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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1955

Page

13

Youth Conservation Topic Draws New Haven Club

Joe Bailey spoke to the Nehacliman Club at Mr. FE A Schackel's home about the Youth Camp near Ripley Jackson County. The camp is in early construction and may rival Jackson's Millis Youth camp. Arbor Day plans include planting pink Mogwood in Newten Club Park. The event notes many local attendees and mentions a late February wedding for Mr. Bradford.

Joe Bailey Nehacliman Club FE. A. Schackel Bailey Ripley Jackson County Said Newten Club Carroll Adams Foster Grinstead Lester Zerkle Clyde Rice Harry Schwab Il Batey George Burns Earl Clark James Pieh David Fields Jr William Gibbs Victreet Thomas Hoffman George McKnight John Edgeway Harry Miller Edward Ryan Winona Pickaps Schaekel Donald Cooke

Rhododendron Farm Club meets at Mrs Sayre home

Mrs. O O Sayre hosted Rhododendron Farm Women's Club with assistance from Mrs T B Roush. Mrs Edwin Jewell led the lesson “Food Makes a Difference in the Child.” Attendees included numerous members and guests: Mrs Charles Yonker, Mrs Pete Grinstead, Mrs Douglas Roush, Mrs Harry Grimm, Mrs Robert Hoffman, Mrs Clarence Thomas, Miss Lester Rickard, Mrs Albert Roush, Miss Ora Rickard, Mrs Grace Roush, Mrs T B Roush, Mrs O Roush, Mrs Charles Jewell, Mrs Fred Spencer, and Mrs Cliff Cook.

O. O. Sayre Rhododendron Farm Women’s Club T. B. Roush Edwin Jewell Charles Yonker Pete Grinstead Douglas Roush Harry Grimm Robert Hoffman Clarence Thomas Lester Rickard Albert Roush

Mrs. Andrews Hosts Bend Sewing Club Meeting

Mrs. H. R. Andrews hosted the Bend Sewing Club at her home. Refreshments were served to members including Mrs. Hallie Roush Mrs. W. T. Stone Mrs. L. J. Ruttencutter Mrs. F. A. Batey Mrs. N. O Wein Mrs. Martha Juling Mrs. Donald Smith Mrs. Herman Layne Mrs. Phil Wolpert Mrs. R. F. Bryant Mrs. Ottie Roush Mrs. Paul Scally and Mrs. J. L. Stewart.

Andrews H. R. Andrews Bend Sewing Club Hallie Roush W. T. Stone L. J. Ruttencutter F. A. Batey N. O Wein Martha Juling Donald Smith Herman Layne Phil. Wolpert R. F. Bryant Ottie Roush Paul Scally J. L. Stewart

Local businessmen discuss civic welfare plans

Local businessmen's association held a meeting in the fire building with about 15 of 35 to 40 members attending. They planned a spring cleanup and noted meetings occur the second Tuesday each month. Ambitious plans for business and civic welfare were discussed but not yet developed.

Businessmen's Association

Textile painting lesson given at Girl Scout meeting

Instructions in textile painting were given at a Girl Scout troop meeting led by Mrs Earl Caldwell. The troop’s patrols plan a valentine party. Attendees included Judy Arnold Kitty Brown Eleanor Roush Shelby Grinstead Sharon Knapp Sharon Sayre Suzanne Wolpert Donna Smith Sue Ellen Goodnight Dolores Reitmire Anna Yonker and Ellen Fay Hartley.

Earl Caldwell Judy Arnold Kitty Brown Eleanor Roush Shelby Grinstead Sharon Knapp Sharon Sayre Suzanne Wolpert Donna Smith Suellen Goodnight Dolores Reitmire Anna Yonker Ellen Fay Hartley

Missionary Group Meets at Mrs. Roush’s Home

Mrs. O. C. Roush hosted the EUB Missionary Group meeting with Mrs. Boyd Scott in charge of devotions and Mrs. F. A. Batey directing a leadership program. The lesson, Mount ains To Be Moved, covered issues in India, Pakistan, and Ceylon. Attendees included Mrs. Harry Capehart and family, Mrs. Bert Roush, Mrs. Howard Burris, Mrs. Bernard Leiving, Mrs. R. F. Bryant, and Mrs. Helen Scott.

O. C. Roush EUB Mra Boyd Scott F. A. Batey India Pakistan Ceylon Harry Capehart Phil Sherry Capehart Bert Roush Howard Burris Bernard Leiving R. F. Bryant Helen Scott

EX-RESIDENT DIES IN WHEELING LIFE OF MRS MYRTLE POTTS

Mrs Myrtle Potts former New Haven resident died at her Wheeling home. She was daughter of the late Mr and Mrs W W Grimm. A brother Otto Grimm of Fifth Street attended the funeral services.

Myrtle Potts W. W. Grimm New Haven Wheeling Otto Grimm Fifth St

Frances King to Wed Glen Bradford of Manchester Ohio

Engagement announced by Mr and Mrs Herbert King for their daughter Frances to Glen Bradford of Manchester Ohio. The couple plans to marry in a future date.

Mrs. Herbert King Frances Glen Bradford Manchester Ohio

Markets Report Brings Mixed Livestock Prices in Cincinnati

Livestock prices show hogs steady to higher with 180 to 285 pound ranges. cattle and calves trade dull with most bids lower. Receipts light. feeders and dairy types mixed. regional report notes weaker demand and uncertain trade activity across hogs, cattle, and calves.

Cincinnati USDA

Egg and poultry price report from Cincinnati ap

A Cincinnati market update lists current receipts and wholesale prices for eggs by grade size and color, including large white 38-41 and large brown 38-41, medium white 38-36, and decas 24-26. It also cites poultry fryers to B percent, heavy hens 22-34, old roosters 20-11, and butter at 65 with potato price range 2.00-5.15.

Cincinnati U.S

Eastern Star attendance and regional visits noted in Point Pleasant area

A group including Mrs. Thomas Hoffman and Mrs. Phil Batey attended an Eastern Star inspection in Point Pleasant. Residents and relatives frequenting Parkersburg, Huntington, Charleston and Morgantown areas are listed with visits, moves, and hospital recoveries amid community notices.

Thomas Hoffman Phil Batey David Fields, Jr F. A. Batey Ona Dyer Eastern Star Point Pleasant Ben Sayre Plain City Onio Mra O

Lincoln's wit as life preserver during the war

An editor's note recounts Abraham Lincoln using jokes as lessons and parables to persuade and console during the Civil War. The piece cites instances where Lincoln used humor to deflect criticism and avoid cabinet reshuffles, illustrating his belief in laughter as wisdom.

Associated Press Abraham Lincoln Lincoln Hines

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