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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1957

Page

7

Hospitality Night At Lakin Hospital Tonight

A hospitality night at Lakin State Hospital in Point Pleasant will be held tonight at 7 30 in the recreation hall. Mrs Leon S Thompson of St Monica's Guild will discuss monthly parties since 1954 and Dr Carl L Scott will review donations from organizations. The program includes a movie panel discussion and music by the Lakin State Hospital Choir. The event is open to the public as an appreciation gesture.

Point Pleasant Lakin State Hospital Leon S. Thompson St. Monica’s Guild Lakin Carl L. Scott Lakin State Hospital Choir

Cincinnati Man Sentenced to Death in Robbery Killing

Lemuel Lon Trotter, 29, convicted of first degree murder in the stabbing of Detective Walter Hart during a bank robbery case. Judge Carson Hoy set the execution date for August 16 after overruling a motion for a new trial.

Cincinnati Lemuel Lon Trotter Walter Hart Criminal Court Carson Hoy

Darwin Area Social Notes Feature Wide Guest List

Mr and Mrs Har ley Whaley hosted a large group including Victor Carsey from Athens and numerous relatives from Racine Le Tart Hemlock Grove and Dayton. Several health notes and hospital visit details accompany the social roundup.

Appointment of Executrix for William F Burke Estate

Mabel F Burke of Athens Ohio has been appointed Executrix of the estate of William F Burke deceased of Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary within four months. Dated May 3 1957 Roger J Jones Sr Probate Judge of Athens County Ohio.

Mabel F Burke Athens Ohio Wiliam F. Burke W. F. Burke Athens County Ono Roger J. Jones Stote

Mason Co Grand Jury Returns Nine Indictments

Mason County grand jury returned eight felonies and one misdemeanor Monday marking the first time women served on the panel. Defendants include Dennis Parker and John Parker for multiple break ins at Henderson Grade School and Junior High, with thefts totaling $24.50. Other indictments cover armed robbery, felonious assault, grand larceny, forged license, and a misdemeanor for negligent homicide.

Point Pleasant Mason County Deniis S. Parker John Lee Parker Henderson Thadeus Green Redd Earl Sharp Starkey Glenwood Green Huntington Cabell County William Harold Blankenship Gerald McDaniel Mason Ellis Overholt Walter Edward Morrison Clyde Arthur Starr Claude Giffey Virginia Wolfe Rolfe Lee Ruth Sayre Clair Ona Burdette Leota Roush Edwin Stein Aida Morrison Edna Childers Ervin Hunter Adams Krebs Dewitt Craig

New Plymouth Community Notes Highlight Local Visits

New Plymouth updates show Glen Harris of Columbus visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Harry Harris. 11 members attend the New Plymouth WSCS meeting. Gerald Lavely and daughters visit Mr and Mrs Charles Fuller. Lemuel Fuller sustains an eye injury at work. Bert Carter visits at Hocking Valley Hospital with George Carter and William Fuller. Carbon dale Pythian sisters welcome Ilene Miller Lena Me Daniel and Leota Dicken. Marguerite Fuller of Columbus visits Charles Fuller. Everett Dicken hosts Nellie Sims of McArthur and Walter Dicken of New Marshfield plus Mrs John Stufflebean and son and Fred Maloney of Nelsonville.

New Plymouth Glen Harris Columbus Harry Harris WSCS Gerald Lavely Daughters of Columbus Charles Fuller Lemuel Fuller Bert Carter Hocking Valley Hospital George Carter William Fuller Carbondale Pythian Ilene Miller Lena Daniel Leota Dicken Marguerite Fuller Everett Dicken Nellie Sims McArthur Walter Dicken New Marshfield John Stufflebean Fred Maloney Nelsonville

Various Local Visits and Hospital Admission in Parkersburg Area

Mrs. Mary Clark underwent eye surgery in Parkersburg with her son William by her side. The report notes multiple visits from relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Clark and Mrs. W. C. Brooks, and mentions Joe Ely of Columbus and others visiting relatives. Also listed are visits by Larry Jenkins and updates on the Crow residence being shingled and other family activities in the region.

Mineral Mary Clark Parkersburg W. Va William Vigo Ohio B&o Raymond Clark W. C. Brooks Newark Joe Ely Columbus Wilbur Ely Melvie Crow Belle Darlene John Larry Jenkins William C. Brooks W. A. Brooks Kenneth Brooks Stevie

Chauncey Area Visitors Share Weekend Calls

Local householders report weekend calls from relatives and friends. Among those visiting were Mrs. C. T. Shelich and Mrs. Bob Shelich of Celina, Mrs. B. E. Perkins and Sue Ann Moss of Logan, W Va, and multiple Lancaster and Millfield guests.

S. J. Sammons Sammons B. E. Perkins Sue Ann Moss Logan W. Va George Walton Pamela James Gretz Louise Walton

Taylor Ridge Parish Night at Taylor Ridge Church of Christ

Parish night at Taylor Ridge Church of Christ featured a song service led by Robert Smith and a sermon by Hal Zug. Music came from the Trimble Choir with Mrs Lucy Harvey and a Julie Smith trio. Several locals visited family members in Columbus and Lancaster.

Taylor Ridge Taylor Ridge Church of Christ Robert Smith Courtney Hal Zug Trimble Choir Lucy Harvey Julie Smith Carol Ann Smith Carol Ann Drake Jacksonville-Trimble High School Washington, D. C Audrey Nagle Amesville Perry Chalfant Emma Heskin Glouster Cora Antle Jacksonville James Bickley Jack and Terry Columbus Robert Snyder Patty Vore Basil Vore Garfield Wheeler Lancaster Carl Welling

Youngs announce birth of daughter Catherine Ann

The Rev and Mrs. Alvin C. Young of Viand Street announce the birth of their third daughter, Catherine Ann, born Saturday at Holzer Hospital in Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant Alvin C. Young Viand St Catherine Ann Holzer Hospital

Nations Describe Government as a Republic in Global Survey

A majority of countries, more than half, identify their system of government as a republic in a recent global survey. The report notes varied structures yet common assertion of republican principle across diverse regions.

DAR Delegates Report On 66th Continental Congress

Point Pleasant DAR delegates Mrs. Chester A. Roush and Mrs. D. N. Connors spoke at the Col. Charles Lewis Chapter meeting about the 66th Continental Congress held April 15 19 in Washington at Constitution Hall. Speakers included Senators Knowland and Jenner and Charlton Heston accepting a DAR award for The Ten Commandments.

Point Pleasant Continental Congress National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution Chester A. Roush D. N. Connors Charles Lewis Mansion House Roush William E. Jenner Ind Charlton Heston Paramount Pictures, Inc Heston Moses Jacob E. Smart Air Force Constantine Boldyret Russia School of Foreign Service Washington Eunice Beller Marian Sayre Wahama Hannan

Ruth Stephenson Bridal Shower Held at Jefferson Boulevard Home

Miss Ruth Stephenson was honored with a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Gary Bane and Mrs. Esther Thomas at Mrs. Thomas residence on Jefferson Boulevard. Guests played games and opened gifts arranged on a card table with yellow linen and green ribbon decor.

Point Pleasant Ruth Stephenson Gary Bane Esther Thomas

Miss Carmack Receives Arion Award at Wahama Banquet

Patty Carmack of New Haven earned the Arion award for outstanding band activities at Wahama High School's annual band banquet on April 29. James E. Breen directed the awards and a band activity resume was presented. Special guests included Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Carmack and other local figures.

Russell Capehart Clyde Foley James E. Breen

Chauncey Garden Club Plans City Building Rummage Sale

Chauncey Garden Club will hold a rummage sale in the city building Saturday. Donations may be called in to 2531 or 2141 before Friday noon.

Chauncey Chauncey Garden Club

Roush Heads State Group

Walden Roush. principal of Ordnance School. reelected president of the West Virginia Audi-Visual Department. Virginia Kelley and Dr. Bryan Turner elected to other offices. Miss Ann Hyer of the National Education Association attended with a guest speaker. Point Pleasant delegates included Mr and Mrs Walden Roush and sons Walden Bennett Morton Eckard and William Priddy.

Point Pleasant West Virginia Audi-Visual Department Jackson Mill Ann Hyer National Education Association Washington, D. C Deen Saxx Walden Roush Ordnance School Virginia Kelley Bryan Turner Walden Bennett Morton Eckard William Priddy

Wahama Honors 20 Students on A Honor Roll

Wahama Senior and Junior High lists 20 students on the A honor roll for the fifth six weeks. Seniors Donna Jeffers Carol Ramey Virginia Rogers Ralph Stewart. Juniors Marilyn Foglesong James Henderson. Sophomores Bill Boyer Faye Burton Juhling McClung Bill Foglesong Ruth Grimm Howard McDaniel. Freshmen Larry Jeffers Patsy Rizer Marilyn Schwarz Timothy Duncan. Fifth grade Sheldon Roush Kathy Fowler Joan Carroll Donna Hesson.

Mason—Wahama Donna Jeffers Carol Ramey Virginia Rogers Ralph Stewart Marilyn Foglesong James Henderson Bill Boyer Faye Burton Juhling McClung Bill Foglesong Ruth Grimm Howard McDaniel Larry Jeffers Patsy Rizer Marilyn Schwarz Timothy Duncan Sheldon Roush Kathy Fowler Joan Carroll Donna Hesson

Logan Monument Co. Wins Ohio Preservation Honor

Logan Monument Co. of Meigs County Ohio earns a regional preservation award for historic masonry and commemorative stone work in Pomeroy. The company is noted for restoring veterans memorials and public monuments with traditional craftsmanship.

Logan Monument Co. of Meigs

President Proclaims Mother's Day Observance

President Eisenhower issued a proclamation calling for wide observance of Mother's Day next Sunday. He urged all sons and daughters to pay tribute to their mothers and renew devotion to the humane principles mothers embody.

Washington Eisenhower

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