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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1963
Page
8
Meigs County game protector Don Williams reports 52 deer killed and checked over two days in Meigs plus additional deer in other counties. Of the county total 32 were dues and 19 were taken by out of county hunters. names of local and visiting hunters are listed.
Mrs Ron ald Halley of Middleport becomes member of the Columbus Area Association of Ohio University Women. She helped decorate for a Holiday Whirl dance at the Deshler Hilton Hotel with Bob Jolly and his orchestra.
Middleport businessmen led by John Werner Edison Baker Cash Bahr Eugene French Dick Owen and C P Williams covered downtown parking meters with sacks bearing Christmas greetings yesterday with village officials approval to extend free parking through Christmas.
Past presidents of the Ladies Auxiliary Drew Webster Post American Legion host a Christmas party at Mrs Ben Neutzling's home at 730 pm Wednesday with a gift exchange. Winding Trail Garden Club dinner at Crow's Town and Country at 6 pm Thursday followed by a visit to Ohio Power officers for a party and gift exchange. Commissions and the official board meet at Heath Methodist Church 730 to 900 pm Thursday. Crossroads Class Christmas dinner and family party at 630 pm Monday at Middleport Presbyterian Church. Rotary Club Christmas party at Middleport High Thursday with pot luck, gift exchange for children and games. Richard Rawlings and Don Mulls are co chairmen.
Post offices in Middleport and Pomeroy will stay open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through December 23 to handle holiday mail. Post masters Casci and Arnold urge first class mailing of Christmas cards and request return addresses on envelopes and package labels. Meigs licenses issued to Richard S Wheeler and Virginia A Johnson.
Sheriff reports extensive property damage at the Beecher Cooper residence on Parker Run Road Langsville Route 1. Clothing and furniture slashed, woodwork damaged, and the home ransacked after the family left at 7 am and returned at 6 38 pm. Entrance gained by forcing a locked door. An arrest is expected.
Harrisonville Order of Eastern Star held a candle light Christmas program with Sharon Jewell as worthy matron and Virgil Atkins presiding. Members read poems, sang carols, and Adrienne French played piano. Mrs French gave a Christmas meditation.
The Women's Missionary Society of the Pomeroy First Baptist Church met with Mrs. Daisy Jasper giving the opening prayer. A $5 gift was voted for Esther Grover, a Rio Grande Association scholar. Mrs. J. Ho Stephenson led a devotional period and the topic was Beyond Bethlehem. Mrs. T. T. Shelton assisted by Mrs. William Watson. Lorraine Sterrett dedicated the love gift. Refreshments were served to 18 members.
Members of the ladies auxiliary of Lewis Manley Post 265 American Legion attended the annual birthday party at the Veterans Hospital in Chillicothe. Representing the post were Mrs Sherman Butler Mrs Luckadoo Mrs William Smith Mrs Nellie Winston Mrs Osera Hardaway and Mrs Allen Hampton with Charles Winston joining to entertain with a band performance.
The Pomeroy Theodorus Council of Daughters of America held its annual Christmas party at the Federated Church. Miss Erna Jesse as Santa presented gifts to outgoing president Mrs. Fred Dessauer and to the committee, with prizes awarded to several members.
Middleport residents note a festive lawn display painted by Mrs. Alice Koenig on village hall grounds. The eight by four foot plywood scene uses enamel and greenzit sprayed trees, part of a decade of local tree planting totaling about 25 000 seedlings. John Welsh and partners market trees from Meigs County, with 35 acres planted and 250 trees cut on the Welsh farm.
The Tri City Sewing Club met at Crow's Steak House Thursday night for the annual holiday dinner then moved to Miss Elizabeth Fick's home for a party and gift exchange with guests including Mrs. Robert Rawlings Mrs. William Grueser Mrs. Millard Wildermuth Mrs. Russell Wilson Mrs. Hiram Fisher Mrs. Bradford Maag Mrs Robert Roberts Mrs. Fred Leifheit Mrs. Harlan Wehrung and Mrs. Charles Riffle.
The Willing Workers Class of the EUB Church met at Ed King cottage for a Christmas party. Mrs John Smith led the devotional, Mrs Paul Frick gave the Christmas story, and poems were read by several members. Mrs Weeks, the new president, formed committees for the year and a $5 contribution was voted to the Otterbein Home. A gift was presented to Mrs Thomas Bentz, teacher, and potluck refreshments followed.
Admitted William Buckley and Carole Roush both from Middleport and New Haven West Virginia. Charles Barton from Mason West Virginia. Discharged Mrs. Robert Williams and her daughter from Albert Hall with Larry Carpenter.
An operetta will be presented at Pomeroy Elementary School directed by Mrs. Lucille Swackhamer music supervisor at 1 15 p m Thursday Room mothers are asked to meet at the school at 9 a m on Wednesday to sack the candy treats
In Meigs County Judge Frank W. Porter’s court John M. King paid 15 dollars plus costs for failing to display a hunting license. Robert L. Rickard was fined 25 dollars and costs for reckless operation of a motor vehicle. In Middleport William Buckley was hospitalized after chest pains at his Oliver Street home and transported to Meigs Memorial Hospital by emergency vehicle at 7:93 p.m.
MIDDLEPORT The Westminster Youth Fellowship gathered at the First United Presbyterian with Roy Coleman leading the lesson on Why Do People Drink. Seren Lewis played piano and conducted the business session. a Christmas party was tentatively set for Saturday night. The group will present morning worship on Dec 29 in Rev. Howard Ruppelt's absence and plans include a guest speaker and an evening potluck.
Middleport announces the Class 12 Christmas party at Mrs C F Hibbs home on N Second Ave at 8 p.m. Wednesday with Garnet Entsminger as worship leader and O P Klein presenting the program. A gift exchange will take place with Nellie Zerkle Frieda Faehnle Bruce Lloyd and Jane Gilkey as hostesses.
Middleport First Baptist Church hosts multiple holiday events this week. Activities include a senior high youth party Monday, Dorcas Circle meeting Tuesday, Electa Circle potluck Tuesday, Busy Bee Class party Thursday, a 6 p.m. potluck and gift exchange, and an all church Christmas program Wednesday with treats. Mrs. Charles Smith leads the program. A pageant featuring Donald Boone is planned for Sunday evening.
Rock Springs Grange met at the hall and contributed to the Meigs County Tuberculosis and Health Association. The charter was draped for John F. Kennedy and Homer Holter. Mrs. Goeglein led a program with The Christmas Story and poems, a candlelight service, and a potluck supper.
Don H. Phelps was fined 150 dollars and costs and sentenced to three days in jail after a Meigs County hearing before Judge Frank W. Porter on a driving while intoxicated charge. Ernest Grimm of Letart West Virginia was fined for failing to stop within an assured clear distance.
Secret pals were revealed as 34 Chester Councilors from the Daughters of America met at Crow's Town and Country for a dinner. After scripture and the Lord’s Prayer led by Mrs. Clarence Neutzling, gifts were exchanged. one member, Mrs. Eldon Kraeuter, was reported ill.
James B. Thorn and others filed a suit in Meigs County Common Pleas Court against Vernon B. Harrison, which has been dismissed.
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