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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1956

Page

10

115 Seniors Set To Graduate From Seven County High Schools

Logan reports 115 seniors will graduate in May from seven Hocking County high schools. Laurelville lists the largest class with two diplomas and South Bloomingville the smallest with eight. Union Furnace High School leads with 29 diplomas on May 23.

E. Rutter Larry Smith Marvenne J. Sorrell Ruth Ann Wade Fankie W. Wilson Jack Wooten Union Furnace High School Wall Janet A. ‘Thacker Anna G Todd Leota M. Woodgeard Mary Low Beavers Rosa Jane Malone Mildred M." Malone Nancy J Howard Gloria Jean’ VanBibber Shirley " Jane McCleary Mary Vane Woodard Laverne Lee Jordan Kay Thrush Marlene A. Enerie Sylvia’ Jean Wyskiver Paula Darlene Ong Ray R. Kil Yy John W. Wood Donald W. James Davis Jackles C. Walter Gary J. Rheinshell George L. Crow James F. Riggs Robert J. Thom

Honor Roll and Graduation List for Local Schools

Junior High honors list includes 54 students led by James L. Carter John N Funk Ralph L Farrar and William H Miller. Graduation set for May 24 at Carbon Mill High School with 13 seniors receiving diplomas. Laurelville ceremony May 2% for numerous graduates. Rockbridge final commencement will honor nine graduates including Ruthie J Lindsay Winona E Donahue and Ruth E Rider.

Richards David Schottke Linda Nellie Lins Stuart Bill Blake David Destrieh Laura Dougherty Joyce Hadley Connie Sue Hill Paulette Holtzen Helen Krumlauf Ruth Lackey Dick McLaughlin Beverly Miller Steve Miller Mark Myers Bill Ym Schottke Larry Ruth Adcock Ruth Adcock, ‘Tanya ‘Burton, Penny Mansley Sue Helber Retha Howdyshell Fritz Suellen Johnson John Jones LeMaster Joel Mathi Hiseh Paul Rutter Carolyn Sater Lenore Sater Marlene Schultz Wecky Stiverson Sue Wright Judy Yates James L. Carter John N. Funk Ralph L. Farrar William H. Miller Carbon Mill High School Bire Kenneth C. Williams Nicky J Sanborn Dale M. Martin Mack H. Wicks Rodney Galetin Gene A. Martin Keith Kineer Phyllis Dane Rita C. Hopstetter Eileen Carson Shelby Jean Blake Laurelville Robert L. Barnes Donald R. Colliton Damon E. Crosby Betty Lou Crosby Carol Disbennett Gary D. Edwards Carol F. Harmon Clara M. Hedges R. Stanley Huggins Connie L. Hunt Shirley Ann. Julian Mary A.karr Lois L. Norman Margie Lou Notestone Donald L Parker Robert E. Poling Shirley R. Pickell Charles W. Pritchard William Pritchard Charlene Ricketts Jessie E Winona E. Donahue Ramoni. Donahue Geraldine L. Flowers Leonard D. Flowers Roger A. Tucker Terry Champ. Smith Robert J. Fink Sue Ellen Rider

Chauncey Area Personal Calls and Family Visit Notes

Weekend visits and Sunday gatherings across Chauncey include Mr and Mrs Walter Lemer visiting Mrs Letfier's relatives in Dover and Kensington. Mrs Laurence Bell and son Larry stayed with her mother Mrs Rachel Adams in Pomeroy. Dan Johnsons hosted their son-in-law Melvin Hoar’s family in Columbus. The Johnsons attended Lawrence Walden's funeral in Coolville. Other social events include Cl ar k Yobbie and Linda dining with A Preston Hart, and Ella Hart at Lazarus party for 80 plus guests.

Walter Lemer Letfier Carl Rogers Dover Alfred Stal Iter Kensington Laurence Bell Larry Bell Rachel ‘Adams Pomeroy Dan Johnson Melvin Hoar Columbus Marcia Lawrence ‘Alden Coolville Clark Preston Yobbie Linda A Preston Ella Hart Lazarus Hart Brother-Inlaw J. J. Engle William Cole Grover Patton LH. Hillier Lorain Ralph Crooks Cleveland Cunningham Asbury Methodist Church WSCS Heath Methodist Church John Sauvage Roy Winebrenner William Gordon J. W. Rayhould Elizabeth Merritt Florence Eisenhower New Haven Lawrence Whitlaich Mattie Springer Maud Branch Sam Pickens Donald Quisenberry Donnie Ather John Boware Church St Ben Quesinberry Third St Henry Dailey Eldon Will Parkersburg Ellen Baer Clara Showers John Rowan John Terrell Larimore Asa Custer Miners Iville Ancil Mc Kinney Middleport Charleston Ottie Mc Sinney

Glouster Society Wedding and Local Club News

Glouster society records show the marriage of a daughter Pamelia to Robert E. McCune on March 16 with Rev. B M Mitchell officiating. The couple resides with Mrs. McCune on Front Street and he works at a Columbus Road service station. Mrs. McCune is a Glouster High School graduate and has completed at the Moyal Melee company in Athens. The Jacksonville Mothers Club met at Mrs. Mary Jo Williams home in Athens and voted to donate to the Red Cross. Contests were played and prizes awarded to Carolyn Gardner.

Pamelia Robert E. McCune B. M. Mitchell Theacksonville

Scouts Sponsor Dinner to Fund Philmont Trip

Scouts and the American Legion Auxiliary announce a dinner on April 7 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Mothers of Scouts hall to raise funds for the Philmont trip to New Mexico. Tickets go on sale Saturday through Explorer Scouts and committee members. goal is 330 dollars for the trip.

Mothers of the Scouts American Legion Auxiliary Philmont New Mexico Explorer Scouts

Forrestal OUSTER serving in Caribbean aboard apprentice

Apprentice aboard the Forrestal reports ouster underway in the Caribbean. The note references Rolland Hoffman of 20 Earl Street as the source of the naming.

Ouster Caribbean Apprentice Rolland Hoffman Earl Str

Local visits and condolences noted in Danville area

Danville residents share visits with Toledo guests and attend a funeral. El Yarnell of Toledo stopped by the Swicks and Barretts, Minnie Swick attended Waldo Woodrum’s funeral in Vin, and Alva Swick renewed calls with Jesse Parker and William Barrett families.

Danvinlle Anyates Elst Yarnell Toledo Joe Swick Alva Swick Bruce Wesley Barrett Toledo State State Hospital William Barrett Minnie Swick Waldo Woodrum Vin

Local Residents Visit for Week with Mrs Stephe ts Mother

Mrs. William Keith Edward Harry is admitted to White Cross Hospital Columbus for observation and treatment. Accompanied by Jack Vore, the visitor group includes Irs. Stephe ts mother and other local residents from Birmingham Alabama during a one week stay here.

Nme Aps Prepnews Irmingham Ala Stephe Ts William Keith Edward Harry Whitecrows Columbus Harry Jack Vore Jacksonville University Hospital

Rites Planned for William Tinkham

Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 pm at Wallace funeral home for William Tinkham 3 of Jacksonville who died from a heart attack on Route 31 while returning from work. The Rev. Wilbur Crace will officiate with burial at Great Lawn Cemetery Nelsonville. He is survived by four sons Edward Fresno Calif William Richard and Charles and four daughters Dorothy Dunkle Wetty Deal Roberto Wend and Bessie Minger.

William Tinkharm Jacksonville Wallace Funeral Home Wilbur Crace Great Lawn Cemetery Nelsonville Tinkham William Minnie Donahue Tinkham Sarah Edward Ith Air Force Fresno Calif Richard Charles Dorothy Dunkle Millfield Wetty Deal Roberto Wend Bessie Minger Martins Ferry

Rotary Picks Directors at Log Rotary Club Meeting

Directors elected to the Log Rotary Club board are Dr John E. Rauch Hugh Little Harry Sommers Duane Shipley and George Rolston. Attendance pins were awarded for 22 15 2 and 1 year to Charles C Achauer Virgil Martin Gerald Javid Eugene Davis and Harry Wright respectively. Harley Meyer served as pro chair.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Meeting and Local Notices

The Chauncey Methodist Church Ladies Aid plans a quilting meeting Thursday at home of Mrs Theron Conklin Laurel with Mary Dew Jacobs Ave Hilday Marchers Worley Giffin Nelsonville. Harold Febes of Logan taken home by ambulance after an auto crash near Camp six weeks ago. Mrs Paul Riser Logan and daughter Mrs George Ricketts Laurelville Route 2 greet attendees. other locals include Estel Rollins Rockbridge Route 1 George Hartshorn Laurelville and Charles Mundy Logan.

Ladies Aid Paul Riser Chauncey Chauncey Methodist Church Theron Conklin Laurel Mary Dew Jacobs Ave Anville Hilday Quilting Worley Giffin Nelsonville Holhdays Logan Harold Febes Mount St. Mary Nelsonville Gibisonville Hocking Hoo George Ricketts Laurelville Estel Rollins Rockbridge George Hartshorn Charles Mundy

Community church and school group notices from Syracuse

Presbyterian Missionary Society met March 9 in the church annex with Mrs Pearl McBride presiding. PTA in Syracuse held meetings with nominating plans for 1987-1988 term and plans to buy silverware. Health and welfare items include several visits, travels, and hospitality notes across Syracuse and Chauncey areas. Chauncey Dover fire district held a routine meeting authorizing bills and keeping the fire chief present for meetings.

Syracuse Presbyterian Missionary Society Church Annex Pearl McBride Her Donald Lisle Curtis Lallance London May Barrows James Quick PTA Hool Troy Quilling Robert Harden Harden Wil- Jack Mes Kitchen

Ravenswood Liquor Store Move Sparks Local Debate

A Ravenswood Sunday school class at First Baptist opposes locating a state liquor store within five miles, arguing it would worsen youth behavior. Walton Memorial and others share opposition citing moral and community concerns. proponents cite increased business and tax revenue for city government. The issue hinges on a public vote after local merchants discuss impact.

Ravenswood First Baptist Church of Fidelity Starkey Wold Ripley Walton Memorial Methodist Church Libre

Engagement of Jose Fydroski in Glouster

Mrs. Mary Fydroski of Glouster announces the engagement of her daughter Jose Fydroski to William White. Jose is a Glouster High School graduate employed at the Cleveland Graphite Bronze Co. in McConnelsville. William White, a Buchtel High School and Ohio University graduate, is a teacher and athletic coach at Carbon Hill High School. The wedding is planned for April 21.

Glouster Mary Fydroski Jose William White William’ White Cleveland Graphite Bronze Co McConnelsville White Buchtel High School Ohio University Carbon Hill High School

Weekend Guests and Local Visits Highlight Addison News

Weekend guests for Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Taylor Sr. include Ronald Gilliam Cheshire Elm Bailey Nitro W Va Polly Ann Miller and Richard Myers. Local repairs follow damage to a house in Athens and plans for a move to Pittsburgh. Nurses caps awarded to Donna Ruple Huntington W Va as Charles Roush and family attend. Various visits to Meigs and nearby towns report community life and school events.

Addison Raymond C. Taylor Ronald Gilliam Cheshire Elm Bailey Nitro W. Va Harold Hood Raymond Taylor Rayma Polly Ann Miller Richard Myers Clarence Jon Athens Hugh Childs Ghere Ethel Becky Dayton Pittsburgh Donna Rupl Charles Roush Huntington Bill Roush Johnny Tom Hy Fell Tom Charles Taylor R. C. Taylor Marciline Rhyon West Virginia Elmer Adkins Gladys Caldwell Erman Swisher Flossie Moler Sylvia Johnson Caldwell Johnson Meigs General Hospital Pomeroy Ella Rothgeb Ray Roush Harold Davis Langsville

Grange Banquet Plans Advanced at Logan Pomona Session

Logan Society Hocking Pomona met with Mrs. George Wolfe in charge as final plans were set for the annual Grange banquet on April 2 at the United Brethren Church educational unit. The meeting covered drill contest results, exchanges with Fairfield and Athens County Pomona Granges, and a May 9 fifth-degree conferment locally.

Hocking Pomona George Wolfe Pomona The United Brethren Church Clara Morris Glenford High School Licking County Hocking County Hocking Pomona Grange Fairfield Athens County Ruth Ant J Linda Weaver Mary Alice Dottie Carr Margaret, Ray Clayton Stahl Ohio State Grange Wolfe Union Church Thelma Mowery Ermal Rheinseheld Carol Primmer Ewing Grange

Night Club Permit Of Grill Is Cancelled

The Ohio Department of Liquor Control cancelled the Cameo and Grill night club at 990 E. French St after review of permits. Owner John Trowbridge had moved licenses between W. Main and E. Front streets, with annexation affecting local option status and alleged illegal operation. The investigation followed a complaint about unlawful sales and license status.

Lovan Cameo ‘and Grill E. French St Ohio Department of Liquor Control John Trowbridge W. Main St E. Front St Trowbridge Falls Township Ohio Liquor Department East End

Local Births and Obituary Notices

Radcliffe couple announce daughter Carleen Jo born at Holzer Hospital. Mrs. Levi Jolly of Wellston and Emma Gregory and Martha McManaway of Hamden cited as great grandmothers. William A. Long, 80, dies in Columbus after a family of eight. Burial at Radcliffe Cemetery. The EUB Church starts weekly Bible Study. Vinton Township Garden Club met with 19 members. Cline Holcomb spoke on Flowering Trees and James Jackson demonstrated vertical arrangements. next meeting to be with Mrs. Floyd Price.

Della Pierce Long Roy Oakle Radcliffe Cemetery EUB Church Vinton Township

Riley Judson Dies at 77 in Jacksonville

Riley Judson died at his residence after a long illness at age 77. He leaves wife Mary and three sons William David and James and three daughters Ida Elizabeth Joyce. Ten grandchildren, two brothers Cash and Berty and three sisters Annie McClelland Lily Hooper and Ida Williams survive. Friends may call at home. funeral Thursday at 1 p.m. at EUB Church Jacksonville with Rev. Wilbur Crace officiating. burial Maplewood.

Jacksonville Mary William Icksonville David Wellsburg W. Va James Canton Ida Elizabeth Joyce Columbus Cash Glouster Berty Dayton Annie McClelland Trimble Lily Hooper Ida Wil

Mrs Grover P Hosts Millfield Bridge Club

CHAUNCEY Miss Susyver Patton was hostess to the Millfield Bridge Club. Two tables played with Ruth Simpkins winning high score, Virginia Koz second, Ruth Omen low, Louise Muzio travel prize. Lunch with a St Patrick's Day theme.

Chauncey Susyver Patton Millfield Bridge Club Ruth Simpkins Virginia Koz Ruth Omen Low Louise Muzio

Drive Extended in Chauncey Through March

The drive in Chauncey will be extended through March. Local officials say the extension sustains services and outreach, ensuring continued access for residents and partners.

Chauncey

Community Happenings in Upper Flats and Nearby Areas

Farm Women's Club of Upper Flats served a chicken dinner for the DHIA Dairy Herd Improvement Association event. Church Council met at Rupert Rice's home planning a 6:30 Easter sunrise service. Weekly prayer group gathered at Carl Sebrell's with Aunt Bea Fadley. Visitors included Joe Elias and the Rood brothers. Guests P. E. Roush and Walden roved to Detroit, while Walden attends a National Teachers Convention in Delaware.

Rene! Eub Rupert Rice Carl Sebrell Bea Fadley Paul Rickard Sharon Debra Harold Lewis Marcus Weaver Maxine

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