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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1956

Page

2

Three Minor Accidents Involving Logan Police Weekend

Logan police investigated three minor weekend collisions. At 7:10 p m Saturday Forrest Ward 36 Troy and Jess Swick 59 Logan left front fender damage Swick charged with reckless operation bonded $25 later forfeited. Other crashes involved Clyde Bell and Clyde Beecher on Front Street and Robert Courter rear ended by A F Kaneman no charges filed.

Logan W. Hunter Front Streets Forrest A. Ward Troy Jess E. Swick Front St Swick E. Front S. Culver Streets Clyde E. Bell Junction City Route 1 Clyde E. Beech

14 Year Old Escapes Then Surrenders at Truck Stop

A 14 year old Toledo boy who fled the Boys Industrial School at Lancaster gave himself up at Phil's Truck Stop near Logan after three days on the run. He rode there with station operator Phil Norris who brought him to the sheriff. He said he left a companion behind. Authorities found the second boy at a hillside farm. Both youths were returned to BIS custody.

Logan Toledo Lancaster Phil Phil Norris A. J. Waldron Ralph Emerson BIS

Generator Theft at Sand Run Mine Reported

Logan police report theft of copper from a Sand Run mine. Thieves entered the premises in the past two weeks and dismantled a generator to remove copper armatures. Owner Harry Galentin of Logan reported the loss. deputies Kenneth Rheinscheid and Gerald Morrison investigated.

Logan Sand Run Hocking County

Drunken Driving Nets 150 Dollar Fine and Jail Time

Logan Lancaster man Eugene E. Hamilton 36 was sentenced to Hocking County jail after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated. He received a 150 dollar fine, costs, and a mandatory three day jail term. Companion Robert W. Bartley 28, and William Guess 48 faced intoxication and disorderly conduct charges with fines and jail terms for nonpayment.

Logan Lancaster Hocking County Francis Myers Eugene E. Hamilton W. Main St Robert W. Bartley William Guess

Mrs Sayers 82 Dies In Athens Hospital

NELSONVILLE Mrs Eliza beth Sayers 82 of 933 Poplar St died Sunday afternoon in an Athens hospital after an extended illness Born in England she came to the United States as a child She was the daughter of the late George and Martha Standall Her husband John and a son Roy preceded her in death She is survived by a son Sgt Ray Sayers at Ft Knox Ky a daughter in law Mrs Harriet Sayers Nelsonville and six grandchildren She was a member of the Eastern Star and the Christian Church Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 pm in the Johnson funeral home Rev J A Long to officiate burial will be in Green Lawn Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home anytime

Nelsonville Elizabeth Sayers Poplar St Athens England George Martha Standall John Roy Sgt Ray Sayers Ft. Knox Harriett Sayers The Eastern Star Christian Church Johnson Funeral Home J. A. Long Green Lawn Cemetery

Rheinschelds Dies After Long Illness at 85

Logan man L Rheinschelds 85 of 689 E Second St died at 4 am Sunday at Hocking Valley Hospital after a long illness. He was a Starr Township native and retired farmer. Survived by Ada his wife two sons Merlin and Delbert eight grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Friends may call Woodard Funeral Home until 2 pm Tuesday services at St Matthew Lutheran Church officiated by Rev Thomas C Smallseed. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Lewis Rheinscheld Second St Hocking Valley Hospital Starr Township Hocking County Rheinscheld Ada Merlin Rheinscheld Delbert Rheinscheld Union Furnace Henry Rheinscheld McArthur Dan Rheinscheld Charles Rheinscheld Columbus Woodard St. Matthew Lutheran Church Thomas C. Smallseed Oak Grove Cemetery

Path of the Gods site in Hawaii marks Cook murder

Kealakekua on Hawaii Island is identified as the location of Captain James Cook’s murder, tying the explorer and his voyage to this historic site. The note highlights Cook as the discoverer of mid Pacific islands and situates the incident at Kealakekua Bay.

Kealakekua Hawaii Island James Cook mid-Pacific Islands

Seven Logan Teens Injured in Auto Crash

Seven Logan teenagers were shaken but uninjured when their car left Clapper Hollow Road and rolled onto its roof about a mile north of Route 180. Driver Henry H. Meyer, 16, reportedly lost control on loose gravel. Sheriff’s deputies investigated and no injuries were found after doctor checks. The group had been driving back from Dr. J. W. Doering’s cabin party. The car sustained fender and body damage. Separately, a Sun Oil Co. semi truck jackknifed on West Hunter Street after rear brakes locked. driver Carl L. Hudson, 33, of Columbus, was unhurt and both cab and trailer front ended damaged.

Logan Clapper Hollow Route 180 Henry H. (Heine) Meyer Sheriff's Department Columbus Hudson

Route 4 Man Fined For Assault and Battery

Chester Speelman, 24, of Logan Route 4, was arraigned after an arrest Sunday. He pleaded guilty to assault and battery filed by his sister Barbara Nutt. He received a $25 fine, costs, and 30 days jail with the sentence suspended for good behavior.

Logan Chester Speelman, Jr E. E. Bright Speelman Barbara Nutt

Picnic Held For Lancaster Eagle Gazette Employees

The staff and families of Lancaster Eagle Gazette attended a Buckeye Lake picnic Saturday. Mr and Mrs Welter Bartholomew along with Jane Ann Freddie Joe Evans Hand and Mrs Anthony J Toerner are named attendees. A chicken dinner and game prizes were provided by the newspaper.

Logan Welter Bartholomew Jane Ann Freddie Joe Evans Hand Anthony J. Toerner Lancaster Eagle Gazette Buckeye Lake

Meeting Postponed By Loyal Workers Class

Nelsonville report states the Loyal Workers' Class of the Methodist Church postpones its regular monthly meeting scheduled at Virgene Carpenters until further notice.

Nelsonville Loyal Workers’ Class The Methodist Church Virgene Carpenters

Television Cameras At The Democratic National Convention

Charles Mercer notes the Democratic National Convention coverage by television and radio. Editors and network executives clash over camera focus while commentators debate whether cameras should show delegates or the platform. After initial novelty the coverage settles into reporting rather than gadgets.

Charles Mercer New York Paul Butler CBS

Queen Entrants Named for Nelsonville Parade of the Hills

Four candidates for the queen's crown in Nelsonville's Parade of the Hills include Mary Wycuff and Judy Dupler representing Carbon Hill and Sylvia Newlan and Joyce Schenz from Buchtel York.

Nelsonville Mary Wycuff Judy Dupler Carbon Hill Sylvia Newlan Joyce Schenz Buchtel- York

Presbyterian Missionary Society Picnic Highlights 31 Members

The annual Presbyterian Missionary Society picnic took place August 10 at the roadside park with 31 members and guests attending a picnic dinner followed by a brief business meeting led by president Mrs. Pearl McBride. Numerous visitors and local residents joined extended family visits, admittance, and dismissals noted for several area towns and counties.

Syracuse Presbyterian Missionary Society Pearl McBride Roy Ray Paul Robert Ray Proctorville Roy Winebrenner Herbert Parker Carl Biddle Carolyn Winterhaven Fla Harry Hulbert Akron Clay Tuttle Silver Ridge Herbert Fitzgerald Henry Myford Dayton Elizabeth Duckworth Frank Morgan Portsmouth Robert Morgan Mickie Detroit Frances Ritter Tommy Summerfield Chester Howard Kay Parker Clarence Magill Columbus Lawrence Whitlatch Mattie Springer Donald Lisle Norma Lisle

Nicholson Family Listings Across Dexter Columbus Rutland

A compiled notice names numerous Nicholson family members across Dexter Columbus and Rutland plus related households. It lists Marvin Chase Ward Nicholson Margaret Ann Evelyn Shilling Judy Vivian Johnny Linda Elizabeth McCumber William Nicholson James Clark and children Erma Phillips Donna Will Ernest Nicholson Michael Billy Seth Nicholson Norman Willa Dean Duane M A Nicholson Ronald O W Wiseman Kay Nicholson Roy Wiseman and daughter Joy from Harrisonville and neighboring towns.

Albany Marvin Chase Dexter Ward Nicholson Ward, Jr Margaret Ann Evelyn Shilling Judy Vivian Johhny Linda Elizabeth McCumber Columbus William Nicholson James Clark James Roger Robert Kathryn Marie Erma Phillips Donna Will Rutland Ernest Nicholson Michael Billy Seth F. Nicholson Norman Willa Dean Duane M. A. Nicholson James Nicholson Ronald O. W. Wiseman Kay Nicholson Pomeroy Don Wood Harrisonville Roy Wiseman Joy

D L Johnson Dies Sunday in Mount St Mary Hospital

Nelsonville Ohio D L Johnson 82 of Longstreth Nelsonville Route 1 died Sunday morning after surgery in Mount St Mary Hospital He was a retired coal miner born in Greenup Ky He is survived by a son Thomas three daughters three brothers one sister 13 grandchildren eight great grandchildren and a late wife Florence He was a Knights of Pythias member Funeral services set for Wednesday 1 p m at Johr Funeral Home with Rev F M Wentz officiating burial in Oak Grove Cemetery Logan Friends may call at the funeral home.

Greenup James Elizabeth Johnson Florence Thomas LeRoy Ohio Adrian Turner Nelsonville Ruby Stacey Knights of Pythias Lodge Johr F. M. Wentz Oak Grove Cemetery Logan

Unsafe Operation Charged After Accident

Barbara M. Barron of Nelsonville was charged with unsafe operation after a two vehicle collision at Fourth and Poplar Streets Sunday at 2 p.m. Police say Jack Thompson of Deanville drove on Mason City Hall Road and hit Barron while her car traveled south on Poplar Street. Barron believed the light was green.

Nelsonville Barbara M. Barron Fourth and Poplar Sts Jack Thompson Deanville Mason City Hall Barron Poplar St

Bronx Named After Jonas Bronck, Danish Leader

The Bronx borough of New York City derives its name from Jonas Bronck, a Danish expedition leader who settled north of the Harlem River in 1639.

Bronx New York City Jonas Bronck Harlem River

Hit Skip Accident Reported to Police

Nelsonville police received a report of a hit skip on Coe Hollow Road Saturday at 8 30 p m. A car driven by Max Bumgardner of Nelsonville traveling north was struck on the left rear fender when an approaching car went off the road and returned. The offender failed to stop.

Nelsonville Coe Hollow Max Bumgardner Bumgardner

Weekend fines in Nelsonville court highlight intoxication and speeding

Ellsworth Whitmore, working in Kentucky, was fined 25 dollars plus costs in Mayor Earl Hilleary's court for intoxication filed by Jack Maurer. Theoplis Johnson, Logan, was fined 15 dollars and costs for speeding 65 mph in a 50 mph zone.

Nelsonville Ellsworth Whitmore Kentucky Earl Hilleary Jack Maurer Theopls Johnson Logan

York Township Trustees Move to Place Cemeteries Levy

In Nelsonville York Township trustees met in special session to place a three quarter mill levy on the November ballot for cemetery maintenance and upkeep. The current one mill levy was reduced due to a larger township tax duplicate. The renewal requires 60 percent voter approval.

Nelsonville York Township Henry Gus) Smith

New Hemorrhoid Treatment Offers Non Surgical Shrinkage

A New York report announces a non surgical healing substance Bio Dyne now sold as Preparation H in suppository or ointment form. Case by case relief includes actual shrinkage and statements that piles have ceased to be a problem. Money back guarantee. Readily available at druggists under U.S. patent protection.

New York, N. Y

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