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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1965

Page

5

Kennedy’s JFK remembered for giving the nation new impetus

Sen. Edward M. Kennedy says President Kennedy will be remembered most for giving the country new impetus. He credits Kennedy with dramatizing needs, engaging youth in public service, and aiding the underprivileged while noting Medicare and education reforms later passed.

JFK Washington Edward M. Kennedy D-Mass John F. Kennedy Massachusetts Associated Press America Johnson Congress Kennedy Legislative Branch Peace Corps

Frost Devastates Crops Across Regions

The nation faces frosts and rain with crop losses feared in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Officials estimate a third of Wisconsin sweet corn may be lost, with continued damage to carrots cabbage and soybeans. Texas rains flood some areas while drought persists in the Northeast and heavy West Coast waves. Frost reaches Maine New Hampshire and Vermont as chilly air moves in.

Associated Press Wisconsin Minnesota Kandiyohi Texas San Antonio Boston New England Maine New Hampshire Vermont

Sandra Little Is Honored With Shower

Sandra Sue Little was honored with a bridal shower at the home of Mrs. Joan Stewart with co host Mrs. Isa belle Nelson. Guests included many local ladies and couples, and miniature umbrellas were given as favors.

Rutland Sandra Sue Little Joan Stewart Isabelle Nelson Marge Schoonover Mary Beard Judy Williams Grace Colwell Effie Dennison Reva Snowden Ruth Erlewine Nancy Rupe Edna Mae Swick Dorothy German Josetta K. Erlewine Grace Dugan Joan May Marie Carson Naomi Howell Birdie Wyatt Kate Smith Russell Little Patty Carson

Health Club Oh funds for SA unit advance

Pomeroy A contribution for the Salvation Army was approved when the Rock Springs Better Health Club met at the home of Mrs Harold Blackston. Plans were made for serving the bloodmobile canteen in October and an antique auction at the fair grounds on Oct 16 by the Meigs County PTA Council.

Fred Goegle Wilbur Bailey Beards Blackston

Births at Veterans Memorial Hospital Noted in Report

A hospital notes section records a birth: a daughter to Mr and Mrs James Snodgrass. The list includes many patient names across Hemlock Grove Minersville Pomeroy Portland Syracuse Middleport Racine Reedsville and other locales. Also listed are discharged patients Elsie Barnhart Orville Allen Paul Make Mrs Theo Pullins Maureen Luellen Wilbur Clay Edward Spears and Harold Jeffers.

Mrs James Snodgrass Racine Henry Martin Hemlock Grove Simon Johnson Minersville Patricia Bentz Ed Templeton Pomeroy Mattie Pullins Coolville Roger Cullums Jack Baxter Middleport Clement Cooper Portland Mary Ours Amy Eynon Syracuse Daisy Swick Et Myers Reedsville Elsie Barnhart Orville Allen Paul Make Theo Pullins Maureen Luellen Wibur Clay Edward Spears Harold Jeffers

Deer Strike Kills Animal on Route 338 North of Racine

A deer was struck and killed early Sunday on Route 338 about six miles north of Racine by Denzel E. Boggess. Sheriff reports light damage to the car and notes Route 2 as a reference point.

Pomeroy Racine Denzel E. Boggess Department of Robert Hartenbach

Hill Couple Honored With Wedding Shower

Rutland report says Mr. and Mrs. Billy Hill were honored at a wedding shower in the Rutland American Legion Hall with hostesses including Mrs. Hy sell and Mrs. Hysell. A bride doll centerpiece topped the gift table as games and a door prize complemented refreshments for a large guest list.

Rutland Billy Hill Rutland American Legion Hall Carl Hysell Harold Hysell Richard Greuser Barbara van Meter Clyde Davis John Cannon Robert Hill William Lanning

Friends Night Observance and Obituaries in Pomeroy Region

Eastern Star chapters united for a 745 p.m. Friends Night at the Masonic Temple Pomeroy with honors for past matrons and patrons. Notices report emergency squad aid in Racine and hospital transfers in Pomeroy. Rock Springs Homemakers Club to hold 1 30 p.m. organizational meeting at Mrs Clifford Leifheit home.

Pomeroy Order of Eastern Star Middleport Harrisonville Racine Masonic Rock Springs

State files suit for 3925.40 in Meigs County court

State of Ohio Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction sues Clarence Lewis of Middleport for 3925.40 in Meigs County Common Pleas Court. General Motors Acceptance Corp. suit against Joseph H. Stewart is dismissed.

Pomeroy Meigs County

Fire Rescue Squad Answers Two Calls in Middport

Middleport emergency squad answered two calls Sunday evening. Edward Templeton Bailey Run refused treatment though he was reportedly ill. The second call was for Mrs. Harry Moore Story Run who was in need of medical treatment.

Middleport Edward Templeton Bailey Run Harry Moore Story Run

Rutland High Girls In Contest

Rutland High School nominates four seniors Sheryl Long Linda Davis Linda Lathey and Beverly Forbes for homecoming queen. The student body will vote secretly Friday night. three runners up join freshman sophomore and junior attendants. Attendants escorted by football players. homecoming festivities run to a post game dance by National Honor Society and cheerleaders.

Rutland Rutland High School Sheryl Long Linda Davis Linda Lathey Beverly Forbes Seleded National Honor Society

Attendance Pins Awarded at Heath Methodist Church

Attendance pins were awarded at Heath Methodist Church during a combined church school and worship hour. Recipients include Billy Davis and Douglas Dowson eight years, Kenny Smith five years, several two and three year honorees, and adults Lucille Davis Bess Sanborn James Euler and Jack Bechtle. A 30 worker altar service was introduced by Mrs. Nan Moore.

Middleport Heath Methodist Church Nan Moore Lucille Davis Bess Sanborn James Euler Jack Bechtle

VMatrons Club Meeting Held

Naomi Roush and Zella Cross attended a Past Matrons of Evangeline Chapter meeting at the home of Mrs. Willis Anthony in Middleport. Beulah Jones gave devotions and read meditations. Prizes went to Helen Reynolds Rose Mary Lyons Pauline Gallagher and Dorothy Young. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Anthony and Mabel Bennett.

Middleport Naomi Roush Zella Cross Evangeline Chapter Order of Eastern Star Willis Anthony Beulah Jones Cross Marah Leonard Helen Reynolds Rose Mary Lyons Pauline Gallagher Dorothy Young Anthony Mabel Bennett

VA Listing Not Needed On Income

Veterans and dependants receiving VA pensions and added income solely from increased Social Security benefits need not report such income to the VA on the December income questionnaire. Any other unanticipated income should be reported. retroactive Social Security payments need not be reported. VA computer will flag cases where increases may affect pension and notify affected individuals in about 30 days.

Pomeroy Veterans Administration Rhodes

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