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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1956

Page

5

Voter registration woes worry Ohio election officials

Ohio election officials report rising apathy as registrations fall since 1952 in counties with primary voting in May. March 28 is the registration deadline for counties requiring it. Automatic registration applies in larger cities. those who voted in 1952 or 1953 but not since must re register.

Reed Smith Columbus Ohio W. Brown Brown Maren Ankrom Sa Nchicr Arronsturst Amty Atwrs Ath cd Ainene Roger J. Jone Ind Sas Council of the Athen Houck Fate HY Athens Onis

Library Opening Date Nears for New Haven Club

The New Haven Woman's Club reports the library is close to opening after preliminary steps. Mrs. James Hampton chairs the library committee, with Mrs. Paul Henderson and Mrs. Carl Wiles coordinating host duties for the meeting. The club also discusses school levy, annual bazaar plans, swimming pool concessions, and a May club dinner.

New Haven Woman's Club James Hampton Paul Henderson Carl Wiles Robert McGlothlin Paul Seally Chester Curry New York James Henderson Odd Fellows Lodge Wahama June Spenmereeee Eee Point Pleasant Wade Richardson Dalton Lewis Han Nan High James Irvin Charles ,Ton United Nations Lunder New Haven Charles Lester

Buchtel Man Dies at 82 in Bellaire

Nelsonville Curtis Smith Smathers Sr 82 former Buchtel resident died Sunday at a son’s home in Bellaire after a long illness. A Jackson County native and retired coal miner he lived with his son for months. Surviving include four other sons Curtis Jr Lawrence Roy Lester. four daughters Beatrice Hutchinson Delsa Wade Nelle. four brothers William Frank John Edward. a sister Carolyn Carpenter and grandson Bennie. Funeral services are set with Johnson funeral home and body at the funeral home.

Nelsonville Curtis Smathers Buchtel Paul Bellaire Jackson County Lawson Emily Smathers Maude Curtis, Jr Lawrence Buchiel Roy Columbus Lester California Beatrice Hutchinson Delsa Wade Haydenville Nelle West Virginia William Frank John Edward Rachel Carolyn Carpenter Toledo Bennie Johnson Funeral Home Fueral Home

WSCS of Trimble Church Hosts Glouster Members

The WSCS of the Trimble Methodist Church met at Miss Merle Danford’s home on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Sadie Morrison led devotionals with Mrs. Helen Willeke, and Mrs. Elma Leadinghaus presented the lesson assisted by Mrs. Laura Zimmer. The session explored the quadriennial emphases of WSCS, Jesus’ basic teachings, and potential paths for discipleship.

Be Sure You Know Your Candidates

Biographical sketches of candidates in the May primary for governor. Frank X Kryzan, 42, mayor of Youngstown, Democrat contender, veteran of World War II and wounded in action, active in veterans and Catholic groups, previously city council member, 1952 and 1956 party delegate prospects. Also notes on local social mentions and visits.

Frank X. Kryzan Frank Kryzan Youngstown Kryzan

J L Willison Dies Monday in Nelsonville

James Willison 72 of Nelsonville Route 2 died this morning at home retired coal miner native of Hocking County Surviving: widow Ida a son James Jr two half sisters Mrs Ruby Sey Nelsonville Route 1 and Mrs Opal Tucker Columbus two half brothers Oscar Willison Groveport and Pearl Willison Columbus and stepmother Mrs Jane Willison Nelsonville Route 1 Funeral services Wednesday at 1 p m at Johnson Funeral Home Rev Earl Miller to officiate burial in Green Lawn Cemetery body to remain at the funeral home until after services

Nelsonville James Willison Hocking County Ida James, Jr Virgi Rubysey Opal Tucker Columbs Oscar Willison Groveport Pearl Willison Columbus Jane Willison Johnson Funeral Home Earl Miller Green Lawn Cemetery

Richards Dies at 66 in Glouster Community

Joseph Richards 66 a retired miner died at Mount St Marys Hospital Nelsonville after illness. Survived by sons Joseph Norman Lawrence all of Glouster daughters Mrs Helen Spencer and Mrs Betty McDonald Glouster. 27 grandchildren 2 great grandchildren. sisters Mrs Louise Gladden Mrs Elizabeth Williams Mrs Silvia Seckinger. brothers Albert Columbus Willem. Funeral Wed 1 30 pm Glouster Church of Christ Rev D K Teater officiating. Burial Glouster Cemetery. Friends may call at daughter Betty McDonald Oakdale Road.

Glouster Joseph Richards Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Joseph Norman Lawrence Helen Spencer Betty McDonald Siren Louise Gladden Elizabeth Williams Silvia Seckinger Cuyahoga Fal Albert of Columbus Willem McConnell Glouster Church of Christ D. K Teater Glouster Cemetery Mes Oakdale’ Road

Ward Birth At Mount St Mary Hospital In Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs John Ward of 63 Chestnut Street welcomed a baby boy weighing seven pounds eleven ounces Sunday night at Mount St Mary Hospital. Maternal grandmother Emma Guess of Logan and paternal grandparents Fr Ward and Mrs Ward of Lima, NE. In Nelsonville city court Mayor Fat Hilleary fined $10 and costs for intoxication.

Selsonville John Ward Chestnut St Mount St. Mary Hospital Emma Guess Logan Fr. Ward Lima Nelsonville Fat Hilleary

Union of Jacksonville Churches Plans Good Friday and Easter Meetings

A union meeting of all Jacksonville charge churches will be held on Good Friday at Trimble Methodist Church at 7 30 p m with communion. On Easter Sunday a Sunrise service is set for 6 00 a m at the Jacksonville church directed by Rev Anthony Bosco, followed by an infant baptism at 9 00 a m.

Glouster Jacksonville

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