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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1956

Page

10

Hocking Schools Ready To Open Term Sept 4

Logan reports all teaching vacancies filled except one as 1956 57 term starts Tuesday. New hires include Don Dawley Murray City carbon Hill shop teaching and others from Ohio University UK and Springfield. A Laurelville 7th 8th grade position remains to be filled.

Hocking Sity Murray City Carbon Hill Joseph Bachus Ohio University Union Furnace Lonnie Miller University of Kentucky Laureville Pike County Nelle Elliott Nelsonville Joyce Norman Springfield Laurelville

R L Williams of Carbondale Dies at 73

Ralph L Williams 73 of Carbondale died in Mount St Mary Hospital after two weeks as a hospital patient following three years of ill health. He was a Carbondale grocer for 32 years and a native of Vinton County son of the late Samuel and Ellen Wilson Williams. Survived by wife Wilma three sons Roger Gerald and Richard. a brother Fred died earlier. Services Thursday at 1 p m at Carbondale Methodist Church burial in Asbury Cemetery. He was a New Marshfield Masonic Lodge member.

Nelsonville Ralph L. Williams Carbondale Mount St. Mary Hospital Vinton County Samuel Ellen Wilson Williams New Marshfield Ind Gerald St. Clairsville Richard Detroit Fred Carbondale Methodist Church Asbury Cemetery

Gilliam Rites Conducted for Mrs Sarah Buckingham Gilliam

Funeral services were held today for Mrs Sarah Buckingham Gilliam 83 who died Sunday in a Cincinnati hospital after six years as a patient. A Starr Township native and former Hocking County teacher she was the widow of Joseph Gilliam. Survivors include nephew Dr James Schaal Cincinnati and niece Miss Mae Schaal Logan. Rev Stanley T Benton officiated. burial Starr Cemetery.

Logan Sarah Buckingham Gilliam Cincinnati Starr Township Hocking County Joseph Gilliam James Schaal Mae Schaal Stanley T. Benton Starr Cemetery

Kish announce birth of daughter Jane Annette

Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Kish of Morristown announce the birth of daughter Jane Annette on August 18 at Mount St. Mary Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ed Matheny of Chauncey Mrs. Martha Kish of Mt. Pleasant Pa and Mr. Vincent Kish of Youngstown.

Chauncey Vincent Kish Morristown Jane Annette Mount St. Mary Hospital Ed Matheny Martha Kish Mt. Pleasant Youngstown

Ladies Aid To Dine At Chauncey Methodist Church

Chauncey Methodist Ladies Aid will be supper guests Thursday with Mrs Evelyn Burchfield. They will meet in the early afternoon with Mrs Burchfield for quilting.

Chauncey Ladies Aid of the Chauncey Methodist Church Evelyn Burchfield Burchfield

Chauncey Church of Christ Schedules Special Board Meeting

The Chauncey Church of Christ will hold a special official board meeting tonight at 7 30. Members are urged to attend to discuss church affairs and decisions.

Chauncey The Chauncey Church of Christ

New Books Placed At District Library

A number of fiction and non fiction titles have been added to the district library shelves. Featured works include Beyond the Black Stump by Shute The Wind in His Fists by Jennings So Far From Spring Curry Speak to the Winds Moore The Ilex Avenue Whitney Minnesota Gothic O Meara Beyond the Gates Smith Dont Go Near the Water Brinkley The Ninth Wave Burdick Of Wind and Song Wise and Cargo of Brides Rucker Non fiction includes How to Build Your Outside Kitchen A Guide to Good Hunting and Trapping How to Restore Antique and Classic Cars Auto Album 23 Boats You Can Build A Picture History of Motoring Mandls Television Servicing All About Small Gas Engines The Wisdom of the Living Religions The Truth About Flying Saucers They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers Books on many subjects are on shelves or available via borrowing from state or other libraries.

Logan District Library Shute Jennings Curry Moore Mandl

Son of Edward Angle Serves in German Field Training Test

Sergeant Vernon J. Angle son of Mr and Mrs Edward Angle of Logan Route 1 participated in battalion field training tests with the 11th Airborne Division in Germany. He serves as a commander in Company B of the 76th Tank Battalion. He joined the Army in 1945 and arrived in Europe last February. His wife Betty accompanies him in Germany.

Vernon J. Angle Edward Angle Logan Route 1 11Th Airborne Division Germany Angle 76Th Tank Battalion Europe Betty

Rotary Hears Career Talks In Logan Club Meeting

Logan Rotary Club members heard Albert Seabright, county engineer, discuss mine engineering with details on bedded vein fissure decimated and placer deposits. Frank Mantor described Sears Roebuck operations and profit sharing. Dr. Albert Leonard outlined dentistry education and state supply with dentist to population ratios and defect rates. Program chairman Walter Ott announced no meeting next week due to Labor Day. Sept 10 program led by Harry Wright.

Logan Logan Rotary Club Heard Albert Seabright Sears, Roebuck and Co Frank Mantor Mantor Albert Leonard Ohio Ohio State University Western Reserve Universit Cleveland Leonard Walter Ott Harry Wright

Logan Society Girl Scout Troop 3 Camp Return Encampment

Girl Scout Intermediate Troop 3 returned from a two night stay at Camp Quannacut led by Mrs. B. G. Greenman. A indoors campfire program and cook-out meals followed a Rockbridge hike with Troop 3 members and Troop 4 and 10 leaders assisting.

Camp Quannacut B. G. Greenman Rockbridge Roy Baker Keith Schultz Peggy Cummins Linda Wolfe Marlene Schultz Marilyn Bowers Susan Baker Rosemary Bunthoff Mary Gambrel Linda McGrath Peggy McGaw Janet McWilliams Edna Howdyshell

Certificate Filed In Common Pleas Court For $727.24 Plus Costs

Return of an execution on a certificate of judgment filed in Common Pleas Court. Issued by Columbus Municipal Court in a suit by Bertha and Martha Lieberman doing business as Ohio Furniture Co. of Columbus against Mrs. Steve Garzone aka Betty Jane Pickett. Amount $727.24 plus $7.81 costs and interest from April 1, 1952. Sheriff found nothing to levy on execution.

Logan Common Pleas Columbus Bertha Martha Lieberman Ohio Furniture Co Steve Garzone Betty Jane Pickett

Mrs. Walker Rites Planned

Thelma Irene Walker aged 41 died suddenly at her home near Bethany Church. Survived by husband Marion, four daughters Joan Ford Lois Simmons Judy Diane and five sons Phillip Roger Patrick David Randy, and three grandchildren. Also survived by parents two brothers five sisters and many relatives. Funeral services Thursday at 2 pm at White Funeral Home with Rev Guy White officiating. Burial in Rockland Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home at any time.

Thelma Irene Walker Bethany Church Bernard Charles Scott Akron Alene Golden Athens Genevieve Barnhart Coolville Frances Clem Pearl Witte Spencer W. Va Doris Price White Funeral Home Guy White Rockland Cemetery

Births and admissions at Hocking Valley Hospital

Births list a daughter for Mr and Mrs Robert Carr of Logan Route 2 and a son for Mr and Mrs Robert Bowlby of Logan Route 1. Admitted: Leo A Covington of Logan medical. Mrs James O Frey Laurelville surgery. Mrs Lawrence Hansley Rockbridge Route 1 medical. Dismissed: Mrs Raymond Vollmer Haydenville and daughter. Otho Huntley New Plymouth Route 1. Paul Mitchell New Straitsville Route 1.

Robert Carr Logan Robert Bowlby Leo A. Covington James O. Frey Laurelville Lawrence Hansley Rockbridge Raymond Vollmer Haydenville Otho Huntley New Plymouth Paul Mitchell New Straitsville

Divorce action filed in Common Pleas Court

Carol Brooks of Murray City seeks divorce from Francis Brooks citing gross neglect and extreme cruelty. She asks for custody of a minor child and both temporary and permanent alimony. The report notes another case of gross neglect filed by Ethel White against James S. White of Mansfield with similar custody and support requests.

Logan Carol Brooks Common Pleas Francis Brooks Murray City Ethel White James S. White Mansfield

Logan Health Conference for Logan Schools

The Logan county health department releases a school health conference at Logan High School on Thursday. Teachers from city and county schools and health department staff will discuss Our Concern in the School Health Program with welcome by Wallace Blake and opening remarks by Dr. H. M. Boocks. Panelists include Florence Fogle Dr. Owen F. Yaw Margaret Maxwell Mrs J Ward Doering Harry Westfall and Miss Mary Connor. Group discussions start at 2 pm by grade level with specific recorders, concluding with a 3 35 pm summary.

Logan Logan High School City County Health Department Wallace Blake H. M. Boocks Florence Fogle Ohio State University Owen F. Yaw Board of Health Margaret Maxwell Ohio Department of Health J. Ward Florence Larimer Merl Primmer LHS Recorder

Chauncey Dover Band Plans Fair Week Activities

The Chauncey Dover Band under Katheryn McCoy schedules a concert at the Ohio State Fair on Thursday at 10 a.m. They will march in the Parade of the Hills at 6 p.m. in Nelsonville on Sunday Sept 2 and perform at the Old Settlers reunion in Jacksonville. Labor Day includes a parade and band program in Jacksonville after 10 days at the Izaak Walton League camp.

Chauncey Chauncey- Dover Katheryn McCoy Nelsonville Old Settlers Re Jacksonville Logan

Chauncey Personal Notes and Local Visiting News

Chauncey Personal notes report Tommy Alderman treated for a right arm fracture at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a tree fall. Visitors include Don Rogers and son Stevie from Lancaster, and Mrs. Johnson and Stevie at Marietta. Also notes influenza illness for Larry Wadley and a bridal shower for Mr. and Mrs. Hitchings in Nelsonville. Funeral attendees for Mrs. Callie Tedrick included relatives from Springfield Albany Jackson Wellston.

Tommy Robert Alderman Sheltering Arms Hospital Don Rogers Stevie Lancaster Steve Johnson Steve

Hamden Man Kills Self In Basement

Hamden man Edward Zervis died by hanging in his basement from a rope installed to end his life. Coroner Joseph Strong said the 69 year old left a despondent note citing ill health. Surviving family includes four sons, three daughters, a stepson, a sister, and his former wife. Funeral services are handled by Wrightsel funeral home in McArthur.

Paul Middle Wayne Roy Columus Dale Terre Haute Ind Arlene Green May Fay Zervis Columbus Howard Wilbur Wellston Roy Murdock Hamden Wrightsel Funeral Home McArthur

Coolville Area Resident Dies

Flem Groves 71 of near Coolville died Monday at St Josephs Hospital Parkersburg after a short illness. Born in Dexter WV he moved here in 1923. Survived by daughter Mrs Robert Dixon four brothers two grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday 2 p.m. at Van derhoof Baptist Church with Rev Aaron Cunningham officiating. Burial in adjoining cemetery. Friends may call at White Funeral Home Coolville.

Flem Groves Coolville St. Josephs Hospital Parkersburg Mr. Groves Dexter W. Va Laura Hoff Linden and AM Lodge Linden Robert Dixon Fred Sturgeon South Charleston Ellis Sam Glendennin van Derhoof Baptist Church Aaron Cunningham White Funeral

Logan suit seeks 152.64 from Pools in common pleas court

Logan resident Paul T. Pool and Florence Pool of Logan Route 1 face a Common Pleas Court action by Sears Roebuck and Co. for an unpaid account balance of 152.64 plus interest.

LOGAN Sears, Roebuck and Co Paul T Florence Pool Logan Route 1 Common Pleas

Market Prices for Eggs Poultry and Potatoes Cincinnati

Cincinnati market figures show consumer grade and U S prices for eggs in various sizes and colors with recent receipts and farm prices. Poultry prices at farms list No 1 quality fryers hens roosters and weight categories with a wide range for size and type. Potatoes are reported at 1.06 to 4.85 per unit.

Cincinnati U. S

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