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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1960

Page

15

Haydenville Social Notes March Women’s Society meeting

The March meeting of the Women's Society of Christian Service at Mrs. John Hutchison's home featured a devotional on stewardship led by Mrs. Genevieve Martin with songs and readings. A panel on stewardship of the church followed, with Brenda Walker as guest of honor at a birthday party including numerous prizes and family attendees.

Haydenville Women’s Society of Christian Service John Hutchi Genevieve Martin Mount Gilead Roy Crothers Jean Ann Hutchison Karen Carl Wetherell Luther Skiver C. S. Matheny Leslie Higgins John Keplar Robert Lehman Homer Carter George Shark Robert Bowlby Matheny Wetherell Brenda Walker George Walker Bobby Seel Casey Smith Shelley Crane Randy Hopstetter Gary Miller

Kanauga WSCS Meeting and Local Social Notes

The WSCS met at Mrs. Harry Brownell’s home Tuesday with Mrs Albert Allen presiding. The Friendship Class gathered at Mrs. Fred Holcomb’s in Point Pleasant with 12 present and Rev. C. J. Lemley as guest. Additional notes include visits and visits to Huntington and Columbus, river-boat travel resumed, and Mrs Cora Black’s recovery after illness.

Kanauga WSCS Harry Brownell Albert Allen Fred Holcomb Point Pleasant W. Va

Waugh Family Visits Huntington Hospital Patient

Mr and Mrs Amos Waugh and Lester Waugh traveled to Huntington West Virginia on Wednesday to see Mr Emry Waugh who is a patient in the hospital there. Mrs Bill Dean of Rutland visited Mrs Mary Dean on Wednesday. Charles Murray visited Danny Blazer of Porter last Sunday.

Amos Waugh Lester Waugh Huntington West Virginia Emry Waugh Bill Dean Rutland Mary Dean Charles Murray Danny Blazer Porter

Chesterhill Social Notes and Community Club Events

Mrs Mary Emma Newsom and Jim Strode escorted Frank Newsom home after foot surgery but an accident en route due to bad road conditions left the car unusable. they continued by bus to Zanesville then home with Mrs Velma Smith. Seventy five people attended the March 2 Community Club dinner with devotions led by Dora Bowman and patriotic music by the school band. Mrs Lena Whitacre chaired the meeting highlighting early Ohio history and Kincaid Cave exhibits. future talks include The Underground Railroad. Neighbors gathered February 29 at Jesse Newtons for an honorary birthday with baskets of food and a decorated four tier cake presented to the guest.

Chesterhill Mary Emma Newsom Jim Strode Ohio Valley General Hospital Wheeling Frank Newsom Zanesville Newsom Velma Smith Strode Maroh 2 Dora Bowman Nagle Lena Whitacre Marion Township Kincaid Cave Underground Railroad Kenneth Beckwith Jesse Newton Newton

Neighborhood Gathering and Birthday Remembrances Report

The Messenger notes a well attended social event at a Newton family gathering with cake and ice cream for four. Beryl received gifts and cards as neighbors shared in the evening. Several local families from Columbus to Marietta visited, celebrated March birthdays, and birthdays observed at Mrs. Lochary home.

Charley Newton Newtons Beryl Vernon Wymer Everett Newburn Columbus Herbert Wymer Tabor Ridge Mr. Newburn Ethel Steffy

Wilkesville Garden Club and Wilkes Grange Meet in March

Wilkesville Garden Club met March 1 at Mrs. Raymond Long home with Mildred Strawsbaugh leading. John Palmer spoke on Avale as. A bulb and seed exchange and an auction were held. refreshments served. Wilkes Grange met March 7 with Zelda Hall in chair. Elwood Sawyer spoke on farm safety. Next meeting March 21. Salem Center school to hold a Pancake Supper March 19. Visits noted from Columbus, Marysville, Athens, and Vinton residents.

Mr. Palmer Avaleas Wilkes Grange Zelda Hall Elwood Sawyer Marysville Salem Center School James Porter Paul Durst Edith Porter Columbus Floyd Davis Wearthy Shank Athens

Sound arrives for 8mm movies at trade show preview

The St. Louis industry preview highlights new 35mm slide projectors with precise focusing and remote control, plus 8mm sound options. Kodak’s Sound 8 Projector records voices or music on striped film and allows erasing and re recording. Federal Cinephone and Bolex Sonorizer offer portable sound systems with external speakers and fade controls.

Kodak Federal Cinesone Bolex

Horoscope for Tomorrow and End of 1960 Outlook

The reading warns gains if cooperative, but setbacks with authority. Traveling alone progresses most matters. For birthdays tomorrow, a surge of activity could yield big strides by year end. Expect strong financial gains but avoid extravagant April or October spending. November and December promise high achievement and prestige. a talented but shy child may hesitate to act.

Local Residents Share Sunday Visits Across Towns

Harrisonville Mr and Mrs Homer Lee were Sunday dinner guests at Halliday Atkins. Mrs Elisa Welsh returns to Columbus for the winter. Mr and Mrs Robert Jewell visited Ancil Burbridge in Dowington. Earl Clark and Persilla Jane were Sunday dinner guests of his parents Geo and Mrs Clark. Frank Halliday visited Everett Tracy in Meigs General Hospital where he is very ill with a heart condition.

Homer Lee Halliday Atkins Elisa Welsh Columbus Robert Jewell Ancil Burbridge Downington Earl Clark Persilla Jane Geo. Clark Frank Halliday Everett Tracy Meigs General Hospital Mr. Tracy

Letart Social Notes Highlight Weather Affects Parish Attendance

The Ladies Aid of Oak Grove EUB Church met at Mrs. Earl Adkins home for a covered dish dinner but bad roads and cold weather kept many away. Several locals and visitors including the Bastons, Roushs, Yeagers, Adkins, Fry, and Blessings are noted in visits and calls across Mason, Parkersburg, and Akron Ohio.

Letart Ladies Aid Oak Grove EUB Church Earl Adkins Lester Louise Adkins Clarence Yeager Blanch Yeager

Ladies' Friendship Club Enjoys Evening At Mrs Roush Home

West Columbia report notes an evening of games hosted by Mrs. Juanita Roush with members including Mrs. Charlotte Roush Mrs. Carol Workman and others. Future gathering slated at Mrs. Paul Fitzgeralds home. Nearby visitors from Point Pleasant and Middleport are mentioned along with Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Van Mater.

West Columbia Ladies’ Friendship Club Juanita Roush Charlotte Roush Carol Workman Judy MecNight Margie Grinstead Helen Elias Peachi Elias Lucy Frew Helen Roush Jane Johnson Paul Fitzgerald Peggie Russell Shirley Priddy Peggie Arnott Middleport Ohio Roush Mildred Brumbly Doris Eads Point Pleasant Veneda Cart Etta Young Andrew van Mater

Hartsook Guests McKitrick at Carpenter

E. F. Hartsook of Carpenter was a recent guest of B. A. McKitrick, sharing a social visit and conversation during the occasion.

E. FE. Hartsook of Carpenter B. A. McKitrick

Reedsville Social Notes Highlights Local Events

A surprise birthday party honored Debra Denise Keebaugh of Chester Ohio for her eighth birthday at P R Randolph home in Reedsville. Attendees included Ruth Ann Barnhill Billy Cole Tup ters Plains Ohio and others. gifts and refreshments were shared. The March Birthday Club met with gift exchanges and no birthdays celebrated. Stewart Sisson spent weekend in Belpre with Barbara Collins. J S Marks attended Clarence Young funeral at Success. Harold Johnson of Dam 20 added to retiree list. Ray E Thomas returned home from University Drive Veterans Hospital.

Reedsville P. R. Randolph Debra Denise Keebaugh Chester Ohio Ruth Ann Barnhill Billy Cole Tuppers Plains Nancy Hawk Brenda Spencer Vickie Carr Tonya Keebaugh Marjorie Keebaugh Erwin Cain Parkersburg W. Va Dorothy Cashdollar Frances Reed Nina Lou Mixer Grant Boring Stewart Sisson Belpre Barbara Collins J. S. Marks Clarence Young Success

Committee Named To Study Levy In Perry County

A half mill health levy may appear on Perry County ballots in November. Mayor Willis Wright appointed a committee to study needs and report to the Perry County Health Advisory council. Members include Oscar Arnold Reading Township E O Brown Clayton Township Clement Snyder Pike Township Harry Maxwell Crooksville Melvin Emerick New Straitsville Noah Spangler Thorn Township. The health department led by Dr C B McDougal says funds are needed for a second nurse nine months a year and a full time sanitarian. the levy would raise about $22 000. Dr Joseph Clouse of Somerset was appointed to the county Board of Health replacing the late Dr James Miller.

New Lexington Perry County Perry County Health Advisory Council Willis Wright Corning Oscar Arnold Reading Township E. O. Brown Clayton Township Clement Snyder Pike Township Harry Maxwell Crooksville Melvin Emerick New Straitsville Noah Spangler Thorn Township Perry County Health Department C. B. McDougal Morgan County Joseph Clouse Somerset County Board of Health James Miller

Burglars Loot Quackenbush Home In Lockport Theft

Burglars stole 150 dollars worth of jewelry from Mr and Mrs Raymond W Quackenbush in Lockport New York and shoplifted a cherry pie left cooling in the kitchen.

Lockport N. Y Raymond W. Quackenbush

Ike to seek quota power on sugar and immigration

President Eisenhower will ask Congress for discretionary authority to raise or lower sugar import quotas and for immigration legislation likely doubling the annual 154,000 entrants. GOP leaders said the measures, discussed after a weekly meeting, may be sent in special messages to Congress. Dirksen noted the sugar power would cover all nations except the Philippines and cautioned against tying it to Cuba.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Senate GOP Everett M. Dirksen Illinois Philippines Cuba

Van Fossen and family visit Chesterhill ties

Chesterhill reports James W. Van Fossen and wife of Cincinnati spent weekend with Mrs. Van Fossen’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Hoon. Their daughter Julie accompanied them home after two weeks with grandparents. Leroy Kennard returned from Florida and was met in Marietta by C. O. Thomas and wife. Lena Whitacre attended a Beverly High School play History of Our Town. Raymond Randall of Wyandotte Michigan named a Group Boy for the State Swim Meet in March. he is grandson of George Randall and Adrian and sister Blanche Randall of Wyandotte and Dora Adrian of Columbus.

James W. VanFossen Cincinnati Raymond Randall Wyandotte Mich Marca Randall George Randal Don Adrian Blanche Randall Dora Adrian Columbus

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