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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1974

Page

10

Antiques Highlight Meigs County Historic Homes Tour

A Meigs County tour on Sept 29 from 1 to 5 p.m. features seven homes with antiques in Middleport Syracuse and Pomeroy. Proceeds support Beta Sigma Phi community service. tickets at Meigs County Museum.

Meigs Homes Meigs Bureau Middleport Kay Cecil Cecil Meigs County Ohio Eta Phi Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Marie Watson Pomeroy Wales Williamsburg Syracuse Paul Huston Pioneer Bridgman Hustons Paul Amberger James McBride Eliza Daniel Thomas Chestnut Street Theodore Reed Mulberry Avenue Dor Schaefer Lincoln Hill Ohio River Meigs County Museum Butternut Avenue Messenger Beulah Jones

Bertha M Sayre Missionary Society Dinner and Meeting

The Bertha M Sayre Missionary Society held a Racine Park picnic dinner with Ruth Circle as hosts. Sixteen members later gathered at the church for a meeting led by vice president Mary K Yost, including meditation, singing, and a prayer. A letter from Bennett and Doris Dickerson of Thailand thanked the group for a sweater. Love gift offerings were dedicated by Dorothy Badgley and Ollie May Cozart. Reports from the Westerville women's conference were given by Marjorie Grimm and Mary K Yost.

Racine Bertha M. Sayre Missionary Society Racine Park Ruth Circle Mary K. Yost Lillian Hayman Bickascan Bennett Doris Dickerson Thailand Dorothy Badgley Ollie May Cozart Westerville Marjorie Grimm

Bicentennial Activities Set for Men and Women in Point Pleasant

Helen Sterrett leads the women’s bicentennial events for Point Pleasant the week of October 6 to 13. A Colonial tea at Tu Endie Wei Park offers a 2 to 5 p.m. free event. A Friday tasting spree at the Episcopal Church showcases colonial recipes and a fashion show. A Kangaroo Court for men will fine those not bearing facial hair. Colonial attire and accessories are sold at bicentennial headquarters on Main Street. Mason County caravans promote the week with a social cakewalk and sale of bicentennial articles.

Point Pleasant Helen Sterrett DAR Tu-Endie-Wei Park Andy Wilson Men’s Activities Main Street Mason County Mason

Missionary Society Plans Quilt Blocks For Kenya

The Woman's Missionary Society of the New Haven First Church of God met in September with Susie Bess and Dora Wood hosting. Orpha Fields led as president, and members agreed to make quilt blocks for Kenya missionaries. Plans were announced for a bean dinner bake sale and country store on Oct 26 at the missionary building.

New Haven Woman's Missionary Society of the First Church of God Susie Bess Dora Wood Orpha Fields Cedar Lakes Ripley W. Va

Sorority Hosts Hawaii Program in Local Event

Members of Alpha Omicron Chapter Alpha Delta Kappa held a potluck supper Tuesday at Route 33 roadside park. Guests then visited Meigs Local High School library for an Evening in Hawaii with speaker Mrs. Lucille Bolen of Lambda Chapter Columbus supervising the Educable Mentally Retarded Program.

Pomeroy Alpah Omicron Alpha Delta Kappa Route 33 Library of Meigs Hawaii Lucille Bolen Lambda Chapter Columbus

Meigs County Land Transfers Reported

Meigs County land transfers include multiple parcel and acreage changes: Caruthers to Yates in Olive Two. Howard to Luty in Salem Two. Corder to Martin in Chester. Bailey to Mack in Bedford Two. Thoren to Thoren in Sut ton Two. George W. and Bertha Knapp to Slagel in Middleport. Hall to Rice in Olive Two. Stiles to Myrtle L in Rutland. Joy E and J Edward and Myrtle L Stiles to Joy E and Myrtle L Stiles in Rutland. A note mentions Joy E Stiles as Alpha Delta Kappa secretary and Southeast Central District assistant chair. A social segment covers Mrs. Bolen hosting Hawaii slides and dances, with Eileen Buck presiding and Helen Smith serving refreshments.

James E Gladys H. Caruthers Olive Two John W C Yates Vivian E Frances S. Howard Salem Richard D. Luty Wanda I. Buell Joan Charles A. Corder Chester Albert L Eileen Martin Byron Bailey Bedford Stanley Jean Mack Virgina Hamm Thoren Sutton Two Joyce Marlene Joseph E Thoren Jo George W Bertha Knapp Middleport Katherine E. Slagel M. A Ellen B. Hall Olive Herbert E Sandra Rice Joy KE. Stiles Rutland Myrtle L. Stiles Joy E J. Edward Myrtle L Stiles Alpha Delta Kappa Bolen Hawaii University of Hawaii Honolulu Islands

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