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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1961
Page
5
The writer, Jessie Fiske from Athens, defends free inquiry into morality and education of local leaders. She criticizes obscenity prosecutions, urges self correction, and recommends reading Virgillia Petersons A Matter of Life and Death to explore transitional culture and authority during elections.
A letter argues against raising the female dog license to five dollars, urging humane treatment of strays, promotion of homes for dogs, and instead using funds to buy two stray tags. The writer asserts dogs deserve care and criticizes cruelty by humans.
Reedsville residents report visits from relatives and friends including Miss Mil Dred Kibble and Mrs. Charles Davidson from Rockbridge, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Boggess in Charleston, and Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Marks from Chester. A funeral for A. H. Curtis drew many local attendees at Long Bottom.
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Burdette of Millfield announce the birth of a daughter, Wilma Lee, born October 31 at Mount St. Mary Hospital in Nelsonville. Grandparents are Mrs. Maxine Morgan, Mr. Thomas Burdette, and Mrs. Naomi Patterson, all of Millfield.
Chauncey personal items list visitors and family visits. A-2c and Mrs. Ward Kempton and son Randy, Tampa Fla., visited relatives. Glen Hall and family from Columbus spent Saturday with Fred Ross family. James Loper Jr. and family from Grove City visited Ray Tucker Chauncey and James Loper Millfield. Robert Simpson returned to Columbus after visiting Myrtle Simpson and Lois. Ruth Simpson of Columbus weekend with Myrtle Simpson and Lois. Mabel Verity returned from Columbus visit. Pummel discharged from hospital. Beverly Danner visited with Barlett family in Guysville.
Mr and Mrs Glen Brown visit Homer Casto. Castos host Rae Steele and Denzil Barnett in county. Columbus couple Joe Neal joins John Love and kin. Emmett Crace with James Stambaugh family. Grand Chapter in Cincinnati attended by Mrs James Stambaugh and Mrs James Marrs. Halloween carnival at Vinton Elementary School a great success. Floyd White family visits Pearl Snyder and Ernest Thacker household.
Porter Garnet Russell Porter Mrs Harry Bell and Mary Louise of Marion visited Ms Sherman Kemper regarding Mrs Joe Vance Sandy Stevie and Mr and Mrs Tom Blazer Linda Lonnie and David recently calling on Mr and Mrs Charles Russell Garnet and Betty Thelma Denny spent the weekend in Marion visiting friends and relatives Mr and Mrs Gerald Wagner Mike Pat and Barbie were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Wagner
New Haven PTA met Thursday and reported 270 paid memberships. The meeting opened with America sung by Linda Lathey and devotions led by Mrs. Adrian Lathey. Mrs. Roy Jones led the membership report as Mrs. James Haggerty discussed the Halloween carnival on Oct. 27 28.
The list includes Jack Hess, Mrs. Carroll Adams Jr, Mrs. Ema Wood, Mrs. Samuel Halstead, Paul Powell, Mrs. Tom Hoffman, Mrs. Pete Burris, Mrs. Carl Sullivan, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Roush, Mrs. Wendell Kaylor, and Mrs. Raymond Roush as part of the community roster.
The Plains residents braved rain for trick or treat on Halloween night. Neighbors offered thanks and agreed to meet again next year. M and Mrs Howard McLaughlin visited Columbus relatives and attended The Holiday On Ice show. Mrs McLaughlin hosted her mother’s birthday dinner with gifts and cake. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Shrieves and Mr and Mrs Howard McLaughlin with children. Dale Channell is recovering in Riverside Methodist Hospital Columbus after leg surgery. condition improving.
A floweret in Mexico City remains open throughout the night, described as half long in the readable line. The note emphasizes unusual hours for the venue.
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