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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1951
Page
2
In Rangoon Burmese reporters received a Russian thought test after Soviet Ambassador Alexander Saveliev arrived. A Russian aide dismissed a clipping as false and warned not to exaggerate. The exchange ended with the aide declaring Only Americans exaggerate.
Fragmented notice shows Superintendent of Insurance declaring compliance with state laws for an Ohio insurer. It references assets and liabilities, solvency needs, and a signed oath with the official seal. The garbled text also hints at Illinois state references and financial data, but specifics are unreadable.
The Messenger invites reader submissions of service member addresses for the Military Mail Call column. It lists several entries including Harry L Frost of Athens Route 4 serving on USS Gunston Hall. Roscoe B Aner of Athens Isle 4 in 34th Infantry. George W Searles of Millfield Route 1 in Has. Co.. Robert T Searles of Millfield Route 1 in 590 Signal Construction Co.. Richard C Jones of Gloucester in Co E 169th Infantry, 43rd Infantry Division, at Fort Bragg during Southern Pines Exercise.
NEW LEXINGTON The Perry County Horseshoe tournament will be held on Rush St Courts in New Lexington on Aug 27 with doubles and singles events. Fire Chief James Schmotter of Crooksville named Ivan Baker as assistant chief, Lloyd Hammers as captain and Bob Allen as president of the Firemen's Club. Crooksville gardeners complain of drought and parched crops with expected yields under half. Microfilm of real estate records filmed in Cleveland to Muskingum County for indexing. Mrs. N P Blatt resigns from New Lexington high school to teach in Pleasantville. Perry County Common Pleas Court heard a motion in R L Springer vs A E Hull Pottery Co. request for audit withdrawn. C Ray Ride nour begins 30th year as clerk for New Lexington board. eight superintendents served. County commissioners adopt $288 349 general fund budget for next year, up from $275 007. Crooksville Board of Education hires Miss June Martin as home economics teacher. Navy aircraft carrier squadron member Robert R. Allen, airman apprentice, grandson of Mrs. Margaret Allen of Crooksville.
The stitching sisters 4-H Club met at water tank playground for a Wiener roast. Attendees included leader Mrs Mildred Thompson and members Patsy Davis Rosemary Burke Thurma Thompson Phyllis Joanas Melvenia Walters Pete McQuade David Cooks Alice Lanning Bill Thompson Patsy Wallace. Visitors tracked include Mr and Mrs Charles Davis visiting Barberton and Mona Morris from Glouster visiting Mr and Mrs William Bird. Sgt Donald Ridge returned from Korea for a 30 day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs William Rawlins. additional visitors listed Mrs Kert Quison of Cincinnati and others at the Bird residence.
Corning residents share updates from the EUB Church gathering honoring Jo Ellen Earnest as she prepares to join Atterbury College. Delegates Mae Rodgers and Earnest will attend Westerville EUB conferences this week. Funeral for Rev. Anthony Tague in Crooksville. burial there. Several local visitors and staff changes noted as schools prepare to open September 4 with William Forshey as superintendent.
A 20 year old former movie actress who earned $1000 weekly has left acting to enter the San Vicente Novitiate. Juanita Quigley began in films at age three and is now Sister Quentin Rita of the Catholic Daughters of Mary and Joseph.
New Delhi sources said India consumes its entire 25 000 tons annual castor oil output but exports about 100 000 tons of castor seeds after meeting a requirement of 6 000 tons.
Lottridge social roundup notes dinner guests at Mr and Mrs Francis Coen include Gerald Phillips of Guysville and Mrs R M Allen and daughter Mary Alice in Parkersburg as Allen's brother in law Lennon Townsend underwent surgery. Mrs Albert Warner convalesces after major surgery at Camden Clark Hospital. Robert Bernard of Malmisburg visited his brother Arnold. C D Swartz returned from a week at Stoutsville camp meeting. Jolly Workers Club met with Marguerite Burdette. lunch served cafeteria style and corn prepared for canning. October meeting planned with Ruby Vandall. Picnic dinner Sept 15 for Jolly Workers Club and families at Route 50 roadside park. Ida Atherton visiting daughter Ray Williams. Mitchell Barnhart attended Barnhart family reunion. EUB Christian Endeavor met at John Archer home with 24 attending. Eleanor Coen led business session and devotions. refreshments served by Mrs Archer and Naomi. Homecoming of the EUB Church drew residents from Marietta, Belpre, Athens, Torch, Sumner, Bethel Ridge, Graham Chapel and Lottridge.
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