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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1962

Page

8

Miss Barthold to Speak on People Make The Difference

Miss Louise F E Barthold of General Electric will address the Hocking County Honor Society at Brandt's Mecca Room 6 30 pm Friday. The GE specialist in personnel practices will discuss what employers seek in prospects and the value of placing the right person in the right job.

University of Missouri Barthold General F Electric YWCA Personnel Women of Cleveland American Society of Training Directors Urban League of Cleveland

Logan Band Boosters Plan Coming Events

Logan High School Band Boosters met to set events and appoint committees. The banquet is at 6 30 p m in the high school cafeteria, and the spring concert with soloists and ensembles is at 8 p m on May 3 in the high school auditorium. Nominating committee members named. A Sadie Hawkins dance is planned for April 28.

LOGAN Logan High School Robert Orndoff Luther Mowery Woodrow Nutter

Nelsonville School Board to Meet Soil Experts Next Week

Nelsonville board adjourned session to meet with G K Jewell and associates Columbus soil experts about the third step of a soil survey at the elementary school building. Superintendent Gray reviewed Ohio Project School Finance with about 60 percent state funds and 40 percent local levies. 1962 budget is $339 419. Two more meetings are planned for May and June.

Nelsonville City G. K. Jewell and Associates Columbus Supt. L. C. Gray Ohio Gray Nelsonville Board of Education

Eagles Host Free Dance Friday in Murray City

The Eagles invite all to a free dance from 9 to 12 p.m. Friday with music by Don Lewis and his orchestra. No one under 17 admitted without a parent. announcement by John Ayers, worthy president of the Murray City aerie.

Murray City Eagles Don Lewis John Ayers

More Lights For Village In New Straitsville

New Straitsville council votes 5 to 1 to add four street lights. Total lights rise to 67 with nine Main Street units upgraded to 4000 candlepower. Annual power cost expected at about $1800 to $1900, up roughly $400.

Straitsvile Main St

Hocking Valley Hospital Transfers and Admits

Logan families are listed among hospital admissions and transfers. Mr and Mrs Donald Shahan welcome a son. Beverly Meyers is admitted for medical care. Carl Helber Jr and Master Carl Helber are reported for surgery and transfer to Fairfield Hospital. Lee Burrows and Mrs Charles Smith with daughter are noted.

Donald Shahan, Logan Beverly Meyers Logan Carl Helber Jr Lee Burrows Enterprise Carl Helber Lancaster Fairfield Hospital Lloyd Harvey George B. Watson Adelphi Charles Smith

Murray City Visitors and Local Police Report

Murray City and surrounding areas report a day of social visits with extended families traveling from Columbus Nelsonville Zanesville Glouster and Newark. The Logan police log notes a Maryland stolen car found in the city and a grass fire near New Straitsville. Donald Mercer of South Bloomingville pleads guilty to failure to provide for minor children and is bound over to the grand jury.

Logan Lloyd Frasier E. Second St Maryland Willard E. Swartzentruber Oakland

Mrs. Ernest Price Elected WSCS President at First Methodist

Mrs. Ernest Price was elected president of the WSCS at the First Methodist Church April meeting. Officers for a two year term include Mrs. Joseph Phillips as vice president and Mrs. Keith Schultz Sr. as secretary. The program featured "Glimpses of a Fast Moving Society" by Mrs. Harold Drake and members planned a rummage sale with a clothing drive on May 4.

Keith Schultz Sr Austin Harburger Arthur Prey P. B. Perkins Harry Hammon Fred Murray Forest F. Deering Clarence Thompson Warren R. Johnson Lester Risch James Stilwell Herbert Walker Leonard Haynes Wilbur Lanning Jr Ralph Griffin Walter Haas Commission On J. W. Woodard Philip Harbarger J. Richard Farmer Harold Drake

Forest Fire on Robbins Hill Burns Five Acres

A forest fire on Robbins Hill in Nelsonville burned about five and a half acres of medium grade timber. It was spotted at 1 52 p m by Edgar Norman and controlled in under two hours. Twenty men from Natco Co plant and local helpers fought the blaze with booster hoses and back fires.

Nelsonville Robbins Hill Richard Moore U. S. Forest Service Edgar Norman Forest Service Snake Tower Natco Co Moore Outlook Norman Orrville Logan New Straitsville Pittsburgh Hollow

Roosevelt Among 49 Prep Entries

BELLAIRE Ohio 1000 youngsters from 49 schools in five states will compete Saturday in the eighth annual Bellaire relays Led by Dayton Roosevelt state AA champions Cleveland East Tech Mansfield Relay winners and Cleveland Collinwood the team that was nosed out in the event NELSONVILLE Sharon Cole Susan Todd Becky Morelock Mickey Cope Mary Moore and Penny Blackford Ohio University students spent Easter at the U S Naval Academy Annapolis Md Miss Cole is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Lowell Cole 327 Fort St

Bellaire Ohio Dayton Roosevelt Cleveland East Tech Mansfield Cleveland Collinwood Tech

Ohio FFA To Hold Meeting

James M Rader and Jesse Davis will be Troy FFA Delegates to the Ohio state convention at the Youth Center Ohio State Fairgrounds April 27 and 28 accompanied by vocational teacher Thomas Daggett The convention opens Friday at noon with a delegate luncheon and business sessions Delegates total from 318 Ohio chapters as announced by Warren G Weiler state auditor and state supervisor of vocational agriculture

Coolville James M. Rader Jesse Davis Troy FFA Ohio State Fairgrounds Thomas Daggett Warren G. Weiler Ohio

Canasta Eight Club Meets at Ruth Hartmann Home

Logan area report says Canasta Eight Club met Tuesday night at Mrs. Ruth Hartmann’s home. Present were Mrs. Mark Rick etts, Mrs. Joe Schrader, Mrs. James Walsh, Mrs. Paul Moore, Mrs. James Comstock, Mrs. Forest Walton, and Mrs. Dallas Heft. Low prize went to Mrs. Walsh and high award to Mrs. Comstock. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Mrs. Heft will host the next meeting.

Logan— Canasta Ruth Hartmann Mark Ricketts Joe Schrader James Walsh Paul Moore James Comstock Forest Walton Dallas Heft Walsh

Emergency Run Aids Lee Burrows At Enterprise

Logan Fire department rushed an emergency inhaler run to Enterprise at 11 10 p m Wednesday to aid Lee Burrows aged 49 who was transported to Hocking Valley Hospital by Sheriff Paul Hartman.

Logan Logan Fire Department Enterprise Lee Burrows Hocking Valley Hospital Paul Hartman

Coolville Church Schedules Change and Local Social Notes

The Coolville Methodist Church shifts to Sunday church at 9 am and Sunday school at 10 am. The Rev. Kenneth Weaver serves as pastor. Various local gatherings are listed, including a Billy Graham program, Jolly Workers Club meetings, and multiple visits and family events across Parkersburg, Columbus Grove, Athens, Belpre, Beverly, and Tuppers Plains. Rodney Arnold born April 6 in Camden Clark Hospital is noted.

Diana Russell Coolville Coolville Jolly Workers Club Anna Washburn Oleta Weaver Marie Castle Mary Wise Freda Blake Arnold Smith Rodney Arnold Camden Clark Hospital Parkersburg Hank Wendorf Larry Bibbee Mike Parker Dean Russell Vicki Russell Bev Thomas Bill Boston Bettina Boston Paul Nease Larry Zuercher Columbus Grove Clyde Parrish A. H. Parrish Richard Parrish Ricky Tommy Mike Williard Jack Parrish Billy Akron Robert Parrish Charleston Thelma Risley Athens Wade Richardson Susie Richardson Becky Brenda Linton Gene Arnold Jay Jeanne Beverly Ohio Nellie Hornsby Myrle Nist Belpre Delaware Marlon Boston Middletown Garlon Boston Jeanne and Lee Jackson W. B. Boston Rio Grande Abe Burdette Charles Gillian Johnny Sue Columbus John Deeter Gillians Marlene Warner Monte Riggle Nazarene Church William Marshall Villa Kincade Ronald Bailey Paula Carolyn Billy Marshall Bethel the Christian Church Tuppers Plains Gale Deeter Rita Baker Benny Deeter Bobby Brenda Lee Virginia Sams David Sisson David Leslie Renae Ganton

Schmitter Is Placed On Probation

Karl Schmitter, 71, of Logan, was placed on two years probation after pleading guilty to second degree manslaughter for a March 12 traffic death of Gertrude Bickel. The judge also suspended his license for 10 years and ordered court costs.

Logan Karl Schmitter Harley Meyer Gertrude Bickel Schmitter Meyer Hocking County Paul Hartman

Green PTA Hears Gustin in Haydenville Meeting

Green PTA held its monthly meeting on Tuesday with a flag presentation. James Gastin, director of the elementary school system, spoke on reading system organization as an illustrating film was shown, followed by a question and answer period. Mrs. Richard Crane won a cake and will furnish one next month.

Haydenville — Green Pta Carr A. J. Stuart Bell Committee Richard Crane James Gastin

Mount St. Mary Hospital New Discharges and Boxing Results

The report lists discharged patients including Miss Thelma Barnhart and Mrs. Mary McGrath from Nelsonville Shawnee and Albany routes, among others, with blood used at six units. Boxing results show Matthews stopping Palmer in Philadelphia and James outpointing Merchison in Miami. Espinosa outpointing Kuroki in Osaka. and Gibson beating Houston 3-2 with a two hitter for a seven-inning no-hit stretch.

Thelma Barnhart Nelsonville George Reynolds Mary McGrath Shawnee Mary Etta Maffin Harold Oliver New Lexington Lucy Wallace Lydia Spearry Albany Linda Standall Philadelphia Len Matthews Johnny Palmer Columbus Ohio Miami Fla Willie James Greenville Joe Merchison Jacksonville Osaka Japan Leo Espinosa Philippines Masakatsu Kuroki

Logan native Bob Davis wins 4-H National Fellowship for 1962 63

Bob Davis, Washington County 4 H agent and Logan native, has been named one of six recipients of the 1962 63 National 4 H Fellowship. The $3000 award supports 12 months of study in the Washington D C area with supervision by the Federal Extension Service. Davis, OSU graduate and longtime Hocking County 4 H worker, aims for a master’s degree selecting from Maryland George Washington University American University Georgetown College or Catholic University.

Marietta Bob Davis Washington County Logan United States National

Logan Calendar April events at Logan High and community clubs

The Logan Calendar lists a vocational home economics open house and style show at 7 30 p m in Logan Senior High School auditorium. United Bible Class meets 7 30 p m at Methodist Church with Mrs Keith Schultz as chair. Saturday features a 1 pm luncheon at Brandt's Mecca Room hosted by Mrs Prieda M Lappen. Bear Run Farm Bureau Council hosts at the Anderson home at 8 pm. Nosth Libri League of Ohio CCL hosts at the Mowery home at 8 pm. Mothers of members guests, Pocahontas meeting at 7 30 pm. All officers and members urged to attend.

Logan United Bible Class Methodist Church Keith Schultz Brandt Mecca Room Prieda M. Lappen Bear Run Farm Bureau Council Mrs Arthur Anderson Nosth Libri League of Ohio CCL Richard Mowery Mothers of Pocahontas

Baldwin Wallace Favored In Meet At Ohio Wesleyan

Fourteen Ohio Conference colleges meet Saturday in new team relays hosted by Ohio Wesleyan. In a 236 man field favorites include Baldwin Wallace indoor champion Akron and host Ohio Wesleyan Bishops. Local fire report notes a car fire on Main Street at 9 04 p.m. Wednesday. Richard Goss was pouring gasoline into his carburetor when it caught fire causing only minor damage.

Delaware Ohio Wesleyan Baldwin-Wallace Akron Logan — City Main St Gallagher Ave Richard Goss West Logan

Officers Elected for 1962 63 in Hocking County

Hocking County Home Demonstration Council elected officers for 1962 63 with Mrs Richard Bowers as president Mrs James Skinner as vice president Mrs Kenneth Minehart as secretary and Mrs Clinton Poling as treasurer Extension advisory representatives include Mrs Bowers Mrs Luther Brimner Mrs Wendell Phillips and Mrs Donald Ellinger Union Furnace Home Demonstration Club will plan and set up a booth at the Hocking County Fair.

Hocking County Bowers Luther Brimner Wendell Phillips Donald Ellinger Union Furnace Home Demonstration Club Hocking County Fair

Logan Couple Isel and Swaim Wed in Nelsonville Church

Miss Clairemae Isel daughter of Mrs Rosetta Isel Nelsonville and James Swaim son of Mr and Mrs Lincoln Swaim Haydenville were married Sunday April 8 at 2 30 pm in the Church of the Epiphany Nelsonville The ceremony was read by Rev Raymond L Sturm Attendants were twin sister Lorette Isel and Mickey Brandon A reception followed in the church parlor The couple reside on Route 595 Logan Route 3

Rosetta Isel Nelsonville James Swaim Lincoln Swaim Haydenville Church of the Epiphany Raymond L. Sturm Loretta Isel Mickey Brandon Route 595 Logan Route 3

County Commissioners approve bills and bid dust control fuel

Logan Hocking County Commissioners approved payments totaling 736.07 to county offices auto gas and dog kennel and authorized the clerk to advertise sealed bids for 70 000 gallons of SC 1 for dust control bids due by noon May 10 in the county auditors office

Logan Hocking County

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