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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1957

Page

3

Mothers to March on Polio in Millfield

Chauncey Mrs Amy Jo Moody Mothers March on Polio chairwoman asks Millfield residents to light porches at 6 30 p m Wednesday January 23 as the listed workers visit homes including Mrs Ethel Gould Mrs Anna Pearl Kozma Mrs Kathleen Mingus Mrs Esther Danner and Mrs Ruth Omen and Moody.

Chauncey Amy Jo Moody Millfield Ethel Gould Anna Pearl Kozma Kathleen Mingus Esther Danner Ruth Omen Moody

Two Runs Reported By Glouster Firemen

Glouster firemen responded to two weekend runs. Saturday at 9 a.m. they went to Lawrence Limo’s residence in Little Italy with little damage. Sunday at 4 40 p.m. they assisted the Jacksonville fire department at a Russell residence attic fire on Route 13, with most damage from water.

Glouster Lawrence Limo Little Italy Jacksonville Russell

March of Dimes Gets Parking Meter Dimes

Chairman Albert O. Hall announced the City Council approved a plan to direct all dimes collected in parking meters this week to the March of Dimes campaign. Motorists are urged to contribute by using dimes, not nickels or pennies. Mrs. Dora Parker accepted the Treasurer post on the committee.

Albert O. Hall Dora Parker Hall

Services Conducted For John Kaszonyi

The Chauncey funeral for John Kaszonyi who died January 4 in Sheltering Arms Hospital took place in Nelsonville. Burial followed at Green Lawn Cemetery with mourners from Columbus Niles Cleveland Shawnee McKeesport Detroit Athens Chauncey and Millfield.

Chauncey John Kaszonyi Sheltering Arms Hospital Nelsonville Green Lawn Cemetery Elizabeth Willis Columbus Niles Cleveland Shawnee McKeesport Detroit Athens Millfield

Seniors Lead 1957 Sunflower Minstrels at Middleport High

Middleport High School stages the 1957 Sunflower Minstrels with senior participants and veteran performers. The senior class co sponsors the show to fund a New York City trip, while Fides Longe of Knights of Pythias backs the project. New acts include Margaret Haggy and a quartet. Dress rehearsal is tonight for an 8 15 curtain Wednesday.

Middleport Middleport High School New York City Fides’ Longe Knights of Pythias Margaret Haggy Long Bottom Mang

Philathea Society to meet at Church of Christ

Middleport notes announce the Philathea Society of the Church of Christ will gather Thursday evening at the church. Members are urged to attend as plans for upcoming activities are set.

Middleport Philathea Society of the Church of Christ

Home Builders Class Meets at Lohse Residence

Middleport residents report the Home Builders Class of the Church of Christ gathering tonight at Harold and Mrs Lohse's home in Pomeroy for a community meeting.

Middleport Church of Christ Harold Lohse Pomeroy

Mrs Denver Rice Hosts Child Conservation League Meeting

Mrs Denver Rice will host the Child Conservation League event Thursday evening at her home with assisting hostesses Mrs Theo Neutzling and Mrs Donald Lowery.

Middleport Denver Rice Child Conservation League Theo Neutzling Donald Lowery

Dinner Guests Highlight Middleport Visit

Miss Bernice Bowen hosted guests Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hurley and children Judith Warren Donald and Bruce from New Martinsville W Va. The Hurleys, former Middleport residents, were overnight guests Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Radcliffe and their dinner companions.

Middleport Bernice Bowen Robert Hurley Judith Warren, Donald Bruce New Martinsville W. Va Hurleys Ralph Radcliffe

Local residents noted in weekly social items

Sgt Leonard Gwiadzdowsky returns to Arlington Virginia for honorable discharge March 1 after weekend with wife and daughter. Beatrice Edwards Romeo infant Jane Leslie had surgery. Pamela also a Romeo child. Various patients and visitors listed from Holzer Hospital and local towns in Ohio.

Leonard Gwiadzdowsky Arlington Albert Romeo Beatrice Edwards Columbus Jane Leslie Romeos Pamela Charles VanCooney Holzer Hospital Locust Street Val E. Reynolds Galipolis Pat Jan Everson William K. Everson Sixth Avenue G. E. Preston Bob Huntington Parsons Cincinnati Edward Tewksbarry Tommy Earl Clark Wellston

Parking Meter Take For Week In Middleport

The mayor's office reports Middleport parking meters collected 153.30 dollars last week. The figure reflects total receipts from all meters during the seven day period.

Middleport

Five Persons Fined In Mayor's Court

In Glouster last week Mayor Thomas Williams Sr reports five arrests and fines. Charles Drake of Taylor Ridge faced AWOL surrender to military police. Lowell Rankin of Glouster jailed three days and fined 108 dollars. Link Morris of Glouster jailed three days and fined 108 dollars eighty cents for driving while intoxicated. Alice Keirns of Millfield fined 13 dollars for unsafe driving. Agnes Losey of Millfield fined 5 dollars for disorderly conduct. Delbert Skinner of Glouster fined 9 dollars fifty cents for unsafe operation.

Glouster Thomas Williams Charles Drake Taylor Ridge Lowell Rankin Link Morris Alice Keirns Millfield Agnes Losey Delbert Skinner

Four Men Fined Two Forfeit Bonds in Court

In Mayor E. F. Robinson's Court in Pomeroy four men were fined and two bonds forfeited. William Ronald Miller of Gallipolis received three days in jail and a $100 fine plus costs for driving while intoxicated. Clyde E. Kuhn pleaded guilty to unlawful operation and was fined $5 plus costs. Troy Ohlinger Jr. and Eugene Willoughby paid $5 plus costs for running traffic lights with costs suspended. Ernest M. Overholt Jr. and Ray Litteral forfeited $15 bonds for speeding.

William Ronald Miller Gallipolis Clyde E. Kuhn Troy Ohlinger, Jr Eugene Willoughby Pomeroy Ernest M. Overholt, Jr Ray Litteral

Jaycees to Meet at Sportsman Club Lake Burr Oak

The Trimble Township Jaycees plan a Wednesday 7 p.m. gathering at the Sportsman Club at Lake Burr Oak. Refreshments will be served and tickets for the Jaycee Anniversary dinner will be on sale at the meeting.

Glouster Trimble Township Jaycees Sportsman Club Lake Burr Oak

Birth announced for David William Born in Crooksville

Mr and Mrs W H Strausbaugh Crooksville announce the birth of a son David William on January 6 Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Andrew McKinney Morristown and Mr and Mrs Roy Strausbaugh Redtown

Chauncey W. H. Strausbaugh Crooksville David William Andrew McKinney Morristown Roy Strausbaugh Redtown Austin Chapplear Glouster Route 2 William Betts Elaine McKinney Garnet Aten Ida Aten Letart W.va Miss Aten Carol May Strausbaugh Red Town Paul McKinney Paulette Ruth Ann

Prayer Meeting At Morristown Holiness Church Home

Cottage prayer meeting hosted by Morristown Holiness Church at Mrs. Paul McKinney home Friday at 7 30 p m led by Betty Steele.

Chauncey Morristown Holiness Church Paul McKinney Betty Steele

Chauncey Area Personal Notices Highlight Local Visits

Local residents report multiple Sunday visits and travel plans. Pearl Attwood of Wellston visits her parents, Betts. Grover Patton heads to Florida for a month. Bets and Betts kin host Lena Koon and John Betts. families including Smith Johnson Moody and Robinson gather for birthdays and visits across Athens Route, Letart, Glouster, Newark, and Morristown.

Grover Patton Florida William Betts Lena Koon Columbus John Betts Springfield

Birth of Daughter Kimberly Lynn Burris in Crooksville

Mr. and Mrs. Don Burris of Crooksville announce the birth of daughter Kimberly Lynn at Mount St. Mary Hospital on January 9. The couple also has a son, Charles Joseph. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Leo Morrison of Trimble and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burris of Trimble.

Trimble Don Burris Crooksville Kimberly Lynn Mount St. Mary Hospital Burrises Charles Joseph Leo Morrison Charles Burris

Glouster Garden Club Hosts Spring Evening

Glouster Mrs W A Craft hosted the Garden Club at her Spring Street home with 11 members and one guest. Papers on vegetables by Mrs Thomas Reese and hydrangeas by Mrs B R Angle were read. A bouquet from Mrs Esta Haskins honored the hostess Bess Henshaw assisted. Harold Vaughn led the business meeting. Rebekahs To Meet at Jacksonvillle IOOF Hall Tuesday 7 pm.

Glouster Garden Club Spring St Harold Vaughn Thomas Reese Iva Price B. R. Angle

UMWA Auxiliary District Convention Set for Jacksonville

The UMWA Auxiliary hosts a district convention at the Eagles Hall in Jacksonville on Wednesday at 7 30 p m Locales from The Plains Chauncey and Glouster are invited to attend

Jacksonville UMWA Eagles Hall Plains Chauncey and Glouster

Posture To Be Discussed The Trimble Township Meet

The Trimble Township Home Demonstration Group will meet to discuss posture and related health topics. Members will review exercises and gather tips for daily routines.

Trimble Township

Posture and Foot Care Program Planned in Athens

Tuesday January 15 1957 at 1 30 p m at the home of Mrs H H Zimmer 17 Dew St a program on Posture and Care of the Feet is planned by local women groups.

H. H. Zimmer Dew St

Senior Progressive Study Club Meeting Planned

The Senior Progressive Study Club will meet Tuesday evening at 7:30 at the residence of Mrs. Norbert W. Johnston. Mrs. Earl Whaley and Miss Sabra Armstrong will have charge of the program.

Norbert W. Johnston Earl Whaley Sabra Armstrong

Nellie Tayloe Ross First Woman Governor

Nellie Tayloe Ross becomes Wyoming's first female governor serving from 1924 to 1926, marking a historic milestone in state leadership and women's political advancement.

Nellie Tayloe Ross Wyoming

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Ases Atl March of Dimes RAK Nowi Craig Noble Famous Brand Rockford Railroad Sox Bradford Maag Chillicothe Huntington and Barbara Jones David Wiley Gail Stumbo Debbie Grueser Tom Kelly Eddie Kitchen Edward McComas Middleport Social Notes Philathea Society Mrs. Rice Widdleport Personals E. F. Robinson David William Born Drydock Mine Chauncey, Ohio Drydock Coal Company Ohio Pearl Attwood Clarence Jordan Dan Keirns Robert Smith Patricia Sandra Dan Johnson Mr. Smith Mrs Everett Johnson Carl Moody Jerry Jimmie Jess Moody Newark Dale Robinson Truman Arkansas Glouster Society Glouster—Mrs. W. A. Craft Esta Haskins Bess Henshaw Rebekahs Nineveh Rebekah Lodge IOOF Jacksonvillle Athens Messenger Court House Perry A. Riggs Meigs County Township iLicense Cadillac N. Court W. Carpenter
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