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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1955

Page

17

Perry County Court News and Local Notices Lantern

Administrator accounts filed in several estates including Bloomfield Border Ferry and others with distributions shown. Private sale report for Jet 115 Crooksville sold to Edward and Mary Debney for 3800. Divorce suit Irene A Walker versus Robert Elmer Walker settled costs. Numerous transfers, guardianships, wills, and probate actions noted. Community items list justice court, marriage licenses, and local road repair requests with names, places, and dates.

Ayew George C. Bloomfield Vietta Ruth Bloomfield Liew Vera Pearl Border Clare J. Border Crooksville Walter B Noon Charles Noon Edward J.debney Mary Debney Fred L. Cannon Rettle Blanche Ferry Harry Cornell Carroll Cornell Dorothy Cornell Portersville Wayne S. Whitehouse Vernon D.” Whitehouse Maggie Sue" Lanning Lester Lanning Avenue Perry County John C. Ferguson James H. Ferguson Betty R. Fergutson James’ A. Browning New Lexington Sophia Mae Lemaster Elisabeth L. Rhodes Lawrence and Rozelia Gilmore Madison Huston B. Mohler Helen K. Mohler Reading David P. Yost Herman Bruckelmyer Thorn’ Township Ell F Mayme E. Bell Donald Patricia Glass Pleasant Township R. Jacob Alma Mohler Frances Mohler Clayton Township Williamn Brown BA. Brown Ralph M.ade Peronat Bipara Fy Sheeran Bagasee Nutty R.A. Chappelear Marcel Lavion Martha E. Levion Verna L. Hankinson John W. Dugan Bess C. Mansfield Martha Decker John O. Nutter Veda N. Butts Irene Walker Robert Elmer Walker Alonzo Myers Tal Edward H. Parker Oak Grove Rena Bonecutter Orty Denman Bob Miller Board of Carrie County Commissioners King Ada ‘Thompson Bulan Rick- Hill Road Ard Ina Welgans Katie?lart Hanna Johnson Rachel Gibbs Garnet Chapman Amy Boston Ethel Fry Ethel Rayburn Areel Adkins Nellie Adkins Allie Adkins Adalee Boston Boston Elizabeth Boston Mike Irene Myers Fannie Roush Donnie Alice Randolph Virgle Wolfe Hollis Thompson Blessing

American Legion Auxiliary set April meeting agenda

The American Legion Auxiliary will meet on Wednesday April 13 at 730 am in the Legion room. The session led by the child welfare chairman Mrs Nelle Shuttleworth and Pan American chairwoman Mrs Delphus Miller will feature speaker Mrs Bess Davis who has visited Panama and will screen films. Panama is the year's study theme.

New Straitsville American Legion Auxiliary Legion Room Nelle Shuttleworth Delphus Miller Bess Davis Panama

Weekend News Notes From Harrisburg Area

Mrs Hutchinson of Suntington and family attend weekend events with relatives in Harrisburg. Emory Waugh and Sharon Waugh visited Sunday school as other locals, including Mr and Mrs Clyde Slater and Mr and Mrs Cecil Slater, connected to Penna households. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Asa Moore hosted a visit from daughter Stel lary Denney as families shared time and photos during the outing.

Korea Japan Frank Donaldson Nell Orndorf Hame Barberton New Jersey Bess Davis Wellston William Bird J. Cincinnati Robert Lloyd Columbus Flossie Lilliene St. ‘Hospital Lary Sarah Rawlins Betty Jean James Sherrand John Sher-r Harrisburg Hutchinson Suntington Maxterell Clyde Slater Luntington Cecil Slater David Mand” Mex Emory Waugh Sharon Alien Waugh Antes PJ. Hutchinson Asa Moore Stellary Denney Levter Waugh

Descendants Still There In Chester Township German Settlement

A Meigs County township once centered on Chester reveals a history of early German families. The piece lists settlers like John Quincy Adams, Henry Betz, Presley Brown, George Buck, Andrew Byrne, A W Cowdry, Jacob Dorst, George Frecker, and Nathaniel Frisbie, detailing Civil War service, landholdings, origin in Germany, and long ties to the township and surrounding areas.

H. Harris Chester Meigs County John Quincy Adams Chane Zowanly Jefferson County John Q. Adams Adams Keno Henry Betz Germany Betz Presley Brown Ohio Andersonville Bashan New York State Athens County George Buck Andrew Byrne Ireland Cincinnati Korea Andrew Bedford Township William Carleton A W. Cowdry Reno Chester Township Jacob Dorst Leutenant Cyril Hoyt George Frecker Minersville Genheimer Award Frisbie Nathaniel Frisbie Cleveland Austin Hecox

Local visitors and family ties mark Murray county life

Murray City records show Mrs. William Snedden and family returning from Michigan while relatives and friends from Ohio, Somerset, Pomeroy, Columbus, Gouster and Lancaster visited. Ancestors tied to War of 1812 through Civil War veterans are noted in Chester Township lineages, including Hecox and Johnson families with farm histories and military service.

Murray City William Snedden R. S. McKay Frasier Mich McKay Snedden Jesse Smart Toledo Brigesdale Ohio Dan Brenting Buchtel Morris Dupler Grand William James Columbibus Wilburt Sanborn Arthur Wilson Corning Johnnie Moody Giouster Charles Barnes Columbus John Snydco Austin Hecox Chester Township Austin Chester Santine Hecox Stout Athens County Sardin Hecox P Peter Harroway Jeroleman New York Bowery Leonard and Broadway Meigs County van ‘Meter Mason County Alexander Johnson Ales der Balle Bedford Benjamin" Knight Daniel

Murray City Weekend Guest List Records Local Visits

Opal Venberger stayed with Chauncey Stewart in Logan and Elroy Shaffer in Columbus visiting Charles Gee at the Veterans Hospital Chillicothe. Residents and relatives from Murray City and nearby towns visited family in Nelsonville The Plains The Plains area and Lancaster Circleville Wiloughby Van Wert Glouster Pomeroy and other locales during weekends and holidays.

Murray City Opal Venberger Chauncey Stewart Logan Elroy Shaffer Columbus Charles Hise Charles Gee Veterans Hospital Chillicothe Gerald Robson James Robson Wilbert Sanborn Sue Emmett Short John Kruger Elmer Evans Rosalie Bert Sweazy Nelsonville Francis Lees Marilyn the Plains Murray Ci Louis Sabo Richard Duffy Ps Lane Vs. Sabo Arthur Wilson Fea Ohanig Mendyaf Glouster Mary Thomas Law John Lilly Lowell Camp van Wert Morris Dupler Sam Costello Charles and Patrick Willoughby

Sunshine Workers Class Holds Regular Methodist Meeting

The Sunshine Workers Class of the Methodist Church met in the church social rooms with Virginia Dishon presiding. The program included singing, prayers, scripture readings, games, and awards to Harris Legge Browning, with May hostesses Ruth Maxwell and Carolyn Craig.

Sunshines Methodist Church Virginia Dishon Ziv Ringmond Harris Kade Legge Ipoberta Browning Ruth Maxwell Carolyn Craig Lauella Hughes Connie Huston Dorothy Thomas Darlene Musick Phyllis Musick Ruth Ansel Lila O'Hare Karen Lillig Susann Lila Titko Roberta Carol Browing Estella Bishop Shirley Craig Sanara Sens Bonnie McGrath One Huston Dishon Gene Phillips Jimmy Browning Richard Williams Edie’ Legge Raymond Harris Ned Ashbaugh Mike Hughes Donnie Bryan Terry Peyton Ronnie Harris Bart Hal Mer Circk Hopkins Tom

Funeral Attendants Gather For Ira Penney Rites

Mace attended services at McArthur for Ira Penney with relatives listed among mourners. Vernon Bray involved in a Barberton auto accident. 8th Army donated over 80000 dollars to the Red Cross during a 41 day campaign. Tokyo reports Japan forming a group to study peaceful atomic power use. Weather and TV listings noted.

Seoul 8Th Army American Red Cross Ty Quine Setondante Tokyo Japan Pri

Local residents gather for celebrations and visits in Mineral area

Mrs Carl French and sister Opal McWhorter honored their late sister Mrs W C Foster of Athens rural with a gathering and dinner at the Foster home. Cpl Clovis Betts recently separated from service visits his parents in New Marsh. Families including Clyde Sickles Jack Sickles and three sons visited Paul Sickles in Pittsburgh. Walter Betts marked his 13th birthday. Funeral rites for Herbert Nelson were held in New Marsh field with burial in Brooks Cemetery. Visitors from Mineral attended Waterson High School Junior Class play in Athens.

Mineral Carl. French Opal McWhor W. C. Foster Athens Rural Foster Cpl Clovis Betts Guy Betts Near New Marsh Clyde Sickles Jack Sickles Paul Sickles Pittsburgh Lavender Athens Walter Betts Darren Cheese New Marshfield Herbert Nelson Mineral Area Brooks Cemetery Darlene Crow Chare Jotte Stephenson Duane Saylor Betty Enlow New Marshfiel Eddie Broglin Glouster W. A. Brooks N. B. Saylor Helen Swaim Jeff John Logan B. Lester Logan Lester Walter McHarg Marilyn Waterson High Scho C. V. Hester

Hamden Social Notes Update on Local Guests and Incidents

Mrs D M Bryson fractured a hip and was taken to Holzer Hospital after an on Main Street accident. The column lists numerous weekend visitors and residents from Hamden and nearby towns, including teachers and administrators at area schools, plus extended family and friends visiting in Columbus, Wellston, McArthur, Lancaster, Dayton, and other Ohio towns.

Hamden D. M. Bryson Nort Main St Holzer Hospital American ‘Association of School Cleveland Hayhurst Evret Wen Alene Steelene Enneth Leach Zatenkt Wayne Matthews Wilton High School Fred. P. Zuspan Phtip Ward Max Ward McArthur Herbert Norton Charles Salts Minnie Gibson Jen Charles Mather James Hlunt Mary Robert Phillips Edward Mather Carolyn Columbus Graden Nettles Lancaster Harry Nettles Sr Lamar Sprague Mr. Sprague George Martin Ella Davis Chillicothe Cleo Davis Dayton Henry Perry Leland Matteson Lee Harper Near McArthur Ralph Matteson Springfield Leland Matte John Mitchell Walters Cincinnati Charles Kisor Farrie Ruth Kisor Roselee Kisor Joe Kisor Earl Fout Wellston Mary Harkins Ray Harkins Addie Danny Near Albany Leo Harper James Steiner Millersburg Minnie Gitson Reedsville Jerry Childers Vu. S Navy Indian Head Rome Oren Childers Lee Wallace Ft. Campbell Peoria Ohio Frank Shumeway Fred Shumway Will Randolph Lawrence Rose Morning Star J. Smith Emma Whitehead Pasient Parkersburg Riley Cowdern H. E. Kibble Hazel Kibble Stevie Bonnie Rockland Coolville Joe Marks Sisson Steve Desmond Bridget Ann Barney Devine Claud Dry Athens Ro Sams Nell Wile Edwards Clark Edwards G. 1 Hamilton Hamilton Philo Ruth Waggoner Effinger Clarksburg Buckley Carroll Randolph St. Joseph's Hospital Posey Junior Daugherty Belleville Zora Betle ‘Taylor Beulah Dye

Ohio Knights Templar to Join Chillicothe VA Hospital Service

Uniformed members of the Ohio Knights Templar commanderies will participate in Protestant services at Chillicothe VA Hospital on Sunday May 1 at 10 am in the Hospitality Center. Knights from Athens and Pomeroy are listed among the participants for hospital day observances. Ambassador Ellis O Briggs has departed Seoul for Japan and will proceed to Peru as the new ambassador.

Uniformen Ohio Knights ‘Templar Chillicothe VA Hospital Athens Pomeroy Seoul Ellis O. Briggs Japan South Korea Peru

Community Notices From Reedville Area Weekend Guests

Local listings show residents and relatives visiting and visiting house guests. Names include Reedsville families and nearby towns with hospital visits, travel, and birthday celebrations noted among friends and neighbors.

TV Writers Seek Time for New Shows Amid Shift in TV

A 1940s era column notes how writers of Martha Raye and Milton Berle programs face pressures as rehearsal and production loom. The piece mentions Skelton and a high tower scene, with executives pondering a delayed schedule and the idea of employing a remote writer to avoid idle weeks while sets and costumes are prepared.

New York Tom Sarasien Cepia Martha Raye Milton Berle Red Show Skelton Triple Cell Uattan’ Tower Sime Woo Amons

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