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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1956
Page
12
Ravenswood hosts an evening by the Junior Women’s Club in the Community building with buffet, decorations, gifts, and contests. Officers and guests enjoy games as funds go to Wheel of … and Kaiser Aluminum project doctor David L. Mandry begins Ravenswood work with US Steel Gary and Temple University training.
Dinner hosts Mr and Mrs George Mason entertained Ralph Rogers and guests including Miss Dorothy Saylor and Mrs Loretta Ross at Hamden. Wedding news for Miss Ida McCoy and Robert Saylor, and lists of visitors from Columbus, Parkersburg, Wellston and Ravenswood accompany local society notes. Building permits total 115000 discussed along with county clerk race and church conference. Historic sports notes mention Bill Burton Braves record and Willie Mays 30 HR 20 SB milestone.
Charles Merck in New York previews a TV dramatization of Lincoln’s era with actors Lemmon and Laughton. Jim Bishop notes the project stirs strong interest in Civil War lore while cautioning about factual accuracy. The writer plans to revise the script and stay close to the historical record.
The Fri family from Athens with eight children saw multiple members attend Ohio University and teach in Vinton County. James Fri, once principal of Zaleski schools, also studied at OU, as did Et 1 and Ada who taught locally. During the 1863 Morgan raid southern soldiers bivouacked at Creola and General John Morgan’s forces were quartered at the Fri farm home, later held by John Karns.
The Creola area of Vi nton County is tied to the Frick family who were long time landowners and leading farmers. David E Fry, his German grandfather Jacob Frick, and matriarchs are noted for rural service and church leadership. The article traces migrations from Baden to Ohio, pioneer settlements, and the Frick family’s roles in building the Latter Day Saints community at Creola, along with descendants in education and public service.
Memory of our dear father Jat Sckes who paused. Add 08 per word for all words Days. 15 Words or Tess 210 dd 4 per word for all words Cane Weiner A. For Rent genuine American floor sander with brand new T indh ger for rent. Price reasonable Wheaton's 20 W Union Street. TERRIFIC The way we’re saving Lastre for leasing. GRASS RUN Mr and Mrs Clarence Wright and daughter called on Mr and Mrs Burt Davis. Other recent callers were Mr and Mrs Don Kennedy and children of Pomeroy and Race Davis of near Rutland. Mr and Mrs Carl E McClure and children of near Albany were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Marion McClure. Other callers were Mr and Mrs Merle Davis of near Langsville. Mrs Burt Davis and Mrs J W Brogan attended stork shower for Mrs Opal Hollow at Jeanette Davis home.
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