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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1953
Page
3
Plans discussed at the weekly K of P lodge meeting for a 1953 Sunflower Minstrels revival by Fides Lodge No 210 Pythias. Bradford Maag to direct a streamlined production with special scenery. Horace McElhinny presided and refreshments followed.
In Middleport Mayor Sidney T. Russell heard a state patrol case last night. Jerry Charles Lewis pleaded guilty to overloading a truck and was fined the minimum $25 plus costs.
Community church notices list services across Pomeroy and surrounding towns. Pastors include T Patterfield N H Jenks M C Larimore and L M Mohrhoff with times for Sunday schools worship and midweek meetings across multiple denominations and locations.
Revenue figures show Meigs County retail sales tax receipts for the week ending September 19 1953 totaling 4046.46 up from 3425.98 for the same week last year per state treasurer Roger W Tracy. The weekly report notes a approx 621 rise year over year.
Gerald Johnson, 19, of West Columbia, West Virginia, was treated at Meigs General Hospital after being shot Thursday by a fellow hunter. Details remain limited and Johnson was not believed to be in serious condition.
Sutton Township trustees renew a one year fire protection contract with Racine for 200 dollars annually. Racine Volunteer Fire Department will provide protection for Sutton Township from Oct 6 1935 to Oct 6 1954. Other contracts with Lebanon and Letart Townships mentioned as renewals pending.
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