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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1969
Page
35
A reader questions belief in Christian claims and the Christmas season. The piece ponders faith, evidence for creation, the meaning of Christmas beyond holiday excess, and how to live with enduring Christian values year round. It ends with a proposed celebration: lighting a cake candle and singing to Jesus.
Starr-Washington Junior-Senior High announces second six weeks honor roll with 36 pupils named. Ten are on the merit list including seniors Sharon Baslow Pau Dutcher Faye Rafferty and others across junior senior sophomore and freshman grades.
Logan County Children Services Board receives toys clothings money and candy from individuals and organizations to aid in providing a happier Christmas for financially assisted children. Donors include Degree of Pocahontas Emblem Club Logan Rotary Club Tourist Club Episcopal Church Women American Legion Auxiliary Tuesday Book Club Homemakers Club Premier Mother's Club Logan Kiwanis Club Cosmopolitan Club Vehicle Society and many residents and local clubs.
Myla Jean Conner filed a $10,000 damage suit in Hocking County Common Pleas Court against Kroger Co. and Logan Kroger manager Harry Dickerson. She alleges after a Dec 18 1968 grocery purchase in Logan, Dickerson and another employee followed her to the parking lot, restrained her, and triggered a fear reaction leading to medical care and damage to her reputation.
GLOUSTER The Trimbe Local Elementary PTO met Monday evening with Scout troop leading the pledge and prayer by Donald Seevers. Kindergarten through fourth grade youngsters performed songs and recitations. Mrs Saylor's third graders presented The Nut Cracker Suite while room counts showed a tie between Mrs Goods first grade and Mingus' second grade for most parents.
The Logan Hocking County District Library expanded its Ohio historical and genealogical shelf with a 1901 edition of Pioneer Period and Pioneer People of Fairfield County Ohio by M. L. Wiseman. Also added are current fiction, nonfiction, science fiction, mystery, sports, and design titles from a wide range of authors and genres for in library use.
In Logan County Court Judge James Stilwell vents frustration as prosecutors pursue perjury charges after a wreck on Route 216 near Murray City. Billy G. Allen and Richard Fouts dispute who was driving, with both admitting alcohol use. testimony reveals inconsistencies and an apparent hit and run. The judge notes an overall sense of perjury and promises action against the guilty party.
Glouster High School auditorium overflowed for the Christmas concert with the Senior and Junior Bands performing selections from Handel Adam and carols. Seniors Kathy Vernon Linda McMister Jennifer Jarvis Becky Hughes and others performed their final appearance. Directed by Lutenna Vaught, the ensemble featured red velvet drapes and large silver letters spelling Merry Christmas.
Sunday Creek youths and residents gather at Burr Oak Lake for lodge nominations and officer selections. Kiwanis Club meets Monday 6 am at Civic Center Gordon Hotel. Greens Run Church Youth Fellowship 6 pm with caroling at 7 30 pm in Parish House. Chapter 192 CES Tuesday 7 30 pm Masonic Hall. MYF Methodist Church Wednesday 7 pm church event rooms. Santa Claus visits Glouster Tuesday 6 30 to 7 30 pm on the village square to hand out treats to area children.
Dayton report shows the American Association of Theological Schools, an interdenominational group of 174 seminaries, received a 3.45 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to advance accreditation research and raise seminary standards.
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