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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1957
Page
3
Logan schools set opening days for staff and students as Walace E. Blake announces organization meetings for Thursday and Friday. Faculty meetings occur at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. across schools before a two and a half hour delay restart.
A 17 year old Logan youth confessed to stealing a new Plymouth from Tansky Motors Inc. and taking license tags from Councilman Amos Potts. He drove the car to Circleville and Lancaster before abandoning it. Earlier mistaken identity delayed the case while Naval officials ruled out a sailor. He will have a Juvenile Court hearing at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Insects are a major threat to crops and animal feed, with over 10 000 destructive species identified in the United States.
Realty transfers recorded in Perry County include Raymond C. and Edith Morrow to George and Shelby Musick for a parcel in New Lexington. Gail E. Wallace to Louise Wallace for a parcel in Corning. William A. and Hazel Middaugh to Robert A. and Irene Toung for 15 acres in Reading Township. Garnet C. and Mary L. Swallow to Albert Nellie Reckner for two parcels in New Lexington. Lucian and Marjorie May to Dr. Thomas C. and Mary E. McDaniels for one lot in New Lexington. John and Anna Bushue to George and Bonnie Bever for one lot in Somerset. Caroless Wolfe to Lara M. Wolfe for 160 acres in Monday Creek Township.
Logan Avery Cocke age 62 a boil er operator of Nelsonville wed Ester Dawley 55 a diet kitchen aide of Nelsonville Route 1. William Eckhart 25 a laborer of New Straitsville wed Florence Litz 23 a secretary of Logan. Robert Fisk 26 a laborer of Logan wed Judy Christian 17 at home in Logan.
Linen was the sole fabric allowed for priestly robes in ancient Egypt under religious law. The rule highlighted the special status of linen in ceremonial attire and temple life.
The Hocking Grange held an open meeting conducted by worthy master Mrs Charles Geil. 4 H members presented programs with guests winning county recreation rural arts and demonstration contests. Music by local choirs and 4 H clubs followed with plans to donate toys to veterans’ children and new member welcomes. Goodwill Farm Bureau council discussed life enjoyment and youth training notes with upcoming officers' election and potluck.
The August meeting was at Mrs. Harry Neff's home. Council member Mrs. Harold Starner reported on next year’s projects and urged attendance at the National Home Demonstration Council event September 8 to 11 at Ohio State University. Mrs. Floyd Riddlebarger will host the September meeting opening the new club year.
The Welcome Wagon Club convened its August meeting on Thursday evening at Blosser's restaurant. Members discussed upcoming social events and community outreach initiatives for the fall season.
The Logan junior high school band, directed by Armand Houk, is called to rehearsal at 9 a.m. Friday. The group will perform at the Chieftain Booster Labor Day program next Monday.
The Advent Christian Church youth group held a fish fry at Rockbridge High School to raise funds for the church building fund. A birthday celebration for Harold Later and Paul Bougher was planned for Sunday August 18 at the Later home with family and friends visiting from Ohio Michigan and various towns. Several local residents and relatives were noted visiting or traveling, including Don and Ron Dupler and other family members.
Donald G. Young is named agricultural extension agent for Hocking County starting Sept 16. The Washington County native and OSU agriculture graduate, previously associate agent in Athens County, succeeds Charles Ingraham who left for OSU. Young has taught vocational agriculture, owned a Perry County farm, and was an associate agent in Pike County. He and his wife have two children and will move here once a residence is secured.
A Logan Common Pleas Court temporary order bars Ross Wolfe from soliciting dairy customers of Log an Dairy Foods Inc. Wolfe, formerly a driver and salesman for the company, allegedly agreed not to compete or solicit for three months after leaving. Judge Harley Meyer set Sept 4 for a hearing.
Mrs Mildred Hudwell and children of Athens visited her parents Mr and Mrs Guy Bailey. Also roomers were Mr and Mrs George Barnhouse and son Steve Mrs Phyllis Beal and children of Athens Mr and Mrs Walter Tolbert of Logan Mr and Mrs Lee McQuaid and son Walter Mrs Betty Lehman and Chuckie Billy Huffhine Patty Beverly and Diana Bailey Mrs Dan Sahadi and daughter Sharon of Toledo spent a week with Mr and Mrs Clarence Lehman Gail May formerly at Camp Carson Colorado is here with his parents before heading to another camp in Massachusetts Nora Crothers.
Britannica credits 13th century England with unmatched embroidery perfection. Winter wheat is planted in autumn and harvested in spring.
The notion of naturalization is a modern change. Before 1870 a man retained citizenship of his native land regardless of where he resided.
Logan resident Carl E. Smathers sues Garnet Smathers of Nelsonville Route 1 for divorce in Common Pleas Court citing gross neglect of duty. In a separate Logan case Bernice P. Williams seeks divorce from Robert L. Williams of Newark Route 5 citing gross neglect and extreme cruelty with requests for custody support and alimony.
William H Leachman age 74 of 48 W Hunter St died Sunday at Mt St Mary Hospital Nelsonville. A retired laborer in failing health he leaves a brother Thomas Leachman and a sister Myr tle Withrow Ellwood City PA. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Roy E Klingler and burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.
A watch completes about 18,000 ticks per day, amounting to roughly 160 million ticks each year, illustrating the steady, metronome like pace of timekeeping.
B P Sandles of Springfield outlined factors for a successful county fair at the Logan Rotary Club meeting. He cited business support, fair pricing, engaging displays appealing to the senses, youth participation, and cooperation with the Columbus Chamber of Commerce. Welcome guest Carl Frenier joined the club, with attendees recognized for long service.
Logan Circleville man Charles Keaton 21 was released from the county jail on a writ of habeas corpus. He had been jailed since August 3 for driving while intoxicated and held 18 days as a parole violator after a detainer by Circleville parole officers.
A historical note states the average wool yield from an Angora rabbit is about 12 or more ounces per year. This fact highlights Angora fiber production and practical rabbit care considerations for farmers and hobbyists.
Second annual gathering of Hocking County schools board members teachers and employes and their families will be held Friday Sept 6 at Rachel Macher Park in Logan. Attendees should bring six sandwiches a covered dish and table service. Drinks provided. Picnic starts at 5 p.m. Committee: Fred Good chairwoman Evelyn Salts Madeline Armstrong.
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