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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1954

Page

3

Glouster Folks Have Weekend Visits And Travel

Glouster residents and visitors share weekend trips and returns. Mrs. Jack Dillon returns to New Castle Pennsylvania after two weeks with her mother Mrs W A Craft, accompanied by her son and daughter in law the Roberts of Athens. Others travel to Highlands North Carolina and Columbus for family visits and events. Leroy Williams returns home on Marine leave from Parris Island with plans toward Japan, while Robert Chute visits from Houston and will join Ohio State University for chemical engineering studies.

Jack Dillon New Castle W. A. Craft Flossie Bernard Raymond Robinson William Withem Zanesville Alex Vaido John Toledo Lynda Mae Andrew Gyurko Joseph King Sandra Joe Alex Parris Island Japan Robert Chute Houston Texas E. M. Lay Eric Bridater Mre Ellan Marcellite Rebekah Lodge Glouster Gerald Robinson Beulah Robins Air Force Fort Hayes Columbus New York Clyde Canter Harry Riggie Pamela Terry Athens Gerald Schoonover Dayton

Peak US immigration period 1905 to 1914

Immigration to the United States surged to a peak between 1905 and 1914, marking a high point in early 20th century arrival numbers and shaping demographic shifts across major ports and urban centers.

United States

Mayor Clarifies Leaf Burning Rules In Glouster

Mayor Thomas Williams Sr explains permit rules for burning leaves on paved streets. Leaves may be burned on brick pavements but not on black top surfaces. An ordinance bans burning leaves and trash, yet permits exist for brick streets with a permit, unless burning on the owner's property within an incinerator or barrel.

Shower honors Mr and Mrs Hornbeck at Barnhouse home

A shower was given at the home of Mr and Mrs Hunter Barnhouse for Mr and Mrs Charles Hornbeck Jr who were recently married. Many relatives and friends from Parkersburg attended including the Weaver and Washburn families along with the Barnhouse family and others.

Georgianna Harry E. Byers Bernard Byers Anne Patty Janet Junior June Harry Gien Welch Parkersburg Howard Bond Charles Judy Bill Clarice Garner Jimmy Bond Ronnie Richard Nutter Jimmy Billy Barbara Dicky Donald Sarah Johnny Nancy Walter Barnhouse Margaret Washburn

Baby sitter home fatal electrocution of toddler

Ten month old Terry Wayne Rinehart was electrocuted while playing with a partially exposed electric plug in the babysitter's house. The tragedy occurred in Columbus as rescue efforts continued and authorities investigated the incident.

Columbus Terry Wayne Rinehart

Daughter Resumes Studies at Emmanuel College

Mr and Mrs Woodrow Ferrer returned from a three day trip to Berrien Springs Michigan with their daughter Woodena to resume studies at Emmanuel College They also visited their other daughter Donna Jo a student there who has been employed at the college since August They were joined by two students Steve Kantner of Athens and Ada Null of Albany Other area Emmanuel College students include James Carr Stockport and Gordon and Myles Thomas Bartlett

Chauncey Woodrow Ferrer Berrien Springs Mich Woodena Emannuel College Donna Jo

Escapee Captured Near Buchanan Georgia

A convict from the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary was captured near Buchanan Georgia on Sunday night. Charlies F. Stegall surrendered in an abandoned house and was taken to Harrison County Jail. A second escapee, George Ellis, was believed at large nearby, prompting further searches by a sheriff’s posse and tracking dogs.

Stegall Here George Ellis

Low Price Recorded for Hogs at Cleveland Stockyards

Hogs weighing 190 to 230 pounds sold today at the Cleveland Stockyards for 19.75 dollars per hundredweight, the lowest price since February 4, 1953. The report notes active trading and a soft market for pork bellies and fat hogs.

Cleveland

Residents and visitors gather at multiple homes in Poplar Ridge area

Local social notes list numerous weekend guests visiting families in Proctorville Pomeroy Grove City Bidwell Addison Corey Storys Run and Coal Valley. Names include Jones Halfhill Coughenour Taylor Rom ney Moles Durst Nye Elkins Swartz Swisher and others.

Jackie Columbus Arthur Coughenour Carl Taylor Mr. Taylor Burnel Romney Camels Creek Filmer Moles Jerry Ryger Cyrus Durst Grove City Alva Viare Pay Clark Pomeroy Stacy Baird Grace Norah Cheney Ora Halfhill Stanley Spires Millard Swartz Addison Norman Nye Corey Nettie Swisher Tony Elkins Ben Stepp Vinton Paul Martin Henry Hood Ag Bay Morehouse Bidwell John Allen Hunter m W. Va Fort Taylor Larry Sheets Fred Taylor Storys Run John Swisher, Jr Coal Valley Thelma Taylor

Osborn Emeritus Professor of Zoology Dies at 98

Dr. Herbert Osborn emeritus professor of zoology and entomology at Ohio State University died Monday at age 98. He contributed to studies in entomology and served in academic leadership postings during his lengthy career.

Columbus Herbert Osborn Ohio State University

Chauncey Personalities Attend Cleveland Wedding

Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs C H Courtney Anna Marie Billy and Cathy returned from Cleveland and Hiram after attending the wedding of Boris Pukay and Marilyn Lee in Cleveland Heights. Mrs Courtney sang and Cathy was flower girl at Church of Our Saviour.

Chauncey H. Courtney Anna Marie Billy Cathy Cleveland Hiram Grant Hospital Ohlo State University George House Buchtel Pukay John Pukay Yorkville Ohio University

Visitors and family guests fill Athens area pages

Weekend visitors to Athens included Mr. and Mrs. William Schoonover and family, Mrs. Ott Branham and children, and Mr. and Mrs. Everett Branhams. They joined local residents for family events and funeral services as listed in the Athens Messenger columns.

William N. Schoonover Wiliam Schoonover Billy Mr. Schoonover James Schoonover Wolf Jeanetta Girad Schoonover Iaoda Oliver Cla Ott Branham Johnny Janey Branham Everett B Dayton Branhams AP Hany

Bible Quiz Opens Fall Youth Program at Glouster

The Glouster Young People’s Church of Christ opens its fall youth program with Bible quiz events. Two teams compete while newcomers are assigned. Slides depict events in the life of Christ and weekly readings are set for Sunday meetings at 6:3 pm.

Glouster Glouster Young People's Church of Christ Christ

1000 Party Members Positively Identified

The House Un American Activities Committee says it has positively identified 4151 members or former members of the Communist party since 1948, with 2381 in the last two years. It adds that none of those named were identified erroneously.

Washington House Un-American Activities Committee Communist Party

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