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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1947

Page

5

Youth Confesses to Logan Theft Ring in Athens

A 16 year old from Logan Route 4 confessed to 13 burglaries and two attempts across five Logan businesses and Athens stations, totaling 41 dollars. He was arrested Friday at Ferry Filling Station and is held on breaking and entering charges, with the case turned over to juvenile authorities.

Logan Hocking County Athens Sol Ellinger Floyd Duffy Athens City Watt E. State Hollis Davidson Duffy Ellinger Jonsey Eber and Ohie Ogg and Beasley Garage W. Hunter and Spring Woody Sohio J. B. Grogan Athens County Ferry Shouse Sales E. State St Elliott St Grogan

Backache and leg pains signal kidney trouble

Health ad warns that backache, leg pains, swelling, and disturbed sleep may indicate failing kidneys. It cites 3 pints daily urine output and urges using Doan’s stimulant diuretic to flush waste from 15 miles of kidney tubes and relieve symptoms.

Nature Dean Doan

I P Watkins Dies Aged 69 In Logan

I P Watkins 69 of 490 N Walnut Street Logan died Monday afternoon at Grant Hospital Columbus after a relapse post surgery. A native of Athens County he was a building contractor living in Logan over 25 years. Survived by wife Laura and four brothers Ernest Dayton S C Watkins Columbus Daymon California Bert Chauncey. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. at residence. burial Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan I. P. Watkins N. Walnut Sr Grant Hospital Columbus Watkins Athens County Knights Templar Logan Commandery Laura Ernest Watkins Dayton S. C. Watkins Daymon California Bert Chauncey Oak Grove Cemetery

New Executor Is Selected for Rachelmacher Estate

Logan Forest Weinrich is named trustee and executor of the Nils L. C. Rachelmacher estate by Probate Court Judge EF L Ewing. He succeeds Rutger Bleecker Miller who died at University Hospital Columbus on April 14 after twenty years as estate trustee. The will provides a hospital for research after the last survivor, a sister on the Scandinavian Peninsula, dies.

Logan—Forest Weinrich Nils L. C. Rachelmacher EF. L. Ewing Weinrich Rutger Bleecker Miller New York Miller University Hospital Columbus Rachelmacher Logan

Hospital Notes and Birth at Hocking Valley

Logan couple Mr and Mrs John Jones of Buchtel welcomed a seven and a half pound son at Hocking Valley Hospital. Admissions included Floyd Garner of Glouster Route 4 and George F Sparks of Murray City. Discharged were Mrs Harvey Merriman and infant daughter from Nelsonville, Mrs Beverly Watson of Logan, Mrs Arthur Edwards of Logan, Mrs L F Vance of Logan, and Joe Walburn of Logan.

Logan John Jones Buchtel Hocking Valley Hospital Floyd Garner

Logan A marriage license issued to Bell and Riggs

Probate Court officials issue a marriage license to Earl William Bell age 25 of Logan and Ruth Elizabeth Riggs age 29 of Logan.

Logan Earl William Bell Ruth Elizabeth Riggs

Hocking County real estate transfers logged in Logan area

Real estate transfers recorded by Hocking County recorder Mrs. Ethel Bratton show numerous parcels changed hands in Logan and surrounding townships. Transactions include multiple acreage deeds in Green Falls Gore Good Hope and Starr townships plus several Logan city parcels and Glenora Addition lots changing owners.

Logan Ethel Bratton Hocking County Anna M. Cole Arthur Wayne Todd Georgina Todd Inlet Roxy R Charles Schaal Ballard P Mozzlie Shumate Allen T Caroline Barnhart Clifford Rachel Yates Green Township Marryl Jackson Conrad Kirby Conrad Ralph Blanche Hocker Good Hope Herman E. Bowers George F. Bowers Mabel Bowers George R. Bowers White Brothers Laurelville James McManes Clare B. McManes Robert W. LaFollette, Jr Betty J. LaFollette New Cadis Grover Ringhiser Miriam Gerald Ringhiser Falls Township H. D. Bush Mary Bush Raymond John Simmons Murray City Mabel I Eugene M. Harden Walter Giesecke Susan Giesecke John Denner Howard Alice Hartman Eugene M Mable I. Harden Blanche Hacker Ralph Hacker, Jr Eula Hacker Falls George W Luella Gensburg John Clara Hugh Starr Township Bessie Rex Arledge Albert Nungster Salt Creek Township Fred C Juanita Powell Nannie B. Wonn South Logan Addition

Decrease Reported in Hocking County Tax Receipts

Logan sales tax receipts for the year ending Saturday totaled 42953.02, down 73.93 from 1946. For the week ending April 26 receipts were 2534.38 versus 2608.00 last year, while the year total rose 9411.31 from 33041.71. Ralph W. Moorhead, county treasurer, released the report.

Logan Hocking County Ralph W. Moorhead

Plans Set for Columbus Retreat at Shrine of Little Flower

LOGAN The Eastern Deanery of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women chooses May 16 to 18 for a retreat at Columbus Shrine of Little Flower. St. John's parish women may join by contacting Mrs Albert Kaiser, reservations due by May 3 due to limited space.

College Sports Movies To Be Shown Tonight

Logan Kiwanis Club members will view films of several college sports events after the 6 p.m. dinner at Blosser's banquet room. Myron Stoltz, program chairman, announced the plans. Logan High School athletic director Tom Armstrong will present highlights and tactics from the games.

LOGAN Logan Kiwanis Club Blosser’s Myron Stoltz Tom Armstrong Logan High School

Farm Service Agency appoints collection officer in Ohio counties

Collection officer Logan Grady Rhoades of the Columbus Farmers Home Administration will assist local supervisor James Rimelspach in Hocking and Athens Counties Ohio.

Logan — Grady Rhoades Columbus The Farmers Home Administration James Rimelspach Hocking Athens

Shoulder Dislocation Treated In Logan Area

Seven month old Billy Fickel, son of Mr and Mrs Orla Fickel near Logan, received treatment at a local physician’s office last night for a dislocated shoulder.

Logan Billy Fickel Orla Fickel

Logan High alumni plan ten year reunion dinners

Logan alumni association discussed a new format with separate ten year class dinners led by class chairs. Classes 1937 1927 1917 1907 and 1897 would dine this year with a future program and dance at the high school. Memorial Day May 30 was tentatively set for the gathering with open house for out of town alumni and invitations to all graduates.

LOGAN Logan High School Association Logan Daily News William S. Miller Miller Kenneth Bright Roseanne Brown George Blosser

Two Plays Slated At Church May 2

Logan The Women's Society of Christian Service of Webb's Chapel Methodist Church will present two plays on May 2 at 7 30 p m Proceeds go to buy linens for Esther's Hall for Girls Cincinnati Casts include Mrs Clinton St Clair Thomas Fickel and Mrs Orla Fickel in A Mothers Farewell Those in A Simple Matter of Arithmetic are Mrs Edward St Clair Letha Smith and Mary Jane Redd

Mrs Ella E Bush Rites Held in Logan

Funeral services for Ella Elizabeth Bush 68 were held at the Iron Street Church of Christ conducted by Rev Miranda Casto. Music included performances by several relatives and friends. Pallbearers named were George Vermillion Willmot Vermillion Robert Sanders Elwood Bush Eugene Bush and Earl Scott. Burial followed in the new addition of Smith Chapel.

Logan Ella Elizabeth Bush Iron Street Church of Christ Miranda Casto Betty Turner Faye Clark Carlos Montgomery Harry Casto George Vermillion Willmot Vermillion Robert Sanders Elwood Bush Eugene Bush Earl Scott Smith Chapel

Divorce Actions Reported in Local Court Docket

Logan Elmer W. Sanner a minor by William O. Sanner petitions for divorce from Beatrice L. Sanner on gross neglect of duty. Irene Hoy granted divorce by Judge Harley Meyer from George Hoy for extreme cruelty.

Magician Booked for Nelsonville Knights of Pythias Anniversary

Local sleight of hand expert Hollis Tucker will present a program for the Knights of Pythias anniversary observance on May 2 in Nelsonville.

Logan Hollis Tucker Knights of Pythias Nelsonville

Mrs Floyd Nye Visits Tennessee After Family Visit

Chauncey Mrs Floyd Nye returns from a two week visit in Tullahoma Tennessee with her son Dr Kenneth Nye and daughter in law Mrs Kenneth Nye and the children.

Tennessee Chauncey Floyd Nye Tullahoma Tenn Kenneth Nye

Chauncey Dover High Plans Evening Variety Show

Chauncey Dover High School pupils prepare a Wednesday 8 15 p m variety show at the high school auditorium under the direction of Christine Brown music supervisor.

Chauncey-Dover Chauncey Chauncey- Dover High School Christine Brown

Farewell reception for departing Heydes in Logan

The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Heyde were honored with a farewell reception at St. Matthew Church in Logan before their move to Celina where the Rev. Mr. Heyde will become pastor of St. John Lutheran. More than 250 guests attended, with organ music, a quartet, and a farewell gift from Mayor Weltner. The Von Born Society earlier hosted a six o'clock dinner at the church and presented a farewell gift.

Logan A. L. Heyde Celina Harley Meyer Jesus Eugene Miller Theodore Dupler Ned Myers Joe Hartmann Pauline Mowery W. Denzil Weltner Clarence Blosser Earl Schmitter, Jr Robert Johnson Charles Keller St. Matthew Parish Earl Vorhees Elwood Stimson John Stimson St. John Parish von Born Society Heyde

Chauncey Clean-Up Days Announced by Mayor Hines

Chauncey Mayor W D Hines designates annual spring cleanup from Thursday to May 8. Residents must place trash in containers at curbs or alleys for city truck removal. uncontained trash incurs a removal fee. Street Commissioner Mark Sutton will supervise the truck and disposal runs to the northern dumping grounds.

Chauncey W. D. Hines Hines Mark Sutton

Couple To Be Honored At Shower In Chauncey

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Bullock entertain relatives and friends at their Chauncey home Thursday at 7 p m with a miscellaneous shower honoring Mrs Bullocks brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Harry Davis Katherine Spellman who were recently married

Chauncey Lawrence Bullock

Visitors entertained at Mill Street residence.

Guests included Sam Tippett and Chauncey, Mrs. Tippett's sister Mrs. Rose Poling and granddaughter Florence Rose Ricketts from Los Angeles, Calif., and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Egner with son Larry from Galion, Ohio. Mrs Poling accompanied the Egners on their return to Galion.

Chauncey Sam Tippett Mill St

Samuel Williams Rites Arranged in Chauncey Church

Funeral services for Samuel Williams longtime Chauncey resident will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Church of Christ Chauncey with Rev. Ray Pidcock of the Pilgrim Church officiating. Friends may call at the Slisher home on Mound Street until service time.

Chauncey Samuel Williams Church of Christ, Chauncey Ray Pidcock Pilgrim Church George Slisher Mound St

Poston Area Socials and Funeral Observances

April visits and family gatherings mark recent activity. Mr. and Mrs Earl Smathers hosted April 20 with McManaway relatives. Funeral services were held for Thomas Shumway for Mrs North's grandfather. Community notices list multiple visitors, meals, and a ladies club meeting at Boston Schoolhouse with a pot luck.

Sermon on The Person and Mission of Jesus Aired

The Rev. William McKinney will present the sermon on The Person and Mission of Jesus at the local Church of Christ Tuesday at 7 30 p m The choir from Millfield Church of Christ will sing during the service.

Chauncey Jesus William McKinney Church of Christ Millfield Church

Sundry Visits Highlight Weekend in Whichever Town

Mr. and Mrs. Dick Slatzer spent a week with relatives at Portsmouth. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Opperman visited Mrs. Betty Turnbull and Mrs. Cliff Richards at Hocking Valley Hospital Logan Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Colling spent a weekend in Dayton. June Peart, Juanita Opperman Columbus spent a weekend at their homes here. Mr. and Mrs. William Humphrey Columbus spent a weekend with the former's parents here. Jack Gaddis and Bert Ridenour are in Sandusky on business. Charles Webb of New Strasville was in town Friday. Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Shipley and Mr. and Mrs. Andy Davis were visitors in morning Sunday. Daniel Barton Columbus spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Roberts here.

Shawnee Dick Slatzer Portsmouth Robert Opperman Betty Turnbull Cliff Richards Hocking Valley Hospital Logan Clifford Colling Dayton June Peart Juanita Opperman Columbus William Humphrey Jack Gaddis Bert Ridenour Sandusky Charles Webb New Strangeville M. F. Shipley Andy Davis Daniel Barton D, W.W. Roberts

Garden Club Meeting Planned at The Plains Home

The Plains Garden Club will conduct its meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the home of Alta and Elva Cooper The Plains.

Chauncey the Plains Garden Club Alta Elva Cooper The Plains

Doris Mathews Named Administratrix of Emma Gabriel Estate

Doris Mathews of Athens Ohio appointed administratrix of the Emma Gabriel estate, late of The Plains Athens County. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated April 24 1947 Francis D White Probate Judge.

Doris Mathews Athens Ohio Emma _ Gabriel the Plains Athens County Francis D. White

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Logan News Dees Beasley & Mathews, Inc Athens, Ohio Fred R. Beasley Ogg Motor Co Nelsonville, Ohio Glouster Columbus Retreat Reno Club René Ella E. Bush Chauncey News Poston Pratt Sandwich House Dr. S. E. Erbaugh Optometrist Farmers & Merchants Bank Building Tel Logan, Ohio Thrills Otoring Jeaned Og M.out Sing Sernece
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