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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1957

Page

9

First Court House at Chester Slated for Renovation

Meigs County officials along with Chester Township trustees agreed to repair and renovate the 1822 county court house in Chester turning it into a community center. Plans include restoring the brick exterior, new floors, and partitions for meeting rooms with maintenance by township trustees after rehabilitation. The project aims to preserve a southeastern Ohio landmark and enhance town facilities.

First Court House Chester Pomeroy Meigs County Board of Commissioners J. E. D. Hartinger Chester Township Court House Ohio County Court of Common Pleas Meigs Cunty Stillman Carter Larkin Common Pleas Salisbury Township Levi Stedman Stedman Peter Grow First Common Pleas Court Shade River Chester Academy Old Court House

Cub Scout Meeting Canceled By Pomeroy First Baptist Club

Cub Scout meeting in Pomeroy canceled due to Den Mothers attending a round table at Kgger Creek High School where they received instructions and materials. A den mother training institute is planned for November 5 6 and 7 with details to be announced.

Pomeroy First Baptist Church Kgger Creek High School Gallipolis Point Pleasant Middleport Cheshire Betty Cowan Joan Sorden Margaret Murray Jean Wright Sugar Run

Halloween Party Plans Announced by Legion

Gallia County Halloween plans announced by American Legion Lafayette Post 27 with joint auxiliary meeting. parade led by Gallia Academy High School band. master of ceremonies Rep Dan O Taber. prizes for costumes in age groups. judges named. about 50 members attended dinner and committee chairs listed.

Gallipolis Louis G. Marchi, Sr American Legion Lafayette Post 27 Legion Second Ave Gallia Academy High School Legion Hall Dan O. Taber Harold J. Broyles, Jr J. Gordon Gibert John Epling Louis G. Marchi John Dray Harry Maggied W. J. Brown James Houck Silas J. Hamilton Darlene Leaper al P. Magnani

Candy Sale Planned by Gallipolis Women

The Gallipolis Boat Club Auxiliary adopts a candy sale for November and a box supper in early 1958. The group met at Esther Pierotti’s home on Lower River Road to finalize plans and collect dues. Dues are $3 each, payable to treasurer Eleanor Kay Bennett.

Gallipolis Boat Club Esther Pierotti Lower River Rd Eleanor Kay Bennett

Grade School Hosts Party For Halloween

The Salisbury PTA will sponsor a Halloween party at Salisbury Township Elementary School on Friday October 25 at 7:30 p m. The grand march starts at 8 p m. Costumes in three age groups will be judged by Mr and Mrs Alva Clark and Mrs Jack Robson. Activities include a sweet shop penny pitch basketball throw fish pond ring game and cake walk with hot dogs doughnuts coffee and pop for sale.

Pomeroy Salisbury Pta Salisbury Township Alva Clark Jack Robson

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