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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1962

Page

6

Miss Janis Hauck Honored At Shower

Miss Janis Hauck bride elect of Ronald Evans was guest of honor at a shower Saturday night at the James Pullen residence on Brownell Ave. The couple will wed in an open church ceremony at 2 30 p m on Sunday Nov 4 at the church, likely in Middleport.

Middleport Janis Hauck Ronald Evans James Pullen Brownell Ave Miss Hauck Mr. Evans Middleport Church of Christ Susan Pullen Sue Allensworth Carolyn Goeglein Reva Beach Pearl Bunce Wallace Bradford Allen Jenkinson Mildred Roush Wendell Gerlach A. A. Scarberry, Jr Mark Evans O. E. McKinley Steve Bailey Jan Hauck Audrey Frost Pat Lowery Cinda Morris Beverly Perrin Roy Mayer Nancy Jo Mayer Lillie Hauck Avery Goeglein Walter Bunce Robert McElhinney Joann van Meter Karen Theiss Edward Evans Carman Evans Elota Webb Lucille Norris Judy Sauer Pullen Richard Pickens Jack Satterfield Richard Roller Harold Wilson Lawrence Lee Norman Yeanger Jane Gilkey Richard Jones Sarah Hanningan Darlene Justice Howard Byers Clyda Taylor Donald Hauck Marianne Woodgerd Janice Zirkle Coleen Wilson

State Meet Arranged Details Shared by Rose Garden Club

Mrs. Holter presented the October state meeting held in Toledo with Rose Garden Club members at the homes of Mrs. Ulah Swan and Mrs. Lindsey Lyons. She described the prize winning setup, flower preparation methods, and used designs. An exchange of fall bulbs occurred, and letters from regional director Mrs. Ara Swisher and former member Mrs. D. E. Livingst on were read.

Pomeroy Homer Holter Toledo Rose Garden Club Ulah Swan Lindsey Lyons Holter Frederick Goebel Ara Swisher D. E. Livingston Cincinnati John Arbaugh A. M. Cox Norman McCain Howard Caldwell Swan Goebel McCain

Anniversary Observed By Rutland Church of Christ

The Rutland Church of Christ marked its 133rd anniversary and homecoming on Oct. 14 with a Sunday School service led by Supt. Victor Braley. Ernie Johnson delivered a sermonette and duets were performed by Mrs. Ethel Nelson and Thelma Michael. A quartet sang Who Will Follow Jesus with Sabra Canaday on piano. A noon basket dinner featured flower arrangements by Rutland Friendly Gardeners. Out of town guests included Mrs. Flossie Weismiller and numerous families from Columbus Jackson Paden City Massillon Zanesville and Kentucky Christian College among others attended the afternoon program led by Connie Haley with Rev. Donald Ashton as speaker.

Rutland Rutland Church of Christ Victor Braley Ernie Johnson Ivory Palaces Ethel Nelson Thelma Michael Leona King Kathy Thomas Beverly Gloria Thompson Connie Haley Jesus Sabra Canaday Rutland Friendly Gardeners Donald Ashton Jackson Bradford Zion Flossie Weismiller Dennis Atkeson W. H. Taylor Judy Taylor Vicky Taylor Roy Barton Columbus Alma Brown Akron Melvin L. Kendle Paden City W. Va Mildred Barton Grovenort J. B. Mc.Farland Massillon Elsie Deem Nelsonville D. G. Ashton J. D. Catlett G. G. Garvin Mark Catlett Zanesville Roma Grimes East Fultenham Mead Pierce Kentucky Christian College Herbert Miller Wayne King Leslie Ervin Wilbur Theobald Lawrence Milhoan Middleport Vonn McKnight Darlene Smith Philip Smith Eugene Underwood Robert Hoover Pomeroy Charlotte Lambert R. C. Steffy Zion Church Glenn Evans Kathryn Evans Ronnie Russell Bradford Church

Surprise 16th birthday party for Dan ny Tillis

Mrs. Johna thon Tillis hosted an unexpected celebration for her son Dan ny Tillis on his sixteenth birthday October 11. Attending were Jerry and Ronny Black, Jerry and Jean Tillis, Joetta Earlwein, Jean Siders, Bill Hill, Chery Long, Peggy Tillis, and Saundra Dean.

Rutland Johnathon Tillis Danny Jerry and Ronny Black Jerry Jean Tillis Joetta Earlwein Jean Siders Bill Hill Chery Long Peggy Tillis Saundra Dean

Miller family hosts dinner in Middleport and local events

The Miller family and relatives from Columbus Grove City Wooster Pom eroy and Middleport gathered for a dinner in Middleport. Upcoming events include The Martin Luther Story film at Pomeroy Nazarene Church and a free clothing day at the Pomeroy Salvation Army Headquarters. Ninety one Meigs County residents cast absentee ballots for the Nov 6 election with a deadline of 4 p.m. Nov 1. The Ladies Auxiliary of Feeney Bennett Post American Legion will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the post home.

Middleport Doyle Miller Jack Miller Columbus Louis Smith Grove City Elmer Miller Wooster Carl Roach Pomeroy Ronald Miller Dale Miller Ohio University Martin Luther Story Pomeroy Nazarene Church Union and Mulberry Aves Eugene Figge Proctorville Pomeroy Salvation .Army Butternut Ave Meigs County Ladies Auxiliary Feeney-Bennett Post American Legion Post Feeney-Bennett Post 128

Treasurer Reports Village Funds Balance

Middleport treasurer Mrs. Charlotte Perrin presented a report showing $40,233.08 total village funds as of the first of the month. Fund balances include general $19,433.39, street maintenance $5,917.39, state highway $1,389.88, parking meters $1,084.83, cemetery operating $1,737.84, cemetery trusts $143.94, swimming pool $1,792.66, bond retirement $16,171.34, fire truck $1,704.49. The only fund in the red is the fire equipment fund by $142.68.

Middleport Charlotte Perrin

Meigs General Hospital Discharges Patient List

Meigs General Hospital at Langsville Middleport and Pomeroy lists discharge of Roy Russell with accompanying names Joseph Smith William Hall and Jay Myer noted in notes from Meigs facility.

Joseph Smith Langsville William Hall Middleport Jay Myer Pomeroy Roy Russell

Wilkesville Garden Club Meets At Mrs Emerson Duffy Home

Wilkesville residents and guests gathered as Mrs Emerson Duffy hosted the Wilkesville Garden Club. New president Mrs Harley Strong led a brief meeting with devotions by Mrs Earl Cary. A cake decorating demonstration by Mrs Stanley Pendleton of Columbus followed. Next meeting set for Nov 7 with Mrs James Jackson. Members asked to bring sandwiches and cookies.

Wilkesville Emerson Duffy

Bible Class Meeting and Local Social News

Hartford Ladies Bible Class hosts monthly gathering with devotional by Mrs. Myde McKnight and recreation led by Mrs. Lena Knight and Mrs. Beulah Gibbs. Guests and members listed. next meeting at Edna Wayland's home. Also notes on weekend visits and a rear-end auto accident in Pomeroy. Middleport Boosters to screen Middleport Nelsonville game film. Xi Gamma Mu Beta Sigma Phi staged a Hawaiian luau at Joyce Williamson home with costumes, decorations, prizes, and refreshments.

Hartford Helen Gibbs Lois Ann Hartford Methodist Church Myde McKnight Lena Knight Beulah Gibbs Bess Smith Sue Kell Edna Wayland Nellie McKnight Elizabeth Gruesser Jennie Stone Nondas Fields Esther McKnight Helen Riffle Joyce Williamson Xi Gamma Mu Beta Sigma Phi Islands Pearl Welker Clarice Krautter Velma Rue Ann Rupe Joyce Phyllis Mullen Welker Mrs. Krautter Louise Thomas Marcia Hobstetter Marge Crow Peggy Curtis Norma Amsbury Jean Blazewicz Sarah Gibbs Reva Vaughan Nona Story Ellen Andrews Jane Brown

Operation Santa Claus at Athens State Hospital

Report notes 114 Meigs Countians confined at Athens State Hospital and launches Operation Santa Claus to deliver gifts. Donations must be new or unused and sent to Mrs. Charlotte Cox by December 3 with wrapping supplies. Useful items include clothing, toiletries, books, games, and candy.

Athens State Hospital Charlotte Cox Athens

Firemen Seek New Pumper Tanker Truck for Village

Firemen told the village council a new combination pumper tanker is needed within six months to a year. The department cited a 1000 gallon tanker needing major repair and discussed using up to 5000 dollars toward a replacement with funds from outlying areas also being raised. A federal aid program for a new fire headquarters was noted, and the panel referred the truck matter to a fire committee for further discussion.

Middleport Fire Department Don Mills Gerald Anthony Larry Baker Lewis Ellis Mills Anthony William D. Childs Com Childs Gene Grate Lee Smith William Lowe Seventh and Pearl Sts

Chester Club Hears Talk On Herbs And Meeting Plans

Mrs. Gary Dill hosted the Chester Community Home Demonstration Club luncheon with help from Mrs. Roger Keller and Mrs. Janet Gooch. Members sampled herbs, received literature, and chose three study subjects for achievement day. Attending were Mrs. Reid Young, Mrs. Woodrow Mora, Mrs. Homer Holter, Mrs. Selah Mora, Mrs. Frances Spencer, Mrs. Patricia Holter, and Mrs. Freda Young. guests included Mrs. Freeman Williams, Mrs. Gertrude Frank, Mrs. Earl Dill, and Mrs. Nevada Beaver. The next meeting, a Christmas workshop, will be held Wednesday November 14 at Frances Spencer’s home.

Pomeroy Gary Dill Chester Community Home Demonstration Club Roger Keller Janet Gooch Woodrow Mora Homer Holter Selah Mora Frances Spencer Patricia Holter Freda Young Freeman Williams Gertrude Frank Earl Dill Nevada Beaver

PTA Hears Health Talk At Chester Meeting

Dr B J Allison county health department commissioner spoke on the department's organization and functions at the Chester PTA meeting. County health nurse Maxine Hobstetter described department duties. Edna Wood led the session as minutes from band boosters were read.

Maxine Hobstetter Edna Wood Dwicht Milhoan Safety But Patrol AAA Samuel Michael Reid Young Frances Spencer Tripp

Apple Butter Made By Syracuse Church Group

Syracuse members of the First United Presbyterian Church and friends produced 80 gallons of apple butter recently. Helpers included Pearl McBride Thomas Clark Don Lisle Daisy Duckworth Ada Slack Terman London Don Cottrill Willis Leadingham George Schneider Titus Pickens Mayme Holmes Robert Harden Arthur Sylvester Florence Harden James Quick Frankie Mumaw Clifford Williams Albert Durst Agnes White Okey Wood Howard Largent Lawrence Diddle David Mills Otho Radford Larry Hubbard Harry Potts Richard Duckworth Flossie Roush Alfred Roots Akron visitors.

Syracuse First United Presbyterian Church Pearl McBride Thomas Clark Don Lisle Daisy Duckworth Ada Slack Terman London Don Cottrill Willis Leadingham George Schneider Titus Pickens Mayme Holmes Robert Harden Arthur Sylvester Florence Harden James Quick Frankie Mumaw Clifford Williams Albert Durst Agnes White Okey Wood Howard Largent Lawrence Diddle David Mills Otho Radford Larry Hubbard Harry Potts Richard Duckworth Flossie Roush Alfred Roots Akron

Herb Dinner Held In London Home

Syracuse report notes a Third Wednesday Home Demonstration Club herb dinner at Mrs. Herman London’s home with a list of attendees including Mrs. Howard Nolan and Mrs. Ada Slack. Pomeroy saw Harold Hysell fined $5 and costs after a mayoral intoxication hearing.

London Syracuse Herman London Howard Nolan Carroll Norris Frank Porter Arthur Essington William Hayes Don Cottrill Brooks Sayre Ada Slack Damon Ferrell Alpha Cottrill Troy Twilling Robert Harden Lawrence Diddle Herbert Parker Pomeroy Harold Hysell Charles Legar

Deaf Man Perfects Tiny Transistor Hearing Aid

A hard of hearing inventor unveils a compact transistor hearing aid that makes whispers clear. Newsletter style ad invites readers to write HEAR ING, P O Box 8302, Eric Pa for free information with no obligation.

Eric

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