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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1960

Page

3

Vineyard Gilland Exchange Vows In Church Ceremony

Janet Rae Vineyard and Edward Leroy Gilland wed at Tuppers Plains Evangelical United Brethren Church in a 2 pm October 16 ceremony. The couple, from families in Vineyard and Gilland circles, exchanged rings as music preceded a church reception. The bride, a Eastern High School and Mountain State College graduate, and groom, Eastern High School alumnus, reside in Mansfield.

Vineyard Gilland Pomeroy Janet Rae Vineyard Hobart Vineyard Long Bottom Edward Leroy Gilland Orland Gilland Reedsville Tuppers Plains Mary Frances Vineyard Bride of Columbus Ray Young William H. Chapman Ernest Vineyard Mansfield Mansfield Seat Cover Co W. Arch St

Bridge Club Holds Annual Yule Party

The Wednesday night Bridge Club held its Christmas party at the Hotel Gordon. After dinner two bridge tables competed with Miss Josephine Hedfelt taking high score, Mrs. Earl Morris second, Miss Wilma Ferrell low, and Mrs. Evelyn Vernon winning the traveling prize.

Glouster Gordon Josephine Hedfelt Earl Morris Low Wilma Ferrell Evelyn Vernon Norbert Johnston Thomas Noon J. E. Williams B. R. Angle

Budget session allocates funds as Meigs County buys tractor

Meigs County Commissioners draft a 30 day budget for the highway department with engineer elect Selim J Blazewicz guiding allocations. They made a first payment of 17091.67 on a 51000 heavy duty tractor from Walker Machinery Co Charleston W Va amid earlier legal challenges.

Blazewicz Meigs County Common Pleas Court Court of Appeals Walker Machinery Co Charleston W. Va Letart

Christmas Story Pageant at Glouster Methodist Church

The MYF of Glouster Methodist Church presents The Christmas Story pageant read by Barbara Guinther and Patty Brewer. Youth enact Mary Joseph shepherds wise men and angel with children from Mrs Robert Byers class. Carols sung by the youth choir with Patty Harrison as accompanist. Pageant 7 p.m. Thursday in the sanctuary.

MYF of the Glouster Methodist Church Barbara Guinther Patty Mary, Joseph MYF Robert Byers Patty Harrison

Mrs Dale Dutton Hosts Bridge Club

Mrs Dale Dutton entertained her bridge club Thursday evening at her home in Middleport. Prizes were won by Mrs E O Ball Mrs Robert Coats and Mrs Arthur Skinner. Christmas gifts were presented to each member by the hostess. Refreshments were served to those named and several other members.

Middleport Dale Dutton E. O. Ball Robert Coats Arthur Skinner Forrest Bachtel David Miller L. E. Reynolds A. H. Carpenter Gerald Preston Bradbury William Slater Schmoll Paul Theis Millard Wildermuth Richard Vaughan Fpugene Sears Robert Burkett Rolland Eggert Glenn Hensler Robert Mills Wesley Fry

Visitors from Scotland at Quinn Home

Recent guests at Agnes Joann Quinns home included Miss Agnes J Quinn and her brother Peter from Scotland. Also visiting were Miss Emogene Lantz of Chicago and Mr and Mrs William Wright of Murray City.

Glouster Agnes Joann Quinn Agnes J. Quinn Peter Scotland Quinn Emogene Lantz Chicago William Wright Murray City

Yule Party Set Friday by Feeney-Bennett Post 128

Middleport area prepares for the annual Christmas party at the American Legion hall at 7 p.m. Friday with Santa handing out treats. Candy sacks will be prepared at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the hall and volunteers are invited to help. Candy for the event is supplied by local merchants.

Middleport Feeney-Bennett Post 128, American Legion the Legion Hall Santa

Middleport Baptist Church to elect officers Thursday

The Men's Fellowship of the Middleport First Baptist Church will meet at 7 30 Thursday evening at the church to elect officers for the new year.

Middleport

Rutland Man Fined For Intoxication in Rutland Court

Rutland resident Roger Dugan was fined 25 dollars plus costs after a Monday evening appearance before Mayor Kenneth McElhinney on a charge of intoxication.

Middleport Roger Dugan Rutland Kenneth McElhinney

Husbands Are Party Guests

Jacksonville Mothers Club held its annual Christmas dinner at the Hotel Gordon with husbands as guests. After dinner, gifts were exchanged and the group sang carols with Mrs. Elmer Davis on piano. Attendees included multiple couples led by Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Kempton and others.

Mothers Club Hotel Gordon Elmer Davis

Francis Barrett Receives Army Discharge at Fort Knox

TRIMBLE Francis Barrett was honorably discharged at Fort Knox Kentucky December 2 after a two year U S Army tour. He will return to his former job in Columbus after the first of the year.

Trimble Francis Barrett Ft. Knox United States Army Columbus

Mr and Mrs Jewell Visit Hickman Family in Amanda

Mr and Mrs Tom Jewell traveled to Amanda on Sunday to visit their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Don Hickman.

Tom Jewell Amanda Sunday Don Hickman

Christmas Treats for Trimble Two Children at VFW Hall

The VFW plans Christmas treats for children of Trimble Two at the VFW Hall Friday at 6 30 p.m. Newsroom notes indicate a community gathering with festive refreshments and holiday cheer for local youngsters.

Jacksonville V.F.W V.F.W. Hall

Child Conservation League Plans Preteen Dance in Middleport

Middleport unit of the Child Conservation League met at Mrs. Robert Schmoll home to plan a pre-teen holiday dance at Middleport High School auditorium on Friday December 30. Only children under 12 admitted. Committee assignments and decor projects discussed along with the annual Christmas party with games prizes and wrapping contests.

Middleport The Child Conservation League Robert Schmoll Charles A. Bradbury Middleport High School

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