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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1963
Page
5
Four trophies and a plaque will be awarded at the Junior Miss Pageant closing at 8 p.m. Saturday in the Middleport High School auditorium. The winner receives a large trophy a $200 scholarship and a trip to the state competition in Dayton. The Miss Congeniality plaque goes to the contestants’ choice.
United States housewives can choose from about 6000 different foods when they go to market highlighting a broad range of options.
The Rock Springs Methodist Church held its annual Christmas program featuring an organ and piano prelude by Mrs. Rollin Radford and Mrs. William Radford. Narrator Mrs. Hugh Beards led the Christmas story with a long list of youth participants including Ruth Ann Bailey Sherri Blackston Marla Grueser Kathy Abbott Donna Partlow Connie Grueser and Sharon Brawley.
Gallia State Highway Patrol investigated a two car collision at 4:20 p m on Route 689 about four miles north of the Meigs Vinton line in Meigs County. The road was slick from snow. James H Miller 30 of Athens Route 5 and Clovis L Strausbaugh 58 of Wilkesville collided on a curve with minor damage. No injuries and no charges filed.
Dale Miller of Wooster and Mr and Mrs Doyle Miller of Middleport were dinner guests with the Carl Roach family in Pomeroy for the Christmas celebration.
Meigs County is designated to participate in a livestock feed program authorized under Public Law 127 to supply CCC owned grains to eligible livestock owners. The program aims to preserve foundation herds of cattle sheep and goats and applies to those lacking feed for 90 days and unable to obtain it without financial harm.
The Messenger cautions readers that station schedules may contain errors when corrected lists are unavailable. Bold face marks color programs. The page includes various program lines such as Men Movie Sports North South and sports related figures.
In EDSVILLE the WSCS held its Christmas party at Mrs. Hazel L Buckley’s home on December 18. Mrs. Vivian Humphrey and Mrs. Nancy Buckley led the program. Secret Pals exchanged gifts and new pals were drawn for next year. A new member, Mrs. Alma Bevins, was welcomed. Refreshments were served. The January meeting will be at Hazel M Buckley’s home with Nancy Buckley co hosting. In POMEROY Mr and Mrs James Beards and sons Scott and Timmy hosted a Christmas dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Ray Pullens, Thurston, and Rollin Beards, among others. A diet note recalls that last year 19 percent of Americans’ disposable income went to food.
Admitted Mrs. Paul Wolfe Racine Otis Marret Pomeroy John Frick Pomeroy Clara Grue ser Minersville William P Lochary Pomeroy Clytie Terril Rutland Eva Stout Middleport Virgene Elber feld Chester Geraldine Vari an Clifton W Va Louie Skeens Letart W Va Discharged Jessie Haves Margaret Salley
The Olive Farm Woman's Club held its Christmas party at Mrs. Margaret Brown's home. Carols and a Christmas story were read by Mrs. Mamie Buckley. Dues paid and programs for next year distributed. Secret pal gifts exchanged and new names drawn. Refreshments served. Next meeting at Mrs. Pauline Myers. Ravenswood guests included Neff, Johnson families.
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