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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1954
Page
7
Judge Cedric W. Clark grants Olan Lee Hysell a divorce from Faye Lambert Hysell, a minor, on cross petition alleging gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty in the Meigs County Common Pleas Court.
C. H. Wise Jr named administrator of Oscar D. Ervin estate in Hemlock Grove and Hazel M. Wells appointed administratrix of Joseph W. Wells estate, per Meigs County Probate Court records.
Laurel Cliff Better Health Club considers inviting Miss Bernie Ledlie health nurse to speak and discusses coffee maker purchase by Mrs. Karr. Report on ill members, care cards, and nurse Jean Wright on multiple cirrhosis. Annual Bailey's Lake picnic set for July 12 at 6 p.m. Meigs County Riding Club plans Meigs County Fair horse show with national speaker and possible auditorium.
Second Ward Women’s Club held a July picnic at the ward house with Mrs. Carl Persinger in charge. Traveling prize funded by Mrs. Mike McKenzie went to Mrs. George Staats. Mrs. Mary B. Heines was hospitalized. Many members attended, games played, and prizes awarded.
Mrs Dayton Strickland hosted Sew-Rite Sewing Club at her Lincoln Heights home Tuesday evening with Mrs Don Collins in charge of games. Prizes went to Mrs Don Mullen and Mrs Edward Wells. President Mrs Elza Gilmore Jr led a business session planning an ice cream social at the new Lincoln Heights playgrounds in July.
Arrangements of roses and spring blooms decorated a Meigs County residence as Mr. and Mrs. Bert Grimm hosted a gathering. The event showcased periods-soaked rooms and gardens, highlighting the home’s age and charm.
Mrs Robert Ritch entertained friends at her Nye Avenue home this week. Prizes for games were won by Mrs Albert Swatzel, Mrs Carl Moore and Miss Jo Ann Swatzel. Refreshments served to a list of attendees including Mrs Albert Swatzel and daughter Jo Ann, Mia, William Bartels and Sally, Mrs Carl Moore, Mrs Bert Coburn and Billy, Mrs Max Fulmer, Mrs John Beaver, Mrs John Smith, Mrs Douglas Milhoan and Peggy, Mrs Marvin Krauetter, Mrs Hugh Beards and Mrs L F Piersall.
Mrs Mamie Buckley hosted a WSCS gathering at her home. Pastor Freeland Norris installed new officers. Attendees included Clara Masser Ina Masser Hazel Buckley Rush ia Shumway Lillian Pickens Mary Nicholas tila Barnett and visitor Mrs Dailey. The next meeting is set for Rose Thomas home.
POMEROY A summer close gathering will occur Friday evening at the 100 0F Hall for Mary Shrine White Shrine of Jerusalem. Attendees will discuss year end plans and next season activities.
A note states that the event will meet again until September with refreshments of pots luck.
Rocksprings Grange will meet at 8 p.m. in the grange hall for work, announced by master Mrs. Gidays Morgan.
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