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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1961

Page

5

Logan schools prepare for opening with new hires and repairs

Logan district ready for the new term with added Maxville elementary, redecorated Marion and East West Logan buildings, and a full teaching staff. New hires include James Pyle Penny Bumgardner John Kaczenski and others across junior and senior high and elementary schools. Opening day set for Sept 5 with 8:30 to 2:30 schedule and lunch service ongoing.

Logan Green Marion Maxvilile Terprise West Logan Maxville James Pyle Penny Bumgardner John Kaczenski Marion School Ann Barker Mary Grant Alvin Stuart Carol Withers Green School Richard Buntz West Central Margaret Pigge East School Theresa Turner Frank Darmafall Thomas Boeh Brooks Adkins Thomas Dupler

Mrs. Myers Hosts Dessert Bridge in Logan

Mrs. Jack Myers hosted a dessert bridge at her N High St home for the second in a series. Six tables played with floral centerpieces and candlelight. Top honors went to Mrs. J. R. Hankison, followed by Mrs. Paul Stimson, Mrs. Francis Roberts, Mrs. Robert Pugh, and Mrs. Wayne Todd as consolation. the previous party awarded to Mrs. Clarence Blosser with prizes for Mrs. Grant Byrnes, Mrs. William Moore, Mrs. Leonard Haynes and Mrs. James Brown.

Francis Roberts Robert Pugh Wayne Todd Clarence Blosser Grant Byrnes William Moore Leonard Haynes James Brown

4 H ers Top Competition

Logan The Bear Run Boys 4 H Club dominated the electric project judging with first third and fourth places. Robert Blackston won first with Logan Route 4. John Green took third. Larry Heidelbaugh placed fourth. Gary McGlothlin of New Plymouth Route 1 was second, a Tri Valley Warriors member. Roger Hinerman of Union Furnace finished fifth.

Logan Bear Run Boys 4-H Robert Blackston Pearl Blackston John Green John Green Sr Larry Heidelbaugh Roy Heidelbaugh Gary McGlothlin Charles McGlothlin New Plymouth Tri-Valley Warriors Club Roger Hinerman Kenneth Hinerman Union Furnace Tri-Valley Club

Langesville Social News Highlights Pierce Family

Mr and Mrs John Dupree of Jackson visit Sandra and Carol Pierce. Carol Pierce Sr and Sandra Pierce of Chilli visit Chelsa Michigan for a week. Carol Pierce Jr convalescing at Salem Center after a tractor accident. Pierce family relatives and guests from Columbus Sandusky and Salem Center noted.

Nellie Pierce Langsville John Dupree Jackson Sandra Pierce Carol Pierce Carol Pierce Sr Chillicothe Chelsa, Mich Bernard Ledhe Woodrow Wilcox Sandusky Cora Wilcox Walter F. W. Wilcox David

Hocking Valley Hospital Admits and Dismissals

Hospital notes list Harry J. Mack Logan medical John W. Peart Crooksville medical Richard Spencer Jr Logan Wayne L Wolfe Logan Route 2 surgery Dismissed James Horwell Logan Mrs Archie Brooks Logan Route 1

Hocking Valley Hospital Harry J. Mack, Logan John W. Peart Crooksville, Medical Richard Spencer Jr Logan Medical Wayne L. Wolfe James Horwell Archie Brooks

Minor Loss From Automobile Fire in Logan

Fire department responded to a blaze in the rear seat of a car owned by Leo Rarick parked in front of Ford Hack Auto Supply Co. Smoke and heat caused minor damages, with investigators attributing the fire to a smoldering cigarette.

Logan Leo Rarick Ford Hack Auto Supply Co Dan Lightfoot

Local residents and visitors share family events and losses

Drakes by Mrs George Drake and relatives gather for visits as Lt. Carl Drake and family return to Lincoln Nebraska. Weddings, birthdays, and a funeral mark a busy period with gatherings in Columbus, New Lexington, and Delaware. Homecomings include Janet Maxwell and Sierra Swan, while Edna Edmonds funeral concludes in New Lexington.

Carl Drake George Drakes D. C. Nelsons Corning Lincoln Neb Drake Air Force Strategic Air Command John Stenson Columbus Isabelle Murray Congo Raphael Vess Marlene Shephard First Nazarene Church Richard Reho Chicago John Rehos Steve Arkley Rodney Schlingerman Westerville Arkley Cottage Lancaster Camp Grounds George Drake Curt Davis Edna Edmonds Jane Case Hospital Delaware J. S. Drake Methodist Church Phipps Frazersburg Walburn Drakes Maplewood Cemetery New Lexington

James Striblin Will Admitted To Probate

LOGAN Will of the late Jesse Striblin of Ward Two admitted to probate in Hocking County Probate Court. Estate valued at 15731 bequeathed to nephews nieces grand nephew and grand niece named in the will. Also admitted to probate was the will of John W Cehrs of Logan sole legatee wife Grace nominated executrix without bond.

Logan Jesse Striblin Ward Two Hocking County

Lancaster man arraigned for U turn on Main Street

Robert W. Rizer, 22, Lancaster, was arraigned in mayor's court on Saturday after being cited Friday night for making a U turn on Main Street at Worthington Park. He pleaded guilty and was fined 10 dollars plus costs.

Logan Robert W. Rizer Lancaster Mayor's Court Rizer Main St Worthington Park

Two Cited After Wrecks In Logan

Two people were ticketed by city police after minor crashes Saturday. Kenneth E. Thompson 22 Logan failed to stop within an assured clear distance at W Main St. and was cited. Weldon L. Hudson 29 Newark also cited for the same charge after a different rear end collision on W Hunter St. and Warner Ave. Inez L. Kasler 65 Athens was the other vehicle driver.

W. Main St Kenneth E. Thompson Logan Ralph L. Farrar Thompson Weldon L. Hudson Newark W. Hunter St Warner Ave Hudson Inez L. Kasler Athens

Mason By MRS. CHARLES YEAGER MASON

Mason resident Charles Yeager reports a busy social week with relatives visiting from Charleston Ohio Lima and Point Pleasant. Navy discharge for Chalky McDaniel returns home. Birth announced for James Bable son born Aug. 13. Mothers Club boat ride postponed to Aug. 23 aboard the Susan in Gallipolis.

Mason David Warner Springfield Wittenberg College Eddie Thaxton Thaxton Coco, Fla Angus Cobb Charleston W. Va Ralph Warner William Persinger Daughters Columbus Alma Turner Jane Emmett Short Murray City Carl Roush Charles Yeager Lima Robert Fenton Point Pleasant Charles ‘‘Chalky McDanial Curtis McDaniel Navy Barbara Ellen McDaniel James Bable Harriet Ingles Point Clinic Bables Jimmy Mason Mothers Club Gallipolis

Peace Corps Eye Tanganyika As New African Partnership

Tanganyika faces disease poverty and a shaky economy as it moves toward independence on December 9. President Nyerere leads TANU in a smooth transition. Peace Corps will deploy surveyors engineers and geologists to map feeder roads to link crops to markets and boost cash exchange. Malaria and sleeping sickness pose health risks while tsetse fly control and road building loom large. The three year plan aims to spend about 3 million dollars on road expansion and improvement.

Africa Peace Corps Tanganyika United States Dar Es Salaam Julius Nyerere Tanganyika African National Union Tanu Nyerere Fiest Peace Williamson de Beers Consolidated Mines Ltd

Truth Seeker Class Meets at Union Furnace Church

Eight members and three guests attended the August Truth Seeker class at Union Furnace EUB Church hosted by Mrs. Dallas Worthman. Mrs. Earl Loomis led with hymn singing and Psalms readings alongside readings by Mrs. Bray Clark and Baker. Max Robinette led the Bible quiz. closing prayers followed a duet by Mrs. Hull and Worthman. September features a potluck with Mrs. Bray as program chairman.

LOGAN Union Furnace EUB Church Dallas Worthman Earl Loomis Harry Bray Charles Clark Wily Baker Max Robinette Baker Carl Hull Worthman Bray

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Myers Bridge Langesville Mrs. George Drake Mr. and Mrs Ben Halsey Elyria A. E. Maxwell Janet Miss Sierra Swan Michael Swan New Lexington Park Alice Linscott Donald Williams Ed Phelps Sue Dixie Vess Frederickstown Bill Maxwell Patricia Olah Hemlock James Striblin Mrs. Charles Yeager West Berlin Brooks and Johnny Angle Jeanne Julie Brooker Susan Bluhm Lynn Brian Jean Ann Knox Betty Johnson Freddie Malone Sally Drefke Barbara Casner Jack Conrad Jody and Mikie Whitehall Ann McKinley William F. Cupp Groveport Willard F. Drefke Lynn Heinzerling Kennedy Sur Truth Publication Research Service The
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