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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1973

Page

5

Soap Bubble Solution Bacteria Warning Issued

Dr John Ridgway Meigs County health commissioner warns parents about bacterial infections from some soap bubble solutions. FDA notes actions by Chem toy Co Chicago and continues surveillance of domestic manufacturers and importers for safe bubble products. Gleff Kilpatrick directs regional operations in Rockville Md.

Pomeroy John Ridgway Meigs County Food and Drug Administration American Journal of Diseases FDA Chemtoy Co. of Chicago Gleff. W. Kilpatrick Division of Federal-State Relations Office of The

Mrs Wilma Parker Appointed to Meigs County Board

Probate Judge Manning Webster appointed Mrs Wilma Parker to the Meigs County Mental Retardation Board with approval from the Meigs County Commissioners. Other board members include Mrs Nor man Yeanger Rev Wilbur Perrin Edward Kennedy Iris Carr and Grace Weber.

Electa Circle Delivers Valentines and Gifts to Servicemember

In MIDDLEPORT the Electa Circle visited the infirmary with cupcakes and ice cream for Valentine’s Day and recalled Mrs. Genevieve Saxton’s birthday with stationary and a carnation. Pete Werner overseas in Germany received a birthday box. Shut ins got Valentine pins and Easter plans were announced. The program by Mrs. Sarah Fowler focused on Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery and Thou Shalt Not Steal with devotions by Rhoda Hall. A guest, Marsha Bess King, attended and a salad course followed.

Middleport Electa Charles Edwards Genevieve Saxton Pete Werner Germany Sarah Fowler

Groceries Stolen At Eber Pickens Grocery Near Portland

The Meigs County Sheriff's Department investigates a break in at Eber Pickens Grocery and Service Station near Portland. Entry was gained by breaking a front door lock and a large quantity of groceries was stolen. A doe was struck and killed by a car on Route 143. Lee Dailey, 44, Portland, was arrested for driving while intoxicated and jailed.

Pomeroy Meigs County Sheriff's Department Eber Pickens Portland Lee Bing Lee Dailey Meigs County

Rose Garden Club Hosts February Meeting at Tuppers Plains

Mrs Kula Swan hosted the Rose Garden Club February meeting in Tuppers Plains with Mrs Rose Carr presiding. Geraniums was the program topic by Mrs Marle Griffith. A rummage sale is planned for early April and Easter baskets will be prepared for a March 21 event at Mrs Helen Darst's home to sell for 75 cents to 1 50.

Ina Massar Swan R. K. Rowan

West Virginia Events 73 Booklet Promises Countywide Attractions

The West Virginia Department of Commerce releases the 22 page Events 73 brochure detailing 174 state events through 1973. It lists 44 extended attractions and 51 fairs and crafts shows with a day by day calendar for travelers. Free copies available by writing Travel, Department of Commerce, Charleston.

Charleston West Virginia Comerce Department Department of Commerce Dept Washington St. E. Charleston W. Va

Cub Scouting Is For Parents In The Tri State Area

Tri State Area Council commissioner Bob Mott says Cub Scouting is a program for parents not just children. With 2000 boys and 600 adults involved, packs and dens rely on parent leadership and den chiefs trained by packs or troops.

Huntington Bob Mott Tri-State Area Council Tri-State Mott

Esther Rebecca Circles Meet at St. Paul Lutheran Church

NEW HAVEN The Esther Circle met in the church social room with Mrs. David Roush and Mrs. John Haeberle as co hosts. Devotions and readings were led by Mrs. Harry Layne. Guest Mrs. J. W. McGrew attended. The Rebecca Circle gathered at the church with Mrs. Bethel Vance leading devotions. Mrs. Johnnie Fry hosted and led the program.

New Haven Esther St. Paul Lutheran Church David Roush John Haeberle Harry Layne J. W. McGrew Rebecca Bethel Vance Johnnie Fry

Community Class Teaches Bird Nesting At Rutland School

In Rutland, the Meigs community class led by Mrs. Harold Wolfe made bird feeders and nests during a garden therapy session at Rutland Elementary School. Instructors Mrs. Homer Parker and Mrs. James Quillen, with Mrs. Wolfe, members of the Rutland Friendly Gardeners, assisted and the nests were given as party favors.

Rutland Meigs Harold Wolfe Homer Parker James Quillen Wolfe Rutland Friendly Gardeners Parker

Pomeroy Manager At Tend Monument Builders Convention

Leo L Vaughan manager of the Pomeroy branch of the Logan Monument Co attended the 64th annual Monument Builders of North America convention in Houston Texas. The event featured astronaut Richard Truly at the Industrial Luncheon and a NASA facility tour.

Pomeroy Leo L Vaughan Logan Monument Co Houston Texas Monument Builders of North America Shamrock Hilton Richard Truly NASA MBNA United States Canada

Indebtedness Suits Filed in Mason County

Three suits filed in Mason County circuit clerk’s office seek judgments for 1137.68 from Charles A Varian and Geraldine Varian, 2462 from Dougas Roush and Nannie Roush, and 717.24 from Gary and Peggy Treadway. The suits arise from policy premiums. Also notice two local events: a rummage sale March 5-6 by the Middleport Business and Professional Women’s Club in Reynolds building Mill St, 10 am to 3 pm, and a Middleport Literary Club meeting Wednesday at 2 pm at Mrs Emerson Jones, with a book review by Mrs Everett Hayes.

Gallipolis Gallipolis Business College Business College Locust St Uallipolis GBC State Board of School and College Registration Point Pleasant Mason County Mason County Bank of New Haven W. Va Charles A. Varian Geraldine Varian Miller Insurance Agency, Inc Dougas R. Roush Nannie Roush Letart Middleport Business and Professional Women’s Club Reynolds Mill St Middleport Literary Club Emerson Jones Everett Hayes

The Truth About Nerve Deafness booklet ad

Learn about common hearing problems and corrective techniques in a free 8 page booklet by W F Carver Ph D from the Washington University School of Medicine. Write Dept 5372 Beltone Electronics Corp 4201 W Victoria St Chicago Ill 60646 to request a copy.

W. F. Carver Washington University School of Medicine Beltone Electronics Corp Victoria St Chicago Ill

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