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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1953

Page

13

Local families visit relatives and plan alumni banquet

Mrs Frances Young and Bud Morris with Leo visited Dayton relatives over the weekend. Several couples spent time with parents and siblings in nearby towns. An alumni group announced its annual banquet set for May 30 with Buckeye Harmoniers providing music.

Harrisonville Frances Young Bud Morris Leo Dayton Guy Bolin Nora Graves Ada Easterday Kate Wilson Dean Blackwood Dana Epple Frank Halliday Don Anderson Rutland Arthur Woodyard Kenneth Martha Jane Keith Woodyards Eliza Welsh Bud Douglas Clarence Douglas Hiel French Kenneth Welsh Middleport Ron Gibson Columbus Frank Gibson Clair Waggoner Jacqueline Clayton Buckeye Harmoniers Howard Day Gilkey Clint Gilkey Rodney

Plane tree known as sycamore and buttonwood grows massive east

In the United States the plane tree, also called sycamore and buttonwood, stands as the largest tree in the eastern portion of the country, noted for its massive size and prominence in regional flora.

Nelsonville Marine in Atomic Bomb Tests

Marine Corporal Max Auflick of Nelsonville is among 2000 Marines at the Atomic Energy Proving Grounds for a new series of tests. After witnessing an explosion, he will join a mock ground air assault near the center of the impact area. Auflick, from Camp Pendleton California, is part of a battalion flown to the desert site with other Marines. his wife Toby Ann lives at 145 Monroe Street in Nelsonville.

Max Auflick Nelsonville Atomic Energy Proving Grounds Cpl. Auflick S . Camp Pendleton Auflick Calif Toby Ann Monroe St

Community Notes from Ewington Weekend Visits

Tommy Sprouse spent a weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Rodney Sprouse. Mr and Mrs George Killin and others visited relatives in Omar Ohio and West Virginia. Marion Woodall and Richard Allen families hosted relatives in Alliance. Calvert Roberts and Cottrills attended a funeral in West Virginia. Verna Woodall and others helped with farming tasks.

Ewington Tommy Sprouse Rodney Sprouse George Killin Emory Illin Emory Omar W. A Marion Woodall Keith Richard Allen Alliance Woodall FE. L. Cottrill Francis Cottrill Homer Cottrill West Virginia Calvin Roberts C. B. Unrees Janell A. O. Woodall Ross Baker L. B. Terry Verna Woodall Johnny John Crooks Barbara Columbus Norma Lisle Washington, D. C Fay Brown Bertha Walters George Jenkins Helen Lovett Cincinnati Nettie Meeks Byron Johnson Parkersburg W. Va Minerva Collins Judy Lanny Kenny Kathryn Newport News Donald Lisle Lawrence Whitlatch Mattie Springer Edwin Wahl Wahl Maud Branch Ronald Helen Orrville Crooks Orville Slack Elmer Blake Charles Doris Roberta Loraine Gary Neil Roger Elaine Irene Brawley Whites Chapel

Report of Condition of the Athens National Bank

The document lists financial figures for the Athens National Bank including total assets and capital figures. It shows amounts such as $5,533,562.05 and $8,743,916.82 with related liabilities and reserves, reflecting a formal bank condition statement.

Athens National Bank Omas M. Wolfe Enoes First National Bank

Bank Statement Summary From Athens County Ohio Bank

A financial ledger shows deposits liabilities and reserves with figures like 14,767.94 319,419.14 and 5,498.18 across totals. The document lists totals for deposits other liabilities and total liabilities and ends with a sworn statement by C Cook cashier of the bank with commission expiration November 25 1955.

Mpemoranda le Thames State OF Ohio Athens Cook

Sunshine makers and PTA spring festival in Syracuse

Presbyterian Church class met with Grace Osler for April, led by Margaret Cottrill with Naomi London and Esther Harden presiding. After devotions, guests including Genevieve Schneider enjoyed refreshments. PTA festival at the school drew a record crowd with profit. Various local families and visitors attended or hosted events and dinners across Syracuse.

Syracuse Sunshine Makers Presbyterian Church Grace Osler Margaret Cottrill Naomi London Esther Harden Genevieve Schneider Gertrude Duffy Agnes White Alberta Hubbard Dorothy Harden Helen Harris Helen Diddle Rachel McBride PTA Nancy Hubbard Presbyterian Church School Church Annex Mary London Florence Cook Thomas Clark Patty Osler Charlene Hayes Donald Hubbard Billy Malden Donald Lisle

Divorce Petition Filed In Athens County Court

Elizabeth Chesser petitions for divorce from Claudius H. Chesser in the Court of Common Pleas of Athens County Ohio Cause No 20401 alleging gross neglect of duty and requests custody of their children. Hearing scheduled on or after June 17 1953. Attorney William A Lavelle signs the filing.

Claudius H. Chesser Athens Ohio Elizabeth Kesser Court of Common Pleas Athens County Elizabeth Chesser William A. Lavelle

Probate Court Notices in Athens County Estates

Notices suspend hearings on numerous first final and distributive accounts in the Athens County Ohio Probate Court for Edith Ashton Fred Woodruff Isola Taylor James L Davis Wilda H Dupler Mary L Dillon Marie Hooper Elpha A Howe Gilbert Johnson Harold J Rose Florence Meeks HM L Murrey John Parmiter Evelyn Potts Lucy Root Georgia Sayre Wilbur W Baughman Lewis Clark Spring Dorothy Vorhes Mary Williams Lucy Misner Foster B Cornwell Eleanor P Fisher Wilma Mae Gilbert Wm Parker Walker Logan Ice Joel B Draper Joseph B Marshall Edith Meek Blanche McAfooes Emma Norris Samuel B Erskine James W Pitts Mary E B Omen Lucille White Crim Leonard Martin Mary Goodwin The Bank of Athens NBA Joel B Draper Lewis V Maynard Clyde H Maynard Any interested party may file exceptions. Probate Judge Zohn FF. Newcomer

Athens County Ohio Edith Ashton John W Ashton Fred Woodruff Mattie Martha Bodkin Isola Taylor Viola Conant James L. Davis Hannah Mildred Davis Wilda H. Dupler C. E. Dupler Mary L. Dillon Robert Gamwell Thomas Gamwell Marie Hooper Harry Hooper Elpha A. Howe Miles H. Howe Gilbert Johnson Max EF. Huston Harold J. Rose Lewis F. Jones Florence Meeks Robert FE. Meeks HM. L. Murrey Eddie R. Murrey John Parmiter Mae Parmiter Evelyn Potts Theodore E. Potts Lucy Root Dewey Root Georgia Sayre Stanley G. Sayre Wilbur W. Baughman Lewis Clark Spring George B. Spring Dorothy Vorhes Minnie M. Vorhes Mary Williams Wilbur L. Williams Wilma Mae Gilbert Marvin Nelson Gilbert Wm. Parker Walker Vera Mae Hunter Logan J.ice Iee Joel B. Draper Vernon Ray Johnson Joseph B. Marshall Agnes Marshall Edith Meek Lewis Meek, Jr Blanche McAfooes Talmadge D. McAfooes Emma Norris Gerald Norris Samuel B. Erskine Marion H. Pickett, Jr James W. Pitts Dale P. Pitts Mary EB. Omen J. Barrett Walker Lucille White Crim Shirley Elaine White Anita Lucille White Leonard Martin Ella Woodyard Mary Goodwin Fieyd Barrett Bank of Athens Nba Hull Foster, Jr Helen Foster Dickenson Hull Poster, Jr Rose A. Foster Susie Hornsby Nina Gean Calaway Lewis V. Maynard Clyde H Maynard L. G Maynard

Laurel Run and Friendly Neighbor Club Notes

Mrs Charles Wood hosted the Friendly Neighbor Club with guests and a lunch. New members Gloria Jean Ackison and Patty Poling joined Laurel Aun Starretis at Ladonna Wolfe’s home. Future meetings noted at Mrs Poling and Gloria Van Bibber. Several local visits and birthday celebrations announced among area residents.

Laurel Run Charles Wood Friendly Neighbor Club Clarence Greene Herman Bumgardner Lawrence Wolfe Clarence Patton Herbert Ackison Harold van Bibber Carl Poling John Norris Charles Patton Nora Skiver Poling Laurel Aun Starretis Ladonna Wolfe Gloria Jean Ackison Patty Poling Phyllis Ae Barbara Poling Gloria van Bibber

Markets Cincinnati Hog and Cattle Prices Mixed

USDA report from Cincinnati shows Salable hogs 1500 with barrows and gilts steady and sows higher. Bulk 180 225 lb hogs quoted. cattle and calves active with slaughter steers and yearlings steady to strong. Utility cows 13 15, bulls 15 17, feeder items mixed. Eggs and butter priced for wholesale, potatoes listed at 1.50 6.00.

Cincinnati USDA

Cincinnati Livestock Prices Roundup for Hogs Cattle and Sheep

USDA reports salable hogs at 2800 with moderate activity and steady to down bids for various weights. Cattle and calves total 450 with receipts moderate. yearlings steady to strong and cows, bulls, and vealers listed with price ranges. Sheep too light to establish a trend with spring lambs quotable to 30.00.

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