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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1955

Page

5

Logan Bridge Collapse Forces Detour and Repair Plans

A wooden bridge over Rush Creek collapsed Friday morning under a heavy semitrailer truck. The incident redirected traffic to Route 664 whileRoute 312 bridge work near completion and detour plans were activated. Owner of the truck was Refrigerated Foods Co of St Louis. passenger Jim Sexton of See Anna uninjured. Route 664 repairs are planned as part of the 996 highway program.

Uth Spionlig Rgea Tos Logan Bremen Foods Go St. Louis G.W. Paul Division 5 Ohio Department of Highways Rush Creek Paul Jim Sexton See Anna Hocking Derry

Hogsett Boy Burned by Gasoline Accident

In Point Pleasant a Hogsett boy was badly burned while starting an automobile. Garland Stanley, 15, was near the motor when his brother pressed the starter, gasoline sprayed his body and ignited. He was taken to a clinic for treatment about 5:30 p.m.

Point Pleasant Setola Hagan Garland Stanley Meu Edna D Gettles

Fund Drive for Hospital Hits 35000 in Victory Heights

The Victory Heights hospital drive has raised about 3550 so far with $31,000 from unnamed contributors added to roughly $2,500 reported Friday. The goal is 200,000 to fund a 40 bed hospital, with a campaign running through Saturday and report meetings at the Moose Home. Workers will complete solicitations by Friday.

Ty Hoe W.W. Smyth Victory Heights Moose Home

City Police Investigate Auto Collision in Logan

City police investigated a minor automobile accident Sunday morning at 10:28 am at the alley intersection behind St. Matthew Lutheran Church. Merlin Whitcraft drove a car with damage to the right front fender and hubcap. Charles Anghiser, 29, of Logan Route 2 operated a pickup truck damaged in the incident.

Logan St. Matthew Lutheran Church Merlin Whitcraft Orchard St Charles 0. Anghiser

Weekend Host Guests in Leon and Nearby Towns

Local residents enjoyed a weekend of visits from family and friends across Leon, Charleston, Proctorville, Gallipolis, and Columbus Ohio. The gatherings included multiple households visiting relatives, with extended stays and Sunday dinners forming a social tapestry of community ties.

A Mir George Powell Morgantown Apent Goodwin Onio Street Dottie Kent Cathy Onio ‘Street Fred Hershey Chambers, Lacon Pearl Smith Leon Millard Smith Davies Nancy Charleston Millard Crookham Hilda Ruth Mario Pumsell Carroll Ohio Ed Kirker Billy Russell Benson Columbus Helen Cossin Lydia Smith W. ‘Smith Arnold Comsin Charles Arnold Stephen Lewis Harris, Jr Proctor Lle Obie Robert Ivette Vikki Dixie Land Robert, Jr Helen Ruth Harmon Point Pleasant Land Charles ‘Thomas and Owenter Gallend Mire Cart ‘Spurlock Chester Casto James Michael

RKO Radio sale signals shift in media power

NY report notes RKO Radio, General Tire and Rubber through General Teleradio plan a 2 million dollar sale. The piece compares money in content to hidden gold, highlighting General Teleradio as a major radio and television entity with networks including Mutual and Don Lee, and signaling broader industry consolidation ahead.

New York America RKO Radio Fares General Tire and Rubee Co General Teleradio, Inc General Teleradio RKO Mt Teeten Pe Don Lee Aetna Thomas F. O'Neil

Paratrooper Richard C. Hur Completes Airborne Course

Pvt. Richard C. Hur, son of Dwight A. Huse of Laurelville Ohio, has graduated from The Infantry School airborne course at Fort Benning Georgia. A graduate of Ville High School he entered the Army in January and completed basic training at Fort Knox Kentucky.

New Minister and Family Move to Parsonage

The Henderson Church of Christ welcomes its new minister and his family who moved last Friday into the seven room parsonage. Mr and Mrs Robert Kesinger and their two daughters relocated from Charleston. The Rev O R Higgins has left to serve another pastorate.

Henderson Church

Spouse Fined and Released After Nonpayment Plea

A domestic dispute led to a guilty plea for nonpayment and a $10 fine for the spouse, followed by county jail time before release once funds were arranged. Deputies arrested several individuals on assault charges, but cases were dismissed for lack of evidence. unrelated note mentions a Kentucky Derby timing issue.

Dexter Waveline Canta Abe Neolapoi Logan Joe Breese Spurgeon Metzler Therate Rriany Toler South Bioomavila Albert Boise Rouse Piphammer Lautwile

Woman Hurt After Fall From Bicycle At Depot Scene

An East state woman was hospitalized after a Sunday accident near Pleasant. She fell from a bicycle at a depot area and suffered a fractured rib and other injuries. The crash occurred around 5:15 pm following a collision with a vehicle, though the rider escaped uninjured. The incident remains under sheriff's department review as details emerge.

Holzer Hospital Rowe 9 Galtpots Ferry Ipeio Means Eyeleft & Fough

Boat Club Charter Adopted in Neches Area

The Neches area boat club announces adoption of its charter as members join to formalize rules goals and activities. Leaders emphasize safety community service and upcoming sailing events for the season.

Boat Club

Two Drivers Crash Red Lights and Get Arrested

A report notes two drivers crashed red lights at the Front and Hunter streets intersection and were arrested Saturday night after pleading guilty before Mayor Joseph Phillips. One was fined five dollars and posted a five dollar appearance bond. A separate item mentions Prince Abdul Rahman of Malaya stating self-government within two years and independence within four years.

Argan Joseph Phillips Ater Front Hunter Streets Sialavan Johore Bahru Malaya Abdul Rahman Miaya

Local Names in Hocking Valley Hospital Notes

Hospital note fragment lists patients and staff including Mrs Harold C Johnson and George Kunkler, with mentions of Waldie Logan and Ashville. Other names include Thom on ion a and New Straiteville, plus a George Barr and Edward Mandy, reflecting a roster of individuals connected to Hocking Valley Hospital.

Hocking Valley Hospital Werote Meu Donald Thomon Ion Waldie New Straiteville Switt Lehman Toe Harold C. Johnson Etwart Mandy Logan Ralph Barr Ashville Geroart Kunkler Columba

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