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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1969
Page
6
A reflective note from Mary Hyre discusses charity and Christmas needs. It contrasts wealthy households with children who have nothing, urging readers to give. The piece recalls a late night office chat about Santa and the obligation to help less fortunate families this season.
A writer shares quiet Christmas thoughts about families facing bereavement. She recalls Dan Wright and Captain Weight losing loved ones, and Mrs Barry Durst’s family coping after a father’s death on his birthday. The column honors resilience amid grief and the enduring bonds of neighbors and friends.
Winners announced Friday night after a tour of judged homes in Middleport. Prizes awarded in each category include first second and honorable mention. Winners listed for Household lighting and religious categories with several residents named. event sponsored by Middleport Garden Club Amateur Gardeners and Middleport Chamber of Commerce.
The Wildwood Garden Glib held its annual Christmas party at Mrs Milton Maudashelt's home in Gallipolla. Devotions by Mrs Kenmed Varris featured the Christmas Story and a poem. Readings, arrangement judging, and plant care hints filled the evening.
A series of 12 interracial seminars began at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. Ordered by Lt Gen John J. Tal Sun and the 1st Army Corps, the seminars aim to identify and eliminate causes of racial tensions in the Army and will allow soldiers of all races to express unrestricted opinions. They run through next Wednesday.
Meigs County Court in Pomeroy, Judge Frank Porter Jr. presiding, levied 16 fines and forfeited two bonds. Defendants include Tra der of Albany for excessive speed, Easterday of Racine for stop sign violation, Rice of Reedsville for improper parking, Crooks of Middleport for expired license, Gilkey of Middleport for overload, and others with fines ranging from 5 to 150 dollars and several suspended amounts. Bonds forfeited involve Nibert of Gallipolis Ferry and Allen of Racine for speeding.
The Heath Class 12 Circle of Meath United Methodist Church met Thursday night. Mrs. Lb. W. McComas opened with a Christmas poem. Devotions by Mrs. Emerson Jones used Isaiah and Matthew. Mrs. Forrest Bachtel presented the program on the Christmas story with hymns and carols including The First Noel Silent Night O Little Town of Bethlehem and What Child Is This Most with accompaniment by Mrs. Max Donnahue. Business session planned church kitchen refrigerator purchase. shut ins to be remembered and a Christmas collection taken. Hostesses Miss Nellie Zerkle Mrs. M. L. French and Mrs. Everett Davis served refreshments.
Middleport police pursue a suspect after a petty theft at a local service station opened at 9 am. Between 23 and 30 dollars vanished. witnesses saw a man enter and leave. No charges filed yet. Police also investigated a separate break-in at Village Pharmacy with no linked connection.
Mrs. Moore entertained Grace 1 Episcopal Church Women at her Middleport home for a Christmas meeting. Decorations featured a creche and greenery while devotions and meditations preceded church plans, holiday projects for the Homeless Boys Home in Brazil and Bishop's Relief Fund, and a carol sing led by Rev. Plattenburg. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Reed and Mrs. Roedel.
Rutland Friendly Gardeners sponsored the Christmas home decorating lighting contest with Friday night awards. Winners earned cash prizes in religious and non religious categories. Pewl Van Meter Bruce May Dana Hoff man and others placed. Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric judged the homes. social hour followed. Best punter Ed Marsh of Baylor led 1969 with a 43.8 yard average.
Minneapolis merchants attended a fraud prevention clinic where Deputy Police Chief Joseph Rusinko claimed the new maxicoat style helps shoplifters. He noted police departments praise miniskirts for not covering what they should, and for hiding merchandise.
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