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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1966

Page

8

Meigs Museum site chosen on county land Mulberry Heights

Meigs County Pioneer and Historical Society board selects county owned Mulberry Heights land for the museum with parking for about 100 cars. Benefactor J W Hersher offered at least 20000 toward construction though location remains board’s decision. Additional sites at Chester and Middleport were noted. next meeting January 19 will set construction and financing plans.

Pomeroy Meigs County Mulberry Heights The Meigs County Pioneer and Historical Society Society Board of Trustees J. W. Hersher Charleston W. Va Seum Hersher Board of W. P. Lochary Leo Story Chester Lochary County Infirmary Veterans Memorial Hospital John Duerr Middleport Village Fred Goeglein Rock Springs

Meigs Man Charged With Leaving Scene After Two Collisions

Pomeroy Route 2 man Frank Musser faces charges of leaving the scene after allegedly hitting two cars on Route 33 and Route 7 within ten minutes. Light damages reported to Roger Morgan of Middleport and Pierce of Long Bottom.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Route 2 Department of Robert Hartenbach Robert Beegle Frank Musser Roger Morgan Middleport Morgan Musser Pierce Long Bottom

Middleport church maps Christmas activities and volunteers

The deacons and deaconesses of the Middleport First United Presbyterian Church finalized Christmas projects. The Rev. Howard Ruppelt will distribute crosses to shut-ins and the group will send fruit to the children’s home. Mrs. Herman Bailey, Mrs. Vincent Dabo, and Mrs. Thomas Kelly prepare elements for Christmas Eve communion.

Middleport First United Presbyterian Church Howard Ruppelt Edward Bur

Friendly Circle Christmas Program at Trinity Church

In Pomeroy Friendly Circle presented Christmas in America with shadow pictures music and narration by Mrs Wilbur Perrin. Devotional leader read from St Luke gave a keeping Christmas meditation then a poem prayer and carol singing. Members planned visits to elderly and sick, gifts exchanged around a tree and a gift sent to Rev Wilbur Perrin. A holiday dinner at Martin Restaurant preceded the meeting.

Phil Globokar Thomas Young Wilbur Perrin Martin

Gifts Bring Seasonal Cheer To Meigs Infirmary

Harrisonville Presbyterian Church members staged a Thursday night party for Meigs County Infirmary residents. Gifts for each resident were placed under a lighted tree as Mrs. Homer R. Lees played piano and Rev. Howard Ruppelt told the Christmas story. Participants included Mrs. Kenneth Welsh, Miss Bonnie Welsh, Mrs. Felix Alkire, and Mrs. Barbara Young.

Middleport Meigs Count Infirmary Harrisonville Kenneth Welsh Bonnie Welsh Felix Alkire Barbara Young

Pomeroy Rescue Team Aids Elderly Man After Cliff Fall

The Pomeroy Emergency Squad responded to a call at a home on Union Ave. Margaret McKenzie’s area witness Pat Landers, an elderly Pomeroy resident, had fallen over a nearby cliff. He suffered a possible fractured left leg and severe lacerations and was transported to Veterans Memorial Hospital.

Pomeroy Margaret McKenzie Union Ave Pat Landers Veterans Memorial Hospital

Appointment of Administrator for Helen Wippell Estate

Dale Wippel of Union Avenue Pomeroy Ohio is appointed administrator of the estate of Helen KK Wippell deceased of Doceroy Meigs County Ohio by F H O'Brien Probate Judge on November 29.

Dale Wippel Union Avenue Pomeroy Ohio Helen KK. Wippell Docseroy Meigs County

Appointment of Administrator for Leonard M Lowry Estate

Ches ter Lowry of Carbondale Ohio appointed Administrator of the Estate of Leonard M Lowry deceased of Carbondale Athens County Ohio. Claims must be filed within four months. Dated November 30 1966.

Chester Lowry Carbondale Ohio Leonard M. Lowry Athens County Harold J. Rose Said County

Albany man named administrator of West estate

Notice states Dar rell West of Albany Ohio appointed Administrator With the Will Annexed of the estate of William L West deceased late of Albany Athens County Ohio at his 30th day of November.

Darrell West Albany Ohio William L. West W. L. West Athens County

Pledge Made for Library Furnishings at Rutland PTA

The Rutland PTA meeting pledged 300 toward furnishing and organizing a library at Rutland Elementary School. The group planned to buy large Bibles for the high school and elementary school libraries. Alan Blackwood performed a vocal solo and students presented a Christmas program. Judith Snowden recited Night Before Christmas.

Middleport Rutland Rutland Pta Allan Blackwood

Shrine High School Star Jim Seymour On MSU Captain Ron Ranieri

Ron Ranieri of Michigan State served as captain of the 1963 Royal Oak Shrine High School team. The squad featured Notre Dame star sophomore end Jim Seymour.

Ron Ranieri Michigan State Royal Oak Mich Shrine Notre Dame Jim Seymour

Notice of Executor Appointment in Ohio County

Notice is hereby given that Betty L. Moore of Route 1 Guysaville is administrator of the state of Joseph Kk Moore, deceased, late of Lodi Township Athens County Ohio. Dated this 14th day of December 1966.

Betty L. Moore Route 1 Guysaville Ohio Joseph Kk. Moore Lodi Township Athens County Sen

Executrix and Administratrix Appointments Noted in Ohio Estates

Mag gie Winebrenner of Syracuse Ohio named executrix of Roy Winebrenner deceased of Syracuse Meigs County. Wilma Nell Hoak of Athens Ohio named administratrix of Glenn R Hoak deceased Waterloo Township Athens County four months dated December 14.

Perma-Iron Shirt Promises Wrinkle Free Washes

The ARROW Decron Perma-Iron shirt features 65 percent Dacron polyester and 35 percent cotton, is machine washable, and tumble-dries wrinkle free. Sanforized- Plus label ensures a perfect fit wash after wash. Available in white stripes and season colors for $9.00.

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