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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1954
Page
9
A school bus crash in Columbus injured thirty nine students and seriously at least five. Driver Harold C. Fetter said the bus veered after he reached for instruments near the steering wheel. The bus carried about 60 children and the driver was treated for shock.
Robert Mack Morris, 29, a former Chicago writer and bouncer at a downtown Cleveland tavern, started a life sentence in the Ohio Penitentiary after being convicted Tuesday night of stabbing to death the tavern manager.
The Glouster Busy Bees met at Mrs. Vern Hall's home on Wednesday evening and elected officers for the coming year. Ellen Markins was named president, Karen Williams vice-president, Shelba I secretary, and Winnie Parks treasurer. Members present included Donne Lane Margaret Reeves Wilma Farrabee Ellen Marking Karen Williams Shelba Hooks and Winnie Parks.
A safety meeting will be held at Homer Union High School Friday at 8 p m. The Ringgold PTA and Mountville PTA sponsor the event. The program includes three films and talks by James Carey Columbus field rep for Shelby Mutual Casualty and State Patrolman McKitrick. Parents are to bring pies for refreshments.
The Plains edge home of Cane Connett and the pioneer Connett family in Athens County is described with ties to the Beans Dorrs and Browns. This 16 acre Plains farm later housed stock raising and general farming under Hugh Finney. The article traces Connett lineage from Abner Connett through Woodruff and Cane, their Ohio University education, business at Salina, and local influence in The Plains and Athens.
Glouster social notes report the More Demonstrations Group organized at Hezel Davis home in Trimble with Athens presiding. Officers elected include president Harei sis and vice president Jane Wintersiren. Members and projects include basket weaving trays and upholstery. Next meeting set for Trimble Grange Hall December 2 at 1 pm with officer elections and a fifty cent gift exchange.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Mount of Marion announce the marriage of their daughter Lylis Idella to Arthur Vernon Malone of Marion. The wedding was held at Richmond Indiana and the couple reside at the bride’s parents home.
The Past Noble Grands Club in Jacksonville met Friday evening at Mra Lena Bratka's home. Readings included Thoughtful Thanksgiving by Mra Corda Whetstone Thanksgiving by Mra Gladys Kempton and Taken At His Word by Mra Lena Bratka. Contest prizes went to Mra Gaskella Mea Kempton and Mre Brooks. Guests included Mre Corda Whetstone and Mra Minnie.
Dr. Clarence Little, chairman of the Tobacco Industry's Research Committee, said the group must be shown any possible relation between cigarette smoking and bung cancer. He spoke at a meeting today in Bar Harbor, Maine, as trustees of the Jackson Memorial Laboratory hosted the session.
Mr and Mrs James Roman and Mr and Mrs Willie Blower with son Jimmy attended the Ohio State Michigan football game on Saturday alongside John Crawford and son Jon and Mr and Mrs Rodney Linecott Mr and Mrs Ray White Charlie Hoffman and Terry Holbert in attendance.
Mrs Irene Jackson visited her sister Mrs George Shannon in Huntington. Mrs Maher Wood attended the Past Chiefs Club at Mrs Ray Streusbaugh home in Wilkesville. Irene Jackson joined the Study Club at Mrs Grace McCormick home Wednesday evening. Marion Hutchinson appeared on a Wellston radio program Saturday with Rev Maloy. Mr and Mrs J M Jackson were Sunday guests of relatives in Huntington. Mr and Mrs Marion Hutchison were Sunday guests of friends in Buckwheat. Mrs Dr Woode.
A prayer meeting at Morristown Holiness Church will be held Friday at 7 30 p.m. in the home of Mr and Mrs Andrew McKinney. John Swart will be the leader.
A recent experiment records Came Wan surviving 17 days without water while on dry feed and then consuming nearly two gallons of water. The study notes physiological stress and rapid rehydration after intake.
Turkey shoot planned in Glouster Sane Oh Creek Valley with a trap’s one half mile north of Route 13. Local event organizer aims to raise funds and provide community entertainment.
Chauncey residents hosted a pre holiday turkey dinner with many local families including the Simons, Starkeys, Robinetts, Sissons, Longs and Shafer-Curtis groupings. O. M. Bowman died November 19 prompting funeral services at the Church of Christ in Christian Union with burial at Hickory Ridge Cemetery. Visitors and relatives gathered from Athens, The Plains, Laurelville, Trimble, Logan, McConnelsville, and surrounding areas for holiday gatherings.
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