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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1955

Page

3

Logan Rotary hears natural gas story in Ohio supply plan

Logan Ohio Fuel executive Miss McGruder outlines rising demand and storage. Ohio Fuel operates seven underground storage fields to warehouse gas for year round supply. Gas from southwest reaches homes via a vast pipeline network with 345 day capacity.

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Logan Society Meeting Involving Marion August 18 Announcement

Logan Society and Aarion Grange met Friday evening with 85 guests and members present. Mrs. Robert Holloway led the program with readings by Mrs. Clarence Skinner and Paul Thrush, and Miss Louisa Holloway prepared a radio script. A program by Fairfield County Pomona Grange is planned for Sept Ti at Antioch. Refreshments followed. Wayne Timberlake presided over the business session and reports were given by youth and student secretaries. Several pastors were noted as recently hospitalized.

R Aarion Grange George Fe Robert Holloway Mller Chapel Grange Wrge Clarence Skinner Paul ‘Thrush Aer Harey Armatrong Louisa Holloway Marion Ara Walle Fairfield. County Pomona Grange Pomona Antiocs Hal T Kitchen Sep S.A. Steele West Union Ohio RD. Kitzmann Harris Edward St. Clair Jack Glick Ruth St. Clair

Two Houses Vandalized in Nelsonville Area

The Hocking County sheriff's department investigated damage to two houses on Run road near Nelsonville. Doors and windows were broken in one home while bricks were thrown on a roof of the other. Preliminary inquiry continued with deputies on duty.

LOGAN Ore Run Jerse Dent Fister

Vacationers and visitors gather in Columbus region

Mr and Mrs Ken McKibben and children Mike and Pam returned to Columbus after a several days vacation with relatives. Relatives from Columbus and Chillicothe visited here. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Donald Hoskinson and children Rita Kay Jimmy and Johnny from Columbus, and Judy and Carolyn from Chillicothe. Others visiting included Mr and Mrs One Johnson and family, and Donald James staying with his father Albert James of Pittsburgh. Cincinnati visitors Grace Ann Cochran and family spent time here. Sunday guests were Mr and Mrs Charles and daughter and Mrs Norma Lukin of Cincinnati. Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Lews and son David Lee of Dayton. The Gaston family from Athens visited. Mrs Perry Pinney's son-in-law M Couch of Everett Wash suffers spinal injury from an automobile accident. The Burley family and others hosted picnics at Old Man's.

Thomas James Pittsburgh Celia Cochran Detroit William O'Neal Grace Ann Cochran Paul Dianne Barbara Sue Cincinnati FH. Chapman Charles Norma Lukin Frank Lews David Lee Dayton Richard Gaston Athens Gaston Theodore Felt Perry Pinney Couch Everett Wash Spinal Inc Albert Burley Denny Sheryl Ted Haene Donnie Baltimore Old Man's

Carrier Bay Reports Bag Theft on Henrietta Ave

John Young reported the theft of his paper bag and about 17 in collection money Monday afternoon. A messenger said a baby and money were taken from a bicycle on Henrietta Ave near 3:15 pm while he was at the scene. police continue the investigation.

Logan John Young Henrietta Ave Eo My Ito Pox Oem

Families and visitors gather in Vinton and nearby towns

A long list of local residents and relatives are noted visiting, calling, or attending events in Vinton Route 2 and surrounding communities, including Mr and Mrs Hartsook, Dr Don White, the Welh family, and numerous others from Gallipolis, Wellston, Columbus, and Chesapeake. The item mentions a funeral, family reunions, leaves from service, and social calls amid community life. Also noted is Airfield Alert at Dryland, describing Alert on Ellesmere Island as Canada US weather station near the North Pole.

Vinton Narcare Russell Harnest Welh Jennie Elliott Stra Holt de Woods Gallipolis Huntington Anna Thelma Woolf Brown Gyms DE Cobby Felina Carlana Cir Sonee Walter Hamilton Maggie Hamilton Donald Wilcox Mex Stella Wilcox Columbus Mra Bil Satter Mineral City Rees, Gooch Johnatown Stra Bana Porter McArthur Hazel | Glover Berg Reen Jona’. Rees Gardenia Stanley Barcus Jackie Maynard Fona M. G. Fergu- Mir Will Thomas Richard Tackle Maynard Milas Johnston E.S. Helmer Charlemon Robert Heimer Eddie Ames Mr Ames Hay- Genville Harry Phillips Bidwell Archie Ames Legion Alert Dryland Ellesemere Island North Pole

Glouster Social Notes Highlight Local Picnic Plans

Glouster society notes list annual Pic nic details for the CWS of Trimble Church of Christ at Mrs Williams Shiney home Wednesday at 6 pm with covered dish and own service. WSCS picnic in Glouster Memorial Park Thursday at 4 30 pm. past chiefs annual picnic at Memorial Park Thursday 4 pm. Rainbow Corner Sixth Street will provide rides. Nearby visits include families from Columbus Elyria Piqua Zanesville and other locales with multiple family guests.

Glouster Social Notes CWS of Jacksonville WSCS Glouster Memorial Park Rainbow Corner Sixth Street Memorial Park Glouster

Ohio polio toll rises to 267 with 42 new weekly cases

Ohio health department reported 42 new polio cases for the week ending last Saturday, bringing the year's total to 267. The prior year’s week had 104 cases, totaling 414 for that year. The age breakdown shows cases in under ten and eight to nine year olds.

Ohio Olumbus Laio State Health Department

Bible Film Showing Set at Two Places

A moving picture venture Into Faith will be shown at Concord Church three miles northeast of Millfield Saturday at 7:20 pm and at Ames Bern High auditorium Sunday at 11 am The Bible film story centers on evangelistic minister Rev Oral Roberts and the film is promoted by local church groups.

Concord Church Millfield Ames-Bern High Auditorium Oral Roberts

Logan High States Capitol Concert Preparation

Logan High prepares for its Capitol concert with daily rehearsals after school. The band meets at 4 30 pm and the concert starts at 7 pm. Buses are due to arrive in Logan at 10 30 pm, according to Houk.

Canene Becyming Pam Logan Houk

Union Furnace Band Plans Thursday Rehearsals

Union Furnace High School announces summer program rehearsals for the senior and junior bands. Mary Jane McKinney directs sections with times for trombone 9:30, trumpet 10, clarinet 10:30, horn 11:30, flute 9 and 1 pm, percussion 2 pm, and full senior band at 6:30 pm Thursday. Friday repeats for junior members with specified section times and a pull rehearsal at 2 pm.

Rhearsal Marvalen Armstrong Mim McKinney Me McGhes B.J. Bryan L. Taylor M. McDaniel

Struble Rites Wednesday

Funeral arrangements set for Mrs Rebecca Ellen Struble 91 widow of James E Struble who died Sunday at Parkview Nursing Home Columbus after a long illness. Native of Hocking County she lived near Logan and was active in the Methodist Church. She is survived by five sons Karl C Walter W Columbus Robert R Zanesville James E and Charles of Logan a brother John Aurand and five grandchildren seven great grandchildren. Services planned for 2 pm with burial at a local cemetery.

LOGAN Mra Rebecca Ellen Struble James E. Struble Parkview Nursing Home Columbus Hocking County Indand Logans Methodist Church Mra. Strubb. Ie Karl C Walter W Columbus Robert R. Zanesville James E Charles Logane John Aurand Serviers Logan—Weey Hutchna Rwley T. Benton Bento Barnettaer Bas Gan Weax James Davis Ascot Ana Sane

Oakdale Church to Observe Fiftieth Anniversary

Oakdale Church marks its fiftieth anniversary next Sunday and Homecoming Day. The church was organized by Elder Frank Davis. Clara Davis of Athens, a great granddaughter of Elder Davis, attends a college in Lexington Kentucky majoring in religious education.

Oakdale Frank Davis Clara Davis Athens Elder Davis Anda College Laxington

Three Motorists Forfeit Bonds in City Hearings

Three motorists faced bond forfeitures after failing to appear for arraignment in Mayor Joseph Phillips court. Paul Altier, 18, of Nelsonville, was cited for 50 mph in a 2 mph zone on E Front St. Dwight West, operator for Athens County Dren’s Home, was arrested at 5:90 am for 50 mph in a 7-mph zone and illegal movement on Lowell. Stanley, 20, of Albany Route 2, was arrested at 11 pm on W Hunter St for driving without an operator’s permit.

Sanames — Sient Ate Waren Ty Moter City Por Nee Ippene Joseph Phillips Paul Altier Nelsonville E. Front St Dwight West Athens County Front St. Lowell Stanley Albany W. Hunter St

Fall Injuries Reported Near Nelsonville

Nelsonville brief reports that Mesner Courtney and Alonzo Flesina sustained injuries after a fall near the waterfront. Mr and Mrs Figgins Nave left Lanealde and details remain unclear.

Nelsonville Mesner Courtney Mex Alonzo Flesina Washington St

Society Notes From Athens And Logan Regions

Mrs Myron Sevette of Athens reports a new son. Mrs Wilford Six and Mrs Joseph Scott of Logan announce births. Mrs Lester Nihiser of Logan Route 2 and Mrs Clifford Ash of Logan also share the arrival of a child, with families noting the event.

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