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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1956

Page

5

Pilot Dogs Training Demonstrated Before Logan Rotary

Logan Rotary Club heard a demonstration of pilot dog training for blind persons. Stanley Doren of Pilot Dogs Inc. outlined the program, assisted by Frank Harris Jr and Lester Luthers. Training dogs takes about 12 weeks. students require four weeks of instruction. the school staffs five toy trainers and can host four students at a time, about 40 annually.

Logan Logan Rotary Club Stanley Doren Pilot Dogs, Inc Columbus Frank Harris, Jr Jr Lester Luthers Doren Warren Gardner Russell Fitzgerald Drew Rolston Robert Leonard

Guard Receives Trophy for Summer Camp Training

Ohio National Guard unit Battery D 137th AAA of Logan held a regimental meeting at the armory on Route 75. They were honored as the battalion’s best in overall training after a two week encampment at Camp Perry. Lt. Col. Frank R. Nairn presented the trophy to 1st Lt. Robert Pugh and thanked M Sgt. Michael Scaparrotti and section leaders for their efforts as eight enemy aircraft were shot down during the period.

Logan 137Th Aaa Battalion Ohio National Guard Route 75 Frank R. Nairn Nairn

Births and hospital notes from Logan area

Birth announcements list a son for Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Mitchell McArthur and a son for Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Hart of South Bloomingville Route 2. Several residents admitted for surgery and medical care, plus numerous club meetings and community notices from Logan and surrounding towns including VFW Auxiliary, Queen Esther Drill Team, American Legion Auxiliary, Lions Club, and church groups.

Hocking Valley Hospital Stanley Mitchell McArthur Hollis Hart South Bloomingville Pearl Crow McArthur Robert Mcintosh Logan Annie Acord Creola Robert Huston Franklin Prater McArthur Starlight Club Gary Gaddis Shawnee Queen Esther Joseph Phillips George Gribble American Legion South Logan Lions Frank Ricketts Ing Thomas Capehart Roy Capehart Huntington F. G. Bryant L. J. Ruttencutter Lila Zirkle J. L. Stewart A. D. Hume Gallipolis George Oliver Gary Wilson Schaekel ‘Clinic Joe McAllister Culloden W.va Calvin Oliver Letart Edith Roush Philip Sporn Larry Hoffman Tody Jo Susie Wolfe Virginia Sharbaugh Sarah Dawson F. A. Ratey Lloyd Roush A. F. Wolfe Columbus

Divorce Grants and Filings in Common Pleas Court

In Georgia Fisher and John C. Fisher a divorce is granted on gross neglect. Marion M. Worthman seeks custody of a minor and alimony in a divorce against Luther G. Worthman. Nieve Matheny seeks custody and alimony against John Matheny. Delorise J. Graham’s suit against John C. Graham was dismissed without prejudice at the plaintiff’s request.

Mrs Keck Services Held in First Methodist

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Anise Keck 79 at the First Methodist Church. She died Sunday evening in Columbus. She was the widow of Clinton Keck and a native of Hocking County. Survivors include her daughter Mrs. William Hickman of Columbus, sons Earl Keck and Pearl Keck, Ray Keck, a sister Mrs. Margaret Miller, two half sisters, and a half brother, plus 15 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan First Methodist Church Anise Seck Columbus Sdow Clinton Keck Hocking County William Hickman New Zion (Rock) Methodist Church Black Lack Laughter Elmer Kline Lancaster Earl Keck Logan Route 2 Pearl Keck Newark Ray Keck Margaret Miller Ashville Leafy Springer Ada Floyd Cleveland Homer Floyd London

Jury Draw Ordered For January Term In Common Pleas Court

An order by Judge Harley Meyer directs drawing 50 jurors for the January term. The first 15 will serve on the grand jury and 35 on the petit jury. The drawing is set for 10 a.m. December 21 by jury commissioners Dan Langley and Forest C. Wolfe.

Marriage Licenses Record Mentions Multiple Couples

Logan Logan couple Donald D Bowman 38 barber Mansfeld and Janice M Myers 17 at home Logan Route 1. Jack A Justice 21 factory worker Circleville and Janice L McKinley 19 factory worker Relvile P.

Logan Donald D. Bowman Barber Mansfeld Janice M. Myers Jack A. Justice Circleville L. McKinley

New Auto Sales Gain Only Slightly in Hocking County

November vehicle purchases in Hocking County edged up by three from October as new car sales barely rose while used car titles totaled 511 with a mix of resales and replacements. The clerk of courts report shows receipts of 797.40, with amounts remitted to state and county treasuries.

LOGAN Hocking County Thelma Keyes

Stop Pain of Piles At Home or Money Back

An advertisement touts a pile remedy claiming instant itch relief and swelling reduction with a simple at home treatment. It asserts a money back guarantee and emphasizes doctor approved ingredients marketed as a fast acting solution. It names brands and druggist outlets to build credibility.

Sid Artuion Hveboay Grove Larter

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