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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1957

Page

12

Morrison Talks to Chieftains About Pros

Logan High School honors the 1957 squad at the Rotary Club dinner with speaker Fred Morrison former OSU and Browns backfield star. He compared pro and college football stressing speed discipline and teamwork while praising Browns coach Paul Brown and the Chiefs.

LOGAN Logan High School Rotary Club Izaak Walton League Fred Curly) Morrison Ohio State University Cleveland Browns Morrison LHS Browns Morison Paul Brown Mel Adams Lynn Strait Gene Morgan Mike Brown Bob Dennis Adams Chiefs Ron Duffey Dzilis Voits Bill Brandon Dick Schmidt Ed Bryant Mike McBride Heine Meyer Ken Stevens Charles Kreppel Francis Schrader

Court Draws 50 Names For January Jury Duty

Logan A court order filed by Judge Harley Meyer directs drawing 50 names for January term jury service. The drawing at 10 a.m. Saturday Dec 21 will be conducted by jury commissioners Dan Langley of Murray City and Forest C. Wolfe of Laurelville. The first 15 will sit on the grand jury and the remaining 35 on petit juries.

Power Co official marks 20 years of service in area

Niles G. Miller of the Crooksville New Lexington region received a diamond studded service pin after 20 years with Ohio Power Co on November 17. A Madison Township trustee recount did not change results with Cleve Vince requesting a recount by one vote in one precinct. Thomas Grey, currently rural representative for Ohio Power Co, is promoted to area representative at Logan effective December 1.

Niles G. Miller Crooksville-New Lexington Ohio Power Co Madison Twp Cleve Vince Madison Thomas Grey Logan Grey Crooksville-New

Logan Social Notes Officers Plan Dec Meeting at Clarksburg

Antioch Grange 2629 held its regular session led by Oscar Blum. The literary program featured group singing and readings by Woodrow Fetheroll Nor man Anderson. An officers conference is planned for December 7 at Clarksburg Grange Pickaway County.

Oscar Blum Antioch Grange Woodrow Fetheroll Norman Anderson Clarksburg Grange Pickaway County

Sew-Soo Club Hosts Holiday Social and Christmas Plans

Herbert W Walker Key nes Dr hosted a Sew-So Club meeting with members and guests. After mingling, refreshments were served around a fruit centerpiece with black and white candles. Special guests Mrs. Barton S Hall and Mrs. R S Donahoy attended. Mrs. Ucker will host the December 19 Christmas party.

Ers Herbert W. Walker Keynes Sew-So Club Barton S. Hall R. S. Donahey James Ucker Floyd Matheny Robert Emerson James Rimelspach Howard Blum Ronald Rheinscheid Wayne Whitcraft

United Bible Class Plans Christmas Party At Church

The United Bible Class of the First Methodist Church met for its November gathering at the church. Plans were finalized for the annual Christmas party on Wednesday December 11 with a potluck at 6 p.m. and a 50 cent gift exchange. Refreshments for 29 members were provided by a committee led by Mrs. Charles Green and others.

United Bible Class of The First Methodist Church Charles Green Ray Steward Emanuel Wolfe Pearl Seaman Jacob Robb Anna Burberry Edna Angle Bertha Nimon

Scotts Creek Club Holds November Meeting at Schoolhouse

The Scotts Creek Club gathered November 28 at the Scotts Creek schoolhouse with group singing of Now Thank We All Our God. Thanksgiving poems were read by Grace Harsh, Artie Stone, and W. H. Mow.

Scotts Creek Club Scotts Creek Grace Harsh Artie Stone W. H. Mow

Succeeded by Giles as chief clerk for Ohio Power

The Lexington area will see Marvin E. Giles succeed the longtime leader. Giles has served as chief clerk for Ohio Power Co. at Crooksville since 1943.

Lexington Marvin E. Giles Ohio Power Co Crooksville

St Hildas Guild Sets December Meeting Theme

St. Hildas Guild at St. Pauls Episcopal Church will meet on December 5 to discuss Character and Spiritual Education. Rev. Peyton D. Reed will give the address, and a covered dish luncheon is planned for noon.

St. Hilda’s Guild St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Peyton D. Reed

Minor Seeks Annulment in Lawrenceburg Marriage Claim

Jo Ellen Riddle a 14 year old seeks an annulment from Daniel W. Riddle 17 after a November 2 1957 pretended ceremony in Lawrenceburg Ind alleging incapacity to consent. The petition through her father Harold S Brown cites no consummation or cohabitation and costs taxed to the plaintiff.

Logan Common Pleas Court Jo Ellen Riddle Harold S. Brown Daniel W. Riddle Adelphi Lawrenceburg Ind Carl F. Markwood Jean Markwood

Hocking Valley Hospital Births and Admits

Birth announcements for McArthur and Logan residents include a son to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Huntley and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. Mohler plus a son for Mr. and Mrs. David Young of Athens. Admissions list Fred D. Klett of Laurelville Route 2 for medical care. Discharges note Kent Holmes of Logan and Harry T. Breeze of Nelsonville.

Robert Huntley McArthur Fred E. Mohler Logan David Young Athens Kent Holmes Harry T. Breeze Nelsonville

Ohio State Opens Eight Week Farm Course for Young Farmers

OSU’s Agriculture College and Extension Service offer an eight week program from January 13 to March 7 1958. Open to high school graduates aged 19 and older with or without farm experience, with practical farming knowledge preferred. Courses cover farm business management feeding animals fertilizers and animal breeding. electives include milk production herd management and poultry care. Estimated total cost 250 to 300 dollars, certificates awarded but no college credit.

LOGAN Ohio State University James Frey Hocking County Vocational Agriculture and Agricultural Extension Service OSU College of Agriculture Frey

Logan High School Christmas Concert Set for Sunday

The Logan High School choir will present its annual Christmas concert at 3 p m Sunday in the high school auditorium. The 72 voice ensemble is directed by Miss Minnie Louise Bowen with student teachers Miss Nancy Gordon Miss Jean Funni and Miss Jeanne Rose from Ohio University assisting. Accompanists include Miss Rose Miss Ann Nimon and Miss Penny Campbell with the latter two as LHS students. Admission is free.

Logan Logan High School Minnie Louise Bowen Nancy Gordon Jean Funni Jeanne Rose Ohio University Miss Rose Ann Nimon Penny Campbell LHS

Auto Business Holds Steady in Hocking County

Logan November report by Miss Thelma Keyes shows stable auto activity with 41 new motor vehicle title certificates, equal to October. Total titles issued were 460 including 183 resale and 156 used retail, with 230 mortgages filed and 239 cancelled. Receipts amounted to 713.40, county share 530.65 and state 182.65.

LOGAN Hocking County Thelma Keyes Certificate of

Logan James A Gordon and Evelyn R Lanning Named

Logan James A Gordon age 26 a system analyst of Columbus and Evelyn R Lanning age 25 at home in Logan are named in a notice.

Logan James A. Gordon Columbus Evelyn R. Lanning

Lessons in Bridge NORTH doubles to foiled slam attempt

Lou Larceny decides a double and then a four of clubs opening lead to mislead South in a bridge deal. South overreaches, dummy and defenders maneuver to force dummy’s last trump, and Lou’s strategy pays off with a successful defense though the outcome remains uncertain.

Lou South Dummy East

What to bid with solid balanced hand in spades

South is balancing with 13 points and stoppers in all suits. On first round after partner opens two clubs and responder rebids three spades the recommended action is to bid two no trump to show balanced hand and invite, but with three spades already bid by partner rebid later, bid three no trump as a constructive balance and not forcing.

la Pass South

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