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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1955

Page

6

Golden wedding anniversaries mark two Shawnee couples

Mr and Mrs John A Moulton of Shawnee celebrate their 50th with open house Sept 4 at home. They have two children John of Pataskala and Francis at home plus three grandchildren. Bernard McNulty and his wife also celebrate their 50th at a Sept 4 open house from 2 to 8 pm. They have seven children, 15 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Mr McNulty is 72. Nearby residents James F Bennet, Richard Thomas and others are noted for various local events and life milestones.

New Lexington John A. Moulton Shawnee John Patas Kala Francis T James F. Bennet la Guardia Ig Island N. Y He Werner Tre Sillan

Salem Center Social Ties Highlight Weekend Visits

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Farley and children from Canal Winchester called on former neighbors and attended the Wilkesville bean dinner and homecoming. Weekend guests included Mr. and Mrs Heart Steele Jr and children from Richmond Indiana. Others visiting or visiting relatives included Miss Virginia Roberts Corning Carolyn Miller Columbus and numerous family visits in Columbus Danville Walkesville Langsville and Cleveland area with Iva Miller Clareene Jones Berdie Davis and Babe Johnson among those noted. Ronald Jacks Loyd Smith employed in Columbus spent days at home.

Bob Farley Canal Winchester Marvin Miller Heart Steele, Jr Richmond Ind Virginia Roberts Corning Carolyn Miller Columbus Sree Hoffman Hoffman Cora Nelson Iva Miller Charles Epting Cleveland Clareene Jones Lee Marsh Athfens Ernest Davis Davis Berdie Davis Danville Harley Hoffman Babe Johnson Walkesvile Mason Olive Jurgens Hartford Sayre Uet Howard McMillion Ann Farris Patricia Ann Riley Frank Young Ive Son Mason Clinic Juanita Rayburn Ray I. White Racine Youngs Barberton Ohio Linda Jeanie Arnold Gibbs Fred Will Virginia Will Rosa Fink Gallipolis Carrie Ross Lillian Grimm Harmer Delbert Richardson Wilkesville Ronnie Columpus Emerson Lamb Aberdeen Lawrence Keck Wells Kerk Lawrence Keck Yavin” Keck Strausbauzh Sandy Newark J. E. Strong Edith Johnson Vis al Humphrey Flora Woods Ham Gil David Cry Galloway Dora Bobo Hamden Ray- Viola Bobo Mond Long Luther Bobo Dayton Emmett Long Tay Mond Keck Waney Ralph Radcliffe Colm Verna Keuskamp Bux Paul Bowers Larry Anna Minnie Rolling Milford Long Chillicothe Chesterhill Dr. Louis C. Gibbons Gary Logan Labor Day Oaly University Big State Univer Jimmy Lee Wood J. A National Lena Wallace Marion Gibbons Ange Frank Gray Fern Canada Ray Long Mary Jimmie Connie ‘Peters Lake Jackson Margaret Shook Ralph White Roachie Terry Olin Lanier Lanier Millstone W. Va Paul Perroud Oscar Terry Charles Terry, Jr Robert Terry John Folden Alfred Folden Hambrick Church West Virginia Jackson Thurman Bert Boster Junior Folden C. V. Miller Randy Children’s Hospital Ruth Saxton Wilbur Saxton Kenarick Richards John Richards Ronald’ Talley Amy Jones Lillian Safford

Shawnee Court Hands Drunken Driving Fines

Shawnee drivers faced penalties after drunken driving arrests. One man received $100 fines and three days in jail in Justice Le P. Euan's court. In Mayor William Schuster's Shawnee court, another offender was fined $100 and three days in jail after a state highway patrol arrest. The report also notes local community notices and events including 4-H meetings and high school football captains.

Mtray le P. Euan Eilworth Cox Shawnee William Schuster Tames Fylfano David Canyon Lek- Mizton High School Shawenee Orp Ohio State Air

Bashan Families Attend Ohio State Fair and Labor Day Events

Residents of Bashan and nearby areas attended the Ohio State Fair in Columbus during a weekend, visiting relatives and friends including Spencer, Cobo, and Torrence families. Labor Day gatherings at Portland Park featured multiple households such as the Robits, Powell, Bailey, Kelsey, and Long families, with guests from Colum bus, Cincinnati, Alexand ria, Pomeroy, and Wooster. Additional visits included Audell Roberts, Eugene Long, Mike Bentz, Leo Eddy, and Grover White, among others, sharing meals and time with kin and neighbors.

Dana’ Carr Columeus Bill Billy Ronnie Reedwike Bashan Portland Park George Robits Audell Carina Morarty Farty Lynn Simon Powell Allen Bailey Dora Rose Dc. McKay Arthur Morarity Marvin ‘Kelsey Aughter Connie Orval Kelsey Bobby Stevie Raymond Kelsey Springfield John Long Charleston Ray Lawson Columbus Freda Krautter Bonnie Ely: White Pomeroy Charles’ Spencer Carol Johnson Portland Audell Roberts Eugene Long Pine Grove Airs Long Mike Bentz Leo Eddy Wooster Grover White Carl Ballard Carla Cathy Ralph Ballard Mary Mckay

Visitors return home after visiting Me and Mrs Osenbaugh

Numerous local residents and relatives from Cleveland Columbus Newark New Lexington and nearby towns visited Me and Mrs Osenbaugh and Hendry families during holidays and weekends. Names include Shula Beattie Tharp Hodgson Tarpley Parker and others with extended family ties to Me and Mrs Osenbaugh and area churches.

Fort Myer Pla Hendry Rte Harry ‘Tharp James Craig Ccoming Dennis Nina Ie Grace’ Hunter Tom Me Combs New Philadelphia Elsie Baldwin Bon Hie Sone Midvale Charley Campbell Christine Beattie Columbus Atlan Anna Shula Cleveland Deter Ti Devs Lawrence Davie Newark Ralph Raymond Fekiey Ovettvited Charis Cappel Hodgson M Roy Tarpley Ater Cole Mihi Mn Tarpeye Parent Fairey Ohn Jaynes New Lexington Dwight Nicholas Neres Mary Ee Fen Marlene Billy North Dauhter Kathy Nelsonville Carolyn’ Opperman Auenter Debbie Shawnee Rennet Hodguogs Glenna

Wilkesville News Notes Bean dinner and visits in region

Wilkesville and surrounding area activity includes bean dinner attendance by families such as Kecks and Morgans, visits from Coluus residents to relatives, and Midwest travel news. Dr. Louis C Gibbons becomes supervisor of chemistry at new Denver petroleum lab. family moves to Columbus and Denver with updates on labor day trips and reunions.

Weekend visitors grace Morgan county fair area

Carbondale and Columbus guests visited area residents including Mr and Mrs George Barber with extended kin from Zanesville Akron and Columbus. Families from Adams Barber and Sidney joined Mr and Mrs P O Huffman and others for social visits and to attend the county fair September 19 10 weekend entries noted.

Carsumvane Ovid Scott Gertie Evans Columbus George Barber Leo Cox Zanesse Allison ‘Cox Walter Marsh Hlowara Hummel Elliott Alma Akron Gus "Niceswanzer Nemaha Ssette Landis Barber Town Morgan Mace W. A Huffman Jane Lightfritz Clarence Berry Sidney James Pollock Ollie Carter

Syracuse Garden Club Hosts Meeting and Elections

Syracuse Garden Club members gathered at Mrs Thomas home for a business meeting led by Mrs John Slack. Officers were re elected for 1955 56: Slack president Self vice president Royal Thomas secretary and James Quick treasurer. Committees were named including Civic judging program and others. Five dollars donated to the Syracuse emergency fund drive. A bake sale was planned for September. Several local residents and visitors from nearby towns are noted in social notices.

Syracuse Koval Thomas Bert Weese Syracuse Garden Club Thomas John Slack Slack Sam Self Royall? Thomas James Quick Jack Civic Alma Judging Earl Neese Florence Harden Royal Thomas Carson Hirs Elizabeth Duckworth Alma Spencer

Albany Social Notes Trails Weekend Guests Across State

Albany society notes list weekend visits from Mex Ators brother Carl Blackwood in Indiana to Akron Buckeye Lake Columbus Maumee and more. Many families including Gilloglys Stockman Latta and Gilkeys hosted relatives and friends from Dayton Zanesville Newark and Athens with school updates and local events noted.

James LC. Gibson Paul Gillogly Gillogly Vina Gillogly Wobite Ala Coumbus Cecil Throckmorton Dayton W. A. Throckmorton James Steward Pittsburgh G. S. Gillogly Dennis Pauley Charleston W. Va

Shower Honors Dorothy Barnhill of Tuppers Plains

Dorothy Barnhill daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Barnhill of Tuppers Plains was honored with a shower at the Headley home in Tuppers Plains hosted by Mayme Headley. Pink and blue decor graced the event with fifty two relatives and friends presenting gifts. Refreshments were served and engagement to James Stout announced last spring ahead of a planned Saturday wedding. The Christy family of Silver Ridge returned from a weeklong Northeast Ohio visit, stopping in Akron Columbus and Lake Milton to see relatives.

Tuppers Plains Dorothy “Barnhill Carl Barnhill Mayme Headley Headey Headley Miss Barnhill James Stout Garrett Christy Janet Silver Ridge Northeast Tern Ohio Christys Joe Young, Sr Lake Milton Youngstown Youngs Stewart Akron Ada Swank Wilbur Eloise Athens al Schumacher Columbus Christy the Christ Vern Christy New Lex Agton Delphin Christy Bonita Merz Eleanor Tommy’ Merz UI Ruth Ann

Vinton Social Notes Domestic Visitors Share Weekends

Vinton social notes list visitors and guests from Gallipolis Columbus Toledo Baltimore and Centenary. Residents hosted relatives and friends including families of Quickel Scott and Woods with multiple route numbers mentioned.

Vinton E.~. Wallace Gallipolis King Emma Lou Hartsook Pluma Quickel Conrad Love Columbus John Loveland Donald Min Martina Aughter Ite Anna Jiggins Lester Waugh Bidwell James Snyder Pearly Oiler Junior Scott Toledo Mire James Stewart Frank Garland Elliott E. 0. Russell Baltimore Walter Oller Milton Tackett Rosa Glassburn Gallpolis Tom Quickel Ray Quickel M. G. Ferguson Mays Marion T. Williams

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