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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1955

Page

3

Pomeroy Couple Wed In Massillon Ceremony

Laura Louise Harrison and James Paul Fisher wed at First Meu gaint Church in Masallon on a September afternoon. Rev George C Beebe officiated with family present. Attendants included Mrs Fred James Wilson and Mrs Granfield. The couple reside in Columbus as both hold local educational ties and university affiliations.

Masallon Inday Laura Louise Harrison John Patrick “Granfield Robert E. Harrison James Paul Fisher Paul Barker Fisher Minervvile George C. Beebe Fred James Wilson Granfield Fisher N. 4Th St Columbus Washington High School Ohio ¢ State University Pomeroy High School Ohio ¥ University Athens College of Desistry Ohio State University Tau Kappa. Epsilon Pat Xi Phi Gental

Racine Man Studies At Texas Air Base

Racine resident Diddle, son of Mrs Sarah Diddle of Racine Route 2, has enlisted in the Air Force and studies at a Texas air base. The main center trains jet fighter and bomber mechanics. The article notes the Grand Canyon’s Inner Gorge being cut through Precambrian rocks and mentions British railways gardens yielding about a million dollars in annual produce.

Texas Air Base Racine Air Base Tex Diddle Sarah Diddle The Air Force Are Colorado River Grand Canyon National Geographic’ Society Railways

Round-Up Horse Show Slated Sunday At Rock Springs Fairgrounds

Meigs County Riding Club hosts a Sunday horse show at Rock Springs Fairgrounds in partnership with the Ohio Valley Horse Show Association. Five ribbons in each of 12 classes will be awarded including lead-in pony English and Western divisions. Judge Bill Cooper and ringmaster Boyd Williams will oversee events. The Beta Sigma Phi Sorority handles concessions. Awards honor top exhibitors across series shows, with Meigs group and allied clubs counting two shows for eligibility.

Rumenur Meigs County Trail Horse Bill Cooper Portsmouth Boyd Williams Albany 1 Beta Sigma Pat Ohio Valley Meigs Meigs County Junior Chamber of Commerce Riverview Saddle Club New Haven W. Va Albany Riding Club

Letart and Letary Groups Meet and Funeral Attendees

A report notes three entired groups met with Mrs. C. E. Fry at the Baptist White Church and Oak Grove Ladies aid units with 51 present. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Yeager and Mr. and Mrs. Archie Yeager. Funeral for Mr. Cross held at Letart Falls. PTA met at Board School. Various visits include Ivis King and the Bostons with Charleston connections.

Letary C. E. Fry Baptist White Church Oak Grove Clarence Yeager Archie Yeager Cross Letart Falls Harold Boston Taft Boston PTA Ivis King Gene Boston Betsy King Charleston Sam Boston Mike Robinson Dwight Gil

Thank you for cards flowers and prayers from my heart

A note of gratitude expressing thanks for cards and letters, the many beautiful flowers, prayers said for recovery, and other deeds of kindness. The sender speaks from the bottom of their heart.

Local Family Visits Highlight Weekend Guests

Antiquity 5 J Weaver Dayton visited her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Jack Adams. Mr and Mrs Willie Byers and children of Warren were recent guests of Mr and Mrs Bernard. The Rev and Mrs Coyle are moving to their home recently purchased. Miss Janet Epperly employed by General Telephone Co. is doing special work at Marion. Christie Roush, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gene Roush and Fay were mentioned among weekend visitors.

J Weaver Dayton Columbus

Social Notes and Local Moves Across the Region

Social notes recount rehearsals for the Big Bend Minstrel with Cush Roush’s daughter in the chorus. Visitors include Mrs Gene Stobart and family from Albany. Families travel between Columbus Bladen Bashan Crown City and neighboring towns for visits and arranged gatherings. A historical note states Alexander Hamilton founded the United States Coast Guard in 1790 to safeguard life and property at sea.

Cush Rs. Howard Roush Big Bend Gene Stobart Family Albany Stor Frank Bock Coast Guard Alexander Hamilton the Treasury United States Coast’ Guard United States

Weekend visits and local notices across Columbus area

KANAUGA st Speer and daughter spent a weekend with Mr and Mrs W A Pulling and with Mr and Mrs Ira Hall of Lexington KY. Mrs Hugh Asbury and daughter Gype recently spent a day with Mr and Mrs Clyde. Leroy Lester of Detroit visiting. Almon Bard and family spent a day with Mr and Mrs Ray Allies. Parking meter receipts in Pomeroy total 272 50 for the past week per police report.

St Speer and Daughter St Spencer Columbus W. A Ira Hall Lexeington John Vickers Cora Black Onley Columbus Hugh Asbury Daugh Ter Gypay Mire Clyde Leroy Lester Detroit Almon Bard Ray Alli-es Pomeroy

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