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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1957

Page

3

Sheriff Reports Series of Burglars in Meigs County

Meigs County Sheriff Robert Hartenbach reports three break ins over six hours from midnight Sunday to 6 am Monday. A window was pried at George Deem Service Station Racine with a small cash and silver haul, plus knives. Brown Service Station Minersville lost cigarettes candy gum and silver. Bailey Drive In Bradbury saw silver taken from an open cash register. One man held for investigation. two more arrests expected today.

Pomeroy Meigs County Robert Hartenbach George Deem Racine Brown Minersville Bradbury Middleport Hartenbach

Poultry Short Course Attracts Farmers In Racine Event

Poultry discussions draw several farmers as H W Walter reports a growing poultry sector. Topics include Looking Ahead and Whats New with research on sex control by hormones and flavor improvements. Next class set for December 5 at 8 p.m. in Racine High School long classroom.

Pomeroy H. W. Walter Walter Racine High School

Bazaar Planned by Middleport High Moms

Plans are complete for a bazaar at Middleport High School on Friday December 6. Mothers of senior class members will assist, with helpers to arrive by 2 p.m. The event starts at 3 p.m. featuring homemade articles, a sweet shop, and a fish pond. From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. a spaghetti supper will be served with children's plates at half price. An adult door prize will be awarded at the supper.

Middleport Middleport High School

Charter Granted to Ohio Society of Anesthesiologists

Columbus reports secretary of state Ted W. Brown issued a non-profit charter for the Ohio Society of Anesthesiologists with its principal address in Cleveland.

Columbus Ted W. Brown Ohio Society of Anesthesiologists Cleveland

Frank M. Fugate Reported Improving in Ohio Hospital

POMEROY Frank M. Fugate a Pomeroy businessman in Holzer Hospital after two major operations was reported slightly improved late Monday night. His daughter and son in Cincinnati have arrived and will stay until after Thanksgiving. Miss Hulda Klein a Middelport resident is staying at the Fugate home during hospitalization.

Pomeroy Frank M. Fugate Holzer Hospital

Albany Social Notes Highlights Weekend Visits

Albany social notes list numerous weekend visits and guests including Ed ward Pugh and family with Fred McKibben at Johnstown. Dwight Bolin on 30 day leave with father Lloyd Bolin. travels of Homer Howell family from Cutler. visits by Eldon and Janet McDaniel and Washington DC native Lloyd McDaniel. West Virginia and Jackson guests. birthdays and family gatherings with the Pugh, McVay, Quick, Stanley, Knowlton, Carsey, Pugh, and Schreiner families. birth of Rosa Linda Schreiner. and Florida winter plans for George Bailes with other local visits across Albany and surrounding towns.

Albany Edward Pugh Fred McKibben Johnstown Ernest Stanley Jackson Denver McVay Louisa Stanley S. R. Knowlton Wright Martindill Lyndon Charles Carsey Charlene Doris Grey Columbus Catherine Woodyard Frank Pugh Tracy Whaley Harvey van Vranken Scottie Lennie Jewell Steve Pomeroy Vivian Coats Athens Larry Pugh Joe Schreiner Akron Rosa Linda Schreiner Barbara Ewing Eliza Welch Harrisonville A. T. Stuart Day Steward Ray Morris R. S Bay of Wash

Birth of Melanie Ann to Mr and Mrs Orlin Gregory

Radcliff announces the birth of their third child, a daughter named Melanie Ann, born November 17. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Otho Gregory and Mr and Mrs C B Wells, with Preston Mc Ghee as great grandfather.

Johnny

United in Marriage Thomas Sayers and Ray Sayers Tie

Thomas Sayers and Ray Sayers united in marriage at 3 o clock Saturday November 23 in Concord Church officiated by Rev D K Teater Attendants were Paul Linscott and Mrs Frank Mearer Mrs Paul Linscott hosted a small reception at the church The bride is daughter of Mrs Charles Thomas and the late Mr Thomas of Glouster The groom son of Mrs Silas Sayers and the late Mr Sayers of Trimble Route 1 They will reside at 147 Fairview Ave Glouster

Thomas Ray Sayers Concord Church D. K. Teater Paul Linscott Frank Mearer Sayers Charles Thomas Mr. Thomas Glouster Mr. Sayers Silas Sayers Trimble Route 1 Fairview Ave

Chauncey Dover Schools Host Thanksgiving Holiday Closures

Chauncey Dover students welcomed visitors from Lancaster Jacksonville Saginaw and Sharpsburg as the Chauncey-Dover system hosted a Lyceum Bureau concert by the Vocalaires from Painesville. One hundred thirty attended. Schools will close Wednesday for Thanksgiving and reopen Monday December 2.

John Schoonover Jean Ball Darlene Debbie James Smith Harold Blosser Don Koon Lancaster John Antle Jacksonville Guy White Vern Floyd Werner White Stella Davis Bailey Run Cliff Leslie Cruikshank Martha Crow Jason Brickels Sharpsburg Arthur Birchfield Athens Chauncey-Dover

Lester Rites Set For Wednesday at 2

Funeral services for Sarah Lester of Chauncey will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Jagers and Sons funeral home with Rev. Gilbert Courtney officiating. Burial follows at Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home at any time.

Chauncey Sarah Lester Jagers and Sons Gilbert Courtney Green Lawn Cemetery

Cubs to Organize Scout Pack Meeting

A cub scout pack will be organized Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Church of Christ parish house basement. Charles Wolfe field scout executive will attend. Parents of boys aged six to eleven are invited.

Chauncey Church of Christ Charles Wolfe

Glouster Social Notes Honors Craigs Shower

Glouster Mr and Mrs Robert Post hosted a November 16 shower for daughter in law Mrs John Craig. Attendees from Kimbolton Malta Zanesville Congo and Glouster shared refreshments and greetings. The meeting included a Pilgrims program by Mrs Alta Sweeney and a roll call with current events. Next gathering set for December 12 at the Hotel Gordon with hostess Mrs Norbert Johnston.

Glouster Robert Post John Craig Floyd Dawson Kimbolton Helen van Horn Bill Margaret Thelma _ Ross Malta Zoli Toki Ellen Vargo Congo Neil Wyatt Maude McGee Maxine Rose Craig Alouise Ballis Butch Zanesville Carl Wess Corning Richard Post Raymond Cecil Dew Bert Yager Sylvia Post Paul Daughty Nancy Judy Campbell Till Ogg Alta Sweeney Harry Flora Hotel Gordon Norbert Johnston

Mrs Wolf Hosts Rothwell Club at Her Home

Mrs Joe Wolf acted as hostess for the Rothwell Club Thursday afternoon at her residence in the president's absence.

Joe Wolf Rothwell Club Mer

Golf Enthusiast Seeks Fame in Eisenhower Hat Claim

Dallas teenager Phillip Collins, 17, sports a battered fedora he believes once belonged to Dwight D. Eisenhower. Collins traced the hat to a campaign worker who said she received it from Eisenhower himself.

Dallas Phillip Collins Collins Eisenhower

VFW to Serve Rabbit Dinner in Jacksonville

Trimble Township VFW Post 9866 will host a rabbit dinner December 1 from 3 to 6 pm at the VFW hall in Jacksonville. Proceeds benefit the post building fund with rabbits donated by members.

Glouster Trimble Township VFW Jacksonville Post

Orpah Class Plans Meeting at Glouster Church Home

The Orpah Class of Glouster Methodist Church will meet Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Austin Wiley's home with Mrs. Paul Meade as co hostess.

Glouster Glouster Methodist Church Austin Wiley Paul Meade

Red Cross Drive Ends in Glouster

The Red Cross drive ends this week in Glouster. Anyone not contacted and wishing to donate should call chairman Miss Jane Murray at 2854. A full report on the drive will appear in next week's news.

Glouster Red Cross Jane Murray

Skating Party Planned by Jacksonville Trimble Juniors

The juniors of Jacksonville Trimble high school plan a skating party at Dow's on Friday starting at 7 30 p.m. Admission is 50 cents and a cake walk will be held.

Glouster Jacksonville-Trimble High School Dow’s

High Speed Expressways Build Across United States

More than 2200 miles of high speed expressways have been built in the United States since 1951. The milestone highlights rapid infrastructure expansion shaping travel and commerce nationwide.

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