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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1955

Page

6

Athens residents take trips and visit kin across states

Athens families report summer travels including Chad Bourn North Carolina and Columbus Ohio visits by Prof and Mrs C D Morris. Strole and Mor, roommates, and others returned from vacations in Cincinnati, Louisville, Knoxville, and the Smoky Mountains. The Barnes family vacationed three weeks in Columbus with sons John James and Harry. Walter Porter and wife completed seven weeks touring the South and West visiting Huntsville and Fort Collins before returning home.

Ang Athens Chad Bourn N.C Glen Fe Re. Strole Mor Ohio University C. D. Morris James Dewave Wise Harry Barnes Cannonville Columbus John James Harry J. W. Kelley Cincinnati Louisville Knoxville Tenn The Smoky Mountains Lamington Fort Hy Tmy Walter Porter South Huntsville Ala William Bryant Louis Fort Collins Col

Wedding bells and travels tie up through Athens to Columbus

The article follows Mr and Mrs Porter visiting relatives in Los Angeles Milwaukee and Columbus with trips to the Grand Canyon and Orange County. It notes Eleanor Thackery Richards green and Beverly Chain among guests and mentions a wedding at First Community Church with plans for future residence in Columbus and a post may teaching assignment in Panama for three years under the Methodist board of Foreign Mission.

Grand Canyon Lon Angel Nira E. Thackery Eleanor v Trac Nary Richa Green Columbus Mise Kelle Ilandre Laurence B Renter Lumbus Ohio L! Iverty Te’ Pi'ieta Pat Sooty Asbury Sletrech Yonkat Previn Columbue Beverly Chain Feriy Carol Herb Athens New York City Pauia Methodist Board Bemsihan Kappa Phi Wesley Foundation Theta Sigma Phi Urna

Keeton Family Burial Ground at Lake Hope Ohio

The burial ground atop the highest hill near Lake Hope is the Keeton family plot, a pioneer site believed to predate the state’s resort era. The graves, carefully fenced and preserved, were dedicated by the state for burial purposes and are not disturbed amid surrounding forest and state lands. Locals recall Keeton ancestors and note artists at work on the site, with memories of the dead still kept alive.

Lake Thedale Ohio Keeton Lake Hope Aren Keetons Zales State Forest Tast Gt Patrick P Weirs

Keeton Family Burials Highlight Lake Hope Cemetery

A fragmentary county obituary notes Keeton family graves near Lake Hope in Vinton County. It mentions George Keeton born 1779 in Virginia, Washington Keeton who married, and Esther Fee, with a family line including several children and local figures such as Isaac and Joe Green. The piece references nearby farms, a park expansion, and accessibility via a winding road from the lake.

Keeton Davie Ohio Kansas George Keeton Virginia Washington Keeton Lake Hope Leroy Benson Ares Jaton Esther Fee Stella Darnell Eary EM. Musgrave Wash- Hill Blacktop Fromington Keeton Brown Township Ton County Keetons Finneys Parthena Washington Kee ‘Mney Lockhart Waa Khippa Terrelix Heasleys Isaac Keeton Washington Keends Dunne Greens Smedson Joe Green Vinton County Isaacsoner

OVST Company Picnic Hosts Board and Students in Valley

The Ohio Valley Summer Theatre Company members and directors visited Mr and Mrs Glen Foster for their annual picnic. Mrs Margaret Davis organized the event with her staff. Tables lined the lawn with summer flowers as guests enjoyed supper and skits, ending with a playful cat

Ohio Valley Summer Theatre Company Glen Foster Margaret Davis Te Cat

Beta Sigma Phi Gifts Arts Building to Boys Village

Beta Sigma Phi dedicates an assembly arts building on the Boys Village campus as part of a gift to the village. A Wooster Gazette Band concert leads to the dedicatory address by Walter W. Ross. The facility houses an assembly hall, classrooms, trade school, service building, and staff residences for six resident boys from various social agencies.

Beta Sigma Phi Boys Village Woostersgazee Walter W. Ross Wooster Smithville Orrville Assembly Arts Amnwest Zoe Baird Athens Jour Beta Sigsmerter Mathi

Calendar Notes From Bethany and Plains Churches

Community calendar lists Temple WSCS at 8pm hosted by Mrs. Nowett Stanley and Mrs. Roy Woodum. Rich Methodist Church hosts a business meeting with officer reports. Fat Church has a 1 20 p.m. reception at 7 p.m. Naomi Bible Class meets The Plains Methodist Church with Elva and Alta Cooper at 7 30 pm. Fidelity Rebekan Lodge convenes at 8 pm.

William ‘Omerve Hiewtives Bethany Temple Wscs Nowett Stanley Roy Woodum Wetu Rich Methodist Church Carol Canaanville Myfat Church Naomi The Plains Methodist Church Elva Alta Cooper Fidelity Rebekan Lodge

Vacation Tips For Families From Dor Lynn Whipple D M

Doroth y V Whipple M D offers vacation guidance for families with young children. She stresses planning around kids naps and activities, avoiding long car trips, and suggests a simple family-friendly meal idea like ham with creamed corn. The article reflects a domestic, period voice with practical tips for a relaxing summer with children.

Vacation Ideas For Families And Young Couples On A Budget

The piece suggests affordable countryside getaways near a lake and mountains offering privacy and help with child care, plus options like inviting friends for credit in exchange for chores. It mentions staying with grandparents or hosting at home, and hints at a wedding tale where a Duchess’s ceremony becomes a costume event in Monnikendam during a 600th anniversary celebration.

Sendrarnte Wai Monnikendam Netherlands

Leftover Potato Mix Snack Idea From Fridge

A rough note describes dicing leftover potatoes and mixing with frozen mixed cooked ingredients, adding tangy French dressing and chopped greens. It mentions serving with sliced cold meat, a cup of milk, and several tablespoons of molasses as a simple snack.

Bath Coup in Bridge Defends Bold Play at Table

A bridge lesson explains the Bath Coup named after Bath whist experts. It traps the leader into continuing a suit, allowing the defender to win tricks by forcing continuation and timely discards, with West’s graphed defensive line pushing the lead into clubs and spades for the contract’s defeat.

Oswald Skewer Santard Bath Jack West South Acai

Birth Announced for Lisa Anne Patton at Sheltering Arms

Dr and Mrs W W Patton announce the birth of a daughter Lisa Anne on August 5 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. The Pattons also are parents of son Craig age. Mr and Mrs Grover Patton of Silted and Mrs L Barr of Madison Wisconsin are involved.

W. W. Patton Lisa Anne Sheltering Arms Howpstal Rs Grover Patton L. Barr Madison, Wise Patton Craig

Bridge bidding puzzle with vulnerable nemher side issue

In a cautious duplicate scenario South holds O15 WK9S2 9Q86 455 and must decide after North East South West open with 2 clubs and pass by South. The question asks what final action South should take given the vulnerable context and prior bidding.

Nemher North East South West

Fragmented note on font inquiry to manufacturer

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a font request to a manufacturer and asks for sour money or payment. The readable items are inconclusive about product, date, or parties involved.

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