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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1951

Page

14

Red Cross Campaign Surges in Benton Township

Logan South Bloomingville and Benton Aeaarig residents contributed about 500 percent more than last year with Mrs. Ed Shaw as chair. The countywide drive closed Saturday, reporting $125.60 in Benton compared to $25.50 previously, with Golda Paxton C Culp Mary Smith H E Dennis and Raymond Shaw aiding. Imogene North was installed junior vice president and Gladys Tignor treasurer in VW Auxiliary ceremonies.

Logan South Bloomingville Benton Aeaarig Red Cross Ed Shaw Benton Township Shaw Golda Paxton C. ©. Culp Mary Smith H. E. Dennis Raymond Shaw VW Auxiliary Imogene North Gladys Tignor

Red Cross Blood Quota Short in April Effort

April blood collection fell short of the target as 96 people donated at the Methodist Church center with 12 deferred. Donors from various groups nationwide gave in honor of service members and relatives, supported by a team of volunteers, nurses, and doctors aiding the Red Cross Bloodmobile mission.

Rapid Inc Columbus A Methodist Church Center Ohio State Penitentiary Mocking County Logan Clay Products Co Ogees Sam Teeny John L. Columber Harry F. Poling Clarence A. Spicer Ray F. Thom Clement F. Acker Myr Bell Stanley E. Norris Don Walker Harland Geil Roy Sigler Robert Sheline Raymond E. Darnell George H. Zinn Ernest Hoplite Herbert Sheline Belford G. Burgess James J. Krannitz James Austin Richard Weidt Guard Paul ¥. Gewey Leste Owens Andy A. Dodson Joseph Joxwiak Lenville Jackson Laurelville Janes Frey Robert Turk L. F. Eveland Richard Mullins Robert Thomas Amos Kerns Jennie B. Jinks Francis E. Harmon Mary Thompson Pvt David R. Thompson Stace W. Dumm Lecca William Evans Wil Nam Moore Betty Smith William McManaway Theodore Tom John Mock Mer! Huffines Gerald Stimson Murray City Glen Echels Lilian George Ralph Rice Bery H. Tucker Larry BH Tucker Union Furnace BR. E. Genres Staff Set

One Day Grand Jury Brings Right Indictments

Hocking County one day grand jury considered 12 cases and returned eight indictments while dismissing four. Seventeen witnesses were examined and jail conditions praised. Indicted individuals will be arraigned at 9 30 a m Saturday before Judge Harley Meyer.

Logan Hocking County Grand Jury Ray Snider Logan Star Lawrence Short Murray City Forest Frazier Laurelville Howard Kilgore Elmer Coe Carbon Hill George Archer, Jr Hugh Bateman Glouster Bryan Hunt Fred Christian Haydenville Myrtle Rizger New Plymouth Glenn Max Stacey Hugh

Tax Stamp Sales Decline in Hocking County

Logan reports a continued drop in sales tax stamp purchases in Hocking County for the second straight period. Last week a total of $3543.48 was spent, down $609.57 from the $4153.05 of the prior year, and year to date expenditures reach $48,608.95, $938.69 below the same period in 1936.

Logan Hocking County

Nazarene Church votes to retain Rev Lena Brandenburg two more years

The Plains congregation of the Church of the Nazarene voted to retain pastor Rev Lena Brandenburg for two years. Brandenburg will have served the church four years in June after moving from Cardington, Ohio.

the Plains Church of the Nazarene Lena Brandenburg Brandenburg Cardington Ono

New cheaper fluoride drug promises safer water fluoridation

The American Chemical Society heard of Futral a new chemical that promises cheaper safer fluoridation of public water. It is less poisonous than current agents and can be fed through standard water treatment equipment alongside alum.

Cleveland American Chemical Society

Guests of Parents Nelsonville Visit

Mrs Laman Ganyou and her son John Celina are visiting this week with her parents, Mr and Mrs James D Knight in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Mra Lamanganyou John Celina James D. Knight

Alumni Meet of Buchtel Association Set for Wednesday

The Buchtel Alumni Association will assemble Wednesday at 7 pm in the high school gym, according to today’s announcement.

Buchibil Buchtel

American Girl in Paris Trains Cancer Seekers

Betty Newman a 24 year old New York cytologist spends a year in Paris training French scientists at Maternite Beaudelocque to use a cancer detection test learned at Columbia. She works with Professor Jacques Varangot and six assistants while immersing in French life and language.

Paris NEA Betty Newman Miss Newman New York Columbia Medical Center Columbia Jacques Varangot France Varangot Newman Missy

Mount St Mary Hospital Notes List of Dismissals and Names

Hospital notes list numerous patients and dismissals including Anise Keck Logan Route 2 Nancy Smith Buchtel E Edwards Chauncey Martin L Bureh Nelsonville Verda LaFollette Buchtel Linzie Day Nelsonville Robert Main Athens Ralph Williams Carbon Hill and many others with multiple routes and addresses in Nelsonville Logan Carbon Hill and surrounding towns.

Anise Keck Logan Nancy Smith Buchtel E. Edwards Chauncey Martin L. Bureh Nelsonville Verda LaFollette Linzie C. Day Robert E. Main Athens Ralph Williams Carbon Hill David Morris

Parkersburg Belpre Ferry Set to Begin Service

The Public Service Commission granted Parkersburg Transit Company authority to operate a ferry between Parkersburg and Belpre. The approved rate schedule lists 15 cents for adult one way, 90 cents for wet vehicles plus 15 cents per adult passenger. trucks $1 to $3.50. buses $1.50 plus 15 cents per passenger.

Charleston W. Va Public Service Commission

Trial set for parents accused of neglect in baby’s suffocation

Mr and Mrs New Lexington Newark residents free on bond face jury in Probate Court over neglect and ill treatment of nine month old Micky Lynn found suffocated in their parked car at 2 30 am. Three other children were left in the car. fire department could not revive the child.

New Lexington Newark Micky Lynn Fibre- Giaga Corp Peoples National Bank Perry County Health Advisory Council W. J. Davis New Straitsville Harold Anderson Crooksville Kyron Thomas Somerset Perry County Sportsmen's Club Rose Hill P. Robinson

Public Meeting Slated On City's School Needs

City Board of Education will hold a public meeting at Wie High School Auditorium on April 23 at 8 p.m. Citizens may discuss local school building needs and consolidation options. A survey findings report shows 70 percent favor a centralized grade building with varied site preferences. A junior senior high age driving course and 26 hurdles purchase were approved. Rehabilitation, pool repairs, and lunch fund details were outlined with February receipts and 3143 lunches served.

Ng Gear Ae City Board of Education Wie Supt. L. C. Gray Ohio University

WSCS Meeting Enjoys Sewing and Fellowship Notes

The WSCS met with Mrs. Joseph Connolly drawing twelve members and eight visitors for a pot luck dinner and sewing carpet tags. A birthday handkerchief shower honored Rev John Venizia and Mrs Grace Louden with a May 2 meeting planned at Mrs Oscar Babcock’s.

WSCS Joseph Connolly Ada Bissell John Venizia Grace Louden Oscar Babcock Glen Stout Floyd Stout Walter Reed Hospital Washington, D.C Nellie Seckman East Liverpool A. E. Fellows Methodist Church Christian Church Ben Louden New York City Clara Friend Mt. Alto W. Va

Black Star of Queensland Largest Sapphire Reaches 733 Carats

The Black Star of Queensland, once 1156 carats, is documented as now finished at 733 carats preserving its status as the world’s largest star sapphire.

Queensland

Martins Welcome Delegation With Fur Coats And Pads

Nelsonville postmaster J. B. Preston notes arrival of several Martin family representatives dressed in fur coats and carrying electric heating pads. Spring housecleaning underway in many Martin boxes as trespassing sparrows are forcibly evicted.

Nelsonville J. B. Preston Martin

Frank Evans Dies Aged 65 in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Frank Evans 65 died Monday after a lengthy illness. Survived by daughter Mrs Anna May of Nelsonsore Route 2 son James Evans of Marion a step-daughter Mrs Fred Tollowell two stepsons Leslie and Irvin Breeziey all of Cincinnati and brother James Evans of Grove City. Funeral services announced for Wednesday at Warren funeral home with burial in Buchtel Cemetery.

Nelsonville Frank Evans Anna May Evans Methodist Church May James Evans Marion Fred Tollowell Leslie Irvin Breeziey Cincinnati Grove

Recreation Meeting Sel

Nelsonville recreation commission called a meeting for Friday at 8 p m in City Hall. Ward Phillips announced the board includes Mrs Bessie Ball Dr E L Murphy and Gilbert Smith with Glen Thomas vacancy. Expected appointment by Mair Earl Hilleary this week. Applicants for summer recreation program positions urged to file immediately.

Nelsonville City Recreation Commission City Hall Ward Phillips Bessie Ball E. L. Murphy City Board of Education Gilbert Smith Glen Thomas Mair Earl Hilleary Phillips Commission

Gardening Talk Is Set

LOGAN Farmers and the public may attend a Friday meeting at 8 p.m. in the courthouse auditorium to hear extension horticulturists W. E B Keirns and Vernon Patterson discuss fruit and small berry growing, varieties, and plant disease control as announced by county agent Harold C. Ruggles.

Logan W. E B. Keirns Vernon Patterson Harold C. Ruggles

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