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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1960

Page

2

Khrushchev Voted Newsmaker Of The Year 1959

Nikita Khrushchev named Newsmaker of the Year 1959 by AP editors marking his 1957 and 1959 top status. He led a 12 day U S tour, presented a world disarmament plan, and warned of war while negot iating Berlin. Newsmaker in foreign affairs and other categories noted.

Nikita Khrushchev Associated Press Kremlin Stalin Khrushchev Ross Hungary United Nations West Berlin East Germany Camp David Eisenhower Russia Charles de Gaulle France Wernher von Braun John XXIII American Motors George Romney Romney Charles van Doren Congressional Investigation Committee Boris Pasternak Pasternak Dr. Zhivago West Soviet Union Ingemar Johaasson Floyd Patterson Casey Stengel New York Yankees

Nixon Mediation Feels Steel Labor Pact Near Final

After 22 hours of talks in Washington the steel industry and workers agreed on a 39 cent package over 30 months. Vice President Nixon and Labor Secretary Mitchell led mediation lifting the threat of a strike and easing inflation worries. Union and industry leaders praised Eisenhower Nixon and Mitchell for the settlement reached at the Sheraton-Carlton Hotel.

Richard M. Nixon James P. Mitchell Pute Congress New York Stock Exchange Mitchell Nixon GOP R. Conrad Cooper U. S. Steel Cooper David J. McDonald United Steelworkers Union Washington McDonald Sheraton - Carlton

Four Toledo councilmen cleared to take office after delay

Four newly elected Whitehouse village councilmen in Lucas County were deemed ineligible for not filing campaign expense statements by deadline. Prosecutor Harry Friberg reversed, citing a secretary of state circular, allowing them to take office but barring them from seeking re election after two years. The four are Frank Taikachek Bernard Heilman Paul Jones and Richard Lehman.

Toledo Ohio Whitehouse Village Lucas County Harry Friberg Board of Elections Friberg Ted Brown Frank Taikachek Bernard Heilman Paul Jones Richard Lehman

Miss Gatehel Installed Job's Daughters Queen

Miss Jeannie Gatehel of Glouster was installed as honor queen of Bethel 56 in a special ceremony at the Masonic Hall. Installing officers were Miss Sue Sayre, Miss Donna Chadwell, and Miss Posalie Mescato.

Glouster Jeannie Gatehel Ralph Gatehel Bethel International Order of Job’s Daughters Masonic Hall Sue Sayre Donna Chadwell Posalie Mescato Susie Eveland Linda Myers Donna Sweeney Cheryl Davis Karen Zimmers Patty Brewer Linda Russell Karen Dugan Carol Jewell Susan Barrett Barbara Guinther Sharon Ha Diana Andrews Jeanne Moscate Nancy Mingus Jamie Flemings Della Chalfant

Reynolds Host Christmas Dinner In West Columbia

Mr and Mrs Frank Reynolds hosted a Christmas dinner at Mason Parkette honoring their employer. Guests included Elizabeth Jeffers Dorothy Cartright Sandria Burns Helen Roush and several Reynolds family members. Visitors from Point Pleasant Buckhannon Letart and Savannah joined in the celebration.

West Columbia Frank Buddy) Reynolds Mason Parkette Elizabeth Jeffers Dorothy Cartright Sandria Burns Helen Roush Doris Morning Jane Wolf Judy Roush Thelma Luckydoo Clarence Eddie) Fife Jimmie Bumgarner Nelson Reynolds Kenneth Reynolds Norman Reynolds Frank Reynolds Paul Blessing Point Pleasant Lizzie Stewart Ben F. Roush Mary Buckhannon Ben Qo. Roush Cris Leming Letart W. V Lester Foreman Savannah Georgia Helen FE. Roush

Local Visitors And Hospital Notes From Our Area

N Straitsville and Staten Island visitors stop by Mrs. Charles Giffin. Mrs. Charles Evans is a patient at Mount St Mary Hospital Nelsonville. Olis Trevey visits his Pomeroy home. Jay P Ridge of Dayton visits Mr and Mrs William Rawlins. The Ross family from Columbus and Esther Williams spend holidays with relatives here. Christine Beattie a Hilliard teacher stays home. Edna Rawlins visits Logan. Gary Ross of Columbus spends the weekend here. Charles Evans Delphus Miller and Lynn visit Mrs Emma Evans at Mount St Mary Hospital.

Clarence Ogborne Staten Island, N. Y Charles Giffin Charles Evans Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Olis Trevey Pomeroy Jay P. Ridge of Dayton William Rawlins Jack Ross Columbus Esther Williams Newark Christine Beattie Hilliard School Edna Rawlins Logan Gary Ross Delphus Miller Lynn Emma Evans George Reddin

Civil Rights Backers Eye Early House Vote

Civil rights advocates claim enough support to break the Southern obstacle and push a voting rights bill to an early House vote. Emanuel Celler reports strong backup amid a recess drive and anticipated Senate debate around mid February with Johnson pledging earlier consideration.

Washington House Emanuel Celler House Rules Committee Celler Congress Civil Rights Commission Senate Lyndon B. Johnson Texas

Officials Seek For Cause Of Sandusky Fire

Officials probe the cause of a $400000 Sandusky blaze that gutted a Woolworth store on Columbus Avenue and damaged two other buildings. Forty five firefighters from Sandusky and Perkins battled for six hours in subfreezing weather, sending seven firefighters and one city street worker to hospitals. The Woolworth store interior was ruined, and smoke and water damaged nearby S. S. Kresge Co and a shoe shop.

Sandusky Ohio Perkins Woolworth Co Columbus Avenue S. S. Kresge Co Woolworth Kresge

Local Family Visitors and Holiday Guests Sitters

Letart Rey Forest Murray and multiple couples called on Ed Fry who is ill. Holiday guests at Harley Banecutter included Adra Bright and children Herman Blessing and son Adra Hoffman and children.

Adra Bright Herman Blessing Adra Hoffman

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Ike David L. Bowen David McDonald Afl-Cio United Steelworkers Supreme Court Pope John XXIII LABOR Ingemar Johansson Newsmaker Wernher von Broun Athens Moleskin Gatehel Job Miss Gatchell W. Columbia N. Straitsville Bowman's Chauncey, Ohio TA Cdaalal Es Chi Pyeth Ab Ae Dee Reet BO Saale Reimans Shoe Department
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