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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1955

Page

5

List of Eligible Seniors and Commencement Plans Across Five Vinton Schools

County Superintendent D. M. Bryson released the names of seniors eligible for graduation pending completion of work. The release covers commencement schedules across five Vinton County high schools with ceremonies May 15 to May 23, featuring speakers Rev. Carroll Chesser Rev. Charles E Reed Rev. Fred Wintermute and others. Valedictorians vary by school and include Dale Wood Mary Lou Keene and Jane Adelmann among many seniors.

Charles E. Reed First Methodist Church Circleville Ohio Alfred Tripp EUB Washington Dale Wood Anita King Patricia Barbee Elaine Barnett Alva Betts Franklin Betts Douglas Bishop Carroll Chesser Mary Lou Keene Juanita Weed Eddie Akers Roberta Akins Lois Jean Engleberry Howard Ellis Kenneth Hayes Gerald Blaine Martin Denver Nathan Peters Paul Sheets Mary Alice Six Robert Tripp Lewis Meyer Fred Wintermute Richard Griffis Charles Harkins Shirley Bail Jennie Bond Curtis Bond Connie Francis Camp Sally Eberts Tex Fain Barbara Jo Kinsel Fred Smith Barbara Snow Carl Sorrell Joan Taborn J. H. Ludlow Jane Adelmann Scarlett Smith Janes Adelmann Richard Armstrong Ma Lou Bartoe Larry Boring Margene Brewer Maxine Brewer Shirley Burroughs John Cline Eva Grace Conley Ruth Cline Merle Conley Bill Craig Sharon Crow Tom Denney Tom Gill Robert Donahoe Kay Fri Judy Wrightsel Garry Hunt Dean McDaniel Jean Ann Huntley Connie Trainer Shelba Trowbridge Lana Karns Larry Humphrey Ralph Dearth Richard Graves Barbara Sharp Carl McKinniss Lou Ann Martin Larry Mason Bill Meeks Beatrice Mitchell Berdena Mitchell Jimmy Morrow June Osler Eugene Oney Mary Oney Jack Quick

Schoolmasters Club Plans Ladies' Night Dinner

The McArthur Vinton County Schoolmasters Club will hold a ladies night dinner at Lake Hope Lodge on Tuesday May 10 at 6 30 p m. Reservations may be sent to James Karr secretary Zaleski.

McArthur Vinton County Schoolmasters’ Club Lake Hope Lodge James Karr Zaleski

Social Visits and Local Travel Notes in Langsville Area

Langsville residents and guests share visits and business trips in nearby towns including Marietta Pickerington Rutland Wellston and Hysell Run. Individuals mentioned include Mrs Ida Ogden Mrs Arizona Stewart Mrs Laura Davis Mr Dale Wright Mr and Mrs Carol Pierce and family with several local calls and overnight stays noted.

Loyal Workers Class Meets at Lorena Westfall Home

The Loyal Workers Class gathered at Lorena Westfall's home for a meeting with 17 attendees. Weekend visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Emmett McGee and son Joey of Festoria. Regulars Ira Slater of Lancaster and Leona Thompson were noted guests.

Hollister Lorena Westfall Emmett McGee Joey Festoria Tenpie McGee Ira Slater Lancaster Bessie Slater Gerald Deen Bruce Norton Sonia Slater Powhatan Ohio Reece Thompson William Adams Nelsonville Leona Thompson

Clock to pause Big Ben for major repairs

London officials announce Big Ben will stop for major repairs late this month. The 15 ton bell will be silent about two months while Big Tom at St. Pauls Cathedral takes over the BBC programs. The overhaul, costing about 112000 dollars, targets the tower damage from bombing 14 years ago.

London Big Ben Houses of Parliament British Broadcasting Corp Big Tom St. Paul's Cathedral

Laurel Grange Baking Contest Winners Named

The Point Rock Laurel Grange held a baking contest with Wanetta Radikin taking first and Anna E Turner second. Local residents Neva Nicholson Laura Krebs and Wanetta Morrison are noted as visiting relatives in Pomeroy.

Point Rock Laurel Grange Wanetta Radikin Anna E. Turner Neva Nicholson J. E. Radikin Laura Krebs W. R. Holcomb A. D. Morrison Wanetta Pomeroy Nellie Erma Vale Minnie Nichols Salem Michigan

Big Ben BBC broadcasts survive wartime assault

The article notes Big Ben kept sounding the 9 o'clock BBC news to occupied Europe despite Nazi raids. Officials deny wartime recordings were used, confirming Big Ben’s broadcasts were always live and named for Sir Benjamin Hall, memorialized in the clock’s heritage.

Big Ben BBC Europe Broadcasting Corporation Guage Benjamin Hall

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