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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1946
Page
2
The W C T U met Friday afternoon at the Presbyterian Church with Mrs. Fred Keller presiding. Christmas carols, readings from Luke, and talks on liquor issues were part of the program. A Christmas party is planned for December 21 at the County Home, with a hostess committee listed.
Logan Hocking County Clerk of Courts Miss Thelma Keyes administered the oath Friday to Common Pleas Judge Elect Harley Meyer who will take office January 1, 1947. The vacancy in the prosecuting attorney’s office created by Mr Meyers resignation Thursday will be filled by appointment later.
An inexpensive home recipe claims lemon juice mixed with Ru-Ex Compound and water eases rheumatic arthritis pain within 48 hours. A two week supply is suggested, with a money back guarantee if relief is not felt.
Judge Rhea Pettit Bangert grants divorce to Myr E. Coakley from Anna E. Coakley for gross neglect of duty. Custody of a minor child awarded to defendant. plaintiff to pay $5 weekly support. A separate divorce granted to Faye Harden from Willis Harden for extreme cruelty. costs paid by plaintiff.
Mrs. Herman Steele of Logan underwent major surgery at Doctors Hospital in Columbus. At Hocking Valley Hospital, patients admitted Friday and Saturday included S. B. Miller of Logan and Donald Judson of Haydenville. Mrs. Emma Cox of McArthur was dismissed Friday.
Post 78 of the American Legion has taken a 90 day option on the Hull home at 212 East Hunter Street in Logan as a step toward buying a Legion house. Local officers announced Friday.
Logan report notes two marriage licenses issued. Homer B. Blackston, 47, electrician, and Nellie F. Stout, 42, clerk, both of Logan, received a license in Private Court Friday. their ceremony was conducted by Rev. A. N. Grueser Saturday at four PM. Floyd Kennetd West, 26, truck operator, son of Carlton and Mrs. West of Columbus, and Phy lis Arvilla Bowen, 18, cashier, daughter of Levi and Mrs. Bowen of Columbus, were issued a license in Probate Court Saturday morning.
Mr and Mrs Ovid Sheb Ray announce the birth of a daughter formerly of Blanchester. Edwin Barnhill leased the Texaco station once run by Russell Bethel. Margaret Calvin sold property in West Hamden to Mrs Osaire Christian. George Boyer is seriously ill at his Main Street home. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ward visited his parents for a weekend. Mrs Hannah Roberts 64 died after a 10 day illness. she was daughter of Charles and Nancy Brown. Survived by husband two sons five daughters grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral at Nazarene Church with burial in Puritan Cemetery.
Miss Betty Ann Jacobs and Mr. William Jacobs were married at the Ree Methodist Church with Thanksgiving observances and family gatherings as relatives from Columbus Findlay and Dayton attended. The couple will reside in Findlay Ohio after the ceremony and reception.
The State Health Department tentatively approves a $600,000 Fremont sewage treatment plant with four conditions. The city must provide technical supervision install improvements by an experienced engineer submit samples of filtering material and enact enforce industrial waste laws for the system.
Joe Case announces engagement of Suzanne Case to Paul Stivson and Jo Robey Case to Harold L. Robinson. Both couples are Logan High School graduates. Suzanne studies at Ohio State University and Jo works at Case Drug Store. Wedding set for December 30 at 4 30 PM in Logan First Methodist Church. Mr and Mrs Eber Mowery announce Jeanne Shaw Mowery engagement to John Edward Rauch of Denison University. the wedding planned January 1 at First Presbyterian Church.
Logan Mrs. A L Heyde presided as the Ladies Aid and Missionary Society of St. Matthew Lutheran Church met for its regular Thursday afternoon gathering. The annual December event blended Christmas observances with a birthday celebration for December-born members, with readings, songs, and a year-end program led by Mrs. Elizabeth Long and other members.
Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 p m in the South Bloomingville Methodist Church for Barbara Ann Kitchen six daughter of Mr and Mrs Neal Kitchen South Bloomingville. She died Monday morning after being struck by a car in front of the South Bloomingville school where she was a first grade student. Ministers were Rev Amos L Heyde Rev Glenn Johnson and Rev Eugene Davis. Burial was in Ewing Cemetery.
Logan Kiwanis entertainment night featured Ruth Enders writer and actress in One Woman Theater. She performed scenes from One Sunday Afternoon Joan of Arc Idiots Delight Mary Queen of Scotland Tom Sawyer and closed with Bernard Shaw Pygmalion excerpts.
Logan Donald Saunders of New Straitsville arraigned in Frank St Clair's court on operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. Held by Hocking County Sheriff Floyd Duffy until arraignment, he pleaded guilty and paid a $100 fine plus costs.
Mrs Howard White hosted a Saturday Night Club farewell for her sister Mrs Jane De Camp who left Friday for New York to spend the winter with her niece Miss Helen Reynolds A dinner at six followed with guests Mrs William Strentz Mrs Lucille Wright Mrs Robert Lee White Miss Carrie Lutz Miss Emma Becker Miss Bird White and the hostess noted in attendance
Mrs Edgar Paul hosted the Nondescript Club Thursday at Pritchards with a six o clock dinner. After the meal and guest introduction the group moved to the Paul home on E Main Street for the evening program led by Mrs James R Smoot.
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