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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1956

Page

7

Logan Manslaughter Denied By Athens Driver

Logan Owens 22 of Athens pleaded innocent to driving left of center and to second degree manslaughter after a fatal crash on Route 56 near the Athens County line. He was fined $20 for the left of center offense and held to the grand jury under $300 for manslaughter. the grand jury convenes in September.

Logan Ronald Owens Athens Francis Myers Owens Earle Heinlein New Plymouth Route Heinlein Clarence Jones Hamilton Athens County Fair Jones Bill Kane Athens Highway Patrol Station Myers

Logan Boy Leah Sentenced to BIS as Delinquent

A 16 year old Logan boy was ordered to the Boys Industrial School after a Juvenile Court hearing. He had probation history and prior appearances. He and 18 year old Victor Davis were arrested in Mt Vernon with a stolen auto from Columbus. Davis remains in Columbus. potential charges against him include contributing to delinquency.

Logan Boys Industrial School Victor Davis Logan Route 4 Mt. Vernon Columbus Davis Ralph Blum

Admitted and Dismissed Listed in Local Hospital Notes

Mrs. Ross Anderson of Rockbridge Route 2 welcomed a daughter. Mrs. Paul Mitchell of New Straitsville Route 1 delivered a baby girl. Mrs. Donna Lee Groves of Rockbridge and her son were dismissed. Mrs. Howard Sigler of Logan and daughter were discharged. Mrs. Alex Antonio of Circleville was noted. Corwin Bigham of Columbus and Miss Donna Schein of Logan Route 4 were listed among admissions.

Ross Anderson Rockbridge Paul Mitchell New Straitsville Donna Lee Groves Howard Sigler Logan Alex Antonio Circleville Corwin Bigham Columbus Donna Schein

Explorer credited for finding Orinoco River source

Dr. Herbert S. Dickey is credited with leading the expedition that located the source of the Orinoco River on July 14, 1931.

Herbert S. Dickey Orinoco River

Why Good Time Charlie Suffers Uneasy Bladder

A vintage ad describes Doan's Pills relieving bladder irritation backache and general pains. It claims three actions: soothing bladder irritation, fast pain relief, and a mild diuretic effect to aid kidney function, urging readers to buy the large eco size.

Charlie Dean Doan Degt Adv

Two Deputies Appointed in Logan Department

Sheriff A J Waldron announced the appointment of two deputies in Logan. Alma Edgar of Union Furnace was named office deputy, replacing resigned Allen Smith. Gerald E Morrison 24 of New Straits ville Route 1 was named field deputy, replacing Joe Breeze. Morrison is a former serviceman planning to move to Logan with his wife and one child. Both began duties today.

Logan A. J. Waldron Alma Edgar Union Furance Allen Smith Gerald E. Morrison S. W. Morrison Straitsville Joe Breeze Morrison

Restraining Order Granted in Mock Divorce Suit

Wanda Mock petitions for divorce from Raymod Mock and obtains a restraining order from Judge Harley Meyer in Common Pleas Court. The order bars the defendant from entering the plaintiff home on West St. and from interfering with the care custody and control of the children.

LOGAN Wanda Mock Raymod Mock Harley Meyer Common Pleas Court West St

Local Social Notes From Huntington and Nearby Areas

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Stone of Huntington hosted Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hern. Bonnie Howard Rayburn completes studies in Huntington and will live with her parents while her husband is overseas. Pansy Spires and Virginia McCumber visited Charles French near Zanesville. Mary A. Lee returned home from visiting her mother in Point Pleasant. Gary Fife of Columbus visited G. A. Fife. Gloria Jean Ramsy returned home after visiting grandmother Nettie Campbell in Belle W Va. Millie Shaver visited sister Ida Warner. Junior Clark visits Joe Allen in Sigmior Pa. Charles Hern business trip to Middleport. Judy Thomas, guest of Linda Gray in Butler Pa, returned home. Arlyn Kiser announces birth of first son Robert Edward. they have an older daughter. Mary Quinn of Huntington returned after visiting sister Otto Rothgeb. Mrs Rucker Neal and son Jimmy accompanied her. Bert Hern celebrated 21st wedding anniversary.

Cheshire Ray Stone Huntington W. Va Bert Hern Bonnie Howard Rayburn Elwood Howard Pansy Spires Virginia McCumber Charles French Zanesville Mary A. Lee Roy Daugh Judy Thomas Linda Gray Butler Arlyn Kiser Robert Edward Mary Quinn Otto Rothgeb Rucker Neal Jimmy

Northernmost RCAF Post on Cornwallis Island

Resolute on Cornwallis Island is described as the northernmost post of the Royal Canadian Air Force, located 560 miles north of the Arctic Circle.

Resolute Cornwallis Island Royal Canadian Air Force Arctic Circle

4-H Electric Work Judged at Logan

Judging of 4-H club electricity projects Tuesday named winners in three divisions. First-year winner was Dave Conrad of Logan Route 3, second-year Sam Elbert of Laurelville, and third-year Jerry Leasure of Bremen Route 1. The top entries qualified for the state fair. Judge Elmer Pletcher of Ohio Power Co praised improvements over last year.

Logan Dave Conrad Logan Route 3 Sam Elbert Laurelville Jerry Leasure Bremen Elmer Pletcher Ohio Power Co

Logan Student Wins Scholarship Renewal

Logan native Ralph V. Kinney receives renewal of an Arm co Foundation Scholarship. Kinney, a pre engineering student at the University of Miami Oxford Ohio, retains the scholarship with increased funds to cover transfer to Case Institute of Technology for dual degree work next June. He posted straight A grades last semester.

Logan Armco Foundation Ralph V. Kinney North Wood Kinney University of Miami Oxford Ohio Foundation Case Institute of Technology

Visits by Relatives and Friends Across Columbus Area

Mr and Mrs Robert Denney of Columbus hosted visitors including George Denney and a large group from Kimberly Carbondale and Connett. Other calls came for Don Marsh Clinton Walker Clayton Blackford and Ruth Kennedy with multiple extended families from Pataskala New Marshfield Columbus and nearby towns.

Asbury Robert Denney Columbus George Denney Ronald Marstiller William Dishong Guy Dishong Mary Jo Carol Kimberly Ross Nana Larry Oak Grove Carl Clyde Arthur Johnson Gerald Wend Shirley Barbara Mary Jerry Denney Nettie Nan Carlin Connett Charles Stump Edith Ernestine Clair Glass Nellie Marks Carbondale Willian Wright Buchtel Judy Bailey Pataskala Don Marsh Paul Roley Julia Bailey Henry Bill Denney New Marshfield Herbert Hine Dowler Ridge Robert Marsh Barbara Gardner Clinton Walker Dick Doolittle Jess Logan Bob Smart Nelsonville Clayton Blackford Virgil Nichols New Plymouth Raymond Nichols Clearport Leo Blackford Ruth Kennedy Galine Reta Klinebriel Sylvia Newlun

Rites Planned for Edward E. Bickel

Edward E. Bickel 71 of Enterprise died 12:45 a.m. Wednesday at Hocking Valley Hospital after a heart ailment. He was an oil well driller native of Union Furnace son of Lewis and Sarah McCormick Bickel and a member of Mingo Lodge 171 F&AM. He is survived by wife Gertrude two sons Robert Logan Emerson Toledo two brothers Harry Lancaster James Canal Winchester three sisters Emma Trainor Daytona Beach Fla Lucy Vickers Union Furnace Christina Pence Logan and four grandchildren. Friends may call Leonard funeral home with services set for 2 p.m. Friday Rev R B Hughes to officiate burial in Oak Grove Cemetery Masonic services scheduled 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral.

LOGAN Edward E. Bickel Enterprise Hocking Valley Hospital Bickel Union Furnace Lewis and Sarah McCormick Bickel Mingo Lodge F&am Gertrude Robert Bickel Emerson Bickel Toledo Harry Bickel Lancaster James Bickel Canal Winchester Emma Trainor Daytona Beach Fla Lucy Vickers Christina Pence Leonard Funeral Home R. B. Hughes Oak Grove Cemetery Funeral Home

Local Marriage Licenses Listed for Logan Area Couples

Logan Route 1 and nearby areas see three marriages recorded. Frederick W. Miller 19 a body and fender mechanic and Patricia Jean Guess 17 wed at home in Logan Route. Warner A. Adams 19 a glass worker and Ruth Ann Anderson 18 wed at home in Logan. Franklin J. Upthegrove 34 a minister and Margaret J. Reid 34 wed at home on Logan Route 1.

LOGAN Frederick W. Miller Patricia Jean Guess Warner A. Adams Nelsonville Ruth Ann Anderson Franklin J. Upthegrove Columbus Margaret J. Reid

Logan Society Women Host Veterans Picnic at Chillicothe

Methodist Women group hosted a picnic for Veterans Hospital patients in Chillicothe on Tuesday. The event was sponsored by the local Red Cross chapter and led by Mrs. R. B. Hansel with aid from several Mrs.’s listed. additional helpers prepared food but could not attend.

Veterans Hospital Chillicothe American Red Cross R. B. Hansel H. H. Shirner George Lehman Emerson Crane Ray Steward Kenneth Adair C. F. Acker Harry Hammon

Five Join Gallon Club Of Donors In Logan

Five Logan residents earned their eighth pint as the Gallon Club donors joined when the regional bloodmobile visited on July 23. Names listed include Mrs Avanel Campbell Mrs Carlos Gaffin Kenneth Bright Michael Scaparrotti and Earl Arnett. Next collection is Sept 5 at the First EUB Church educational unit.

Logan Hocking County Blood Donor Gallon Club Avanel Campbell Carlos Gaffin Kenneth Bright Michael Scaparrotti Earl Arnett Richard Gerken County Cross Chapter EUB M. B. Haney

Garden Care: Trim After Foliage Yellowing in Bulbs

Guidelines advise not cutting foliage on tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths until the leaves turn yellow and begin to dry. This timing helps bulbs store energy for next season's bloom.

Elizabeth Gregg to Marry Robert Lee Mock in Richmond

Elizabeth Gregg daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Gregg of Ashland announces her marriage to GS-3 Robert Lee Mock U S Navy son of Mr and Mrs John Mock of 168 E Hunter St The wedding took place Wednesday August 8 in Richmond Ind The bride trains as a nurse and Mock a Logan High School graduate will return to his ship the USS Canberra after leave

Ray Gregg Ashland Elizabeth Robert Lee Mock U. S. Navy John Mock E. Hunter St Logan Richmond Ind GS-3 Mock

Griffiths descendants hold 41st annual reunion at Rachelmacher Park

Family members gathered Sunday August 12 at Rachelmacher Park for the 41st annual Huggins Griffith reunion. Attendees included Bertha Bill of Seattle, Philip and Griffiths of Grove City, E. R. Griffith, Clifford Griffith and their children.

Joshua Nancy Huggins Griffith Rachelmacher Park Bertha Bill Seattle Wash Philip Griffith Grove City E. R. Griffith Clifford Griffith

Registration Monday For New Logan Students

Logan schools will register children not previously enrolled on Monday. Registration runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the junior and senior high offices. The 1956-57 term begins Tuesday, Sept. 4.

Logan Harley Ellinger

Local Families Attend Area Gathering in Logan Vicinity

A large list of residents from Columbus Lancaster New Plymouth Athens and Logan area including Paul Heyde Janet Atwood Olive Atwood Opal Welch Jim Bowers Ruth Anne Bowers Paul Moyer Griffiths Redick Linda Kay Walter Maas Artie Stone Wayne Griffith Mauk Roy Masure Hartsock Bowers and others gathered in Logan vicinity for a community event as noted in the Athens Messenger from August 16 1956.

Paul Heyde Janet Olive Atwood Opal Welch Jim Bowers Ruth Anne Bowers Columbus Paul Moyer Charles Griffith Lancaster Clarence Griffith New Plymouth Arch Griffith Sam Griffith Vyron B. Redick Linda Kay Walter Maas Artie Stone Wayne Griffith

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