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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1957

Page

2

State hunting seasons and bag limits detailed

The notice lists squirrel season starting October 11 with a six per day limit and 36 per season, plus multiple dates and limits for ruffed grouse, wild turkey across counties, quail, ring-necked pheasant, rabbits, raccoon, muskrat, mink, and deer rules. It also covers migratory birds under federal rules with county and station specifics and a free daily permit for McClintic Wildlife Station hunts with a 6 a.m. checking station opening.

Point Pleasant Alason County Ohio River McClintic Wildlife Station McClintic Wildlife McClinton Wildlife Station Point Pleasant Game Area

Officers Duties Outlined for 4-H Clubs in Mason County

4 H club agent Russell Priddy warns secretary books must be at the extension office by next Monday. He outlines president and vice president duties emphasizing orderly conduct, democratic officer selection, and close contact with leaders ahead of the Oct. 14 Jackson's Mill extension conference.

Point Pleasant Russell Priddy Mason County Jackson's Mill Priddy

Sign Changes Discussed at Point Pleasant Chamber Meeting

The ANT A meet ing of the traffic committee of the Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce discussed the outlay of the overall traffic change to aid in changing signs. State road commission approval is required before ordering and erecting new signs. Attendees included John Hushion Rush Krodel Tom Fisher and John Sayre.

Runyt Point Pleasant Rush Krodel Tom Fisher The Chamber of Commerce John Sayre

First PTA Meeting in Syracuse Names Committees

Syracuse PTA held its first meeting of the year naming room mothers and committees. Hostesses included Mrs. William Francis and others, with Mrs. Morris's room tallying the most mothers present. A Sept 17 meeting at the school was set for room mothers and program and finance committees.

PTA Syracuse William Francis Fred Crow Donald Lisle George Schneider Morris Willis Leadingham Edison Hubbard Steve Case Ada Slack Donald Cottrill The Presi Donald Weese Magaret Evans Francis Imboden Carolyn Evans George Baer Jack Williams Allah Teaford Lowell Wingett Edmond Grueser John Sauvage Kenneth Cundiff Virgil Teaford

Local Visitors Paired With Nearby Trips In Hollister

Recent visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Reece Thompson included Earl Gibbs and son Richard from Lebanon along with Cash Thompson and children Mona Gene Bonnie Sue Margaret and Elsie Watson from Dunas. Others traveled to Creole Ohio and Lancaster and Columbus in family visits.

Hollister Reece Thompson Earl Gibbs Richard Lebanon Cash Thompson Mona Gene Bonnie Sue Margaret Ae Elsie Watson Dunas

Legal Notice on Divorce Petition and Artisan's Lien Claim

Patty Ruth Moore seeks divorce and restoration of her maiden name from James R. Moore in Athens County Ohio Court of Common Pleas. Cause No 21547 filed September 9 1957 with hearing after October 26 1957.

Patty Ruth Moore James R. Moore Viola Street Philadelphia Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas of Athens County Ohio Tom Freeman Dilfes James P. Fe Court of Common Pleas of Athens Lavelle

Dayton Family Visits Meigs General Hospital in Pomeroy

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Miford and daughters of Dayton visited Mrs. Eliza beth Duckworth at Meigs General Hospital in Pomeroy and other relatives here. Mrs. Ada Slack.

Henry Miford Dayton Miford Elizabeth Duckworth Meigs General Hospital Pomeroy Ada Slack

Polio Clinic Planned For Third Injections

Public notice from POINT PLEASANT that Wahama High School hosts a polio booster clinic on Thursday at 9 a.m. for students who had first and second shots last November and December. Also an estate notice for Emma C Donovan with Paul Donovan appointed administrator and four month claims deadline.

Point Pleasant Health Department Wahama High School Paul Donovan High Street Athens Ohio Emma C. Donovan Athens County Roger J. Jones Said County

Special meeting of Beta Zeta Phi Kappa Sigma chapter

Notice of a special meeting of Beta Zeta Chapter House Corporation members at 25 West Washington Street Athens Ohio on Saturday September 28 1957 at 2 00 PM for business before the meeting. Board of Trustees A T Turnb Beer September 18 1957.

Beta Zeta Chapter Phi Ka A Sigma Fraternity West Washington Street Athens Ohio Beta Zeta House Corp Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity A. T Turnb Beer

Dick Wilson Leads North Point Pleasant Patrol Team

Richard Wilson is captain of the school patrol at North Point Pleasant Grade School with lieutenants David Johnson and Robert Carlisle. Other patrol members include Gary Adler Gary Brisen ham Martin Crawford Charles Darst Gregory Emerick Robert Farley Robert Hall Terry Hall Cris Lemon Kenneth Love Sam mie Rayburn and Tommy Ray burn.

Point Pleasant Richard Wilson North Point Pleasant David Johnson Robert Carlisle Gary Adler Gary Brisenham Martin Crawford Charles Darst Gregory Emerick Robert Farley Robert Hall Terry Hall Cris Lemon Kenneth Love Sammie Rayburn Tommy Rayburn

Auxiliary to Meet Jacksonville

The UWA Ladies Auxiliary Local No 6 will meet today at 7 30 p m at the Eagles Hall. Plans for a picnic will be made.

Jacksonville UWA Eagles Hall

Chauncey Women to Appear on Jack Sherrick Show

Linda Lohse Patty Shields and Debbie Junod, Chauncey Millfield Athens, will appear on the Jack Sherrick dance review over WTVN Channel 6 Columbus Sunday Sept 22 at noon. Patty and Linda are Chauncey Dover third grade pupils.

Chauncey Linda Lohse Herman Lohse Patty Shields Jake Shields Millfield Debbie Junod Glen Junod Athens Jack Sherrick WTVN Columbus Patty Linda Chauncey-Dover

Chauncey Church Spirit of Friendship Class

Chauncey Church announces the Friendship class for members and neighbors. The program aims to foster community ties with fellowship activities, study sessions, and service projects led by church volunteers.

Chauncey of the Chauncey Church of

X-Ray Unit To Be At Jacksonville

The Athens County Chest X-ray unit will be in Jacksonville Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Morrison's store. Mayor C. C. Caldwell urges all citizens to use the service as 36 new Athens County TB cases were found last year and public action can wipe out the disease.

Athens County Chest Jacksonville Morrison's C. C. Caldwell Athens County

4-H Leaders Meet in Mason County at High School

The Mason County 4-H Leaders Association will hold its regular monthly meeting Saturday at 7 30 p m in the high school home economics building.

Point Pleasant Mason County 4-H Leaders Association High School Home Economics

Marriage License Issued in Point Pleasant

A marriage license was issued Tuesday by County Clerk Orville Sturgeon to John E. Marks 19 of New Haven and Lucrecia Hale Bonecutter 16 of Harley and Lorena Bright Bonecutter, with both families named.

Point Pleasant Orville Sturgeon John E. Marks James and Mabel Clara Eads Marks New Haven Lucrecia Hale Bonecutter Harley and Lorena Bright Bonecutter

Patient admits and discharges noted in clinic record

Mrs Jasper Bonecutter admitted to hospital with Hend erson. Mrs George Knapp discharged in Leon. Mrs Gerald Smith and infant daughter listed in city records.

Jasper Bonecutter Henderson George Knapp Leon Gerald Smith City

Birth Announced for Robert John Simons in Columbus

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Simons of Columbus announce the birth of a son, Robert John, on August 30 at White Cross Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Tucker of Chauncey and Mr. and Mrs. John Simons of Greens Run. Great grandfathers are Mr. Kochs of Greens Run and William Donaldson of Chauncey.

Chauncey Robert Simons Columbus Robert John White Cross Hospital Raymond Tucker John Simons Greens Run Mr. Kochs William Donaldson

Parkerburg visitors share week with local families

Earl Brookover and family hosted Mrs. Jessie Fulton during a weeklong visit with relatives. Mrs. Fulton accompanied home by Mrs. Brookover. Henry Barnhart of Nelsonville was discharged from University Hospital. Ruth Leiber hosted visitors including Mrs. Richard Johnson Terri from Fort Wayne and Mrs. Paul Vercoe from Westerville. Families of James Leiber Paul Burson Thomas Savage and Mary Lee Savage hosted dinner at Luther Kirkendall home.

Chauncey Earl Brookover O. F. James Douglas Parkersburg W. Va Jessie Fulton Fulton Brookover Paul Vercoe Westerville Ruth Leiber Johnson Vercoe James Leiber Paul Burson Athens Thomas Savage Thomas Edward Glouster

Cub Pack 71 Plans Glouster Meeting at High School

Cub Pack 71 will hold a committee meeting at Glouster High School Thursday at 7 p.m. in Room 8. All committee men den mothers and assistant leaders are urged to attend.

Glouster Glouster High School

Jacksonville Grade School PTO Meeting Scheduled

The Trimble PTO will meet Thursday at the Jacksonville grade school at 1 p.m. The gathering aims to discuss upcoming events and activities for students and families.

PTO Glouster Jacksonville- Trimble Jacksonville

Mason County CTA Dinner Meeting Honors New Teachers

Mason County Classroom Teachers Association held a dinner at Point Pleasant High School’s home economics building to welcome new county teachers. President Audrey Meadows led a brief business session, with delegates named for the Leader ship Conference in Jackson's Mill. Miss Corma Mowry spoke on the NEA service plan, followed by a social hour of games music and square dancing.

Corma Mowry West Virginia Miss Mowry WEVA National Education Association

Reunion Of Former Teenage Club Members In Glouster

A Glouster gathering at Ernest and wife James home reunited former teenage club members and their husbands. Guests from Steubenville Zanesville Corning Roseville and Cuyahoga Falls enjoyed reminiscences grade school photos and group pictures. The evening ended with plans for an annual affair and refreshments served.

Dwight Post Fern Wallace Corning E. O. Norris Hilda Duncan Rosevillle Clarice Thomp

Farm Agent Recommends Planting Date

William Gregory county farm agent announced farmers planting wheat should wait until after Oct 9 Hessian Fly free planting date for Mason County. Highest yielding wheat varieties Butler Thorne and Seneca recommended with 20.53 18.94 and 18.66 bushels per acre respectively. Barley varieties Kenbar Ohio No 1 Wong and Hudson follow. Mason County soils test low in nitrogen and phosphate. apply 600 pounds of 5-10-5 per acre this fall and topdress next spring with 200 pounds per acre nitrate of soda.

Point Pleasant William Gregory Mason County Gregory Butler Thorne Seneca Ohio Valley Experiment Station Morgantown Reedsville Wardenville Kearneysville Kenbar Ohio No. 1 Wong Hudson

Horoscope Forecast Highlights for 1958

Tomorrow plan constructive use of hopes and dreams and finish tasks. Birthday readers should seize opportunities over the next four months for job and financial gain with support from capable helpers. Creative work shines early 1958 and travel could build valuable business contacts and friendships. Romance improves May through August. A child born now may be ambitious and discerning but dictatorial at times.

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Moves

Mrs John Curtis Roush of Kaylong visited Mrs Pearl Nicholson. Harold Rickard of South Dakota, Air Force, spends time with his parents and siblings. Johnny Johnson family moved to Mason. Clarence Ward of Columbus visited with Oscar Henry’s family. George Cartwright of Pittsburgh spent weekend with Katie Oliver and Grace Cartwright.

Clarence Ward Columbus Oscar Henry George Cartwright Pittsburgh, Pa Katie Oliver Grace Cartwright

Extemporaneous inaugural address by Grover Cleveland

The lone president to deliver his inaugural address without prepared text was Grover Cleveland making history with an improvised delivery. The statement highlights Cleveland as the only U S leader to speak extemporaneously at his inauguration.

United States Grover Cleveland

Past Noble Grands Club meeting announced in Jacksonville

The Past Noble Grands Club of Ninevah Rebekah Lodge in Jacksonville invites all Rebekahs to attend a meeting Friday at 7 p.m. at the home of Mrs Florence Hoisington.

Noble Grands Club Ninevah Rebekah Lodge Jacksonville Florence Hoisington Rebekahs

American Legion Auxiliary Meets With Officer Installations

The American Legion Auxiliary will convene in the Legion hall Thursday at 7 30 p m. Officers will be installed and Carol Nott will report on her trip to Girls State. Lunch will be served.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Carol Nott Girls State

Past Matrons Thea Chapter Hostesses Set Friday

Marie Eddy and Louise Gladden will host the Past Matrons of Thea Chapter Friday at 7 30 p.m. in the Masonic hall.

Marie Eddy Louise Gladden Thea Chapter Masonic Hall

Willing Workers Class to Meet Friday at Glouster Church

The Willing Workers Class of the Glouster Methodist Church will meet Friday in the social rooms starting at 6 p.m.

Glouster Methodist Church

Junior Progressive Study Club Opens Season

The club met Monday evening at Mrs. Jean Beshara’s home for a potluck supper to start the season. Sixteen members attended and a yearly program report was presented. The next meeting is set for October 7 at Mrs. Austin Wiley’s home with Mrs. Robert Byers presenting.

Junior Progressive Study Club Jean Beshara Austin Wiley Robert Byers

Wayne Wiley Joins Kiwanis in Glouster

At the Kiwanis Club meeting in Glouster Hotel Gordon the club inducted Wayne Wiley into Kiwanis Er emblem presented. The nominating committee proposed a 1958 candidate slate and officer election is set for September 30. D K Teater Enlon Grubbs to attend Key Club at Glouster High School. Supt John Savel attended as guest.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Hotel Gordon Richard Guinther Joe Williams Lawrence Colbert Carl Bradbury Roger Kittle D. K. Teater Enlon Grubbs Glouster High School Kiwanis Education Committee Wayne Wiley Kiwanis

Eberts Family Reunion and Local Activities Highlight Weekend

New Straitsville residents attended the Harry Eberts family reunion at Lake Alma. A bridal shower honored Miss Alice Marie Lanning of Logan hosted by Mrs. Earl Graham and Miss Betty Grinstead. Waverline Murday visited from Columbus. the Reddin families from Columbus and Findlay spent Sunday with the Sherrards. Victory Circle WSCS met at Delphus Miller’s. Ethel Burgess won a prize for devotions. Local WSCS to attend Malta district meeting September 14. Iva Dishon visited Carl in Marietta. Nellie Shuttleworth dismissed from hospital to daughter Wilma Grandy in Logan. Charles Giffen and Bill Reynolds visited relatives in Pennsylvania.

New Straitsville Bill Eberts Harvy Eberts Frank Eberts Roland Eberts Harry Eberts Lake Alma Earl Graham Columbus Betty Grinstead Sue McQuade Alice Marie Lanning Logan Waverline Murday Walter Lines George B. Reddin, Jr Betty of George Reddin Sr Findlay John Sherrard Victory Circle WSCS Delphus Miller Noce Ethel Burgess Ona Dell Wilson Elizabeth Mills Malta Iva Dishon Carl Marietta Nellie Shuttleworth Hocking Valley Hospital Wilma Grandy Charles Giffen Bill Reynolds Pennsylvania

Health Class Meeting Set Thursday at Glouster High

Glouster High School hosts an Ohio University extension class meeting Thursday at 7 p m in Room 16. The course Teaching of Health offers three semester hours, weekly for 15 weeks, with partial registration support from the Athens County Tuberculosis and Health Association. Instructor A H Rhoads. Gilford Crowell notes credit may apply toward degree certificate or salary, pending approval.

Glouster Glouster High School Ohio University Extension Division Athens County Tuberculosis and Health Association A. H. Rhoads Gilford Crowell

Drunk Driver Fined and jailed in Point Pleasant

Virgil Ray Roush pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and lacking a valid license before Justice of the Peace A M Goodwin. He was fined 50 dollars plus costs and sentenced to two days in jail. A second charge carried a six month driving ban and 15 dollars plus costs. Arresting officer was City Patrolman Rancel Jividen.

Point Pleasant A. M. Goodwin

Peterson's Ointment gains fame as quick pile relief

A Buffalo druggist created an ointment for piles that gave quick cooling soothing relief. The product, Peterson's Ointment, became a nationwide favorite in thousands of homes with a 50 cent box or applicator tube option.

Buffalo Peterson

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