Weather Curtails Blood Donations in 1960 End Year Drive
Cold weather and snowy roads reduced donor turnout for the final 1960 blood drive at the First EUB Church in Athens. Sixty pints were collected. 17 donors came from the Hocking Honor Camp, with many local companies and individuals contributing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EUB
Red Cross
Hocking
Logan Clay Products Co
William Wallace Co
Metal Powder Products
General Hocking Brick
Judith Ann Krumlaut Wed To Mr. Schleiter
Announcement of the marriage of Judith Ann Krumlaut to Gene C. Schleiter was made by her parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Krumlaut of S Culver Street Athens Ohio. The notice includes wedding details and future residence in Clearwater Beach Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith Ann Krumlaut
Mr. Schleiter
Athens Township Seeks Bids for 1961 Two-Ton Dump Truck
The Athens Township Trustees will accept sealed bids until 10 00 A M December 27 1960 for one 1961 two ton dump truck with heavy duty hydraulic hoist 7 by 10 bed and 4 cab shield plus rear and front tires and other features. Also offered for sale are a 1957 Ford 2 ton F-600 dump truck and a 1950 Chevrolet six cylinder dump truck. Bids mailed to Vernon Shaw Route 1 Athens Ohio must be marked Truck Bid.
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Athens
Vernon
Shaw
Ohio
Sheriff Sale of Real Estate Glouster Ohio 1961
The Prudential Insurance Company of America sues John William Pettit et al for a sheriff's sale of property in Glouster Ohio Athens County. Auction at the East door of the Athens Courthouse on January 19 1961 at 1 30 PM with a minimum bid two thirds of 2000 dollars and cash terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prudential Insurance Company of America
John William Pettit
Athens
Ohio
Trimbletown
Glouster
State of
William Kistler
Barbour and Braun
Mud Fork
Sunday Creek
Minta Steel
Trimble Township
Athens County
Harold E. Shields
June Gibson
O. Foster B. Cornwell
Remodeling Athens County Jail and Sheriff Residence Bid Notice
Sealed proposals are invited by Athens County Commissioners to remodel the jail and sheriff's residence in Athens Ohio. Bid deadline is January 11 1961 at 12 00 noon EDT with deposits of 25 for drawings and specs and 10 of base bid as certified check. Bidders must use architect form submit full entities and the county reserves right to reject or waive informalities.
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Board of
Athens County Commissioners
Athens
Ohio
Athens County
Court House Pruilding
Board OF County Commissioners
Court House
Board of County Coomers
Board OF Commissioners
J. W. Whaley
Union Furnace woman named juvenile probation officer
Mrs Virginia McGhee of Union Furnace was named probation officer for the juvenile court by Judge Rhea Bangert Brown. She will start January 1 and supervise juvenile girls and conduct home investigations. Alma Edgar will replace her at Starr Washington schools as office deputy for retiring Sheriff Waldron.
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Brown
Starr-Washington
Alma Edgar
A. J. Waldron
Health Board Rehires Logan Hocking County Staff
The Logan Hocking County Board of Health re employed all personnel for 1961. Acker Bros Dairy requested a test of its standard grade milk through counsel. Dr H M Boocks, health commissioner, urged non renewal of the firm’s permit in January and said a semiannual list of licensed Grade A milk producers and distributors will be published starting January.
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Logan
Logan Hocking County
Acker Bros. Dairy
H. M. Boocks
Vinton Christmas Party Among Murphy Employees
Mrs. Ann McCai ley and others attended a Christmas party at the Farmer's Hotel for G C Murphy employees. Judy Brown and Anna Mae George visited with their parents over the weekend. Fred Fitch and son from Chillicothe joined relatives for a weekend gathering. Riley Perdue recently stayed with Charles White.
Logan William R Holmes and Helen Marie Funk Wed in Logan
A marriage license was issued to Logan William R Holmes 26 a television repairman and Helen Marie Funk a waitress both of Logan.
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Logan
William R. Holmes
Helen Marie Funk
County Schools Close as Snow Hits Hocking County
Logans city attendance fell by 20 percent while all Hocking County schools suspended classes Sunday. Laurelville Union Furnace Ilesboro Rockbridge Gibisonville and South Bloomingville shut down due to bus route losses. Logan schools ran but 486 pupils were absent as 112 is normal. County roads mostly passable though township roads remain snow covered and slippery per County Engineer Albert Seabrigh t.
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Hocking County
Logan
Laurelville
Union Furnace
Ilesboro
Rockbridge
Gibisonville
Bright
Route 216 relocation planned amid historic coal fire
New Straitsville officials report Ohio Route 216 will be relocated after petitions by residents following a coal fire blaze seen through road cracks since 1884. The fire under the road has caused collapses and repeated repairs, with the Bureau of Mines predicting the blaze may burn for about 50 more years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Straitsville
Melvin Emerick
State Highway Department
Murray City
Bureau of Mines
Loan Firm Christmas Party Draws Area Eight Staff
Logan Ohio area employees of the City Loan and Savings Co. Area Eight gathered at the Izaak Walton clubhouse on Lake Logan for the holiday party. About 105 attended including staff from Lima home office and offices in Athens Chillicothe Gallipolis Ironton Jackson Lancaster Mc Arthur New Boston Pomeroy Portsmouth Waverly Wellston and Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Area Eight
City Loan and Savings Co
Izaak Walton
Lake Logan
Night Beats Orchestra
Lima
Athens
Chillicothe
Gallipolis
Ironton
Jackson
Lancaster
McArthur
New Boston
Pomeroy
Portsmouth
Waverly
Wellston
Appraisement Filed for Estate of William H. Mercer
Probate Court records show a Logan inventory and ap praisement for the estate of the late William H. Mercer of Washington Township. Appraisers listed are Claude Harsh Loren Hansel and Claude Hansel. Wayne H. Mercer serves as administrator.
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Logan
William H. Mercer
Washington
Tnp
Claude Harsh
Loren Hansel
Claude Hansel
Wayne H. Mercer
Stock Offered by Frisch's Restaurants in Cincinnati
Frisch's Restaurants Inc offers 180000 shares of common stock through an underwriting group led by Westheimer Co in Cincinnati. Offering price is 12.75 dollars per share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Frisch’s Restaurants, Inc
Westheimer & Co
Seven Fined On Highway Patrol Counts
Logan seven drivers arraigned in County Court on traffic law violations by state patrol. Charles Self and Junior Belore fined 25 dollars for axle overloads. Ellman pays 10 for improper passing. Price fined 50 for false license plates. Keck 10 for permitting unlicensed operator. Ackers 25 for speeding. Johnson 20 for speeding plus 25 for no license. Conkle 20 for speeding. McCleland forfeits 14 bond for improper registration.
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Logan
Charles L. Self
New Straitsville
Junior Williams
Belore
Frank R. Ellman
New Lexington
James R. Price
Vaughn Collins
Larry L. Keck
South Bloomingville
Christmas community events fill Loevan calendar
December 14 schedule lists multiple Christmas gatherings across Loevan. Teammates Class at First Methodist Church 7 30 p.m. Four Seasons Garden Club at Glenview Party House 6 30 p.m. FOE Ladies Auxiliary 8 p.m. Berea Youth Group 7 30 p.m. plus workshops, gift exchanges, caroling and school program events at West Elementary and West Logan School.
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First Methodist Church
Four Seasons
Glenview Party House
John Redenwaldt
L. G. Ellinger
FOE Ladies Auxiliary
Eagles Hall
Berea
Robert Winnhome
Children of
West Elementary
West Logan
Starlight
West Logan School
Christmas Socials Reported Across Kanauga and Nearby Towns
WSCS class met at Mrs Berkley Wright for a Christmas gift exchange with Mystery sisters revealed and refreshments. Friendship class planned a Christmas dinner at the Farmers Hotel with gift exchange. Visitors included Tony Biffle and children of Dayton to the Roy Russell home. Ward and Adams families visited Huntington and Rutland.
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Don Myers
Paul Debison
Kanauga
WSCS
Berkley Wright
Florence Allen
Sarah Adams
Farmer's Hotel
Tony Biffle
Dayton
Roy Russell
Byron Ward
Derry Adams
Huntington
George Coleman
Rutland
Hawkins Attend Eastern Star Installation in Wilkesville
Mr and Mrs James Hawkins of Bellaire visited relatives in Wilkesville over the weekend and attended an Eastern Star meeting where Mrs Thelma Leitch was installed as Worthy Matron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radcliff
James Hawkins
Bellaire
Eastern Star
Wilkesville
Thelma Leitch
Young EUB youth rehearse Christmas program under Mrs Leitch
Mrs Leitch directs EUB church youth as they practice for a Christmas program. Sarah Bacus of Columbus visits her daughter Mrs Roy Wright. Carroll Rine Bremen High School assistant coach stays with D E Mc Laughlin. Wilton Junior Jets beat McArthur eighth grade for their seventh win in seven games. Harry and Mrs Wells visit Sidney Wells in Rutland.
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EUB Church
Leitch
Sarah Bacus
Columbus
Roy Wright
Carroll Rine
Bremen High School
D. E. McLaughlin
Birthday party honors Leroy Mace Jr in Haydenville
Mrs Le roy Mace Sr hosted an after school party for Leroy Jr birthday with games and contests. Winners included Johnnie Coakley Monte Amos Karen Weaver and Edna Harkless. Refreshments served to Russell Wade Monte Amos David Smith Johnnie Coakley and others. Mrs Mae was helped by her sister Mrs James Harkless.
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Haydenville
Leroy Mace Sr
Leroy Jr
Johnnie Coakley
Monte Amos
Karen Weaver
Edna Harkless
Russell Wade
David Smith
Mike Martin
Rockey Harkless
Edna
Cindy Harkless
Richard
Tommy Mace
Mae
James Harkless
Births, Moves, and Visits in Nelsonville Area Families
Mr and Mrs Welmer Crothers announce a son Jerry Lee born at Mount St Mary Hospital Nelsonville. They also have daughter Regina. Grandparents S H Bowles Nelsonville and Lester Crothers Haydenville. Mr and Mrs Ronald Swain announce son Ronald Eugene born at Mount St Mary Hospital Nelsonville. They have three other children Lena Mae Christy Barbara Ann. Grandparents Lloyd Patton Nelsonville and Walter Swain West Kittanning PA. Mr and Mrs Richard Mc Gathey and family moved to Mansfield. Miss Lynda Crothers and Miss Sandy Yarber spent weekend with parents Roy Crothers and Herman Lehman. Mr and Mrs Robert Vollmer Strassburg guests of Bolva Vollmer. Robert McGathey and Dolorea Olds guests of Perl McGath ey. Mr and Mrs Ray Carter and children and Mr and Mrs Sam Smith Lancaster visited Homer Carter.
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Welmer Crothers
Jerry Lee
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Nelsonville
Crothers
Regina
S. H. Bowles
Lester Crothers
Haydenville
Ronald Swain
Ronald Eugene
Swains
Lena Mae
Christy
Barbara Ann
Lloyd Patton
Walter Swain
West Kittanning
Richard Mc.Gathey
Mansfield
Lynda Crothers
Sandy Yarber
Columbus
Roy Crothers
Herman Lehman
Robert Vollmer
Strassburg
Bolva Vollmer
Robert McGathey
Dolorea Olds
Perl McGathey
Population shifts in Perry County and New Lexington
Final census figures show Perry County losing population while the county seat New Lexington gained. Perry County totals were 27,864 in 1960 versus 28,999 in 1950, and New Lexington rose by nearly 300 to 4,514 from 4,233 in 1959.
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New Lexington
Perry County
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Athens Messenger
Logan Pottery
General Electric
Sun Glow
National Supply
Carborundum
B and K
Blood
Wilbur Thomas
Pansy Mohler
Marty Hampshire
Harley Jones
Beulah Kraft
Bertha Rheinscheld
Billy Hatfield
Harley Props
Roger Emrick
Nancy Gordon
Logan High School Key Club
Tom Donahey
Larry Bainter
Gary Brenning
Allen Adair
Bill Clapple
Gary Dalton
Jan Frazier
Gary Anderson
Jacob Robb
Roger G. Pedigo
Sarah A. Pedigo
Common Pleas Court
Rowland, Bridgewater & Gray
Waldo G. Bowers
State St
Dorothy B. Bowers
Deep Late
Harold J. Rose
Said County
Clearwater
Lockland High School
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Florida
Treasure Island
Bay Esplanade
Clearwater Beach
Fla
State of Ohio
Coun
Mrs. McGhee Ee
Health Board
Mrs
Eleanor White
Albert Sea
Route 216
Loevan Calendar
Hocking Garden Club
Courthouse Auditorium
YWCA
Girl Scout Rooms
Bessie Litchfield
Ethel Wright
Robert Onley
Susan
Cora Black
A. F. Burris
Point Pleasant
Kenneth Black
John Raike Jr
John Raike
Danta Raike
Radelift
By Gladys Pierce
Messenger
PH. LY
Hasting Road
Kenny Woogerd
Harold Goddard
Bradford Auction Co
Bradford Racine, Ohio
C. E. Sheridan
Auct
TUP
Amesville
Dayton Keirns
Trimble
Oldsmobile
Algeo Motor Sales
E. State St
Lark
Mercury
Platt'’S Rambler
Union St
RAY Riggs, Inc
N. Court St
FORD
Biehl Safety Service
Fern Street
Pontiac
Dannie’s Trailer Sales
Logan, Ohio
Gardner
Dannie’s Trailer Sales, Inc
Gail Watkins
White
BSA
Zundapp
Ducati
Billy Perry Motor Sales
Hawk's
Electric Motor Service
Union Dial LY
W. Washington Street
Harry Wells
Mr. Wells
Sidney Wells
Crane
Clam
Athens Blida
West Roofing Co
Depot St
Stout Farm Supply
L. E. White
Grange Insurance
Baughman Agency
Albany
Goddard
Grance
George W. Ford
Eiere
Sherwin-Wil
RAPP
Indianapolis
W. Washington
B&m
BUICK
Anglia
Miles
E. Carpenter St
Cincinnati Livestock
USDA
Ray Carter
Sam Smith
Homer Carter
Cockatiels
Young
Canary Singers
Vivian's Aviaries and Aquarium
W. Fair Ave
Boston
Chihuahua
Shafer’s Kennels
Pettibone Kennels
Stockport
Maude W. Young
Racine
Leonard Linscott
Hooper Ridge Road
A. W. Brandeberry
Coolville
Springer
C. M. Bentz
Coalville
Dickson Rendering Co
Arietts “ Onio
C. L. Strausbaugh
Donald Bennett
Bardin Brothers
Perry
Dannie
Peerless Richardson
Eee Army
Atlas
Kentuckian
van Dyke
Buddy
Detroiter
Elcar Marlette National
Pacamakar _ Skyline
Windale
Stewart
Immer
Infgan
Lancaster 1718
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