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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1958
Page
8
The Adirondack Forest Preserve spans 2,174,214 acres making it the second largest in the United States. The vast expanse preserves diverse woodlands and landscapes across New York State.
The January term grand jury was called into special session to study first degree murder charges against George Lynn Offutt 21 of Minersville Route 1 in the death of his wife Donna Jean Offutt 21 on March 15 The panel previously indicted three freezer unit salesmen and returned nine indictments Earlier proceedings included a preliminary hearing where Offutt was refused bond The session remained closed to the public and the jury list included Faye Mayer Don Cottrill Ben Buckley Russell Mason Mabel Shain Raymond J. Smith Glenn Tuttle Lavina Springer Parl E. Stanley Ralph Gilmore Lorenzo Davis George Nesselroad Clark Jiiden and Glenroy H. Ewing
Ohio high school students may enter the Knights of Pythias 13th public speaking contest for a $3500 scholarship fund usable at any college. Local judging ends April 30, with finalists traveling to Boston for the national event in August. контакts: Emer son Jones, Alva J Harris, and lodge Fides No 210. Inspection of Fides Lodge Thursday with Gene McGrath as inspecting officer.
A simple oven proof casserole combines hard cooked eggs and small white onions in a creamy sauce. The dish is topped with cracker crumbs and perme san cheese and broiled until the top turns lightly browned.
Mary Virginia Hackett celebrated her birthday with a morning kindergarten party hosted by her mother Mrs. Robert Burkett. The event featured ice cream, individual cakes with toppers, personalized Easter baskets, party hats, and a special birthday table with family and friends. A second celebration Monday evening included grandmother Mrs. Mary Burkett, uncles Eddie and Fred Burkett, Miss Elizabeth Joachim, Candace and Christine Bahr, Karen Bachner, Connie Bachner, David and Barbara Jo Burkett, and others sharing cake and ice cream.
Emergency squad answered two calls Tuesday in Middleport. Adam Morehart at Sixth and Main was treated for serious illness and taken to Meigs General Hospital. Mrs Pearl Brown of Main Street was also treated at home. Drs were summoned and Morehart, a longtime citizen and retired drug salesman, was cared for with nieces Katharine and Christine Grant of Columbus notified.
Daughters of Union Veterans installed new officers at the DAV home in Pomeroy on Monday evening. Elected were Mrs. Herbert Miller president, Mrs. W. R. Davis senior vice president, Mrs. Walter Hamm chaplain, Miss Clara Zier patriotic instructor, Mrs. Elmer Wickham treasurer, Mrs. Richard Campbell secretary, and color bearers Mrs. A. V. Howell Mrs. Dan White Mrs. C. E. Clark and Mrs. Minnie Neutzling. Communications from state and national groups were read and plans set for the quarterly birthday dinner at the next meeting. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Thomas Cook and Mrs. W. R. Davis.
Izaak Walton League of America Meigs Chapter met at the farm near Chester. Carl Kautz president chaired as a committee was formed to purchase a fire extinguisher and plans were made for a membership contest. A mower was to be purchased. Two movies were shown.
Harrisonville High School hosts an old fashioned pie supper variety show and white elephant sale to benefit the senior class trip. Junior and Senior classes and Scipio PTA sponsor the event Friday at 8 p m. Submit sale items by Thursday noon or arrange pickup with a PTA member. Each woman should bring a pie.
Wedding dinner honors Miss Ann Rupe as niece Charles L. Reynolds hosts at Mill Street home with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McKay of Gallipolis and family relatives. Other items note illnesses, travel to Parkersburg and Columbus tournaments, and various visits around town.
Wide Awake 4 H Club members met Tuesday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Lewis Sauer Jr Brownell Ave Their daughters Carolyn Russell and Sara Bechtle hosted. Dianne McComas led a brief business session then girls worked on pillow cases skirts blouses tablecloths napkins Carolyn directed games and dancing followed. Sloppy Joes potato chips and a beverage were served by Mrs Sauer and Mrs Jack Bechtle with their daughters assisting.
MIDDLEPORT The Miller McKay Circle of Heath Methodist Church will meet Thursday afternoon at the church. Mrs Emer son Jones is devotional leader and Mrs Noah Haskins will present the study book material. Hostesses are Mrs E M Wood Mrs H K Woodgerd Mrs M L French Mrs John Zerkle and Mrs C F Hawkins.
Railroad conductor H. H. Tipton of Middleport forfeited a $17 bond after failing to appear in Municipal Court in Charleston on charges of blocking traffic. He tied up noon traffic March 19 with his train.
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