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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1969

Page

5

Tri County Baton Twirling Contest Planned at Eastern High

Judy Riggs announces final arrangements for the Eastern Band Boosters held event at Eastern High School. The tri county competition in Meigs Athens and Gallia counties will crown best high school majorette teams in twirling and strutting with trophies medals crowns for novice juvenile and senior champions. Open to all contestants, judging at 9 30 am with awards after final performances. Concession stand and admission pricing listed.

Chester Judy Riggs Eastern Band Eastern High School Meigs Athens Gallia

Legion Post Collecting for Hospital Gifts For Yanks

McCann Frederick Post 414 of Glouster joins Ohio Legion posts in a Gift For Yanks Who Gave drive to aid hospitalized veterans. Through Dec 15 funds help 17 state hospitals five VA Hospitals and Sandusky Soldiers Home. Over $55,000 needed. contributions welcome from individuals and businesses payable to Gifts For Yanks. Local chair Adam Orzechowski in Glouster.

Glouster McCann-Frederick Post Ohio American Legion Giouster Ohio Legion Sandusky Eddie Cantor Legion John Brammer Adam Orzechowski

Study Club discusses Hasidic Jews in Williamsburg

The Progressive Study Club met Tuesday at the Hotel Gordon with Mrs. T. D. McAfooes as host and program leader. She spoke on A World Of Their Own about Williamsburg Hasidic Jews, their habits clothes foods and homes. Members contributed to the Salvation Army and 13 members shared a favorite TV program. Next meeting will be November 18 with Miss Helen Denison as hostess.

Salvation Army Helen Dennison

Money claims filed and title suit in Meigs County docket

POMEROY actions seek 417.93 against Sam Boston. Orange Mutual Casualty sues Don L. Wood for 1366. An action for quiet title is filed by George and Beulah Neigler against Gladys Mace. An entry seeks appointment of successor trustees for Laurel Cliff Free Methodist Church. Local notes report visiting families and winter plans, plus a historical note on Saigon Fortress.

Pomeroy Meigs County Common Pleas Court Vance and Notter Sales and Services Sam Boston Orange Mutual Casualty Columbus Don L. Wood George Neigler Beulah Neigler Gladys Mace Common Pleas Court Clifford Jacobs Pearl Jacobs William Bailey Otto Lohn Ernest Powell Laurel Cliff Free

Glouster Posts Schedule Ham Breakfast and Daughters Dance

VFW Post 9866 in Jacksonville hosts a ham and egg breakfast for members and families at Jacksonville Hall starting 9 a.m. Sunday. Jobs Daughters hold a dance Saturday night from 8 to 11 at Trimble School building.

Glouster VFW Jacksonville Jobs Trimble

Mrs. Imboden Is Honored With Layette Shower

Mrs. Robert Imboden was honored with a layette shower in Rutland on Wednesday evening. A pink and blue bootie decorated cake was served. Attendants included Mrs. Vance Imboden and granddaughter Jane Anne, Mrs. Paul Swisher, Mrs. Alma Smith, Donna Jean Imboden, Sheryl Johnson, Debbie Gares, Mrs. Calvin Imboden and John, Mrs. Larry Smith, Miss Lilly Imboden, Miss Brinda Johnson, Mrs. Wilbur Imboden. Prizes went to Mrs. Billy Swisher, Mrs. Frank Kraueter, and Mrs. Bill Grueser.

Rutland Robert Imboden Vance Imboden Jane Anne Paul Swisher Alma Smith Donna Jean Imboden Sheryl Johnson Debbie Gares Calvin Imboden John Larry Smith Lilly Imboden Brinda Johnson Wilbur Imboden Billy Swisher Frank Kraueter Bill Grueser

Proclamation Urges Veterans Day Observance in Middleport

Middleport mayor C. Fisher signed a proclamation urging all citizens to observe November 11 as Veterans Day with appropriate ceremonies. He asked residents and businesses to display the U S flag in honor of service members. The signing occurred with Feeney-Bennett Post 128 American Legion members present.

Middleport C. C. Fisher United States Feeney-Bennett Post American Legion

Service Guild Plans Dinner at Christ Church

The Service Guild of Christ Episcopal Church met for a November luncheon in the parish house. A potluck dinner is set for Tuesday Nov 11 at 6 p.m. to honor Rt Rev Yohan Yohana Madinda assistant bishop of Central Tanganyika who will speak and celebrate Eucharist.

Yohan Yohana Madinda Central Tanganyika Christ Episcopal Church

Rutland Volunteers Plan Turkey Shoot

Rutland volunteer firemen announce the annual turkey dinner to be held November 20 at Rutland Elementary School. Serving starts at 5 30 p m with advance ticket sales by department members and proceeds funding new fire equipment. shut ins may request home delivery through any volunteer.

Rutland

Nelsonville Driver Arrested for Intoxicated Driving

Clarence O. Warren of Deanville was arrested Thursday afternoon in Nelsonville on charges of driving while intoxicated. He was held at the city jail pending a hearing in Nelsonville Mayor's court.

Nelsonville Clarence O. Warren Deanville Warren

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