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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1963

Page

4

Five Vehicle Crash Injures Four Near Logan

A five car collision on Route 33 north of Logan at 5 20 p m injured four of thirteen people. Noel Dyer 70 drove left of center causing the crash involving Thomas West 19 Karen Bowlby 18 and others with Dyer later cited for driving left of center. West and Bowlby were treated and released while Dyer remained in hospital to be cited.

Logan Woodson Noel Dyer Third St Woodsons Market Thomas E. West West St Thomas J. Sutton Lancaster Robert E. Nihiser Gallagher Ave Robert O. Calentine Amesville Ethel Dyer Hocking Valley Hospital West Karen Bowlby Arthur Bennett Nelsonville Calentine Miss Bowlby Dyer Hocking County Court

Two Drivers Cited in Logan for Traffic Violations

Logan City police cited Paul L. Phillips 24 Colum bus for improper backing at 6 30 p m Sunday on S Mulberry St. He will appear in Mayor s Court at 8 p m Thursday. Also cited John A. Arnett 61 Rockbridge Route 1 for running a red light at Mulberry and Second Sts at 5 p m Monday. He will appear in Mayor s Court at 8 p m Tuesday.

Logan Paul L. Phillips Columbus S. Mulberry St John A. Arnett Rockbridge Mulberry Second Sts

Garden Club Seeks Funds Via Courthouse Grounds Auction

Four Seasons Garden Club members held a plant auction in the Ohio Power Co. auditorium to raise money for landscaping the county government building site. Mrs. Dalton demonstrated a Japanese table arrangement. Color flower show films were shown by three members. Members displayed container crafts from found items. Hosts were Mrs. Penrod and Mrs. Holdsworth. Next meeting is May 8 at the same hall. The group plans to attend a Lancaster meeting in May.

Logan Four Seasons Garden Club Ohio Power Co Charles Dalton John A. Litz Harold Klinger Lawrence Ellinger C. C. Penrod John Holdsworth Lancaster

Logan Calendar Planning Meeting at LHS and Community Groups

A week night schedule lists activities at Logan High School and community groups. Planning meeting for a post prom party is set for 7 30 p m in room 102 with potluck dessert and coffee committee names. Various clubs meet 7 30 p m or 7 p m at school and local venues with guest speakers, refreshments, and officer elections.

LHS Logan High School Union Furnace Home Don Young Dallas Worthman Harry Bray Enterprise Pto James Gastin James A. Green Lake Logan Rd Pythian Sisters Presbyterian Church Brandt Mecca Roger Humphrey Winifred Engle Warren Palsley Arlie Brimner Webb's Chapel Methodist Church Sugar Grove Parsonage Donald Myers

Commissioners Accept Bids On Equipment For County Roads

Logan Hocking County commissioners opened bids for a frontend loader for the highway department. Cantwell Machinery Co. Columbus won at 6389 after a 900 trade in. other bids ranged up to 15 061 for a Pettibone Speedwell tractor. They also announced bids for 75 000 gallons of asphalt for dust control with 15 percent certified checks due by May 2.

Logan — Hocking County Cantwell Machinery Co Columbus Corry Co Galion Risk Equipment Co Logan Oliver Enterprise

Perry County Court Notes Highlights

Betty Hartley wins a divorce from Arthur Hartley for cruelty and neglect with custody of five children, household goods, and a car awarded to Betty. Defendant receives a pickup and a Muskingum County tract. Auctioneer George K. Arnold appointed for one year. Mott Thomas's will leaves all to Cordelia. Elmer Neff estate lists 2500 dollars in personal property and 800 dollars in real estate. Realty transfers include Swingle to Ruff 3.59 acres, Rose to Riggs Lot 210 Crooksville, Ora Wilson estate to Robert Hutchinson Lots 3 and 4 Crooksville addition.

Betty Hartley Arthur Hartley Muskingum George K. Arnold Somerset Mott Thomas Jackson Two Cordelia Elmer Neff Crooksville Robert Swingle H. J. Ruff Harrison Two Jessie Rose Wavelene Riggs Terrace Ora Wilson Robert Hutchinson Rodgers McDonald New Lexington

Local News From Letart Falls And Logan Districts

Weekend visitors in Letart Falls include the Hill and Foster families with regional connections to Racine Morrisvale Rand Clarksburg and Columbus. An Easter candlelight service was held and several birthdays observed at the East Letart WSCS. Elaine Smith of Glouster seeks divorce from William G. Smith of New Straitsville with temporary alimony and name restoration. Ezra Miller II of Newark fined $15 for speeding. Donald Joe Wallace of Nelsonville sentenced to an indeterminate term for failure to provide for minor children.

St. Clair Hill Morrisvale W. Va St. Clair Miller Hill Jerry Hill Howard Johnson Clarksburg Charlie Elliott Rand James Hill Columbus East Letart WSCS Mildred Donohue Hazel Fox Etta Shields Mary Roush Focie Hayman Elsie Gibbs Marlene Fisher Doris Adams Margie Grimm Mabel Shields Marie Norris Logan Elaine Smith Glouster William G. Smith New Straitsville Donald Joe Wallace Nelsonville Ohio Penitentiary Hocking County Common Pleas Harley Meyer

Bidwell WSCS Elects Officers at Monthly Meeting

The Bidwell Methodist WSCS met at Mrs. William Fraley’s home. The session opened with a song and prayer led by Mrs. Randy Blackburn. Officers elected were President Mrs. David Wickline

The Bidwell Methodist Wscs William Fraley Randy Blackburn Ralph Thompson Jackson Mildred Linard Esther Hall Cincinnati David Wickline Wilson Glassburn Ray Roberts Anthony Murray Herbert Black James Lewis Roxie Showmaker Webster Dewitt Rocky Thompson Timmy Tyler

Grange Men Model Hats At Meeting

Grange members wore decorative hats at the Hocking Grange April meeting in the hall. The Easter themed program featured prayers poems and readings by Faith Krinn Mary Lee Kalklosch Doris Shull and Sharon Klinger. A Japan Women’s Welfare Service message was read. Marion Beery and Charles Geil reported cancer drive progress and a donation to the American Cancer Society was voted. Planning committee members were Mrs. Russell Beery Mrs. J. B. Wagoner Mrs. Harley Griffin and Mrs. Arthur Edwards. Next meeting is May 3.

Logan Hocking Grange Faith Krinn Mary Lee Kalklosch Doris Shull Sharon Klinger Women’s Welfare Service of Japan Marion Beery Charles Geil American Cancer Society Russell Beery J. B. Wagoner Harley Griffin Arthur Edwards

Three Cars Damaged In Accidents

Hocking County deputies investigated three incidents Sunday along Route 93 and near Logan. David Derr, 30, was cited for excessive speed after his car left the road and rolled over at 2:50 a.m. Barbara Vickroy, 19, struck a hole and gravel then a tree at 3 p.m., near the Clay Pit of Logan Pottery. Theodore Bennett, 19, Lancaster, reported minor damage when a deer struck his car at 7:55 p.m. The deer was killed.

Logan Hocking County Sheriff's Deputies Maysvill David L. Derr Derr Hocking County Court Logan Pottery Barbara S. Vickroy Mt. Pleasant Theodore E. Bennett Lancaster

Hocking Valley Hospital Births Dismissals Report

Report lists births at Hocking Valley Hospital for Dex ter Logan Route 4. Collins McArthur. Disbonnett Laurelville Route 2. Williams New Straits ville. Dismissals include Graham Logan Sockle Mc Arthur McQuade and daughter New Straits ville. Walter Logan Route 1. Thomas Bailey Dayton, 19, treated and released for elbow abrasions from Sunday automobile accident. Jeffrey Todd Wildermuth son of Lee and Mrs. Wildermuth Logan treated and released.

Harold Collins McArthur Rolland Disbonnett Laurelville Janet Williams New Straitsville Geraldine Graham Logan Otto Sockle Pete McQuade Larry D. Walter Thomas Bailey Dayton Jeffrey Todd Wildermuth Lee Wildermuth

52 Club Holds Meet at Mrs Braglin’s Church Street Home

Mrs James Braglin hosted the 52 Club at her Church Street residence. Prize winners were Mrs Robert Heine and Mrs Robert Tschudy. Attendees included Mrs James Hixenbaugh of New Plymouth and others. May 8 meeting planned by Mrs Walker. Inventory of Loyde Clyde Cain estate admitted to probate totaling 3419.06. appraisers named.

Logan Lloyde Clyde Cain Bruce Fickel John L. Gafke Loy E. Daubenmier

Driver Faces New Counts In Local Court

Betty L. Johnson 25 of Logan, already jailed in Hocking County for drunk driving and no operator's license, was arraigned by Judge Vaughn Collins on three charges. She pleaded innocent, bound over to the grand jury on 500 dollars bond for drunken driving and 200 dollars bond for the other two charges.

Logan Betty L. Johnson Hocking County Hocking Vaughn Collins Sheriff’s Department Grand Jury

Berea Class Votes Funds To Aid Work

Logan records show the Berea Class of Union Furnace Presbyterian voting to contribute to the Friendly Neighbors Club of Laurel Run for bed jackets for cancer patients. Mrs. Selma Phillips opened with a thought for today and Mrs. Della Phillips hosted.

Berea Class Friendly Neighbors Club of Laurel Run

Brown and Poling At Home Case Noted

Walter Leonard Brown age 27 a glass worker of Sugar Grove Route 1 and Esther Minervia Poling age 17 of Rockbridge Route 2 are listed at home in the court or legal notice summary.

Walter Leonard Brown Sugar Grove Esther Minervia Poling Rockbridge

Logan Florence Ward Divorced From Walter Ward

Logan Florence Ward is granted a divorce from Walter Ward on the ground of extreme cruelty. The defendant is ordered to pay all medical bills incurred by the plaintiff during their marriage.

Logan Florence Ward Walter Ward

Evening TV Schedule Highlights Worth Watching

Television listings show Tuesday line up with What's New at 7 p.m. Desegregation at 8 p.m. and American Economy at 9 p.m. Other programs include Master Class at 7:30 p.m. Metroplex at 8 p.m. Playwright at Work and Turn of the Century at 8 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Jazz Casual at 8:30 p.m. Blessings of Liberty at 9:30 p.m.

TV Previews for Tonight's Prime Time Lineup

A slate of 7:30 to 10 p.m. programs includes Laramie and Empire with crime twists, Combat with a sniper scene, Hawaiian Eye and The Untouchables, plus Sid Caesar Red Skelton Jack Benny and Garry Moore shows featuring Robert Horton James Stewart Eydie Gorme and more.

the Messenger Wsaz-Tv NBC WLWC WTVN ABC Wchs-Tv CBS Wbns-Tv Whtn-Tv Huntington Columbus Charleston Ao' Ee Asked Bat Masterson ABC News NBC News Laramie Laramie Laramie Lato Chan College Bud Starcher Ed Allen Kangaroo Toymaker Pot Mike Jack Denton Lucy Jane Wyman Luey Pete Gladys Ernie Ford Life News Guiding Light General Hospital Women General Hospital Jane Wian WHTN WSAZ WLW CNBC Wtvn-Tv Chs-Tv Channe Maverick Maverick Dragnet Hawaiian Eye Philip Barton Greg MacKenzie Barton Ness Sid Caesar Merry Doing Red Skelton Robert Horton Green Freddie the Freeloader Jack Benny James Stewart Garry Moore Eydie Gorme

TV Guide Listings for Channel Timings

Wednesday schedules show Channel 4 programs The First Time and Breakfast for Two. Channel 10 features Dixie Panama Lady Fly By Night and Angel with listed times.

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