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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1956

Page

14

OES Honored at Zaleski Event and Mona Chapter Observance

One hundred thirty Eastern Star members attended the Zaleski event. Mona Chapter marked its 50 year pins for Mrs. Sprouse and Jenola and James McKibben. The inspection officer was Mrs. Marjorie Bean, with district and grand officers present. The WSCS served dinner after ceremonies.

Zaleski Mona Ariz Sprouse James Moby Mary Lindsey Kibben Walter Peters Marjorie Bean Newcomerstown Jenola McKibben Mary Potter Jenola James McKibben WSCS

Broadwell Social Notes Highlights Local Visits

Mr and Mrs Fran Parsons and family from Marietta and Columbus. Mr and Mrs Horace Parsons and son from Columbus. Mr and Mrs Albert Ogg of Athens attended social events at Lottridge. Miss Mae Brown and Charles visited Rev Arman Hart. Families—Garnet Tabler and child with Francis Singer near Bartlett. The Vandykes hosted, hosted, and hosted visits with Parkersburg and Athens connections. Alfred Parsons of Canton visited relatives. Various Brill Eyre Parson and Conant engagements. Hazel Burke mentioned.

Senta Fran Parsons Ralph Westbrook Donna Marietta Horace Parsons David Columbus Albert Ogg Athens Mae Brown Charles Arman Hart Lottridge Garnet Tabler Francis Singer Near Bartlett Harry Vandyke Cook Hobart Martin Parkersburg Don White Vorony Bessie Dandusky Evalina Brill Keith Brill Lee Vandyke Alfred Parsons Canton Walter Parson A.C. Eyre Clyde Conant Oscar Harry Byers Hazel Burke

Local notes from Wilkesville and surrounding areas

Community brief listing visits among residents of Wilkesville Mingo Junction Dexter Addison and Marion including visits to Al Johnston family Verna Krushkamp Georgia Gray and Gay Mahaffey returning from hospital and Mother's Day acknowledgments at local churches with Mrs Bessie Wells honored as oldest attendee.

Wilkesville E. M. Sheline Mingo Junction Ruth McGee Lerant Addison Verna Krushkamp Larry Columbus Clint Conger Georgia Gray Gay Mahaffey Clovis Strausbaugh Lizzie Miller Marion Jim McCormick Harold Grate Vella McCumber Holzer Hospital Raymond Long Ada Long Lake Jackson Methodist Church Guy Edmundson Ralph White Bessie Wells

Silicones Boost Dampness Control in Cement Paints

Article discusses Siliphane Corp silicon cement base waterproofing coating that decorates and protects basement walls. It notes condensation and poor drainage as common dampness causes, explains application steps, and advises checking moisture sources before waterproofing.

Siliphane Corp

Local notices from Wilton and Columbus events

Grandparents RADCLIFF Burns and Mr and Mrs Arnot Jeffers. Postponed May 24 for Beentex Sees al. Mrs Scheerschmidt to host. John E Bacus and family of Columbus visited. they are grandparents of a baby born May 11 to Mr and Mrs Leo F Rhodes at St Ann's Hospital. Mrs George Lowe and Mrs Sarah Miss Barbara Perry spent weekend with her parents in Columbus. Mrs John Palmer and Mr and Mrs William Cottrill attended Hamden Junior Senior banquet May 12. North Wilton Patrol boys held annual picnic and overnight camp at Lake Hope. Accompanied by John Palmer, Charles Hector and Paul Molihan. Eighth grade commencement North Wilton School May 23. The operetta Tom Sawyer at Wilton directed by Mrs Stunner and Mr Palmer. Gladys Pierce.

Hamden North Wilton Patrol

Taylor Ridge Visits and Graduation Attends

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Willeke and Phil of Athens visit Mr. and Mrs. Carl Welling and family in Taylor Ridge. William Davis and son of Jackson visit their home. Colum bus residents attended Trimble Township High School graduation. sister Reta Bryan was in the class. Mrs. Virginia Vore and Patty and others from Jacksonville spent a weekend with the Hefkins in Dayton.

Taylor Ridge Alfred Willeke Phil Athens Edward Welling Jacksonville Carl Welling William Davis Jackson Robert Comminsky Noel Bryan Columbus Trimble Township High School Reta Bryan Virginia Vore Patty Ronnie Ginger Keith Kenneth Ruth Smith Gary Dayton Frits Hefkin

Prattsville Social News Highlights

Mr and Mrs J W West visited relatives in Albany. WSCS of Putnam Chapel met at Mrs Nancy Martins home with Mrs Garnet Martin as assistant hostess. Edith Dearth led devotions and Mary Ritter presented the program. Refreshments served to 12 members and three guests. Next meeting at Mrs George Dearths home. OES inspection and 50th anniversary of Mono Chapter in Zaleski noted. Mr and Mrs W C Foster and son William visited Delbert Pearce. Edna Huffins of Columbus visited relatives. Francis Martin and family from Columbus and Mr Dayton spent a weekend with Mr and Mrs Pearl Martins parental hosts.

Prattsville J. W. West Albany WSCS Putnam Chapel Nancy Martin Garnet Martin Edith Dearth Mary Ritter George Dearth Alice Ogle Winnie Dearth Fannie Daft OES Mono Zaleski W. C. Foster William Athens Delbert Pearce Edna Huffins Columbus Doty Goodin Homer Mason Francis Martin Dayton

Hartford Social Notes

Hart­ford social notes list Arthur Wayane moved to the Cleveland Clinic for observation after a serious illness. Numerous local residents and visitors are mentioned, including Helen Stone Cook and the Cook family of Huntington, Sam Carter, N. C. Wein, Emil Knight, George James and Billie, Henry Jenkins and family, and many others visiting relatives in Hartford, Point Pleasant, Bridgeport, Charleston, and Columbus. Virginia Carleton.

Hartford Arthur Wayane Holzer Hospital Cleveland Clinic W. T. Stone Helen Stone Cook Charles ‘Cook Huntington Sam Carter N. C. Wein Emil Knight George James Billie Atty F. G. Musgrave EUB Point Pleasant Henry Jenkins Ecu Vauring Coughter Margret Lou Bridgeport Ohio Helen Jenkins Charleston Donald Smith Columbus Jack Frye Chester Mildred Chapman Maxine Kearns Lee Bonnie Gibbs Donnie Gibbs Lee Gibbs Chakeston J. ‘M. Crump Pomeroy Virginia Carleton

Ravenswood Fire Alarm Plan Considered For town

Ravenswood officials studied a 15 000 dollar alarm system linking 50 boxes to two panels to speed fire response. Monthly maintenance about 130 and wiring about 25 000. Also notes graduates entering colleges and building permits issued for two service stations and a dwelling. DAR chapter met and planned hosting Western District meeting. A birthday surprise honored Mrs Casto.

Ravenswood Bos Fire Departement North Ravenswood

Buck Run Buck Woltz and Local Social Calls

Mr and Mrs Dave Woltz were in Logan on business. Several callers including Mrs Don Smith, Mrs Ruth Kibble and Debbie, Miss Janet Search, Mr and Mrs Alva Kilcote, and Mrs Faye Woltz visited the Woltz home. Effie Woltz called on Mrs George Rogers. West Pleasant Hill plans its last quarterly meeting of the year this Sunday with Rev Mr Martin presiding. Pastor Rev Robert Learned.

Buck Ruy Dave Woltz Logan Alva Kilcote Don Smith Ruth Kibble Debbie Janet Search Faye Woltz Edwin Woltz Michael Nichiser Effie Woltz George Rogers West Pleasant Hill Martin Will Robert Learned

Vinton Social Notes Guests and visits around town

Local social notes list numerous visiting relatives and friends. Names include David Harriet of Proctorville, Luman Johnson family, Emmett Ward, Betty Jenkins of Rio Grande, Darrel McCay family, Clyde Bryant of Dunbar, Gussie Sherritt, Rev. William Manahan of Defiance, Taber of Gallipolis, Rosalie Bailes, Teddy Boyer and family from Ft. Leonard Wood, and others. Also mentions weekend guests and graduations among area residents and relatives.

Vinton David Harriet Proctorville Graham Xenia Airs Dave Luman Johnson Margaret Jone Cora Parkersburg Emmett Ward Betty Jenkins Rio Grande Shelba Ward Darrel McCay Circleville Gussie Sherritt Rear Markins William Manahan Defiance G. E. Elliott Dan C. Taber Gallipolis Elliott Rosalie Bailes Dewey Walker Hale Weed

Plains honors students at annual awards assembly

The Plains High School assembly honored students with Danforth Foundation and Betty Crocker awards, perfect attendance and merit pins, and a range of senior and junior honors. Ava Kittle Ralph Talbert Barbara Beckley and Mary Talbert led recognitions alongside 7th through 12th graders for scholarship citizenship and band service, with FHA honors and Babe Ruth sports awards noted.

The Plains’ High W. Humphrey Danforth Foundation Ava Kittle Ralph Talbert Barbara Beckley Statement of Education Athens Mary S Guseman Donna McDonald Sue Coon Martha McDonald Roger Porter Brenda Wallace Kay Whetstone Janice Hanning Iarry McAllister Elizabeth Williams William Charney Ralph Kittler Tedith Margaret S Keeton Sally McDonald Sue M McDonald Nineright Mat Juseman Carol Keeton Anita McWilliams Barbara Thompson Sandra Tinkham Maurice Kittle Janice Janning Larry McAllister Shirley McKibben Joan Tipton Elizabeth Willis Ralph Kittle Betty Mackie Muriel Williams Rita Howard Wayne Keirns James Vessalo Betty Crocker FHA Joyce Yartos ‘Thompson Oakey Phillips Carol Mackie Mary ‘Talbert Fred Burdette Robert ‘ Davis Donald Strole Robert Sotronko Wayne Cochran Michael Thompson Edward Horns Willard Adar Horn Terry Roger Talbert Thomas Thom Howard Clendenin Harvey Phillips James Smith Carolyn Cade Thom Cade Larry Horn Margaret Keeton Danny McDonald Ruth Porter Ted ‘Smith

Weekend Guests Highlight Zaleski Residents Across Ohio

Zaleski and surrounding towns hosted a string of visitors and family guests over the weekend. Mrs. W A Sprouse of Tucson formerly of Zaleski stayed with Mrs. J L Cavanaugh and Mrs. Blanche Potter while Mr. and Mrs Orland Burke hosted guests including Clyde Burke and Charles Hart families. Rev F H Chapman welcomed guests as Mrs Charles Vansky returned from Columbus with her daughter and grandchildren. Other routes saw Mrs H L Atkinson of Athens and Mrs David Thomas of Proctorville visiting, and Fred McKibben juggling two jobs in Muncie while spending the weekend at home. A homecoming and basket dinner is planned at Pleasant Valley Church on May 27.

Zaleski Zaleski W. A. Sprouse Tucson Arizona Zaleski J. L. Cavanaugh Blanche Potter Orland Burke Douglas Clea Clyde Burke Charles Hart Chillicothe F. H. Chapman Charles Vansky Columbus Donald Hosiinson Vansky James McKibben H. L. Atkinson Athens David Thomas Proctorville Mary Medert John Potter Hugh Egleberry Jean

Porter Social Notes From Porter Ohio Community

Porter social notes recount visits among families in Columbus Gallipolis and nearby areas. Attendees include Keblin Russell Gullett Wagner Eblin and Clen überlegen, birthdays celebrated for Thurman and Kerr Denney, Nellie Krause, Billy Switzer visiting from California, and various church activities with attendance and offerings noted.

G. G. Gullett Ronnie McKee Hall Porter Church Eno Henry Skidmore Harry Reynolds Columbus Thurman Denney Kerr Denney C. H. Hughes Marion C. A. Clendenin Thelma Denney Clovis Eblin Tracy Wagner Mike Pat Barbie Garnet Russell Charlie Betty Lee Jimmie Ambrose Stewart Freda Fowler Stevie Otis Reynolds Nellie Krause Gallipolis H. M. Steens Clara Belle Delbert Berry Bonie John Gullett Pfe Billy Switzer California Lew Switzer Clyde Cramer Anthony Murray

Long Bottom Obituary and Local Notes

Sadie Stewart of Long Bottom died in Columbus last Thursday at age 2. She lived most of her life in Long Bottom. Survived by husband Milo, a daughter Verna Hughes, four grandchildren, and brother Fred Germar of Florida. Rites held in Columbus Friday with graveside at Sand Hill Cemetery by Freeland Norris Saturday morning. Relatives incl E Hooper Wellsburg WV Eugene German Pittsburgh Helen Stricklin Pomeroy Leona Curtis Addie Bitters Middleport Anna Hughes Addison. Chester High School graduates from Long Bottom include Linda Fitch Ona Jean Bissell Gene Riggs Janet Osborn Dallis Marks. J G Smith Dayton visited son David in Cambridge. Milo Stewart visiting old friend Fred Coleman at Reedsville. Both to be $1 soon. Linnie Swan

Long Bottom Sadie Stewart Columbus Milo Verna Hughes Fred Germar Florida Sand Hill Cemetery Freeland Norris E. Hooper Wellsburg W. Va Eugene German Pittsburgh Helen Stricklin Pomeroy Leona Curtis Addie Bitters Middleport Anna Hughes Addison Chester High School Linda Fitch Ona Jean Bissell Gene Riggs Janet Osborn Dallis Marks J. G. Smith Dayton David Ca Cambridge Milo Stewart Reedsville Fred Coleman Linnie Swan

Grass Run Social Visits Highlight Week

Mr. and Mrs Arnold Jackson and family Mrs Helen Boggs and Mickey were visitors Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs Marion McClure visited S P McKinney Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Harry Shafer and Mr and Mrs Chester Brogany of Sharleston were Saturday guests. Mr and Mrs M McClure visited Mr and Mrs Louis Boggs Mother's Day eve. Mr and Mrs Smokey Durst spent Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs J W Brogs.

Arnold Jackson Helen Boggs Mickey Joe Keyes Marion McClure S. P. McKinney Harry Shafer Chester Brogany Sharleston M. McClure Louis Boggs Smokey Durst J. W. Brogs

Hemlock Grove Weekend Visits and Local Arrivals

Mr and Mrs Cecil Heilman Canton and Allan Heilman Athens visited with Mr and Mrs James Smith. Mrs Kenneth Romine visited Mrs Ella Emroy Detroit. Bert Romine and son Gene, Oris Gaul and Barbara Gaul Summer hosted guests. Avery Nelson patient at Holzer Hospital. Midkiff family evening visit. Chase: Racine commencement attendance by Sargent family and Romine members. Mary Rawlings Nelsonville visiting Avery Nelson. Frank Gaul Chester evening visit. Ziba Midkitt noted.

Reedsville Social Notes and Local Visits

Reedsville social items list trips to Norfolk and Columbus, weekend visits by Mr. and Mrs. Oren Childe and family, Charles Robert Sisson stationed at Norfolk, Fred and Blaine Fulton with Donna King, Greta May Barton guest of Jimmie King, Everett Petty Jr. in Fort Chattie, Miss Mary Frances Blaine visiting grandparents Lee and Mrs Wallace, and notices of death Francis Jace formerly of Reedsville with sister Josie Bailey of Racine and other relatives.

Reewovill Frequout Norfolk Aner & Marietta Jessie Oren Childe Tom Collins Charles Robert Sisson Smithville W. Va Mr. Collins Fred and Blaine Fulton Donna King Richwood Mass Greta May Barton Jimmie King Belpre Jerry Childers USN Everett Petty, Jr U.S. Army Fort Chatte Ann Milo Stewart Howard Hughes Columb Fred Colem Mary Frances Blaine Racine Ella Powell Ma ‘Randolph Reedsville

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