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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1955

Page

3

Local Socials and Visits Reported Across Town

Gufton Mrs Ollie Van Meter improves after a fall. Vernon Roush and son from Mason visited Ted Riley family. Mack Stewart and daughters Marilyn and Deanna traveled to Pomeroy on business. Donald Haynes and son Barry from Letart visited I N Haynes and Stewart family. Jiggs Robinson of Wheeling accompanied by others toured with Caudill family to Huntington then to Euclid. John Curtis Roush and Mrs Peart visited. Marilyn and Deanna Dare visited Bill and Bobby Caudill in Mex. Harald Rickard and sons Robert and Danny drove to Cheshire and nearby spots. Ted Riley shopped in Middleport. Harold Rickard and Danny joined. Siamyn and Deanna Stewart visited New Haven. Horace Haynes visited brother Don Haynes and family. Tommy Williams mentioned.

Ollie van Meter Vernon Roush Mason Ted Riley Mack Stewart Marilyn Deanna Pomeroy Donald Haynes Barry Letart I. N Haynes Jiggs Robinson Wheeling Ste Bl Caudi Middlepot Harold Rickard Danny Sita Mack Stewart Siamyn New Haven Horace Haynes Don Haynes Tommy Williams

Buffalo Show Spurs Texan Cattle Debate

A jumble of notices from Austin on a west Texas cattle issue discusses a plan to dispose of part of a 250 buffalo herd under state protection. Local marriages and engagements are reported, along with visits, births, and social calls across several towns and families.

Social Notes From Local Dinner Gatherings

Sixteen guests included Mr and Mrs Leo Davidson and Jayally visiting Mrs Davidson’s parents Mr and Mrs Dailey Wood. Mrs Becky Hutchison aided in Columbus with house work while Ina Gould underwent surgery. Irene Jackson hosted a hard time dinner. Mary Jane Jarvis, daughter of Fred and Mrs Jarvis, wounded her foot on a nail. Blanche Menry filed a petition in the Probate Court as maid at Adene Jones west Pleat street estate under Gy Soler.

Becky Hutchison Columbus Ina Gould Irene Jackson Steele Mary Jane Fred. Jarvis Burch Pennestragia Adene Jones West Pleat Street Blanche Menry Gy Soler

Chester Social Notes Highlight Local Club Gatherings

Chester residents attended the Past Council meeting at the lodge hall hosted by Mrs. Mae Spencer and Mrs. Esther Wright. The Chester Farm Boys 4 H Club and Junior Youth Fellowship met with advisers, with families visiting and quilting activities noted. Fire damage prompted local households to host relatives, including Gordon Ridenour and son staying with local families.

Chester Mabel VanMeer Frank Gaul Esther Wright Joe Bows Mae Spencer Jeg Ross Cleland Jesse Tuttle Chester Farm Boys Holter Hhis Violet Hill Methodist Church Elizabeth Hayes Essie War Carol Fickner Lily Christy Lucile Kroeutler Mount Erma Cleland Ing Star Willard Heiner Pome

Women Voters Back Hospital Fund Hike in Ohio

Ohio's League of Women Voters backs higher hospital funding for personnel costs. President Mrs A A Treuhart of Shaker Heights says more money is needed than in Gov. Lausche's budget. The state board is meeting in Cleveland for three days.

Woman Voters Cleveland Ohio League of Women Voters Mra A. A. Treuhart Shaker Heights Leaue Frank J Lausche League

Elevator Breaks Trapping Jurors at Berks County Courthouse

Twelve jurors were trapped for about three quarters of an hour after an elevator between the first and second floors stalled at the Berks County Courthouse in Reading. Maintenance workers freed the jurors, and the panel continued deliberations.

Jury Reading Berks County

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