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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1953
Page
9
The NFPA reports U S fire losses neared one billion dollars in 1952, the fourth straight rise. For 1953 the outlook worsens with early 1953 projections showing about a 18 percent gain versus 1952. Preliminary 8 month data from the NFU indicate higher fire incidents and growing damages.
An Argentine air force bomber crashed in the River Plate on Tuesday, killing three crewmen. The ship wreckage prompted rescue efforts, with authorities confirming the fatality toll and beginning investigation into the crash.
Mrs Edward Hopkins and Margaret attended the OU Kent football game in Athens as guests of Mr and Mrs Church and dined at the Church home. Edward Hopkins is first trumpet in the Ohio U marching band. Other locals, including Mr and Mrs Oliver Peyton and Mrs Nelle Morgan, visited Logan Circle 1 WSCS and spent weekends with relatives in Pennsylvania and Zanesville.
The Turkey Run section lists numerous visitors and social calls from Warren, Lancaster, Gallipolis, Columbus, Pomeroy, Little Kyger, Middleport, Racine, Cheshire, Storys Run and Columbus. Families like the Darsts, Grovers, Tiptons, and Clarks are mentioned with extended kinship visits and hosting duties during a weekend in 1953.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Olbers and daughters Sharon Barbara Carol and Della of Dayton spent a weekend with his parents and uncle Billie Olbers. Bob and Gay Withem, Columbus workers, visited Ralph and Mildred Coey. The Taylor Ridge Youth group outing drew many members including Marie Bulstrom Violet Chesser Carol Ann Smith Phyllis Bulstrom and others. Ernest Chalfant and children of Glouster recently visited. Dwight Smith and Carol visited Guy White of Millfield.
Mr and Mrs Ear Smathers and sons visited relatives in Columbus at the home of Mr and Mrs Joe Vandenburg. Alma McManaway and Carolyn Vandenburg celebrated birthdays. Mrs Wilda Sharpe and Mrs Virginia Mitchell were recent Columbus visitors. Ladies Club plans a Halloween party at Mrs Mary Arbell’s on Oct 30. Additional visits and social notes from Stockport Shade Pomeroy McArthur Pleasantville and surrounding areas.
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