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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1974
Page
11
The Commemorative Book for the Point Pleasant Bicentennial, chaired by Jim Fisher, spans about 75 pages detailing 200 years of the area's history and development. It features 16 historical segments with many rare photographs and extensive research.
The St. Paul Lutheran Church in New Haven celebrated its centennial with a week of displays of artifacts from 25 50 and 100 years ago. A church lawn picnic featured a sermon by Dr. Donald Anderson and a history summary by Pastor Werrick. A commemorative book on local Lutheran history and area topics is available for advance order at $2 through Sept 30 and $3 after Oct 1 at local shops.
Plans are underway to keep the Head Start program at the United Methodist Church for the new school year. Children use the church dining room alongside the Nutrition Program. Two cooks will prepare meals, one for children and one for senior citizens. During a recent Nutrition dinner, Hazel Capehart and J. W. McGrew were honored at a birthday observance with cake, ice cream, and coffee, as piano music played.
Meigs Local High School graduate David Swisher, class of 1974, earns a biography in the Eighth Annual Who's Who Among American High School Students. The Middleport teen, son of Mr and Mrs William Swisher, active in Student Council Spanish Club Drama Choir and National Honor Society, competes for scholarships and will begin at Ohio State University September 30.
Bicentennial Advisory Board selects an official emblem for Point Pleasant commemoration to be observed Oct 6 12. The design centers on Fort Randolph with a replica fort at Krodel Park and two flags recalling the Battle of Point Pleasant in 1774. Ruth Marie Conrad of Letart WV sues Daniel E Shane of Racine for reciprocal support.
A limited edition set of commemorative coins struck in sterling silver bronze and nickel silver honors Point Pleasant Bicentennial. One side features Fort Randolph replica with First Battle of the American Revolution Oct 10 1774. reverse shows Battle Monument Point Pleasant W Va Bicentennial 1774 1974. Coins priced from 2 to 3 dollars and sold at Bicentennial Headquarters 419 Main St Point Pleasant and local banks. Floyd Eugene Hendricks and Virginia Mary Thorla both of Racine referenced.
Guy Wingett of Box 111 Albany Ohio appointed Administrator of the Estate of Margaret Irene Wingett deceased. Creditors must file claims within four months with the fiduciary. Dated September 9 1974 Judge Harold J Rose Athens County Court of Common Pleas.
The Meigs Chapter of DeMolay met under Herbert Carson and Robert V. King to review a public relations plan. They received thanks from Rosalie Carroll and a notice for Keith Meshen. Initiation on Oct 7 was scheduled and Affiration Day activities planned for Oct 27 at 2 p.m.
Vivian Morton Patrick of 12 Northwood Drive Athens Ohio is appointed Executrix of the James Ruey Patrick estate in Athens County Ohio.
Nehaclima Garden Club in New Haven heard Mrs Roy Jones present a program on drying flowers at a Monday meeting at Mrs Mel Clarkes home. Co hosts were Mrs Pete Burris and Mrs Chester Weaver. Committees planned a Tuesday workshop for memorial park and a tea for Oct 13 at 3 pm at the New Haven Library.
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