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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1954

Page

16

Live Toad Found Buried In Old Rock

A toad named Tom was released from a pocket in a sandstone block during driveway work. He revived after being crushed flat and returned to hopping size. Dr Edward Thomas, curator, notes such toads can fit into tiny crevices and may have hibernated one to three years.

Rip van Winkle Tom the Toad Tom Thomas Scott Scott Edward Thomas Ohio State Archaeological Institute Columbus Thomas

GOP Wins 1 Ohio Assembly Seat by Default

Columbus Ohio Franklin County Democratic Central Committee will not nominate a replacement for the late John S Donnelly. With limited time before the November 2 election Republicans gain one Ohio House seat by default as the county’s six seats are contested in the 136 member body.

Columbus Ohio House of Representatives Franklin County Democratic Central Committee John S. Donnelly

Eddie Fisher to Wed Debbie Reynolds Next June

Hollywood couple Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds announced at a party that they will marry next June. Stars like Joan Crawford Jack Benny Van Heflin Terry Moore and Jack Webb attended as Debbie showed a seven carat engagement ring.

Eddie Fisher Debbie Joan Crawford Jack Benny van Heflin Terry Moore Jack Webb

Woman Disinherits Son Over Weak Tea Claim

London probate case recalls Ada Biggs who praised tea strength and disinherited son George R. Dodd for serving tea during rationing not strong enough. Biggs died in 1951 aged 70 after a 1951 will favored charity, later voided for mental capacity. The court upheld the 1944 will allocating £18,500 to her daughter, restoring prior shares.

London Ada Biggs George R. Dodd

Pet Surprises Owner With Six New Puppies

Mrs Charles N Jordan of Webster Groves finds her dog Buttons has delivered a litter of six puppies in her car after a church play rehearsal. The surprise occurred about four hours after she left the house.

ST. Louis Charles N. Jordan Webster Groves Buttons

Keirns Family Visits Columbus and Marion

Mrs Flossie Keirns spent two days in Columbus and Marion visiting her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Carroll Pickering. She was with son and daughter in law 5 F C and Mrs Paul Keirns. Paul Keirns returned to Fort Belvoir Va Sunday after a two week vacation with his parents. Mr and Mrs Leonard Keirns attended the wedding reception of Mrs Keirns niece Mrs Nita Linscott and Robert Daugherty.

Chesterhill Flossie Keirns Columbus Marion Carroll Pickering Paul Keirns Fort Belvoir Leonard Keirns Keirns Nita Linscott Robert Daugherty

Chilean diplomat Manuel Trucco Franzani dead at 79

Manuel Trucco Franzani, 79, former Chilean vice president and ambassador to the United States from 1933 to 1939, died Monday in Santiago.

Antiago Chile Manuel Trucco Franzani United States

Markets Cincinnati Livestock Slips Amid Price Adjustments

USDA reports moderate activity in Cincinnati markets with hogs trading generally 30 lower than Tuesday averages. Cattle and calves show weakness in cows while steers and yearlings hold 12.00 to 19.00 range. sheep maintain steady sales with lambs at 18.09 to 21.00 and ewes 2.00 to 5.00.

Cincinnati USDA

Cincinnati Eggs and Poultry Prices From Cincinnati Market

AP report from Cincinnati lists consumer grades for eggs with large white 42-44 percent and brown and mixed 42-44 percent each, medium white 27-28 percent, extras 60 percent A quality, heavy hens 13-14 and old roosters 8-9. Turkeys show 80-31 for hens and 22 for young toms. current receipts noted as cases exchanged.

Cincinnati Pat Agen

Eulah Folden Fated in Dyesville Obituary

Eulah Marguerite Caster Folden daughter of Wesley and Maude Caster was born August 6 1914 in Athens Ohio and died October 22 1904 near Dyesville Ohio at age 89. A Columbia High School graduate she married Carol Folden December 2 199 she left nine children with six surviving and was a community member at Dyesville Church. The family expresses gratitude to neighbors friends Rev Covert Bigony Funeral Home and others for support.

Eulah Marguerite Caster) Folden Wesley and Maude Caster Athens Ohio Dyesville Dyersville Eulah Echo Columbia High School Ali Carol Folden Carol Jr Sharon Sandra Stanley Danny Linda Mra Wesley Caster Toledo Maxine Bloch Myrta Nicholson

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