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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1956
Page
12
The Athens Messenger reports a birthday horoscope urging high purpose and constructive plans. It also lists probate actions in Athens County including appointment of administrators, creditors notices, and court orders affecting estates and filings through May.
A string of Easter weekend visits links families in Donnelsville and nearby communities. Mr and Mrs Ralph Durst and family hosted from Donnelsville and Steubenville while Mr and Mrs Henry Moore of Columbus visited O Arnott family.
Ohioans vote May 8 to choose party nominees for November. The Messenger profiles John Brown Democrat candidate for state treasurer. Brown, 31, Mentor resident, accountant and WWII Marine, Cleveland native, attended John Carroll University, no prior public office, unmarried.
The Cross family business in Meigs County Ohio traces to 1840 when Lucius Cross’ wife opened a store at the family farm. His descendants built a three story Racine, Ohio operation by 1860s. later owners continue the traders network with a woolen mill, hay shipping, saw mill, and river trade on the Ohio.
Local notes show Mr and Mrs Thomas Lambert of Columbus visiting Mrs Lambert's parents Mr and Mrs Everett Sims over a weekend. The Centerville 4 H Club reorganized with safety chairmen Mrs Hollis Kuhn and Mrs Clyde Walker as advisers.
Portland social column lists visits from Mrs. Eugene Ritchie and Paul Lawrence to Parkersburg hospital, births announced for Addison Westfall's son, and multiple weekend gatherings. Residents from Vienna, Parkersburg, Columbus, Ravenswood, and Huntington attended events, planning meetings, and family celebrations.
A man slipped on a waxed floor at home and broke his leg but returned to work the next day. He reportedly walked in using a wooden leg after the accident.
Kefauver reaches about sixty five percent of Democratic National Convention votes after Wisconsin primary adding 28 delegates to his total from Maine Minnesota and New Hampshire. The convention requires 686 votes to win with 1572 total. Harriman of New York holds 66 uncommitted and other candidates trail based on early results.
In Lusk Wyoming St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran organist is Robert Huey II. He cannot see the organ and waits for cues from the minister, so his mother Mrs Archie Huey sits nearby to relay timing cues for his playing.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Hendrix of Toledo visited relatives in Langsville recently. Carol Pierce and Pierce family of Columbus and Rusty Pierce and family of Hysell Run also traveled. Mrs John Dexter and Huntington visitors stayed with Dale Wrights. A daughter was born March 21 at Carmel Hospital to Mr and Mrs William Johnson of Columbus. Johnson is the former Dolores Pierce. Grandparents are Edward Johnson of Mason and Carol Pierce Sr. Mr and Mrs Paul Barnes and children of Pomeroy visited Jack Bartrum and family. Miss Janet McKnight married Kim Yost at Kings Methodist Columbus. Yost teaches in Columbus schools, daughter of Elsie McKnight and Robert McKnight formerly of Langsville. Richard Petty and family were in Delaware on business.
A birthday dinner honoring Elza Huntley was held in New Plymouth. Guests included Mr and Mrs Dale Harris and family of West Jefferson, Mr and Mrs Harry Harris and Mrs Evelyn Turner with daughter, and weekend visitors Mr and Mrs Everett Dicken, Mr and Mrs Vernon Sims and family, and Luella Dicken with daughter. Additional visits from Mr and Mrs Charles Fuller and extended family joined locals from Union Furnace and Columbus.
Mrs. Joan Smith of Florida visits Rutland as Dr Jividen is admitted to Meigs General Hospital. Funeral attended for Mrs Carrie Swiger in Paden City. Church class meeting at Tucker home with a film show. numerous local visitors and weekend guests from several towns.
Cincinnati market notes show mixed demand with cattle and calves steady to higher on some lots, vealers weak, and feeders steady. Slaughter cows and bulls generally steady. wholesale and farm poultry prices are listed, with farm-to-market quotes and quality notes amid small receipts.
The Athens County probate court announces a public auction of the estate of Selby Cox deceased. On April 30 1956 at 1 00 p m the property located at 1 ½ First Street Athens Ohio Lot 2167 J A Watkins Addition will be offered. The appraised value is 2800 00, minimum bid two thirds of that amount, terms cash on sale day balance on deed delivery. Mabel Armbruster administratrix. Lavelle and Vanity Her Attorneys
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