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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1962

Page

8

Logan Girls State Delegates Named From Logan High

Logan High School selects delegates and alternates for Buckeye Girls State 1962. Delegates are Vickie Orndoff Sally Frey Susan Baker Margaret McGaw Donna Cox. Alternates include Mary Jane Wolfe Patty Mason Susanne Schultz Jean Geiger and Fern Griffin. Conference at Capital University June 16 24. Sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary Kiwanis Rotary Business and Professional Women and Homemakers clubs.

LOGAN Logan High School Buckeye Girls’ State Harley Ellinger Clarence Thompson Logan Unit No. 78 America v. Legion Auxiliary Vickie Sue Orndoff Robert Orndoff Sally Ann Frey James Frey Susan Baker Roy Baker Margaret Diane McGaw Albert McGaw Donna June Cox Clarence Cox Rockbridge Capital University Mary Jane Wolfe Patty Mason Susanne Schultz Jean Geiger Gore Route Fern Griffin American Legion Auxiliary Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs Business and Professional Women’s Club Homemakers Club

Former Point Man Injured At Work In Plant Accident

Axtell Dudding, 49, of St. Albans, employed at Goodrich Gulf Chemical in Institute, was burned in a Friday night accident at 11 p.m. in the extrude dryer. He suffered facial and extensive hand burns and is hospitalized at Thomas Memorial in South Charleston. He is married to Frances Machir and has relatives in Mason County.

Point Pleasant Axtell Dudding St. Albans Goodrich-Gulf Chemical Institute Dudding Thomas Memorial Hospital South Charleston Mason County G. S. Dudding Madison Ave Bryan Dudding Lincoln Ave Maxine Clendenin Frances Machir

Dog Warden Bitten By Dog. Ten Victims This Year

Logan James E. Leonard Hocking County dog warden was bitten on the proboscis while coaxing a small dog from under a car on N Walnut St He had been summoned by a woman living on the street The bite prompted medical treatment and a tetanus shot The dog was impounded for a 14 day observation period

Logan James E. Leonard Hocking County N. Walnut St. Leonard Leonard

Hocking Valley Hospital Admits and Discharges Noted

At Hocking Valley Hospital Walter Carr of McArthur was admitted for medical care. Mrs. James E. Myers and her son Logan were dismissed. Dale Holdren of Logan Route 4 was also discharged. In Point Pleasant the April meeting of the Women’s Society of Christian Service is set for Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. in church social rooms with Mrs. Eunice B. Beller presiding. The Canary Islands derive their name from canis the Latin for dog as early explorers noted a ferocious breed there.

Point Pleasant Women’s Society of Christian Service Eunice B. Beller Canary Islands

Point Pleasant Debaters Reach Semi Finals in State Contest

Point Pleasant High School juniors Steve Bragg and Randal Jarrell advanced to the semi finals at the State Scholastic Debate Contest at West Virginia University. They beat Huntington Vinson High School and teams from Clarksburg and Beckley, then lost to Fairmont High School. Elkins won the contest.

Point Pleasant Point Pleasant High School Steve Bragg Randal Jarrell West Virginia University Fairmont High School Huntington Vinson High School Clarksburg Beckley Elkins

Mrs Tackett Hosts Party in Rutland Gathering

Mrs Pricey Tackett entertained with games and contests and prizes. Refreshments included jello salad decorated cupcakes and coffee. Attendees listed include Mrs June Harmon Mrs Betty Walton Mrs Goldie Geiser Mrs Martha Ward Mrs Mae Crouser Debbie Turner Mrs Fay Sauer Joy and Mary Ruth Margie Burford Linda Furst Reva Snowden Jean Parker Julia Grate Pearl Little Jonnie Tackett the demonstrator Mrs Hoffman and the hostess.

June Harmon Betty Walton Vinton Goldie Geiser Ewington Martha Ward Bidwell Mae Crouser Debbie Turner Langsville Fay Sauer Joy Mary Ruth Middleport Margie Burford Linda Furst Reva Snowden Jean Parker Julia Grate Pearl Little Jonnie Tackett Rutland Hoffman Tackett

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes and Upcoming Society Meeting

Pleasant Valley reports births for Vernon Jiiden and Millard Collier families and discharges including Dugan Fisher McKelvey Haner Gammon Roush. At St Pauls Methodist Church Point Pleasant attorney William H Bardin to speak at Women’s Society of Christian Service April meeting, Tuesday evening at the church.

Owen Stephens Alto Jerry Haner Gallipolis James Shato Bidwell William Kelly Hartford Evelyn Gammon Point Pleasant Frank Roush William H. Bardin Women’s Society of Christian Service St. Paul’s Methodist Church

Holy Week Rites Set at Trinity Methodist Church

Reverend Curtis Saville announces Holy Week services April 15 through 20 at 7 30 p m in the chapel with speakers including Reverend Randall Prince April 15 Reverend Richard Wright April 16 Reverend Kenneth W Chandler April 17 and Reverend Saville April 18 A Union service is set for April 20 from 12 to 3 p m An Easter cantata and evening service follow on Easter at 7 30 p m

Curtis Saville Trinity Methodist Church Randall Prince St. Paul Methodist Church Richard Wright Mason Kenneth W. Chandler Main Street Baptist Church Saville Mounday

Rutland PTA Plans Rummage and Bake Sale

The Rutland PTA sponsors a two day sale at the Rutland American Legion Hall from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Proceeds support the Rutland schools audio visual project. Donations may be brought to the hall Friday morning or arranged with chairwoman Mrs. Joan May.

Rutland Rutland Pta Rutland American Legion Hall Joan May

April Meeting Planned by Logan Eleven Club

Logan Eleven members of the Jolly Double-Five Club met at Mrs. Ray Wilson home. Special guest Mrs. Minnie Mc Cain of Amanda attended. President Mrs. Nelson Wilson opened the meeting. Games and contests followed with prizes to Mrs. Sam Wildermuth, Mrs. Jack Leffler, and Mrs. Mc Cain. Hostess gift given. Mrs. Hilda Wallace. Penny prize won by Mrs. Betty Hart. Refreshments followed. Mrs. Hart to host April 12.

Jolly Double-Five Club Nelson Wilson Sam Wildermuth Jack Leffler McCain Hilda Wallace Betty Hart Hart

OES Initiation At Meeting In Point Pleasant

Chapter No. 75 Order of Eastern Star will meet Monday at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple Mrs Dora Toney worthy matron will preside An initiation ceremony will be held during the meeting Refreshments will follow in the new dining room of the Masonic building

Point Pleasant Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Dora Toney Masonic

Glenwood Man Dies After Long Illness

Earl R. Nibert of Glenwood died Sunday at Point Clinic after a long illness. The 67 year old retired International Nickel Co. plant worker and Quarter Century Club member was born in Ashton. Surviving are a son Homer Nibert, a daughter Imogene Arrowood, three brothers Howard R P and Harry Nibert, two sisters Edith Hannan and Amy Devine, and three grandchildren. L G Mohr Funeral Home will announce arrangements.

Point Pleasant Earl R. Nibert Glenwood Point Clinic International Nickel Co Quarter Century Club Ashton Thomas and Alice Deal Nibert Homer Nibert Lesage Imogene Arrowood Howard R. P Harry Nibert Apple Grove Edith Hannan Huntington Amy Devine Chattanooga Tenn L. G. Mohr Funeral Home

Twig Christmas Dance Planned by Logan Auxiliary

The Logan Auxiliary to Hocking Valley Hospital held its monthly meeting with Earl O’Brian and Mrs. Robert Sayers as hosts. It was announced the St Patrick’s Dance raised 240 dollars for hospital projects and plans were made for a September card party and a Christmas dance. Mrs James F McBroom will host the next twig gathering.

Logan Twig Hocking Valley Hospital Earl O’brian Robert Sayers Joe Campbell St. Patrick's James F. McBroom

Probation Granted in Probation and Divorce Actions

Bert Stover received a one year probation on a non support charge after a conviction in A M Goodwins Justice Court and faced six months in jail or back child support. Charles William Marple was granted a divorce from Fila Marple. they wed January 2 1951 and have two children. Case Equipment Co Huntington received $1290.86 judgment against C F Wallace. Mason County Motors won $762.28 judgment against Orville Sturgeon.

Point Pleasant Bert Stover Stover A. M. Goodwin Justice of Peace Court Charles William Marple Fila Faye Marple Case Equipment Co Huntington C. F. Wallace Mason County Motors Orville Sturgeon

Mrs Jackson to Compete for Sterling Silver Bowl

Mrs James Jackson of West Wilkesville a noted floral designer and judge has secured the Ohio nomination for the Jackson and Perkins Sterling Silver Bowl Tournament. The annual event invites top flower arrangers from across the United States to compete for the $5000 Sterling Silver Challenge Bowl.

James Jackson West Wilkesville Ohio United States Jackson

Four Motorists Fined By Mayor

Logan police fined four motorists and arraigned two in Mayor's Court over the weekend. Arthur I. Jones and Donald L. Trickle faced $10 and costs for reckless operation and intoxication respectively. Roger R. Snider and Robert B. Stoneburner were fined for failure to yield and intoxication after minor incidents. Larry Lee Parker forfeited $20 bond for expired tags. Larry Wagoner and Eugene Mohler face later court appearances for reckless operation and speeding.

Roger R. Snider Logan Route 1 N. Walnut St Robert B. Stoneburner Larry Lee Parker Akron E Front St Larry Wayne Wagoner Logan Eugene E. Mohler Main St Mayor's Court

Hocking Red Cross Offices To Be Moved

Logan Ohio the Hocking County Red Cross offices will relocate from 25 percent Market Street to 43 North Walnut Street to allow a ground floor site for larger first aid mother and baby care and home nursing classes Directors approved the move and Edward Menders the new Red Cross field representative attended the meeting A social hour followed with numerous local residents attendees listed by name.

Wayne Whitcraft Arthur Prey

Starlight Club Plans Election Meeting Held in April

Logan notes show Starlight Club members entertained by Wiley Thurness with Mrs Ed gar Hillyer as hostess. Esther Murphy led entertainment. H Shriner and Ernest Price in charge of duties. President Mrs Harry Willige led a brief business session. April plans include officer elections and revealing mystery sisters. Ewald Schmitter and Charles Lehman named as co hostesses.

Starlight Club Wiley Thurness Edgar Hillyer Esther Murphy H. H. Shriner Ernest Price Harry Willige Ewald Schmitter Charles Lehman

Miss Judy Dudding Undergoes Surgery

Miss Judy Dudding, a student nurse from Lincoln Ave, undergoing oral surgery in Huntington Saturday. She recuperates at her parents home, accompanied by her mother and aunt.

Judy Dudding Lincoln Ave Holzer Hospital Columbus Huntington Bryan Dudding Robert Lee Mason

West Virginia Centennial chairman to speak at DAR luncheon

Carl Sullivan state chairman of the West Virginia Centennial will address the Colonel Charles Lewis Chapter DAR at their annual luncheon Saturday at 1 pm in Trinity Methodist Church dining room. Co chairs for arrangements are Mrs Edward Biddle and Mrs Milton Miller. Reservations handled by Mrs George Sprenger and Mrs Clara Goodwin. call 2 or 469-J.

Point Pleasant Carl Sullivan West Virginia Charles Lewis Trinity Methodist Church Edward Biddle Milton Miller George Sprenger Clara Goodwin

Sheriff and State Police Arrest Six Over Weekend

Six people were jailed on drunkenness charges over the weekend. State Police arrests included Clifford Cornell 50 Ashton Fredrick Jeffers 45 Mason and Lydie B Allen Apple Grove. Sheriff department arrests included Russell Deal 26 Apple Grove Buck Finley 38 Chesapeake Ohio and Robert Finley 26 Apple Grove.

Clifford Cornell Ashton Fredrick Jeffers Mason Lydie B. Allen Apple Grove Sheriff's Department Russell Deal Buck Finley Chesapeake Ohio Robert Finley

Point Clinic Names Residents for Local Services

Earl R. Nibert of Glenwood Mrs. Ruby Doss of South Side and Emerson Mayes of Ashton are listed in a local point clinic roster for community health services.

Ruby Doss South Side

Last Rites Tuesday For J. E. Jones

James Edward Jones 33 of Point Pleasant will receive last rites Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home with Pastor W. Herman Neill officiating. He died by suicide while serving a state prison term. Surviving parents, wife Johnetta Bates Jones, two sons, one daughter, three brothers and three sisters reside in Missouri Georgia and Arizona. Burial follows at Kirkland Memorial Cemetery.

Point Pleasant James Edward Jones Stevens Funeral Home W. Herman Neill Church of Christ of Claude Alma Jones East Prarie Johnetta Bates Jones James Dale Jones Charles Edward Jones Rhonda June Jones Charles Jones Homing Falls W. Va Floyd C. Jones Jacksonville Ariz Gene Jones Jefferson City Chris Brady Savannah Alma Burchett Hazel Davis East Prarie, Mo Kirkland Memorial Cemetery

Fire damages Homer Schein residence on Maple Street

Logan fire crews responded to a fire at the Homer Schein home on Maple Street at 4 30 p m Saturday. A gas heating unit overheated and burned through the floor a rug wall desk and chair causing about 400 in total damage. Chief Courter notes 250 to the home and 150 to contents. insurance fully covers. Three regular and 11 volunteer firefighters fought the blaze.

Logan Logan Fire Department Homer Schein Maple St Schein Robert Courter

Bear Run Farm Bureau Sees Safety Film Meeting

The March Bear Run Farm Bureau Council met at the Ellingers home with hosts LOGAN Mr and Mrs Paul Ellinger. Members watched a color film Safety on the Farm and discussed the Farm Bureau Federation safe driver contest. Social hour followed with refreshments. Also noted: Earl Later and Sharon Huffines of Rockbridge welcomed a son born at Lancaster Fairfield Hospital.

Logan Earl Later Sharon Huffines Rockbridge Lancaster-Fairfield Hospital Delmer Merle Huffines Dewey Ringhiser Roy Huffines Charles D Lancaster

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the Messenger Athens Walter Carr, McArthur James E. Myers Steve Morris Bragg Randal Melvin Jarrell Jefferson Ave Donald Head C. L. Head Park Drive Mrs. Pricey Tack Ett Pleasant Valley Hospital Vernon Jiiden Eleanor Millard Collier New Haven John Miller Gallipolis Ferry Connie Lewis Diana Cottrill John Glass John Fultz Garald Arnold Harry Surface Robert Dugan Sandra Fisher Joseph McKelvey Gallipo Dallas Tex Florence Reed McLaughlin Dillon PTA Ray Wilson Minnie McCain Amanda Muhlenberg College Brian Jones Steve Anderson Ocean City N.J Allentown Bethlehem Catasqua Emmaus Harrisburg D. Howie Chevrolet O. Howie Hustles W. Union St Athens, Ohio Howie Guy Mrs. Jackson Wellston Rose Society Triconta Forum Club Southeastern Vinton Township Atlantic City N. J Ake Crooksville Hocking Red Cross George Shaw Paul Collison Roger Humphrey Cleon Tucker Carl Engle Guy Drenning Richard Goodwillie Pearl Leonard Harry Meldrim A. F. Evans Velva Brashares J. Ward Doering Bruce Fickle Harold Bryan Richard Mowery Edmund Lange C. S. Matheny Frank Mantor Wayne Timberlake Alex Mowery Edward Menders Walter Mathias The Sion DAR Emerson Mayes, Ashton J. E. Jones Jones Motdsville
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