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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1957

Page

14

Twenty Nine Carriers Win Lake Erie Trips

The Messenger announces top contest winners, nineteen carriers gain an all expenses paid Cedar Point trip to Lake Erie August 4 to 16. Winners stay at Breakers Hotel, visit Edison birthplace, Johnson's Island, Put-In-Bay sights, and enjoy moonlight Lake Erie cruise with entertainment and optional cash prizes.

Lake Erie Messenger Cedar Point Glouster Art Jauchais Ol i Kanes Chauncey the Plains Harold Bailes Unc Paul Eddy Cree Nelsonville Jerry Maffin Waehn Max Bishop Logan Breakers Hotel Ohio Billy Outten Outten Thomas Edison Milan Johnson’s Island Put-In-Bay Commodore Perry Knute Rockne Four Horsemen

West Virginia DeMolay Holds Regional Biennial Conclave

Nineteen youths from Kanawha Charleston and neighboring chapters attended the West Virginia Mountaineer De Molay conclave at Bluefield. Brerry Jones won state orator and Nial Minton became first preceptor as officers were elected. Five trophies were awarded for basketball softball horseshoes oration and overall chapter participation with several runners up in archery diving and more. Attendees included Brerry Jones Nial Minton Eddie Skidmore Dickie Herrig Len Hamilton Carter Franklin Bill Baker and many others along with state and local regents and presidents from multiple chapters and auxiliary groups.

Point Pleasant West Virginia Bluefield Brerry Jones Nial Minton Brerry Nial Dickie Herrig Larry Joe Barr Gene Hare John Kay Sterrett Walter Sturgeon Bill Priddy

DAR Chapter Hosts 56th Anniversary at Mansion House

The Col Charles Lewis Chapter DAR held a Friday afternoon event at Mansion House Tu Endie Wei Park observing its 56th anniversary. State officers district members and multiple DAR chapters attended with Mrs Eunice B Beller as general chairwoman.

Kanawha Charleston Virginia Johnson John Young A. Keith McClung Hartford Charles Lewis Cora Ann Proffitt Fort Randolph Claude Miller Everett Hayes Jonathan Meigs Pomeroy L. C. Somerville Wade Guinn Patty Quinn Jonesboro Tenn J. H. Rodgers Eunice Jiiden Theodosia Frecker Wendell Smith Louis Bateman A. L Col C. A. Roush William H. Bardin S. C. Wilhelm J. M. Foglesong Benjamin Franklin Paul Robertson Arlington Lula Lewis Silver Springs Donald Smith J. G. Wolden Elridge Sauer Eugene Sterrett Cary H. Rayburn William Cruickshanks William Meade William Steenbergen D. N. Connors James McComb Forest Nibert John Dower Raymond Musgrave N. A. Park George Sprenger Harry Godfrey Clara Goodwin Walter Mills Windsor Elmer Ebersbach W. R Proffitt Lloyd Roush Howard Price Charles H. Stone Charles Proffitt Edward Biddle W. Eugene Holcombe Henry Cogan DAR

Russell Rites Set For Wednesday at LO

Funeral services for Betty Jo Russell of Leon Route 2 are scheduled for Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Yanger EUB Church with burial in the church cemetery. She died after shooting herself with a sawed off 22 calibre rifle Sunday morning at Point Clinic. Friends may call at Crow Funeral Home after 10 a.m. Tuesday.

Point Pleasant Betty Jo Russell Leon Yanger Eub Russell Point Clinic Crow Funeral Home

Local social notes from Coshocton and nearby towns

Mr. and Mrs George Durst and daughter of Wellston visit Mrs Durst’s grandparents the Tiptons. Elmer Moses buys late Mrs Opal Powell’s property and will move there. Numerous visits noted among Bradburys, Ward family, Bales, Spires, and Tate households. Daughters of America plan Lodge Hall practice June 12 for inspection June 26. Angeline Dixon Rex Lemley and Fred Sisson graduate Rio Grande College.

George Durst Wellston Pat Stoneman Paul Ward Columbus Ward Chester Ward Larry Thaxton Bill Thaxton Athens Tom Bradbury Huntington James Ward Richwood Dale Sisson Irma Bales Andren West Virginia Bales’ Carer Perry Bradbury Leslie Hawley Middleport Hawley Mason Clinic Eloise Tate Pomeroy Stanley Rupe Debbie Matthews Wilford Taylor Coshocton Franklin Robinson Delaware Robinson Daugher

R R Roush Elected Camp Ground Leader

R R Roush of Point Pleasant was elected president of the Union Camp Ground Association. Five new committeemen from sponsoring EUB churches were named. An all day session June 22 plans work for the July 21 to August 4 camp meeting.

Point Pleasant Raleigh R. Roush Union Camp Ground Association United Brethren New Haven EUB Mason County Paul Rickard Harold Bumgarner Union L. A. McMillin Frank B. Lieving T. Bert Roush Everett Laudermill C. E. Fry James King Gary Nobles Mason R. R. Roush G. W. McKinney Bernard Lieving Rayford Roush W. C. Johnson Lawrence Stewart West Columbia Otho Attox Roy Blessing Jack Higgins Bellmeade Church

Jim Bishop to Appear on Kraft Television Theatre

Renowned columnist and author Jim Bishop will host and introduce The Curly-Headed Kid on Kraft Television Theatre. The program, broadcast live and in color on NBC TV June 26, features Raymond Massey as the columnist.

Jim Bishop Messenger Christ Lincoln Kraft Television Theatre Nbc-Tv Raymond Massey Bishop

Ohio Swimmers Earn National All American Honors

Six swimmers from Ohio schools named to the National Collegiate All American Swimming Team. Gerald McNamee of Ohio State leads in the 1500 meter freestyle. Jim Boran of Miami University excels in the 100 yard backstroke. Al Wiggins of Ohio State competes in the 100 yard butterfly and 200 yard individual medley. Glen Whitten, Frank Faunfelter, and Don Harper of Ohio State contribute in diving events.

Philadelphia Ohio Gerald McNamee Ohio State Jim Boran Miami al Wiggins Glen Whitten Frank Faunfelter Don Harper

Red Wings Reinstate Sawchuk After Trade Return

Detroit reacquires goalie Terry Sawchuk from Boston Bruins marking his return to the club where he starred for five seasons. Sawchuk had been idle since December due to health issues and replaces or fills need in net as the team eyes performance.

Detroit Detroit Red Wings National Hockey League Glenn Hall Terry Sawchuk Sawchuk Nets Wings Boston Bruins

Junior Golf Play Opens at Lima Today

The 16th annual State Junior Golf Championship opens at Shawnee Country Club in Lima with over 50 junior golfers. The event features two age brackets 16 to 19 and 15 and under, each scheduled for 36 holes of medal play after practice rounds on Monday.

Lima Shawnee Country Club

Social rounds in Vinton and nearby towns guest lists

Guests visiting in Vinton and Floyd County include the Dus and Gillums from Raceland Ky and Handley W Va. Others are in from Columbus Bucyrus Canton Rio Grande Gallipolis Wellston and Michigan for family visits weddings and summer plans with locals such as the Parsons Ratliffs and Castles. A farewell party honors Sidney Fadley and Alma Glenn returns for the summer.

Tommy Bucyrus Clyde Alexander Charles Wade George Anna Mae Mina George Roy George Marion Harry Richard Troy Marge Cloud Harley Cloud Rio Grande Bennie Cardwell Jane Ness Bob Thompson Pomeroy Linda Faye Brenda Kay Diana Sue Carleton Castle Mees Gooch David Canton Ohio Elza Russell W. A. Lewis G. E. Elliott Tillie Cardwell Dora Glenn Wellston Robert Eagle Larry Sidney Fadley Vinton and Wilkesville Mamie Priscilla White Washington D. H Alma Glenn Vinton Glenn Charles Ward Gallpolis South Point Order of Eastern Star Tom Quickle Georgie Rover Gallipolis Carl Keesee Wanda Garland Elliott Michigan Mattie Chasteen Doris Neal Joan Edythe Lambert Lee Foster

Canton Central Coach Quits Football Post Plans De-Emphasis

Les Zorge resigns as head football coach at Central Catholic High School announced Sunday. The 30 year old takes a $6800 annual coaching job at Westfield High School New Jersey, vs last season's $5400 salary. Athletic Director Brother Augustine says Central will reduce its football schedule as it moves away from aiming for high level scholastic football. Zorge came to Central in 1954 from Lorain St Marys. His team last season went two wins and seven losses.

Canton Les Zorge Central Catholic High School Zorge Westfield N. J Brother Augustine Central Cleveland Lorain St. Mary's

Cattle and hog market prices reported by USDA in Cincinnati

US cattle and hog trading results show supplies chiefly from the U S with mixed weights. Hog prices mostly down with lighter weights holding firmer. sows off slightly. Cattle and calves offered in good to fair numbers with steady to stronger bids for higher grades. Sheep and feeder lambs show broad price ranges with some firmness on spring lambs.

Cincinnati USDA U.S

Poultry and Potatoes Prices in Cincinnati Area

AP report lists egg and poultry grades and prices in Cincinnati area current receipts and farm prices. Includes U S A jumbo large and medium egg sizes with ranges, hens and heavy and light categories, and potato price 2.25 to 4.50 per cwt.

Cincinnati Egges U.S. A U.S Cincinenati

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