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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1967
Page
5
Evangeline Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star schedules a recognition service for past matrons and patrons on April 6. Twenty five year pins are to be awarded to Mary Grate Brown Joannda Root and Catherine Brown.
Mrs Homer Holter received a blue ribbon for an open class dried materials arrangement at the Chester Garden Club meeting hosted by Mrs Buel Ridenour with Mrs Guy Summerfield. Also winning blue ribbons were Mrs Paul Baer and Mrs Ridenour.
Rutland High School announces fourth six weeks honor roll. All subjects average B or higher earned by seniors: Karen Tucker Debbie Smith Kathy Thomas Darlene Smith Sherry Matson Nancy Knotts Duane Knorr Glenda Johnson Lilly Imboden June Jarvis Lori Godby Sabra Canaday Mary Floccari Juanita Dozer Barbara Williams Charles Scott and more.
A Meigs area notices page lists Pomeroy Lodge 164 F and AM meeting at 7:30 p m to confer the third degree on a candidate with refreshments. Rutland Methodist WSCS to meet at 8 p m Tuesday at Mrs Russell Little to plan the March 25 Easter sale and hold guest night. The Theodorus Council Daughters of America meets at 100F Hall with white attire. Middleport Literary Club meets Wednesday at Mrs Richard Owen home. Middleport Band Boosters Association meets Monday 7:30 p m in the high school cafeteria.
Wilkesville notices list upcoming meetings for the Wilkesville Garden Club on March 17 with Mrs Alva Mahaffey and the Home Makers on March 8 for an all day session with Mrs John Williamson on State Route 160. A bridal shower for Mrs Charles Lambert was hosted by Mrs Carey Strawsbaugh. Mr and Mrs John White celebrated their 50th anniversary. Local residents linked travel and hospital visits including Mrs Henry Reibel and Mrs Har ley Strong. Fishermen use aluminum ships with echo sounders in modern sea work.
Ronnie Harrison 13 of Leading Creek suffered a partial thumb amputation in a power saw accident Saturday afternoon. Middleport emergency squad transported him to Veterans Memorial Hospital after responding at 3:27 p m. He remains admitted for treatment.
MIDDLEPORT Meigs County church leaders gathered in Gallipolis for an all day workshop on church school adult education. Rev. Thomas Wilson of Valley Church Portsmouth led the session, one of two held in the Portsmouth District. Local representatives included Rev. Wendell Stutler Miss Marcia Kerr and several others from Middleport Rutland Pomeroy and Chester.
A birth notice lists many newborns from West Virginia and nearby towns including Kay Logan Pomeroy and Nellie Eblie Pomeroy among others with parents Mr and Mrs Elmer Pugh West Columbia W Virginia and Christy Dye Middleport Perry Carpenter Long Bottom Sidney Hankinson Rutland Enid Cole Reedsville George Kuhn Beaver Jonetta Louden New Haven W Va and Mrs Elmer Pugh West Columbia W Va DISMISSED names include Betty Cowan Charles Bissell Sandra Carter Audrey McCoy Mike Hammon Oliver McKinley Oretha Snider Jessie Price Arthur Nease Mrs Ben Davidson and son James Carter Seven miles apart note Trinidad lies seven miles from the South American mainland.
POMEROY Deput y Sheriff reports heavy damage to three vehicles in two Sunday crashes. Sidney Hankison 78 Rutland lost control on Route 124 hitting a bridge abutment and stopping after crossing the highway. He was hospitalized with multiple contusions and possible internal injuries. In the afternoon Leslie F Fultz 48 Pomeroy collided with a milk truck driven by Robert J Boles 40 Point Pleasant W Va on Route 33. Both cars suffered major damage.
Mr and Mrs Robert Denny and child Caldwell recently visited Mrs Dot Denny. Susan Beattie and Judith Wilson nurses from Children’s Hospital Columbus spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs J M Beattie. Robert Nye US Navy Norfolk VA recently visited his family here. Mrs Minnie Backus has returned home after winter in Columbus. A hint of dry mustard added to a cheddar cheese sauce enhances flavor.
Wilkesville The Ladies Circle of the Presbyterian Church met at the home of Mrs Frances Cottrill with Rev Donald Calhoun leading the Bible study. Entertainment was provided by Mrs Laurence Straws brugh. Alva Devault attended a Shrine meeting and dinner at Quigley Supper Club Wellston. Mr and Mrs Jack Farley Columbus spent the weekend with relatives in Wilkesville. Other couples from Columbus visited family in the area including Mr and Mrs James Shifflett. Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs Dean Burns and family and Mr and Mrs Junior Snavely. Weekend visitors also stayed with Mr and Mrs McCoy Snavely and Mr and Mrs E E Hartsook in Vinton.
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