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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1948

Page

2

Remodeling Farm Demonstration Highlights Hocking County

Logan Guidepost Farm project showcases field demonstrations near Logan with 175 attendees including 125 Veterans Agricultural Training students. Ollie Fink and Ohio State University experts spoke on soil testing, artificial insemination, and dairy research as Union Livestock 4-H Club handled parking and a Jeep PA system supported by local and national firms.

Logan Ollie Fink The Friends of the Land Hocking County Usda Council Rotary Club of Joe Nihiser Logan High School Hocking County Dairy Service Cooperative Association Mr. Fink D. R. Dodd Ohio State University T. C. Kennard Thelma Beall James Barker Production and Credit Association Harold C. Ruggles Wallace Gillogly Kenneth V. Battles L. M. Ingram National Fireproofing Company Brownsville Rio Grande Union Livestock Noel North Neal Beery Army Logan Clay Products Logan Manufacturing King Lumber Co National Supply Co Geiger Bros Farm Bureau Carpenter Hardware Co Crystal Rock Gas Co Standard Stacey Beougher Bowers Tractor Sales I. V. Risch Ogg & Beasley Sears Roebuck & Co Ohio Power Co Marble Cliff Harry Shaw Kerwood Martin Veterans

Formal Methodist wedding ties Logan couple in ceremony

Miss Martha Ann Lee and Rodney Eldon Jones united in an Aug 22 wedding at the Logan Methodist Church. The double ring ceremony featured Rev. Dr. R. B. Wilson and white hydrangeas. After the reception at the bride’s home the couple planned a brief New York to Lake Erie honeymoon before settling at 1645 East Main Street. Both sets of parents are named, and the bride’s sister served as matron of honor. The article also lists teaching staff for Hocking County schools for the 1948-49 year, naming superintendents and principals across many districts.

James R. Floyd San Diego Calif Donald Jonas John W. Lee, Jr Max Linton Mrs. Lee E. Main St Logan High School Denver University Denver Colo Bowling Green State University Gamma Phi Beta Sorority Fred Murray Hocking County Jonas Nelsonville High School Navy Ohio Universiy

Logan Woman Arrested After Shooting at Grill

A 34 year old Logan woman identified as Katherine Wade was arrested after a disturbance at the B and E Grill on Main Street. She allegedly produced a .32 pistol and fired a single shot into a wall during an argument with her husband. She was arrested nearby and charged with carrying a concealed weapon.

Sol Ellinger Floyd Duffy

Drivers Escape Harm In Prock Car Collision

Two cars were damaged in a Tuesday evening collision in Logan but no injuries were reported. Police said Roy Schrader, driving a truck, turned right from Main onto Orchard Street as Pauline McCoy’s car passed on the right and struck the truck.

Hutchison Family Returns From St Louis Trip

Mr. and Mrs L M Hutchison and daughter Judy of Logan Route 3 and niece Beverly Brooker returned Tuesday morning from a business trip to St Louis Missouri.

Logan L. M. Hutchison Judy Beverly Brooker St Louis, Mo

Funeral Rites Held For Mrs. Joe Mount

Logan observes funeral services for Mrs. Joe Mount 31 wife of Joe Mount Greendale. The service at Haydenville Methodist Church featured Rev. Earl Appleman and Rev. G E Fisher. Interment followed at Smith Chapel Cemetery new addition. Mrs. Mount died after severe burns from kerosene on hot coals in her Greendale kitchen Friday while preparing a meal. Pallbearers listed as Sammy Billy Roger Charles Shivers Ralph Harry Pierce. Music by Mrs. Walter Leonard and Mrs. Harry Sweazy with Carl Spence at the piano.

Sammy Billy Roger Charles Shivers Ralph Harry Pierce Walter Leonard Harry Sweazy Carl Spence

Reunion Planned at Logan Park by Bickle Meek

Logan residents will gather at Kachelmacher Park on Sunday for the Bickle Meek reunion announced by Helen Anderson secretary. A basket dinner will be served.

Logan Kachelmacher Park Helen Anderson

Morse Case Dismissed From Court Agenda

The state versus George R. Morse was dismissed from the common pleas court agenda without record at the request of the complaining witness Rebecca J. Morse, per court records.

Garden Club Meeting and Local Visits Highlight Harrisonville News

The Garden Club gathered at Alma and Stella Atkins home with guests including Mrs. Helen Morgan and Mrs. Bertha Carr. Local residents, military family visits, and extended family trips noted. Elmer Finlan Jr. injured playing softball and Sgt. Jack Sorden returned to Patuxent Base.

Harrisonville Garden Club Alma Stella Atkins Helen Morgan Cincincinnati Bertha Carr Janie Dais Darwin Addie Bradfield Ed Priddy Finley Theodore Hinds Kenneth Welsh Jack Sorden Air Force E. C. Finlaw Patuxent Elmer Finlan, Jr Felix Alkire Test Air Force Indianapolis B. E. Carl Michael Lake Hope Hallie Knopp Ella Knopp Faye Eynon Don Sanders Gregory Sandra Dickie Cincinnati

Home Group Sets Goals For Coming Year

Members of the Temporary Home Demonstration Council met with Ruth Murphy and Alice King in the Court Library August 18 to discuss goals for home demonstration work. The group chose to develop home civic and social life and will serve until groups elect council members. Maxine Hondell was elected chairman and Elva Morton secretary.

Miss Murphy Ruth George Maxine Hondell Edith Hoffman Audrey Tackett Ruby Harden Bart Allen Gertrude Perry Zelda Hall

New Doctor Joins Staff at Chamberlain Clinic

Dr. Richard Bullock, a Cincinnati native and World War II Army Medical Corps veteran, will join the Chamberlain Clinic staff in McArthur next week. He is a University of Cincinnati medical school graduate and recently worked as an operating surgeon in Toledo. Bullock will reside with Mrs. Maude Esmont. Dr. Chamberlain notes strong interest in the planned Vinton County Hospital in McArthur and says architect plans are underway.

Mcarthur Richard Bullock Chamberlain Clinic H. D. Chamberlain Bullock Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Toledo Maude Esmont Chamberlain Vinton County Hospital

Civic Group Works To Erect Bleachers at Memorial Field

McArthur Memorial Field bleachers are being erected by a civic group with Downtown Coaches Association members laboring nightly from 5 30 p m until dark. A spokesman urged more volunteers as work continues before the opening football game.

Mcarthur McArthur Memorial Field Downtown Coaches Association

Traffic Campaign Yields Fines for Drivers

Edward M. Watt of Dayton was arrested by Deputy Wayne Weese in McArthur during the local traffic campaign and fined five dollars plus costs by Mayor John Crow for speeding. Gerald Thompson of Wellston was arrested by Marshal Van B. Johnson and fined five dollars by the mayor for intoxication.

Mcarthur Edward M. Watt Dayton Wayne Weese McArthur Corporation John Crow Gerald Thompson Wellston Marshal van B. Johnson

Restraining Order Ties to White Divorce Case

Judge McArthur Judge A L Chatfield issues a restraining order in the divorce suit of Annabelle Virginia White by Lucille LeMay against Peter Isaac White. Eddie Thomas seeks divorce from Maudie Thomas and Florence Catherine Molihan seeks divorce from Olas Molihan.

McArthur High Football Team Receives Health Checkups

Thirty McArthur High football players were examined by Dr. H G Southard health commissioner in a routine physical Monday.

McArthur McArthur High H. G. Southard

LH Club Members Named Healthiest Girls

McArthur Florence Lash and Patricia Johnson won the Vinton County 4-H Club healthiest girl award and will compete at the state fair in Columbus. Lydia Mercer and Rita George also entered the contest judged by Health Commissioner Dr. H G Southard and county health staff. Lash is with Knox Township Sew-So Club and Johnson with Creola Models.

McArthur Florence Lash Patricia Johnson Vinton County Columbus Lydia Mercer Zateski Village Workers Rita George McArthur Cheerful Chefs H. G. Southard Miss Lash Knox Township Miss Johnson Creola Models

Autos Collide On Route 50 Near Allensville

Three-vehicle crash on U S Route 50 near Allensville involved a Dayton driver Paul S. George a coal truck driven by Mack Graves from New Holland Route 1 and John J. McCarter of Glouster Route 3. No injuries reported. Graves truck left in ditch with considerable damage while McCarter’s car had minor damage. Sheriff William Brown Deputy Wayne Weese and the highway patrol investigated.

McCarter William Brown Wayne Weese Highway Patrol

Labor Day Softball Games and Dance at McArthur

Two softball games and a dance close MacArthur’s Labor Day celebration. Joe Foreman’s White Cottage faces Ray George’s Pure Oil in games at 2 pm and 7 30 pm, with the Collegians Athens orchestra providing music for both square and round dancing at McArthur High School starting at 9 pm. The event is hosted by the Downtown Coaches Association.

McArthur MacArthur Joe Foreman White Cottage Ray George Pure Oil Nine Collegians Athens Orchestra McArthur High School Downtown Coaches Association

McArthur Native Writes Forbes Profile on Collyer

Herbert Gay Sisson of McArthur authored a September Forbes profile of John L. Collyer of the BF Goodrich Co. Sisson, son of Mrs. Eleanor Sisson, has written books and articles and works for the National Cash Register Co. in Dayton.

Sisson Eleanor Sisson National Cash Register Co Dayton

Extradition Hearing Set for Robert Lewis on Non-support Charge

An extradition hearing will be held before the Maryland governor to consider Robert James Lewis of Washington DC on a non support charge from Vinton County. Lewis, ex husband of Ger rude Ray Lewis Miller near New Plymouth, contests the extradition as Prosecuting Attorney James R. Freeman proceeds. Judge A L Chatfield granted a divorce between Glenn P Kennard and Ethel Marie Kennard, with a separation agreement in the decree. Judge Chatfield also awarded $4 200 in cognovit note cases in Frank Crow vs Douglas Sexton, Mc Arthur.

McArthur Maryland Robert James Lewis Washington DD. C Vinton County Lewis Gerrude Ray Lewis Miller New Plymouth James R. Freeman A. L. Chatfield Glenn P. Kennard Ethel Marie Kennard Chatfield Frank Crow Douglas Sexton

Meeting set for Vinton County teachers at McArthur School

Plans for the coming school year will be outlined at a teachers meeting of all Vinton County teachers to be held Friday night Sept. 3 at the McArthur School. County Superintendent D M Bryson calls the meeting for 7 30 p m. Bus driver physical examinations will be held Monday Aug 30 at the Vinton County Health Department from 10 a m to 2 p m with Dr H G Southard in charge.

Mcarthur Vinton County D. M. Bryson

Vinton County Land Transfers Report

William E and Gaynelle Mahaffey transfer 40 acres in Wilkesville to Mary Johnson. Everett S and Lucille Harkins transfer land in Elk Township to Timothy and Velma Thompson. Cynthia S Hamilton transfers inlot 183 in McArthur to Neil and Virginia Atkinson. W T Prose transfers 20 acres in Swan Township to Ben A Tostrude. Margaret G and A B Rowland transfer 60 acres in Harrison Township to L E Davis.

William E Gaynelle Mahaffey Mary Johnson Wilkesville Everett S Lucille Harkins Timothy V Velma Thompson Elk Township Lat Cynthia S. Hamilton Neil S Virginia C. Atkinson McArthur W. T. Prose Ben A. Tostrude Swan Township Margaret G A. B. Rowland L. E. Davis Harrison, Township

Now She Shops Gash and Carry

Doan's Pills advertised as a stimulant diuretic to ease kidney and bladder discomfort. The ad touts backaches, energy loss, frequent urination, and puffiness, claiming Doan's has helped millions for over 50 years and aids the kidneys in flushing waste.

Doan

Conference Held to Discuss Fair Plans for 4-H

A August 15 conference with twelve 4-H advisors reviewed plans to finish the 4-H Club year and prepare for the Junior Fair. Misses Florence Lash and Frankie George modeled dresses made for 4-H projects. Attendees included Mrs. Ray Cooper, Mrs. Velma Karns, Mrs. Anna L. Taylor, Mrs. Mabel Gladman, Mrs. Ruth George, Mrs. Ethel Collins, Mrs. Eddie Faulkner, Mrs. Maxine Hondell, Mrs. Genevieve Atkinson, Mrs. Ardell Boring, Mrs. Audrey Tackett, and Boyd Tackett.

McArthur Florence Lash Frankie George Ray Cooper Velma Karns Anna L. Taylor Mabel Gladman Ruth George Ethel Collins Ediie Faulkner Maxine Hondell Genevieve Atkinson Ardell Boring Audrey Tackett Boyd Tackett

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Logan Area Society News Samuel H. Dillon Brenton Local Frederick W. Good Mary Smith Martha Kruger Leta Sayre Glenn Johnson Beatrice Earnhart Golda Paxton Calico Ridge Doris Turner Enterprise Juanita Powell Evelyn Saits Berdena Woods Webb Gladys Lee West Logan Gay Kruger Josephine Sayre Florence Lanning Grace Orr Good Hope Theodore Good Clara B. Martin D. W. Tucker Marie Hull Clyde Dupler Elmer Risch Ruth Chute Lucille Wright James Carter GORE Grace Brown Viola Hartman Mabel Cole GREEN Paul A. Carr Velva Brashares Birdie Griffith Genevieve Lemon Frieda Davis Laurelville-Perry James Frey Miles Graham Ruth Thompson Eli Chute Dale Ruble Mazie Hitler Cecil Calvin Joan Foltz Ruth Notestone Winnie Armstrong Virgie Eveland Frances McClelland Zola Chilcote Thelma Hinton Marion Floyd Riggs Jean Goldsberry Mary B. Hoover Angie B. Christman Murray City Joseph J. Stone Mabel LeFever Elizabeth Howe Gordon Thompson Mary Thompson Forest Guthrie Misha Goedicke Ruth Brooker Grace R Donoghue Margaret Johnson Grace Thomas Ray Woodgeard Saltre Bethel Pine Dora Ross Blue Creek Clarence Diehl Sam's Creek Charles Lively Smith Nelle Swackhammer Starr-Washington Davis Ralph R. Walker Phyllis McDaniel Jay Nimon Nevada Smith Marion Abell P. C Campbell Frank Zirbel Nettie Barker Frank Masure Winifred Sowers Lois Inboden Alice Kennard Ruth Raine Kesbaro Elva Cottrill Mildred Kinney Lena McDaniel Ray Woodgeard Gerald O. Devol Barbara Hankison Willis Downhour Mildred Clark Blanche Moorehead Edwin Barker Rhea Larsen Sylvia Thorne Ethel Wright If & Court ST Athens, Ohio Frew Joe Mount L. P. Harmon Elsie Welch Alma Atkins Civic Group Logan Sandwich House Pratt's Sandwich House LH Club Forbes NESCO Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Men's & Oz
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