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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1969
Page
15
In a 2d division of the 6th Marines a thief has moved in recently stealing T-shirts pins watches rings and many items. The unit worries reporting him to the CO would bring harsh punishment, and asks for a remedy to stop the theft.
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Home for a Christmas party with gift exchange. Hostesses were Mrs. Gaynell McKinstry Mrs. Carl Wilson Mrs. Jo Wolfe Mrs. Neale Billings and Mrs. C. K. McKinstry. Guest speaker C J Josten Athens County service officer spoke on rehabilitation and widows of servicemen. Christmas projects included parties for veterans and donations to five Ohio veteran hospitals and local homes. The work is funded by the annual poppy sale.
Christmas dinner guests listed for Mr. and Mrs. Curt Graham and others in Nelsonville and Athens with afternoon visitors. Holiday guests include the McGarveys family and relatives. Also gardening soft meringue decoration notes and Dear Abby columns about dating, kissing, perfume, and silicone implants addressed to readers.
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