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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1977

Page

5

New Reflections on a Unique U S Thanksgiving

A Thanksgiving essay by Sally Walters reflects on gratitude beyond food and family. She lists personal blessings including time alone, raised independence of her two daughters, and positive community members like Mary Beal and Lois Simpson, thanking memories and daily small joys.

Sally Walters

Thanksgiving reflections from Abby Vanner column

Thanksgiving message urges readers to count blessings and help others. It blends gratitude for health, shelter, and freedom with calls to kindness, community, and faith. The note closes inviting readers to request Abby’s letter-writing booklet.

Pomeroy Girl Elected Explorer Chairman

Tammy Miller aged 15 of Pomeroy was elected Explorer chairman of the Tri-State Area Boy Scout Council. She leads Meigs County Law Enforcement Post 230 Exploring, a division for youths 14 to 21 emphasizing vocational experience outdoor adventure citizenship service and fitness. sponsored by the Meigs County Sheriff's Department.

Pomeroy Tri-State Boy Scout Council Tammy Miller Willard Miller Meigs County Law Enforcement Post

Christmas Bazaar At Glouster United Methodist Church

Glouster United Methodist Women plan a Christmas fair in the church basement Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fifteen tables will hold crafts and baked goods from groups and individuals. Ten item types include tote bags calendars decorations stockings crochet knit embroidered pillows ceramics and hand painted pictures. Desserts and coffee will be sold. Friday at 7 30 p.m. women will set up tables.

Glouster Glouster United Methodist

Local firms donate to Holzer pediatrics funds in Gallipolis

W.L.W. Building and Design Co and Raymond G Barr Enterprises Inc in Gallipolis contributed to Holzer Medical Center pediatrics funds. William Walker and Richard Mills presented checks to Earl Neff. Walker funded the toy fund for the pediatrics playroom and in room items, while Mills funded the pediatrics TV fund to provide free television for hospitalized children on the fifth floor unit during November.

Gallipolis W.L.W. Building and Design Co Raymond G. Barr Enterprises Inc Holzer Medical Center William Walker W.L.W. Building and Design Richard Mills Barr Earl Neff Walker Pediatrics Mills Pediatrics TV Fund

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