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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1970

Page

6

Patriotic Theme Used In Philathea Class Meeting

Middleport Philathea Class of the Middleport Church met Thursday at the church with Mrs Bea Stewart leading a program that featured Lincoln articles from Ideals magazine and a soldier’s poem in tetter form. Miss Mabel Hosell gave a devotion, and readings included Red Skelton’s I’m Allegiance to the American Flag.

Middleport Bea Stewart AD Alam Lincoln Ideals Lincolns Tintola Mabel Hosell Devo Tone uSog Scripwre Red Skelton Grace Pratt

Valentines Exchange and club news from Chester Councilors

Chester councilors from the Past Councilors of Chester County and Daughters of America met at Mrs Esther Ridenour's home with co host Mrs Barbara Saigon to exchange valentines and welcome two guests. The meeting opened with President Ima Cleland. games followed led by Cleland and Letha Wead. refreshments were served to a list of members and two guests. In Louisville Ky Susan Aifler uncovered skeletons in the closet after moving into a Louisville apartment. authorities took a light approach once learning former occupants were medical students. Jean Whitehead, a senior at Eastern High School, was mistakenly listed in the B group of the district honor roll instead of the all A honor roll.

Chester Chester Coungn Amerna Wedne-tay Eening al Te Hore Esther Ridenour Barbara Saigon Yee Ima Cleland Iona Biggs Opal Holloa Lucille Kraeutter Cleland Letha Wead Pers Ada Neutzling Goldie Fredenck Mabel van Meter Mary Showalter Dorothy Myers Betty Boush Pauline Ridenour Ada Morris Hattie Fredenck Jean Summerfeld Elizabeth Wickham Louisville, Ky Susan Aifler Louisville Jean Whitehead Sumior Eastern High School

Bookmobile Operations Described At PTA Meet

Meigs Jackson Vinton bookmobile director Pikkaya spoke at the Bradbury PTA meeting reading letters from children about mothers and explained current operations. He noted the service may continue for two months unless drastic changes occur as health and welfare funds face a veto. Founders Day was honored with bottle cap collection Feb 20 for the treasury.

Pikkaya Meigs Jackson-Vinton County Bradbury Pta Dik - Algo Golde Fridley Eva i Millen Pas Treasury Eugene Thompson Norinating Carl DeLong Harley E Johnson

Point Pleasant Patient Recovers At Home

Mrs Lie Dudding of 2910 Madison Ave Pont Pleasant has been a patient at Holzer Medical Center for 12 days and was recently discharged to recuperate at home.

Point Pleasant Lie Dudding Madison Ave Pont Pleasant Holzer Metical Center Dudding Andas

Religious Heritage Discussed by Middleport Circle

MIDDLEPORT The religious heritage of America was discussed by Mrs Robert Byer at a meeting of the Heath United Methodist Church circle held at the home of Mrs Sibley Slack. She traced the beginnings of sects from the Quakers to the Baptists and Methodists and others and their role in American history. The group voted to share the pastor’s study carpeting cost and discussed securing potted plants for the Laster service while touring Slack’s antique-filled home. ALBERYSTWYTH Wales posters previewing a toned circus act drew delay and a £50 fine for false advertising. Marriage licenses were issued to Rendall Gibber and Maou W Vo, and Shirley Jorden and Pomercye Donald Harry.

Middleport Amerca Robert Byer Tleanor Carclé Heath Bernard Fultz Cicle Slack Valentine John Krawsclyn

Two Mishaps Probed By Highway Patrol

Gallipolis reports two Wednesday highway incidents investigated by state patrol. The first occurred 12 10 pm on Route 7 south of Route 14 in Meigs County when a car driven by Naveline exited and hit a northbound vehicle driven by Kel ly. Cabbron sustained injuries. both drivers treated. Second crash on Route M1 near Gala County involved Saunders and Cline passing each other. Saunders and Cline reported no injuries and no citations issued. Both cars suffered damage.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Fnday Slick High Hass An Meigs Sora 7 Caubron Bf Vwidalrport Naveline Charles Kelly Mansfeld Ately Canbron Gala Galapous Patewimen Randall Suupela Dulph

Five Defendants Fined and Bonds Forfeited in Portage Court

Judge Frank W Porter presided as five defendants were fined and four bonds forfeited. Fines: Barbara A Null 70 dollars plus costs for failure to yield right of way. Linda R Newell 10 dollars for speeding. Roy M Thompson 5 dollars for defective exhaust. Robert Sutichie 10 dollars for passing without assured clear distance. Charles M Beal 25 dollars for driving without a license. Forfeitures: Michael J Hazelton 327.50. Carson Patterson 27.20. Joseph F Pough 12.30. Robert E Kelmer 37.50 for speeding and related violations. Clyde Wines or Racine case dismissed on costs. Homer S Hill confined to Cincinnati Work House one year with five years probation and non support. Fred Kuhn Coolville two years probation and court costs for accessory to disposing of stolen property.

Pomeroy Frank W Porter Barbara Cheshire Linda R Newell Minnersville Roy M Thompson Robert Sutchie Middleport Charles M Beal Columbus Carson Patterson Ironton Joseph F Pough New

Around The Bend February Time For Patriotism

February triggers a call to patriotism as citizens reflect on national values and the sacrifice of police and soldiers. The piece cites Washington and Lincoln, urges respect for law, and commends immigrants' contributions while urging more civic involvement to defend academic freedom and liberty.

Red Cross Fund Drive Planned by Pomeroy Group

Discussion of the upcoming Red Cross fund drive highlighted a Thursday meeting of the organization. Robert Wingett, the drive chairman, called a special meeting for Feb 26 to appoint chairmen and finalize plans. An individual chairman will solicit businesses. county organizations will aid door to door drives in early March. The group reported 24 investigated cases of service to military families, three servicemen aided for emergency leave, and 125 calls made. two disaster families were assisted in the past month.

Pomeroy Red Cross Robert Wingett The

Church Visit Headed By High Teacher

NEW HAVEN The Luther League from St Paw Lutheran Church visited the League of Our Saviour Luther Church in Ravenswood. The meeting opened with a get acquainted period and singing of a folk song, devotions led by Rev George Weinck. Guest speaker John Rengstorff, a Peace Corps informationist, is now a teacher at Ravenswood and Ripley High School. Attending from New Haven were Becky Paugh, Debbie Paugh, Vicki Bumgardner, Briar Sprouse, Kay Roush, Lou Ellen Roush, David Roush, Bruce Adams, Bran Russell, Joe Thompson, Ricky Siders, Steve Singer, Dwain Russell, Mrs Donald Bumgardner, Mrs M Adams Jr and Pastor James Moy.

New Haven Luther League St. Paw League of Our Saviour Luther Church Ravenswood George Weinck Our Saviour Church League John Rengstorff Bequada Rengsorf Ripley High School Becky Paugh Debbie Paugh Vicki Bumgardner Bfar- Sha

Attendance Prize Won At Mid-Winter Bank Breaks

Farmers Bank and Savings Co of Pomeroy won the attendance award at the Mid-Winter meeting of the Chan Banker's Association held Thursday at the Columbus Sheraton. Officers and staff attended, including President and Mrs Theodore T. Reed Jr and many others. The report also notes traffic fines and a misprinted line about an operator.

Pomeroy Farmers Bank Ana Savings Co Chan Banker's Association Columbus Sheraton Theodore T. Reed Jr Thereon Johnson Paul E. Klees Dorothy B. Will Joanne Russell Patricia Young Evelyn Lanning Jean Werry Mary Runzelman Mass Olga Pierotti Ruth Cassell Charlene Thomas Les Burt Lois Clelland Addie Norris Roger Hysell Soha Karschnik Whisker Phazalton

Marvin Kelly Named Legionnaire of the Year in Middleport

Marvin Kelly, post commander of Feeney Bennett Post 128, American Legion Waddleport, selected as Legionnaire of the Year at a post meeting. Members report 2601 paid, Frank Wolford inducted, and a $100 donation approved toward a new Middleport firehouse. Legislative committee named to monitor federal veterans’ policy and rehab.ervices. Few details about attendees and formalities included.

Middleport Marvin Kelly Feeney- Bennett American Legion Waddleport Kelly Don Roath Te Post Frank Wolford Rey Howard Ruppelt Feeney Bennett Post Lewis Long Legion Mad Flomer Hawkins Holzer

Price Of Serenity Talk At Pomeroy Baptist Women Meet

The Pomeroy Baptist Women met at the Baptist Church with topic Price Of Serenity. Mrs Edward Poster read the program article and scripture, others offered explanations on Making Controversy Create Bridging the Gap By Catering in the Young People and Accepting Persons as Persons. The group sang America the Beautiful and Mrs Carol Cook gave a Love themed meditation. White cross bandages are needed for missionary boxes. Members donated items for missionary locations and the meeting ended with prayer and Valentine themed refreshments. World Day of Prayer set for March 6 and the love gift was dedicated by Mrs Adde Wichham.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Society Amenan Baptist Baptist Church Edward Poster William Sherdan Lorain Sterrett Harry Barley George Skinner Carol Cook John Cook Oliver Michael Elds Shéndall Adde Wichham

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