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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1957
Page
5
Forest Service rangers face overcrowded campgrounds as Operation Outdoors seeks 850 million to expand camping and picnicking sites. The plan aims to add 2150 new grounds to serve 40 500 more families, addressing rising recreation visits from 18 million in 1946 to 45 million in 1955.
The Advisory Board of the Order of Rainbow for Girls postpones its Nelsonville meeting for one week due to Athens inspection that night. Easter guests include Mr and Mrs Ed Rosser and Mrs R W Veon with Lance and Bob Veon, plus Kathy Salts from Columbus. Nearby visitors include Mrs Harvey Stuber and Cadiz and Lancaster guests visiting Mrs Kessinger and family.
Nelsonville residents are called to bring clothes for the rummage sale at the building next to the post office on Friday at 6 p.m. The sale is scheduled for Saturday. If unable to bring rummage, call Mrs. Martha Howe for pickup.
A 1957 dress pattern No 8490 with PATTO RAMA for sizes 3 to 8 years features a boat neckline and sleeve options. Patented pattern details and yardage are listed with a 25 cent price, requests for order by Anne Cabot at The Athens Messenger New York address. The Needlework Album offer highlights 56 pages with crochet and quilt items.
Edward V. Collins transfers Inlets 371 and 372 in Chauncey to John H. Pierce. Rolland Slisher sells 0.26 acre in Dover Township to Lloyd Wade. Pauline A. Wackins transfers Dover Township real estate to Rolland Slisher. Theodore Kelzenberg transfers Inlets 816 and 817 in Kelzenberg's Addition to John A. Miller to Glen Q.C. Sni der in Chauncey. Ira Cunningham transfers real estate in Chauncey to Hester Cunningham. Edmond T. Smith transfers 58.16 acres in Dover to Paul E. Brown. Garth R. Miller transfers real estate in Dover to Fred W. Wheaton.
Cub Scout Den 6 from Pack 64 visited Mount St. Mary Hospital on Saturday morning to donate 14 Easter baskets for young patients spending Easter in the institution. Co leaders Mrs. James Linscott and Mrs. Ira Peters accompanied the group and the den members included Larry Barber Allen Peters Bill Davis Mike Haffner Robert Smith Chuckey Mohney Ronnie Hartley and Mike Linscott.
In Nelsonville a father and son from Deanville were charged with assault in Magistrate George Schoonover's court over the weekend by their wife and mother. Clarence Warren’s charges were withdrawn by his mother Emily and he was assessed court costs. Obe Warren, the husband, was fined $10 and costs. Arrest was made by Constable Maywood Byers.
Final rites for Edward Byers 59 of Millfield Route 1 are set for Wednesday at 9 30 a.m. at St Patrick's Church Buchtel with burial in St Patrick's Cemetery A rosary will be recited Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Johnson funeral home and friends may call until service time.
Land transfer notices from York Township and Nelsonville list deeds for James J. Barrows to John Edward Lewis 41 acres in York. R V Oakley to Sunday Creek Coal Co. 80.14 acres in York. Julia Ann Love to Clarence Wigman real estate in Nelsonville. Esther Wolfe to Donald Fink in York Township. Roy QO Davis to Roger W. Wolf et al in Nelsonville. John A. Fisher to Austin B. Cope in Nelsonville. James Smith to Dale Leroy Evans two parcels in York Township. M G Woods to Joy Bobo and Ramona Ward in Nelsonville. Duard Mohney to William R. McDonald in Buchtel. Scott C. Stover et al to Uhlan Doolittle .49 acres in York.
The Viount St. Mary Hospital notes report births for Dale R. Canter and Paul Culver families, listing a son and a daughter. Admissions include Edith Robinson and Anna Eddy among others, with several residents and staff named. Dismissals include Melvin Hook and daughter.
Four women cadets are students in the Military Academy of Turkey, the Turkish equivalent of the U S West Point, indicating progress in gender inclusion within the military education system.
Chauncey Society reports weekend visitors from Columbus Mr and Mrs Hubert Bobo. Sunday dinner guests at the Howard Bobo home included Mr and Mrs Bill Evener Diana and Penny of Sugar Creek Mr and Mrs Bill Bradley Billy and Bonnie of New Athens.
Transfers show Olah F Shamel to Roma E Douglas and others in The Plains and Alexander Township. Additional deeds list James Paul Brooks to Dallas C Hesnher and Marion O Johnson to Floyd W Wolfe among properties in Alexander. Woodrow W Bobo to Carl Erwin in Lodi Township. S R Coen to Virgie Pratt 3.85 acres in Lodi Township. Sunday dining guests and visitors noted from Athens Chauncey The Plains Amesville and Point Pleasant areas.
Mrs John Crabtree of Chauncey announces the birth of a daughter Delinda Lou on April 17 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Okey Phillips of The Plains and Mr and Mrs Orville Crabtree of Chauncey.
Nelsonville The Deanville School helpers will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the school. Mrs J Blicker art teacher will show artwork. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. George Washington died at the age of 68.
An advertisement promotes Colonaid as a new laxative that moisturizes dry colons and adds bulk to stimulate the bowel. It claims overnight relief for occasional to chronic constipation, plus safety for pregnant women and no gas or bloating. The 60 tablet package costs 98 cents.
Mercury reveals a striking redesign that dramatically changes its appearance while remaining in the same affordable price range. The new body is unique to Mercury, with no shared platform or styling with other cars in its lineup.
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