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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1957

Page

13

Baseball results and schedules from Chicago to Milwaukee

Scores from Thursday and Saturday include Chicago 6 Kansas City 2 Cleveland 8 Detroit 3 11 innings New York 3 Boston 2 Baltimore 4 Washington 6 Saturday’s schedule lists Baltimore at Washington Cleveland at Detroit Kansas City at Chicago New York at Boston Sunday shows Baltimore at Washington plus multiple city matchups. International League standings show Richmond Montreal Columbus Rochester with Toronto at Miami Rochester 4 3. American Association results include Wichita 6 Minneapolis 4 St Paul 6 Indianapolis 2 Charleston 2 Denver 1 Omaha 6 Louisville 5.

Chicago Kansas City Cleveland Detroit New York Boston Washington Baltimore Brooklyn Pittsburgh St. Louis Milwaukee Cincinnati Philadelphia W. L. Pet Richmond RIA Sk Setwrecs Montreal PEA Wor Sebel Sotoing Becace Nildint Sace Columbus Rochester Toronto Miami Buffalo Chester Wichita Minneapolis St. Paul Indianapolis Charleston Denver Omaha Louisville L. Pet Oston

Cubs Rally For 10-2 Win Over St Louis Behind Hitting

Hitting by Gene Baker the Cubs totaled four runs on a triple a double and a single in four trips as they defeated St Louis 10-2. In a separate game Sal Maglie pitched a four hitter with five strikeouts and three walks for the Dodgers in a 6-1 victory over Pittsburgh marking his 200th major league start.

Gene Baker Cubs St. Louis Sal Maglie Dodgers Pittsburgh

Lines Await Late Owners Lines Await Late Owners

Logan Hocking County property owners delaying real estate tax payments face lines to avoid penalties. With nine days left in the first half of 1956, only about 200000 of roughly 680000 due has been paid. Final payment day is April 30 and unpaid taxes incur a 10 percent penalty.

Logan—Hocking County Ralph Moorhead Moorhead

Notchette 4-H elects officers at first Haydenville meeting

The Notchette 4-H Club at the Methodist Church in Haydenville elected officers led by Mary Burgess as president Judy Bond as vice president Karen Vollmer as secretary Karen Hutchinson as treasurer Carla Hopstetter and Cherry Sparks as recreation officers Jennice Clouston as safety officer and Marlene Fuback as news reporter Adviser is Mrs Ruth Lehman Assistant adviser is Mrs Phyllis Vollmer junior adviser is Mrs Lois Hobsitte.

Notchette 4-H Club Haydenville Mary Burgess Judy Bond Karen Vollmer Karen Hutchinson Carla Hopstetter Cherry Sparks Jennice Clouston Marlene Fuback Ruth Lehman Phyllis Vollmer Lois Hobstetter

Soldier Vernon Angle in Germany with 11th Airborne Division

Logan man Army Sgt Vernon J Angle son of Mr and Mrs Edward Angle Logan Route 1 recently took part in a field training exercise with the 11th Airborne Division 76th Tank Battalion in Germany.

Logan Army Vernon J. Angle Edward Angle Route 1 11Th Airborne Division 76Th Tank Battalion Germany

Howler Monkey Vocal Bone Forms Hollow Drum

The howler monkey uses an inflated bone in its throat to create a resonating hollow drum. Air pressure against this natural tympanum gives the primate its distinctive and terrifying howl.

Easter Cantata at First EUB Church Featured Soloists

The senior choir performs an Easter cantata program at 7 30 p m Sunday at First EUB Church. Readings include God So Loved the World The Palms Go to Dark Gethsemane There Is a Green Hill Far Away and O Sacred Head Now Wounded with Hallelujah Chorus from The Messiah. Soloists include Judy Woolery Ned Fickel George Jurgensmier Robert Bryan and others with Mrs Armand Houk directing Ralph Walker as narrator and Carl Spence on the organ.

Gethsemane Swift Gounod Hassler Fickel George Jurgensmier Robert Bryan Jurgensmier Albert Blick Divine Addison Frey Darius Shackleford N. M. Brown Harold Bryan Armand Houk Ralph Walker Carl Spence

Dawn Services Set For Hocking Drive In

Easter dawn services planned in Logan area with the Hocking County Ministerial Association announcing an event at the Hocking Drive In Theater five miles south of Logan on Route 33. The 6 a.m. service features Rev. Earl F. Schottke and a Logan High trombone quartet.

Logan Hocking County

Marion Township Plat Approved by Logan County Commission

Logan County commissioners approved the Children’s Subdivision plat in Marion Township Section 26 presented by Forrest P. Moore. They also authorized expenses for Judge Rhea Pettit Brown of 25 dollars for attending the Ohio Association of Probate and Juvenile Court Judges spring meeting May 15 and 16. Payments approved include 8915.43 dollars from the auto-gasoline fund 837.59 from county funds and 609 dollars from the tuberculosis fund.

Logan — County Marion Township Forrest P. Moore Rhea Pettit Brown Ohio Association of Probate and Juvenile Court Clarence Lawson

Easter Services and Choirs Across Area Churches

A列roundup of Easter and worship events across churches including Logan Churches First EUB-D S Dunkle pastor with Easter sermons, senior choirs, and youth groups. First Presbyterian Earl F Schottke. St Matthew Lutheran. Church of the Nazarene. Union Furnace and Union Sunrise services. Zion. Hocking Valley Tabernacle. and other congregations listing services, sermons, cantatas, and special events for Easter week.

John Rheinscheid Harry Risch John Meldrim Jesus Christ St. Matthew Lutheran Church Thomas C. Smallsteed Union Furnace Eub Berea Presbyterian Church D. S. Dunkle Bristol St. Matthew Lutheran Union Furnace Paul A. Sellers Eastor Union Zion United Brethren In Christ I. N. Burnworth Haydenville Edward H. Jones Buchtel Jobs Murray City South Haydenville Nellie Huddy Presbyterian New Plymouth Robert W. Farrow Christ

Burglary Reported at Logan Home on Mulberry Street

Logan City police investigated a burglary at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Mosure, 320 North Mulberry Street. The entry occurred between 7 and 9 25 p m Thursday via a basement window. About 75 dollars, a wallet valuables, candy and a bottle of soft drink were taken. Fingerprints collected at the scene are being studied.

Logan Roy Mosure N. Mulberry St

Whence Named French Lick Indiana Saltlick

Encyclopedia Britannica states the Indiana town French Lick earned its name from an animal saltlick at a French trading post.

Wedding Bells In Athens As Kittle-Boyd Platt Tie

Miss Ann Kittle of Athens and Dean Boyd Platt of The Plains wed in Athens recently with numerous local attendees. Seaman Paul Vamos Jr. of Norfolk spent weekend with mother Elsie Vamos. Mrs. Mary Chubb ill at home. Mrs. Ollie Hillyer injured hand after a fall. Ladies Club held a shower for Mrs. Zeta Parry with ten members and a visitor, Mrs. Rose Crabtree. Visitors to the Boyd home included Mrs. Ruth Staley, Mrs. Lula McBride, Mrs. Helen Powell, and Mrs. Elizabeth McBride, who is ill.

Poston Harry North Bladden Clyde Sedwick Gary Carson Bill North Ann Kittle Athens Dean Boyd Platt the Plains Seaman Paul Vamos, Jr Norfolk Elsie Vam Mary Chubb Ollie Hillyer Zeta Parry Rose Crabtree Ruth Staley Lula McBride Jacksonville Helen Powell Columbus John Boyd Elizabeth McBride Toledo Boyd

Logan Society Farm Council and EUB Church April meetings

The Logan Society Farm Council met at the Winders with Harold Klinger presiding. Ed Barker spoke on Conserving Our Natural Resources and Easter activities followed with Bible quiz winners named. The next meeting is May 13 at the Klingers. The Christian Culture Class of the EUB Church met in April with Mrs. Sheline leading, a musical program, and a closing prayer. Officers for the coming year were nominated by Mrs. Hack, Mrs. Heinlein, and Mrs. Kelch. Refreshments and cross shaped table decorations were noted.

Green Valley Farm Bureau Advisory Council William Winder Harold Klinger Ed Barker Lillian Howard Wendell Phillips Joe Hutchins Howard Winder Barker Paul Thrush Carol Phillips Everett Klinger EUB Church Herbert Sheline Sheline D. S. Dunkle Ruth Phillips Harry Sweazy Maude Hack Porter Heinlein John Kelch

Haydenville Groups Plan May Mother Daughter Banquet

Haydenville Choir Boosters met at the Methodist Church with Mrs. Don Vollmer in charge. They outlined committees for a May 9 Mother-Daughter banquet and planned May officer elections. Also noted: Rock House 4-H Club met at Laurel Valley Grange with Bill Bailey supervising. officers were elected including Jack Barnes as president.

Haydenville Methodist Church Don Vollmer John Hutchinson Patty Ray C. S. Matheny Edward H. Jones Roger Moore Vollmer Guy Bailey Neil Gierhart Delmar Martin Porter Moore Homer Carter Leslie Higgins Robert Lehman Ray Crothers Carter Bailey

Club Meeting Reports Projects With County Agent

Eugene Barnes Aaron Shepherd Martin Crosby and Larry Martin attended a club meeting with Charles Ingraham county extension agent who discussed ongoing projects with members.

Eugene Barnes Aaron Shepherd Martin Crosby Larry Martin Charles Ingraham

Laurel Valley 4 Hers elect officers at first meeting

The Laurel Valley 4 H Club held its first meeting April 15 at the Laurel Valley Grange Hall. Officers were elected including Sue Bailey president Ann Hemrick vice president Penny Notestone secretary Rebecca Hartley treasurer Carole Hartley news reporter Judy Hartley safety and health Carolyn Clark and Rose Waddell recreation leaders with Mrs Harlan Bailey as leader and Mrs Herbert Notestone as assistant leader. Regular meetings are on the first and third Mondays each month with 10 cent dues per meeting.

Laurel Valley Her’s Laurel Valley Grange Hall Sue Bailey Ann Hemrick Penny Notestone Rebecca Hartley Carole Hartley Judy Hartley Carolyn Clark Rose Waddell Harlan Bailey Herbert Notestone

Mrs Eva Mock speaks at La Noche Des Madres meeting

Mrs Eva Mock, superintendent of nurses at Hocking Valley Hospital, addressed the Apr 17 La Noche Des Madres gathering at Mrs Conrad Blankenship’s home. Officers installed included Paul Fickel as president and Mrs Ralph Fickel as vice president. The talk covered prenatal care and early motherhood. Refreshments were served by Mrs Ralph Fickel and Mrs Rob.

Eva Mock Hocking Valley Hospital la Noche Des Madres CCL Conrad Blankenship League Paul Fickel Ralph Fickel Richard Weis Clarence Kornmitter Mock Rob

Court er Courter hosts park party with members and guests

May 15 at Kachelmacher Park the group and families gathered with ten members and a guest Mrs Hal Phelps enjoying games. In bad weather the event moved to Mrs Richard Weis’s home at 220 Gallagher Ave.

Ert Courter Kachelmacher Park Richard Weis Gallagher Ave Hal Phelps

Two Students Win in Test in Hocking County

Results of a county contest on alcohol effects were announced by James Frey, superintendent. Sponsored by the Temperance League of Ohio, the April 13 event had 12 participants. Kay Smith of Union Furnace High School led among girls and Clayton Rose of Union Furnace High School topped the boys. Roberta Leonard and Gene Morgan of Logan High were second in their classes. The winning boy and girl will receive an all expense tour to Washington D C.

Logan Hocking James Frey The Temperance League of Ohio Kay Smith Union Furnace High School Clayton Rose Union Furnace Roberta Leonard Gene Morgan Logan High School Ohio Washington, D. C

Chest Examinations at Hocking Clinic Find New Cases

Thirteen people were examined at the Hocking County Chest Clinic in Logan. Dr. Owen F. Yaw conducted the clinic and read 17 chest x rays, uncovering one new inactive case and one new active case among subjects and contacts.

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American Assn Milwaukee Enone New York Stew Dawn Hocking Drive-In Logan Churches Church of the Nazarene Roy E. Klingler NYPS Logan Home Whence Logan Society Farm Council Meets Barnes Rock House Laurel Valley Grange Bill Bailey Jack Barnes Kenneth Barnes Arthur Tucker Jerry Crosby David Archer Danny Shepard Ronnie Arnett Mrs. Mock Ford Fred R. Beasley, Inc Washington ST Nelsonville, Ohio Beasley & Mathews, Inc Carpenter ST Athens, Ohio OGG Motor CO High ST Glouster, Ohio
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