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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1960
Page
3
Middleport club members at the Masonic Temple planned a Christmas aid for a county family. About $30 was raised for food and clothing for four children ages four one eleven seven. mother wears size 34 and father is hospitalized. Donations can be left with three members. New members Sharon Cleland and Nancy Dunbar joined.
After a Christmas dinner at the Martin Restaurant in Middleport, members of the Second Monday Sewing Club gathered at Miss Eleanor Robson's home for a meeting and party. Plans were made to hold the next meeting at Mrs. Patrick Wood's home. Secret pals were revealed in a gift exchange and refreshments served to several members.
The Middleport First United Presbyterian Church welcomed two new members at a Tuesday evening meeting. Paul Haptonstall and William Haptonstall were announced to join and will receive baptismal rite Sunday morning. Elders leading the welcome included Mrs. Floyd Carmack J. H. Grate James Buchanan Hubert Taylor Mrs. James Harley Russell Lyons and Rev. Howard Ruppelt.
The article notes Malta has been a British Crown Colony since 1814, marking a long period of colonial status under British rule. It emphasizes the historical shift in governance and allegiance during early 19th century European power dynamics.
A children's Christmas program is set for 7 30 p m Sunday at Middleport First United Presbyterian Church. Richard Vaughan leads with Miss Farie Erlewine assisting. Rehearsals are tonight at 6 30 for classes of Mrs Donald Lowery and Miss Nancy Dunbar and the junior choir. Santa will visit after the songs and recitations. A Syracuse church program runs the same evening under Mrs Robert Crow.
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Ohio Eta Phi asks all members not attending Thursday evening’s progressive dinner to notify Jean Braun at once. Those attending should bring gifts for the annual exchange.
Members of Laurel Cliff Better Health Club and guests attended a Christmas program and gift exchange in the Circle’s Restaurant party room. Mrs. E. J. Tracy gave a Christmas reading with manyclub members listed among attendees.
Middleport Garden Club announces the annual Christmas dinner on Monday December 19. Reservations must be made with Mrs John Zerkle by Friday and are coordinated by club president Mrs Garne H Stansbury.
The Fortnite Club hosts its annual Christmas party Thursday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs George Dallas. Secret pals will be revealed a gift exchange held and new officers elected.
Week of Prayer Services sponsored annually by the Middleport Ministerial Association runs January 2 to 6. Services will be at Middleport First Baptist Church at 7 30 each evening with each community minister as guest speaker.
Middleport village clerk Gene Grate released the monthly funds report showing a total of 31 472 50 in all funds as of Nov 30. Key balances include general 5 073 62 street maintenance 6 500 56 state highway 644 12 parking meter 340 57 cemetery operating 4 469 56 cemetery trusts 1 734 24 fire equipment 265 76 swimming pool 2 519 82 and general bond retirement 9 924 25. Receipts month general 1 737 77 street maintenance 3 472 18 state highway 205 10 parking meter 1 629 cemetery operating 2 437 75 cemetery trusts 267 50 fire equipment 5 total 9 754 30. Expenditures month general 3 134 54 street maintenance 4 742 16 state highway 855 parking meter 1 109 72 cemetery operating 304 38 fire equipment 31 46 swimming pool 1 50 total 10 178 76.
Middleport observes the fifth birthday of Sharon Wilson daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson on Brownell Avenue with a kindergarten party. Favors and refreshments were served. Helpers included Pamela Dodson Shiela Gayle Moore Paul Pullen and Nancy Buswick. Guests at the table were Pamela Paul Nancy Billy Dallas and Linda Rupe.
The Middleport First United Presbyterian Church Women’s Association will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m. at the church. The program topic is Candles of the Lord with Miss Margaret Sauer leading the devotional period. Refreshments will be served.
Merten Slinde of Lincoln Avenue was arrested for driving while intoxicated after a two car collision at the Viand and Sixth Street intersection Tuesday evening. Robert W. Newell of Columbus sustained damage. Rance Jividen investigated and estimated $200 in damages. Newell signed the warrant charging Slinde with drunken driving.
Harvey Coleman was fined $100 with $75 suspended on intoxication charges in the Meigs County Court before Judge Emmet W Peoples.
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