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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1953

Page

8

Concrete Mixer Purchase Blocked by Hocking County Board

Hocking County Commissioners tabled immediate purchase of a concrete mixer urged by County Engineer Albert Seabright. Commissioner Harry Armstrong opposed, saying no written request or proof of need. final action delayed at least 20 days. Coal bids rejected. bills approved from auto gas and county funds. Dog warden appointment deferred with seven applications on file.

Logan County Highway Department Hocking County Board of Commissioners Harry Armstrong Albert Seabright Armstrong Kennard Coal Co Blair Brothers Harry L. Smith Car Amerine Hoyt McCloud G. B. Renger Howard Brooks

Pastor Accepts Commission In Chaplain Corps Of CAP

The Rev. Paul N. Varner pastor of St Matthew Lutheran Church Logan accepts a major commission in the Chaplain Corps of the Civil Air Patrol and becomes deputy to Ohio Wing Chaplain Forrest Hubbell. He will aid in procuring chaplains for CAP groups while balancing parish duties. The CAP, a federally chartered volunteer auxiliary of the U S Air Force, focuses on aviation education cadet programs and emergency services. chaplain Varner emphasizes nonpaid service to provide spiritual and moral guidance to CAP members nationwide.

Luitheran Logan St. John Lutheran Church Laurel CAP U. S. Air Force Air Force United States America Warner

Church News Summary from Logan Diocese

Church notices list services at multiple congregations including First Presbyterian Logan Trinity Lutheran Salt Creek Valley Pilgrim Holiness and First EUE. Times cover Sunday school 9 30 to 10:15 am worship ranges 10:15 to 10:30 am with sermons on positive preaching reconcilia tion and faithful unto death.

First Presbyterian Church R. B. Wilson Church OF the Nazarene NYPS Trinity Lutheran Church Lutheran Laymen's League Salt Creek Valley Pilgrim Holiness Church FIRST EUE ST. Matthew Lutheran Sunday School ST. John Lutheran Gore Circuit C. P. Hinton Gore Oroville South Haydenville Church of God

Blackstones Hold Reunion at Marion Grange Hall

Logan hosts second annual Blackstone family reunion with 100 attendees. Charles Blackstone presides. Jerry Blackstone organizes entertainment. Officers elected for 1954 include president Jerry Blackstone and vice president Vinton Hodge.

Logan Blackstone Marion Grange Hall Charles Blackstone Jerry Blackstone Thornville Vinton Hodge Thurston Harry Mount Logan Route 1 Homer Blackstone Dan Blackstone Fannie Blackstone Ray Blackstone John Blackstone Hal Phelps Pearl Blackstone Ralph Blackstone Harold Daubenmier Clara Phelps Estella Blackstone Alva Cordell Lucy Cordell Helen Deible Delmar Freeman Lancaster and Vicinity Mary Flowers Clarence DeLong Clark DeLong Merle DeLong Earl DeLong Dixie Rose Carroll Everett Crow Carroll James Blackstone Harold Blackstone Merle Scholl Chris Frey Columbus Edward Howard Charleston Linton Nelsonville Mary F. Shaeffer Pomeroy Roy Blackstone Sidney Elmer Hite Pataskala Phil Blackstone Bremen Carl Geiseck Granville Mattie Mercer Springfield

Sewing Club Meeting Held

GLOUSTER The McLeish Sewing Club met Tuesday evening at the Lakeway Restaurant with Ruth Swaro entertaining. Lunch was served to members Faye Nott Ruby Norris Mae Stump Rose Craig Mae Losey and Jackie Swaro Connie and Beck thy Andrews a new member won prizes in contests. The next meeting will be in September at Mae Losey’s home in New Lexington.

Glouster McLeish Sewing Club Lakeway Ruth Swaro Faye Nott Ruby Norris Mae Stump Rose Craig Mae Losey Jackie Connie Jackie Losey Beck Thy Andrews New Lexington

Local Social Notes From Glouster and Nearby

Glouster residents Mr and Mrs Ralph Judson and children Darryl and Janice Fond du Lac Wisconsin vacation with Ralphs parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Judson and Mr and Mrs Dwight Martin of Murray City. Mr and Mrs Charles Caldwell visit Columbus with their children Mr and Mrs Harry Dehman and Junior Evans en route to overseas duty. Mrs Catherine Sabo Hollister returns from Millersport Ohio after three weeks caring for daughter-in-law Mrs John Sabo. Mrs Sabo reports her daughter-in-law improving and able to leave a wheelchair.

Ralph Judson Darryl Janice Fondida Lac Wise Thomas Judson Dwight Martin Murray City Charles Caldwell Columbus Harry Dehman Junior Evans California Catherine Sabo Hollister Millersport Ohio

Logan Couple Granted Marriage License

William C. Smith a 31 year old plumber and Lillian P. Smith a 29 year old waitress both of Logan obtained a marriage license in Probate Court. The same day the estate of the late Taylor B. Mercer was inventoried and appraised at 5405.78 dollars.

LOGAN William C. Smith Lillian P. Smith Taylor B. Mercer

Summers Sues for Divorce in Common Pleas Court

Pauline Summers files for divorce from John Summers in Common Pleas Court alleging gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. She also seeks other relief permissible under the suit according to the petition.

Logan Pauline Summers Common Pleas Court John Summers

Glouster Area Churches Plan Weekly Services

Glouster area churches list services for multiple denominations including Church of Christ Methodist Holy Cross and others. It notes ministers, sermon titles, Bible study times, youth groups, and weekly schedules through Sunday and midweek sessions.

Church OF Christ Daniel K. Teater Jerry Ginnan R S. Lawrence Uzed Youth Fellowship Edith Zinn Church OF the Nazarene H. Swartz Holy Cross Anthony Nickel William Parham Trimble Methodist Lester Calvert Jacksonville Methodist L. Colvert Colvert R. S. Lawrence of Glouster Jacksonville Trimble Methodist Church Calvert Millfield Wilbur EF. Crace Trimble Church OF Christ Gilbert Courtney Clarence Mulkin Mulkin Hollister Wilbur FE. Crace Edward Phelps Oakdale Church OF Good Miles E. Hoon Hooper Ridge Seventh Day Adventist C. R. Spangler Concord A. N. Maxwell Jehovah's Witnesses

Logan Junior Chamber to Host Charity Horse Show

Plans by the Logan Jaycees call for a Sunday charity horse show at Hocking County fairgrounds with over 70 entries expected. The event offers 18 classes with judges Mike Moran Xenia and Logan’s Jay Cole as ringmaster, proceeds aid the Christmas basket fund and local religious programs.

LOGAN Logan Junior Chamber of Commerce Hocking County Fairgrounds Ohio Mike Moran Xenia Jay Cole Bill Cooper Portsmouth

Belkas Welcomes Son as Local Wrestler Awaited

Logan area reports a son born to wrestler Chris Belkas and his wife Mrs Belkas at Hocking Valley Hospital. The newborn, eight pounds 12 ounces, adds to the Belkas family linked to Greek heritage and local wrestling fame. The elder Belkas, known for TV and live appearances, was set to wrestle Jackie Nichols in Pittsburgh and Bob Geigel in Logan on upcoming cards.

Belkas Chris Chris Belkas Virgil Linn Route 180 Linn Nickie

Jacksonville water plant open for tours Sunday

Jacksonville Board of Public Affairs will hold an open house Sunday from 8 am to noon at the water plant to showcase the new pump houses and equipment. After recent improvements the village now has plentiful good water with no spray or usage restrictions. Neighbors are invited to attend the inspection.

Glouster Jacksonville Board of Public Affairs Board of Public Affairs Jacksonville

Daughters of St. George Club Donates Five Dollars

In Glouster the Daughters of St. George held their annual picnic in Memorial Park Tuesday evening. A dinner and business session followed with Mrs Grace Zimmer presiding. the group voted a five dollar donation to the Boy Scouts. Mrs Kate Vaughn received a mystery package. Ten members and three guests attended, including Mrs Laura Skinner, Miss Elizabeth Skinner, and Mrs Neva Cunningham, with Sept 1 noted at Mrs Blanche Strohmeyer home.

Glouster Daughters of St. George Club Memorial Park Grace Zimmer Boy Scouts Kate Vaughn Laura Elizabeth Skinner Neva Cunningham Blanche Strohmeyer

Mrs. Dora Nichols Dies at 64 in Glouster

Mrs. Dora Nichols 64 died at her Allen Street home. She was preceded in death by her parents two sisters and a brother. Survived by husband Ervil Nichols. Funeral services Saturday at 2 p.m. Wallace funeral home officiated by Rev. Frank C. Cleveland. Burial in Glouster Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Glouster Dora Nichols Allen St

73rd Birthday Is Celebrated

GLOUSTER A supper was served recently in honor of Mrs Maud McGee who was celebrating her 73rd birthday anniversary Guests included Mr. and Mrs Robert Post and children Dixie Carolyn Sue Beckey Kay Bobby Dottie and Debbie of Corning Mrs Basilmore of Taylor Ridge Maxine McGee and Dolly McGee of Columbus Mrs Hazel Long and granddaughter Diana Beckley Mr and Mrs Harold Beckley and children Hazel Lee and Butch Tiffin Mr and Mrs Leonard McGee and sons Billy Jack and Jimmy Mrs Donald Sullivan and children Ronnie and Brenda Porterville Mrs Rose Ferguson of Crooksville Jim Clayburn of Parkersburg Va Jack Andrews Mr and Mrs Dan Hogue Mrs Helen Hogue and daughters Gertrude Kay and Lou all of New Lexington Mr and Mrs Jack Vore and children Patty Ronnie Ginger Keith and Kenneth Dayton

Billy Jack Jimmy Donald Sullivan Ronnie Brenda Porterville Rose Ferguson Crooksville Jim Clayburn Parkersburg Jack Andrews Dan Hogue Helen Hogue Gertrude Kay Lou New Lexington Jack Vore Patty Ginger Keith Kenneth Dayton

Vacationing Bingmans Tour Virginia Beach and D C

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bingman and daughter Barbara of Athens spent two weeks vacationing in Virginia Beach and Washington D C. En route home they halted overnight with Mr and Mrs William Williams in Shawnee, the Bingmans parents.

Virginia Kenneth Bingman Barbara Athens Virginia Beach Washington, D. C Bingman William Williams Shawnee

Circle To Meet In Republic Ave Home

Oakdale Friendship Circle will gather Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs William Harry on Republic Avenue for a regular meeting and friendship activities.

Glouster Oakdale Friendship Circle William Harry Republic Ave

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