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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1956

Page

5

Gasoline Burned Man Reported Recovering

Charles A. Fink, 28, of Hunt, is recovering from second degree burns suffered while fueling storage tanks at a Central Service Station. An explosion occurred when a gasoline stream in the hose ignited, flames harming his clothes but safety valves averted a larger blast. Fink, a tank-truck driver for Esso Standard Oil, received burns on his back right arm and face. damage was listed at $600.

Charles A. Fink Ington Fink

March 19 Immunization Drive Aims at School Tots

Mason County launches a two round immunization effort for children from three months to six years, using triple vaccine against whooping cough diphtheria and tetanus with smallpox vaccine. Clinics run March 19 to 23 and April 23 to 27, with adjustments for non school children and several schedule details across towns.

Miss Watking Ordnance North Point Pleasant Central Anderson and Roosevelt Health Department Mason New Haven West Columbia Clifton Hartford Hill Leon Mt. Olive Valley Champion Rose Victory Glenwood

Arbuckle Star Mail Route Reassigned to Leon Route 3

In a post office reorganization Arbuckle Star Mail Route was eliminated and Leon Route 3 extended to serve residents in Tribble Road District of Mason County. Addresses will now read Leon Route V. Dayton Shinn of Leon and Fred Harmon of Elmwood will manage the routes, with Harmon’s territory being taken over by Shinn. The star route ran from Arbuckle to Elmwood.

Arbuckle Star Mail Leon Point Pleasant Tribble Road Atason County Arbuckle Fred Harmon Elmwood Dayton ‘Shinn Harmon Elmswood

Benefit Dance Nets $40 for Mason County Hospital Drive

About 30 persons attended a square dance at the Moose home Saturday night from 9 to midnight. The event raised a little over $40 for the Mason County Hospital Drive, with coat checks by Women of the Moose. Music was provided by Raymond Stewart, Walden Roush, Bobby Burdette, Bill Strickien, and Harry Stewart.

Pois Rennons Moose Mason County the Moose Raymond Stewart Walden Roush Bobby Burdette Bill Strickien Harry Stewart

I Services Held: Christian Science Service for Robert Ford

Services were read at 2 am at the Lawrence G Mohe funeral home for Robert Ford 8 of Main St who died Saturday morning in Holzer Hospital Burial was in Lone Oak Cemetery

Point Pleasant Lawrence G. Mohe Robert Ford Main St Holzer Hospital Lone Oak Cemetery

Point Pleasant Personal Notices

Alr and Mrs. Elmore Moss of St. Petersburg Fla arrived to be with his mother Mrs Jessie Mossman in critical condition. Clarence Casto of Dunbar visited his mother Mrs Charles Casto in Leon. Ray Crookham and family of Leon hosted Sunday guests. Frank Vaughan and sons Larry and Andy of Pomeroy were Sunday dinner guests of Nina Horn and daughters Jeanne and Judy in Main St. Jackie Durst and family moved to Lincoln Ave. Earl Arnett and family have returned to Seventh St Orlando Fla after months with his brother and sister, Mr and Mrs B B Arnett.

Elmore Mossman St. Petersburg Fla Jessie Mossman Clarence Casto Dunbar Charles Casto Leon Ray Crookham Frank Vaughan Larry Andy Pomeroy

State road plan urged to fix drainage at south of town

Hartford officials pressed the state road commissioner to remedy faulty drainage at a construction site south of town where clogged tile caused flooding. Cinders were spread on local streets after holes developed during wet weather.

Hartford

Secretary Questions Planes Too Fast at Airfields

Secretary of Defense urges careful speed considerations at military airfields while Navy evaluates jet takeoff land speed needs. He cites axiom of propulsion design and warns speed demands may override other objectives.

Clevelany Navy Clifford Cing Institute of Aeronautical Sciences Forrest

Stork Shower Honors Schroeders At Marquette Avenue Home

Four couples hosted a surprise stork shower for Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schroeder at 2013 Marquette Ave. Mrs. Schroeder received a black orchid corsage from her husband. Hosts included Mr. and Mrs. James Hall, Mr. and Mrs. John Hutchinson, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Withee. Refreshments were served.

Fred Schroeder Fredrick Fery Marquette Ave

San Jose inmate mutilates finger to prove reform plan

DRASTIC Hallen Watkins, a year-old detainee in San Jose county jail, confessed to cutting off a finger to show Superior Judge William J. James that he would “go straight.” Judge James called it the strangest case he had ever heard as the decision awaits.

Hallen Watkins Forget San Jose Calif William J. James James Ha Cai

Stork shower honors Mrs Her ert Capehart in Leon home

Community notices describe a stork shower for Mrs Her ert Capehart at Mrs Warren Stewart’s Leon home with hostesses Mrs W B Jividen and Mrs William Mallory. Guests included Mrs Oma Graham and Mrs Douglas Jr. others hosted and refreshments served as social events and birthdays are noted.

Herert Capehart Warren Stewart Leon Stewart John Morgan Billy King Keith Thomas Seeva Beaver Oma Graham Douglas, Jr Cor W. B. Jividen William Mallory Huntington

William Long Dies at 80 in Radcliff Area

William A Long of Radcliff died Saturday night at his son Milford’s home in Columbus after two months of illness. A retired coal miner, he lived between Wilkesville and Radcliff all his life and belonged to the K of P Lodge at Wilkesville. Survived by wife Della and sons Roy and Oakle, who preceded him in death. Services Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the EUB Church Radcliff, burial in Radcliff Cemetery, Rev. Freiner Biffle officiating. Friends may call at Strong and Son Funeral Home in Wilkesville.

Leesville William A Long Radcliff Milford Columbus Wilkesville K of P Lodge Long Della Roy Oakle EUB Radcliff Land Radcliff Cemetery Freiner Biffle Strong ‘and Son

Lakin Chief Attends Meet in Washington DC

Johnson superintendent of akin State Hospital attended a meeting of the American Psychiatric Association in Washington DC. The program covered development and operation of mental hospitals and federal appropriations benefits. He planned visits with Smith Kline and French laboratories in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania's new psychiatric institute.

Ivuny DE

Water Poses No Threats

Mason County officials reported no major flooding threats after a brief downpour. Ashland Upland Road near Ashton was reported covered in spots by high water. Routes 33, 32, 35 and 17 were deemed safe. Arizona was not expected to affect river stage.

Ind Mason Couny Sheriff's Department Ashland Ashton

Chauncey Circle Hill Guests Visit Local Families

Mr and Mrs Clarence Jamsley of Dayton visited Sat and Sun with Mr and Mrs Ice Thomas on Circle Hill. Mrs Jamsley is sister of Mrs Thomas. Arthur Bennett and wife from Athens called on Rice Thomas. Harold Barker and John Barker visited relatives in Cincinnati. Sam Pidcock and wife from Barberton were weekend guests of Mrs Pidcock’s parents Carroll Bean and Etta Hart True. Chauncey was a supper guest Saturday with Mr and Mrs Bean.

Kilvert Adeline Tab ‘Er Canton Uppers Plains Lenore John West Prattsville Maple Fsat James Table Francisco John Arbaust WSCS Iva Leon Homemakers Tableroth Freewty Women's Club Mess Leon Califor Robert Fields Aaron Bright Gay Shirl Tabler Reedsville Zanesville Dayton Fields Millwood Arthur Flowers W.va Bond Fields Chester W. Va Helen Cossin Pat Sharron Jenkins George Thomas Wilson, Jr The of Canton Justine Leechess Committen Lee Jenkins Aldine Oes Emery Adams Thomas Myrtle D. D. Ad- Prest Worthington California Laura Jackson Fand George Jackson William Jefferis Marietta Ralph Parker Big Run Wayne Brick William Mabel Swarts Athens Ibler Stewart Warren Tabler Carrie Frank Tabler Sand Rock Joseph Founds Eugene Tabler Ray Har Howard Pullish Linda Rae Bertha Bodnee Daught George Caldwell Ter Susan Homer Webster Massis Waitman White Mulard Osborn Reno Cunningham C- E. Woode Sand Hartsel Windland Clyde Conant da- St. Joseph Hospital Broadwell Sis Frankie Parker Delter Mose Alexander Zanbert Smith Mra. Dorstove Nickles James Hill Naomi MF John Guinther Goins R. G. Jenkins Doromethy Robinson Mar Alfred Jamaica Guinther Columbus Robinson Ellogao Ise Clarence Jamsley Dayton Ice Thomas Circle Hill Barberton Ira Stance Ernest J. Bryson John M. Bryson Grove City Robert K. Bryson Susie Balderson Chillicote Ira Stansberry Arthur Bryson Dean Mason Trindle EK. Bey

Glouster Girl Scouts Celebrate 44th Birthday Event

About 98 Brownies and leaders gathered in Glouster School lunch room for a birthday party with spring flowers and favors. The Girl Scout cookie sale yielded 120 boxes. Catholic Ladies Study Club met at church hall with 11 members and one guest. Next meeting hostess is Mrs Mary Fydroski. Local families and visitors noted in social notices.

Glousten Girl Scouts Glouster Catholic Ladies Study Club Church Hall Ann Pasetvietch Lawrence Colbert Harry Flora Mary Fydroski

Peter and St. Paul Cathedral in Washington DC

The reference notes that Peter and St. Paul is the correct name for the national cathedral in Washington. This designation confirms the church's official title and its role as a national religious landmark in the capital.

Medical note on non surgical hemorrhoid relief

Fragmentary report describes a non surgical approach to shrink hemorrhoids and relieve pain. The text references gentle techniques and observed reduction but lacks clear method, patient details, or outcome data.

Needle Club Meets At McDaniel Home

Needle Club met Thursday night at the home of Mrs Kathryn Me niel. The evening was spent in needlework and was followed by refreshments served to nine members and one guest, Mrs J Sammons.

Church of Christ Delmar Gladden Harley Kittle Mary McCance Kate Vaughn Lalla Danford Wanda McAllister McDaniel Chaunce Joe

Dover Volunteer Fire Department Meets Tonight in Regular Session

The CHiauncey reenouncey Dover Volunteer Fire Department meets tonight in regular session to outline summer plans and set routines for upcoming events and training sessions.

Chiauncey — Reenouncey Dover Volunteer Fire Department

Pre Howard Is Honored On Home Leave From Duty

Pre Howard returned home from overseas duty with the Fifth Division and will report back to Fort Ord California. Frances Howard hosted a dinner Sunday in his honor with relatives including Monty Brown Mary Jane Mentor George Fischer George Fischer Jr Ronald Charles Michael Willoughby and others. BOOSTERS TO MEET CHAUNCEY The Chauncey Band Roosters will meet Tuesday evening in the band room. Sandwiches and coffee will be served.

Chamuea Buddy) Howard Fifth Division Frances Howard Fort Ord California Pre Howard Inlaw Monty Brown Mary Jane George Fischer George Jr Ronald Charles Michael Will Oughby Don Forsythe Terry Billy Angialia Carolyn Janice Howard Charles Howard Dilas Smith Athens Beal Robinson Delores Robi Boosters Chauncey Roosters

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