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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1960
Page
11
Father narrator recalls his boastful skating claim and the comic tumble that humbles him at the local ice rink. Jody and mother witness his clumsy effort while praising his supposed feats, leaving him to admit age and truth as the lesson. Kids’ faith endures despite parental pride.
Friendly Neighbors Club met at Mrs. Charles Werry’s home to donate to the March of Dimes and tuberculosis and health fund drives. Prizes awarded for games and a traveling prize went to several members. refreshments were served.
Plans for attending a district meeting at Middleport on February 5 were made when the Past Matrons of Pomeroy Chapter Order of Eastern Star met Tuesday evening at the temple. Mrs. Rollin Radford was welcomed as a new member. A turkey dinner preceded the meeting.
The Middleport Garden Club will gather at 7 30 p.m. Monday at Mrs. E M Wood's residence. A film titled Birds of Ohio will be shown after the business session.
Meigs County resident Bob Hoeflich announces his bid for the Republican nomination for a Meigs County commissioner post in the May primary. He is a World War II veteran, Middleport High School and Ohio University alumnus, and serves as a local newspaper correspondent and Big Bend Minstrel Association director. Two commissioners will be nominated in May by both parties.
In Meigs County common pleas court eight persons were arraigned. two pled guilty John C Williams for attempted breaking and entering and Henrietta Robinson for cohabitation. Williams remanded for sentencing. Robinson released on $500 bond. The others entered innocent pleas with bonds set and trial dates to come.
POMEROY Pearl F Phillips 67 lifelong Minersville resident died Wednesday at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Survived by wife Fannie son William David daughter in law Marcella Phillips three grandchildren all of Rittman three sisters Ruth Massar Bertha Wolfe Sarah Brown and a nephew Clifford Phillips Funeral services 2 p m Saturday at Ewing funeral home with visitation Funeral burial Beech Grove cemetery
Mrs. John Hill hosted a birthday dinner for her husband St. Clair Hill. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. St. Clair Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Don Bell and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Hill and Linda, plus several visiting relatives from Logan Racine Laurel Cliff and local households.
Harrisonville news notes a regualr Lend a Hand Circle meeting at Mrs Ruby Halliday's home with Mrs Louise Gilkey as new president. Devotional leader was Mrs Hazel Stanley and refreshments were served by the hostess and assistants.
The Rock Springs Home Demonstration Club elected Mrs. George Skinner to a council seat during an all day Grange Hall meeting. Mrs. Geneva H. Nolan spoke on Color in the Home and a March of Dimes donation was approved. Mrs. Amos Leonard to host Feb 24.
Recently elected officers of the Middleport Church of Christ will be installed during the 10 30 Sunday morning worship service at the church. Reverend Fred I Gardner is the pastor.
The Pomeroy Band Boosters sponsor a record hop from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday in the junior high school auditorium. Steve Allen of Gallipolis will emcee the program. Refreshments will be sold.
The official board of the United Methodist Church will meet at 7 45 Monday evening at the church. Preceding the session, the commissions will meet at 7 p m.
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