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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1955

Page

8

Logan Board Hires Staff For School Operations

The Logan school board approved hiring and rehiring staff for the coming year. New and reassigned roles include maintenance and lunchroom positions, plus custodians, secretaries, and principal adjustments. Monthly and term details were set, with rotating duties at East, West, Central, and the high school.

Logan Logan Neara Ot Jean Carverse sa|Sfex George Kribble Kenneth Stuart Walter Filles Walter_Shaw East Herbert Shetine West School Jesup Wallace Blake Foil Ragnaion Clarence Brooker Etter William’ Sickles

Recruitment Chairmen Named for Blood Drive

Mrs. M. B. Haney of Logan announces recruitment chairmen for the upcoming Red Cross blood drive in Hocking County. Captains and ward chairmen cover Fourth Ward through Perry Ward with donors to be recruited at local centers and in Murray City Laurelville and industrial sites. A 150 pint quota is set for the collection at the First EUB Church unit. hours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments via contact with chairmen or Red Cross office.

Forest M. B. Haney Logan Hocking County ‘Red Cross Co| Tambor Ugean Capa Ae Iit Guariee Eaton Jon Te Enship Falls Gore Flave Proctor Benton Betty Tatman Good. Hope C.T. Grattidge Indu Nateo Dingydenville Logan Glass Works EUB Haney T Red Cross

Protested Road Case In Court

In Hocking County Common Pleas Court a petition to set aside a township road was heard. Township trustees led by Grover Carter and Ralph Flowers argued against the Hocking County commissioners and others over a road alteration affecting mail service and land. Judge Meyer noted the key issue was legality of the commissioners actions and promised a ruling in a day or two.

Harley Meyer Hocking County Common. Pleas Court Grover” Carter Ralph Flowers C. Hl. Green Hocking Coun Stew Eoily Honan Henry" Hoover Palfila County ‘Commissioners Fairfield County ‘Board Red Meyer Benua

Union Furnace High School Band Rehearsal Held

Union Furnace High School will host an important rehearsal at 6 30 p m Thursday at the school under director Miss Mary Jane McKinley with Ty to attend. A final rehearsal is set for 11 am Saturday at the island band stand during the fair. Ethel Delong has been granted a divorce from Curtis Hocking County Common Pleas Court cites extreme cruelty. Custody of a minor was awarded to the plaintiff with interference by the defendant in the child s care and education.

Logan Furnace High School Mary Jane McKinley Ethel Delong Curtis Hocking Oart

Laurelville Man Named By Husband

George Spry of Rock Oil files a 20000 alienations of affections suit in Hocking County Common Pleas Court against Joseph Neff of Laurelville claiming Neff wooed and won his wife Mary E. Spry beginning May 1955 with frequent trips and public association causing Mary to desert George. Spry had previously filed for divorce on gross neglect of duty.

Logan Monay Hocking County George Spry Rockoild Joseph Neff Laurelville Mary E. Spry Spry Neff Spryly

Logan Men Train With Third Armored Unit

Logan and Fort Knox reports show members of the 34th Armored Division training under Private Ringhiser son of Dew Ringhiser, Route 1, and Taehtivite Kern son of Mrs Magdalene Kern of Logan, both graduates of Logan Senior High School, in Kentucky.

Wiliam R. Kern Fort “Knox 34 Armored Division Ringhiser Dew ‘Ley D. Ringhiser Route 1 Logan Senior High Taehtivite Kern Magdelene Kern Logan

Marriage Licenses for Logan Russell Glenn and Ellen Smith

Logan Russell Glenn 63 a machinist of Lancaster Route 1 wed Ellen Bessie Smith 83 at home in Carbon Hill Rex Horm 1% unemved and Ann Louise Coe 16 at home Carbon summary not fully readable due to damaged text.

Logan Russel Glenn Lancaster Ellen Bessie Smith Easey Rex Horm Carbon Hill Ann Louise Coe Carbon

Two Cars Collide At Main and Market Streets

Logan police investigated a traffic collision at 5:05 pm at the Main and Market intersection. Miss Mary Mae Mount, 16, of New Straitsville Route 1, left turned from West Main onto North Market while Clement Veber, 43, of 1296 Church Street, Logan, drove west on Main. Mrs Vivian Acker, on Veber’s vehicle, sustained eight bruises and was treated at Hocking Valley Hospital emergency room.

LOGAN Saint and Market Streets City ‘Lice Mary Mae Mount New Straitsville Clement Veber Church St Lotan Hocking Valley Hospital

Logan Police Arrests Two Traffic Offenders

Logan police arrested Frank Stufflebean, 23, of Nelsonville Route 2, for speeding 50 mph in a 25 mph zone at 3:30 am. He was cited to appear in Mayor Joseph Phillis court. Also, Willard Orndorft, 20, of Murray City, was arrested Sunday night for running a red light on Hunter Streets and posted a $10 appearance bond.

LOGAN Win Frank Stufflebean Nelsonville Joseph Phillis Stuffiebean Willard

New Lexington Woman Starts Jail Term for Drunk Driving

Wilma Wagner Kern, 83, of New Lexington, was committed to Hocking County jail to serve a three day sentence after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated. Mayor Joseph Phillips fined her $180 and costs. She was arrested Friday night on Route 33 near Midway by a highway patrolman.

Logan — Tre Wilma Wagner Kern New Lexington Hocking County Joseph Phillips Sirs. Kerns Mra Kerns Midway

Siders Confirms Stay as Point Pleasant Chamber Manager

W. Siders, managing director of the Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce since January 6, 1954, announced he will remain in his post. He had been offered the principal job at Point Pleasant Junior High School but chose to stay. The chamber board had proposed a salary increase, and Siders informed directors he would remain as leader while Supt. C. H. Withers planned to name a new junior high principal.

Ruenonins Ving W. Siders Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce T ‘Emain C of C Siders Wat Oint Pleasant Chambot Commerce Manford Blessing Siders Sid Chamber Board of Directors C. H. Withers

Legion Post Meeting Draws Sparse Attendance in Pleasants

Paul Thomax, publicity director, reported at the regular meeting that attendance at Legion Post 23 in Point Pleasant has fallen to under 200 weekly, with more than 300 members in the area. Two Leon Route residents were arrested on felony charges but released on bond as the post seeks to boost interest and turnout.

Ag Teiong American Legion Paul Thomax Post 23 Point Pleasant Mason’ County Post Sheriff's Department Fussell Rollins Leon Brian Rollins Route 2 Denver Kennedy Virgil Herdman Charles A Justice of the Peace A. 2 Kerr Blain Farm Lesdonnaires Legion Hall Bly Diana Notia Hobert’ Deweese

Man Arrested After Leaving Homer Hospital

Richard William Myers released from Homer Hospital Sunday evening after treatment for injuries from a last week car accident was arrested Monday morning on a drunken driving charge. Justice of the Peace A Mt Goodwin sentenced Myers to 60 days in jail.

Esi Rupanas Richard William ‘Myers Homer Hospital T. L. Morrison Arunke Justice of the Peace A. Mt. Goodwin Myrs Myers Jefferson Ave Robert Carr Shelly O. Hard Rancel Jiiden Ty Good- Russell Byus Marshall Nibbert Benjamin Conley

Hocking County Land Transfers List Highlights Local Transactions

Hocking County records show multiple land transfers involving residents of Logan Falls Township Marion Township and Benton Township among others. Transfers include parcels in Salt Creek and Murphy additions with various tract sizes from fractions of acres to several dozen acres. Notable names include Leratenen Karshner Garrett Hill Hildebrandt Klinger Brooks Ford Swackhammer Billman Hansley Plymel Cook Nutter and Davis, among others.

Bart Leratenen Ana Agnes Nit~ Shen John Edgar Logan Bert Karshner Elizabeth Karshner Donald Arbell Alice Arbell Salt Creek Homer M. Garrett Maudie Garrett Howard Garrett Frances Garrett Roscoe W. Hill Bessie Mae Hill Edward G. Lewis Florence L. Lewis Albert Hildebrandt Ethel Hildebrandt Birdie Garner Falls Township Elmer Klinger Herbert A. Brooks City of Helen J. Ford Ay Justice Murphy South Bloomingville Benton Township James F. Rutgers Loda B. Rutgers Clifton J. Spires Minnie H. Spires Marion Township Charles L. Swackhammer Enighal Swackhammer Edgar R. Billman Dorothy G. Billman Robert W. Hansley Ruth Ellen Hansley Forest L. Walton Joyce W. Walton Falls Gore Rosa Davis Evey Davis Esley Davis Anna’ Davis

Army Reserve Work Described for Logan Rotary Club

Capt Paul Keck outlined local Army Reserve efforts for the Logan Rotary Club. Dr F W Blume, program chairman, explained the Armed Forces Reserve Act and its impact on reserve units and training. Harley Ellinger joined as a new member amid introductions of Harman and Francie Myers.

Logan Rotary Club Paul Keck Ice Armed Force Reserve Act F. W. Blume Harley Ellinger Harman Francie

Mason County court term sets 39 civil and 37 chancery trials

Mason County circuit court for September term releases docket listing 39 civil and 37 chancery cases to be tried. Grand jury sits Sept 6 and petit jury Sept 7 with multiple indictments and actions against numerous defendants including theft, assault, driving offenses, non support, and other charges.

Pleasant Mason County Circuit Court VeraTones Noble Edward A. Willett Eugene Samuel Morrison Clay Spurlock Carl Crump Gene Wayne Smith Abe Thornton Willard McCallister Odell Powers James Marin Orvin Dunlap Glenn Simpkins Garland Ridge Ros‘oe Melvin Redmond Spencer S. Sayre Richard Nibert Dudley Eugene Wears Herbert “Henry Harris Malcom Garfield Felts Carson Combs Als Jan Mining Co D. W. Dye the Kroger Co He Rayburn James H Jacqueline Litly Claude L. Grimm Camillus K. McNam‘ara George I. Rorrer

Social Notes Highlight Local Gatherings and Wedding Plans

Point Pleasant society pages note Capt and Mrs Charles Henry Stone entertaining at their home on Mt Vernon Ave with guests including Mrs Stone's aunt Mrs Walter B Dalrymple of Town. A wedding shower for Ruth Ann Robinson hosted by Miss Shirley Thomas previewed her marriage to Clyde Crabtree. Guests included Mrs Jackie Durst and Miss Hatton.

Charles Henry Stone Mt. Vernon Ave Walter B. Dalrymple John, Laitwiler Chester Hiarry Roush Frank Roush Daught Ter Jennifer Ruth Ann Robinson Shirley Thomas Jackie Durst Miss Hatton Robinson Narry Clyde Crabtree

Notice of Appointment and Estate Administrations in Athens County Ohio

Notice of appointment and probate actions in Athens County Ohio listing administrators and estates. Names include Anan Ht. torn and Juin Keirna 1stiela with estates of Rotor A. Moers and Ther W. Keirn. Dates dated August 1988 and August 1985. Creditors must file claims within four years. Judge Roger J. Jones Sr. presides.

Wesley Myers Charles E. Rayburn Fanny Rayburn Eleanor Fruth Robert Bruth Charles Torn Athens Ohio Rotor A. Moers eCity Athens County Chima Roger 1. Jones Juin Keirna Ther W. Keirn Roger J. Jones Ned ‘Tenia Re Ierice Cn. Ath St ‘Gio Ibrary ‘Lot Ged Rent Tata

Athens County public hearing on heating plant formation

Fragmented OCR details a hearing in Athens County on August 186 near the City of Athens about forming a heating plant and related corporate actions. It mentions the county board of commissioners, petitions by adults, and boundaries description adjacent to Athens, with reference to an ordinance and funding details.

Norree Board of Comraston Athens Freeholders

Two Actions Filed in Hacking Court

Logan cites gross neglect and extreme cruelty in suits filed in Common Pleas Court by Maybelle Roop seeking custody of her children. Other petitions name Helen Louis Felda, Charles R. Felda, Harvey Andrew McGowan, and include custody, support, alimony, and restraining orders involving multiple parties across Point Pleasant, Kenova, Beulah Mae, and Letart along with related financial and protective provisions.

Logan Guiyang Oliver W- Roop Plena Maybelle Roop Helen Louis Felda Charles R. Felda Harvey Andrew McGowan Kenova Beulah Mae Vaughn Point Pleasant Ter Ion Fred Maggie Schneider Mecowan Mar Tus Ethel Casey Letart Enliéren Jay Alma Berwig Thoiomew Clareence C Wilda Smith Clinton Commodore Hunt Constance Lawrence Hunt Henry O Alberta T Durst Taylor

How to Make Smooth Brown Sugar Sauce for Cherry Cobbler

A kitchen tip on softening brown sugar for cobbler sauce. Mash the sugar through a fine strainer to remove lumps before creaming with butter or margarine for a smooth result.

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