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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1957

Page

2

William Bly 88 Dies in Logan After Illness

William W. Bly 88 died at his home 1131 Church St after a long illness. A native of Illinois he moved to Hocking County in 1930 and ran the Riverside filling station on Route 33 north of Logan. He leaves wife Ella a daughter Nellie Benson of Phoenix a stepdaughter Virginia Bray a brother Frank Bly two sisters and three grandchildren. Friends receive at Heinlein funeral home. Body to be sent to Littleton for services and burial.

Logan William W. Bly Church St Illinois Hocking County Riverside Harpers Run Route 33 Bly Ella Nellie Benson Phoenix Ariz Virginia Bray

Births Registered In County In November

Thirty births were registered in Hocking County in November with 18 boys and 12 girls. Several infants were born at Hocking Valley Hospital or at parental homes including Laurelville and Logan routes. The month also lists 16 deaths, 11 in Logan and five in Hocking County.

Logan Hocking County Lorean Larimer Jessie E. Kneece Laurelville Hocking Valley Hospital Jimmie L. McGomery Clarence Allison Wayne R. Green Donald E. Kline Robert W. Chambers Union Furnace James L. Stewart Donald W. Bowlby

Gross Neglect Alleged In Divorce Petition

Mary M. Smith of Murray City sues William E. Smith in Common Pleas Court for divorce alleging gross neglect of duty. She seeks alimony and equitable relief plus a restraining order prohibiting interference with her residence.

Logan Mary M. Smith Murray City Common Pleas Court William E. Smith

Auto School Bus Crash in Benton Township

Logan Benton Township report says an automobile driven by Dan Marshall of Columbus and a school bus carrying children collided on a narrow road on a rise. Both drivers swerved left. the right front bumper hit the car fender. No injuries reported. only moderate vehicle damage.

Logan Benton Township Marilyn Justice South Bloomingville Dan Marshall Columbus

Truth Seekers Plan Supper at Union Furnace Church

The Truth Seekers Class of the Evangelical United Brethren Church of Union Furnace will hold a 5:30 p.m. potluck supper on Thursday December 12. A 50 cent gift exchange will be held. Friends and families are invited to attend.

Evangelical United Brethren Church of Union

Television Programs Include Playhouse 90 and Noon News

Television listings show Playhouse 90 and Noon News on the schedule alongside cartoons and entertainment segments. The lineup includes a cartoon club and performances featuring Liberace.

Noon News Cartoon Club Liberace

Comdr C C Fowkes Speaks at Logan B P W Club Christmas Dinner

Comdr C C Fowkes US Navy ret guest speaker at the Logan Business and Professional Women's Club annual Christmas dinner held Tuesday night at the Presbyterian Church. Fifty six members attended with decorations, gifts for Red Cross and child welfare drives, and a program featuring Bach and Handel selections.

Comdr. C. C. Fowkes Logan Business and Professional Women's Club Presbyterian Church Logan Greenhouse

Euterpean Club presents sacred music program at December meeting

The Euterpean Club met Monday evening at Mrs. Carl Harsh’s Fountain Street home for a sacred music program. Mrs. Thomas C. Smallsteed narrated the history of O Little Town of Bethlehem and Joy to the World from parts of the Messiah. Mrs. Harsh presented the hymn with Mrs. Harley Meyer at the piano. Mrs. Smallsteed gave a paper on the History of Sacred Music and the program included musical illustrations. A Mighty Fortress Is Our God by Martin Luther, arranged by the Rev.

Luther Heyde Detroit Logan Leo Hassler Chapel Capital University Bach Smallsteed Eugene Brown Harley Meyer Jesus Joy Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra Eugene Ormandy Handel Meyer Armand Houk Mabel Prather John Sherwood Prather Brown William Dennis Max Reger Euterpean Club Carl Harsh Fountain St Thomas C. Smallsteed Phillips Brooks Little Town of Bethlehem Watts Harsh Harley’ Meyer

Westminster Church Smith-Work Group Meeting Summary

The Smith-Work Group of the Westminster Church met in Westminster House with Mrs. Harry Bell presiding. The session opened with carols and prayers led by Mrs. Fanny Spears, reading the Christmas Story from Luke and closing with a prayer for missionaries.

Presbyterian Church Westminster House Harry Bell Fanny Spears Harden Cremean Paul Monks Westminster Church Washington John Smith Bell Wayne Todd Tom Price

Christmas potluck dinner for Vashti Rebekah Lodge families

The annual Christmas dinner for Queen Vashti Rebekah Lodge members and families will be a 6:30 p m potluck at the hall on Friday December 13. Mrs Margaret Kistler may be contacted for details and reservations.

Vashti Rebekah Lodge Margaret Kistler

Blood Drive Urges Public Support For Red Cross

Edwin C. Johnston, blood program chairman for Hocking County, asks regular donors to attend the Colum bus Regional Blood Center visit at First Presbyterian Church from 10 p m to 4 p m Monday to meet and exceed a 150 pint quota. He notes 195 donors have previously given and stresses holiday shortages.

Logan Red Cross Edwin C. Johnston Hocking County Columbus Regional First Presbyterian Church Johnston

Births and admissions at Hocking Valley Hospital

Mr and Mrs James McLain Logan welcome a daughter. Alvin Harper Jr Creola, admitted for medical care. Mrs Eliza Hall Laurelville Route 2 admitted for medical. Dismissals include Mrs Donald Lightfoot Logan and son Mrs Richard Leffler Logan Route 3 Lester Minehart Rockbridge Route 1.

James McLain Logan Alvin Harper Jr Creola Medical Eliza Hall Laurelville Donald Lightfoot Logan, and Son Richard Leffler Lester Minehart Rockbridge

20 Year Old Arrested For Damaging Wall

Logan Phillip Fortner twenty was arrested after he and another man allegedly damaged a tavern restroom wall on Route 33 south of Logan. Prosecuting Attorney Hubert Lappen filed the information. tavern operators Nellie and Walter Rutter supplied the complaint.

Logan Phillip Fortner Hubert Lappen Fortner Route 33 Nellie Walter Rutter

Dinner event notes on menu and grab bag price

A brief mention notes attendance concerning the menu. A 50 cent grab bag will follow the dinner.

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