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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1958

Page

2

Franklin County Republicans rally holds speaker and candidate lineup

Nelsonville hears Franklin County Prosecutor Newsom and party leaders outline campaign aims at a First Baptist Church rally. State Sen. C. Stanley Mechem praises Gov. ONeill and outlines key judicial and statewide races with candidates Ogg Bean Whaley Ward and incumbents Shields Wakefield. Sick ballots noted. refreshments served.

Nelsonville Fred Newsom Frankling Count First Baptist Church William Mechem Stanley Mechem State Senate Mechem William O'Neill Ohio Willard Campbell Supreme Court Stewart Potter Stewart U. S. Supreme Court Campbell Common Pleas Paul Herbert Newsom Ted W. Brown Roger Tracy William Saxbe Highway Department William O O’neill Albert A. Ogg Athens Foster Bean James Whaley Wayne Ward General Assembly Harold Shields W. H. Wakefield Homer Abele

Labor Group's Parade Plans Roasts and Rallies in Athens

Nelsonville parade marshal Clyde Finn leads United Organized Labor of Hocking Valley in finalizing an Anti-Right-to-Work day event in Athens. Free ox roast at noon parade assembly at the fair grounds precedes a 1 pm march through local streets. Labor leaders including Ronald Owens and William Kirsher slated to speak on Right-to-Work legislation.

Nelsonville United Organized Labor of Hocking Valley Athens Trimble Fairgrounds Clyde Finn W. Union St Down College W. State Adolph Pacifico UMWA Jane Adams Afl-Cio

Doan's Pills Offer Fast Relief For Aches And Sleep

An advertisement promises quick relief from nagging backache headache and muscular pains that disrupt sleep. It notes Doan's Pills ease bladder irritation and provide mild diuretic action, claiming years of trust and a new large size for savings.

Dean Doan Adv

Birth of a son at Mount St. Mary Hospital

Mr and Mrs David Wilson Nelsonville announce the birth of a son at Mount St Mary Hospital. The day sees admissions of Graydon Snyder Moxahala Rocky Pitts Nelsonville Mrs Forrest Green Nelsonville Route 2 Carl Fouts Gloucester Route 1 Mrs Iva Hanley Gloucester Route 3 Mrs Mary Warden New Straitsville Willie Blake Nelsonville Mrs Emma Jane Gibson Nelsonville. Discharges include Hershel Blevins Nelsonville and son and Mrs William Boyle New Straitsville and son. Blood used 4 units.

David Wilson Nelsonville Graydon Snyder Moxahala Rocky Pitts Forrest Green Carl Fouts Glouster Iva Hanley Mary Warden New Straitsville Willie Blake Emma Jane Gibson Hershel Blevins William Boyle Judith Lewis Mary Williams New Lexington James Mesaros Hattie Murphy Carol Skivers Hannah Peyton Shawnee

Circle to Meet Nelsonville Pot Luck at Church

Circle One of the First Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 6 15 p m for a pot luck dinner at the church.

Nelsonville Circle First Methodist Church

New Member Initiated By Nelsonville Rotary Club

Nelsonville Rotary Club welcomed Paul Cavote as a new member at the noon meeting held at Ethel's Tea Room. Dr. Roger Johnson spoke on hardening of the arteries noting diet and fat intake may influence risk and that new drugs are being tested. Sam Johnson, superintendent of Athens Schools, attended as guest.

Nelsonville Paul Cavote Rotary Club Ethel’s Cavote E. M. Poston Roger Johnson Sam Johnson Athens Schools

Patrol Cites Two Drivers in Tuesday Accidents

State Highway Patrol cited two drivers after investigations of two Tuesday crashes. Frank Bryson, 28, of New Plymouth, was cited for improper backing and lacking an operator's license after backing from a driveway without headlights and causing a collision on Route 56 with John Harkless, 68, of New Plymouth, injuring Ruth Harkless. Orville Hartsough, 73, of Laurelville, faced a charge for driving left of center when his car side swiped Harold Thompson, 38, also of Laurelville, who had stopped on Route 180 to turn east.

LOGAN State Highway Patrol Frank Bryson New Plymouth John Harkless Ruth Harkless Orville Hartsough Laurelville Harold Thompson

Rites Planned for Mrs Mabel McCarty Grate 78

Funeral services for Mrs Mabel McCarty Grate 78 will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in Danville Church with Rev Rickner officiating. Burial follows at Salem Center cemetery. Grate died Sunday at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis after a misprint listed her as Drake. Friends may call at Strong and Sons Funeral Home.

Wilkesville Mabel McCarty Grate Danville Church Rickner Salem Center Cemetery Grate Drake Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Strong and Sons

York Township Land Transfers Recorded

Clarence L. Meek of The Plains transfers property in York Township to Leonard A real Buch tel. James V. Hickman of Nelsonville transfers lot 776 in Nelsonville to Martine Green of Nelsonville.

York Township Clarence L. Meek the Plains Leonard A.eal Buchtel York James V. Hickman Nelsonville Martine Green

Lion's Club Meeting Open To The Public

Nelsonville citizens invited to hear Civil Defense talks at the Lion's Club gathering this evening at the Methodist Church. Col. Paul R. Lindimore Deputy Director for Area 2 Ohio Civil Defense Corps Columbus will speak around 7 p.m.

Nelsonville Lion’s Club Methodist Church Paul R. Lindimore Ohio Civil Defense Corps Columbus

William Grecko Fends Bears While Guarding Cattle

Bezanon Alta man William Grecko about 70 grabbed a club when he saw two black bears molesting his cattle. He chased the bears off after a few minutes, suffering no injuries.

Bezanson Alta William Grecko

Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits Across Columbus Area

Murray City couples and families from Logan Springfield Alton and The Plains visited relatives in Columbus and nearby towns. Guests included Lester Sorrell family Ted Dixon and Randy Paul Berry and Michael Diana Dane Angelia Andrea Craft Morris Dupler and Michael Dupler Willard Dixon Richard James and Rev Ray Mann among others.

Lester Sorrell Alan Mary Kay Ted Dixon Randy Logan Columbus William Dane Diana Andrew Lambert Angelia Andrea Howard Kilgore Lawrence Wooten Steve Springfield Wooten Gerald Wooten Elmer Evans James Smith Jane Joe Alton, Ill Smith Howard Craft Paul Berry Michael Craft Berry Martha Bowden Senecaville Robert T. Secrest Washington, D. C Steve Sarrell Orbiston Henry Johnson Betty Hogan Agnes Murphy Morris Dupler Michael Dupler Johnnie Wright Roger New Lexington Wilbert Sanborn Sylvia Sweazy Frank Williams Carrie Channel the Plains Willard Dixon Richard Coraopolis James Ray Mann Harrisburg Ohio William James

Sohio Station Change Hands in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Sohio Station at Public Square changed hands Monday with Ward Phillips leasing the property from Standard Oil Co. The station had been run by Wade Brady and most recently by Orlando Howson and Bob Howe who shifted to their Canal and Watkins used car business. Phillips, long a civic figure, previously ran Haydenville’s National Fireproofing Co store and held councilman at large duties.

Nelsonville Washington and Fort St Public Square Ward Phillips Standard Oil Co Wade Brady Orlando Howson Bob Howe Phillips National Fireproofing Co Haydenville City Recreation Commission Board of Trade Parade of the Hills Howe Howson Canal and Watkins Sts

Cosmopolitan Club Plans 56th Anniversary Dinner

The Cosmopolitan Club will meet at Ethel's Tea Room Friday at 6 30 p.m. to celebrate its 56th anniversary. Mrs. Waveline Pritchard will present the program.

Cosmopolitan Club Ethel’s Tea Room Waveline Pritchard

Steubenville Guests Visit Vorhes Family

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Flote of Steubenville were guests Sunday of her father Vern H. Vorhes and her sister Miss Dorothy Vorhes.

Walter Flote Steubenville Vern H. Vores Dorothy Vorhes

Hida M. Love Dies Tuesday in Columbus Ohio

Hida M Love a retired Mason County farmer died Tuesday morning at University Hospital in Columbus He was born December 24 1875 in Winfield W Va He lived in Columbus ten years after moving from Mason County He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Mulford Love three daughters Nora Baker Columbus Goldie Wilcoxen Point Pleasant Route Sylvia Hassell Point Pleasant Route four sons George Wyatt Love Point Pleasant Wayne Love West Columbia Delbert Love Columbus 25 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 30 p m at Point Pleasant Mission Rev J P Keefer officiating Burial will be in Suncrest Cemetery Friends may call at Crow funeral home.

Point Pleasant Hida M.love University Hospital Columbus Mason County Winfield W. Va Elizabeth Mulford Love Nora Baker Goldie Wilcoxen Sylvia Hassell George Wyatt Love Wayne West Columbia Delbert Love Point Pleasant Mission J. P. Keefer Suncrest Cemetery Crow Funeral Home

Beverly Hills Pastor to Speak at Dinner

The Rev. Ed Agsten of Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church Huntington will speak at the monthly men’s dinner Thursday at 6 15 p m in the church dining room. Peter Steenbergen and Jack Rogers lead the devotional. Carter Franklin arranges the program. Emory Monroe presides.

Point Pleasant Ed Agsten Beverly Hills

Lions Auxiliary Hosts Upton Dinner and Bridge Night

Lions Auxiliary of Point Pleasant honored Mrs. Millie Upton of Wheeling wife of the district governor with dinner at the Black Angus Room Gallipolis Monday. Guests included Mrs Randy Ogden and Mrs Mildred Bennett. A pin was presented and a bridge and canasta party followed at Mrs Roselee Williamson's home.

Millie Upton Wheeling Lion’s Club Gallipolis Lions Auxiliary Point Pleasant Randy Ogden Mildred Bennett South Charleston James Darby Upton Roselee Williamson Sand Hill Rd Sybil Dennis Williamson Ruth Deal Darby Ruth Roberts Inge Fields Velma Mueller Louis Rossi

Trailblazers 4-H Club Meets At Heights Hall

Judy Noble presented the devotional and program at the Trailblazers 4-H Club meeting Monday evening. Steve Noble presided at the business session and the group discussed fund raising. Refreshments were served to Janet Wallace the new county 4-H agent and guests Elizabeth Jones and Mrs Russell Jones.

WSCS Vaught Memorial Church James D. Long Winfield Rd Robert Hurley Long Kroger Grocery Herbert Henderson Adams McCulloch William Reiker Hurley Robert Sumner Celia Billy Carol Aeiker Aeiker Point Pleasant Judy Noble Trailblazers 4-H Club the Heights George Fowler Polly Nancy Fowler Linda Bailey Diane Suzanne Crump Billy Hamm Linda Baker Karen Schwartz Darrell Asbury Beverly Beller Sally Redman Joe Rhodes Steve

Point Pleasant Clinic Discharges and Admissions

Mrs. Alva Sullivan and Mrs. Irene Yastrzensky are listed at Point Pleasant clinics with other patients noted in Point Pleasant and Buffalo. Discharged patient includes Miss Nancy Leach of Point Pleasant.

Alva Sullivan Point Pleasant Irene Yastrzensky Icel Estep Buffalo Mary Ann McCarty Grover C. Hite Nancy Leach

Funeral set Thursday for Caleb L Byus 84

Last rites will be held Thursday at 2 p m at Barton Chapel Church for Caleb Loman Byus 84 of Pliny. He died Monday night at home. Survivors include wife Clara Grooms and Flora Anthony plus three sons Oshel Ray Dwight, a sister Isabelle Steele and brothers Aaron Elza. Burial in Barton Chapel Church Cemetery. Friends receive at Raynes Funeral Home Buffalo.

Point Pleasant Caleb Loman Byus Pliny Barton Chapel Tommy Kinniard Byus Mason County Clara Grooms Peoria Ohio Flora Anthony Neil Leach Marysville Oshel Byus Ray Byus Delaware Dwight Byus California Isabelle Steele Marmet Aaron Byus Elza Byus Raynes Buffalo Barton Chapel Church

Paul Revere JAC Sees Prayer Pledge And Skit

The Paul Revere Junior American Citizen Club opened with the JAC prayer pledge creed and Star Spangled Banner. Sue Kapp presided as president at the business session. A Halloween skit This Is Halloween was performed by Shirley Early Stanley Knipp Walter Fisher Mary Morgan Sharon Bragg Rikki Holley Debbie Morrow and Larry Bragg.

Paul Revere Junior American Citizen Club Sue Kapp Chris Leomon Steve Mallette Sue Carol Senf Shirley Early Stanley Knipp Walter Fisher Mary Morgan Sharon Bragg Rikki Ho

Stolen Cabin Cruiser Turns Up Sunk at Dock

A reported stolen cabin cruiser near Honolulu was found moved in one direction down and later discovered sunk at the dock. John Prentice reported the vessel missing and then located its wreck.

Honolulu John Prentice

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Franklin County First Presbyterian Church Thelma Hutchins Gertrude Snackenberg Marie Cavanaugh Goldie Brunston Rio Grande River Los Ebanos McAllen Tex Rio Grande Rip van Winkle Ano Mount ST. Mary Hospital Patrol Stout Defender Murray City Social Notes Nelsonville Social Notes Hida M. Love Welsonville THUR Roy Pago Wade Lee Arm ORY Hosford Family Weekly Chevrolet Fayette St Dwight Adams Jean Devault Carol Steinbrecher Naoma Jennings Helen Johnson Dorothy Johnson 4-H Point Pleasant Clinic Caleb Byus Athens Allied Printing Trades Council the Real McCoy Ovietek the Times Vain St. Logan, Ohio City Loan Co Fawcett Ethan Allen Lux Franklin and Norweiburg Bassett, Willett, Caldwell and Brickwede Mersman Simmons Brady Lee Heavenly Fawcett-Stone Fawcett Stone Chesterhill, Ohio
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