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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1947
Page
6
Frank Fairfield, a Nevada prospector, observed ants carrying perlite particles to the surface and, after sinking a shaft at the site, uncovered a rich perlite deposit.
POMEROY The Izaak Walton League met Dec. 18 at the Boy Scout Cabin in Chester. An oyster dinner was served. The nominating committee recommended Rue Tuckerman as president Byron Hayman as first vice president Bill Watson as second vice president John Bacon as secretary and Paul Smart as treasurer. Directors elected for a three year term were Glenn Lambert Brad Maag Wallace Bradford and Eddie Kell. Everett Ridge district conservation officer showed pictures of Under Ohio Skies and related projection gear. Interested persons should contact A J Joachim or Mr Ridge.
A holiday faculty tea at Middleport Schools organized by Miss June Martin and the sophomore class featured a long refresher table in the home economics room. Twenty five Future Homemakers of America members attended with carol singing, a piano solo, and a reading. Gifts were exchanged and decor included greenery with candles.
The Ocean Island Defense on Gilbert and Ellice Islands is described as the smallest British military unit, boasting one officer and 20 other ranks stationed on Ocean Island.
The Firemen’s annual New Year’s ball committee has completed preliminary plans. The event will start at 9 p.m. at the Junior High School. A new fire truck delivery is promised by December 30 and the apparatus will be on display if weather permits.
POMEROY The Shadowed Star a Christmas play by Maurice Meshenberg's sophomore homeroom was staged in a living room setting. Cast included Martha Weed Martyn Swatzel Jean Williamson Richard Roush Norma Van Meter with James Lochary directing a 13 girl carol group led by Juanita Teaford Martha Terrell Martha Karr Patricia Meiers Verna Osborne Betty Pullins Patricia Gross June Whaley Patsy Shields Ann Smith Carol Evans Joyce Phillips Mary Ann Clifford June Unree on piano. Recess begins two weeks, school to resume January fifth, said Principal J. E. White.
Ralph Shafer and Bill Shafer recently visited friends in Albany after his Navy discharge. Mrs Clarence Bobo and daughter Louise travel to Liberty Texas for Christmas with relatives. Clarence Lyons recovers at Sheltering Arms Hospital after major surgery. Clyde Hooper recuperates from injuries from a timber cutting accident weeks ago. The McVays and related McVays travel to Lancaster for Raymond Erwin's funeral. Rufus Woodrum and family of Albany Route 1 visit relatives in West Virginia.
Joe Hood was arrested by city police on intoxication charges and fined ten dollars plus costs by Mayor George Howell. Frederick A. Rogge of Wisconsin was arrested by the State Highway Patrol on a speeding charge on Route 7.
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