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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1959
Page
3
An Athens County Easter Seals appeal highlights Crippled Children Society work aiding deformity treatment. A writer recounts children once aided by special shoes and urges readers to mail donations or at least use the seals to spread the message.
The Perry County grand jury, meeting February 17 and 18, heard 21 witnesses on 10 cases, handed down eight bills and four secret indictments, with attorney Robert G. Tague presenting. No action on a letter against Amber Oil and Gas Co. for failing to furnish gas. Several civil matters and probate actions were noted, including administrators appointed for O. K. Sweeney and related estates, and marriage licenses issued for four couples.
A session meeting is set for seven thirty Monday evening in the study of Reverend Howard Ruppelt, pastor of the Middleport First United Presbyterian Church.
Scouts start selling as Brownies begin ringing door bells on Saturday for cookie orders. Canvassing continues through Thursday March 5, involving Troops 2 3 and intermediate groups in the drive.
The Moose Lodge in Glouster will sponsor a complimentary dance for members and families on Saturday from 9 to 12 in the Moose Hall. Music will be provided by Joey Mathews.
Wildwood Garden Club met at Mrs. Fred Nease home where four members Mrs. U S Nease Mrs Homer Holter Mrs Fred Nease and Mrs Edison Holton won blue ribbons for flower arrangements. President Mrs Houdashelt led the Lord s Prayer. Mrs Denver Holter reported distress from the death of her husband. A lawn and evergreen article was shared and a planting and pruning talk noted fall planting before freezing. Refreshments were served by Mrs Nease and Mrs David Nease.
Realty transfers show William and Ruth Spary to Clyde R Thomas for one lot in Corning. Earl and Helen Spary to Clyde R Thomas for one lot in Corning. Thomas and Catherine Spary to Clyde R Thomas for one lot in Corning. Amy and Webb Ricketts to Mt Perry Coal Co for 84 acres to Friel Realty Co Madison Two. R B Hurst et al to Friel Realty Co for 109 acres in Madison.
The official church board will convene at 7 45 p m Monday at the church with a commissions meeting at 7 15 p m prior. Theo Smith serves as chairman of the board.
A local church services roster lists pastors, times, and locations for Glouster and nearby towns. It includes First Baptist with Rev. Franklin E. Mitchell and 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, Bishopville Church of Christ with Rev. Gerald Stemm, Holy Cross Catholic with Fr. Anthony Nickle, Nazarene and other congregations, along with midweek Bible studies and prayer meetings.
Rev Lester Litten pastor announces Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 36 MYF at 6 30 Wednesday Bible study Glouster Seventh Day Adventist at Front and Summit ters Sabbath School is 9 30 The Sovereignty of God Made Plain In His Gracious Mercy Worship service is 11 a m Services are Saturday in the Athens area
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