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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1972
Page
11
The Woman's Missionary Society of the New Haven First Church of God met in June at the Missionary Building. Freda Turley led an "Effectual Prayer" program with scripture from James, and the theme was "Stretch Out Your Hand." Orpha Fields and Betty Dolin assisted. Mrs. Fields gave the responsive reading and dedication prayer.
The Woman's Missionary Society of New Haven First Church of God held its annual Spiritual Birthday with Mrs. Freda Turley in charge. The service featured group singing prayers scriptures readings and a $15 offering. Ushers were Bonnie Fields and Betty Dolin. Communion led by Mrs. Capehart.
Twenty five new Grand Croakers were inducted into the Ohio Society for the Promotion of Bullfrogs during the Frog Ball in Pomeroy. The list includes Sally Weed Cincinnati C. Mac McGinness Gallipolis Dr Edward Berkich Athens Frank Richey Bradon Grover G Kenner Bush Columbus Mount Gilead Pepper Middleport etc.
Point Pleasant police investigated a early morning single car crash at Krodel Park on Routes 2 and 62. The car driven by 45 year old Cread J. Snyder of Ripley slid on wet pavement and went over a bank with no injuries or arrests.
Ohio Highway Patrol reports a two car crash on Bob McCormick Road south of Route 160. James Kraft 44 of Gallipolis and Brenda Plymale 18 of Gallipolis collided on a curve. Plymale cited for left of center, treated and released from Holzer Medical Center.
The Electa Circle met at Mrs. Leora Sigman's home in Middleport with nine members and four guests present. Miss Rhoda Hall led the opening meditation What Is Faith followed by Romans-based devotions by Mrs. Charles Simons. The group announced a Baptist Womens Conference set for June 27 to 29 in Granville and received the Love Gift offering. Mrs. John Werner led a program The Trouble with America and the Star Spangled Banner from The War Cry magazine. Refreshments were served.
In Middleport Village Court 11 persons were fined and one bond forfeited under Mayor John Zerkle. Fines ranged from 5 to 100 dollars with costs. several defendants faced intoxication or driving while intoxicated charges plus other offenses. A Pomeroy report notes a three week westward camping trip with heavy snow observed at Yellowstone and in Montana.
At the Adult Class meeting of the Pomeroy Nazarene Church plans were made to redecorate and repair Sunday School rooms. The project will be tackled by the adult class and church youths with painting and repairs scheduled each Monday. A blackboard for Mrs William Stephens classroom was approved. The session opened with prayer by Glen McClung and devotions by Frieda Mossman. The next meeting is set for June 30 in the Education Building. Pastor Rev Clyde Henderson was reported as a hospital patient.
Gallia County Junior Fair opens entries for majorette lines of two or more. Contact Wan da Eschenaur Box 183 Gallipolis OH 446-0003 by July 15 for details. Trophies awarded to first and second place. Rutland Conservancy District seeks applicants for Operation Main Stream and Project HOPE programs at Rutland offices with Jack Crisp handling inquiries.
Middleport club marked its anniversary meeting at Mrs John Werners home. Mrs Werner read a letter inviting a reception for state president Mrs Mary Williams in Fairborn and a congratulatory note from Cong Clarence Miller. Members planned hospital equipment updates and Gallipolis Club entertainment.
Meigs County representatives attended the second quarterly meeting of the regional Advisory Board of Family Planning held at Oscar's Restaurant in Gallipolis. Leadership was elected for seven counties and plans for 1972 73 include expanding prenatal care and family planning services with new funding sought. Next meeting is Sept 11 in Pomeroy.
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