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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1956
Page
5
Ohio voters participated in a May 8 partial election with 1,525,085 total voters tallied by Secretary of State Ted Brown. The official count shows 963,574 Republicans and 572,392 Democrats, reflecting a clear GOP lead in this period.
Voters in Ohio chose large margins in most races on primary day. Republican attorney general contenders and other statewide figures posted solid totals, while Lt. Gov. John W. Brown and Gov. Lausche led their respective party lists. Memorial Day ceremonies in Glouster honoredWilliam Saxbe and featured veterans groups and school units.
The invocation by the unity of the Spanish American War featured Rev. Gilbert Courtney speaking on heritage. A four gun salute of three volleys accompanied taps, and Benediction was given by Rev. J Anthony Bosco.
A special sermon for new graduates will be given at Glouster Church of Christ Sunday at 10 by Daniel K Teater with the subject Reaching All students and parents are invited. Mrs Jane Teater and sons Timmy and Danny will depart Tuesday for a week’s vacation in Illinois During Teater’s absence church services continue as usual The Daughters of St George Club meets Tuesday at 730 pm at Mrs Mary Johnston’s home
Local churches list services from Bible School at 9 30 morning worship 10 30 and evening programs. Ministers named include Rev Miles E Icon and Rev Whittaker. Visitors and gatherings at Albany area churches described with prayer services, district conferences, and recent travel by parishioners and families.
Vinton residents Mr and Mrs Mieren Hetz and daughter Sissie visited Tolero family friends while Mr and Mrs Frank Markins hosted. Gallipolis guests Mrs Doc Casto and Charles McKenney stayed with the Castos. Weeklong stays connected the Castos with Mr and Mrs Robert Weaghy in Chillicothe. Dublin visitors Wendell Love joined Mr and Mrs John Lowe and DC Donald. In Glouster Cecil Harrison and granddaughter Karen Sue Nida from Steubenville stayed with Mr and Mrs Harry Vaughn Thursday and Friday.
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