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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1956

Page

14

Dorcas Dorcas Notes Share Family Visits and Reunions

Dorcas Society notes reveal a flurry of family visits and reunions. Mr and Mrs Cyrus A Rhodes and kin joined a surprise birthday party for Martha Rhodes and Harriet Ann at Point Pleasant while various relatives from Ravenswood Columbus and Pittsburgh stayed with or visited the Beegle and Rhodes households.

Dorcas Cyrus A. Rhodes Jami Neville Arthur Warnerson Point Plesant Martha Rhodes Harriet Ann Harold Bibbee, Jr Ravenswood Howard S. Roush Ohio State University Otto Singer Blanche Beegle Arthur Haney Earl Singer East Liverpool Everett Wilson Columbus James Jackson Beaver Fall Laura Sayre Pomeroy Hoe Beaver Hubert Beegle Bedford Arthur Beegles Harry McDaniels Calsnes Iso Beegle Clara Raush Racine Arthur Banks Bill| Beaks Whitesburg Stella Beegle Rush Beegle New Brighton Guy Beegle Donald Allison Nitro W. Va Jack Wood Daugh Mickey Long Beach Y Ser Micky F Calif Kyle Stump Akron Brooks Beegle Beaver Falls Seren Beegle Pittsburgh Charlie Sharps Parkersburg Roy Beegle Clifford Beegle Henry Grimm Gerald Powell

Mason and area residents host weekend visitors

Mason and surrounding communities report weekend visits from multiple families. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. James Maynard and children from Logan West Virginia and Hartford, along with Ellen Grimm returning home with her mother. Additional gatherings feature Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ross hosting visitors from Charleston and Clif ton areas. Reeves reunion announcement notes Aug 26 at John Douglas home with basket dinner.

James Maynard Oliver Rogers Wyatt Grimmette, Jr Logan W. V Lillian Grimm Hartford Eugene Rayburn Mason Bill Taylor Oak Hill Ohio Ellen Grimm Taylors Herman Ross Harlow Chafin John McNeil, Jr Lucy McNeil Ora Cunningham Charleston W. Va Ross Johnny Johnson Clif‘on Guy Blessing Gary Gibbs Vow Boyer Rose Ross Marion Dingy Daugher Middleport Patrick Riley Patricia Ann Everett Ray Bledson W.va Delbert Richardson Richardson Bernie Hanklin Toledo Kerr James Stout Clyde Hammond Eugene Stout Columbus John Stout William —Aumiller Houston Texas Lance Sullins Don Callicoat St. Albans Robert Spriegel Jack Northup James Callicoat Bill Sullins Air Force Vaughn Wheeler Karen Sue Burger Roy Burger George Keith Kenneth Keith Jackson Alice Sprague Albert Wade Carol Jean Lewis Hughes Vernal Biren G. R. Bronson Clara June Grover Harold Cregor Magé Curtis Knotts Gilmert Knotts Sandra Kay

Perry County Court Items Mix Probate and Divorces

Inventory and appraisement filed in the estate of Teresa Grave Anderson. Administrators and appraisers named. Accounts show $1777.64 receipts. real estate valued at $900. Several estates noted with real estate values, personal property, and guardian accounts. Foregoing entries include divorce actions, license revocations, and custody awards. Real estate transfers list multiple tracts across Perry and adjoining townships.

New Lexington Teresa Grave Anderson Emerson C. Wagner Edward Williams A. T. Pettet Louis Mary Roseville Federal Savings and Loan Association Olive Bookman Charles H. Bookman Olive Bookman Et al T. M. Potter Leonard Agriesti Mary Agriesti Howard Zollinger Bert Price Norman Hatem Saboota Hatem John B. Nutter Lowell, L. French Allegheny County Frank Parker Bearfield Township Helene Strobl Mabel Blosser Lanning Homer Blosser Clyde H. Smith New Straitsville Justice of the Peace L. Buman Smith Ellman Virginia Strain Harry H. Strain

Ohio State Fair Adds Atomic Energy Exhibit and Big Names

The Ohio State Fair unveils a wide program featuring an atomic energy exhibit and modern displays alongside traditional entertainment. Roy Rogers and Pat Boone will headline opening events, with Youth Day and industry showcases, plus a 278 168 dollar prize row and multiple themed days. Guardsmen and state police will staff the midway and emergency displays.

Columbus Panorama of Steel Roy Rogers Trig-ists Atomic Energy Ohio Tional Guard U. S. Air Ohio Civilian Defense Ofifice Emer-Gee Ceesaaee Om Techney Dale Evans Ing Pat Boone Red Foley Ozark Mooney Healthland Farm Organization Thursdi Rte

Bidwell WSC Met with Nine Members and Visitors

The Bidwell WSC met August 4 at the church with nine members and one visitor present. Members conducted readings and a program led by Mrs. Margaret Black, with a litany by Mrs. Helen Wickline. A pie social and parcel post sale were planned for August 30 at 6:30 p.m. on Wickline's lot.

Bidwell Bidwell W. S. C. S Hollie Murray Margaret Black Helen Wickline Ethel Stice Nell Kraus Della Stevens Murray Wickline Grover Saunders Saunders Floyd Call Edwin Marion Jen Hinsen Ralph U. S. Navy Ed Hinsen Pelford Pier Elwood Hinsen Columbus Arthur al Adkins Suthur Okla Hinsen Holzer Hospital Dean Hayes Rita Hayes Hayes Floyd Hayes Dayton Parks Ranny Blackburn Donna Gaultney Bill Smith Hal Shoemaker

Hamden Old Kyger Notes Roaring Weekend Visits

Carolyn Roushy and Becky from Charleston WVa visit Hunting- ton area. Numerous weekend guests include the Scott and Spires families, Virgil Darst, Harold Wheaton, Joe Jarvis, and many neighbors. Local picnics and family trips mark a busy community spread across Hamden and adjoining towns.

Kyger Carolyn Roushy Becky Charleston W. Va Jon Donna Arthur Casto Rune Bert Scott Middlewort Park

Madison Homecoming Planned at Madison Church

The annual Madison homecoming is set for September 2 at Madison Church located two miles east, inviting community members to attend.

Madison Madion Madison Church

Nevada Prison Inmate Traced After Alarm

Carson City reports Raymon C. McDonnell an inmate jailed for grand larceny triggered an alarm at Nevada State Prison. Guards later found him in a wheat field reportedly waiting for lunch. officials say he was not hungry and had not escaped.

Carson City Nev Raymon C. McDonnell McDonnell

Superhighway Plan Faltering in Michigan

Detroit reports Michigan has scant chance to join a proposed pay as you go superhighway system linking the north with the Gulf. The Michigan Turnpike Authority dissolved after a three year existence leaving State Highway Commissioner Charles M. Ziegler as the victor in a long feud. Authority members voted to maintain only skeletal operations.

Detroit Michigan United States Gulf States Michigan Turnpike Authority Charles M. Ziegler

Birthday celebration for Ne w Gobring hosted by HEMLyen mrs Gedlard Lane

A party marked the 1th birthday of Ne w Gobring with games and lunch. Attendees included Kathy and Ernest Lanning New Straitsville. Nancy and Diane Sherret Columbus. Joey and Jerry Swaro Drakes. Diane Gaule. Jimmie and Charles Foura Pleasantville. Joyce Foura. Phillip Patty Donnie and Marjory Hughes. Jimmie Sharon and Sandy Reynolds. Dickie Belinda Cook. Lily Mae Cook. Marie Lanning. Dorothy Gehring. Additional visits by Mrs. Florence Sanders Mrs. Mary Essex and children Billy and Marlene to Mr. and Mrs. Lance Marshall Fosters.

Hemlyen Gedlard Lanening New Gobring Kathy Ernest Lanning New Straitsville Nancy Diane Sherret Colum Joey Jerry Swaro Drakes Diane Gaule Jimmie Charles Foura Joyce Foura Pleasantville Phillip Patty Donnie Marjory Hughes Sharon Sandy Reynolds Dickie Belinda Cook Lily Mae Cook Marie Lanning Dorothy Gehring

Television Programs By Charles Mercer at National Convention

The article discusses how San Francisco and New York time differences affect TV coverage of the Republican National Convention. It notes viewers on both coasts watching the same programming, and suggests starting sessions at 6:20 p.m. EST and 3:00 p.m. PDT to reach the largest audience.

Charles Mercer San Fran New York Cisco San Francisco

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Hollywood Anne Berry Godwin Raleigh, N. C Anne Dorcas Social Notes Randson Stevie Addie Powcell Carl Beegle Tenn East Sparta Bill Blake Jim Carpenter Bob Norma Kay McKelvy Belpre Butch Ruth Ann Gaul Samuel Fowlkes Ronny Ginger and Lindon U. K Casto Meigs General Hospital U. K. Castos Richard Sellers Portland Eugene Betty Sellers Howard Lane Canton Carl Theiss Georgie Beezle 0. K. Casto Poland St. Mary's Gdansk Perry County Court NO Lait i Muvcmason Lexington Mitzi Y. Thompson Wayne S. Brengman Margaret Sharlene Hammer Somerset Marlin G. Southall Crooksville Frances’ M Frame James W. Self Sr Helen B. Self Pike Township Clarence E. Bell William E. Bell Harrison Township Harry J. Bennett Paul I Ruth Cannon E. G. Bierly Josephine Shields H. J. Bernly Mary Adams Mae Clarence Wollet Monroe Township Mitchell J. Thomas Mary M Thomas Junction City Ann R. Adams Rex Bertha Huffman Pauline James Sheets Hilda R. Ervin Saltlick Township Tunbridge England Old Kyger News Hamden Clark Vanset ofSolumbus Vanset Fred Sisson Viola Darst B. E. Fife and Dale Wayne Sisson Virgil Darst William Oxyer Roy Sisson Carole Kenny Everett Swisher Wheaton Donna Jean Spires George Higgins Wheeler Crouch of Poplar Jenkins Charles Frances Judy Jimmy Plummer Dayton, Ky Wendell Roush Ortha Carl Jenkins John Spires of Rutland Evans Mr. and Underwood Edward Spears Allen Spears Don Williams Roseville Carole Ann Oxyer Glenn Rupe Huntington Rupe Ben Rupe Forest Wheaton Harold Juanita Shirley Wheaton West Virginia Roy Jarvis Joe Jimmy Wheaton Clarence Wheaton Tommy Erskine Grace Miller Fostoria Coma Blankenship Poplar Ridge Marcella Leroy Hill Rodney Paul Hill Grace Miller Marie Kenny Wheaton Harold Wheaton Ellen Harold Hill Shade Hill Radnew Donna Rupe Ethel Scott Charles Roush Addison Carroll Snyder Zanesville George Gardner Linda Frank Gunter Neva Gunter Brady Ballard Dover Elmer Spaulding David Lewis Bartram Cleveland Martin Hash Eno Robert Grant Cheshire Dale Mulford Ann Bean Blaine Ralph Meigs General Kenny Little Carlton Carole Ann Dow Little Har S Old Little Madison Homecoming Nevada McDaniel Florence Sanders Mary Essex Billy and Marlene Lance Marshall Fosters Mabel Dennis Velma Mat Alissa Berry Ida Dennis William Turner Nina Kayle Glenna Williams Grace Russell Jere Dishon Lancaster B. 0. Fitzer Alda Deller Carl Woodsfield Paula VanMeter Helen Baughman Fairborn Clarence Thompson Lake Burr Oak WBNS WHTN WSAZ wLw Fox Hour Ina Ray Hutton Chet Lang Robin Hood Armchair Theater Broad de High Armcnair Theater Armchair Theater Mystery Theater Mystery Theater WwLw Wens Ray Mullana Ray Muland Farm Carson Ernie Spock Beckinaay Shook Beek Bow Crosby Bob Crosby Palm Festival Bbc Gusen Casper Capel Mr Windeett Genes Canteen Kate Witchen Gene's Canteen Lacy Quiz Kids Star Playhouse Chet Long Crunch & de Atmenair Theater Armidair Theater
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