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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1965
Page
10
A reflective Christmas style column recalls local tragedies and hardships in Middleport and Pomeroy families and urges readers to count blessings. The author notes injuries from accidents and illnesses, contrasts gloom with gratitude, and ends with a sincere wish for readers in 1966.
Loyal Bereans Class of the Middleport Church of Christ held its annual Yule party at the church. Mrs Home Rice read the Christmas story, Rev Hicks led evening prayer. Mrs Meinhart presented Our Solitary Life, Martha McNeal played piano, Cheri Mayer sang Christmas, L R Wiley sang White Christmas, and Mrs Meinhart read a humorous warning. A carol medley was sung by the men and gifts were exchanged before refreshments.
Nerv Year's Eve Watch Night Party at Heights EUB Church with 9:30 p.m recreation led by Wanda Waugh supervision. An 11:30 p.m. worship service follows with invitation to all members. Sunday morning installs officers and teachers as the church year begins January 1. Faith for Today 40 Mission visitation planning at 2 p.m. Sunday. Harrisonville Lodge 411 to confer Entered Apprentice degree at 8 p.m. Saturday at the temple.
Local residents report a flurry of holiday travel with several families visiting Columbus Dayton McArthur and Columbus again. Mrs Herbert Chambers Mrs C M Hennesy Mr and Mrs Gordon Harris and others returned home after Christmas breaks while relatives and friends visited in Columbus Washington DC and Berea.
The Mason County sheriff's department investigates a December 29 break in at Leon School. Entry was gained through a basement window, a door to the principal's office forced open, and an attempt to pry an office safe. A kitchen freezer was left open. A clock two pairs of pliers and two screwdrivers are missing.
Counterfeiters may be making more money yet enjoying less as several crude counterfeit batches surface in California Oklahoma and Texas. Secret Service notes cases are under active investigation and not linked. About 723 arrests occurred in the last fiscal year while 3.3 million in counterfeit currency turned up in the year ending June 30.
Ches ter Garden Club members won 12 ribbons at a county Christmas flower show. A silent auction was planned for the January meeting at Mrs Earl Deans home. Demonstrations covered door arrangements, table settings, and flower displays with multiple blue and red ribbons awarded to members. Refreshments were served.
William Proffitt Jr., 18, of Point Pleasant Route 1, lost control of a northbound car on Route 62 near the traffic circle at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday. Proffitt suffered a leg cut and his 1955 car was demolished. no citation was issued. A 10 point buck was struck and killed on Route 2 Thursday morning, with Earl Smith of Pomeroy driving the other car and suffering heavy damage to his vehicle.
James Hawthorne from Long Bottom. Orpha Waddell. David Clark. Addie Barton. Michael Hawk admitted to Veterans Memorial Hospital as noted in the daily records.
In Middleport, several village street lights have been shot out with air rifles. Police Chief Herbert Gilkey warned that parents will be held responsible for damages and noted an ordinance allowing fines. Washington's Geological Survey library reports a collection of 100000 maps.
The Wildwood Garden Club met at Mrs. Homer Holter’s home for a potluck supper. Mrs. Lawrence Rose discussed Japanese flowers and Mrs. Hiram Fisher spoke on Christmas songs. Mrs. Lawrence Smith led a devotional, and gift presents were given to Mrs. Smith.
The State of Ohio Bureau of Workmen's Compensation files a suit for 640.32 in Meigs County Common Pleas Court against Ohio Valley Manufacturing Corp. looking to recover unpaid benefits and related judgments.
Michigan Governor George Romney benefits from a rising state economy and Democratic-passed legislation. His strong win last year and steady stance on the year’s record bill passage keep him well positioned for the 1966 gubernatorial race, with no clear Democratic challenger yet.
Gifts were presented to Mrs. Clarence Lacey and William Russell directors of the Middleport Community Concert, during a party at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Donald Hicks. Other recipients included Mrs. Arthur Skinner and Mrs. Chester Erwin.
Lt. J. L. Bindley of the Ohio State Highway Patrol Jackson district spoke to the Middleport Pomeroy Rotary Club at Heath Methodist Church. He described the patrol recruiting process, noting 300 applicants yield 40 to 50 hires, with starting pay of 460 dollars a month and eventual 9420 dollars per year. Open house at the Jackson post is set for 2 p.m. Tuesday February 1.
A Bricklayers Local 32 meeting scheduled for Saturday night is postponed due to the holiday. Officers will be installed when Theodorus Council Daughters of America meets at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the IOOF Hall. An EUB District rally is planned Jan 3 at the Enterprise EUB Church with a film to be shown. Pomeroy Chapter 186 Order of Eastern Star meets at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday at the temple.
Middleport Ohio the B H Sanborn Missionary Society will meet at 7 30 Monday night at the Middleport First Baptist Church An annual business meeting is planned for Wednesday night at 7 30 and a family night observance will be held Sunday January 9 A layman from Marietta Baptist Church will show slides of a trip around the world
The Pomeroy Shakespeare Club met Wednesday at the Neutzling home for a program titled The Gift of Stars presented by Mrs. Ben Neutzling who also played carols on the organ. A gift exchange and refreshments from a poinsettia decorated table followed.
MIDDLEPORT An annual family Christmas dinner party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Triplett. Guests from Winfield West Virginia included Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hendrix and their children Mike Stevie Tammy and Lisa. Also in attendance were families from Charleston Elkview Marietta Langsville and Langsville with numerous relatives and friends.
Elys Turner, 51, Henderson, is listed in satisfactory condition at Pleasant Valley Hospital after falling into the barge A. J. Patton on the river early Thursday. He was transported by Mohr Stevens Ambulance with back and pelvic injuries. Hot Dog.
Pleasant Valley records list Phillip Burton of Middleport and Eules Turner of Henderson as notes. Dismissed Robert Schultz of South Side.
The list includes multiple pairs with ages and towns such as Roger Lee Adams age 18 of Racine and Nancy Joan Parker age 18 of Syracuse. Other couples span Pomeroy Reedsville Middleport Coolville and Apple Grove with ages from 2a to 53.
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