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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1960
Page
12
Fifteen eastern railroads seek government approval for interstate fare increases from 2.29 to 5 percent effective Sept 1, with coach rises up to 1 and first class up to 2 for one-ways. Western Union plans higher telegram and money order rates to offset wage costs.
Recent guests at the Caster home included Chester and Florence Spencer with Stephen of Charleston West Virginia and San Bernardino California visitors. Other stops included Crabtrees in Wayne West Virginia and a California return trip by Lee Jeffers family. Doris Ann born to Carl Ross with grandparents listed. Temple WSCS noted a picnic at Hoopers Park with multiple church groups and a farewell dinner for Lee Jeffers family. Ray and Rodney Howery of Washington DC visited their parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gastin celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family picnic at the home of their son Charles Gastin near Nelsonville. Attendees included relatives from Haydenville Phoenix Columbus Logan and neighbors. The couple wed in Jackson on July 4 1910 and have lived in Haydenville 45 years. Mr. Gastin retired in 1955 from Natco plant after forty years of service.
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Chloe Dell Shirley 77 of Nelsonville died this morning after a long illness. Born in Sand Run she lived in the area her whole life and was daughter of George and Mary Johnson Jacoby. Survived by daughter Kathleen Bodyer and son George E. Burial at Green Lawn Cemetery after services at Warren Funeral Home Thursday at 2 p.m. Friends may call after 7 p.m. today.
Portland guests include Mr. and Mrs. James Singer of Michigan visiting Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wells. Harry Price of Pittsburgh visited his mother Mrs. Annie Price. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Flage of Kentucky called on Mrs. M. H. Rummager. Charles Larson of Belpre stopped by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Wilkie Larson. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Foggins of Ravenswood visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles DeLong.
Mrs. Miriam Gowdy and her three children Carol Robert and Bruce returned Monday to their Los Angeles home after a month with her parents Mr and Mrs Donald Betts and sister Mrs Robert Fick and family. Mrs Gowdy also stayed a week with Mr and Mrs John Bacon of Sandusky. Mrs Bacon was the former Suzanne Oliver.
Nelsonville parents and church members plan a pot luck dinner for Wednesday at 6 p m in Rachelmacher Park Logan. Attendees should bring own sandwiches and a covered dish for the community table.
York Two reports the local American Cancer Society drive total reaching $1100. Mrs. Bessie Ball, the local chairman, urges all remaining residents to donate this week.
Ohio quarterly report ranks NEW LEXINGTON Perry County sixth in state coal production for the final quarter of 1959. The county produced 499,968 tons valued at $2,058,645, or $4.12 per ton.
President Eisenhower and Mrs. Eisenhower delayed their flight to Chicago by two hours due to heavy rains. They will fly by jet from Quonset to O’Hare and may go by helicopter to Meigs Field or drive to the Blackstone Hotel if weather prevents other travel. He will deliver a nationally televised address to delegates at the GOP convention.
In Our Town details Morgan's Raiders moving east from Jackson toward Wilkesville and Meigs County, with Johnson and Duke joining, then crossing Raccoon and Huntington. A large pursuit followed by 40,000 troops under Burnsides, with gunboats and messages to Gallipolis, Pomeroy, and Buffington Island. Mor gan's split command caused confusion, ending with capture at Coal Hill on July 20 and dispatch to Cincinnati.
Market report shows cattle and calves with prices for slaughter steers 23.00 to 25.00, heifers around 23.00, cows 14.50 to 16.00, bulls up to 19.00, hogs around 18.50 to 18.60 for 210-215 lb, feeder pigs at 12.00, sheep and lambs with light offerings and prices 16.00 to 21.00.
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