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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1955

Page

12

Massachusetts Looks at Jail Reforms After Prison Siege

A month after convicts surrendered guns at a state prison, Massachusetts weighs penal system changes. Grand jury probes how firearms and contraband reached inmates as Gov. Herter’s committee and state departments pursue reforms. The January siege ended with a negotiated surrender after 84 hours.

Boston State Massachussetts Suffolk County Ind Jury Bastille Department of Correction George Fingold Christian A. Herter Grand State House “of Representatives Jie Cmeen Ir Lly John J. O'Brien Committee of Seven Fingold Paul G. Kirk Iquiry Committee Presdent Nile Y. Wessell Tufts College Charlestown E Lawrence Spurr

Syracuse Methodist Youth Fellowship Notes and Local Socials

The Syracuse Methodist Youth Fellowship began weekly meetings at the church on Mondays at 7 30 pm with officers Jim Harris president and Billy Wingett vice president. Marriage and church announcements, trustee installations, and a range of social events and visits are noted including Beecher, McBride, London, and other members, plus community baptisms and a nurse training completion at Camden Clark.

Robert White Don Cott Rollen Lane Cottrill Gertrude Duffy Walter Guither Morris Aarden Robert Harden Edison Hubbard Geace Oiler Pearl MeBride George Schneider Dale Teaford Winebrenner Don Herman London Rosetta Lisle Syracuse Methodist Church William Houdashelt William Eichinger Eichinger Houdaswell William Holmes Dana Hysell Holly Friend Presbyterian Church Howard Ruppelt Pearl McBride Esa Guinther Richard Duck Don Lise Mae Schneider James Quick Mary London J Teaford Linda Hubbard Kathryn Slack Terry Phalin Robert Slack Robert R. Harden Bill Harden Richard Harris Don Hubbard John Slack Robert A. Harden Ruppelt

Residents and Visitors Gather in Reedsville from Area

Reedsville welcomes a string of visitors from Waverly Parkersburg Canton and Columbus with locals including Mrs Cora Carman Mrs Mary Jones and families from Pruso Eden Long Bottom Bingham's Mill and Chelsea noting trips to Zanesville and Chelsea for weekend stays and family gatherings at the Childers and Marks homes.

Reedsville Chester Buckney Waverly Dims Anna M. Randolph Cora Carman Mary Jones Pomeroy Carman Iso Parkersburg Paul Childers Pruso Oren Childers Charles Wilson Vern Chevalier Ma- Hon Ohio E. F Wilson Zanesville R. Sams Henry Bailey Columbus TH Boring Harvey Ile Charles Smith Eden James Carter Long Bottom Ant East Harold Sauer Bingham's Mill Josephine Pickens Leslie Robinson Brenda Canton Steve Desmond Bridget Ann Sisson Charles Robert Mass Naval Hospital Chelsea William Childers Jeffrey Charles Hamilton, Jr Philo

Man Hurt In 10 Foot Fall At Local Mill

Oscar J. Shetty of Ironton was injured in a 10 foot fall Thursday morning at the Kgger Creek plant where he works as millwright for Booth and Flinn Co. He was taken to the Gallipolis Clinic suffering from an injured right arm.

Charles Scott Clarence Pet Foe Bert Hern

Fleet of Disasters to Be Raised in Ancient Greek Wreck

British consul and the Italian navy plan spring explorations to recover 119 sunken Athenian ships from Alcibiades era at Syracuse. Project seeks wrecks from the fleet sunk after a failed assault and harbor chains, marking a turning point in ancient power.

Siracusa Sicily Alcibiades Arthur Baker Athens Fan Jed Greece Demosthenes

Mason Bride Weds Frank Hendrickson in Mason Home

Miss Lorsycaer Roush, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Roush, became the bride of Frank Hendrickson, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Hendrickson, Feb 18 at 655 p m in the Hart home with Rev L R Maloney officiating. The ceremony featured a fern and white chrysanthemum altar, a three tier cake, and a pink suit departure. The couple will reside in Mason after a wedding trip through West Virginia.

Lorsycaer Aoush Mrv Will TH. Rous Mason Frank Ervin Ene Frieleon James Hendrickson Anavalt Lee Hart Maloney Caroline Harris Boward Harris Hart. Tedence West Stes Miller Harris Mist Rosalee Ease West Virgina Mrz. Hendrickson Wehaman High School Mountain State Business College Parkersburg Philip Sporn Graham Tion Gary High School Gary W. Vocational School Welch Kgger Creek Will Roush Frank Roush James C. Harris Caroline Eddie Harris Robert C. Roush Robert Rebecca Paul A Betty Josephine Knopp Judy William Harris Ella Roush Pam Weigand Ding

Wilkesville News In Brief On Military Discharges and Visits

Viaut-Vonaiaschil ing returns home after Air Force discharge from Chanute AFB. Sir Richard Denny, son of Harry Denny of near Wilkesville, discharged from Navy after serving in Virn a. He plans to attend college. Strong funeral home reports William Shifflet’s body en route home after military service death, son of Mr and Mrs Bil Shifflet. Dinner guests Feb 20 at Alva Mahaffey home include Mrs Mahaffey’s parents, Mr and Mrs Matt Haas and Mr and Mrs Richard Hees, with Sayre family from near Ripley W Va visiting. Mr and Mrs Ralph White recently spent a day in Columbus.

John Bowen Oliver Sayre Columbus Raymond Miller Royal Jake Bush Moriah Anna McCoy Charles Krider Mel Louise Welsh Delaware Samuel Floyd Matthews Cleveland John Duttyirs Minnie Rathgeb Hobson Milo Rhodes Spiller CW. Alexander Coluimbus Coffman Westerville Charley Cornell Alma Spea Wilkes Viaut—Vonaiaschiling Air Force Chanute Air Force Base Richard Denny Harry Denny Wilkesville Navy Virna Strong Funeral Home William Shifflet Shifflet Bil Shifflet Alva Mahaffey Paul Mahaffey Matt Haas Richard Hees Laster Sayre Ripley W. Va Fred Sayre Ralph White Alban — Or George Strapp Patricia Frank Deardorff Jim Athens F. E. Radcliffe E. V. Springer Lamar Springer Dayton CR. Brown Joe Cooper, Jr Joe Cooper Worley Cline Cincinnati Jessie Sling Tewksbury Lowell Ashcraft Brooks Double State St Claire Steward Chillicothe Charles Steward Edna Whiteman Leo Trainer Donnie Buckeye Lake Clyde Hooper Ronnie Musiette Randolph Clyde Hill Orville Cline Emma Inman Pomeroy Stew Md. Baughman Parkersburg Mila Sisson McArthur Eugene Rowell Sergeant Rowell Bertha Lightfoot Rebecca Brooks Mineral Etta Eliott Melva

Harrisburg Area Social Notes Largely Family Visits

Mrs Nanna Savage dies at a great nephew’s home on Feb 19. Darlene Stout and her sister undergo tonsillectomies at Holzer Hospital. Jim Myers family from Akron visit Sam Denney Jr. Margaret Edwards spends a Portsmouth day. Harry Hatten and Joanne visit Henry Hatten. Hutchinsons of Huntington host visitors. Max Jarr i mourns. Woodrow Eggleston visits Lester Waugh. Emory Waugh visits Stanley Waugh. J E Dellile and daughter Louise entertain several families. Larry Abbott returns to Texas and plans to bring wife and daughter in two months.

Harriopunu Mercennane Darlene Stout Burnace Stout Holzer Hospital Jim Myers Akron Myers Sam Denney Jrs Margaret Edwards Portsmouth Harry Hatten Joanne Kenova W. Va Henry’ Hatten Nanna Savage Clarence Bias Woodrow Eggleston White Oak Lester Waugh Emory Waugh Stanley Waugh Swan Creek J. E. Dellile Louise Hunter Boice Darell McClaskey Charles Delle Johnny Delille Larry Abbott Texas Abbott

Local social notes from Albany and surrounding areas

Albany residents and guests are listed visiting and staying with families across Ohio communities including Athens Lima Buckeye Lake Chillicothe Dayton and Columbus. The items note weekend visits moved households business trips and familial gatherings with many named individuals and towns.

Cancer Researchers Claim Leukemia Cure Found

Researchers announce a potential breakthrough in leukemia treatment based on new cancer biology findings. The report highlights novel cellular targets and early results from experimental therapies, suggesting a path toward improved survival for patients.

Rotary Club Puts On March Minstrel Show

Wellston tickets go on sale for the eighth annual Wellston Rotary minstrel show on March 14 and 15 in the new Wellston High School Auditorium with 900 seats. Reserved seats cost 1.25 dollars, general admission 1.00. Show features 40 voice Rotary choral club and wives of Rotarians. cast over 100. Proceeds fund community service projects.

Kippax Fearnought J. A. Saylor Long Beach Calif Westminster Kennel Club New York Rotary Club Wellston Wellston Rotary Wellston High Schoo Wellston Rotary Club Palace Drug Store Rotary Howard Ramsey Charles N. Gaskill W. H. Gillen Gaskill Ramsey Jim Benedict Scotty Herr Herb Clark Dick Lefebvre Parks Robin Benedict Ed Tweksbury Circle Rogan Hotel

Ravenswood PTA and community groups hold meeting notices

Ravenswood grade school PTA met with officers and committee chairs guiding a program on heart health after a Ripley county council report. Jrs and Seniors clubs hosted style show plans for March 18 at the Baptist Church, while Dairymen banquet featured Farm Bureau speaker J M Hood. Several groups planned fund drives, safety talks, and a cookie sale with attendees from multiple local churches and clubs.

J.H. Hall Mrn Ela Myers Edwin Reynolds At Baptist Church Assembly St Paul Moore

Also Mentioned on This Page

Massachusetts Erwin D. Cantam Christian ‘Science Monitor John J. Grant the Pilot Archidiocese Sumner Dtunda Racuse Social Notes Rhonda Hysell Middleport Penta Nich Charles Iyself Ellen Baer Tom Bowen Recksprings Homer Showers Malta James Robert White Walter Harris Anna’ Mc Ernest Brewer Holly Mary Richard Duckworth Vand Frank Nelsonville Geneva Joachim Ellen. Baer E.S. Mills C. C. Patterson Rutland James Robert Spent & Say Margaret Cheshire Hell Jimmy Hatlo Devou Nan Anne Italy Mason Social Notes Betty Smith Carrie Ross Mary Hay Maud Young Lilian Grimm Audra Richardson Olive Burgess Hindys’ Riley Rosie Grinvad Alice Snapp Rhoda Tox Clifton EU! Chhurch Woman's Society of Work The Evangelical United Brethren Church Woman’ Society” of Christian Service Mason Methodist Church Verne Workman Edith Angels Sarah Spencer cilah"Zerkle Lottie John Margaret Pickens Nan Mcintosh Eileen Forehan Jean Warner the Oldst Emily Burgess Audra Ambrose Nugent Harry Fleming Fort Sill Okla Fleming Army Korea Nugent Army Military Board of Review Hiarrisburg Mary Hutchinson Jennings Hutchinson Huntington P. 3. Hutchinson Max Jarri Albany Ravenswood News Lindy West Orvilie Parsons Minnie ‘ Darpold Ncnging Sirs Alma Wile Inman Sveters Heart Red Cross Holt Cancer Fund Lula McGlothlin Hall Margie Rowley Dorie Wheeler Ruth Milhoan Ronald Ferguson Robert Cole T. A. Knotts James Beauseau Reynolds Gene Hobart Charles Barnum Pat Wetzel Wilma Hart Gladys Palmer Walton Memorial Methodist Church Putnam Meigs Wood Gallia Jackson J M Hood Farm Bureau First Baptist Church Maude Seaman Foster Seaman Wallie Proffit E. Cole J. H. Dunham Ruby Watts H. Bish Carol Hart Proffit John Noll Cole Janie Blackburn Joellen Abels den Anderson Jim Robinson Harry Abels Larry Abels Kilgu Thelma Monroe Kola Club Walnut Street Dot Rector Pauline McConnell Ardath Chambers Myrtle Ritchieks Dot’ Leeson Mildred Stewart Marie Hall Mabel Nancarrow Bee Mcssonnell Freda Ruth Wale Sue Ann Somerville Becky Tex Judy Linehcome Dolly Ryner Jeanie Fletcher Peggy Anderson Jane Davis Janie Binckeurn Mary Ann Twiggs 3 ‘Evender Sharon Eval Hish Joan Bourgeois Kay Gaye Iss Phyllis Ace Marshall College Andates Dan McCoy Monroe Click Florida George Bennett Colt Rowley Galen Rowley George Andy Marko Yeareold Jerry Silverman South Euclid Memorial Junior High Andy Louden
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