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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1969
Page
9
Ruth Wilkinson muses on the origins of Thanksgiving gatherings. She writes how forebears shared thanks after harvest, then adapts the idea to modern crowded homes, kitchens full of chatter, and the family’s simple gratitude to God, despite pace and bustle.
Perry County land transfers include Leroy and J A Stevenson to Floyd H and Gladine E Shriner of 14.5 acres in Jackson Township and Dale 8. Dorothy H Spaun to Robert D and Ida E Parlet for Lot 3 in Foster's Addition Thornville. Blanche R Shaner to Robert C and Madeline Walker 1.5 acres in Pike Township. Violet Koehler deceased to Wayne Thacker and Donald L Thacker two parcels in Pike. Frank Mollenkamp deceased to Corrie Mollenkamp et al undivided half in 2.10 acres and 0.26 acres in Saltlick. Carrie Mollenkemp deceased to Isobel Davis et al same. Genevieve J Dargush to Evelyn D Lanphere all Perry County property interests. Main Line Homes Inc to John and Hazel Potter 1107 acres in Clayton Township.
Logan officials announce Rev Leonard Ferguson as general chair of the fund raising drive for a long term care unit at Hocking Valley Community Hospital. Trustees also authorize monthly financial statements to be submitted to Hocking County commissioners beginning October, with committees to be formed to raise the $130,000 needed.
Unemployment claims for the week ending Nov. 22 climb 118 from last week and 179 from a year earlier, driven by seasonal construction layoffs and scattered industry cuts. Logan reports 94 initial and 215 continued claims, Athens 71 and 149. total 529. Local job openings include secretary, tire repairman, a domestic worker, and a bartender. Zimmerman notes office relocation to 1223 W Hunter St effective Dec 1 with unchanged hours, address, and phone 385 5609.
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