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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1957

Page

8

Chauncey Garden Club wins at Parade of the Hills display

Chauncey Garden Club members Mrs Carroll Tippett, Mrs Joe Bowman, and Mrs Charles Richardson had displays at the Parade of the Hills in Nelsonville. Tippett won first place. Bowman and Richardson won third. Roy Lester’s name was omitted from club flower arrangements for the Athens County Fair.

Chauncey Chauncey Garden Club Nelsonville Carroll Tippett Joe Bowman Charles Richardson Tippett Bowman Richardson Roy Lester

Visits Across Town And State Trace Nye Kin To California Return

Chauncey Clarence Nye, recently visiting cousin Floyd Nye and Mrs. Nye, has returned to California. He also visited relatives in Charleston West Virginia and Nelsonville. Joyce Ann and Delores Neighbors of Columbus visited Mrs. Russell Reynolds and daughters Connie and Kay. Mrs. Richard H. Johnson and daughter Terri of South Whitley Indiana visit Ruth Seiber.

Chauncey Clarence Nye Floyd Nye Nye California Charleston W. Va Nelsonville Wilbur Sharp Mavis Springfield Elmer Morris Charley Morris Jackson John Lambert Wellston Ralph Neighbors Joyce Ann Delores Columbus Russell Reynolds Connie Kay Guy Brookins Walker Sharon Paul James Koon Stella Blevins Richard H. Johnson Donna Seiber Terri South Whitley Ind Ruth Seiber

Columbus Girl Thanks Benjamin Franklin

An unknown seven year old from Columbus Ohio writes to Benjamin Franklin during a Philadelphia visit. She thanks him for a "nice picture" and asks him to take care of the cracked Liberty Bell writing from the Benjamin Franklin Hotel where the note was addressed.

Philadelphia Ben Franklin Columbus Ohio Benjamin Franklin Hotel

Weekend Guests At Bowman Home

Chauncey residents hosted Mrs. Bowman's sister Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dickerson and their children over the weekend. Harvey Nye, who spent most of the summer with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Nye, has returned to his Denver home.

Joe Bowman Bowman Joe Dickerson Beckley W. Va Harvey Nye Floyd Nye Denver Colo

Sealed bids sought for Tem porary Engineering Building removal

Ohio University invites sealed proposals for the sale and removal of a two story frame building on Richland Avenue known as the Temporary Engineering Building. The building must be removed by October 7 1957 and bids due September 14 1957 at noon. Inspection hours September 8 to 14. Bond required. Purchasin g Agent reserves right to reject all bids.

Ohio University Athens Ohio Richland Avenue Orto University W. H. Herbert A

Gas Rate Negotiations Pending with City Council

New Lexington negotiates a new gas rate as Ohio Fuel Gas Company rebuffs a counter. A Sept 9 meeting with the city council will hear a fresh offer. In Perry County politics officers elected at Junction City Republican War Veterans meeting. Jerry Baird named Junction City superintendent. Five New Lexington streets blacktopped by Shelly Co. Crooksville Messenger wins ballot printing contract. Reverend Wise named pastor at New Lexington Free Methodist Church. A tribute planned for January Aloysius MacGahan, Bulgarian liberator correspondent.

New Lexington Ohio Fuel Gas Company Perry County Junction City Paul Ream Somerset Frank Wysinki Corning Eugene Clark Jerry Baird Port Washington Gale Davis Baird Kent State University Richard Starner Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Lester Snide Dave Moore William Montgomery Wao Shelly Co Thornville Summit Imperial Factory Drive Park Ave Maple Heights Highland Drive Perry County Board of Elections Crook Canada C. P. Robinson

Eddie Arcaro Enshrined First Modern Rider in Hall of Fame

The article notes Eddie Arcaro as the first modern rider inducted into the Jockeys Hall of Fame. It references his historic achievement and places him among celebrated horse racing figures in a period context.

Arcaro Hall OF Fame Eddie Arcaro Jockeys Hall of Fame

Camping Boys Refuse School and Plan Year Long Outdoors

In Houston two brothers, Cornelius Bilamowicz seven and Raymond four, fled to the bayou with an air rifle and tarpaulin to avoid the first day of school. Juvenile Officer Everett R Dennis Jr. noted the boys claimed they did not want to attend classes and planned to stay outside for a year if needed.

Houston Tex Cornelius Bilamowicz Raymond Hunting Bayou Everett R Dennis Jr

Bulldozer Invasion Crashes Into Savage Kitchen

Four youths aged 7 to 11 started a bulldozer, ridden by a crippled boy, into the Savage home in Warren Ohio. The machine flattened the stove and ripped walls, causing about 3000 dollars in damage. The couple escaped unharmed as the vehicle crossed the yard.

Warren Ohio Daniel Savage Savage Kitchen

License Available In Chauncey For Chauffeurs

Chauncey Deputy Registrar Chauncey Johnston reports chauffeur license 18 i now available in Chauncey.

Chauncey Johnston

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