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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1960

Page

3

Hounds Compete in Meigs County Beagle Club Trial

Twenty six hounds entered the annual all age Beagle Club trial staged near Pomeroy. Lou's Meadowlark owned by Joe Young won the 13 inch class with McFarland's Buffy, Well Run Diplomat, Johns Creek Dolly and Straight's Susie as the next four. In the 15 inch class Dadisman’s Buddy took top honors with Saltlick Trace Havenens Hi Woody Saltlick Vim and Esco Dromo following.

Pomeroy Meigs County Beagle Club Richard Rupe Kerman Bryan Lou’s Meadowlark Joe Young Middleport McFarland Buffy Donie McFarland Mason W. Va Henry Wells Dolly Raymond Chapman Huntington Straight Susie Roy Straight Dadisman Buddy Charles Stallard New Albany Saltlick Trace Merrill Elliot Jackson Havenens Hi Woody J. A. Havenen Zanesville Saltlick Vim Esco Drum Robert Essex Athens

Northern Local School District Head Travels to Columbus

Middleport personals report George Dallas executive head of the Northern Local School District spent Friday in Columbus on district business.

George Dallas Northern Columbus

Elberfeld Granted Divorce for Gross Neglect in Meigs Court

Judge John C. Bacon in Meigs County Common Pleas Court grants a divorce to Anna A. Elberfeld from Robert E. Elberfeld following charges of gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty.

Anna A. Elberfeld John C. Bacon Meigs County

Community Corner Showcases Local Christmas Home Decor Contest

The Middleport Garden Club and the Amateur Gardeners of Mid- stage their annual home decorating contest. Residents decorate homes across the community to create a festive mood and inspire a town tour.

Middleport Garden Club Amateur Gardeners of Mid Dleport Middleport Chamber of Commerce Three Point Pleasant

Yuletide Operetta Scheduled by Pomeroy Schools

The glee clubs of Pomeroy Junior and Senior High Schools stage Heigh-ho Holly? at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the junior high building under Mrs. Lucille Swackhammer. Students from Central Grade join in a family Christmas reminiscence with a Spanish scene by high school students.

Pomeroy Lucille Swackhammer

Legion Auxiliary Hosts Annual Holiday Party

In Middleport the Feeney-Bennett Post 128 American Legion auxiliary held its Christmas dinner and party. Members participated in potluck, games and a gift exchange with attendees including Mrs. Rob ert Hysell, Mrs. Eileen Searles, Mrs. Dale Kennedy, Mrs. Norman Wayland, Mrs. Don Roach, Mrs. Paul Swisher and Mrs. Dale Mourning.

Middleport Ladies Auxiliary of Feeney- Bennett Post 128 American Legion Robert Hysell Eileen Searles Dale Kennedy Norman Wayland Don Roach Paul Swisher Dale Mourning

Christmas displays brighten Columbus Ohio area offices

Residents browse free booklets on festive decorations at the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co offices while churches prepare Christmas sermons. Beulah Strauss crafts 65 poinsettias for home and bank displays and the Wise family continues a classic Front Street train setup for holiday visitors. The Athens Messenger notes festive dining at Martin Restaurant with a candlelight event for county home children and staff.

Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Beulah Strauss Beulah Strauss Beu Marguerite Durst

Employes Give Party For Dr Pickens

Dr. and Mrs. R. R. Pickens and son Ray were honored guests at a Christmas party hosted Monday by the Pickens staff. The event at Ray W. Pickens home in Clifton West Virginia featured a buffet luncheon and gifts presented by the employer. Attendees included Eileen Lee Mary Burris Winona Hoffman Mary Shafer Myrtle McCumbe and O E McKinley.

Middleport R. R. Pickens Ray Dr. Pickens Ray W. Pickens Clifton W. Va Eileen Lee Mary Burris Winona Hoffman Mary Shafer Myrtle McCumbe O. E. McKinley

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