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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1956

Page

2

Russians Bring Cold War to Western Home Grounds

AP analyst William L. Ryan reports that Moscow aims to outpace the West economically and politically within about ten years, shifting from direct war to long-term competition. He details U.S. strengths, Soviet tactics, and a Western resolve to defend democracy, arguing the Cold War has moved to the home front with economic and political contest.

West Haitor William L. Ryan Unon Washington Foreign News

Kaiser Speaker Sees Bright Ohio River Valley Industrial Rise

Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical official Bart Benedict told the Meigs Soil Conservation District annual meeting that Ravenswood will house two plants soon expanding to 100 acres under roof. The rolling mill will produce 72 million pounds yearly, with fabricating adding up to 335 million pounds, employing 500 by year end and over 2000 by mid-1957, aided by strong power and transport links. He cited investment of 216 million dollars and emphasized freight cost savings and ample labor and resources driving regional growth. Barbara Vonovan and Milton Lambert named American Legion Girls and Boys State delegates, with Vonovan an honor student active in activities and Lambert a three-sport letterman.

Pomeroy Smate Philip Spurgumm Muskingum River New Aluminum Works Bart Benedict Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Ravenswood Kaiser Corporation Benedict Ohio Valley Meigs Soil Conservation District Kaiser Concern Hhe Barbara Vonovan Milton Lambert Pomeroy High School Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion Post Ladies Auxiliary J. H._ Donovan Sycamore St Donovan Capital University Columbus Lambert John Lambert Laurel Sr Ruth Will’ Lambert

Girls and Boys States Delegates Named at Meigs County

Jat Pomeryy Jamps and Lambert named as delegates for Girls and Boys States to be held at Camp Perry and June 17 return. The event featured students with active school leadership roles, a chicken barbecue, and community speakers including Anne Clark and several extension and conservation staff.

Lambert Camp Perry

Rotary auction to aid Middleport Park set for June 16

Middleport Pomeroy Rotary sponsors a fundraising auction at the high school stadium on June 16. Fred Hibbs, general chairman, notes food by Mrs. Guy Reynolds and local businesses. second pickup for auction articles planned. Community members including Keney, Prost and Barbara of Tuppers Plains, and several Parkersburg visitors attend dinners with local families.

Auyuleruri—Rrans Middleport Park Keney Ana ‘A. Prost Barbara Tuppers Plains Ralph Allen Mary Alice Lennon Townsend Parkersburg Otis Alien Jimmie Eddie It Russell Archer Albert Warner Near Alfred Clarence ‘ Warner Milford Cheryl Gray A. N Hart Carolyn Davon Howard Lawrence Singer Mae Lynch Juanita‘Misner Francis Caen Athens LH. Allen Rute Warner A. N. Hart John Archer Hender

Dean Saunders to Speak at Ashland Reunion

Dean E. Saunders a 62 year veteran public school teacher from Ohio Kentucky and West Virginia will speak at an Ashland Kentucky high school reunion for 25 and 50 year graduates. The event takes place at the Henry Clay Hotel Ashland.

Yomekay Dean E. 0. Saunders Ohio Kentucky West Virginia Ashland Henry Clay

Thursday Last Day For Expense Accounts

Meigs County elections board announced that Thursday is the final day for filing expense accounts by candidates in the May Primary. A statement must be filed even if no expenses were incurred, and failure to file will disqualify the candidate for five years.

Meigs County Board of Elections Anc Section Board

Two Men Fined On Speeding Charges in Mason

Bernard Compson and Boyd Em iick of Mason were fined after speeding charges filed by the Pomeroy Police Department.

Pomeroy Bernard Compson Boyd Emiick Mason

POMEROY Daughters of America Elect Officers At Meeting

At the Pomeroy 100F Hall members of the Dorus Council Daughters of America elected officers including Mrs. Tom Cook as councilor Mrs Henry Reibel as associate councilor and Mrs Minnie Neutzling as vice councilor The gathering honored recent district rally attendees and planned a birthday themed potluck supper Also announced was a past councilors meeting for June 14 and a nursing note of thanks from district leaders. cream was served in observance of a birthday.

John Smith Bernice ‘Darst John Leifhelt Claude Darst Lucille B. Hawkins Raymond Pi ‘Fins, Jr Alletier Margaret C. Kistlier Chester Albert Woodard Erna Jesse Minnie Gilmore Bentz Wolle Arnold Flayes

Middleport Garden Club hears meeting notes and plans

The Middleport Garden Club met at Mrs Sparks aunt Miss port Beaver with Sylvia McMaster and Mrs A J aing hosting. Guests included Pearl Hawkins and Mrs Max Roller. They planned a Lake Hope trip for July 14 and a white elephant sale raised 20 dollars. Mrs Zerkle served candies as members shared rose arrangements and reports on gardening efforts.

Middleport Bea Daisi ‘Saunders Zerkle Garnet Fleck Chicago

Syracuse Man Wins Degree At Buckham

Syracuse man William Houdashelt and family attended the Buckham College commencement in Buckhannon West Virginia where degree ceremonies honored George B. Cross Amy L Wesleyan College held May 29. Other transfers include parishions from Salisbury Township and Columbia Township and a divorce granted in Meigs County Court with custody awarded to two minor children. A social security representative will visit City Hall and parking meter receipts totaled 230.30 for the week.

Comero Shalt William Houdashelt Syracuse West Virgiia George B. Cross Amy L Jivideo Blanche Jividen General Telephone Co Oka Turin Redan Aan Banas Kam 'Aa Hamat Havel Martin Salisbury Township Myrtle L. Lowther Evelyn Lowther Goldie Lowther Bobo Beulah Lowther Doris Lowther Stevens George Seckson Lamiber Tnt Levie Lowther Columbia Township Lewis V. Lowther Mollie Lowther Evelyn Ward Goldie Bobo Doris Stevens George Jackson Lowther Pomeroy Mary Olive Ingraham F. Whitney Ingraham Cedric W. Clark Meigs County Common’ Pleas Court Social Security Pomeroy Social Security City Hall

Little League Plans Saturday Tag Sales in Middleport

Middleport High School hosts a Monday meeting of the Board of Directors and Little League managers. Plans were made for a Saturday tag day as players in new uniforms sell tags and honorary memberships. The teams apply for a Little League National franchise. A next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the high school. The emerald opening Sunday at 2 p.m. features a double header at Middleport Park.

Middleport MacDonald Middleport High School Board of Direct Middleport Park

Railroad St Resident Dies in Middleport

Catherine Virginia Vititor, 38, of Railroad Street Middleport died Monday evening at her home. She is survived by her mother Gertrude Varian, a son Clifford Vititor, and a daughter Connie Sue Naughten. Friends may call after Wednesday morning. Funeral services will be at Rawlings-Coats Funeral Home at p.m. Thursday with burial in Riverview Cemetery.

Aus Alt John Michel Kitty Lawhorn Carl Lawhorn Eastern Airlines Miami Fla Keith Barnitz Hayman Barnitz Hoizer Hospital Gallipolis Harold Sargent Pomeroy Florence Reeler Columbus Robert Buechner Emma Sargent Ernest Lucas Jack Roseville Zanesville Clarence Clifford Logan J. M. Cooley William Baxter Wheeling Harry Saddler Elmer Johnson Guy Boyd New York Agate Ang Marsha Athens Aml Frank Fugate Middleport Catherine Virinia Vititor Railroad Street Gertrude Varian Clifford Vititor Connie Sue Naughten Rawlings-Coats Riverview

Attendance hits 177 on first day at Vacation Bible School

Fred J. Gardner, pastor of the Church of Pares and dean of the Union Daily Vacation Bible School, reported 177 children on opening day. Enrollment continues this week and certificates will be given to those completing at least eight days. Gardner called it an excellent start and lauded the new art department led by Mrs. Roger Morgan.

Middleport Fred J. Gardner Church of Pares Union Daily Vacation Bible School Gardner Roger Morgan

Pavlish Recital at Gallipolis Set for Wednesday

The Future Stars dance recital by Andrew Pavlish of Gallipolis occurs Wednesday at 8 pm in the high school auditorium. Tickets are available at the high school or from Pavlish studio pupils. The annual southeastern Ohio event features costumes designed by New York artists and made locally. Assistants Judith Jacobs Diane Capehart and Charlesana Hess will also perform.

Wintes Andrew Pavlish Gallipolis Pavlish Ohio New York Judith Jacobs Diane Capehart Charles

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