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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1953

Page

2

Logan Osteopathic Doctors Launch Group Practice Plan

Three Logan osteopathic physicians and surgeons announce a group practice at 27 Parkview Ambrose Hotel Building sharing offices with expanded facilities. The plan provides 24 hour on call coverage, near full weekday office hours, and Sunday by appointment, with expanded labs x ray and physio therapy.

LOGAN Hocking Charles F. Rauch John E Jack) Rauch Richard L. Zay Parkview Ambrose Hotel John Raueh Zay Doctors Hospital Columbus Einor Railway Express Agency Gale Ot Doctors Hospital Artif Doctors Varius Des Moines, Jr Still College of Osteopathy Bureau of Hospitals of the American Osteopathic Association AOA

Churches of Logan Serve Worship and Classes

Local churches list Sunday schedules and sermon topics from First Presbyterian to South Hayesville Church of God. Services include morning worship at 9 to 10 a.m. guest ministers and topics such as Men Called Him Master and The Works of the Devil. midweek prayer and other programs noted.

First Presbyterian Church Emil Carlsten Church OF the Nazarene Chris Pre Trinity Lutheran Church Evangelical Uni Brethren

BPW Members Attend National Conference

Logan Business and Professional Women's Club sends six members to the regional National Federation of BPW Clubs conference at Hotel Greenbrier Sulphur Springs West Virginia. Attending are Miss Helen Rush president Mrs Gladys Webb Mrs Shirley Thomas Miss Minnie Louise Bowen Miss Ruth Goodwin and Mrs Margaret Rush. The event runs through Sunday.

Logan Logan Business and Professional Women’s Club National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs

Mrs Clarence Monks Rites To Be Saturday

Funeral services for Mrs Clarence Monks who died Wednesday night will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. by the Rev F M Wentz pastor of the Methodist Church at the Stout funeral home. Friends may call at any time.

Nelsonville Clarence Wo Monks F. M. Wentz Methodist Church Stout Funeral

Marriage Licenses Issued in Probate Court

Two marriage licenses were issued Thursday in Probate Court. Ralph J. Hilsenberg 26 patternmaker Columbus and Patricia A Williams 18 telephone operator Logan. Elmer ata Miller 25 construction worker Tegan Route 4 and Doris Jean Carter 21 at home Union Furnace.

LOGAN Ralph J. Hilsenberg Cohumbus Patricia A .Williams Elmer Ata Miller Tegan Doris Jean Carter Union Furnace

Meteoric Month: November Best for Meteor Observing

November stands out as a prime period for meteor observing due to multiple meteor showers crossing the sky. The month routinely brings bright streaks as Earth passes through debris trails from comets, providing frequent meteor activity for skywatchers.

City To Continue Paint Project On City Buildings

Logan reports a second phase of the city paint program began Thursday under the direction of Harry Shaw, city service director. Work includes the water pumping station, filtration plant, garages, sheds, and planned painting of the police and fire departments buildings along with the ladies’ comfort station wood trim.

Logan Harry, Shaw Eelow City Fire and Police Department Ladies Comfort Station Shaw

Pastor's Son To Speak At Services Sunday

Nelsonville reports Rev Ares Long Sr of the First Grant Church will lead the morn ing service this Sunday. His son, a former pastor, has preached during the pastorate at Camp Christian near Magnet Springs in Delaware County. Also noted is a divorce suit filed in Logan Common Pleas by Freda Dicken against Harrison Dicken of Sugar Grove.

Nelsonville Ares Long A. Longs Whens Crris-l' Gan Vernon Sidney Arthur Long Camp Christian Magnet Delaware County Logan Oss Freda Dickén Church St. Logan Harr: Dicken Suger Grove

Two-Gallon Club Grows New Member Added At Visit of Unit

Logan sees a new member join the Red Cross Two-Gallon Club as the blood mobile visited July 21. Donors include Robert Authel Haydenville and Pettit Bangert Hocking County official among Logan residents. The event marks ongoing donations since the program began in 1979.

Diucal Rauch Doctors Hospital Columbus District Academy of Osteo Ohio State Osteopathic Assomshian Logan Board of Education Itocking County Izaak Wallon League Logan Kiwanis Club Hocking County Hustisford Wis Kirksville Ripon Logan Kiwanis Logan Kevan Club Nint Ohio Mision Zay John Rauch Mectars Hospital Denison University Granville Flooking Payer Red Cross Mary Thompatti Hocking Red Cross Hwead Robert Authel Haydenville Gallun Club Erving Hood Pettit Bangert Fonteda Nill Francis R Sheline Robert Rosser Ralph Hill Gore Donald Tropstetter Kardenyilie Trempsan

James Reedy Appointed County Dog Warden

James Reedy of Route 64 North of Logan was named Logan County dog warden at a commissioners meeting. He was chosen from 1% applicants to succeed the late Howard Brooks, with a term through January 1, 1954.

Logan James Reedy North Af Howard Brooks W. C. Adair Co Carl Swackhammer

Two Minor Auto Crashes Reported by Nelsonville Police

Police report two minor traffic incidents in Nelsonville. At Watkins and Poplar Streets Mabel Call stopped for a turn and was rear ended by John Geers on Glouster Route 3, with police noting minor damage and insurance coverage. On West Columbus Street Eugene Pickett and Charles Wolfe collided while reversing into adjacent spaces, causing slight rear fender damage.

Nelsonville Watkins and Poplar Sts Don Bumgardner Mabel Call St. John St Poplar Watkins John Geers Glouster Pickett Offecr

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Noted at St. Mary

Moment St. Mary Hospital notes admissions and dismissals including Mrs Pearl Moe of Nelsonville and Mr Harry Dishong also of Nelsonville. Dismissals include Mrs Gordon Anderson of Zaleski and Mrs John Coffman of Chillicothe along with Mrs Mary Winefordner of New Sta ttsvith and others.

Momnnt St. Mary Hospital Pearl Moe Nelsonville Harry Dishong Harry Shaffer Murray City Gordon Anderson Zaleski John Coffman Chillicothe Mary Winefordner New Stattsvith Callie Martin Vivian Leeper Jacksonville Margaret Hatem New Lexington

VFW Club Ransacked in Nelsonville

Police report a VFW Club on Riverdale was entered by prying a south side door lock. An inner office door lock was forced, the office ransacked, a cigarette machine opened, 35 packs stolen, a fifth of liquor removed, and about 25 cents taken from the cash register.

Nelsonville — M VFW Club Riverdale James Cope

Births and notices from Hocking Hospital and Pocahontas councils

Birth announcements list Mr and Mrs Clarence Corde Topan a daughter and Mrs Charles O Martis Wellston. Jackson and infant names appear with Eugene Blas Logan David FE Tolber Hamden Pocahontas Council meets Aug 10 in Eagles Hall with ice cream served. A rum mage sale is planned Aug 29 in the Baird building near Frank Keyes store on W Columbus Street. Debates may be left at 210 or 149 W Columbus. next council meeting Aug 24. Nelsonville Premier Club to sponsor a bake sale Saturday starting 9 AM at Wilson Bros grove23.

Pocahontas Kill Eagle Council Degren Eagles Hall Baird Frank Keyes Columbus St Columbus Councy

Triple Murder in Hocking County Shocks 77

In 1877 three people were killed at a Gore area farm near Route 75. William Terrell, 18, allegedly confessed in Logan after fleeing, leading to a life term for Weldon’s murder. Victims included Susanna McClurg’s baby, Nancy Hite, and John Weldon. bodies buried at Os terbein and Webb Summit cemeteries.

C.H. Harris Gore Osterbein Webb Summit Willam Terrell Oho Penitentiary Gare Lagan Howking County Logan Susanna McClurg Levit Sweazy McClurg Nancy Hite John Weldon Ome Weldon McClurg Weldon Young Terrell William W. Terrell Joe King Terre Ohio Gacel Rward Coffimn Terrell Terrell Fami State of Otterbein Wood Summit Ter

Local Boy Hurt In Bicycle Fall At Steep Hill

Nelsonville lad Eddie Collins 15 of Murray City was treated at St Mary Hospital for lac erations and bruises after falling from a bicycle on a steep hill. A deep chin gash required 13 stitches and a second laceration on his right ankle. He was sent home after treatment. William Coakley of Buchtel was treated for a cut on the back of his left hand from a flying piece of file while working at the Buchtel York school property.

Nelsonville Eddie Collins Max Collns Murray City Arount St. Mary Hospital William Coakley Buchtel Buchtel-York School

Two Teachers Are Employed by West Hocking Board

West Hocking Board of Education held a recessed meeting Wednesday night in the County Superintendent S. H. Dillon office and filled two elementary teaching posts. Mae Zimmerman of New Plymouth Route 1 will teach primary grades at Gibisonville, Mae Johnson will teach in Laurelville, with additional instructor positions for South Bloomingville and Gibisonville still to be filled.

West Hocking

Shaw couple announce birth of son in Columbus

Parents of Son T OGAN Mr and Mrs Harry E Woody Shaw of Logan announce the birth of a son Thursday at Diedors Hospital Columbus Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harry Shaw 33 Hill St and Mrs Mary Kelemen Cleveland

T.ogan Harry E Woody) Shaw Logan Diedors ‘Hospital Columbus Harry Shaw Hill St Mary Kelemen Cleveland

Nelsonville Club Seeks Increased Membership

Nelsonville Quarterback Club launches 1953 54 season with membership drive. Cards cost 1 dollar from members or at Shafer News Stand Kuhns Clothing and Bus Station. Jack Mauer president and Lowell Cole outlines football prospects as weekly meetings begin at 7 39 am at the high school.

Nelsonville Shafer Kuhns Clothing Jack Mauer Lowell Cole The Greyhounds

Nelsonville church news and union services announced

Multiple area churches list Sunday schedule with Sunday School at 9 30 and worship at 10 30 led by Rev Arthur J Long and Rev Paul E Hannaford. Evening and midweek services include union services at the Christian Church and Wednesday choir practice.

Christian — Fort and Short St. Z. A. Long Arthur J . Long Methodist Jefferson St. F Melvin Wentz Christian Church Paul Hannaford Wscs Circle Church OF Epiphany Episcopal Paul E. Hannaford Atomic Energy Area First Presbyterian John Lloyd Evans John Richardson Evans Union Furnace New Plymouth Paul’ Hannaford

Rasp Dies at 53 in Jacksonville

Harry H. Rasp 53 son of the late George and Elizabeth Rasp died unexpectedly in Jacksonville Thursday. Survived by two brothers David of Jacksonville and George of Athens, and three sisters Anna Rasp Mary Judson and Ladha Hovenstein. A World War II veteran, he belonged to American Legion Post 414 Jacksonville Eagles lodge and United Mine Workers Local 648. Funeral at Blower Funeral Home Saturday at 2 p.m. with Rev. R. S. Lawrence officiating. Burial in Russell Cemetery. friends may call at the funeral home.

Harry H. Rasp George Elizabeth Thomas Rasp Jacksonville David Athens Anna Rasp Mary Judson Ladha Hovenstein Guyeville Rasp American Legion Eagles, Lodge United Mine Workers Blower Funeral Home R. S. Lawrence Methodist Church Russell Cemetery

Queen Race In Valley Tightening

Gladys Windle maintains a lead in the Valley Queen contest sponsored by the Band Bonsiers club. After a ballot check, second and third places shifted. Patty Locke Barabara McKnight and Marilyn Marvin remain the top four. The race ends September 5 with a procession and coronation planned for Parade Week on September 6 to 12 on the Public Square.

Nelsonville Gladys Windle Bonsiers Club Patty Locke Barrara McKnight Marilyn Marin Mass McKnight Miss Lockeim Bet

Also Mentioned on This Page

Logan Osteopaths Kirksville College Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery C. F. Rauch R. G. Reesman Lan Joan EB Rauch Uhlman Church News of BPW Mrs. Clarence Monks Revere Ware Robinette Hardware Nelsonville Auto Supply la Crosse VFW Hocking Hospital Clarence Corde Topan Charles O | Martis Wellston John Walker Jackson Eugene Blas David FE Tolber Hamden CYLIB Wilson Bros Gore UB Gore School Rells Bill Terrell Nye Chevrolet Fayetta Street Star Brand Great Scott Nelsonville Club Nelsonville Church News H. H. Rasp Howard Keel Polly Bergen Marjorie Main Waka Foch Robert Burton John Wayne Santa FE Republic Feding Johnny Weissmuller White Sale Butler Brothers N, Court St Athens, Ohio
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