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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1958
Page
3
Middleport village council members meet for three hours to discuss sewerage disposal plant hurdles traffic and new work equipment. They consider a wage increase for at least one employee as part of the fiscal plan.
Patrolman Everett Bostic noted minor damages to two cars after a Sunday afternoon collision in Middleport. Francis Overturf’s car at 5 mph pulled into the path of Carl Williams’s 20 mph vehicle, causing $10 and $50 damages respectively.
In Middleport the Rev. R. C. Konkright spoke on March of Missions Through Healing, describing missionaries as doctors nurses and technicians. The program included slides from The American Bible Society and noted upcoming officer installation in May and a June dedication.
The article recounts Andrew's role as a disciple of Jesus, his travels through Thrace and Asia Minor, and his missionary work ending in Patrae where he was crucified on a cross shaped like an X. It notes his veneration as patron of Russia and Scotland, with his traditional date of death given as November 30, A.D. 60.
MIDDLEPORT Feeney Bennett Post No 128 of the American Legion joins with 17 000 posts nationwide to mark the 39th birthday of the organization this month. A dinner is planned at the Legion Hall on March 18 with a program to follow. The group supports WWI WWII and Korean War veterans and will further discuss the event at a Wednesday meeting at 7 30 p m. The Auxiliary chairs the dining room kitchen and program.
Miss Jean Mc Master, of the United States diplomatic service in Bonn, Germany, returns to her post following the death of her father Harry McMaster. A dinner was hosted in her honor by Mrs. McMaster at the Martin Restaurant with guests including Mrs. Alice Yurasits and others. She and Mrs. Yurasits then traveled from Columbus to catch a plane back to Germany.
Leo Vining's home on Thomas Fork sustained about 100 dollars in damage after a Monday fire. Assistant fire chief Jack Thomas said the small blaze was extinguished before the Pomeroy Volunteer Fire Department arrived. Damaged wiring in the kitchen was identified as the cause.
Middleport event marked Richard Haggerty seventh birthday with a cowboys and Indians theme at the Haggerty home. Western cake by Mrs. John Lyons and favors given to children, with assistance from Mrs. Haggerty, Sandra Simpson, and Carolyn Searls.
POMEROY The Second Ward Women’s Club will meet at 6 30 Tuesday evening at the ward house. Members are to bring items for a grab bag and their own table service.
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