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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1968
Page
7
Multiple death notices from various Ohio towns report the passing of Clifford D Teer, Hubert Hatfield, Mary Loomis Ross, Maude Ralph, Milled Reynolds, Lucy P. Baugh, J Walter Voris, Lee Gaston, and others. The notices list ages, residences, family survivors, burial plans, and funeral home details across Gallipolis Glouster Logan Athens and surrounding communities.
Obituaries note the death of Mrs Bertie Marquis Ayyiens and Areh Williamson with service details. Mrs Marquis Ayyiens resided in Conia Sundils area and left several grandchildren. Areh Williamson, born February 16 1877 in Mason County, was a former South Side resident and retired farmer. burial followed at Hambrick Methodist Church cemetery.
Mrs. Everett C. Trainer hosted a Rain hee Ranch shower in Hamden for Miss Charlotte Climer deputy Clerk of Courts. The event noted Miss Climer and Spec. 4 Paul Straten stationed at Richardson Air Force Base Alaska plan a June wedding.
The Service Guild of Christ Episcopal Church in Point Pleasant will meet Wednesday at 1 pm for a covered dish luncheon at the parish house. Hostesses are Mrs. J. Chander Wilhelm, Mrs. Milton Miller, and Mrs. Gaillaires. The nominating committee will present the slate of new officers.
Public land transfer notices from Meigs County reference the venue on Orend Road and a parcel tied to Robertson, Chon, and Me Fin. Documentation lists transfer actions and parties, indicating continued property movements within local records.
The article lists teachers and staff awarded various contract terms in education. It names recipients such as Matthew Chojnacks, Sharon Guedrich, Dorothy Horne, Jeri Crow, and Ella Sullenberger among others. Several special education and Title 1 reading program teachers receive terms ranging from one to five years, with coordinators and administrators noted.
Point Pleasant Lions Club marked its twentieth anniversary along with the Dandylions auxiliary ten year milestone at a dinner meeting held Saturday night at Pleasant Point Resort. I. M. Truely Perbet delivered the principal address focusing on Lions support for the underprivileged sight program. Walter Stein served as master of ceremonies. L. V. Mueller, a charter member, received recognition and a gift. The Master Men provided entertainment with Steve Chapman Gary Wright Bob Shertzer Allan sayser and Jack McNeely organized the event. Sixty people attended.
The Republic of the Philippines is composed of more than 7 100 islands.
The Middleport Masonic Temple hosted an OES session to honor retiring secretary Mrs Hayes Bennett. Naomi King Grand Ruth installed Mrs Paul Darnell as secretary for the year, with Mrs Emerson Jones noting flowers, and funds raised from a rummage sale supporting chapter activities.
Mothers may register this week for cash prizes totaling 150 dollars offered by Point Pleasant merchants on Saturday the day before Mother’s Day. First prize is 50 dollars, four more prizes of 25 dollars follow. No purchase required and winners need not be present. Participating stores include Biggs Department Store Carolina Lumber Co Citizens National Bank City Pharmacy Fashion Center Ben Franklin Co Fisher’s Department Store French City Lumber Co Fruth Pharmacy G C Murphy Co Cohens Hall’s Drug Store Robinson’s Peoples Bank Point Service Store Rardin’s Shoe Center Shoppers Mart Tiffin Jewelers Western Auto.
Meigs County Jaycees announce a rum mage sale May 1 from 10 am to 6 pm in the Village Pharmacy Parking Lot Middleport with pick up days Tuesday and Thursday nights. Call numbers listed to donate items and arrange pickups. Final plans for Jaycees Radio Day were approved at a board meeting in Pomeroy City Hall.
Southern Local announces ninth and tenth graders earning high marks in the term. Names listed include Nancy Betz Konda Braden Brenda Bradford Diana Cross and others across classes with several students from ninth grade also named. A divorce case was filed in Common Pleas Court with Wana Larkins seeking custody and support for two children. A DAR luncheon will be held in Middleport with co hosts and a program by Mrs. A R Bright.
Den S Cub Scout Pack 244 of Maddleport planted pussywillow bushes at the Middleport Public Library in observance of Arbor Day. Members include Scott Fraser Jimmy Holman George Stewart Michael Powers Jeff Jacobs Stanley Starling and Ronnie Hawkins. Leaders are Mrs Ernest Fraser and Mrs Wallace Powers.
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