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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1961

Page

20

Circle Makes Bandages For Patients

The Dorcas Circle of the B H Sanborn Society at Middleport First Baptist Church will make bandages for Meigs County cancer patients. The project was adopted at a meeting at Mrs Jack Satterfield s home on Tuesday night. The circle will begin placing copies of the Secret Place in area hospitals with the October issue.

Middleport Meigs County Doreas B. H. Sanborn Society Cecil Bradbury Mollie McGhee Satterfield Kalad Hindy J. B. Hayes

Meigs County Land Transfers Highlight Local Property Deals

Monid L. Good and Geraldine H. Good transfer 25 acres in Bedford Two to Wallace and Muriel Bradford. Bernard Fultz and Betty J. Fultz move parcels in Rutland to Oliver F. Malone and Gloria Malone. Additional transfers involve Bernard Wallace to Clara Jean Wallace for 2.5 acres in Rutland and other deeds across Bedford Two, Rutland, Columbia Two, Lebanon Two, Salem Two, Racine and Chester areas.

Monid L. Good Geraldine H. Good Wallace Bradford Muriel Bradford Bedford Bernard Fultz Betty J. Fultz Oliver FE. Malone Gloria Malone Rutland Bernard Wallace Clara Jean Wallace Hildreth Emogene Knotts Brady Knotts Columbia Two C. E. Orr Iva Orr P. R. Orr Jessie Orr Ruth Ann Cole C. M. Cole C. L. Orr Ruby Orr Chester Two

Early U S penny bears the motto Mind Your Own Business

One of the first pennies minted by the American government in the 18th century carried the inscription Mind Your Own Business. The coin's phrasing reflects early colonial attitudes toward governance and personal affairs.

Hayride plans by Westminster Youth Fellowship

Plans for a hayride at Portland Park were made at a Middleport church youth meeting led by Janice Zirkle. Officers will be elected Sunday evening and a Bible character quiz was held with counselors Mr and Mrs Richard Vaughn and Mrs Everett Bachner.

Middleport Portland Park Westminster Youth Fellowship

University Friends Hold Annual Reunion in Sauer Home

An annual reunion of Ohio University classmates and their families gathered Sunday at the Sauer residence in Middleport. Attendees included John Bowman and family of Bexley, William Meredith and children, Charles and Roger of Waterford, Roy Miller and Nancy of Chester, and Harold Sauer with daughters Mary Ruth and Joy.

Middleport Ohio University Harold Sauer Sauer John Bowman Kathy John Jim Bexley William Meredith Charles Roger Waterford Roy Miller Nancy Chester Mary Ruth Joy

Court Frees Two Men From Three-Year Probation

On recommendation of probation officer A C Neal the court released Basil Deweese and William Fox from probation. Both were placed on probation for three years in 1958 with Deweese for felonious assault and Fox for grand larceny.

Point Pleasant A. C. Neal Basil Deweese William Fox Deweese Fox

Committees To Prepare for Banquet At Middleport Church

Annual banquet of the Homebuilders Class of the Middleport Church of Christ will be Oct. 17 at the church. Committees for tickets decorating and program were appointed by Wendell Gerlach. The Philathea Society will serve the turkey dinner. Attendance goal 75 for Rally Day Oct. 1.

Middleport Middleport Church of Christ William Slater Wendell Gerlach Marilyn Bishop Mildred Long Slater Martha Fry Ruth Gosney Lois McElhinney Nora Rice Martha Bingham Philathea Society of the Church Fred I. Gardner Clarice Erwin Fry Erwin Lena Bunce

PTA Hears Pastor Talk at Central Grade PTA

The Rev. Kenneth W. Chandler of Main Street Baptist Church spoke on mental health at the Central Grade School PTA meeting in Point Pleasant. Mrs. George C. Fowler presided with officers Mrs. William Miller, Eloise Harden, and Iva Wise. Mrs. Gammon's first grade won the attendance banner for most parents present.

Point Pleasant Kenneth W. Chandler Main Street Baptist Church Central Grade School PTA Chandler George C. Fowler William Miller Eloise Harden Iva Wise Robert Greer Miller Evelyn Gammon

Tup pers Plains Ice Cream Social Sponsored by Boosters

Tup pers Plains School Boosters sponsor an ice cream social Saturday night from 4 to 9 p.m. Ice cream cake pie and beverages will be served and a volleyball games will be featured. Anyone wishing to help or seeking information may contact Mrs Hazel Barnhill or Mrs Doris Davis both of Tuppers Plains.

Tuppers Plains Hazel Barnhill Doris Davis Cochairman

Point Clinic Births Record

Mrs. and Mrs William Buck Grimms Landing welcomed a daughter. Mr and Mrs Robert Gerlach Letart welcomed a daughter. Mrs James Flesher Millwood admitted. Mrs William Buck Grimms Landing admitted. Harry Kapp Leon discharged. Mrs Mae Withers Glenwood discharged.

William Buck Grimms Landing Robert Gerlach Letart James Flesher Millwood Mae Withers Glenwood

Harvest Time Chosen for Meigs County Flower Show

Meigs County Garden Clubs select Harvest Time as the theme for the county-wide flower show to be staged at Rock Springs Fairgrounds on September 30 and October 1. Twelve classes in the artistic designs division feature diverse styles from oriental pieces to all white arrangements, with junior and invitational divisions adding youth and specialty entries.

Middleport Meigs County Rock Springs Fairgrounds Lea Chester Garden Club

Northwestern Local to Join Ohio High School Athletic Association

A board of education meeting of the Northwestern Local School District approved joining the Ohio High School Athletic Association. The session in George Dallas’s office covered district transportation issues raised by Max Edmundson. Floyd Rumfiel, roving custodian, spoke on janitorial supplies fire extinguishers and general duties.

Rutland Ohio High School Athletic Association Board of Education Northwestern George Dallas Max Edmundson Floyd Rumfiel

Weekend Public Event Schedule Details

Public events run Saturday from 12 30 to 9 pm and Sunday from 12 30 to 5 pm with two days of activities and open access for attendees.

Plans for ice cream social at Harrisonville school

Harrisonville Parents and Teachers group met to plan an ice cream social for Saturday at the school. Mary Carsey presided and George Dallas spoke briefly. Parents toured classrooms before the meeting and refreshments were served.

Harrisonville Mary Carsey William Weatherby George Dallas Northwestern

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