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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1960

Page

7

Ohio State's Dr Doan Began Rise From Nelsonville Roots

Nelsonville native Dr Charles A Dean rose to prominence as Ohio State University dean of medicine and health center leader. His early days with Dr C E Welch and service in WWI shaped a career spanning Johns Hopkins Harvard Rockefeller Institute and OSU roles in medicine research and administration. He helped build a 30 million dollar Health Center and will retire Jan 1 remaining as educator and researcher.

Nelsonville American Medical Association Ohio State University Columbus Dispatch Hocking Valley Charles A. Dean Doan C. E. Welch Welch Austin Dean University College of Medicine Kinsman Hall Hiram College Nelsonville High School Johns Hopkins Hospital Department of Anatomy Harvard Thorndike Memorial Laboratory Thorndike New York Rockefeller Institute Florence Sabin Simon Flexner Ohio State Department of Department of Medicine University Hospital College of Medicine Hodgkins Medical Profession Monthly Robert Doan Old Dean The Christian Church Stuart Opera House Mary United Christian Society Orient Margaret Dixon Riggs Elizabeth Bushell University of Michigan School of Public Health Ellen Haagen Columbus Ohio State’s School of Nursing Mabel Barnecut W. Columbus St University

Nature Covers Logan and Hocking Counties with Heavy Snow

A first heavy snow blanketed Logan and Hocking Counties with over six inches of wet, packable snow. Roads became hazardous as plows and chemical trucks prioritized major routes, and schools faced possible closures while residents enjoyed sledding.

Logan Hocking County

Logan Auxiliary to Hocking Valley Hospital Grows to Seventy Two

The Logan Auxiliary to Hocking Valley Hospital expands to 72 members led by Mrs. Bernard McLain. The group divides into three twigs afternoon evening and junior with monthly meetings and four joint quarterly gatherings. The evening twig met at Mrs. Phil Tschappat's home electing officers led by President Mrs. Forrest Glenn. A joint dinner for all twigs is planned for January 18 at Brandt's Restaurant Mecca Room.

Bernard McLain Logan Phil Tschappat Forrest Glenn Tschappat Frank Harden Margaret T. Webb Harry Westfall James Young Fred Bishop Harry Bell Ed Mundy Stanley E

Dowler Burial Set For Tuesday

Robert H. Dowler 39 Columbus former New Marshfield resident dies after car crash at work. Funeral 2 30 p m Tuesday at New Marshfield Methodist Church officiated by Rev Ewing Ross and Rev William Brown. Burial with grave side military rites at New Marshfield cemetery. Survived by wife Lee Mae Dowler mother Nellie Dowler seven sisters and three brothers. Friends may call Johnson Funeral Home Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Robert H. Dowler Columbus New Marshfield Area St. Anthony’s Hospital New Marshfield Methodist Church Ewing Ross William Brown Dowler North American Aviation Athens Co Nellie Dowler Ottie Dowler Lee Mae Dowler Clifford Ernest Tuba City Ariz Lawrence New Marshfield Seven Sisters Leona Kelly Grace Devol Gallipolis Edna Edgar Logan Alice Chenoweth Mesa Thelma Frank Kathryn Brown Janet Lowry Albany Johnson Funeral Home

Junior Club Christmas Party Planned in Logan

The Junior Leader ship Club will host a Christmas party for members and guests at 8 p.m. on December 17 at the former Logan Farm Supply Co. building on Route 33 east. Bill Melvin notes 4 H leader. Refreshments and a gift exchange are planned and members should bring gifts for needy families adopted by the group. Final plans were set at a Saturday Extension office meeting with committees from decoration to recreation.

LOGAN Logan Farm Supply Co Route 33 Bill Melvin Hocking County 4-H

Hocking Valley Hospital Birth and Discharge Log

Mr and Mrs Donald Lehman of Logan Route 3 welcomed a son. Charles L Barcus from New Plymouth Route 1 admitted for medical care. Mrs Lillie DeLong of Laurelville admitted for medical. Freddie Hawk of Logan Route 1 admitted for surgery. Timmy Rollins of Logan discharged. Mrs Harry Chapman Sr of Logan and James Peoples Jr of Logan Route 3 discharged.

Donald Lehman Logan Route 3 Charles L. Barcus New Plymouth Lillie DeLong Laurelville Freddie Hawk Logan Timmy Rollins Harry Chapman Sr

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes Discharges and Names

A hospital notes list multiple patients admitted and discharged at Mount St. Mary Hospital. It names residents from Albany Glouster Logan New Straitsville Nelsonville and surrounding areas, with Blood Used-3 Units noted.

Officers Are Elected By Past Chiefs

The Past Chiefs Club met at the Gordon Hotel for the annual Christmas dinner and party in Glouster. Mrs Mary Cheney presided over a short meeting naming officers for the coming year: Mrs Kate Vaughn president, Mrs Bessie vice president, Mrs Neal Morris secretary, and Mrs Grace Zimmer treasurer. The group donated to the Salvation Army and sent Christmas cards to former member Mrs Etta Seiler in Oxford New York. Get well wishes went to Thomas Reece and Bill Larson. Christmas readings and carols preceded a gift exchange. The January meeting will be with Mrs Grace Zimmer.

Glouster Chiefs Club Gordon Hotel Mary Cheney Kate Vaughn Bessie Neal Morris Grace Zimmer Salvation Army Etta Seiler Oxford New York Thomas Reece Bill Larson

Noble Grands Elect Officers At IOOF Hall Dinner

GLOUSTER Past Noble Grands Club met at the IOOF Hall for a Christmas party and business meeting. Mrs. Harley Kittle presided as vice president and led election of officers for the coming year, with Mrs. Harley Kittle as president, Mrs. Harold Wagner as secretary, Mrs. Francis McAllister as secretary, and Mrs. Harry Cheney as treasurer. The program featured Christmas readings and carols, exchanges of gifts, and the next gathering is planned with Mrs. Harry Chaney in February.

Glouster Noble Grands Club IOOF Harley Kittle Harold Wagner Francis McAllister Harry Cheney Harry Chaney

Christmas Party Set by Esther Class at Emma Cook Home

The Esther Class of the Christian Church plans a Christmas party at 6 30 p m Tuesday at 192 Fayette St home of Mrs Emma Cook. Mrs Renetta Hobson will present the program and a gift exchange is planned. Members should bring coin cards and stamps.

Nelsonville Esther The Christian Church Emma Cook Fayette St Renetta Hobson

Yale Auxiliary Christmas Dinner Planned at Gordon Hotel

The UMW of A Auxiliary plans a Christmas dinner Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Gordon Hotel with a gift exchange.

Venus Chapter 76 Installs 1961 Officers in Logan

Venus Chapter 76 of the Order of the Eastern Star held installation services at the Masonic Temple in Logan for 1961 officers led by Worthy Matron Mrs. Ernest Price “Service Together.” Officers installed include Francis Embree as worthy patron and Mrs. Wesley Cannon as associate matron. Guests came from New Lexington to Nelsonville as décor featured white potted mums and afterglow included gifts and a Yuletide tree.

Venus Ernest Price Ron Wesley Cannon Wesley A. Cannon Ruth Rees Harry E. Shaw Ralph Frick Charles Helber Harry J. Mack Meredith Gano Marshal John Parry Pianist John Druyer Adah Clarence Guess Ruth Kenneth Price Esther Ray Price Martha Violet Helber Electa Arthur Keplar Warden Warner Lehman Sentinel Willard E. Lyke Harold Brimner Joseph Phillips Peggy Nixon New Straitsville George Wonn Richard Farmer Harry Sweazy Charles Struble Charles Struble. Following the Installation, Mrs. Sweazy Star of the East Parry Brimner Embree Harry Mack Harry Reeves Starlight Club H. H. Shriner John Hunsacker Harry Hammon New Lexington Somerset Lithopolis Baltimore Lancaster Bremen Millersport Pleasantville Nelsonville

Population of Logan Hocking County 1960 Census Totals

Logan Hocking County recorded 20 168 residents in the 1960 census final tabulation. Falls Township tops with 9513 residents including 6417 in Logan. Washington Township is the sparsest with 509 people, while Ward totals 1940 including 717 in Murray City.

Logan Hocking County Bureau of the Falls Washington Twp Benton Twp Laurel Two Salt Creek Good Hope Marion Starr Green Perry Laurelville Village Ward Murray City

Big Oil Strike at Wesley Teal Farm Falls Two

Hoosier Oil Co of Owensboro Ky reports a large oil discovery at a Wesley Teal farm lease in Falls Two. The well in Clinton sand at 2755 feet yielded 32 feet of oil and flowed four barrels daily before fracturing, with a production rate of 90 barrels a day after drilling. Hoosier Oil moved its rig to Marion Township to drill on the Dykes property.

Fred Dykes

Two Drivers Pay Fines In Local court

Two drivers arraigned in mayor's court after last Friday's collision at N Walnut and Vine. Paul Jurgensmier 40 Logan pleaded guilty to failure to yield right of way and paid 10 dollars fine plus costs. Carl F Loomis also fined 10 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to failure to heed a stop sign. A third motorist Charles A Campbell 41 New Straitsville Route 1 was fined 10 dollars and costs for failing to heed a stop sign on Second Street at Culver.

Logan Paul Jurgensmier Carl F. Loomis N. Walnut Vine Sts Second St Culver Charles A. Campbell New Straitsville

Eighteen Couples Attend Fellowship Party at St Matthew

Eighteen couples attended the December meeting of the Fellowship Group at St Matthew Lutheran Church. After a potluck dinner Rev Willard Drefke discussed Christmas customs and William Dennis spoke on the origin of Christmas carols, followed by a gift exchange. Committee members were Mr and Mrs Herman Humphrey, Mr and Mrs Howard Sigler, and Mr and Mrs Dennis.

Logan St. Matthew Lutheran Church Willard Drefke William Dennis Herman Humphrey Howard Sigler Dennis

J E Robson of Buchtel Dies at 67

Nelsonville Ohio John E Robson 67 of Buchtel died Saturday night at Mount St Mary Hospital after several days admission He was born in Buchtel a son of the late Thomas and Anna Robson He was a retired Natco Corp employee He is survived by his wife Evelyn four daughters two brothers 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren Two sons died earlier Services will be held Wednesday at 1 pm at Johnson funeral home with Rev Davis officiating Burial will be Green Lawn Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home anytime

Nelsonville John E. Robson Buchtel Mount St. Mary Hospital Mr. Robson Thomas Anna Robson Natco Corp Haydenville Robson Evelyn Jacqueline Kerr Margaret Walker Enid Savage Shirley Wagner George Pomeroy William Columbus Johnson Funeral Home Mr. Davis Green Lawn Cemetery

Shower Is Given For Mrs Dunlevy Sister

Mrs Helen Saw yer hosted a baby shower Friday evening for her sister Mrs Mary Lee Dunlevy. Guests from Millfield and Jacksonville attended. a bassinette held gifts and a cake decorated with pink roses and booties was served with coffee and ice cream.

Mary Conway Kate Parks Elsie Ross Grace Mingus Ada McClelland Alice Mingus Betty Dunlevy Ruth Campbell Nancy Yates

Rutland Man Dies At 96 in Rutland Home

George Bryant 96 lifelong Rutland resident died Saturday evening at his niece Miss Nettie Tolliver’s Rutland Road home. Survived by nieces and nephews. five brothers and three sisters predeceased him. Services by Raymond Hummel at 2 p.m. Tuesday Chase funeral home. Burial in Miles Cemetery. Friends may call.

Rutland George Bryant Rutland Two Nettie Tolliver Rutland Rd

Marriage Vows Spoken for Dunlevy and Betty Lowery

GLOUSTER Mr and Mrs Chester Lowery Greens Run announce the marriage of their daughter Betty to Frank William Dunlevy son of Mr and Mrs Ivyl Dunlevy Chauncey Saturday seven p m the Rev Kenneth Sedgwick officiating at the parsonage Attending were the Lowerys Bonnie Carolyn and Marie Dunlevy Betty graduated Trimble Local High School 1959 Frank 1958 Mount St Mary Hospital Nelsonville employments and the couple reside on Eighth St Jacksonville

Glouster Chester Lowery Greens Run Betty Frank William Dunlevy Ivyl Dunlevy Jacksonville Kenneth Sedgwick Chauncey Bonnie Carolyn Marie Dunlevy Dunlevy Trimble Local High School Linscott Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Eighth St

Child's Rites Wednesday For 14 Month Old Simmons

Services for Clay Eugene Simmons 14 months old son of Donald and Donna Simmons Deanville will be held at 2 30 p m Wednesday at the Johnson funeral home conducted by Rev Harley Fiddler He died Sunday morning at Mount St Mary Hospital after a brief illness Survived by his parents a sister Ting a brother Terry grandparents Mr and Mrs Merle Simmons Deanville and Mr and Mrs William Traugh Nelsonville great grandparents Mr and Mrs Edward Carpenter Nelsonville Route 1 and Mr and Mrs William Barnhart Deanville Burial will be at Green Lawn funeral home after 2 p m Tuesday

Nelsonville Clay Eugene Simmons Donald Donna Simmons Deanville Johnson Funeral Home Harley Fiddler Mount St. Mary Hospital Ting Terry Merle Simmons William Tr

Driver Crisswell Cited After Route 75 Crash

Walton Crisswell, 52, Gore, drove off the left side of Route 75 south of the Perry County line and struck a guardrail. He received a left hand cut and was cited into Hocking County Court for conditional speed by the State Highway Patrol.

LOGAN Walter Crisswell Gore Perry State Highway Patrol Crisswell Hocking

Pythian Sisters Plan Christmas Dinner at K of P Hall

The Pythian Sisters will host a Christmas dinner Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the K of P Hall in Glouster. A potluck is planned with meat furnished and a gift exchange will be held.

Glouster K of P Poluck

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DR. Doan Hiram Nature Blankets City Service Department Hocking Valley Hospital Mr. Dowler Gan, James Peoples Jr Mae Coe Margaret King Eva Bownes Eva Staten Edna Rawlins New Straitsville Wanda Jean Campbell Donnie Altman Myrtle Mohney Gay North Clara Stimson Shirley Jo Dotson Patricia Ann Breeze Birdie Evans Dorothy Dearth Harry Winefordner John Spicer Norma Jean West William Kennard Trimble YALE UMW J. E. Robson Alfred Tetewy Iy Uhu Jerry Wald Ion and Beauty WJEH Marianne and Steve D. H. Lawrence Trevor Howard Dean Stockwell Wendy Hiller Mary Are Heather Sears Jack Cardiff Cavon Lambert Clarke McCalls Magaline Peter SE Jerry-Thomas Anim Columbia Pictures Messenger Tach Sanday Morningside
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