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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1965

Page

4

Methodist Emphasis Plans At Heath Church Quadrennial

Heath Methodist Church officials approved a One Witness in One World emphasis and opened a New Testament study course. Nan Moore announced Youth Fellowship funding a student in foreign field ministry study and February children’s program with first six grades. Marvin Little was hired as janitor with supplies approved for purchase. Furnace roof and electrical repairs were referred to the board of trustees.

Lyddleport Heath Methodist Church Nan Moore Commission On Education Methodist Youth Fellowship Moore Marvin Little Board of Trustees

Harvesters Begin New Year Meeting Highlights and Transfers

The Happy Harvesters Class at Federated Church discussed the New Year theme led by Mrs. Lillie Hauck. Lions Club dinner chairs were named and several transfers of property and parcels were recorded, including six land deeds and multiple veterans.

Pomeroy Lillie Hauck Happy Harvesters Federated Church Lions Club Frieda Fischer C. J. Ebersbach Cleland Heines Albert H. Ebersbach Fred Dessauer Max Meinhart Ben Neutzling Gladys Duckler Hauck Clara Karr Dale Smith Heines Bill Perrin Ray Riggs Henry Ewing Fritz Buck Busy Bee Sewing Circle Wendell Kautz Perrin Lester Fauber Clarence Massar Wayne Swisher Louis Reibel Erma Smith Federated Church Choir Guy Russell Norman Klees

Local club notes and personals from Middleport area

Middleport and Pomroy items record ad mits and discharges at local facilities. Eastern High School Latin Club hosted a holiday party at the Wilbur Parkers with one new member Robert Keaton joining. refresh ments served. Pomroy Home Demonstration Club to meet at 10 am Thursday at Mrs. Betty Miller’s home to discuss small appliance repair and start a three month self improvement course.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Home Betty Miller Union Ave

Hendersons Enjoy Florida Getaway and Local News

Alfred and Mrs Henderson vacationed in Florida for two weeks. Mrs Alura Taylor, post surgery, recovering at the home of Dr and Mrs William Jeric in Cleveland. Clarence Henderson and Linda, Clair Follrod with Stevie and Kathy attended a family gathering at Raymond and Mrs Harper home in Carroll. Middleport Athletic Association cleared over $400 on New Year’s Eve teen dance at Middleport High School.

Alfred Lee Henderson Florida Alura Taylor Cleveland Middleport Middleport Athletic Association Middleport High School

Burlingham Visits From DARWIN and Surrounding Areas

Mr and Mrs Joe Stanley and children Stevie and Nancy visited Mr and Mrs Severn Chase in Shelby and relatives in Newark. The Stanleys and others hosted and visited Burlingham and Lancaster residents and called at Harrisonville Carrollton and Darwin households in a flurry of social visits.

Earl Cowen Burlingham-Darwin Joe Stanley Stevie Nancy Severn Chase Shelby Stanley Richard Brown Newark Fred Colburn Pratts Fork Carl Colburn Wilbur Colburn Lancaster Dana Haning Burlingham Bernard Paulson Howard Smith Bill Smith Yiong Harry Getter Lewisburg Homer Smith Carrollton Jim Smith Darwin Clarence Story Rosalie Wayne King Elsie

Meigs County Approves 465000 Operating Budget

Meigs County Commissioners in special session approved a 465 000 operating budget for the County Engineer's Department and made supplementary appropriations for offices under the general fund for January. Highway funds include salaries and supplies totaling 14900 with additional road maintenance costs of 280000 and bridge and culvert projects totaling 140000. Maintenance and repair funds cover labor direct 17000 materials 12000 and related costs 51500 plus retirement and equipment allocations.

Pomeroy Meigs County Meigs County Engineer’s Department Highway Department

Christmas and New Year Roundup From Pomeroy Area

Holiday notes highlight quiet police activity with an accident-free New Year. Residents and clubs donate to Federated Church improvements and greet former locals Jo and John Hardy now in Freeport Bahamas. The piece lists helpers, church groups, and a Navy address for a hometown hello.

State Highway Patrol Henry Dailey Holzer Hospital Henry Pomeroy Ohio Power Portsmouth John Hardy Freeport Bahamas John Albuquerque N. M Miami Fla Hardys

Sheila Toney Surprise Birthday Party in Middleport

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Toney hosted a Friday evening surprise party for their daughter Sheila turning 12. Brenda and Josephine Toney and Janie Gerard organized games with prizes for Steve Osler and Okey Reiter, as guests mingled with a large list of attendees and colorful streamers decorated the room.

Middleport Roger Toney Sheila Brenda Josephine Toney Janie Gerard Steve Osler Okey Reiter Mark Fowler Sally Duckworth Rhonda Hysell Sharon Hindy Nancy Buchanan Mary Burkett Jan Long Diana Welsh Susan Gerlach Sandy Johnson Ricky Hamm Alan Cunningham Kevin Dailey Nina Stiles Robbie Ord Jim Warner Mike van Cooney Mark French John Tannehill Gary Slavin Gregg White Randy Phillips Doxie Walters Jerry Swartz

Visitors from multiple towns gather in Downington

Downington area residents hosted and visited relatives across Canton Tuscarawas Belpre Harrisonville Columbus Snowville Athens Athens May be extensive travel among Howell Robinson Townsend Stanley Haning Rouse Barnhart and others with trips to Columbus and Car men Rest Home.

Vesta Robinson Downington Clayton Howell Canton Lester Howell Wayne Tuscarawas Willis Howell Waynesburg Churchill Howell Susie Belpre Leroy Howell Chillicothe Neva Howell Nada Townsend Franklin Townsend Donna Sidney Townsend Columbus Duane Stanley Steven Harrisonville Bill Scott C. A. Bolin Vesta Robinson Paul Stanley Snowville Glen Haning Harold Wils Ray Haning Clarence Alderman Athens Martha Robinson Mary Howell Glen Jewell

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