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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1956

Page

3

Logan 4 Injured in Early Morning One Car Crash

Four Logan men were injured in a one car crash on Route 75 near the city waterworks. Driver Larry Spence 23 sustained three fractured vertebrae and ear lacerations. the car owned by Robert Allbery turned over three times. Spence faces driving without a license and reckless operation charges. Police investigated a separate hit-skip on S Culver Street involving Joseph Gano’s parked car.

Logan South Logan Hocking Valley Larry Spence E. Second St Robert E. Allbery Walnut St Allbery William Richards Sam Sloan Spence Route 75 S. Culver St Joseph Gano

Carbondale Man Killed in Ohio Funeral Held at Holiness Church

Jolley, formerly of Carbondale, was living in Columbus and employed as a foundry worker. He is survived by his widow Carol and son Charles Jr., his parents, two sisters, and four brothers. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Carbondale Holiness Church with Rev. William Brown. burial in Asbury Cemetery. Friends may call at his parents’ home near Carbondale.

Jolley Columbus First Ave Carol Charles, Jr Merle Katzenbach New Marshfield Esther Sant of Columbus David Darrell Jimmy Carbondale William Brown Asbury Cemetery

Edith Daugherty Taken to Hospital for Observation

Mrs. Edith Daugherty of 729 Third St. was taken by ambulance Saturday to Hocking Valley Hospital for observation and treatment.

Logan Edith Daugherty Third St Hocking Valley Hospital

Logan High Student Tops State Science Day With Botany Project

Logan High School junior Marlene Blosser earned a superior rating at State Science Day for a botany project cataloging 300 Lake Logan area flowering plants. Burdette Greenman Jr. also rated excellent in physics, both joining the Junior Academy of Science.

Logan Wittenberg College Springfield Lake Logan Marlene Blosser Fay Blosser Logan Route 2 Westfall LHS Tom Price Ernest Price Ohio State University Blosser Merl Primmer Ohio Academy of Science Iis Harley Ellinger

Stairway to the Stars Junior Prom Lights Elks Ballroom

Nelsonville juniors held a Stairway to the Stars themed prom in the Elks Ballroom with about 175 attendees. Linda Wolfe was named junior prom queen, Judy Rowe to be senior queen, and decorations featured blue crepe and silver stars while The Ohioans provided the music and student entertainers performed.

Nelsonville Elks Ballroom Linda Wolfe Judy Rowe Cottrill Brothers Marlene Klinebriel Linda Tharp Phyllis Gibbons Ruth Tedrow Martha Daugherty Barbara Humphrey Gail Maiden

F H Adrean Dies at 58 in Marietta

Frank H. Adrean Sr. 58 of near Marietta died Sunday at Marietta Memorial Hospital born June 17 1897 in Morgan County son of A R and Eva Harmon Adrean He managed Silver Heels Farm Stockport 20 years and worked for Marietta Concrete 17 years He was a Mason American Union No 1 in Marietta Survived by wife Mary Talbott daughter Virginia Keller son Frank H Jr two brothers and three sisters Services and burial slated East Lawn Memorial Park.

Chester.hill Frank H. Adrean Marietta Marietta Memorial Hospital Morgan County A. R Eva Harmon Adrean Adrean Chesterhill Silver Heels Stockport Marietta Concrete Corporation American Union No. 1 Masonic Lodge Mary Talbott Virginia Keller Frank H. Jr Belore Walter Jenson Beach Fla Howard Near Malta Carrie Ellington Cleveland Mellie Hickerson Scersdale N. Y Earnestine Campbell Homerville Glover Johnson East Lawn Memorial Park

C. W. Rose Services Held

Funeral services were held at Woodard funeral home for Charles W. Rose 66 of Logan. He died Friday night at Hocking Valley Hospital after a short illness. He was a retired laborer born in Hocking County. Survived by son Clayton Rose of Logan daughter Nellie Rose of Lancaster and stepson Earl Snyder of Lancaster. Rev Maranda Casto officiated burial in New Straitsville Cemetery.

Logan Woodard Charles W. Rose Rose Hocking Valley Hospital Hocking County Clayton Rose Nellie Rose Lancaster Earl Snyder Maranda Casto New Straitsville

Legion to Meet Nelsonville Glenford Post 229

Legion post 229 in Nelsonville Glenford will hold a meeting at 7 45 p m led by Post Commander Wilbur D Mender.

Mount St Mary Hospital Births and Dismissals

A list from Mount St Mary Hospital records includes new births for several families such as Mr. and Mrs. Donald Smith Logan a son and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Pettet Malta Route 1 a son. Dismissals include Mrs John Nye Athens and Mrs Elmer Lunsford Glouster Route 1 and daughter.

Donald Smith Logan Clarence Dishong the Plains Floyd Pettet Malta William L. Mesaros Glouster Zella Maloney Nelsonville Gary Bodyer Della Graham Murray City Robert Smathers Buchtel Everett Parsons Stewart Carolyn Markin Corning J. B. Hooper Athens Dena Johnson Garnett Yates Oscar Bingman Thomas Catchpole New Lexington Mary Toczik Nichols Campbell John Nye Elmer Lunsford Clancy Brooks Timothy Newell Brookie May Patrick Bulstrom Susan Tolliver Clara Philips Chauncey Vaneta Kennard

Grand Commander to Visit Local Cooties

Logan Elmer Bruner of Hamilton, grand commander of the Military Order of Cooties, will visit the local unit on May 5 at 7 30 p m. The meeting is at the VFW-DAV quarters on S Mulberry St. All local Cooties and interested veterans are invited.

Logan Elmer Bruner Hamilton Military Order of Cooties Vfw-Dav S. Mulberry St Leroy Bennett

Come as Your Are Party Noted by Odett Canasta Club

The Odett Canasta Club met with Mrs. Lawrence Bubeck for a come as you are party. Mrs. Clark Preston led with a high score and Mrs. Walter Lanning was second. Refreshments followed and the hostess received a gift. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Clark Preston.

Chauncey Odett Canasta Club Lawrence Bubeck Clark Preston Walter Lanning

McKnight Helber Vows Read in Indiana Ceremony

The couple, a Nelsonville High School 1955 graduate and a Logan High School alumnus, announced their marriage in Indiana. Mrs. Helber wore a dress with black accessories and red rose buds for her corsage. They now reside at 165 Walnut Street in Logan, in a newly furnished apartment.

Helber Nelsonville High School Logan High School Harden Nelsonville Lee McKnight Barbara Lee Donald B. Helber Edward Helber Logan Raymond D.' Harris The Christian Church Richmond Ind

Rainbow for Girls Advisory Board Meeting Canceled

Nelsonville advisory board of the Order of Rainbow for Girls cancels its Thursday session and reschedules for May 24. Also notes Girl Scout Troop 11 skating party set for Tuesday April 24 at Dow's Roll arena with tickets via listed leaders and transport from the Girl Scout house at 7 p.m.

Order of Rainbow For Girls Nelsonville Sharon Kelly Dow's Roll Arena Teresa Coury Melissa Albrecht Margie White Jane Herrold Sandra Hall Donna Hammond Mary Jane Dalton Karen Evans Diana Bateman Sue Hayes Jo Ellen Wolfe Beverly Bennett Patty Rizer Kay Martin Vicki Watkins Shirley Hartman

How Important Are Vitamins Panel Discussion Summary

A health program featured a panel discussion on the role and importance of vitamins. The session explored vitamin benefits, potential excess, and practical dietary guidance for daily nutrition.

Chauncey Personalities Share Weekend Visits Across Ohio

The Chauncey Chauncey record shows families visiting from Bainbridge Columbus Jacksonville and Cincinnati with mutual visits to relatives including the Cruikshanks Walker Courtney and Russell households. Notable moves include Mr. and Mrs. Covert returning from Florida to Columbus and Mr. and Mrs. Cheadle relocating to Somerset.

John Cline Bainbridge Chauncey Cline Bainbridge School Dana Covert Florida Columbus Covert Hattie Burris Pomeroy Luther Cruikshank Guy Cheadle Ott Russell Russell Kenny Russell College Hill Agnes Johnson Leslie Kittle

Chauncey Dover Juniors Tour Columbus Ohio

Chauncey Dover High School junior class toured Columbus with Mrs. Wanda Johnson and James Scott as chaperones. They planned visits to the School for the Blind the state house and the Nationwide Insurance office.

Chauncey Chauncey- Dover High School Wanda Johnson James Scott Columbus Schoo For the Blind State House Nationwide Insurance Office

Sophomore Chauncey Dover Class Plans Museum Visit

Chauncey Dover High School sophomores will tour a Marietta museum Wednesday. Mrs Christine Brown vocal music instructor and Don Anderson shop teacher will accompany the group as chaperones.

Chauncey Christine Brown Don Anderson Will Chauncey-Dover High School Marietta

Faithful Rebekah Lodge No. 48 marks 86th anniversary

The Faithful Rebekah Lodge No. 48 IOOF of Nelsonville, founded April 17, 1870, celebrated its 86th anniversary with a three course chicken dinner for members. The event was followed by the regular business meeting and a social hour.

Rebekah Lodge No. 48 IOOF Nelsonville

Elizabeth Zane Dewn DAR April Meeting Highlights

The Elizabeth Zane Dewn chapter held its April meeting at Mrs. John V. Wood’s home with hostesses Mrs. William Evans and Mrs. Joseph Hardy. The program included a ritual, a reading of state regent’s and president general’s letters, a nominating committee selected, and an invitation to a Lancaster chapter meeting. Phyllis Hall received the DAR Good Citizen pin and certificate. music featured piano duets by Marlene Koker and Donna Lynn Plummer. an educational talk titled Thomas Jefferson Father of Public Education was given. 15 members attended with early school memories. dessert followed.

Elizabeth Zane Dewn Daughters of the American Revolution John V. Wood William Evans Joseph Hardy John Saltz Murray Hartley Wood Slyvia Cooley E. E. Bell

City Council Special Meet Set Tonight

Nelsonville city council schedules a 7 p.m. special meeting to discuss Pleasant View Avenue improvements to the new Tuberculosis Hospital and final plans for a city play with the school board present. Also on the agenda is Hocking Plastic Co. proposed relocation after Carbon Hill plant burned. A park discussion covers leasing or selling land at the north end of the athletic field for playground equipment, with current leases of the swimming pool and tennis courts from the school board.

Nelsonville Pleasantview Ave Jon Hocking Plastic Co Carbon Hill

Seven Men Face Court in Nelsonville Weekend

Seven men appeared before Mayor Earl Hilleary in Nelsonville. Robert M Mulpas of Millfield Route 1 paid $10 plus costs for crossing the yellow line as charged by the State Highway Patrol. John Coleman of Nelsonville was fined $10 and costs for intoxication and jailed for non payment. William Drake of Nelsonville paid $5 and costs for running a traffic signal. Delno Cummins of Nelsonville also paid $5 and costs for the same charge. Miles Stump of Carbondale was fined $19 and costs for intoxication. Wilbur Weaver of New Plymouth Route 1 was arrested for running a traffic light and will face arraignment Friday. Paul Edward McDonald of New Plymouth Route 1 was jailed after inability to post bond for driving without an operator's license.

Nelsonville Ayor Earl Hilleary Robert M. Mulpas Millfield State Highway Patrol John Coleman William Drake Delno Cummons Miles Stump Carbondale Wilbur Weaver New Plymouth Paul Edward McDonald

Geo Caldwell Dies at 77 in Tuppers Plains

Geo Caldwell 77 of Tuppers Plains died Sunday afternoon at his home after a six month illness. He was a lifelong resident, member of the Keno Church of Christ. Surviving wife Ora a daughter Evelyn Perrin a brother Milo Caldwell a sister Irola Caldwell. Funeral Tuesday 2 p.m. Arbaugh funeral home with burial in Sand Hill Cemetery.

Coolville George Caldwell Tuppers Plains Mr. Caldwell Keno Church of Christ Ora Evelyn Perrin Milo Caldew Long Bottom Irola Caldwell Arbaugh Funeral Home Grover White Sand Hill Cemetery

Gridder Bohyer Released After Minor Surgery

Nelsonville report states Gary Bohyer, son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Bohyer, underwent minor surgery at Mount St Mary Hospital and was released. He earned national high school all star consideration and was among 44 players named by Wisemen. Bohyer may attend Wisconsin with undecided plans after visiting Madison escorted by Allen Ameche. back troubles kept him from full basketball play.

Nelsonville Gary Bohyer Kenneth Bohyer Mount St. Mary Hospital Stencet Bohyer Allan Memphis Tenn Wisemen Wisconsin Madison Wise Allen Ameche Bodyer

Ex Bailiff Dowler Dies at 59 in Nelsonville

Everett Dowler 59 of 394 Madison St Nelsonville died Sunday at Mount St Mary Hospital after three weeks as patient. Former court bailiff in Athens County Common Pleas Court he was World War I veteran and member of Nelsonville Eagles East Masonic Lodge 603 and sister Grace of Cleveland. Funeral Wednesday at Johnson funeral home with Rev E E Leadingham officiating burial in Green Lawn.

Nelsonville Everett Dowler Madison St Mount St. Mary Hospital Mr. Dowler Athens County Common Pleas Court Athens George Nettie Dowler Nelsonville Eagles East Masonic Lodge Coland Grace Cleveland Johnson Funeral Home E. E Leadingham Green Lawn

Injured In Collision: Five Treated at Local Hospital

Five of eight occupants in the Lambert car were taken to Hocking Valley Hospital after a head on collision on Laurel Run Road near Route 33. Dane L. Lambert and George D. Thress drove the involved vehicles. Deputies Breete and Rheinscheld investigated the 10 p.m. crash.

Grace Pierce Homer Smith Mary Lambert Marion Todd Lester Serns Nelsonville

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