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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1958

Page

6

Resolution on Church St Improvements Placed on Second Reading

Logan City Council debated a resolution for improving two blocks of Church Street with curbs gutters storm sewers and paving on second reading. Property owner Alphonse Visintainer protested citing street paving as a city obligation and potential Route 664 access. Front foot assessments would fund most costs with two percent and intersections covered by the city.

Church St Logan Owever Reading Alphonse Visintainer Visintainer

Age Requirements Set For First Year Students

Hocking County school executives set a six year old cutoff for first grade entry, require birth certificates, and scheduled a range of tests across grades. Mental ability tests will apply to grades 2 and 5, with third graders to receive achievement tests and ninth graders aptitude tests. County wide eighth grade tests are planned for April 17, and the senior scholarship test for January 9. Bus inspections by the State Highway Patrol will run Sept. 16–19 at multiple locations, with a Sept. 26 half day for Hocking County fair attendance. School bands will perform Sept. 25 and several districts will enter exhibits. The board also approved ongoing mandatory X-ray screening for teachers and staff during the mobile unit visit in fall.

Logan Hocking County James Frey State Highway Patrol Bloomingville Gibisonville Laurelville Carbon Hill Green School Murray City Starr- Washington Fairgrounds Enterprise West Logan Rockbridge Marion South Bloomingville Starr-Washington Green Gore

Ruth Jane Heigle and Robert Sharp Vow in Logan Rites

Ruth Jane Heigle and Robert Ed ward Sharp repeated marriage vows Saturday at the First Evangelical United Brethren Church in Logan. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Better Heigle, wore Chantilly lace with chiffon, and carried a white Bible. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Frank Sharp of Sugar Grove Route 1. About 200 guests attended the reception. The couple will reside in Sugar Grove Route 1. The bride is a Starr Washington High School and Ohio University alumna and a teacher at Berne Union School. the groom is a Capital University geology graduate. Out-of-town guests came from several states.

Ruth Jane Heigie Better Heigle Logan Robert Edward Sharp Evangelical United Brethren Church of Logan Bepidegroom Frank Sharp Carl Spence Albert Elick Blick Jack Wyskiver Dale Dental Ida, Mich Bud Walker Sugar Grove Church Faith Krinn Judy Woolery Catherine Nihiser James Rees David Shull Jennie Martin Helen Heigle Sharp Heigle Starr - Washington High School Ohio University Berne Union School Mr. Sharp Berne Union High School Capital University Fort Wayne Ind Lancaster Athens Columbus Cleveland Bremen Akron Union Furnace Logan Evangelical

Logan Social Notes Honor Mrs Sharp at Shower and Aug Wedding

A shower for Mrs. Robert Sharp Ruth Meigle was hosted by Mrs. Dick Blauser and others at 387 West St. The wedding occurred Saturday Aug 23 at Logan Evangelical United Brethren Church with numerous relatives and friends in attendance and gift givers listed.

Robert Sharp Ruth Meigle Dick Blauser West St Blauser Judy Woolery Catherine Nihiser

Civic Pride Emphasized at Logan Kiwanis Meeting

W F Ballard of Columbus Coated Fabrics Co urged Logan Kiwanis members to serve the community, set good examples and lift their sights while aiding others. He spoke at an interclub gathering introduced by University Club president George Roberts, with several visiting members and guests in attendance.

Logan Logan Kiwis Club W. F. Ballard Columbus Coated Fabrics Co Ballard Unisity Kiwanis Club Colum Allard Cominty Anstar Orge Roberts University Club J. K. Shoemaker Robert Brewer Fred Stewart Dick McClain John Gttrill Joe Townsend Ray Houk

Reading Club Meeting Recaps Library Event

Reading Club met in the Logan Hocking County District Library with 13 members and two guests. Pat Chute led activities including poems by April Harrison and Ita Stevens, a story by Linda Johnson, and a play by Pat Chute.

Marriage License for A Ogan and Rose Mary Six

Kenneth E. Poling a 2E dry cleaner from Logan married Rose Mary Six at home in Logan.

A.ogan Kenneth E. Poling Logan Rose Mary

Flag presentation planned at Logan Courthouse

Mre Virgil Todd chaired the August meeting of J K Rochester Woman's Relief Corps No 523. Plans were made to present an American flag to Logan County commissioners at the courthouse with Mrs Newton Stoody in charge for a Sept 12 7 pm program in front of the courthouse. Members of Daughters of America American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars and auxiliaries invited. Emma Schultz charter member reported ill. Next meeting Sept 4 to plan and practice for the convention.

Virgil Todd J. K. Rochester Woman’s Relief Corps Wee Logan Newton Stoody Daughters of America American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Emma Schultz

Chester Blake Birthday Observed at D of A Lodge Meeting

Chester Blake presided at August D of A Lodge meeting with six teen members present. Games followed the session and refreshments were served by Mrs. Blake with daughter Charlotte, assisted by Mrs. Roxie Ray and Mrs. Gladys Lehman honoring Mr. Blake's birthday.

Chester Blake Blake Charlotte Roxie Ray Gladys Lehman

Venus Chapter CBS Observes Family Night Aug 27

Venus Chapter CBS will hold a family night on Wednesday August 27 with a 6 p m potluck supper in the Masonic dining room followed by a program.

Venus Chapter CBS Masonic

Wright divorce cited gross neglect and cruelty in Logan suit

Arthur Wright sues Patricia Wright in Common Pleas Court alleging gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. Court records also show Shelby Durrett granted an uncontested divorce from Hazel Durrett on grounds of gross neglect of duty. costs charged to the plaintiff.

Logan Common Pleas Arthur Wright Patricia Wright Logan Route 1 Shelby Durrett Hazel Durrett

Logan-Hocking Library to Close for Labor Day

Logan Hocking County District Library will be closed all day next Monday in observance of Labor Day. Regular hours resume Tuesday. The library opens 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Friday, with Thursday closed.

Logan-Hocking Library Logan Logan-Hocking County Jeannette Grim

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