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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1959

Page

5

May Primary Contests Set With Limited Campaign Activity

Logan correspondent reports mayoral and city council hopefuls in the May primary with little campaigning two weeks before the vote. Democrats Francis Myers and Raymond Zanner lead contested races, Republicans Harold Spang and Frank Ricketts Jr. top two-way fights, and several incumbents or unopposed candidates fill ward and at large seats.

Cleon Tucker Logan Logan Francis Myers Ralph Griffin Harold Spang Harold Brimner Third Ward Frank Ricketts Jr Don R. Russell Raymond Zanner Louis E. May First Ward Raymond R. Turner M. W. (Tate) Schrader Neal Dillon Juliet White Ruth Easterling Lawrence Ellinger Ralph Adcock William Morgan J.albert

Dehnan Rites Planned for 77 Year Old

Funeral arrangements are set for Mrs. Bessie L. Dehnan 77 who died Tuesday night in Lancaster at her daughter’s home Mrs. Harry Eyman She was born in Carbon Hill and lived with her daughter since the death of her husband John F Dehnan in 1954 Surviving besides her daughter are a sister Mrs James Shaffer of Winterhaven Florida Friends will call 7 to 9 p m today at Leonard Funeral Home Services will be at 2 p m Friday at Carbon Hill Christian Church the Rev J A Long officiating Burial will follow in Carbon Hill Cemetery

James Shaffer Winterhaven Fla Leonard Funeral Home Carbon Hill Christian Church J. A. Long Carbon Hill Cemetery

Judgment Is Appealed In Royalties Suit

An appeal has been filed in Common Pleas Court by defendants Kenneth and Aileen Conaway against plaintiffs Joseph and Leah Pelton over a verdict awarding $12,611.25 plus costs for unpaid royalties on an ice cream mix used in the defendants’ business. The appeal rests on questions of law from the Feb 3 judgment and the Apr 3 denial of a motion for a new trial.

Logan Common Pleas Joseph Leah Pelton Kenneth Aileen Conaway

Realistic fire drill ends as relay mishap alerts station

In Tucson at Roosevelt School a drill went into real action when a teacher forgot to disconnect a relay from the fire alarm. Firemen arrived while students were still evacuating the building, adding authentic urgency to the exercise.

Tucson Ariz Roosevelt School

Trial Date Set in Ohio Route 33 Land Stand

Judge Harley Meyer sets May 11 for trial of an appropriation suit by the Ohio Department of Highways against William F Hahn and others. Jury commissioners will select 25 jurors. The tract lies in northern Good Hye Township as part of Route 33 four lane right of way under construction.

Logan Ohio Department of Highway William F. Hahn Harley Meyer Common Pleas Court Meyer Good Hye Township

Trustees Seek Mortgage on St Matthew Lutheran Church

Common Pleas Court records approve a petition by the trustees of St Matthew Lutheran Church to encumber church property for 100000 dollars with a mortgage. The church is undertaking a 179000 dollar construction and expansion program.

LOGAN Common Pleas St. Matthew Lutheran Church

Ethel Barrymore Star Turn in Captain Jinks 1901

Ethel Barrymore made her Broadway debut in Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines in 1901. The production ran for 168 performances, marking a milestone in her early stage career.

Ethel Barrymore Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines

Jessie Ogg Sues for Divorce in Common Pleas Court

Jessie C. Ogg files for divorce from John Wesley Ogg in Logan County alleging gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. She seeks temporary alimony and attorney fees, and on final judgment permanent alimony or property to maintain living standards, plus restraining orders on disposition of property and occupancy. The couple wed December 1, 1928 in Catlettsburg Kentucky.

Logan Jessie C. Ogg John Wesley Ogg Common Pleas Court Catlettsburg

Local visits and church events mark October weekend

Dr and Mrs Earl Grimm and family visit Columbus relatives while others attend an allday church meeting at Community Hall with 93 attending. Baptismal service postponed due to high water. several local families host guests and travel between Racine Morristown and Akron.

Earl Grimm Joseph Harold C. W. Allman Middleport J. D. Roush G. McKinney Ross Norris Kenneth Wolfe Junior Hauber Racine Don Bell Toma Paul Ervin Jim Pierce Rutland Mr. Pierce Althra McKline Meigs General Hospital Charles Foster J. M. Hill St. Clair Miller Morrisvale W. Va Hill Annie Grimm Charley Sayre Alden Tharton Arizona

Hocking Valley Hospital Births Admits and Dismissals

Births show a daughter for Mr and Mrs Clifford Crawford at Logan Route 2. Admits include Betty Miller in Logan Route 1 and Glen Pipes in Walhonding Route 1. Dismissed and other notes reference Harvey Miller in Rockbridge and Ronald Turner in New Plymouth Route 1.

Clifford Crawford Logan Betty Miller Glen Pipes Walhonding Ronald Turner New Ply

Schwenke Vail Group notes April meeting

Twenty two members attended the Schwenke Vail Group of the Presbyterian Church April meeting. Devotions by Mrs John Bush opened the session and plans were announced to send birthday cards to forty two foster children in Hocking County. Bible study covered Paul's first missionary journey with Barnabas and John Mark, led by Mrs Amos Potts and assisted by Mrs Paul Collison and Mrs Besse Mutchmore. Members were asked to read Acts chapter fifteen before the next meeting. The lesson from Ever Widening Circles focused on political circles and Christian citizenship. An article from Concern titled Life Begins at Maturity was read by Mrs Harold Sommers. The meeting closed with hymn God Be With You Til We Meet Again and Mizpah benediction. Refreshments were provided by the hostess committee of Mrs Harry Bell, Mrs Jeff Spalsbury, Mrs Kerwood Martin, Mrs Wayne Roach and Mrs Paul Shaw.

Harold Sommers Hocking County Amos Potts Paul Barnabus John Mark Paul Collison Besse Mutchmore George C. Shaw Harry Bell Jeff Spalsbury Kerwood Martin Wayne Roach

Farm Bureau Council Members Attend Regional Meeting

Mr and Mrs Charles Rauber Mrs Harry Williams and Mrs Paul Shaw members of the Hocking County Farm Bureau Council committee attended a regional meeting Friday at Chillicothe. Council committees from Gallia Highland Hocking Jackson Pike Ross and Scioto counties were present. The meeting urged counties to organize council groups to discuss farm and community problems. Featured were skits group singing and guest speakers from the Ohio Farm Bureau. A buffet supper was served preceding the meeting. Mrs Shaw is chairman of the south eastern district.

Charles Rauber Harry Williams Paul Shaw Hocking County

East PTA Meeting Features Music Program and Officer Elections

East Elementary School pupils performed under James White in an April PTA meeting held in the school auditorium. The East School Band presented ensemble, trio, and duet pieces, with second grade vocal selections. officers elected were Mrs. Arthur Stevens president, Mrs. Frank Ricketts Jr. vice president, Mrs. Roger Chute secretary, and Mrs. Pearl Guess treasurer. Guides for refreshments came from the fifth grade. LOGAN-Paul R. Voris and Waveline R. Barney assisted in serving refreshments. A flower show is planned at the courthouse auditorium Thursday from 1 to 4:30 p.m. “Breath of Spring” is the theme. Mrs. Amos Potts presides with Mrs. Carlton Bright named show hostess. Arrangements by Karl Hartman and several local members. The Garden Club will stage its third annual flower show at The Garden Path magazine.

East Elementary East Pta James White East Arthur Stevens Frank Ricketts Jr Roger Chute Pearl Guess Amos Potts Carlton Bright Karl Hartman Willard Mills Joseph Phillips Everett Jacoby C. F. Ackers Edward R. Hocking Garden Club Ray, Lancaster Garden Path

Juvenile Traffic Case Hearings In Logan Court

Four juvenile offenders faced hearings in Juvenile Court on state highway patrol and city police charges. Jon Ringhiser, 17, Logan Route 2, guilty of speeding April 2 on Route 33 north of Logan. fined $5 and costs. Larry Zimmerman, 17, Logan Route 3, fined $5 and costs for speeding April 3 on Route 33 south of Logan. Paul Warren, 17, Nelsonville Route 1, 60 day license suspension for reckless operation April 11, third offense. Randall Keyes, 16, Logan, fined $5 and costs for improper backing April 10. costs suspended by Judge Rhea Bangert Brown.

Logan Jon Ringhiser Larry Zimmerman Paul D. Warren Nelsonville Warren Randall R. Keyes Rhea Bangert Brown

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