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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1958

Page

14

New Lexington News and Perry County Notices

Bartenders in Perry County towns were fined for selling alcohol on Sunday with fines of 200 dollars and costs, $150 suspended. New Lexington Jaycees elected officers Roger Woolfe president and others. Perry County Fire Fighters Association elected officers. Shawnee council approved a water tank repair contract worth about 6200 dollars. Western and Southern Insurance moved to a new Main Street location. Primary candidates reported campaign expenses. John C. Furgason appointed adviser to registrants. John E. Henderson to speak July 4 at Perry County Fairgrounds celebration. Northern School District building bonds to appear again on November ballots due to crowded facilities.

New Lexington Perry County Francis King Charles St. Clair Logan New Straitsville Walter McClintock Shawnee Council Board of Public Affairs Continental Fremont Co Perry County Fire Fighters Association Perry County Fairgrounds

Methodist reception and local visits in Rutland

The Rutland Methodist Church hosted a reception in the recreation room on June 23 for about 45 attendees with talks by Biddle Davis LasherDennison Turner. The report notes hospital, travel, and visit updates for local residents and visitors including Dewhurst Brown Tillis Lambert Erlewine Howell Russell Snowden and others.

Rutland Methodist Church Biddle Davis Bertha Lasher Carl Dennison Turner June Dewhurst Alma Brown Akron David Tillis Chillicothe Tillis Victor Braley Drexel Lambert Andrew Lambert James Lambert Monaville W. Va Herman Welch Circleville Harvey Erlewine Joetta Kay Iva Howell Point Pleasant T. J. Howell Leon Edna Russell Florida Lawrence Snowden Columbus Mr. Snowden Ethel Snowden

Plane Searched After Bomb Threat Delays Flight

Twenty nine passengers including singer Keely Smith were removed from a Western Airlines plane in Los Angeles after a caller reported a bomb on board. FBI agents conducted a two hour search and the plane was cleared to fly to Las Vegas Nevada.

Los Angeles Keely Smith FBI Western Air Lines Las Vegas Nev

Chester Social Notes Worldly visits and hometown gatherings

Chester residents hosted and visited relatives and friends from Columbus Fairbanks Kyly Oberlin Tipton Athens Ranier Rutland Garden Grove and California in recent weekends and Sundays. Local families entertained guests and shared multiple cross state and cross city visits with neighbors and kin.

Avalanche buster Monty Atwater leads new snow science

Monty Atwater, a snow ranger near Alta Utah, trains an avalanche safety corps and runs America's first avalanche forecasting stations at Alta Stevens Pass and Berthoud Pass. He analyzes weather factors and snow types to predict slides and protect skiers and properties.

James N. Miller Central Press America Monty Atwater Monty Wasatch National Forest Alta Utah Atwater Stevens Pass Wash Berthoud Pass Colo

Tomorrow’s Stars Highlight Personal Growth and Cautious Gain

The astrology note urges extra understanding in personal relationships for tomorrow, with emphasis on sensitivity and temper, cultural and travel interests, and a busy but rewarding period. Birthday readings warn industrious work and conservative finances through October, followed by limited planetary aid until April.

Birth of James Bernard Rife in Cheshire

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rife announce the birth of their first child a son James Bernard born Sunday June 22 Mrs Willard Reese and daughter Marilyn visited relatives in New York Freddie Gillenwater of Logan W Va visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Laurence Vaughan George Kail of Gallipolis stayed with local friends.

Cheshire Jim Rife James Bernard Willard Reese Marilyn Loren Reese New York Freddie Gillenwater Logan W. Va Laurence Vaughan George Kail Gallipolis

Cleveland Institute campaign falls short on 6 percent goal

Case Institute of Technology reports its building fund missing 2.3 million of a six million target. A second drive is planned later this year and in early 1959 to add to the 4,202,133 already raised.

Cleveland Case _ Institute of Technology

Bear River: Longest U S river to end in a lake

The Bear River runs about 550 miles through Utah Wyoming and Idaho not reaching an ocean. It flows to the Great Salt Lake about 150 miles from its headwaters in a noted inland drainage.

Bear River United States Utah Wyoming Idaho Great Salt Lake

Downington Social Notes Highlight Regional Visits

Mr and Mrs Harry Ross and family from Salt Rock W Va visited several locals including Donald and Blanche Stanley and Harold Morris during a day trip to Scott Depot. Various relatives in Columbus Athens Harrisonville Snowville and Dar win hosted or were hosted by residents, with multiple family connections noted.

Downington Harry Ross Salt Rock W. Va Donald Stanley Danny Blanche Stanley Lon Perry Elizabeth Dilcher Annette Harold Morris Scott Depot Elmer B. Dill Canal Winchester Pearl Robinson Karolyn Haning Columbus Ora Carsey Margaretta King Athens John L. Clark Robert Harrisonville

General MacArthur Invited to Return to Philippine Islands

Philippine President Carlos Garcia promised a rousing welcome for General Douglas A. MacArthur upon his return to the islands he helped liberate in World War I. Garcia and MacArthur met briefly in New York before Garcia continued his U S tour bound for Phoenix.

Phoenix, Ariz Douglas A. MacArthur Philippine Islands Carlos Garcia Garcia New York Phoenix United States

Man Hit Three Times By His Own Auto

FRANKFORT Ky Lew is Aldridge 65 was hit three times by his own car. As he backed it from his farm yard he fell out and the car kept going in circles. Each time he tried to rise the auto struck him again. Witnesses dragged him away and stopped the vehicle. He suffered four broken ribs.

Frankfort Lewis Aldridge Aldridge

Poplar Ridge Notes Show Local Visits and Weddings

Residents report family visits across Ohio and West Virginia. Notable events include the marriage of Shirley Jenkins and Lester Elkins at a Gallipolis home with several relatives attending, plus numerous familial visits among Paulins, Baird, Merritt, Davis, and Taylor households in Blackfork, Gallipolis, and Columbus.

Poplar Ridge Junior Pauling Blackfork Marvin Loveday Louise Bonnie Nettie Chapman Columbus John Francis Hubert Shirley Jenkins Lester Elkins Stebbins Gallipolis Walter Jenkins Tony Elkins Bonnie Elkins Bob Weith Wiley Burton Betty Pomeroy Lee Merritt

Murray City Social Notes Highlights Visits and Reunions

Pfc. Jim Sanborn on 21 day leave from Majeve California visits with parents the Sanborns. Blaine Steese from Navial Air Station Columbus visits grandmother Sylvia Sevensy and friends. Various family members and friends from Canton Akron Glouster Newark The Plains and New Lexington attend gatherings and weekend visits at homes in Murray City and nearby towns.

Murray City Pfc Jim Sanborn Majeve California Wilber Sanborn Blaine Steese Navil Air Station Columbus Sylvia Sevensy H. D. Arnold Harry Scharder Sanborn Pearl Lantz Stanley Bert Sweazy Roseville Lawrence Short Andrew Verla Michael Nagy Earl Belchambers Betty Verla Carol Akron Mary Burkholter

Alfred WSCS Meeting Notes and Local Social Events

The WSCS held a regular meeting at the Follrod Robinson home with 11 members. New chairs for the primary Sunday School class were noted and tables may be purchased. Isola Taylor led a program on Changing Patterns in the March of Missions. Nellie Parker gave a report on In Every Place a Voice. Ice cream cake and coffee were served. The next meeting is July 15 at Isola Taylor’s home with Garnet Winland as program leader. Local residents attended showers, Grange activities, and funerals, and several families visited relatives in Lancaster and Athens.

Isola Taylor Nellie Parker Garnet Winland Paul Buckley Mallie Sturm Millstone W. Va

Porters Host Sunday Guests In Gallipolis Area

Mr and Mrs Homer Kemper hosted Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs C A Clendenin Miss Thelma Denny in Gallipolis Mrs Herb Harrington visits Columbus with her husband. Mr and Mrs J M Walters entertained Sunday callers Mrs Mildred Duffy and children Mrs Jacob Walters Mr and Mrs Bill Crewes and children John Wilt and Mr and Mrs C A Clendenin and Miss Thelma Denny.

Laurel Cliff Visitation Notes From Zanesville And Columbus

The Rev and Mrs Kunzie of Zanesville visited Mrs Kunzies granddaughter and family Mr and Mrs Laurence Elbin. Mr and Mrs Laurence Elbin bought the Hill property from Mrs Orville Allen. Mrs Orville Allen spent a Columbus weekend with Mrs Ruth Wilson and visited patient Mrs Bell Hill at University Hospital Columbus. Mrs Hugh Ferguson and son Jim my and Charles Albright of Columbus visited Mr and Mrs Pearl Parker and also called on Mr and Mrs Walter Walker Steve Route and Otho Radford and Mrs Lily Maim of Syracuse. Mr and Mrs Oliver Linkhaker of Columbus were guests of their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Laurence Elbin.

Laurel Cliff Kunzie Zanesville Laurence Elbin Hill Orville Allen Columbus Ruth Wilson Bell Hill University Hospital, Columbus Hugh Ferguson Jimmy Charles Albright Walter Walker Steve Route Otho Radford Lily Maim Syracuse Oliver Linkhaker

12-Year-Old Submits Workable Space Plan

The national Science Foundation has on file a detailed plan by a 12-year-old for shooting a man into space for two weeks and returning him alive. A top Pentagon scientist says the proposal has all the elements of a workable system.

Washington National Science Foundation Pentagon

Cattle Guard Patent Aims to Stop Rustlers

Ernie Wells of Joseph wired a wooden frame with 22 elastic strips that carry a harmless electric sting to halt cattle. The portable guard installs in 30 minutes and keeps livestock within bounds, reducing loss from injury wandering and theft. Wells plans mass production in three northwest factories and shows trucks can test its strength.

Vance Orchard Northwest Ernier Wells

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athens Messenger New Lexington News New Lexington Jaycees Roger Woolfe William H. Roberts Daniel T. Smit Jack Nash John C. Masterson Robert Buckley Royce Cannon Shawnee George Brannon Crooksville Tony Tompson Russell Drumm Thornville Sheeran Main Street The Western and Southern Insurance Walter Carney Electric Board A. K. Wilson Ralph Gordon Leo Kiener Wayne E. Caton Edwin M. Pitcock GOP Rhoderick G. Mills Clinton S. Watts A. J. Ball John C. Furgason Local Selection Service Board Washington, D. C Furgason John E. Henderson Charles L. Jenkins Lincoln Ave West Virginia National Guard Sfc John Ewing Charleston Jenkins U.S. Property and Fiscal Office Chester Social Notes Chester — Gayann Gaul Ray Morris Thera Rockenbaugh Richard Fick Fairbanks Ind Fick Paul Nichols Pismo Beach Calif G. L Michael Michaels Mr. Nichols Buell Ernest Bohr Kyly Bohr E. E. Barnhart Rex Bentz Archie Bohr Oberlin Oscar Shank Tipton Iowa Ernest Knight Buel Ridenour Johnny Elizabeth Wickham Zelda Ridenour Carl Heck Jack Edwards Ranier Okla W. D. Cleland Charles Pyles John Gillis Garden Grove Peter Orient Gillis G. L. Michael Avalanche Case Fund Short Barto L. Durst, JR Park Drive Sgt. Durst Downington News Paulette Kathy Christie Sue Stanley Snowville C. A. Bolen Wilda Hahing Alice Mae Stanley Marie Barnhart Darwin Herb Barnhart Harold Dean Tom Steinmetz Mary Howell Katie Wilson Nora Jordan Charles C. Porter Jesus de Galindez Trujillo Dominican Republic Rafael Trujillo Gerald L. Murphy Charles O. Porter Oregon Porter Murphy Justice Department de Galindez Judad Trujillo L. L. Clark Oscar Spires Donna Donnie Spires James Clark Robert Thornsley Diane Cheryl Coshocton Creed Beck Tom Givens Stingy Creek Wayne Sisson Sisson Mary Rupe Gail Baird Ella Baird Kenneth Casto Richard Greaser Charles Hubert Francis Louise Chapman Fonzo Taylor Belle Jones Blaine Toppings Clyde Day Sadie Day Fannie Halfhill Ralph Durst William Bales Lockburn Air Force Base Danny Bales Elmer Baird Joe Jenkins Middleport Watson Davis Jean Merritt Jacky and Mike Mrs. Brown Murray City Social Notes Friendly Mary “Ukhoster Johnny Moody Glouster Ford Curl Canton Thea Clay Bruney Lancaster William Bradbury Elmer Evans John Matheny Michelle Jim Pat Judy Blaine Steele Frank Williams Torrence Susie Williams Pearl Williams Plains Carl Mitchell Newark Clifford Mitchell Ruth Carsner Martin Merritt Ashland Howard Craft Craft Paul Berry Ross Smith Clyde Bartimus Fred Boon Alfred WSCS Follrod- Robinson
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