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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1957

Page

11

Wedding Vows Read at New Haven Lutheran Church

Miss Wanda Lois Roush and Larry King were wed Saturday at New Haven Lutheran Church with vows read by Rev. Raymond Peters. The ceremony featured gladiolas and mums, seven-branch candelabra, and Chantilly lace attire. A reception followed in the church social room.

New Haven Wanda Lois Roush John Roush Larry King Ralph King New Haven Lutheran Church Raymond Peters Julia Edwards Sandra Roush Carol Gibbs New Haven Pool Jo Ann Kessinger Camp Caesar Webster County Bethel Vance Herman Layne Vance North Carolina Harry Layne Jim John Layne

Roush Clan Reunion Set in Ohio Aug 17 18

The 246th Anniversary Reunion of the Roush and allied families will be held August 17 and 18 in West Union Ohio. A Friday banquet occurs at the high school with reservations to the president. Saturday’s event takes place at Serpent Mound. Lloyd S. Roush is association president and Nellie Roush Farnsworth is secretary.

Roush Rousch West Union Ohio Serpent Mound Lloyd S. Roush Nellie Roush Farnsworth

District 12 Jaycees Meet Here Sunday

Athens Jaycees hosted the Presidents Council of District 12 at Stadium Restaurant. John Sutton state vice president spoke in the morning session and Duane Smith national director headlined the afternoon. Presidents from Athens Logan Pomeroy Chillicothe Waverly Portsmouth Ironton Gallipolis attended.

Athens

Minersville Families Take Week Long Trips and Watch Catfish Catches

Local families from Minersville and nearby towns vacation across several states with extended trips to Wisconsin Tennessee and Florida. Catfish catches reported include an 23 pound fish by Craig Wehrung and an 11 pound catch by Don Rea. Relatives from McKeesport Cleveland Canton and Barberton visit and assist with care after a fall.

Minersville Muskingum River Don Rea Donna Reva Craig Wehrung James Rea McKeesport Rea Edward Parker William Parker Columbus Rowden Lansing Mich Kenneth Farley Charleston W. Va Cleveland Essie Mossman Wisconsin Charles Withrow Tennessee Martyn Grueser Miami Fla Gladys Smith Barberton Ohio Linnie Rummel Fannie Kasper Harold Wiggins Vernon Fred Mescher Mike Clarence Owens Freddie Grundy Sandra Jimmy Grueser Canton

First Canal Abandoned Amid Shift to Panama Route

The United States began a transoceanic canal project through Nicaragua in 1899 but abandoned it in favor of the Panama Canal. The decision redirected the effort toward a shorter route, altering the pace and focus of early 20th century engineering plans.

United States Atlantic Pacific Nicaragua Panama Canal

Long Bottom News Notes

R H Pullins underwent leg surgery at the Dayton veterans hospital after transfer from Newark. Mr and Mrs Jacob Smith of Dayton visited their son David Smith over the weekend. The annual homecoming at the Methodist Church is set for Sept 1. Mrs Dagmer Rummager hosted her Lexington KY son in law and daughter for a weekend. Effie Torrence returned from a month with relatives in Cleveland and Jeromesville. The WSCS met with Mrs Clyde Lawrence. five members attended. The next meeting will be with Mrs C E Myers. Repairs proceed on the Methodist Church with new ceiling walls and lighting. Mrs Bertha Ullman of Caldwell visited week with Mr and Mrs C E Myers. Mrs Ella Shaner of Jeromesville and her son George of Ashland visited here with Linnie Swan.

New Haven Rhododendron Farm Women's Club Martin Middleport Bend Sewing Club N. O. Wein H. R. Andrews New Jersey Everett Sinnett Point Pleasant Ona Dyer Bellaire Ohio Jess Felicie Wheeling Mark Ward William Gibbs Keith Arnold Tom Hoffman Cincinnati B. J. Cunningham Huntington Bertha Cunningham T. B. Roush C. O. Sayre Ben Sayre New York City Clawson Grimm Kenova Bettie Jane Grimm University of Tallahassee Fla Ralph King Dan Rairden Chattanooga Tenn Harald Smith Columbus Lloyd Roush Carol Judy Fry Rochester N. Y F. H. Barringer KH. Elis Princeton Bob Ellis Bill Ellis R. A. Ellis New Haven Methodist Church Sergeant Ellis West Virginia Marvin Kenney Grace City Texas A. R. Quenon Charleston Albert Mehlmann Keeney Mehlmann Pete Ohlinger Lester Ohlinger Holzer Hospital Long Bottom R. H. Pullins Veterans Hospital Dayton Newark Jacob Smith Clyde Lawrence C. E. Myers Bertha Ullman Caldwell Ella Shaner Jeromesville George Ashland Linnie Swan

Sphinx Statue Details Length and Form

The Sphinx in Egypt is described as a human headed lion statue measuring 189 feet in length. The article notes its iconic status and historical significance.

Egypt

Athens County Land Deeds Summary of Transfers

Land transfers list in Athens County includes D L McVay to Howard Stanley for 25 acres in Lee and numerous other deeds. Transfers cover properties in Campbell's Addition to Athens, Grosvenor's, Locust Heights, Troy, Waterloo, Canaan, Coolville and Townsend Addition with multiple individuals named as grantors or grantees, reflecting a busy real estate docket.

D. L. McVay Howard Stanley Lee Marvella Crawford William Jackson Canaan Martha A. Carpenter Deltz Harold M. Bright Campbell’s Athens Lorena Smith Howard Romine Marvin D. Glasgo Atwell M. Wallace Glenwood Ray S. Hedges Robert D. Rudd John T. Everett, Jr Hughes Rowland Luta Wright Alice S. Lockard Grosvenor’s Mary Saunders Smith Floyd M. Wolfe Curriers Charles Shields Ralph M. Smeck Inlet Troy Helen V. Merguson Irene E. Hall Locus Catherine Mae Brown Bern Erma Jagers Clayton Smith Clarence Notstine Wolfhard Baumgaertel G. R. Gunder Laura G. Gunder Coolville Robert L. Curtis Fredrick R. Shafer Townsend

Carpenter Social Notes Show Weekly Family Visits

Mrs Verlin Howery spent a week with her son Ray in Washington D C where he works at the FBI offices. Several relatives from Columbus Athena Charleston and Norfolk visited same time.

Carpenter

Divorce Petition Alleges Gross Neglect And Cruelty

Annabelle Fields seeks a divorce from Lawrence Fields in Common Pleas Court on gross neglect and extreme cruelty. The couple married April 15 1945 in Ripley West Virginia. She requests temporary alimony and custody and support of four minor children.

Annabelle Fields Lawrence Fields Nelsonville Common Pleas Court Ripley W. Va

Watermelon Crop Value Rises Sharply in United States

In the last five years the watermelon crop value climbed from 30 million to 43.5 million dollars nationwide, reflecting strong production growth and market demand across the country.

United States

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