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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1956
Page
5
Story fragment describes foster children facing first Christmas undernourished and inconstant schooling. Gifts funded by local groups expected to bring joy, with electric train and dolls as highlights, as children learn about Christmas and its wonders.
John Flowers was held in Logan awaiting arraignment after being charged with having immoral relations with a 10 year old boy. An affidavit was filed by the boy’s father Addison L. Martin of New Plymouth Route 1. Flowers was arrested by the Lancaster police and brought to Logan by Deputy Sheriff Kenneth Rheinscheid. Further notes mention nearby family and funeral attendances.
Thirteen members of the Four Seasons Garden Club attended a 6:30 dinner at Brandt's restaurant. Hostesses were Mrs. Haynes and Mrs. Ellinger. The evening featured Christmas themed decorations and a gift exchange at the Courthouse. President Mrs. Dalton opened the meeting with a roll call in verse. The project showcased Christmas arrangements and a moss and birch shadow box by adviser Orlandeth Lehman. Christine Christman displayed pine cone art and a red white table spread held wrapped gifts and handmade candles. Mrs. Haynes won the best wrapped package contest. A social hour followed with more gift sharing. Next meeting set for January in the Courthouse auditorium with a catalogue review and garden planting project.
Carl Blosser 53 of Logan Route 1 was arraigned after a Wednesday night crash on W Hunter Street. He pleaded guilty, fined 150 dollars plus costs, and ordered to three days in county jail. He was held overnight. Police introduce new uniform styles for Logan officers and Chief Roy Kelch, detailing jacket colors, stripes, buttons, and insignia.
Roy Green, 66, of 1675 FE Main Street, struck by a pickup driven by Ezekiel J. Van Meter, 24, of Radcliff Route 1, on E Front Street. He was taken to Hocking Valley Hospital in critical condition with cerebral concussion, scalp lacerations, multiple fractures, shock, and possible internal injuries. Police say the driver was within legal limits and tried to avoid the collision. witnesses corroborate his account. An unidentified woman notified authorities, and another passenger in the truck, Dick Appleman of Logan, witnessed the event.
Logan Church News lists Trinity Lutheran Roy Nazarene First EUB and Christ Church LeRoy schedules. Items include Sunday worship times from 9:30 to 10:15 a m and 7:30 p m, Bible school sessions, Christmas program rehearsals, youth and choir events, evening worship, and midweek prayer and meetings led by pastors E Klinger D S Dunkle Haynie.
A community religious roundup lists pastors and service times for United Brethren in Christ Hocking Valley Tabernacle First Presbyterian South Haydenville Church of God Methodist Haydenville and other local churches. It notes Sunday schools worship and evangelistic services, midweek meetings, and church activities with specific times and leaders.
Logan High School presents a Christmas program Sunday in the high school auditorium directed by Minnie Louise Bowen. The event opens with three numbers by the entire choir followed by a Candle arrangement and solos. A Gospel Luke narration by Carol Daubenmier and Shirley Redd, solo "O Holy Night" by Dick Bumgardner, and "Song of Christians" by the choir cap the program with Arlene Anderson at the piano.
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