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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1955
Page
8
Donna Jean Grate, a minor, by guardian Zelena Stewart, sues Harley Eugene Grate in Meigs County Common Pleas Court for divorce alleging gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty.
A June wedding in Kent joined Barbara Jane Phillips and James Whitlock in the home of the bride’s parents, with Rev. Clifford Thomas officiating. The couple, both from Kent Middleport connections, received guests at a garden reception and will spend the summer at Mentor-on-the-Lake before starting new lives.
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hayes announce the birth of a son, John Gregory, at Holzer Hospital on June 21. The event coincides with the 19th wedding anniversary of Mr. Hayes’s brother in law and sister. Grandparents are J. B. Hayes of Chester, Mrs. Ethel Price of St Albans, Everett Price of Parsons, and Mrs. Price’s son. Mrs. Cheesebrew and Rev. Claremont E. Hoyt visited Gallipolis to see the baby Tuesday.
Choir will rehearse at Letart Falls Church on Wednesday at 8:30 p m after the prayer meeting. Members are urged to attend.
A Sunday picnic at the Compton farm near Langsville honored Mrs. C. H. Jesse. Out-of-town relatives from Cambridge, Zanesville, South Zanesville, and Meigs County attended. The event featured gifts for the guest of honor and included multiple Jesse family members and trustees.
Theodorus Council of Daughters of America met Monday evening at the IOOF. Elected were Mrs. Lelia Flint as councilor, Mrs. Donley Reibel associate councilor, Mrs. George Nesselroad vice-counselor, Mrs. Rollin Wolfe associate vice-councilor, Mrs. Henry Werry conductor, Mrs. Charles Werry Warden, Mrs. Cleland Hines inside sentinel, Mrs. C. L. Heaton outside sentinel, Mrs. Bernice Durst recording secretary, Mrs. John Leifheit assistant recording secretary, Mrs. Richard Campbell financial secretary, Mrs. John Smith assistant financial secretary, Mrs. Claude Darst treasurer.
Mrs S L Bryant and Mrs Arza Bryant hosted a Sunday dinner for their uncle Ernes Sutton as he marked his 85th birthday. A Legion Hall reunion honored Freda Grate's birthday with many relatives listed from Cheshire Middleport Wadsworth Columbus and Rutland plus guests from Harrisonville and Richmond.
Members met at the R T West farm for the annual picnic honoring the late Mrs West. They scheduled a rummage sale July 6 7 and 8 at Bethany Church and an ice cream social July 16 in front of the church to benefit the new church organ project with proceeds toward its completion.
Laurel Grange members visited Hemlock Grange on a Saturday evening with Manda Eastman in charge. Cooking and sewing contests were announced for the next Hemlock meeting and refreshments were served to 86 persons.
Grace Episcopal Guild to stage a card party Friday at Mrs Theodore Ebersbach home on West Main Street. Two sessions start at 2 and 8 pm with refreshments provided. Tickets available from guild members.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Jewell and family of Columbus visited Mrs. Jewell's parents in Harrisonville for Father's Day. They also celebrated the birthday of Mrs. Jewell's mother, Mrs. Blackwood, during the gathering.
The Meigs County Retired Teachers Association invites members and locals to its annual picnic in Pomeroy. Officials announce the event will feature socializing, light refreshments, and remarks from a guest speaker. Members are urged to RSVP by a stated date.
Teachers Association gathers Sunday at the home of E. O. Saunders Journey's End. Dinner will be served at 12 30 p.m. Members: I See.
Rock Springs Grange holds regular session Thursday at 8 30 p m in the grange hall followed by a quarterly birthday supper after the business meeting in Pomeroy.
Miss Barbara Zaring traveled from Denver to visit relatives in Portsmouth and Youngstown after a prior stop in Pomeroy with the Hartley and Fenimore families. She will return to Denver after the Youngstown visit. The article notes multiple family connections among Hartleys, Mikesells, and Zaring.
Weekend visitors included Miss Jeane Ashley and Miss Donna Bolen returning from Virginia Beach. Families from Peoria Illinois and Galion Ohio visited Meigs County kin, with Cpl Gene Humphrey from Texas spending time with his Rock Springs parents. The Cooper and Williamson households hosted guests from Tampa Florida and Columbus Ohio during the weekend.
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