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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1951

Page

5

London chess tournament marks 100 years of international play

An international chess tournament opens May 26 in London celebrating a century of such events. Twelve foreign masters and four British players compete over 28 days for 2800 dollars in prizes. The piece notes chess origins dating back thousands of years and cites the 1851 first international event organized with the World Exhibition by Howard Staunton, famed European chess champion.

Great Great Britain England London Howard Staunton Europe

Rutland Social Notes

Rutland social notes show James Thomas on a business trip to Ashland. Mrs. Marcus Roush stayed with her daughter in Salem Hl. Visitors included Mrs Adeline Snowden Alberta, and others. Edna Mae Swick visited her sister Hilda Grueser. Ethel Snowden spent days in Athens. The Pierces visited Mrs Mary Hubbard in Syracuse for a weekend.

Rutland James Thomas Ashland Marcus Roush Salem Elsie Wood Adeline Snowden Alberta Laomi Cremeans Betty Siders Marion Nicholson Edward Edna Mae Swick Hilda Grueser Ethel Snowden Athens Clinton Pierce Eugene Kennedy Columbus Kennedy Manoger Charles Kennedy Nny Cremeans, Jr Allen Grueser Ernest Harrison Hysel Run Carlos Snowden C. Greer Geraldine Burke Ernest, Jr Granville College Ave John Holt New Lima Pomeroy Grace Thomas Rosa Barnes Goldie Anderson Edith Bean Anna Miller Thelma Harmon Maggie Combs Maude Rawlings Ethel Jackson Rebecca Folen Bertha Giles Lucille Myers Judy Titus Blanche Jirden Florence Mutchler Evelyn Jorden William Castoe Cleveland Helen Castoe Larla Kelly Allen Braley Johnnie Braley Birdie Mae Haley Paul Swick Paula Jean Joe Swick Lawrence Schmitt Robert Dunfee Floyd Dunfee Jean Ann Middleport Clarice Longstreth Langsville Gerald Tate Dayton Raymond Smith Nora Tate Ryger Harlow Tate Clyde Rupe Eva Fleming Noretha Robert Roberts Bertha Chase Flossie Hull George Wells Floyd Davis Wilkesville Eleanor Stivers Dallas Taylor Avenell Jordan Freddie George Ethe] Snowsden Robert

Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid Society Meets at the Church

The Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid Society gathered at the church with Mrs. Travis Chesser leading devotion after a business session. Contests awarded wins to Mrs. Heifken and Mrs. Welling, followed by refreshments hosted by Mrs. Chesser and Mrs. Suart for numerous locals and visitors.

Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid Society Travis Chesser Heifken Welling Chesser Suart Cora Davis Gerald Bryan Fred Heffken Carl Welling Herman Brugh Jimmie Brugh Zanesville James Coey Ralph Glenn Chalfant Trimtle Perry Chalfant Jacksonville Fred Olbers Church of Christ Keng Elton Bustrom Marie Williamulstrom Hooper William Bulstrom Robert Lee Kentucky Greens Run

Zoning Nuisance Alarm Over Off Premises Dogs and Cats

Floyd Brown reports many complaints from irate gardeners about dogs chickens and cats taking the place. Dogs roaming off owner property are a nuisance and will be confiscated. owners will be prosecuted. The piece notes a gathering in Kensington Ohio for a funeral and visits by several residents, with mentions of health and illness in the community.

Kimberly Floyd Brown Jaw Brown William Davis Harvey Carsey Miami Fla Kensington Ohio Davis Goldie Dupler Harold Davis Minnie Collins Elia Six Six

Funeral services for Mrs Anna Powell held at Chester church

Funeral services for Mrs Anna Powell conducted by Rev Leroy Hiett at the Methodist Church of Chester. Several locals are noted visiting and hosting, with a Laurel Cliff Health Chair meeting and a surprise package winner announced.

Laurel Cliff Anna Powell Ernest Powell Leroy Hiett Methodist Church of Chester Denver Nelson Middleport C. F. Hill Anna Buck Igia Dient Lester Brookover West Virginia Charles Dieh Arvin Paul Archer Columbus Dave McGee Allen Eichinger William Musser Glenn Thompson Allen Fichinger Shirley Hiett Pearl Parker Ruth Musser Georgia Diehl

Social visits fill South Bloomingville weekend

Mr and Mrs Forest Tatman and daughter Joann joined Mr and Mrs Ivan Brown for Sunday evening. Visitors included Woodrow Fetheroll of Logan and George Davis with Esley Davis. Norma Warehime stayed with I C Daugherty, and more guests called on families in Taunton Williamsport Columbus and Lithopolis while Maxine Johnson visited Lancaster.

South Bloomingville Forest Tatman Joann Ivan Brown Woodrow Fetheroll Logan George Davis Esley Davis Norma Warehime I. C. Daugherty Pearl Shaw Stewart Dennis Taunton Marion Johnson Alva Brown Columbus Charles Davis Flora Speakman Williamsport Shelby Daubenmire Frank Keck Lois Sylvia Delmer Denton Rosa Rainey Lithopolis Earnest McCreary Charles McCreary Paul Smith Meda McCreary Maxine Johnson Lancaster J. J. Johnson Claud Weaver Jesse Kitchen Lester Whitcraft

Local Social News Roundup of Visits and Moves

Mr and Mrs Roy Rife of Cottageville Kansas visited Roys father Horton Rife Pvt Grant Russell spent a furlough with his wife Imagine Russell Ross Shuler spent a weekend with Robert Elkins Sandy Buck returned to Zanesville after visiting grandparents Theodore and Mrs Whittington Mr and Mrs Pearl Edwards spent a Sunday with Edwards parents Langsville Delmar Durst visited Charles Lipton Mr and Mrs Walter Underwood moved to a newly purchased home from Wesley Ward Mrs John Veith referenced.

Roy Rife Cottageville Kan Mr. Rife Horton Rife Grant Russell Imagine Russell Ross Shuler Robert Elkins Sandy Buck Zanesville Theodore Whittington Pearl Edwards

Sunday Social Notes From Carbon Hill Community

The report lists several visits and social gatherings across Carbon Hill and nearby towns. Attendees include Sonia Blake Judy Devol Candy Spencer Merleen Lynda Corby and Rosa Clark at Mrs Viola Corbys home. Ice cream and cake were served.

Viola Corby Sonia Blake Judy Devol Candy Spencer Merleen Lynda Corby Tommy Clark Rosa Clark Eileen McGrath Guy Stedman Guy Hartman Billy Hall Oak Grove William Russell Buchtel Artie Hall Harry Guess Clara Spannow Margaret Logan Wm. Brooker Mark Brooker Andy Brooker Alice Smith Medina Ray Smith Ella Guess Marie

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