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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1955

Page

13

Decimal ballot error forces council delay on fire truck bonds

A misprint placed a decimal in the property tax figure for a 20 000 bond to finance a city fire truck. The issue was delayed after the county auditor was asked to certify the estimated property size and bond maturity, with legal challenges and committee actions outlined. Council member Wilhelmine Deissle resigned for health reasons and Kay Doering was named to replace her.

Logan Chambers County’ Hall Lot Richard Gerken Walter Robert Jurgensmier Lewis Price Lowing Isue Fas Sablep Squire Dempsey Gerken Squire, Sanders and Dempsey Ruth Easterling Pleas Court Cleveland Wilhelmine Deissle Larke Mise Deissle Kay Doering J. Ward Doering Roy Keleh Market St. Keleh Joseph Phillips Post Ofice Speen

Logan Club Hosts Athens Kiwanians Guests

Logan Club hosts Athens Kiwanians in a program about air power and nation defense. Capt Mansfield discusses Korea combat service and U S air strength with Ohio University ROTC and Athens club members in attendance.

Logan Club Athens Kiwanians Logan Athens Eur Air Force Athens Club Mansfield U. S Indo-China Ohio University Cape Korea Andresue Tere Wil der Woodrow Boles Ar Bechtel Dievison Cart Fry Onis Distriets Brut Cotton Luke ” Downard Clarence Tele Dim Wolke Robert Bryan Iime Eagan Stonumen

Hearing Set On Interfering With Union

The National Labor Relations Board will hold a hearing April 26 in the Hocking County Courthouse Logan on a complaint by the AFL United Brick and Clay Workers Union. It charges Logan company General Hocking Brick Co. interfered with union activities since July 1 and refused to bargain. Foremen Rexford D Teller Fred R Courtney Wayne R Todd and Supt Harold reprisal against employees for union activity and a plant strike begun September 21. Several employees sought reinstatement but were denied.

National Labor Relations Board Generalds Bay Sary L Lbeldary General Hocking Brick Co AFL United Brick and Clay Workers Union Hocking County Logan Logan Company Rexford D

Friday Deadline for Real Estate Tax Payments

Logan-Hocking County property owners are reminded that Friday at 4 is the deadline for payment of real estate taxes with a 10 percent penalty for late half or full payments. Moorhead opened tax books on Feb 21 offering half or full payment options for 1954 assessments. total receipts noted at 341,524.12 with 629,859.05 raised for the tax year. Collections for late 1954 taxes will occur in June and July per Moorhead's schedule.

Logan Hocming Moorhead Pupramantraet Harry Smith

Sheriff Probes Slegal Entry in Hocking Valley Hospital Case

Patrols traced an intruder on Route 2 entering a building at Hocking Valley Hospital area. No items were reported stolen after a thorough search. deputies transported a suspect for questioning but found nothing conclusive. Local residents James Conley and family were noted in the vicinity.

Larane Charles E- More Tiaydenvie Metaer Salih’ Thess Logan Toure Lowell Mas Hayden

Union Men Stage Strike For Contract At Haydenville

Union workers from Locals 876 and 830 of the United Brick and Clay Workers Union AFL walked out Monday in Haydenville and The Diamond I plant after a March 28 strike vote. About 260 Hardenville unit workers and 75 at The Diamond I plant seek a new contract with health insurance, holidays, a wage increase, and plant equity. Company manager C S Matheny said no official notice or bargaining has occurred since February 28.

Haydenville United Brick and Clay Workers Union AFL Hardenville Diamond I C. S. Maxtheny Hayden Ville

Displaced pheasant returned to wilds after enclosure

A vividly feathered cock pheasant wandered into a garage at 578 Walnut St and was trapped near an open door. Ben Gestin notified Hocking County game protector Marvin Nungester, who kept the bird overnight and released it near the Hocking River after advising disposal.

Logan Avspiacea Redhouse Ben. Gestin Walnut St Gestin Marvin Nungester Hocking County

Pantomimes and WSCS Activities Highlight Logan Notes

Logan Social Notes report MYF groups presenting pantomimes The Third and Ninth grades performed The Three Eighths and The Last Coin The Ten Talents by Nancy Robb Choir practice led by Mrs Richard Farmer with Miss Judy Arnold Attendees included Sally Adair Ruth Adcock Judy Conrad and many more An offering for Congo and WSCS rummage sale announced May 7 at the church 50 percent a nominating committee named for service Also a birthday surprise for Jothle Giemenan at his home.

MYF Methodist Youth Fellowship John Dammon Bart Davidson Vern Robinette Everett McWilliams Nancy Robb Richard Farmer Judy “Arnold Sally Adair Ruth Adcock Judy Conrad Betty Conrad Patricia Conrad Ronnie Summing Bonnie Gabriel Larry Gabriel Eddie Hagan Bill Ham Athens Messenger Congo Son Stammon Con Rag Ened Sy Ager Jeffrey Hiles Rethalmer WSCS Mra Stanford Merculy Howdyahel Jim Lanning Bilie Rand Son New Lexington Unne Patty Poling Mig Rame Church Mfrs Ray Steward Lloyd Yorum Pac Tea Poms NG el Tre Horton Alles Am Met Ford Youn End Schultz Eddie Smith Larry Wagoner Roberta Wells Marilyn Tee Bertha Nimon Dick Wione William Georgiana White Star Stnister's Bertha Wright Alla Etta Allen Kissie Jaeger Columbus Grand- Hemlock J. A. Riggs Harry Bernard Othe Dogele Dick Butts Esther Circle Dughter Rigzy Andrew Merzah Neat John Lee Eitcle Winona Cave Paul Stimson Corning Mrr Forest Hise HB. Arnold Strand James Lave Jacob Lahm Hugh Nie Jothle Giemenan Giemenan

Eist Rites Thursday for Local Resident Katnetins Elst

Logan resident Mie Katnetins Elst dies aged unknown. Born on the family farm on Route 664, services set at a funeral home on Thursday. Remains will be interred nearby in a community burial.

Rte Funeral Home Elst Ans Logan

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