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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1957

Page

11

Welfare Staff Wraps Gifts for Hocking County Families

In Logan a courthouse full of toys and gifts was assembled for Christmas aid to nearly 400 children under relief or ADC. East Elementary School pupils packed nine wagons with donations, escorted by teachers, with funds from Kiwanis Rotary and others, plus gifts repaired by local volunteers.

Logan Hocking County Main St East Elementary School Rieta Shoemaker Salvation Army Division of Aid Welfare Department ADC Child Welfare Department Betty Kitchen Child Welfare Board Wilma Lehman Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs Kiwwanis Club

Logan Couple Wed In First Methodist Church Ceremony

Jene Ann Skinner daughter of Mrs. Clarence Skinner and the late Mr. Skinner married Charles R. Roach son of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Roach at 2:30 pm Saturday in Logan First Methodist Church. Recital of Bach Debussy and Mendelssohn provided nuptial music. The bride wore white lace gown with rose point design and pearl accents. she carried her grandmother's prayer book with orchid and satin streamers. Attendant Miss Ann Woodard wore emerald green satin. Best man James Francis. ushers David Wyant James Skinner Keith Skinner. About 125 guests attended the reception. The couple resides in Columbus. she teaches in public schools and he studies at Ohio University.

Jene Ann Skinner Clarence Skinner Union Furnace Rd Mr. Skinner Charles R. Roach E. R. Roach Boyton St Mount Vernon Ohio Stanley T. Benton Bach Debussy Longengrin Mendelssohn Lewis Skinner Logan Ann Woodard James Francis David Wyant James Skinner Keith Skinner Benita McClead Dayton Joan Study Maple Heights Jeanette Beardmore Carolyn

December Green Valley Council Meeting at Phillips Home

The Green Valley Council held its December meeting at Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Phillips with Harold Klinger presiding. A donation to CARE was made, minutes were summarized, Farm Bureau membership discussed, Ed Barker led a talk on peaceful atomic energy, and a social hour featured Christmas carols, contests, and a gift exchange. Refreshments for 17 members and one guest were served by Mrs. Phillips with help from Mrs. Everett Klinger, Carol Phillips, and Nancy Ward.

Green Valley Council Wendell Phillips Harold Klinger Paul Shaw Advisory Council Farm Bureau Ed Barker Shaw Phillips Everett Klinger Carol Phillips Nancy Ward

Christmas program at South Perry Rest Home

The Hocking Valley Pomona Grange sponsored a Christmas program this week at the South Perry Rest Home directed by Mrs. Nellie Orn. Laurel Valley members Vernie Stahr, daughter Margaret, Roy, Clayton, Margaret, Lulubelle Morris, Mary Alice Karr and Johnny Tatman participated. Antioch Grange was represented by Betty Poling and several members. Gifts were distributed, selected by Mrs. John Bowes and Mrs. Harold Nihiser.

Hocking Valley Pomona Grange South Perry Rest Home Nellie Orn Harold Nihiser Pomona Home Economics Laurel Valley Vernie Stahr Margaret Roy Clayton Lulubelle Morris Mary Alice Karr Johnny Tatman Antioch Grange Betty Poling Fred McClelland John Amnah

Logan County appoints deputy dog warden and approves funds

Logan County commissioners name James Leonard deputy dog warden to serve when Warden Pat Reichley is off duty and to be paid at Reichley's regular salary during absences. They deny Reichley pay while Leonard acts. Also approved road grader purchase on time payment and various court, welfare, and fund disbursements for November.

Logan Pat Reichley James Leonard Reichley Leonard Washington Twp Probate Ohio Probate and Juvenile Judges Association Columbus Rhea Bangert Brown Katherine Myers Gail Calvin General Relief Administration

Five Youths Enter School In Union Furnace Area

Five youths aged 14 to 17 are under investigation by the Hocking County Juvenile Court for multiple nighttime visits to Union Furnace school. They allegedly took several inexpensive items but have been placed under parental supervision. they have not yet appeared before the court.

LOGAN Union Furnace Hocking County George Johnson

Churches in Logan area plan Christmas programs and services

Logan area churches publish schedules for December events with multiple Christmas programs. Haydenville, Buchtel, Murray City, Union Furnace and South Haydenville churches list worship times, Sunday schools, and choir or candlelight services led by pastors including Edward H. Jones Ralph Post and Paul A. Sellers.

Haydenville Edward H. Jones Buchtel Jobs Murray City Church of the Nazarene Roy E. Klingler Ralph Post Corning NYPS Mr. Post D. S. Dunkle Bethlehem Union Furnace Paul A. Sellers Union First Presbyterian Church Earl F. Schottke Westminster Fellowship St. Matthew Lutheran Thomas C. Smallsteed

Hocking Valley Hospital Notes Summary

Hospital notes list patients in Logan and nearby towns. Emma Hall and Clyde Wilson of Logan receive medical status updates. Marvin Eveland of South Bloomingville is noted as medical. Oma Rheinscheld and Darius Shackleford of Logan are dismissed. Stevie Vandagriff of Laurelville Route 2 and Earl Bowman of Laurelville mentioned in medical notes.

Clyde Wilson Logan Medical Marvin Eveland South Bloomingville, Medical Oma Rheinscheld Logan Darius Shackleford Stevie Vandagriff Laurelville Earl Bowman

Hospital Notes Mount St. Mary Births

New Straitsville and Nelsonville families announce births at Mount St. Mary Hospital. A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. John Murphy and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Eberts. A son to Mr. and Mrs. Lester Seals. Other entries note births and individual newborns by name across multiple towns including Shawnee, The Plains, Logan, Corning, Glouster, Mineral, and Junction City.

Mount St. Mary John Murphy New Straitsville Ronald Eberts Lester Seals Shawnee John Archibald Mary Moore New Lexington Sylvia Bircher Nelsonville Della Mace Mineral Richard Nutter Glouster Lee Ann Carney Nelson Ville Melvin McKee Hemlock Russell Howdyshell Junction City

Nelsonville Garden Club Yuletide Party Hosted at Church

Nelsonville The Nelsonville Garden Club held its annual Christmas party Tuesday evening in the Methodist Church social rooms. A 6 p.m. dinner featured holiday decor and corsages. Hostesses included Mrs. Ruth Daugherty and Miss Florence Cook. The meeting moved to Mrs. Daugherty’s home for a program with readings and carols.

Nelsonville Ruth Daugherty Victor Oakley Rose Cook Florence Cook Daugherty Sam Daugherty Curtis Daugherty Frank Oakley Earl Hilleary Bertha Nixon Gilbert Johnson Hubert Mender

Nelsonville social notes from Christmas club dinner and dances

The Nelsonville B P W holds its annual Christmas meeting at St. Andrew's Parish Hall with 45 members and guests from Akron Columbus and Nelsonville. The Catholic Women's Club served a turkey dinner as Twix Teen chorus performed and Mary Jane Watkins sang. Other groups held holiday events including a Carbon Hill Community Club Christmas dance with student royalty candidates and Harmony Class party at the Christian Church with new officers elected.

Nelsonville Harmony Class The Christian Church Jeanette Barber Betty Vernon Helen Hutton Lois Gibbons Jennie Sanders DeMarius Decker Mary Steenrod

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3467 Sponsors Christmas Family

The auxiliary of VFW Post 3467 adopts a family for Christmas and asks members to bring food to the post by Sunday. Anyone who wishes to donate food can call 919 216 or 1103M3 and volunteers will arrange pickup.

Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3467 Auxiliary

Brooks Company Employees Plan Christmas Party

Nelsonville William Brooks Shoe Company and staff will hold their annual Christmas party Saturday night at the Eagles Hall. Entertainment begins at 7 p.m.

Nelsonville William Brooks Shoe Company Eagles Hall

Annual Turkey Dinner For Nelsonville Children

The Nelsonville Elks Lodge will serve a turkey dinner Sunday at noon to needy Nelsonville children and to children from the Athens County Children's Home. Dick Gibson heads the dinner committee. Last year more than 200 dinners were served and this year about 50 children from the children's home are expected to attend.

Nelsonville Athens County Elks Lodge Dick Gibson The Elks

Carl Snyder Receives Degree at Ohio State

Carl E. Snyder of Logan is among 589 graduates earning diplomas at Ohio State University quarterly exercises held at St. John Arena. Snyder earned a bachelor of science in agriculture during the ceremony.

Carl Snyder Ohio State Logan Carl E. Snyder Ohio State University Snyder St. John Arena

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