Nelsonville Fish Rodeo Attracts 68 Youth In Buchtel Pond
Sixty eight boys and a few girls joined the first fishing rodeo at Oakley’s pond in Buchtel. Prizes went to Brent Moore and Mary Wetzel for largest fish, with many youths earning trophies for most fish. Organizers plan a repeat event next year and expect re stocking and pond expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Oakley's Pond
Buchtel
Nelsonville Post
Brent Moore
Mary Wetzel
Brent
Mary
Rudy Levandofsky
Myrna Conkle
Bob Mohney
Rudy Levandofski
Terry Tigner
Fred Kirkendall
Bob Hitchings
Dave Wagner
Paul Almashy
Dean Mce- Quade
Ronnie Stimel
Charles Hanes
VFW
Myron Cox
Earl Hilleary
Victor Oakley
James Myers
Gallipolis
Better Fishing, Inc
Chicago
Cox
Everett Woody
Leota Barrows
Hilda Sprouse
Evelyn Little
Ladies’ Auxiliary Unit
David Davis Packing
Columbus
Heine Packing
Logan and Evans Packing
Adams Bakery
Wonder Bread
Pepsi- Cola
Chauncey Coca-Cola
Athens
Gem Bottling
Wells
Post OKs Youth Use Of Building
Glenford Dugan Post 229 approves tentative plans to open the American Legion building weekly for youth recreation programs under supervision and organized activities. A bean dinner planning meeting is set for today at 8 pm. Membership cards for 1955 are available, and new memberships may be obtained. The Legion invites recently returned Korean veterans to visit headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
American Legion
Glenford Dugan
Post
Robert Auflick
Legion
J. O. Steenrod
Longstretch Homecoming Celebrations Planned for Sept
Nelsonville hosts Longstreth Homecoming September 4 5 6 with three football games. McArthur meets Nelsonville Eagles in a Sunday double header at 1 30 p m and a Labor Day 2 30 p m clash with Middleport. Other events include kids greased pole sack races plus music and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Longstreth
McArthur
Nelsonville Eagles
Eagles
Middleport
Mount St Mary Hospital Notes Admits and Births Summary
Mount St Mary Hospital notes list numerous admissions and births. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Roger Chute Gore Route 1 a daughter. Peter Connelly Chauncey. Norma Whitlatch Nelsonville. Mrs. John Johnson Nelsonville. Namon Joseph Athens. Mrs. Florence Rowland Athens. Mrs. Homer Wolfe Murray City. and others with locations Chauncey Nelsonville Athens Willoughby New Strauses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Chute
Gore Route 1
Peter Connelly
Chauncey
Norma Whitlatch
Nelsonville
John Johnson
Namon Joseph
Athens
Florence Rowland
Homer Wolfe
Murray City
P. C. Morris
Joseph Cline
George Simms
Dolores Lax
Willoughby
Matthews
New Strausse
Grace Dupler
Clarence Warren
Deanville
John Toth
Shawnee
Harvey Bailey
Logan
Ethel Carey
McConnelsville
Doris Conner
Yvonne Sharp
Trimble
Joanne Evans
Alfred Warren
Buchtel
Alma Moody
Glouster
Norma Dalton
Mary Davis
Audrey Niceswanger
Mabel Snedden
Visitor Cuts Head In Bump on Nail
Nelsonville report details two hospital cases. Columbus visitor Montenaro sustained a scalp laceration after striking a rusty nail at Mount St. Mary Hospital. Murray City youth Cecil Neel, 10, treated for a knee injury from a bicycle fall.
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Nelsonville
Louis Montenaro
Columbus
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Cecil Neel
Murray City
Local Notes on Health and Visits
Mrs. Betty Cope has returned from the Cleveland Clinic after observation and will enter Mount St Mary Hospital for treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Don Fisk and two daughters Joyce and Ellen, along with Miss Lois DeVol and Mrs. Victor Oakley, returned from a week trip to Niagara Falls and Detroit.
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Betty Cope
Cleveland Clinic
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Don Fisk
Joyce
Ellen
Lois DeVol
Victor Oakley
Niagara Falls
Detroit
Two Crashes Investigated in Logan Patrol Report
Two minor auto accidents were investigated Saturday by city police with no injuries reported. Morris Vollmer, 72, of Haydenville and Floyd P Strawn of Logan collided at Front and Mulberry, while Ella Roberts, 74, of Deanville, was struck on Front while turning onto Homer Ave. A third driver, Paul D Lee, 21, of Columbus, was involved in a later incident on Front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Morris Vollmer
Haydenville
Floyd P Strawn
Mulberry
Ella Roberts
Deanville
Homer Ave
Paul D Lee
Lumbus
Three Drivers Are Cited In Logan Weekend Traffic Violations
Roy Six of Logan Route 1 was fined ten dollars and costs for unsafe operation of a motor vehicle. William Kayser of Guysville was cited for passing without an assured clear distance ahead and forfeited fifteen dollars. Harry P Schultz was charged with speeding and also forfeited fifteen dollars. All citations were issued by state highway patrolmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Six
Logan
William Kayser
Guysville
Harry P. Schultz
Two Cases Heard In Hilleary's Court
In Nelsonville John Coleman pleaded guilty on arraignment for intoxication in Mayor Earl Hilleary s court and was fined 10 dollars plus costs. Richard Merz forfeited a 20 dollar cash bond posted for his appearance on an intoxication complaint. James Gilbert Stalder pleaded not guilty on arraignment to unsafe operation of a motor vehicle and was found guilty, fined 20 dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
John Coleman
Earl Hilleary
Richard Merz
State Highway Patrol
James Gilbert Stalder
Hilleary
Birthday Club Meets At Park in Logan
The Happy Birthday Club met Aug 26 at Rachelmacher Park in Logan. A picnic dinner and supper were served to members Mrs. Edna Dodds Mrs. Elizabeth Dean Mrs. Agnes Woodard Mrs. Viola Henshaw Mrs. Gwen Scott Mrs. Leta Evans Mrs. Agnes Cox Mrs. Dorothy Risley Mrs. Delores Hannahs and Mrs. Emma Brush. Plans were made for the next meeting on Thursday Sept 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Happy Birthday Club
Rachelmacher Park
Logan
Edna Dodds
Elizabeth Dean
Agnes Woodard
Viola Henshaw
Gwen Scott
Leta Evans
Agnes Cox
Dorothy Risley
Delores Hannahs
Emma Brush
Troop 66 and Post 66 Plan Outdoor Council Fire Session
Explorers of Post 66 and Scouts of Troop 66 announce a Tuesday evening outdoor council fire session at Central School grounds north end. Members may bring wieners and marshmallows. Registration for the new year and fall program will be discussed. assembly is at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Stork Shower Held for Mrs Hartman in Logan
Mrs Charles Price and Mrs Harry Meldrim hosted a stork shower at their home honoring Mrs Richard Hartman Alice Bryant. Winners of contests were Mrs Wallace Brown and Miss Bette Jewell. Refreshments were served to a large guest list including Regina Galentin Elmore Beale Otto Les Jr Robert Hartman Lawrence Hartman and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Wingrove
Robert Tootle
Clarence Kornmiller
Richard Viney
Barbara Jo Dicken
Sue Sutton
Charlies Brant
Charles Bryant Jr
Wellston
Paul Hartman
George Blosser
Warren Polsiey
Leroy Marx
Judy Krumilauf
Annette Forsythe
Connie Marx
Annette Davis
Pearl Wolfe
Jolene Gastin
Arthur Keplar
Charles Gompf
Anne Beale
Marvin Dicken
Dessert bridge at country home hosted by Mrs. Lanning
Mrs. Wilbur Lanning Jr entertained with a dessert bridge at her country home Thursday evening. Miss Evelyn Lanning arranged table decorations from sorted flowers. Prizes went to Mrs. Warren Johnson for high score and Mrs. Willard Baughman for low score while Mrs. James Sherwood took the traveling prize. Other guests included Mrs. Richard Farmer, Mrs. John Sherwood, Mrs. Marion Allen, Mrs. Wayne Todd, Mrs. Robert Pugh, Mrs. Jack Rauch, Mrs. Albert Leonard, Mrs. Jack Myers and Mrs. Earl Lowe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Lanning, Jr
Evelyn Lanning
Warren Johnson
Willard Baughman
James Sherwood
Richard Farmer
John Sherwood
Marion Allen
Wayne Todd
Robert Pugh
Jack Rauch
Albert Leonard
Jack Myers
Earl Lowe
Farm Bureau Youth Council Elects Officers at East School
The Farm Bureau Youth Council met Tuesday at East School. Under Recreation directed by Ivan Cooper, activities included games and square dancing. Marilyn Davis was elected president with Karolyn Steele as treasurer and Janet Risch as news reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau Youth Council
East School
Ivan Cooper
Marilyn Davis
Karolyn Steele
Janet Risch
Steward Birthday Party for Sandra at Rachelmacher Park
Mr and Mrs Charles Steward hosted a birthday gathering at Rachelmacher Park for their daughter Sandra turning seven. Guests included Mrs Jacob Fickel and her son Harold Mrs Earl Steward and Mr and Mrs Samuel and other attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Steward
Rachelmacher Park
Sandra
Jacob Fickel
Harold
Earl Steward
Samuel
Wiener Roast Honoring Miss Georgie Barthel at Black Jack
Mr and Mrs Paul Dollison hosted a country home wiener roast at Black Jack honoring Miss Georgie Barthel of Olney Illinois. Guests included Mrs Fanny Spears and several Dollison family members plus relatives from Lima and local households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Dollison
Black Jack
Georgie Barthelme
Olney
Fanny Spears
Carl Frenier
Dean Dollison
Ken
Sue
Robert Rochester
Lima
Verle Dollison
Donnie
Wilbur Lightfoot Jr
Cindy and
Patrick
Dick Dollison
Phyllis Shorr
Sigler Family Visits Gallia County Kin in Buckeye Lake Outing
Mr and Mrs Douglas S Sigler and family of New Plymouth visited Mrs Sigler s parents Mr and Mrs Alex Lane and Johnny Lane at Gallipolis Route 1 recently Mr and Mrs James Myers Maxville Miss Doris Huston and Ronnie Brandon enjoyed an evening of dancing at Buckeye Lake
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas S. Sigler
New Plymouth
Rock Tossers Sought After Midnight Vandalism in Union Furnace
Sheriff A J Waldron seeks rock throwers after a fist sized stone was hurled from a passing car at Henry Bray’s front porch in Union Furnace. The rock dented the screen door frame and narrowly avoided breaking the plate glass. Bray saw a dark car leave without lights. no identification possible. The sheriff calls it vandalism and vows action against property damage.
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Logan
A. J. Waldron
Henry Bray
Union Furnace
Bray
Waldron
Leaders To Discuss School Year Plans
Logan report says county high school superintendents and principals will meet Friday in the office of county superintendent S. H. Dillon to discuss plans for the coming school year. Organization meetings for teachers are set for Labor Day Monday September 6 and classes for the fall term will open the next day.
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Logan
S. H. Dillon
Logan Guard Unit Reactivation Slated Wednesday Night
After a 37 year gap Logan will host Battery B of the 137th Anti Aircraft Artillery as it activates Wednesday night. Lt. Robert Pugh of Logan leads the unit with Brig. Gen. Kenneth Cooper present for ceremonies in the Route 75 armory, with about 20 recruits expected and training to begin weekly.
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Logan
Ohio National Guard
137Th Anti
Kenneth Cooper
Columbus
Robert Pugh
Metal Powder Products Inc
Ant
James Sherwood
Michael Scapparrotti
Fourth St
Caera
National Guard
Pugh
Hocking County
Logan Farm Equipment Co
Ali Co. G
France
Sprinter Has 50 Days To Plan Next Race
Logan Ohio tale recounts Clarence W. Harble 21 who twice fled police in Columbus. After a May 2 arrest for driving without an operator's permit he escaped a cruiser. He was recaptured following a chase ending with a warning shot and gunpoint arrest. Mayor Phillips fined him 100 dollars and jailed him 30 days. He remains in Hocking County jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Columbus
Hocking County
Clarence W. Harble
Harble
George Johnson
Albert Shannon
Hunter St
Mulberry
Johnson
Shannon
Joseph Phillips
Boy Camper Wounded While Target Practice Near Logan
Charlies Frazier, 14, was treated for a bullet wound in his foot after he and friend Robert Leiber, 14, tried rifle target practice near the Frank Linton farm on Route 75. The boys camped out overnight and could not explain how the foot was placed in the muzzle. Sheriff Waldron lectured both on firearm safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Charlies Frazier
A. J Waldron
Robert Leiber
W. Main St
Frank Linton
Route 75
Frazier
Sheriff Waldron
Mrs. Mary F. Nihiser Rites Held at Leonard Funeral Home
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary F. Nihiser widow of Calvin Nihiser were conducted at Leonard funeral home last Saturday. The officiating minister was her stepson Rev Roy Standiford of Halleville. Music by Mrs George Jurgenamier and Mrs Walter Leonard with organist Carl Spence. Pallbearers, all grandsons, included Robert Pete Roger Kuhn Henry Carley Standiford and Francis McFrey. Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laxgan
Mary F. Nihiser
Calvin Nihiser
Leonard Funeral Home
Roy Standiford
Halleville
George Jurgenamier
Walter Leonard
Carl Spence
Robert
Pete
Roger Kuhn
Henry
Carley Standiford
Francis McFfrey
Fairview Cemetery
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Teddy Voigt
Charles Burchfield
Jerry Norris
Jack Miller
Glen
Timmy Erwin
Paul Aimashy
Dean McQuade
Mike Woodard
Butch Smith
Paul Johnson
Johnnie Cox
Vauhyn Campbell
Johnnie Erdy
Mike Brooks
Jay Brooks
Ralph Jackson
Fart Conkle
Albert Hayden
Phil Antie
Pat Antie
Ed Antie
Tim Weaver
Gary Hook
Jim Brady
Leroy Jackson
Terry Taggert
Tom Taggert
Micky Wright
Richie Sprouse
Herry Sprouse
Bob Boling
Nelsonville-Buchtel Area
Post OK
Longstretch Ete Set
Hilleary’s Court
Birthday Club
Park
Terrel
Kenneth Steward
Robert Steward
Bobby
Gary
Sharon Louise
Pearl Guess
Karen
Beverly
Charlies Bicknell
Susan
Ray Steward
Harley Amerine
Donald Steward
Simeon Steward
Tommy Rush
Chuckie Steward
Thomas Rush
Paula Kay
Rs. Lanning
Youth Council
Dollisons Entertain
Lancaster
Tactice
Marvy Nihiser
Keller & Weltner, Inc
Ohio
Gaffney Motor Freight, Inc
NEW Blue Sunoco
Blue Sunoco
Overall
Vick Up
Sunoco
Jouais
EFCES
Antenock
Sunoco 'Quais
ECHL
Cernshed Public Accountants
America
Sun
Sun Oil Company
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