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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1965
Page
12
Mrs John Grueser joined the Women's Society of Christian Service of Forest Run Methodist Church during a December meeting at the Evans home. Devotional used Thanksgiving theme. program featured The EUE Story. A committee planned shut in remembrances and a Dec 16 church party with table and decorating volunteers.
The senior class at Middleport High School will sponsor a dance party at the elementary building starting at 8 p.m. Saturday. The Jays will emcee. Tonight the Jays will emcee a teen dance at Wahama High School from 8 to 11 under the junior class sponsorship.
Middleport High School held its annual football banquet with Charles Snyder of Marshall University delivering the talk. Snyder emphasized academics and citizenship for recruits, and a scholarship focus while praising team pride and sustained effort.
Hess told Pomeroy High School athletes and 130 residents that football mirrors life and losing seasons teach resilience. He cited his Ohio University season and urged public support for a team facing setbacks. James Diehl Jr hosted the event at Sacred Heart Church Auditorium with coaches Bickle Moore Adams and captain Carson Crow presenting gifts.
Heath Class 12 at Heath Methodist Church donated $10 to the Middleport firemen for baskets to needy families at Christmas. They discussed the annual Christmas party and sending funds to the George Sidwell family in Korea. A committee was named for Christmas decorations and devotions were given by Mrs. Entsminger.
Wind ing Trail Garden Club met at the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co social room to discuss the county flower show set for November 27 28. Arrangements were displayed and discussed led by Mrs John Terrell and others. Nancy Efaw demonstrated holiday ideas and Bryant led a devotional. Members plan to attend an arranging school in Middletown and a copy of Growing House Plants was donated for the regional meeting. Traveling prize awarded to Mrs Joe Struble. refreshments by Mrs Efaw.
The Middleport Women’s Association finished plans for the annual holiday bazaar to be held December 2 and 3 at the First United Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Lillian Stieff led hymns, with readings by Mrs. Dwight Wallace and a closing prayer by Mrs. Charles Shuker.
Plans for sending a box of gifts to Miller Cottage in Dayton were made by Past Presidents of the Drew Webster Post 39 Ladies Auxiliary at Mrs. Olin Knapp’s home. A Christmas party and gift exchange are set for December 15 at Mrs. Ben Neutzling’s home, with a gift to ill member Mrs. A V Howell. Prizes for games went to Mrs. J M Thornton and Mrs. Ernest Powell.
Dismissals include Ella Douglas and George Batey. Remaining parties listed: Mrs Bruce McKenzie of Pomeroy, Robert Warner of Pomeroy, Mildred White of Cheshire, and Jim Whittington of Pomeroy.
Clell Bland Wood of Gallipolis forfeits a 150 dollar bond on assault and battery and a 50 dollar bond on intoxication and disorderly conduct after missing a Thursday night court appearance before Mayor Lee Smith.
Mrs. Samuel E. Curtis of Lorain former Racine resident and guardian of the Ya Wa To Camp Fire Girls will be presented the Shuta Award by the National Program Committee. The ceremony Sunday at 10 45 a m in Racine Baptist Church is open to the public.
Recent guests include A Hall and Patti and Alan Hall of Virginia and Marcia Bryson of Dayton visiting the Brysons with Dr. and Mrs. Patton. Janet Park hosted Walter Park of Akron. J M McDonald of Columbus visits Glouster and Bishopville. plus Butterfield relations from Columbus Woodsfield Athens and Glouster.
Middleport The annual golden harvest service will be held at 7 30 p m Sunday at the Middleport First Baptist Church. The service, an original presentation of the Rev Daniel Boone, features the five kernels of grain and gift bearers at the altar. Weekend guests included Chauncey and Nancy Personals and local families.
Rio de Janeiro's taxi surge prompts Gov. Carlos Lacerda to halt new taxi licenses in Guanabara. Some 18 000 taxis already operate in Rio and suburban areas, prompting curbs to curb growth and congestion.
Middleport plans a Yuletide Parade featuring Old St Nick and bands from four high schools plus six homecoming queens. A motorcycle unit and horseback riders join the lineup. The parade forms at Park Street entrance to Middleport High School stadium and ends at Village Hall where a proclamation is signed. Lights illuminate the business district as part of the promotion.
Middleport High School counselor Tom Kelly and Middleport school superintendent Clarence Thompson joined a session in Athens for a program by the Ohio Valley Guidance Council. Dean Edwards of Fairfield School for Boys spoke on the disadvantaged. The study is led by Dr. Donald Green of Ohio University to aid local students.
Admitted include Ray Burks of Ashland Kentucky Mrs Arthur Morarity of Syracuse Eva Knopp Mildred Hudson and Leroy Watson at Meigs General Hospital.
William S. Koenecke son of Mr and Mrs William L Koenecke Ewing ton Route 1 has been promoted to airman second class in the U S Air Force He works as an aircraft mechanic at Travis Air Force Base California and belongs to the Military Air Transport Service which handles global air lift. Glouster Moose Lodge marks 53rd anniversary with initiation and a dinner for members and families.
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