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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1950
Page
3
Log an reports the death of Mrs. Leroy Strain in Springfield last Friday after a six month illness. She was formerly Florence Franzen and sister of Ed Franzen formerly of Logan. Leroy Strain was son of Charles Strain once superintendent of the old Hocking Valley shops and later partner in the Bierly Strain Grocery at the Kroger site.
Logan J Russell Young introduced Carl Mosly the new Hocking County Game Protector at the Rotary Club meeting. Mosly spoke on duties and showed a film In Ohio Waters about state lakes and conservation methods. Guests included Lancaster Rotarians Stu Clausen Neil Wafon Arthur Armbrust and Logan resident Edgar Peck Bowen. Rotary will not meet on Labor Day. Program set for Sept 11 by Charles Achauer.
The Downtown Coaches hold their first meeting of the year at 7:30 p.m. in the courthouse auditorium. Dr. Richard Zay, head coach, outlines agenda including sale of reserved seats with dates and prices, officer elections, a paint up and clean up week at the stadium, and possible filming of all home games.
About 75 descendants of the Bickle Mock families gathered at Rachel Macher Park for a Sunday reunion. A noon basket dinner preceded an afternoon talk by Rev. Earle Mock of Pittsburgh, reflecting on his Logan childhood. Harry V. Mock was elected president, with Bill Mock and Lois Disbennet as officers. plans were made to hold the 1951 reunion at the same park.
Logan county treasurer Ralph Moorehead reports weekly sales tax totaling 4170.69 for the week ending Aug 26, a rise from 2861.40 a year earlier. The year’s total to Aug 26, 1950, is 147397.42 versus 125917.59 in 1949, a difference over 21000.
Logan Kiwanis Club members enjoyed a musical interlude at a dinner meeting in Blooser's banquet room. Betty Bowles Lois Bailey Janice Bowles Ronna Vollmer and LaDonna Sparks formed a girls vocal quintet with Mrs. Marcia Konkler as pianist. Selections included Beautiful Dreamer My Happiness and Whispering Hope. Lou Ingram introduced the singers as program chairman.
Mrs Charles Harbarger has been named secretary to Fred A Murray prosecuting attorney in Logan County effective September 1. She succeeds Mrs Martha Jonas, a former probate court and Red Cross employee. Mrs Harbarger is the wife of Belford Harbarger. Mrs Jonas and her husband, band director at Albany High School, are moving to Athens.
The notice lists several young residents from Logan Lancaster Rockbridge and surrounding areas. Individuals include Jack Lee Burgess 22 Rhea Stephenson 18 Norman Clark 22 Mary Scott 16 Harold Lynn 18 Mary Kraft 18 Russell Shane 21 Patricia Norris 22 with addresses Logan Lancaster Rockbridge Route 1 Route 2 Route 4.
Reunion to be held September 3 in Central Park Ashland Kentucky. Logan attendees include Mr and Mrs William Lehman Mr and Mrs John Culp and family and Mr and Mrs Fred Morman. Delbert Morman of Columbus and relatives from Nelsonville are also expected.
Slogans claim Wonder Salve relieves itching eczema psoriasis infections and athlete's foot from head to toe. The product marketed as a white greaseless antiseptic promises safe use for children and money back if not satisfied. Sold in Athens by local druggists and stores.
Logan attendees includ ed Mrs M J Kraumlauf Mrs Zoa Blosser and Miss Ben Ross at a reunion of former Lancaster Boys Industrial School officials. A picnic dinner featured the day.
Social round notes travel and visits in Logan and nearby towns. Ed and Bertha Thompson host in Nelsonville while Wade Young visits from Corning. Jane Ambrose travels from Dearborn to Logan for family gatherings and teaching links. Rodney Jonas relocates to Athens to teach at Ohio University and study. other locals relocate or entertain Columbus guests and attend church social events.
Millions over forty years report relief from itching and burning with a cooling soothing astringent formula. A user testimonial claims relief and better sleep after using Peterson's Ointment with a money back guarantee.
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