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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1957
Page
16
Heaviest snowfall of the year snarled traffic in Logan and Hocking County on Tuesday afternoon. No accidents were reported by police or sheriff, though many vehicles were stranded on icy hills and highways. Crews treated intersections and hills, bringing conditions under control by dusk.
Logan Kiwanis Club announced the annual Charity Newsies program to be held Saturday December 14 with a 10 am Main Street sale by newsboys. Proceeds fund Christmas gifts for needy Logan and Hocking County children and welfare programs.
Two accidents were reported in Gallipolis Ohio on Tuesday by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. A truck driven by G L Kisor 63 Wellston Route 3 flipped on Snow covered Route 124 seven miles east of the Meigs Vinton line injuring the driver. Another crash occurred at 1 45 Pm on the Gallipolis State Institute grounds when Kathleen Thompson 39 Gallipolis struck a parked car owned by Clifford Brumfield 38 Gallipolis Route 1 as she tried to pass between two vehicles after parking.
Myron Stoltz a Logan druggist was discharged Tuesday from Hocking Valley Hospital where he had been a patient since October 2 for a heart condition. He is convalescing at his home 163 West Front Street.
Ad describes a back wrap practical cobbler style apron or dress length with a large pansy pocket option. Size ranges include 12 1 2 through 24 1 2. Requires 4 1 2 yards of 39 inch cobbler fabric and 1 1 2 yards for lining. Send 35 cents plus name address size and pattern number to Sue Burnett, The Athens Messenger, New York.
Logan resident John Keller announces his run for county commissioner on the Democratic ticket in the 1958 May primary. Keller, a Falls Township native and former Logan police chief, is a partner in Keller and Weltner Monument Co. with W D Weltner. He has lived in Logan since 1908, except eight years in Nelsonville. Otto Shaw already entered the race, while Joe M Brown faces a 1958 term end with no clear plan to seek re election.
A bazaar and bake sale will be held all day Saturday December 7 at the Vinton Town Hall to benefit Pine Grove Mennonite Church.
Craft note describes a Terry the turtle pajama bag pattern No. 5799. It promises amusement for children and a hiding place for pajamas, with pieces and directions. Instructions include sending 25 cents to Anne Cabot at The Athens Messenger, plus offer of a 1957 Needlework Album for 25 cents.
The Logan Farm Bureau Youth Council met at Logan Farm Equipment Co and invites members to the Fairfield County Youth Council on December 11. Alpha Xi Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma held a Westminster Church dinner and meeting with guest speaker Mrs Dule Maria Hornvale, plus performances by Dick Bumgardner.
The West PTO gathered for a November session led by Heskell Hammond. Mrs. Rita Jo Boyle was elected secretary and news reporter for the year. Christmas caroling committee members were named, and a Christmas auction was announced for December 19. Refreshments followed the meeting.
The Haydenville Methodist Church will sponsor a Christmas bazaar and bake sale on Friday December 6 starting at 9 30 a m.
David Wollery 7 son of Mr. and Mrs. Wollery is reported to have returned home after an absence. The family and neighbors welcome his safe return.
Admitted Mrs. William Ginsberg of Logan Route 2 for medical care. Discharged Mrs. Wayne Bowlby and daughter. Also admit Mrs. Norman Woodgeard of Dayton and son, Mrs. Wayne Green of Logan and son Myron Stoltz of Logan, Miss Juanita Tabler of Rockbridge Route 1.
Inventory and appraisal of the estate of the late Mary E Miller of Logan filed in Probate Court. Assets valued at 2100 by appraisers Jacob Keller Lawrence Kessler and George Jurgensmier. George L Miller is administrator.
Dance club members plan a regular meeting on Saturday December 7 at Logan Clay Products Co recreation room. Attendees should bring a 25 cent gift for the Christmas gift exchange.
Kiwanis Club members met at Hotel Gordon to finalize plans for the annual Christmas treat for children to be announced next week. Volunteers will staff the Salvation Army kettle on High Street December 21 for fundraising, with a board meeting held afterward and a donation approved for the Athens County Tuberculosis and Health Association. Tentative officer installation is set for January 13 with a ladies night meeting.
Logan service was held for George W Mundy 66 of Wellston who died Monday in University Hospital Columbus. He was a native of Hocking County son of the late Stephen Mundy and Addie Mundy of Wellston. He is survived by his wife Hazel four brothers three sisters and eight grandchildren. Rites conducted by Rev A B Maloy burial in Ridgewood Cemetery.
Logan Ohio firm Logan Monument Co is highlighted in a Paris trade magazine Revue le Mausolee June 1957 with a photo of its W Main Street headquarters. George C Shaw owner of the firm notes the French captions identify the Logan showroom and office in Ohio United States.
Wirm hosts annual Christmas party for Rall's Ben Franklin Store at the Rall home. Attendees include Lillian McGhee, Thomas Riley, John Vroman, Howard McDaniel, Russell Mills, James Simpson, Dale Nicholson, Dale Miller, Reed Koenig. Absent: Carol Criswell, Mrs. Thomas Darst.
Mrs. William Ginsberg was transported by ambulance Tuesday from her N Walnut Street home to Hocking Valley Hospital.
Gauges show Gallipolis Kanawha Falls and Montgomery stages with several dams on the sill. Ohio River movable dams are up as listed boats pass Lock numbers 14 through 34 with varied up and down readings by names such as Reliance Barbara Lee Louisiana and City of Huntington. Kanawha and Gallipolis boats report mixed statuses throughout the day.
POMEROY Laura Heiney died at her daughter’s residence. She was 84. Funeral services are Friday at 2 p.m. at Apple Grove Methodist Church with Rev. Freeman Norris officiating. Burial will be in Letart Cemetery beside husband George W. Heiney. Survivors include multiple children. sisters and brothers. 23 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren. The Ewing funeral home handles arrangements.
The 1957 Tri County Fruit School will be held Wednesday December 11 at the Coolville High School Auditorium. Sponsored by the Tri County Apple Growers Association and the Agricultural Extension Service, the program covers disease control water supply management spraying fertilizing and related topics with experts H C Young Melville L Palmer Blair Johnson James Beattie and others. A noon lunch is provided by the home economics department.
The Ohio Supreme Court will hold its first Cincinnati session to hear death-penalty appeals in the holdup slaying of a detective. Prosecutor C Watson Hover said the session, Dec 18 at the Federal Building, marks only the second time in 25 years the court has left Columbus. The defendants are Lemuel Son Trotter and Robert Hambone Jackson.
The Willing Workers Class of the Glouster Methodist Church will host its annual Christmas dinner in the church social rooms on Friday at 6 p.m. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish. Mr. and Mrs. Dow Hooper and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Jack E. Shilling in Columbus.
The County Prince of Peace contest unfolds Sunday at 7 30 p m in the Nelsonville Christian Church with local winners Jerry Grim Brenda Wallace Max Seyfried and Patricia Chakey and alternates Sandra Hall Nancy Hawk Charles Gardner and Peggy McBride. Dr F M Wentz is county chairman. The district contest follows with top prize medals and a path to the state contest and a college scholarship. Officers of Se Biolsouy the Community Garden Club attended the District 11 Ohio Association meeting in Athens November 25. officers and regional director outlined next year’s plans, with notable leaders from Bellaire and Xenia present.
The Hyperion Club will meet Saturday at 2 p.m. in Mrs. W. W. Warren’s home. Mrs. C. G. Pritchard will present the program and roll call will be answered with the origin of a favored Christmas song.
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