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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1950

Page

12

Veterans benefits debated as Korea conflict extends

Congress weighs extending GI Bill like World War II for Korean veterans. Debates cover who qualifies, funding of hundreds of millions yearly, and limits to combat action. Proposals include rehabilitative training, automatic life insurance, and waiver of premiums for total disability. Newport tourist shift draws affluent crowds to Breakers and other mansions amid open access at cheaper rates. Funeral services noted for James Hoak in Carbondale.

U. S. Treasury Korea American Legion

Apple Grove Grange sewing contest and local notices

The Ohio Valley Grange sponsored a sewing contest with housecoats. Winners were Harriet Neigh ter first, Mabel Roush second, and Gladys Shields third. Early Roush elected delegate to Cleveland Grangers meeting. News of visits, family births, WSCS parsonage event, and a Beegle reunion with 225 attendees. Donna Jean Hayman born at Mason Clinic. Norma Louise Fenton birth reported in Tuscon Ariz. Kitchen shower for Rev. and Mrs. Wilson.

Apple Grove Ohio Valley Grange Genevieve Nolan Pomeroy Harriet Neighter Mabel Roush Gladys Shields Grange Early Roush Grangers Cleveland Bud Sharpmach Columbus Charles Sayre Loren Peacock Akron Robert McKelvey Ben Hunt William Beegle Kenneth Carl Beegle Bedford John Beegle Cumberland Fred Beegle Asbury Park N. J Harry Beegle New Brighton Frankie McKelvey Rockspring Fairgrounds Harry Hayman Mason Clinic Donna Jean John Hayman Norma Louise C. N. Fenton Mattie Hayman Tuscon, Ariz WSCS

Duendas Dundas A wedding shower planned for Ward couple

A shower for Mr and Mrs Max Ward (Virginia Zinn) was planned at the Ward home September 1. Several relatives and friends called on ill Mrs Ed Warner. Guests included Goldie Allison Ray George McArthur Henry Magee and James Ward. Other visits and dinners noted with local families.

Dundas Max Ward Virginia Zinn Oscar Ward Ed Warner Warner Goldie Allison Ray George McArthur Henry Magee James Ward Indian Lake

First fruit cake reaches island of Ocracoke in 1899

A fragmentary note recalls a 1899 shipwreck of the Ariosto on Ocracoke Island where a sailor washed ashore clutched his last possession, a single fruit cake survived.

Ocracoke N. C Ariosto

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