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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1953

Page

19

Over the Back Fence School Changes in Attitude

C H Kantlett notes a shifting tone among youths toward the new term. Some boys scoff at school while others nostalgically recall past adventures, yet a common reluctance to embrace routines remains, with a veteran columnist advising patience and enjoyment of each life stage.

C. H. Kantlett Sae Saturday Blade

Coolville Lodge elects Henry chief ruler for six months

Larry Henry of Ireland district near Coalville was chosen chief ruler of Cooley Sunrise Lodge No. 11 IOOF for six months. Bob Barnett named deputy chief ruler, with Paul Hankins past chief ruler and other officers elected. Hawkins installed officers. meeting set to September. Ice cream served as gift to attendees. Faculty scholarship and Magnolia project noted.

Coolville Larry Henry Ralph Henry Ireland Coalville Cooley Sunrise Lodge No Independent Order of Odd Fellows Bob Barnett Nile Barnett Paul Hawkins Bill Null Kenneth Null Philip Rogers Euegene Randolph Ermmett Simmons Roger Hornsby Virgil Smith Robert Martin Inside Sentinel Dennis Creeger Outside Sentinel Don PF. Hawkins State Board of Control Ray Strickter Hawkins IOOF James Parr Carthage Troy High School Ohio University John Taylor Lottridge Friendly Garden Club of WSCS Methodist Church Ira Kincade Nett Norman Bessie Taylor Centennial Congregational Ireland Church Keith Massie Carthage Tray High Ohio River Captain Massie Stevenson

Moment of pride as a boy greets a weary elder

The narrator recalls delivering something tired and slow and feeling a quiet pride. A boy regards the speaker with sympathy, noting the lined face, wrinkled brow, and thinning hair. A second boy comments on the approach, revealing a mild interaction amid shared fatigue.

School Ready for Return as Students Prepare for Fall Term

A busy mood surrounds the start of classes as students express eagerness to return. The high school planned a vacation and sports routines continue with the football squad receiving uniforms and daily practice beginning August 20.

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