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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1958

Page

3

Reluctant Gen Faad Shehab Seen as Lebanon Crisis Pivot

Gen Faad Shehab, square jawed and respected by Muslims and Christians, holds the only plausible chance to mediate Lebanon’s presidency crisis yet insists he is a soldier not a politician. His neutral stance places him between Chamoun supporters and rebels, but his pacifier role is hampered by political weakness.

Lebanon Faad Shehab Shehab Camille Chamoun Thos Republic Bashire Shehab Khaled Shehab Abdul Aziz Shehab Interior Ministry

Bidwell Man Badly Hurt In Tumble From Truck

A Bidwell man, Dewey M. Jones, 62, is listed in fair condition with a fractured left hip and lacerations after tumbling from the back of a truck on Route 554 west of Porter around 10 a.m. He had accepted a ride while going fishing, fell when the truck started, and was admitted to Holzer Hospital. No charges were filed in a separate Mill Creek Road accident reported at 6:08 p.m. between Henry D. Sheline and Alfred T. Arnold. Sheline swerved to avoid Arnold, and minor damage occurred.

Gallipolis Dewey M He Jones Bidwell Porter Highway Patrol Jones Holzer Hospital Hershel Nipps Thurman Mill Creek Rd Henry D. Sheline Alfred T. Arnold Sheline Arnold

Lesher R QO Dies in Holzer Hospital at 67

Roy Otto Lesher 67 of Kanauga died at 4 20 p m Tuesday in Holzer Hospital after a four day stay. He worked 40 years in institutional care until his 1956 retirement. Survived by wife Gladys Workman and several stepchildren and siblings. Funeral 11 a m Thursday at Fairhaven Methodist Church Kanauga with burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Beckley.

Gallipolis Roy Otto Lesher Kananga Holzer Hospital Lesher Longview Hospital Cincinnati Louisville Herman Lesher Gladys Workman Gauley Bridge W. Va Emma Lesher Bama Minner Norma Kincaid Bradley Sam Drennen Navy Great Lakes Anna Wesley Bragg George Normal Ill Robert Indianapolis Ind Kanauga’s Fairhaven Methodist Church Oakey Casto Chester J. Lemley Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Beckley Millers Funeral Home

Holzer Hospital Notes Births and Blood Usage Listed

A list from Holzer Hospital records births for multiple families including Ty ler Newell Waugh Robinson Halley Euler Brown Gentry Oldaker Goode May Vance McIntosh Duffy Clay Roush Allison Bails Hysell Davis Donnigan Stewart Wells Babcock Sherritt Simpkins Hartsock Hamrick Claar Pickens Windon Morris Beaver. Blood used Tuesday 11 pints.

William E. Waugh Wellston William B. Robinson Lana Halley Crown City James D. Euler Middleport Frank Brown Point Pleasant Stroud McDermitt West Columbia Leslie S. Jackson Daniel V. Fugate Jackson Dewey M. Jones Bidwell Charles G. Bishop Ashland Leah Spicer Washington Cecil G. Halley Gallipolis J. W. Alban Oak Hill Diana Johnson Kananga Esta Lewis Vinton Charlene Oldaker New Haven Earl V. Goode Pomeroy Harvey G. May Pedro Larry Vance Myles McIntosh New Martinsville W. Va Edward J. Duffy Jennings B. Clay Hurricane Manning K. Roush B. J. Allison Paul R. Bails Dale A. Hysell Ada Davis Ray Donnigan James Stewart George W. Wells T. R. Babcock R. A. Sherritt R. I. Simpkins W. H. Hartsock Marie Hamrick William C. Claar B. E. Pickens Othel D. Windon Pamela Morris John Beaver

Zaleski Social Notes Highlights Visits and Gatherings

Social notes from Zaleski recount visits and weekend gatherings among local families and friends. Central figures include the McKibbens, Rosser, Egleberry, Ausel, Rider, Hoskinson, and Wyman, with guests from Ironton Columbus Wellston McArthur Chauncey and Ohio University.

Glenn Rosser Harold Ward Evan Allan Mary Rosser Ora Leo McArthur Hugh Egleberry James Early Hazel Ausel Nora Egleberry Columbus Etta Egleberry Ausel Margaret O'Leary Wellston Jack Ray Rider Indiana Rider Theodore Webb Herbert Napper Blanche Stanley Emmett Eberts Donald Hoskinson Johnny Hoskinson Jimmy H. V. Atkinson Neil James McKibben Ruth Wyman Painsville Ohio University Glenn Posser

Visitors greet local families in Downington area notes

Mr and Mrs Glen Hanning hosted visitors from Columbus including Mr and Mrs Ross Boring and the Allen children Dena and Weltha Janice and Kenny Hanning. California and Harrisonville guests joined town families. Reeves School Reunion held at John Doulas home July 27 with teachers and pupils in attendance.

George Linda Dixon Athens John L. Clark Blanche Walker Harrisonville Alice Mae Stanley C. A. Bolen Paul Stanley Snowville Emerson Wise Sharon Sue Vesta Robinson Reeves John Doulas

Rife Reunion Held at Old Kgger in Cheshire

Kenneth Sayre of Floreffe Pa visits grandparents Mr and Mrs B L Hern while Lucile Ramsey returns home from Children Hospital where daughter Gloria Jean is a patient.

Cheshire Old Kgger Kenneth Sayre Floreffe B. L. Hern Lucile Ramsey Gloria Jean Children Hospital Columbus

NYC Parks Cover Large Share of Public Lands

More than ten percent of New York City land area, about 27 144 acres, is occupied by parks according to the report.

New York City

White, Bound for Space Takes Things in Stride

Hollywood report profiles Air Force Capt. Robert M. White, a 34 year old New Yorker and husband of Doris Allan, poised to command the X15 space plane within two years. The craft, carried by a B52, aims for 4000 mph from Utah’s skies as White replaces Capt. Kincheloe in the top position.

White Hollywood the Man Air Force Base Doris Allan Wilkes-Barre New York City America Space Air Force Robert M. White Ivan C. Kincheloe Kincheloe Korea Edwards Charles Bock Council Bluffs Iowa Utah Bock

Fiberglas Curtains Easy To Keep Clean

Fiberglass curtains are likely the simplest type to keep spotless as they resist dirt. Regular gentle washing in lukewarm soapy water prevents buildup and preserves their new look. Hand washing avoids wringing. machine washing should use short cycles, light loads, and no spin dry. Drip dry for straight, ready to hang curtains.

Laurel Grange program theme What Tomorrow at Point Rock

Deputy Jones presided as Laurel Grange discussed What Tomorrow with Barbara Casto leading a prophecy on atomic energy and space ships. Reports were given, pot luck supper served, and several local families visited relatives in Kentucky.

Point Rock C. N. Jones Laurel Grange Barbara Casto Home Economics Committee Elmer Fairchild Judy May Walter Fairchild Kentucky John Holliday Anne Vale Clemma George Radikin G. B. Radikin Columbia Chapel

Peterson's Ointment gains nationwide fame for piles relief

A Buffalo druggist 40 years ago created an ointment that soothed itching and smarting of piles. Its quick cooling astringent relief made Peterson's Ointment a favorite in thousands of homes. Ask your druggist for 50¢ box or 75¢ applicator tube with a money back guarantee.

Buffalo Peterson Ady

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William L. Ryan R. QO. Lesher Francis Tyler Robert G. Newell Zaleski Social Notes Davis-Shuler Women's & Children's Downington Paul D. Adams Germany U. S Adm James L. Holloway Middle East Sale Ladies Dacron Ipc Sale Famous Garland Orion S. S L. S L. S. Cardigans Jamaica
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