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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1949

Page

5

Logan area pledges 43 for new Red Cross blood program

Logan's American Red Cross Blood Center reports 43 local pledges in the first phase of a campaign to launch a new blood program. Richard C. Gerken, chapter blood program committee chairman, announced pledges after weekend solicitations at the Logan Theater.

Logan American Red Cross Blood Center Richard C. Werken Hocking County Logan Theater Gerken Bloodmobile First Methodist Church

Two School Levies Slated For Ballots In November

Nelsonville voters will decide two operational special tax levies in November. A three mill renewal for five years and a two mill levy for three years would raise about 8000 to 9000 dollars annually for district operations. The board authorized legal steps and discussed stadium repairs and a new gymnasium community center plan.

Nelsonville Nelsonville City Board of Education James F. Shumaker

S G Holland Store to Move to Columbus

Nelsonville内 S G Holland announces closing of the Holland Shoe Store at 25 Public Square about Sept 1 and moving stock to Linden in Columbus where he and Mrs Holland will reside. They have three children in Columbus and plan to occupy a new brick double. Cookson Clothing will take the Public Square room vacated by Holland.

Nelsonville S. G. Holland Holland Shoe Public Square Linden Columbus Mrs. Holland Edwin John Margery Mr. Holland Holland FE. Columbus St Retail Merchants Association Edington Co Hyde Building Cookson Clothing W. Washington St

Quick Mint Balm Relieves Burning Feet At Drugstores

A medicated mint balm gives instant cooling relief for burning feet. It soothes tired feet, softens corns and calluses, and leaves a fresh, cool sensation. available at all druggists.

Byron Phillips Dies at 71 In Columbus Hospital

Nelsonville resident Byron Phillips, 71, died Tuesday in a Columbus hospital after an extended illness. Former bakery owner, he lived on a farm near Albany before moving to Columbus 12 years ago. Survived by wife Stella daughter Virginia and son Byron all of Columbus and one grandson. Member of Masonic fraternity and Scottish Rite. Calling hours at McNamara funeral home in Columbus with funeral Thursday at 1 p.m. and graveside service at Greenlawn Cemetery, Nelsonville at 3 p.m.

Nelsonville Byron Phillips Columbus Phillips Albany Stella Virginia Byron Masonic Fraternity Scottish Rite McNamara

Nelsonville Social Notes Dinner honoring Holland plans

Mr and Mrs Austin Ball entertained at dinner Sunday honoring Mr and Mrs S G Holland who are leaving soon for their new home in Columbus. Other guests were Miss Olive Dean and Mr William Dawson. Circle No 2 WSCS of the Methodist Church leaders will meet at Mrs Williams home Thursday at 7 30 p m.

Mrs Austin Ball S. G. Holland Columbus Olive Dean William Dawson WSCS The Methodist Church Fannie Williams Frances Stage

Death of William Baylum in Springfield Ohio

Wil liam Baylum dies Aug 14 in City Hospital Springfield Ohio. He was husband of the late Belle Brunston Baylum who died June 27. Funeral services will be held in Springfield Thursday with burial there. He leaves eight children, fifteen grandchildren and one sister. Local No. 3905 UMWA will meet at the Kimberly washhouse Saturday at 1 30 p m per secretary Leonard Christian.

Nelsonville Linnie Brunston William Baylum City Hospital Springfield Ohio Belle Brunston Baylum Baylum UMWA Kimberly Washhouse Leonard Christian

Nelsonville Clergy Named East District Leaders

The Rev. B. A. Awe former Nelsonville pastor was named superintendent of the East District of the Ohio Pilgrim Holiness Church in Springfield Ohio. The Rev. Mr Awe will be aided by the Rev. Raymond Simpson of Nelsonville named assistant East District superintendent. The Pilgrim Holiness group voted to split the state conference into two districts.

Nelsonville B. A. Awe Ohio Pilgrim Holiness Church Springfield Ohio Awe Columbus Raymond Simpson Pilgrim Holiness Group

Surprise double birthday party at Turn home

A surprise party was held Saturday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Carl Turn home for their daughter Elizabeth and Mrs. Belva Young whose birthdays are both August 13. A potluck lunch was served to a long list of relatives and friends including Doreatha Powell John Wooten and son Johnnie Mary Gears Esther Warren Joyce Mona Joan Karen Sharon Warren Jeannie Garner Ruth Mackie Billy Rita Ann Mary Vasko Car Turn Lucille Turn Belva Young Phyllis Linda and Elizabeth Turn.

Carl Turn Elizabeth Belva Young Doreatha Powell John Wooten Johnnie Mary Gears Esther Warren Joyce Mona Joan Karen Sharon Warren Jeannie Garner Ruth Mackie Billy Rita Ann Mary Vasko Mrs Car Turn Lucille Turn Phyllis Linda Elizabeth Turn

Burial Services Held For William Griffith

Funeral services for William Griffith 85 a Washington Township farmer who died Saturday night at a son’s Lancaster home were held August 16 at 2 p m in the First Evangelical United Brethren Church with Rev A N Grueser officiating Music by Mrs Clarence Phillips and Mrs Harry Sweazy with Carl Spence at the piano Pallbearers were Lawrence Griffith Harold Griffith Edward Griffith Clifford Griffith W A Griffith and Paul Moyer Interment followed in Oak Grove Cemetery

Logan William Griffith Washington Township Lancaster First Evangelical United Brethren Church A. N. Grueser Clarence Phillips Harry Sweazy Carl Spence Lawrence Griffith Harold Griffith Edward Griffith Clifford Griffith W. A. Griffith Paul Moyer Oak Grove Cemetery

Sanborns Celebrate Wedding Anniversary

Nelsonville couple Ray and Mrs. Sanborn of Big Greens Run marked their eleventh wedding anniversary last Sunday. Attending were Edward Gilbraith and daughter Carol Ann of Chicago, Eldon Gilbraith and sons Franklin and Bobby of Carbondale, Leonard Gilbraith of San Francisco, Arthur Gilbraith of Canton, and Wilbert Sanborn and son James of New Straitsville.

Nelsonville Ray Sanborn Big Greens Run Edward Gilbraith Carol Ann Chicago Eldon Gilbraith Franklin and Bobby Carbondale Leonard Gilbraith San Francisco Arthur Gilbraith Canton Wilbert Sanborn James New Straitsville

Precinct Change Hearings Set For Hocking County

Hearings on precinct changes are scheduled for Aug 26 at 7:30 p m in the Hocking County Board of Elections office. Clerk Dean Collison said Carl Brandt will preside. Proposals include joining Jobs and Colgate into Jobs Colgate Precinct and creating Starr Precinct 3 from Starr 1 and 2.

Logans Hocking County

Woman Pleads Innocent To Embezzling Charge

Sidney Lane Patton of Logan Route 664 Ohio pleaded innocent to embezzlement in an arraignment before Magistrate S B Wikehart. She was bound over to the grand jury under an $800 bond. The charges were filed by Clinton Patton.

Logan Man Arrested On Check Fraud Charges

Logan police arrest 51 year old Norwood C Dennis of 699 W Hunter Sr and hold him for Columbus officials on charges of passing checks with insufficient funds.

Logan Norwood C. Dennis W. Hunter Sr Columbus Logan Police Department Dennis

County 4 H Style Show Set Friday in Hocking County

The 4 H Style Revue will be held Friday at 1 p.m. in Bast hool auditorium. Girls will display projects across seven divisions with two garments for the Ohio State Fair and one entry for the State 4‑H Revue. Mothers and members urged to attend. state eliminations eligibility explained by Mrs. Van Fossan.

Court Grants Divorce and Guardian Named in Minor Case

Esther E. Dillie was granted a divorce from Clarence Dillie in Common Pleas Court. A defendant was found guilty of gross neglect of duty and ordered to pay alimony and costs. Judge Harley Meyer approved C. Wood Bowen as guardian ad litem for Rose Marie Murphy, a minor, in a separate case by Rose E. Coakley and Irene Howdyshell.

Logan Esther E. Dillie Clarence

No Injuries Reported In Route 75 Collision

A late Sunday crash on State Route 75 six miles south of Logan caused light vehicle damage with no injuries. Lloyd E. Beck, 20, of Logan Route 3 tried to pass Lawrence C. Lowe, 30, of Radcliffe, as both traveled toward Logan. Sheriff A. J. Waldron and Deputy Lloyd Frazier said no charges were filed.

Logan A. J. Waldron Lloyd E. Beck Lawrence C. Lowe Radcliffe Waldron Lloyd Frazier

Local Residents Named in Census-Like List

John H Wright 22 of Nelsonville Route 1 works as a day laborer. Betty S Hoisington 18 of Millfield at home. Russell E Tuthill 36 of Zanesville a driller. Gladys L Miller 26 of Rockbridge at home.

John Hubert Wright Nelsonville Betty Sue Hoisington Millfield Russell Edwards Tuthill Zanesville Gladys Louise Miller Rockbridge

Son of Modoc Woman Found Dead at Lake

Nelsonville reports the body of William Temple Murray aged 39 washed ashore along Lake Michigan Monday. He is the son of Mrs Esther Murray, Modoc. Sheriff George Bateman received the telegram from Lake County Illinois authorities with no further details.

Modoc Lake Nelsonville William Temple Murray Lake Michigan George Bateman Murray Esther Murray Bateman Lake County Ill

Buchtel Boosters Plan Picnic Tomorrow

The Buchtel York Band Boosters schedule a picnic Thursday at Lake Hope. Mothers of band members are invited to bring four sandwiches a covered dish and table service and meet at the Buchtel Gymnasium at 11 am for transport.

Buchtel Buchtel York Lake Hope Buchtel Gymnasium

Lawn fete at Turnbull lawn this Saturday evening

Shawnee reports a Queen Esther Class lawn fete on the Turnbull lawn Saturday evening. Homemade cake ice cream ham burgers and coffee will be served. The fete begins at 4 p.m.

Turnbull Lawn

Indians blank Cardinals in 8-0 win with Grarden strong

Rookie Gene Grarden pitched the Cleveland Indians to an 8-0 victory over St. Louis before 55 858 fans, allowing four hits. The recap lists three and five year-old memorable results for context from the sports mirror.

Gene Grarden Cleveland Indians St. Louis Louise Suggs Mary McMillin Cleveland St. Louis Cards Giants

Vet's Burial Held Monday

Funeral services for Harry R. Primmer a World War I veteran from Logan Route 1 were held at Leonard funeral home with Reverend Carroll Chesser officiating. Graveside honors were rendered at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery by American Legion Disabled American Veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars representatives.

Kiwanis Club Seeks Blood Donor Pledges

Logan Kiwanis members completed questionnaires at Blosser's during a closed meeting led by Cleon Tucker. Each member was asked to obtain one pledge for the Red Cross Blood Program, under Richard C. Gerken, chairman of the Hocking County Blood Committee.

Gribble Family Attends Salem Ohio Reunion

Mr and Mrs George Gribble and sons of South Logan were guests of Mr and Mrs Walter Teater in Wheeling West Virginia. Sunday the group attended the Gribble Reunion at Salem Ohio.

George Gribble South Logan

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OUR Athletic Boosters Club Charles Miller Paul Betts Madt Adkins Albert Inman Boosters’ Committee Supt D. W. Codding Este Crabtree S.G. Holland Sport P. O Nolan Wyatt Gleason - Clements Vickers Bes Torst the Cave Murphy Yhem Cartoon — News Nelsonville Social Notes Hollands Orpheum Ore Proudt Joe Yule Renie Riano Castoome George McManus June Harrison Tim Ryan Pat Goldin Origne Capra Logan Man County 4 Arthur Katklosch Vernon Rheinscheld 4-H Advisory Council Carol Hinerman Louise Lash Bonnie Harden Jane Lafferty James H. Wilson First National Bank Bldg Tel Buchtel Boosters Sports Mirror Porto Brandwene Kiwanis Club Athens County Fair Athens County Messenger Community Messenger Athens Gallipolis Pomeroy Point Pleasant
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