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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1956
Page
9
The first known conquest of Cyprus is dated around 1500 B.C. and is attributed to an Egyptian invasion. The fragment notes expert agreement on early Cypriot history and highlights the significance of imperial reach in the eastern Mediterranean.
Delbert Saunders of Tuppers Plains pleaded innocent to reckless operation of a motor vehicle in Meigs County Common Pleas Court Judge Cedric W. Clark presided. Saunders was said to drive a third car in a drag race Friday night at Tuppers Plains. Two other drivers had licenses suspended earlier this year.
Patrolman Lawrence Lanning reports parking meter receipts totaling 251.75 dollars for the past week’s collection period.
Miss Donna Jean Hysell daughter of Mr and Mrs Hysell Pomeroy Route 3 wed Paul J Blanock son of Mr John Blanock Bedford in a 2 PM Sunday ceremony at Bradford Church of Christ. Rev John Wyatt officiated. Bride wore white rose embossed brocade gown with illusion veil and carried a white Bible. Maid of honor Miss Betty James Struthers and bridesmaids Miss Emma Hysell and Miss Bonnie Wilt wore coral yellow and blue gowns. Best man Norman Hysell, reception details noted. After a lake retreat the couple reside in Cleveland Juniper Road. Bride formerly Rutland High School active in 4H and youth work. Groom a graduate of Bedford High School studying art at Cleveland Institute. Navy veteran. Out-of-county attendees listed.
Fred I. Gardner, dean of Middleport Union Bible School, said he was well pleased with this year's school. He cited a strong staff of 30 to 33 teachers and noted that average attendance was very good with more steady attendance from children this year.
Dale Walter Welsh aged 18 of Coalville Route 3 and Marjorie Ethel Bussell aged 16 of Long Bottom obtained a marriage license. The couple plans to wed per the local record, reflecting a formal proceeding in the county registry.
In Mason the closing service of the mission gathers at 7 p m with supper provided by parish members from Zion Broadrun St Pauls New Haven and St Marks Upper Flats. Four hundred seventy four people have attended the mission across three congregations through Monday with twenty four lay visits and forty six completed calls to eighty nine persons. Visitations continue each evening through Thursday featuring a question and answer period on Christian faith and the Lutheran Church.
Funeral services for Mrs Lula Preston 95 who died Monday at her Rutland home will be held at 2 p m Thursday at Rutland Mt Zion Church. She leaves a daughter Mrs Bessie Jones and a son Walter Preston both of Rutland along with 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Ida and Vern preceded her in death. Burial will be in Miles Cemetery after calling hours at Chase funeral home in Rutland.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Roush and Mrs. Edna Foster attended funeral services for Mrs. J. D. Law former Letart Falls resident who died Sunday at Memorial Hospital in Piqua. Mrs. Harry Watson and daughters Cathy Ann Bessie Lou and Diana visited with Mr. and Mrs. Max Harrah in Long Bottom for Father s Day.
Births include a daughter to Mr and Mrs Glen Simpson of Henderson and a daughter to Mr and Mrs George Radekin of Carpenter. A son born to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Finley of Pomeroy. Admitted patients include Harold Parsons of Leon West Virginia on Glen Simpson. Also listed are Mrs George Radekin Carol Sargent Fern Hayman Kenny Williams Marilyn Moore Coltie Varian and Gladys Simpson.
Mrs. Adella Smith Armstrong 79 died at her daughter’s home Dover Route 1 after six months of illnesses. Born June 23 1876 in Homer Township Morgan County she was a Pisgah Methodist member. Survived by two husbands 39 grandchildren 41 great grandchildren two sons Lyle and Dale two daughters and others. Services Thursday 2 p m at Pisgah Methodist with burial in Montville Cemetery. Friends may call at Fawcett Stone funeral home until 1 p m Thursday.
Emergency squad responded to Little Home Park Street yesterday evening after the daughter of the residents there fell ill. The incident prompted a medical call and early arrival at the scene by local responders.
The United States counts about nine million workers with skilled trades and technical qualifications. The figure reflects a substantial portion of the labor force across manufacturing engineering and support roles.
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