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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1958
Page
3
At a recessed meeting the Logan board of education approved a resolution asking voters to approve a 9.5 mill operating levy for five years at the November 4 election. The move adds three mills to the current 6.5 and meets state aid requirements.
A farm barn near New Plymouth was destroyed after a lightning strike Saturday night. Ralph Cherry lost oats and hay along with equipment including a feed elevator grain drill wagon and trailer. Fire crews from McArthur kept flames from neighboring buildings as Cherry rescued several vehicles and a tractor. Insurance covered part of the loss. total damage estimate not given. The farm lies on Cherry Ridge road about 1.5 miles north of New Plymouth.
The author recalls childhood visits to a Logan blacksmith shop where boys faced few limits. He describes the shop's bustle, the forge’s glow, hoof shaping, nail fitting, and the sticky, smoky air. He notes a careful, quiet craftsman whose gentleness left lasting impressions.
Logan woman Freda Hicks 38 received a citation for failure to yield at the W Front Street and Hocking Avenue intersection after a Saturday collision with Mabel Walburn 38 of Columbus. Walburn’s car left the road, crossed a lawn and struck a home. Injured were Mabel Walburn and Estella Walburn 76 of Pomeroy.
After two years here Chief Machinists Mate Bernard Garrett is reassigned to Norfolk Virginia. He will enter a Navy air conditioning and refrigeration school as his wife and three children relocate to Wakefield Massachusetts with Mrs Garrett's parents until completion of three months schooling and reassignment.
Lisbon announced Saturday recognition of the new government of Iraq. The move follows a period of diplomatic shifts in the Middle East and affects future relations between Portugal and Iraqi authorities.
Logan bowling opens season at Thomas Recreation Lanes as Fred Thomas nets a 289 in a practice game with 10 straight strikes before a misfired 11th. John adds a 278 single and 755 triple while Letha Woolery posts 219 in a women’s game after lane reconditioning and new automatic pin spotters.
Mary V. West, 39, suffered hip and back injuries and a leg laceration in a single vehicle crash on Poling Road south of Route 374. Taken by private ambulance to Lancaster-Fairfield Hospital. West’s car rolled off a berm after meeting another driver who pulled aside. Vehicle totaled. Deputy John Wells investigated.
Adams won the feature event in a modified stock car program at Lake Logan Speedway last Friday night finishing ahead of Don Frank Ray Holcomb George Sharb and Bill Mason. He also won the second consolation race after a second in the first heat. The Wynn Friction Proofing Co trophy will be awarded for the season’s top point driver. Guests included members of the Logans and Buchtel all star Midget League teams.
Arthur Manns of Columbus arraigned by Mayor Robert Auflick in Nelsonville on state patrol charges for illegal operation of a motor vehicle by cutting in too fast after passing. He pleaded guilty and was fined $25 plus costs on August 1.
Kenneth Doolittle of Nelsonville pleaded guilty to uttering obscene language in Mayor Robert Auflick's court instead of assault and battery. The affidavit was signed by Mrs. Meade Whyte. Doolittle was fined ten dollars plus costs.
Charles Earl Mourn of Nelsonville Route 1 was found guilty by Mayor Robert Auflick on August 3 for unsafe operation of a motor vehicle. He was fined $25 plus costs.
Incumbent Vaughn Collins plans re election and petitions circulate while D W Tucker vows to run again. Both led last year s GOP field in a tight county court race with a four year term at stake in 1957 established county government.
Vivian Spencer 37 wife of William Spencer of Columbus died Sunday afternoon in St. Anthony's Hospital Columbus. Survived by husband two sons Nelson and Billy one daughter Cheryl at home parents Mr and Mrs Wayne Johnson and brother Bayley Johnson of Columbus. Funeral Tuesday 2 p m at Johnson funeral home Nelsonville conducted by Rev Ted Faulconer. Buried Carbon Hill cemetery.
The piece argues that Arab unity and nationalism rose after Israel's Gaza attack and Nasser faced limits in U S aid. It notes Egypt's Suez crisis roots, the Aswan Dam plan, and the choice for the West between opposing nationalism or guiding it toward constructive paths. It previews a discussion on the Nasser myth and reality.
Miss Rita Friel daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Friel of New Straitsville Rural wed Mearl Kokensparger son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Kokensparger of New Lexington Route 1 on Saturday August 2 at Mount St. Mary Hospital chapel. The Rev Father Richard Welch presided with Miss Caroline Friel and Don Kokensparger as attendants. The couple will reside at 117 Pleasant Street New Lexington after a brief Virginia honeymoon.
The Nelsonville Discussion group met July 31 at the Public Library with ten members present. Hawaii was the topic with members adding comments. Next meeting is August 21 at the Public Library.
Miss Dorothy Vorhes and Mrs Frank Jackson hosted a Friday evening dessert bridge at 179 W. Washington St. for Mrs Floyd Hull of Zanesville and Mrs Mary McCune of Cleveland who stayed here last week. Three tables played with high scores by Mrs Kate Edington and Mrs W L Cooley. prizes awarded to the guests.
The Rainbow Girls will conduct a practice session for an upcoming initiation on Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Masonic Temple.
Nelsonville shoe factory workers have contributed 56.50 to defray expenses for an estimated 250 Little Leaguers traveling to Columbus in August. An earlier donation of 47 was supplemented Friday by 9.50 from first floor personnel.
Nelsonville notes three aid appeals and a Care package approved in regular York Grange session Friday. Forty three members attended with refreshments served to both subordinate and junior groups.
Jamie Lee Hall three and a half year old son of Buster and Virginia Hall of Grove City formerly of Nelsonville died Saturday in Children's Hospital after treatment. He is survived by parents three brothers Allen Nolan and Rodney one sister Patricia grandparents Mr and Mrs James Smith and Mr and Mrs John Syx all of Nelsonville Funeral services will be at 1 pm Wednesday at the Church of the Nazarene Nelsonville conducted by Rev Langley Gullett Burial will be in Carbon Friends may call at the home of an aunt Mrs Helen Gilliam Walnut St Nelsonville at any time.
A discharge bulletin lists patients by last name and town including James Lanning Buchtel Mabel Moore New Straitsville Route 1 David Manning Shawnee Roy Mayles Millfield Route 1 Cathy McManaway Trimble James J. Smith Logan Annabelle Bore Glouster Route 3 Elizabeth Gordon Glouster Gladys K Hanula New Louise Bankes Corning Paul McCombs The Plains Ackison Nelsonville Route 1 Junior Lanning Glouster son Edward Cunningham Minersville Virgie Kennell Chauncey Irene Lowry Athens John Clifford Glouster Route 1 Julia Johnson Shawnee Leszak Ochota Nelson Bryda Simpson Shawnee Jean Thomas Murray City Donald Ziegler Logan Charles Dye Nelsonville Edwin Spencer Logan Willard Seel Logan Route 3 Lillie Day Nelsonville Barbara Ann Bernard Corning Idabel Chalfant Glouster Route 3 Carrie Gabriel Logan One unit of blood.
Relatives learned of the death in Dearborn Michigan of Mrs R H McKiddie mother of the late J H McKiddie former publisher of the Nelsonville Tribune Mrs Tom Wolf of Nelsonville traveled to Dearborn to attend funeral services held there today
Nelsonville thanks Athens Mayor Kenneth Sands for loaning one of its fire engines to aid the local department after No 1 truck was badly damaged Friday night. Mayor Robert Auflick of Nelsonville writes that the vehicle arrived in time to assist during repairs and promises careful use and a swift return.
Mr and Mrs Robert Parks of Cincinnati announce the birth of a daughter on July 31 in a Cincinnati hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ralph W Parks and Mr and Mrs Herbert Brill. Mrs Jennie Nelson is the great grandmother.
Corning. Chris A. Kiefer 68 died at his home after a year long illness from lung cancer. He retired Aug. 17, 1957 after 41 years with the New York Central Railroad. Survived by wife Flossie son William D. of Columbus daughter Mrs. Charles Hashman of Lancaster three grandchildren a brother and two sisters. Funeral rites set with rosary Tuesday 8 p.m. at Carl W. Hermey funeral home then calling hours Wednesday at St Bernard’s Church. Burial Maplewood Cemetery New Lexington.
The Athens County Bookmobile will suspend routine trips Aug. 6 through Aug. 9 to be on display at the Athens County Fair. It resumes its regular schedule Aug. 11. Mrs. Waveline Pritchard invites fair visitors to stop by and meet the librarians during the three days.
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