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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1954
Page
6
Mollie Brown faced a minimum $10 daily fine plus court costs for failing to comply with a state fire marshal tear down order. The suspension by Mayor E. F. Robinson allows 60 days to demolish the New Street property as directed.
An executive WSCS meeting at Heath Methodist Church, presided by Mrs. EB. M. Blake, discussed parsonage repairs. The plan calls for the society to pay material costs while Methodist Men contribute labor. Mrs. Bruce Lloyd chairs the parsonage committee.
One hundred five children paraded through Rutland's business district to celebrate the Rutland Church of Christ daily vacation Bible school. Susie Parker led with an open Bible, as flags balloons and costumes filled the pageant. A puppet show and Bible quiz followed at the church, with treats of ice cream and a wiener roast on the church lawn.
Reedville residents reported a death of P. A. Mays of Reedaville at his Kissimmee Florida home. Several relatives and friends from Athens Little Hocking Belpre Columbus Canton and Glenshaw PA visited local families. A birthday dinner was held for Mrs. Es sie Congreve and funeral attendance noted.
Miss Eleanor Satterfield of Middleport announced plans for her July 11 wedding to John William Blaettnar of Pomeroy. Bridesmaids include Nancy Blaettnar Carol Bachtel Frances Rogers and Rita Hale with ushers from Pomeroy Cleveland and Athens. The ceremony at Federated Church Omeroy will start at seven with nuptial music and an open garden reception.
At the Athens Presbytery meeting held at Alexander Church near Albany the Rev. Howard E. Ruppelt Mrs L J Heiner and Rev Linson Stebbins participated The meeting addressed the dissolution of the pastoral relation with the Rev James Hyde who will retire and move to Carlyle Pa Mrs Heiner attended a council on completing church history now being compiled
Local residents and relatives are listed visiting relatives in Zaleski and nearby towns. Multiple trips include Lily McKib ben visiting Carl in New Marshfield, the Ansel family in Baltimore and Zanesville, and a 82nd birthday at Mrs. Cora Daft’s home. A birth is announced for Deborah Ann with Homer and Mrs. Daft as grandparents. The report notes several shuttling relatives and a visible connection to Athens and Lake Hope events.
The Powder Puff Club hosted a successful social night at the American Legion Hall with Terry's Katz performing. The event featured the bunny hop and hokey-pokey, with refreshments provided by the food committee led by Mary Carolyn Miller and others. Decorations and orchestra logistics were organized by appointed members, and Miss Andrea Adams of Brockway, Pa., attended as an out of town guest.
Announcement announces the upcoming marriage of Miss Katherine Bachtel and Mr. George Dallas. The ceremony is set for Wednesday afternoon July 7 at Heath Methodist Church in Middleport. Miss Bachtel is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Forrest Bachtel of Middleport and Mr Dallas is the son of Mr and Mrs William Matlack of Pomeroy.
The Middleport Auxiliary to Lewis Manley Post American Legion will meet Friday night at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. Mrs. Carrie Cassell, outgoing president, will preside.
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