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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1961

Page

4

Executive Seminar Series Continues in Upper Ohio Valley

A day long session at the Lafayette in Mariett a continues a monthly executive seminar series for plant operating managers in the Upper Ohio River Valley. Ohio University College of Commerce funds support from Wood County Bank with conduct by University of Delaware professor Albert H. Dunn.

Upper Ohio River Valley New Lafayette Marietta College of Commerce of Ohio University Wood County Bank of Parkers Ben H. Putnam Jr Wood County Bank Parkersburg

Grange At Chester Plans Degree Rites

Chester Grange met at the hall on Tuesday night to plan the first and second degree work for January 9 with master Harry Holter. A practice for degree work set for January 4 followed a Christmas themed program led by Mrs. David Koblentz.

Chester Pomeroy Chester Grange Harry Holter Dale Kautz Red Cross David Koblentz George Genheimer Norman McCain The Grange Patricia Koblentz

Star Across the Tracts Christmas Reading at Middleport Club

The Middleport Home Garden Club held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. Homer Russell’s home after a dinner at Martin Restaurant. Mrs. George Dallas presented Star Across the Tracts, with about 40 attendees including regional director Mrs. Ara Swisher and guests. Gift exchange followed, and dessert was served by club members and assistants.

Middleport George Dallas Middleport Garden Club Homer Russell Nellie Zerkle Hallie Zerkle Martin Ara Swisher E. 0. Tewksbury Cecil Bolen Joe Bolen Lawrence Bing Myron Miller Jack Welsh Kenneth Cale Richard Gress Dallas Russell Garen Stansbury Miller Bing

Christmas Meeting Of WSCS In Pomeroy

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the United Methodist Church met Tuesday evening at the church with Mrs. Glenn Dill presiding. Devotions used Christmas in the New Testament. Members presented the meaning of Christmas in countries around the world. A silent auction was planned for January and money making projects were discussed. Refreshments were served by several members.

Persian Birthday Flour Gift Custom Mentioned

A tongue in cheek remark notes an ancient Persian custom of giving a bag of flour on a birthday, describing it as a “mighty white” gesture.

Sing ing well lights up Monkey Run holiday scene

In Monkey Run, Mr and Mrs Phil Meinhart illuminate a singing well with a loud speaker system for carols heard across the hollow. The pine exterior and lighted caroling figures contrast with an interior display of reindeer and the sister of Mrs Meinhart employed in Buckhannon W Va.

Pomeroy Monkey Run Phil Meinhart Meinhart

Sam Tries Again as Local Dog Returns to Truck

Sam avoids capture by the dogcatcher for two months. Lt. Bernard finally traps him after three car rides, leading to his transfer to the pound.

Denver Sam Bernard

Literary Club Meeting Nominating Committee Named

Middleport Literary Club met at Mrs. George Dallas's home. A nominating committee of Mrs. William Bradford, Mrs. Marcus Chambers, and Mrs. J. E. Harley was named. Articles made by the blind were displayed as the Christmas program opened with carols.

Middleport George Dallas Wiliam Bradford Marcus Chambers J.E. Harley Henry Null Bruce Lloyd Mother America Eleanor Zeiher

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