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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1969

Page

2

Onassis Gifts Nuns Holiday Trip to Bethlehem

Aristotle Onassis plans an expenses paid Holy Land trip for Sister Margaret O Neill of Englewood New Jersey and Sister Alodia Carney of Dyersville Iowa after six years of trying. An Onassis aide confirmed he would cover the cost and the nuns departed for Israel Tuesday aboard an Olympic Airways plane.

New York Aristotle Onassis Bethlehem Margaret O'Neill Englewood, N. J Alodia Carney Dyersville Iowa Holy Land Onassis Israel Olympic Airways

Youth convicted in Silliphant son murder sentenced to death

Chester A. Johnson, 22, was found guilty Tuesday of killing Loren E. Silliphant, 18, in the screenwriter Stir ling Silliphant’s Hollywood apartment. Prosecutors said Johnson believed narcotics were available at the wrong address, and investigators noted misdirection.

Los Angeles Stirling Silliphant Chester A. Johnson Loren E. Silliphant Ter Hollywood Johnson

Lennon to Bill Nixon for War is Over posters in cities

John Lennon says he will send a 72000 bill to President Nixon for the Christmas peace poster campaign. Thousands of War is over posters will go on display in 11 major cities next week as Lennon and Yoko Ono arrive at an international airport.

Toronto John Lennon Nixon Richard Nixon Lennon International Airport Yoko Ono

Eisenhower couple to Europe on student fare anniversary trip

Julie and David Eisenhower travel to Europe starting Saturday for their first wedding anniversary using a $200 round trip student fare to Brussels. They join David's parents Ambassador and Mrs. John Eisenhower, and David's sister Susan accompanies them.

Washington Julie David Eisenhower Europe Brussels Smith and Amherst David Ambassador John Eisenhower Susan

Noel Coward honored by Mountbatten at dinner

Lord Mountbatten lauds Noel Coward, who just turned 70, as "14 different people" at a dinner in his honor. Mountbatten cites Coward's 27 plays and 281 songs. Sir Laurence Olivier calls him "utterly un spoiled" in a contrasting remark Coward playfully scorns.

Ard Lord Mountbatten Burma Mountbatten Sir Laurence Olivier Coward

National weather forecast Northeast cold and weekend snow flurries

The national forecast calls for snow flurries in the Northeast on Wednesday and showers in the Northwest. Cold conditions continue in the Northeast with highs near 31 yesterday and 18 today. Five day outlook: near normal north and slightly below normal south from Thursday to Monday with highs in the 30s and lows in the 20s.

GHIO

Jolly Bunch Sewing Club Holds Christmas Party

In Middleport the Jolly Bunch Sewing Club met at Mrs. Nora Mills home for a Christmas party. They voted to send a Christmas box to a former member Mrs. Noah Haskins and another rest home patient in Hamden. They donated $10 to the Middleport Firemen’s Christmas project and sent cards to Mrs. Alice Fink and Mrs. Laura Seines. Prizes were won by Mrs. William Robson, Mrs. Evelyn Grueser, and Mrs. Lillian Smith. Mrs. Grace Johnson won the door prize. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments were served by Mrs. Mills and Mrs. Betty Cline.

Middleport Jolly Bunch Sewing Club Nora Mills Noah Haskins Hamden Alice Fink Laura Seines William Robson Evelyn Grueser Lillian Smith Grace Johnson Jolly Pal Mills Betty Cline

Meigs Atlas and Plat Book Released to Benefit 4-H Clubs

The Meigs County Atlas and Plat Book is complete and on sale for five dollars at county banks and extension offices. It was funded by four thousand dollars from one hundred business firms and includes contributions from county and township officials and volunteers. Proceeds support Meigs County 4-H programs, scholarships, leadership training, and camps.

Pomeroy Meigs County Carol Pierce Donnie Cheadle Janet Mees Frances Spencer Jenny Dean Bob Bailey Jean Whitehead Rhea Mora Melanie Dean Margie Jeffers Ricky

Car Leaves Road In Meigs County Minor Accident

State Highway Patrol reports a minor accident on county road 46 Meigs County due to slippery pavement. Roy Gile key 18 Middlport was driving west at 9 30 p m lost control on a curve left the road causing moderate vehicle damage and minor injuries with no citations issued.

Pomeroy State Highway Patrol Meigs County Roy Gilkey

Church Loan Is Approved

POMEROY The Rutland Church of the Nazarene may borrow 14000 from the Rutland branch of the Pomeroy National Bank at 6 percent interest for eight years. Monthly payments are 183.99. The Meigs County Common Pleas Court granted permission to encumber the church for building plans.

Pomeroy Rutland Church of the Nazarene Meigs County Common Pleas Court Rutland Pomeroy National Bank

Hartinger Visits Miss Gaskill. Gaskill Celebrates 100th

L D Hartinger visited Sunday in Zanesville with former Middleport residents Miss Margaret Gaskill and Harry Gaskill. Mrs Gaskill observed her 100th birthday at Ketcham Rest Home. Harry Gaskill was taken to a hospital for medical treatment.

Middleport L. D. Hartinger Zanesville Margaret Gaskill Harry Gaskill Gaskill Ketcham Crooksville

Pomeroy’s Funds Balance Report and Totals

Village clerk records show November balances across funds led by general fund 5030 35 and water related accounts with totals: total active funds 60925 99 and inactive funds 178261 87, grand total 239187 66. The text notes the bison as the largest hoofed North American native animal.

Pomeroy North America

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