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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1962
Page
8
Theodore Bushey, 88, of Tucson, Arizona, is credited with having exactly 100 grandchildren. The story notes his long family line and playful remark about not naming all of them, reflecting a vast clan rooted in the bushy family tree.
Haydenville residents organize a Memorial Day observance at Green Local School to honor past students and education before compulsory attendance. A parade forms at 1 p.m. with units assembling at 12 30 p.m. The old Haydenville school bell is to be dedicated and a time capsule placed in a pedestal on the current lawn.
Eastern Telephone Service Co will activate two new exchanges Sunday with free service calls to Morgan County. New directories list Amesville numbers and Bartlett in Washington County. Chesterhill and Stockport exchange buildings are ready, and Chesterhill fire department updates its emergency number. Nelsonville hospital report notes John M Hartley in satisfactory condition after surgery.
Circle 3 of the First Methodist Church gathered at Mrs. Zenith Juniper’s home with 13 members and three guests. Mrs. Garnet Schoonover performed two readings while Mrs. Clara Bateman gave devotions. Circle co leader Mrs. Joanna Evans chaired the business session and noted 91 year old Nellie Evans as the oldest local WSCS member. A potluck dinner will open the June 11 church meeting.
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