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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1960

Page

16

Ohioans Quotations From the Ages Highlight Great Figures

A look at notable Ohioans whose quotes shape history from Oliver Hazard Perry and William T Sherman to Ulysses S Grant Horace Mann Rutherford B Hayes Thomas Edison and Sherwood Anderson It notes how back of envelope messages and historic telegrams captured pivotal moments and sentiments in American history.

Ohio William T. Sherman Lancaster G.A.R Columbus Franklin Park Sherman Horace Mann Antioch College Yellow Springs Rutherford B. Hayes Fremont

Thanksgiving visits mark wide Ravings across Reedsville area

The community shares Thanksgiving as many families from Reedsville and nearby towns visit relatives and friends. Notable mentions include Hetzer families of Toledo Akron Little Hocking and Belpre. Barnett of St Peters burg and former Reedsville resident. Kibble of Belpre. Childers with Paul William Lucille Hamilton. Williams of Lancaster and Torrence of Cincinnati. Other visits include Ruth Fourty Colloran Bribbee Sisson Sprague and Dunfee families with extended relatives in Albany Beckley Parkersburg Huntington and Athens.

Marion Hetzer Toledo Raleigh Hetzer Akron Lemoyne Hetzer Little Hocking Lucy Burden Belpre Rise Hetzer Paul Boring Wilbur Sprague Wallace Home Robert Dunfee Junior Wallace Richard Hask Reedsville James Ruth Gary Walton Columbus Russell Lowery Athens James Lee Ruth Steve Petty Parkersburg Nat Carpenter Mr. Carpenter Huntington W. Va Wayne Chevalier Lottridge John Chevalier Grant Boring Melanie Brannon Paul Dean Mary Nichols

Weekend visits span Columbus and nearby towns

Long Bottom and surrounding areas report numerous social calls. Families like Hughes and Lawrence, Babcock and Massner, and Limberger and Hester show hospitality across Columbus Portland Athens and Cambridge. Other guests include Mitchells in Logan and the Andrews in Columbus with travelers from Mason and Parkersburg.

Long Bottom Mrs Howard Hughes Columbus Clyde Lawrence

Perry County Court Notes Highlights Local Wills and Estates

The Perry County Court docket lists wills and estates from Thornville Corning New Straitsville Crooksville and Somerset Route 2. Notables include Grace Cooperider four children executor George McDonald and varied bequests across multiple families with specific sums and real estate values. The Sumner Whittier Veterans Affairs case directs $1600 sale proceeds to cover court costs stamps and distributions to plaintiff Elliott Lumber Co.

Grace Cooperider Thornville Atty George McDonald Margaret Gertrude Spence Corning Ann Barry New Straitsville St. Augustine Church Marguerite Fox Columbus Walter Gessert John Marshall Chicago Elizabeth Kelly Bertha Davis W. J. Davis P. B. Huddleston Crooksville Fred T. Reed Charles E. Rhodes Somerset Sumner Whittier Administrator of Veterans Affairs Washington, D. C William Johnson Elliott Lumber Co

Nike Ajax Missile Details From Central Press

The Nike Ajax is the first supersonic U S surface to air guided missile designed to intercept enemy aircraft. It carries a high explosive warhead and operates from mobile or fixed sites with a typical base of 12 launchers and about 100 personnel. Prime contractor is Bell Telephone Labs.

Jamesh Central Press Nike Nike Ajax Bell Telephone Labs Western Electric Company

Athens Rollerbowl Saturday Junior League Standings and Scores

The Athens Rollerbowl Junior League shows Five Aces leading with high scores 926 in team play and 2593 three game total. Standings list Ww L as teams include Alley CORS Seaee and Sekine POU with mixed results. Team high single and three game marks are Five Aces with 926 and 2593, while individuals T Winning and J Rutkoskie posted top girls and boys scores. This Week results feature Five Aces 4 Alley Masters 0 and other matchups including Alley Cats 3 Rollers 1.

Athens Rollerbowl Alley Cors Seaee Sig COO Cacakaewuns Ae Il S Sekine Pou Csnncus PVO Tor Ciomenionactonee EIU Specciicists Civnsncalens Macaiaoains I UM Suisse Ietnvottasiies Oils Shinegalbanen Peowirs Neces

Local visits and funeral services noted in Kyger area

Mr and Mrs Ernest Green and family of Columbus visited Mrs Green's father Ray Lemley and kin. Local residents attended the funeral of Delbert Rice 81 in Rutland. Mrs Bess Rupe of Columbus visited her mother Mae Tipton recently.

Ernest Green Columbus Delbert Rice Rutland Bess Rupe Mae Tipton

Mammal Diversity Note on Native North American Species

A statement notes that there are 15,000 distinct mammal kinds worldwide with 3,800 native to North America, highlighting regional biodiversity.

North America

Belgium Celebrates Independence Day on July 21

Belgium marks its Independence Day on July 21 with national ceremonies and parades. Government leaders highlight history and unity as citizens participate in public celebrations nationwide.

Beligum

Mason County Land Transfers Report

C E and Flora Sturgeon transfer real estate in Hannan District to State Road Commission. Homer and Nellie Oldaker transfer property in Cologne District to John and Ruth Hayman. Lannes and Ruth Williamson transfer land in Arbuckle District to Rod and Irene Bland. John and Thelma Watterson transfer to Herbert Sisson. Charles and Francis Cottrill transfer to Dana Brown Sr. and Ruth Brown. Jack and Mary Fowler transfer property in Lewis District to Jack and Joan Roach.

C. E Flora Sturgeon Hannan State Road Commission Homer Nellie Oldaker Cologne John Ruth Hayman Lannes Ruth Williamson Arbuckle Rod and Irene Bland Thelma Watterson Clendenin Herbert Sisson Charles and Francis Cottrill Cooper Dana Brown Sr Ruth Brown Jack and Mary Fowler Lewis Jack Joan Roach

Holiday Visitors and Church Meeting At Salem Center

Mr and Mrs Robert Overly and children visited his grandmother. Holiday guests included Lloyd Smith and family C K Smith and daughters Jay Carpenter Bill Garnes Pam Wilson and others. Wayne Roush Ohio University student spent the holiday with family. Salem Center Methodist Church held a business meeting with next gathering set for Dec 12 at 7 30 pm.

Salem Center Robert Overly Mr. Overly Stephan Folley Wayne Roush Ohio University

Agreement Reached to Move PCL Team to Honolulu

China Ho of Honolulu Stadium Corp says a Pacific Coast League triple A franchise will operate in Honolulu next season after a move from Sacramento. The move was approved at a PCL directors meeting with Dewey Soriano noting the Kansas City Athletics working agreement will relocate to Honolulu.

Honolulu China Ho Honolulu Stadium Corp Sacramento Calif PCL Dewey Soriano Kansas City Athletics

Socialists Gain Seats in Saar Legislature

In Saarbrucken Germany the Socialists doubled their seats in the Saar Legislature, marking a significant electoral gain for the party and shifting the regional political balance.

Saarbrucken Germany

Ex Champion Paddy De Marco Injured in Auto Accident

Brooklyn lightweight boxing star Paddy De Marco, 32, critically injured as a car left a parkway and struck a tree. Driver Louis Brano, 27, of New York, also critically injured. De Marco won the world lightweight title from Jimmy Carter in 1954 and later lost it to Carter in a rematch.

Brooklyn Paddy Demarco Louis Brano New York Demarco Jimmy Carter Carter

Local Families Visit Relatives Across Ohio Regions

A flurry of visits highlights regional ties with Mr and Mrs Earl Taylor and Terri Hall visiting Findlay from nearby towns. Akron, Mason City, New Boston, Syracuse, and Rutland are mentioned among relatives and friends visiting in Meigs County and area, with frequent birthday notices and weekend stays noted.

Earl Taylor Terri Hall Findlay Tony Taylor Teresa

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