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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1955

Page

2

Chamber Hears Hospital Drive Plan Details and Goals

Mason County Chamber of Commerce board heard representatives outline a county hospital drive led by Dr. Jack Buxton. The goal is to raise 200000 dollars with federal funds covering 61 percent, to build a four bed hospital, with hopes to reach 900000 total. the plan envisions a dual staff model serving the people of Mason County rather than doctors.

Point Jumasan Hoursong Chamber of Commence Mason County Hospital Jack Buxton Chamber W. W. Smith S and Chamber Paul F. Cummings Buxton Hospitas Mason County Jett Holzer Hospital

Immigrant 30 000th admitted under ICEM program

The 30 000th refugee admitted under the ICEM program arrived with his wife Anastasia and three sons. A German ethnic family, the Zinmers, fled Bessarabia after Russian annexation. Sponsor networks and the Lutheran World Federation aided their relocation to the United States. The family hopes for work at Ford and resettlement in Michigan.

Bessarabia Anastasia Robert Adolph Albert Zimmer Lutheran World Federation Edward Kunde la Cal Zinmers Wille ICEM Vladimir Smereka Ford Thomas Smereka Dearborn Michiy Germany

River Traffic Notes From Keeley to Indiana Across Rivers

Keeley down at 12 35 pm with two empty barges. Northern down at 6 19 with eight barges of steel. Joseph Smith up at 7 39 pm with three barges. Winfield Solvay at 21 10 and Teddy Number Four at 3 5 am. Ohio and Kanawha gauges and river levels reported. Chambersburg readings 19 feet upper, 111 feet lower. running rivers and locks down to date. Ships and barges listed by time and cargo across multiple vessels and dates.

Keeley Pam E Fine Semet Aix Joseph Smith Winfield the Solvay Teddy Ranger Sochi State Indiana Bruce Neville Jones Jerry Bosworth Francis Gerow James Zubi Chai Buble George Bai

Clement reminds Ike of campaign pledge on TVA

Gov Clement and Citizens group urge President Eisenhower to suspend the Dixon Yates deal and restore TVA to maximum efficiency. They demand ouster of those responsible and warn the president not to ignore his campaign promise to curb the deal and protect regional and national interests.

Gov Clement Ike Mone Annate Een Jom Memphis Frank G. Clement TVA, Inc H Tae, Tern Dixon-Yates Sion Ita Eisenhower Dixon Tennesee Valley Authority William L. Sturdevant Citizens ’ Foup Tim TVA Free World Dinon-Yates

Dixie Educators to Back Segregation Policy

The Atlanta Imochla Board of Education voted to revoke for life any teacher who instructs both Negro and white pupils in the same classroom. The resolution strengthens segregation and says teachers required by higher authorities to teach segregated classes who refuse will be paid for the full term of their contract.

Atlanta Imochla Board of Education

Letart Falls Community Notices and Reunion References

Local notices list relatives visiting in Letart Falls and surrounding areas. Names include Mrs Lula Newland of Long Bottom visiting daughter Mrs Everett Somelly, the Van Meter Reunion at Portland Park, and friends from Racine Syracuse Charleston and Racine visiting families. Various weekend gatherings, guests of Mrs. Orville Ripley, and multiple family connections across Ohio Valley areas noted.

Letart Falls Wilam Besser ‘Thomas New York Ity Dan Hartinger Lula Newland Long Bottom Everett Somelly Ohio Valley Grange Cheshire Milo van Meter W. Wilson van Meter Portland’ Park Bobby Crow Dick Roller Mid ‘Gleport Mildred Chapman Find J. S. Quick Triads Agnor

Installation Postponed Mike Reynolds Arrives

Mike Reynolds arrival postponed installation due to absence of new chancellors. Born Tuesday in Gallipolis second child for Mr. and Mrs Marion Reynolds Athens Ohio. Grandparents Clyde Reynolds Loveland Ohio and Mr. and Mrs Charles E. Ro. Jim Nibert Huntington, Ruth Romine formerly of Ryger.

Mike Reynolds Point Pleasant Marion L. Reynolds Athens Huntington Reynolds Ryger Ruth Romine Plant Son's Department Store

Japan Launches First Warship in a Decade

A fragmented report notes Japan launching the 630-ton minelayer Erimo, marking the first warship launch in ten years. The garbled text references a flare and explosion, with unclear date and locations, but identifies the vessel and scale of the event.

Japan Tokyo Sayan Suesday

Judge Orders Case Damages Settled in Court

An order filed in btreuit court yesterday signed by Judge Lewis Miller okaying a settlement in a damage case for 630 dollars. The plaintiff, Young Miler, was injured when struck by a car driven by Thomas on February 19, 1965, at Part of the damages will be used to pay medical expenses incurred in treatment of the injuries.

Btreuit Lewis Miller Okaying & Settlement Thomas

King SBL Me ie Kingsbury Boy Scouts and visitors

King SBL and accompanying parents ended Carleton Sunday school. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Loronzo Davis in Cincinnati. Athens and Cleveland connections figure in a hay ride and wiener roast for a Sunday school class. Homer Goodwin returns to Huntington Veterans Hospital for treatment. Mrs Wayne Beal and children visit from Cleveland for two weeks.

Kingsbury Carleton Loronzo Davis Cincinnati Tomer Goodwin Sedwie Mohler Harley John Mohler Jack Barnhart Don "Parsons Earl Goodwin Athens Arthur Goodwin Leronao Davis Wayne Beal Leroy Wyant Richard Brad Roma Douglas Virgil King Stanley Beal Cleveland Homer Goodwin Veterans Hospital Huntington W. Va

Local Methodist Society Plans August Outing and Reception

The Coming Methodist Shared service group met with Mrs A W Price presiding. Janice At for Skies led devotions with Mrs Meda, Mrs Virgil Harmon and Mrs William Ferguson assisting. Plans were made for a church reception for the Rev and Mrs Campbell. The annual outing is set for August 2 at Burr Oak.

Methodist A.W. Price Kinson

Divorce Suit Filed in Mason County Circuit Court

Mrs Laport files for divorce from Marvin Leport in Mason County Circuit Court alleging cruelty in the petition. The couple married August 15 1953 and have no children.

Point Pleasant Mason County Tde Laport Marvin Leport

Vinton Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Guests

Local society notes list numerous weekend guests and house visitors including Charles Whitland son Steve, Mr and Mrs Pat Mra Pearl Markins, Alma Jame Lambert, and families from Columbus and Columbus area. Entries mention hostesses, church events, and upcoming trips, with names such as E E Dus, Tom Hoover, Peggy Blessing, Goldie McCarley, Ethel Fullen, Allie Prost, and Elmer Newberry among those noted.

Charles Whitland Steve Pat Pearl Markins Wood Jo Ellen Columbus Rae Etna Dames Alma Jame Lambert Colum E. E Bill Columbus Peggy Blessing Goldie McCarley Tom Hoover Aoe Bidwell Ames Ute Basle Ames Haydenvil Ethel Fullen Kari Mighter

Eastern Star To Meet At Masonic Temple

Pt Pleasant society news notes the Eastern Star will meet at the Masonic Temple. The Women of the Moose plan a Tuesday evening gathering after Mose Home Smith Durst wedding plans include a rehearsal for Miss Virginia Lynn Smith and Jackie Lynn Durst Friday at 7 30 p m in Christ Church. Johnson and Durst family details cited. Two motorists were fined 10 dollars each plus costs for failing to stop within a safe distance, Carl Kee Fee and Clara F McMaster referenced.

Cospier Masonic Temple Women of Moose Women of the Moose Mose Smith Durst Virginia Lynn Smith Jackie Lynn Durst Christ Ng Wiltake Stine Smith Homer S. Smith Jefferson Ave Durst Barto Durst Monroe Ave Gallipolis William Hi. Jones Carl Keefee Vinton Clara F

Gallia County 4-H reps chosen for conservation camp

Gallia representatives Vicki Thomas and Garland Davie will attend Camp Ohio in Licking County July 28 under the Gallia Soil Conservation District and Gallia County Farm Bureau Co-Op sponsorship. Thomas, daughter of Harley and Mrs Thomas of Bidwell Route 2, is a member of the Rio Lucky Clover 4-H Club. Davie, son of Stan and Mrs Davie of Vinton, belongs to the Raccoon Valley 4-H Club. Also noted, ammonia is composed of one nitrogen atom and three hydrogen atoms.

The Galia Soil Conservation District Ehe Gallia County

Peterson's Ointment Relief for Pile Torture

A promotional notice claims one million dollars spent on remedies for piles and asserts Peterson's Ointment provides relief in minutes. It offers a 50 cent box or 75 cent tube and promises fast relief from itching with a money back guarantee.

Peterson Adv

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