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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1966

Page

13

Ohio farm investment to climb and change in profile

Ohio State University rural sociologist Dr. John B. Mitchell predicts that in a few years investments of a quarter of a million dollars will be common on Ohio farms. He notes rising land values, broader capital in farming, smaller farm acreage loss to development, and a trend toward older, better educated operators with higher annual sales.

Columbus, Ohio John B. Mitchell Ohio State University Ohio Mitchell

Anniversary Surprise Marks 25th For Local Couple

In Columbus, Mr and Mrs Wayne Sisson celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a surprise party hosted by Mr and Mrs Robert Sisson and family from Middleport and Columbus. Nearby, Curtis Oxer of Jessup Maryland visited relatives. The Twin City Baptist Youth Fellowship held a bowling party in Gallipolis Sunday with Rev Carver Williams and Joe Foster. attendees included Judy Brewer Ronnie Cowan Ruth Ann Lacey Steve Finlan Sheila Cowan Rodney Hysell David Michael Bob Priddy Larry Wiles Tink Triplett and Mike Buskirk.

Charles Tate Carroll Tate Columbus Robert Sisson Middleport Carolyn Sisson Linda Sisson Wayne Sisson Curtis Oxyer Jessup Maryland Pomeroy Twin City Baptist Youth Fellowship Gallipolis Carver Williams Joe Foster Judy Brewer Ronnie Cowan Ruth Ann Lacey Steve Finlan Sheila Cowan Rodney Hysell David Michael Bob Priddy Larry Wiles Tink Triplett Mike Buskirk

Athens Area Sales Tax Upward Trend with Local Declines

Statewide sales tax totals rose 10.2 percent while area gains were mixed. Athens County led increases at 12.3 percent to 592 500 dollars and Athens also posted the largest rise in motor vehicle and house trailer taxes at 21.4 percent to 328 000 dollars, with Perry County showing a local drop. Total state sales tax reached 239 843 100 dollars and vehicle collections 79 725 600 dollars.

Ger Athens County Gallia County Hocking County Vinton County Meigs County Morgan County Perry County

Happy Harvesters Class Nominating Committee Named

The Happy Harvesters Class met at Trinity United Church of Christ naming Thelma Pomeroy Grueser Clara Karr and Lillie Hauck to the nominating committee A Christmas dinner and party is planned for December 2 at the church The annual bazaar will be held November 17 with members urged to bring baked goods or homemade items Prizes for games went to Mrs Max Meinhart Mrs Fred Dessauer Mrs Grover Erb and Mrs Phil Meinhart Refreshments were served by Mrs Lawrence Lanning Mrs Amanda Kaspar Mrs Everett Dailey and Mrs Gladys Duckler

Max Meinhart Fred Dessauer Grover Erb Phil Meinhart Lawrence Lanning Amanda Kaspar Everett Dailey Gladys Duckler

Memorial rites draw Horden family to Middleport church

The Thelma Horden Chartier memorial service was held at the Middleport Church of Christ with relatives Thelma Horden Chartier honored. Attending were Lawrence Horden and Gretta Horden from Columbus along with Dr. and Mrs. Cecil Horden. The Gideon Society dinner at University Inn drew Rev and Mrs Donald Hicks and Mr and Mrs Wendell Gerlach in Athens. Melanie Young, Cambridge, visited her grandmother Mrs Robert Reibel and is a freshman at Ohio University.

Donald Hicks Wendell Gerlach Middleport Melanie Young Joe Young Jr Cambridge Robert Reibel Young Ohio University Lawrence Horden Gerard Gretta Horden Cecil Horden Columbus Thelma Horden Chartier Middleport Church of Christ

Regulatory Notice About Classified Advertisements Rules

Publisher reserves right to edit and reject copy and to adjust errors with one free insertion if value is reduced. Cancellations accepted until 10 a.m. for same day. ads not yet published canceled after first day. Minimum 16 word ad.

Enjoy Security as a Route Salesman

Excellent income available to you if you can sell. Routes now earning $91 to $180 per week. Must be active, in good health. Age 25 50, married. No experience needed we train. Steady work with no layoffs. Duties include selling, delivering and collecting. Apply in person Deeds Dairy Lancaster or call 653 7594.

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