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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1956
Page
3
A fragment notes that Lincoln grew his beard in response to Grace Be dell’s letter during his campaign urging whiskers. The passage implies public influence on attire choices during the era.
Mr and Mrs Bob Stotts announce the birth of twins Jenny Ray and Janice Kay on May 9 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Barbara is their older daughter. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Raymond Augustine and Mr and Mrs G C Stotts. great grandmother Mrs Emma Rupe. Family visits noted, clubs meet, skating plans set for May 18 and 2. Several local families attend celebrations and Mother's Day visits.
New Lexington reports estate filings and probate actions including the Davidson Milligan estate valued at 750 dollars and probate of D N Wilson will. Jurors for the May term announced. lists of jurors from multiple towns are named. Sale of church land discussed. several divorces, marriage licenses, and realty transfers listed with numerous names and localities.
Two families gathered at the Schoonover home for a surprise birthday dinner for their mother Harold Blosser. Out-of-town guests included James Smith and family from Lancaster, plus Blosser and Schoonover relatives from Baltimore and other nearby towns.
The notice lists ill resident Ash Bradberry of Athens Route 3 and a long stream of visitors to and from Chauncey area families. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lester from Ports mouth. Ms Virgil Baker and children. Mrs. Dorothy Musick. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Antle. Mr. and Mrs. J A Werner and George. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Antle. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Braid. Cathy and Janice of Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. John Stupshi. Joe Stone. Phil and Ed Antle. Mrs. Meeks and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. James Loper. Mrs. Robert Simons and daughters Elizabeth and Patricia. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Cooney.
Recent visitors to Ms Henry Heffkin’s household are noted as guests of Mr and Mrs Heffkin. Details about dates or relations are not provided in the accessible text.
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