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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1955

Page

9

Who's Coming Who's Coming Mr C W Gross Family News

Mr and Mrs C W Gross of 9 S Congress are noted as hosts of a gathering. Fred E Gross of Crooksville is mentioned. Craig Beckley has returned to Houston after a month with Alfred Moore's family in Union and sister-in-law Mrs Jewell Moore of Race St. The Dixon family entertained on Oct 16 with guests from Columbus, Chillicothe, and Waverly.

Ree C. W. Gross S. Congress Fred E. Gross Crooksville Craig Beckley Houston Texas Alfred Moore Famly Union Jewell Moore Race St T. E. Dixon Clyde Bobo Paul Bobo Barbara Susan David Gary Francis Hans Judy Michael Frances Christine Steven Tommy T Miller Columbus Dixon Claudia Jeffrey D. E Johnson Phillip Walter Graham Harry Graham Patty Ann Debbie Chillicothe Biloxi Miss

Ohio Agricultural Extension Conference Attendees Named

Athens County Extension officials Ross Wright and Mrs Florence McBride attended the Ohio Agricultural Extension Service annual conference October 18 to 20 in Columbus. The main program was at the One Historical Society Museum auditorium with the theme The Program and You. Mrs McBride chaired the service recognition committee and awards were given for years of service to Floyd Henderson Noble County Harold Trayer Fairfield County and Rodney Farhoover Jackson County.

Ross Wright Florence McBride Athens County ‘Extension Office Ohio Agricultural Extension Service Columbus One Historical, Society Museum McBride Orvice Nual Ohio County Extension ‘Gents Association Ohio Floyd Henderson Foble Harold ‘Trayer Fairfield County Rodney Farhoover Jackson County

Junior High PTA Has Supper and Meeting Report

The Junior High PTA held a potluck supper with more than 300 attendees including parents teachers and students. Mrs Harry Everett chaired the supper with a social committee. a business meeting followed led by presidents and Principal Harry Lackey introduced faculty. Supt Barker spoke about curriculums and candidates for the state school board. Richard Essex was elected to the PTA. A membership drive was announced and the next meeting set for Nov 20 with program Our School Board of Education in Action. Rooms 203 and 204 hosted. C. G. Rovinson celebrated his 95th birthday October 12 with a postcard party. Mrs W J Davidson hosted a dinner for invited friends.

Amnens Gamorigh Harry Everett Gerald Kyle Scott Wilson Maxwell Ferguson Charles [Ramseth Frank Dean Paul Cotton Jr Carl Roberts Harry Lackey Carl Frey Richard Essex PTA E. H. Gaylord Josnes School Board of Education Ooo C. G. Rovinson Ted Covert W. J. Davidson

Birth of Thomas Chris McDonald in Huntington West Virginia

Mr and Mrs William O McDonald Jr announce the birth of a son Thomas Chris born at St Marys in Huntington. The McDonalds formerly reside on Rosalind Road with older brother Michael Baird McDonald. Grandparents are William C McDonald of East Liverpool and Homer Baird of Athens.

William 0. McDonald Rosalind Road Huntington W. Va Thomas Chris St Mary's McDonalds Michael Baird McDonald McDonald McBee William C. McDonald East Liv‘erpool Homer

Seven Cenotaphs Mark Graves in Athens County

Seven cenotaphs mark graves of people buried elsewhere in Athens County. Six honor veterans of American wars. the seventh commemorates a Swiss baron, Rodolph de Steigner, who died in Williamstown after settling in Ohio. The stones list Armitages, Coe, Laverence, Frost, and Miles, among others, with stories of gold, Civil War, and frontier families.

M. Man Athens County Torm Plains Hocking Christopher Herrold Armitage John and Elizabeth Herold “Armitage Athan County Armitage Joseph Herrold Armitag California Panama New York John Armitage Harrison Stone River Christopher Armitage CH. Armitage John Coe Vandernoot Carthage Township Wesley Laverence New Berne North Carolina Hiram Frost Ohio Ohio Soldiers Home Dayton 18Th Ohio Infantry Graham Chapel Bishop Benjamin Cooley Alexandria Virginia Lodi Township Dutch Ridge Road St.John's Church Buck Take Hulls Creamer Shade Lodis Township Olmier Miles Bacon Creek Kentucky deSteigner Dutch Creek Ames R. Stager de Gr Rodolph de Steiguet Magdalene Stalder Switzerland Ohio Country de Baron Wilhemina Williamstown Ohio River Martia de Steigner Athens

Old-Fashioned Pacifier a May Be Good for Baby Calendar

A chronicle of local club events and meetings notes receptions at Ohio University Newcomers Club and activities of Hocking Valley Aquarium Society, Red Man's Hall and Carpenter Baptist groups. Mentions dates, hosts, and venues including Mrs Clark Meyers at 35 Park Place and others. a Halloween party planned at Columbia School House and Bible quiz at Carpenter Baptist Young People gathering.

Ohio University Clark E." Meyers Park’ Place Hocking Valley Aquarium Society W. Brophy Highland Emer Abrahai Pocahontas Lodge Man's Hall Nnle Ulom’Rebekan Lodge Pam Ooo Shepard Parish Higley E. R. Glazier Dalton Ave Columbia School House Carpenter Carpenter Baptist Young People Reed Jetters Hannah Jones William Cheadle

Birth Announcement for Jeffrey Dale Winkler in Dayton

Sr. and Mrs. Dale Winkler of Payton announce the birth of a son, Jeffrey Dale, on October 1 at Saint Valley Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Kenney of Dayton and great grandparents are Rev. and Mrs. EC. Kenney of Athens. Postscript includes filler text and unrelated medical anecdotes.

Dale Winkler Payton Jor Jeffrey Dale Stiamt Valley” Hospital Winkler Carolyn Lynn Kenney Dayton E. J. Kenney Mra EC. Kenney Athen

Manners for Hospital Visits During Serious Illness

Before visiting a patient undergoing major surgery or serious illness, check with family or hospital to gauge readiness for visitors. Some want quick visits, so confirm the patient’s comfort level and avoid disturbing rest. Ensure tools and tasks are properly prepared and non intrusive.

We the Women argue and advise a working mother

A mother at 37 with a 18 year old son and a 15 year old daughter asks if she should quit work to restore a real home. The piece condemns pay checks over family life, notes many homes lose richness when mothers work, and urges choosing family time over earnings to rebuild homes.

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