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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1957

Page

7

Ohio Members of Congress Cast Votes on Civil Rights Amendments and Aid

Washington report details how Ohio Republicans Bricker and Lausche voted on key civil rights amendments and measures. It covers Bricker and Lausche positions on punitive enforcement, limits on attorney general action, and stripping enforcement authority, plus Ohio votes on foreign aid and postal pay raises with one dissent.

Washington Ohio Congress Bricker Bricker and Lausche Cooper HOUSE Jenkins

Raccoon Triggers Chester Power Outage

Residents in Chester woke to a power cut on Shade River Rd near Route 248. Investigators found a dead raccoon at a light pole feeding the transformer and a short that tripped the circuit breaker, leaving homes powerless from about 2:30 to 8 a.m.

Pomeroy Chester Shade River John Guinther Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co

Middleport Personal News Briefs Report Local Visits

Robert Croushore of Columbus connected with his aunt Mrs. Robert Harris. Lawrence Bing visits Norwalk with sister in law Mrs. Wilson. Several women travel to Rutland for the night. Garden Club Picnic planned on Titus property. Family gatherings include Harris and Russell in Parkersburg. Funeral for Harry Specht in Wellston with interment at Elk Cemetery McArthur. Guests of William Chisler include LeVaughn family en route to Wintersville. Athens outing features Skinner son Tom Farmer and Crooks at recital.

Robert Croushore Columbus American Tobacco Company Robert Harris Lawrence Bing Norwalk Walter B. Harris Walter Harris Lula Russell Jane Jill Harris Parkersburg Wellston Harry Specht John Hawkins, Jr Franklin Ginther Specht Ginther Elk Cemetery McArthur

Twilight Garden Club guests lead Rutland evening

Middleport area notes report Rutland Garden Club meeting at Mrs C O Chapman home with Twilight Garden Club of Pomeroy as special guests. Attendees included Mrs Webb Hall the president and many members plus new guest Mrs Pearl Canaday and birthday refreshments for guests Mr and Mrs Carl Allensworth.

Middleport Twilight Garden Club Pomeroy Rutland Garden Club C. O Chapman Ray Biddle Webb Hall Jed Webster Corliss Jacobs Dwight Parker Clara Ethel Garland Vida Ihle Ralph Gilmore Phil Williamson Gerald Wildermuth Pearl Hysell Louis Reibel Eddie Smith Lucretia Genheimer Elsie Hart Minnie Davis Carrie Nye T. A. Hennessy C. E. Peoples Jed Webster, Jr Sabra Canaday Pearl Canaday James R. Titus Rutland Club

Mrs LeVaughn honored with departure events in Middleport

Several affairs are planned to honor Mrs. Roland LeVaughn before she moves to Wintersville Ohio next week. Today Mrs. H J Russell hosted a luncheon at her N Second Ave home with guests Mrs Walter B Harris Mrs Myron Miller and Mrs E O Rall.

Middleport Roland LeVaughn Wintersville Ohio H. J. Russell N. Second Ave Walter B. Harris Myron Miller E. O. Rall

Lyonses Plan Sixth Birthday Barbecue for Deborah Lyons

Mrs. John Lyons hosts a yard barbecue and decorated cake for Deborah Lyons sixth birthday. Attending are Deborah’s grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Schramm of Zanesville and guests including Mr. and Mrs. Raymon Grim, John Ingles, Rocky Williams, and Deborah’s siblings John Tommy Bernard and Linda. Linda visits grandparents in Zanesville while John and Bernard Lyons return with them to the city for a pre school visit.

Middleport John Lyons Lyons Deborah Debbie Bernard Schramm Zanesville Raymon Grim John Ingles Rocky Williams John Tommy Bernard Linda Mr. Lyon Stewart Burdette Point Pleasant Bernard Lyons

Betty BoBu Birthday Party at 629 Pearl Street

A Monday afternoon celebration for Betty, 10, hosted by Mr and Mrs Frank Bobu at 629 Pearl Street. Guests enjoyed a pink and green decorated cake, ice cream, a beverage, party mints and favors, and were guided in games by Mrs Bobo and an assisting guest.

Middleport Frank Bobu Pearl St Betty Bobo

Birthday celebrations for Mrs. O. K. Probasco in Westerville

Mrs. O. K. Probasco marked her 79th birthday Monday evening at her daughter-in-law Mrs. Lowell Probasco’s home as relatives stopped for an overnight visit. She traveled with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cheney and children David Tom and Barbara from Troy on a vacation trip en route home. Barbara Cheney stayed longer with cousin Susan Probasco who had just returned from Camp Presmont Presbyterian camp.

Middleport O. K. Probasco Westerville Lowell Probasco

Heath Methodist Circle Plans Thursday Meeting

Middleport reports the Class No 12 Circle of Heath Methodist Church executive committee will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Buford East.

Middleport Circle of Heath Methodist Church Buford East

Ladies Plant Club to Discuss Flower Show At Mrs Lloyds

Mrs Bruce Lloyd chairs a meeting of the Amateur Gardeners Club at her home Thursday evening to discuss the proposed flower show details and rules.

Middleport Bruce Lloyd Amateur Gardeners Club

Eastern Star initiatory work planned Thursday night

Mrs Willis Anthony announces initiatory work at Evan geline Chapter meeting. Refreshments and a social hour follow the event.

Middleport Willis Anthony Evangeline Chapter Order of Eastern Star

Man Not Dishonest, Just Forgetful

Fred J. Bonneau of Bristol Connecticut sent a $2 money order to the Miami Traffic Fines Bureau to cover a February 15 1954 parking citation. He explained he had the money in an envelope but delayed mailing it.

Miami Fla Fred J. Bonneau Bristol

Engagement Fete Held For Donald Chapman Bride-To-Be Marie Bulstrom

A chicken dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Chapman of Millfield Route 1 celebrated the upcoming marriage of their son Corporal Donald Chapman to Miss Marie Bulstrom of Taylor Ridge. Guests included family from Millfield, Glouster, Athens, Cannonville and The Plains. The couple plan to reside at Fort Knox after marriage.

Chauncey George Chapman Millfield Cpl Donald Chapman Marie Bulstrom Taylor Ridge Dana Ruth Stella Beal Carl Sayer James Brienton Glouster Simmons Beal Athens Kenneth Chapman

Chauncey Garden Club celebrates 10th anniversary picnic

The Chauncey Garden Club marked its tenth anniversary with an annual picnic on July 28 at Glouster Memorial Park. Families of members attended as guests. baseball and horseshoes offered recreation and a basket dinner was served.

Chauncey Garden Club Glouster Memorial Park

Visitors of Harmond Kasler Host Country Friends

Eleanor Hines and Trimble visit Harmond Kasler with Mr and Mrs Miles Wolfe in Columbus and Mr and Mrs Paul Lin Scott with son Jimmy and daughter Jane from Trimble Route 1.

Harmond Kasler Eleanor Hines Trimble Miles Wolfe Columbus Paul Lin Scott Jimmy Jane

Chauncey Family Returns From Canada Fishing Trip

Chauncey H O McDaniel of Millfield with Gerald McDaniel and David of Dayton and Ben Carter of Cincinnati came home from a two week fishing trip to Redditt Lake of the Woods in Canada with a fair catch reported. Grand daughter Helen Sue McDaniel and friend Alice Poss of Dayton joined for a week. Several local residents hosted and visited in Chauncey and nearby towns during the weekend and Sunday meals.

Chauncey H. O. McDaniel Millfield Gerald McDaniel David Dayton Ben Carter Cincinnati Redditt Lake of the Woods Canada Helen Sue McDaniel Alice Poss Howard Bobo Clyde Bobo William Evener Diane Penny Bala Easley Athens Floyd Bobo Jackson William Leffler L. McClellan Agnes Scharder Birdie Bertha Crow Moundsville W. Va Joseph Kottyan Butch George Cindy Christy Patty Gar

More Cooks Needed At Chauncey Dover Band Camp

Assistance in cooking has been asked for the Chauncey Dover Band Camp at the Izaak Walton League Camp near Logan, August 4 14. To complete the schedule six or eight women will be needed. Mrs Dennis Childress is chairman and may be reached by telephoning 2665 Chauncey.

Chauncey Chauncey Dover Logan Dennis Childress

Disappointed lover hangs himself in barn after fire

Police report a 19 year old man in WEIDENSTETTEN tried to commit suicide by hanging in his father's barn after starting a straw pile fire. The fire spread, burning the rope and causing him to fall. He managed to rise and flee.

Weidenstetten Germany

Visiting relatives and friends in Den City and Oxford

Den City Michigan visitors include Mr and Mrs Garfield Nicholson guests of Ruth Chapman. Carol Stotts visited Ruth Chapman on Tuesday. Riley Russell left to spend a week with his son in Lancaster. Jessie Sayer and sons Eddie and Douglas, and Roberta Kuttkuhn with children Michael and Sherry, from Oxford, Michigan, visited George Chapman and others.

den City Mich Garfield Nicholson Carol Stotts Ruth Chapman Riley Russell William Kelly Lancaster Jessie Sayer Eddie Douglas Roberta Kuttkuhn Michael and Sherry Oxford George Chapman

Glouster Women Meet and Moose Club Notes

Glouster WSCS gathers Thursday evening at 7 30 in the church with Miss Mabel LeFever directing the program and Mrs Ralph Hines leading devotions Hostesses are Mrs Blanche McAfoose and Mrs Alta Sweeney The Women of the Moose met at Edith Covella s home Mrs Bertha Covella honored with a baby shower Prizes awarded to Mrs Neal Morris and Mrs Bertha Covella A pot luck supper followed Next meeting at Memorial Park with a picnic on August 25 hosted by Mrs Hugh Hicks and children Beverly and Carolyn and Mr and Mrs Bud Timms of Fairborn Guests include Mr and Mrs Sonny Miller and children of Detroit Mich Mr and Mrs Lloyd Rankin and children of Columbus and Mrs James LaFollette and Mr and Mrs Harold McGee of Columbus

Middleport High School Hall Paul Winn Cash Johnson Jed Webster Genheimer Glouster WSCS Glouster Methodist Church Mabel LeFever Ralph Hines Blanche McAfoose Alta Sweeney The Moose Edith Covella Bertha Covella Neal Morris Memorial Park Hugh Hicks Beverly Carolyn Bud Timms Fairborn Emmett Rankin Sonny Miller Detroit, Mich Lloyd Rankin Columbus Jack McGee James LaFollette Harold McGee

American Legion Auxiliary Picnic at Memorial Park on Aug 15

The American Legion Auxiliary will hold an annual picnic at Memorial Park on August 15. Attendees bring potluck dishes while the meat will be furnished.

American Legion Auxiliary Memorial Park

Merry Stitchers Club Meeting Notice

The Merry Stitchers Club will meet Friday at 7 30 p.m. at the home of Mrs Bert Juniper for its sewing session and club activities.

Merry Stitchers Club Bert Juniper

Glouster Guests Bert Juni Perr Week Hosts

The visit featured Mr and Mrs Bert Juni per hosting guests from Dayton including Mr Leonard McQuade and his children Casey and Teri Lynn. The narrative notes a continuation of social exchanges in the community.

Cash Nothing To Children

Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper Fred Henry saw bits of paper thrown from a car six miles east of Tulsa. Mrs Mary Tramer of Pryor admitted her two year old son tossed one dollar bills. Henry recovered nine of the ten dollars and helped start the car.

Tulsa Okla Oklahoma Highway Patrol Fred Henry Here Henry Mary Tramer Pryor Tramel

Kiwanis Club Picnic Set For Thursday Evening

Kiwanis Club will host its annual picnic for members and families on Thursday with supper served at 6 p.m.

Kiwanis Kiwanis Club

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