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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1961

Page

11

Kachelmacher Will Clause Interpretation Is Sought

Logan probate action seeks interpretation of Nils L. C. Kachelmacher will. Four Logan Trade Club directors claim to represent Logan citizens and beneficiaries of a trust for a hospital and research foundation. They seek to determine if funds may be used now for a general hospital and a partnership with Hocking Valley Hospital, Inc.

Logan Nils L. C. Kachelmacher Logan Trade Club Kachelmacher Claude C. Chrisman A. M. Gasser Howard Blum Duane Shipley Denmark Hocking County Hocking Valley Hospital, Inc Hocking Valley Hospital C. W. Johnston Robert W. Keynes Dayton Schultheis Mark L. McElroy Ohio Rachelmachtz

Hansley Funeral Arrangements in Logan

Lloyd O. Hansley 80 died Monday night at Hocking Valley Hospital after a long illness. A Sugar Grove native and retired oil driller, he lived much of his life in Hocking County. His survivors include four sons, 19 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and a brother. Friends may call at Leonard funeral home. services set for 2 p.m. Thursday with Rev. Dunkle officiating, burial in Fairview Cemetery.

Logan Lloyd O. Hansley Hocking Valley Hospital Sugar Grove Hansley Hocking County Benjamin Malinda Carpenter EUB Logan Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows Antioch Grange Robert Hansley

Emblem Club Anniversary Celebrated at Elks Lodge

Logan Emblem Club No. 263 marked its seventh founding anniversary with a party at the Elks Lodge. Bob Holloway Orchestra provided entertainment and Yuletide decor brightened a buffet. President Mrs. John Greene spoke on club activities and future aims and thanked the Elks Lodge for support. A check from the Emblem Club was presented to Joe Farbearn, exalted ruler.

Logan Logan Emblem Club No. 263 Elks Lodge Bob Holloway John Greene Emblem Club Elks Organization Joe Farbearn

Seniors Shine in General Scholarship Test Honors

Logan county officials announced top high school seniors in the general scholarship test. Kerry St. Clair of Union Furnace High placed third behind two Logan High seniors and earned honorable mention along with Clark Davis Sandra Farrar and Barbara Bryan. Laurelville High School students Bruce Ebert Joanna Klett Kent Spencer Ed Lee Whisler and Linda Thompson also received honorable mention.

LOGAN Hocking County James Frey Kerry St. Clair Union Furnace High School Logan High School Clark Davis Sandra Farrar Barbara Bryan Laurelville High School Bruce Ebert Joanna Klett Kent Spencer Ed Lee Whisler Linda Thompson

Initiation Slated By Rainbow Girls

Nelsonville Rainbow Assembly prepares an initiation at 7 p m in the Masonic Temple with new members Billie Ann Bowen Phyllis Mingus Joy Young and Debbie Hartley to be inducted Each member brings two canned goods for Christmas baskets The group also announces officers elected for the January 3 meeting

Nelsonville Order of Rainbow Masonic Temple Billie Ann Bowen Phyllis Mingus Joy Young Debbie Hartley

Special Meeting of K of P Lodge No 312 Planned

A special meeting of K of P Lodge No 312 will be held at 8 p m on Friday. Members are urged to attend and discuss lodge affairs.

Murray City K. of P. Lodge

Mrs Bernard Geiger Taken To Hospital By Ambulance

Mrs Bernard Geiger of 473 North Spring Street was transported by ambulance Tuesday to Mt. Carmel Hospital in Columbus for treatment.

Logan Bernard Geiger N. Spring St Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus

Bond Forfeiture Report from Nelsonville

Alvin Powell Jr of 299 Railroad Ave forfeited a $20 bond after being cited for intoxication by Nelsonville authorities.

Nelsonville Alvin Powell, Jr Railroad Ave

Hocking County to convene grand jury January 15

Logan January session sets grand jury convene date for Jan 15 under Judge Harley Meyer. Feb 5–9 and Feb 13–16 reserved for criminal trials. January dates include cases and numerous Industrial Commission and corporate suits through March 7.

Logan Hocking County Grand Jury Harley Meyer Common Pleas Court Dupler Brokaw Hartshorn Wright Steward Hashman Industrial Commission Arnold Lavely Hart Biegier Swanson Lanning Buntz Stump Inter Ocean Insurance Co Courter and Harwood Johns Manville Klump Wicks Jarvis the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co Keener Well Service Shearer and Cox American Victory Sales Schwartz Backus Oakley Credit Corp Coakley Schrader Conkle Wagner Cook

Haydenville Native Alice McFadden Dies in Columbus

Alice Lydia McFadden 83 a Haydenville native died Monday at her Columbus home. Widow of T E McFadden she lived in Columbus 60 years. She belonged to Brookshire Methodist Church and several local orders. Survived by daughter four sons seven grandchildren eleven great grandchildren and brother John Allen of Logan. Services Thursday at 10 30 a m at Wylie Schroyer funeral home Columbus.

Logan Alice Lydia McFadden Haydenville Columbus James Allen T. E. McFadden Wylie Schroyer

Nelsonville Garden Club Holds Christmas Dinner

Mrs. W. W. Warren and other officers hosted the Nelsonville Garden Club annual Christmas dinner in the First Methodist Church social rooms. Decor featured white candles silvered thistle trees and a holly centerpiece. The program covered making flowers and foliage a fascinating hobby and balancing simplicity in flower arranging before gift exchanges.

Nelsonville W. W. Warren A. F. Lavely Billy R. Neal J. D. Adamson Wesley Hawk C. D. Betts

Christmas Meeting Planned by Nelsonville WSCS

The WSCS of Buchtel Methodist Church will hold a Christmas meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday at the church. Members should bring a covered dish and a gift for a dollar exchange.

Nelsonville WSCS Buchtel Methodist Church

Cub Scouts to Meet in Nelsonville for Family Potluck

Pack 64 Cub Scouts gather at 6 p.m. Thursday at First Methodist for a family potluck. Families bring a covered dish, sandwiches, table service, and donations for Christmas baskets.

Nelsonville Cub Scouts

Jingle Bell Dance Planned for Saturday at Knights Hall

Nelsonville announces final plans for the Jingle Bell Rock dance at Knights of Pythias Hall hosted by Pi Delta Pi. Teenagers are invited. events include contests and prizes with a twist feature. Chaperones listed. decor and refreshment committees appointed. hours 7 30 to 10 30 p m.

Nelsonville Knights of Pythias Pi Delta Pi K. of P Bill Hollenbaugh David Anderson Bob Pierce Bane Goss Hubert Call Bill Kunzmann Everett Woody Dick Kunzman James Hollenbaugh

Armstrong Seeks Republican Nod for Ohio Assembly

Logan Route 3 farmer Harry Armstrong announces his bid for the Republican nomination for representative to the Ohio General Assembly in the May primary. A former Hocking County commissioner and soil conservation leader, he has long been active in local groups and church work. Francis Myers, former Logan mayor, will run as the Democratic candidate.

Logan Harry Armstrong Logan Route 3 Ohio General Assembly Hocking County Armstrong Hocking Soil Conservation District Ohio Association of Soil Conservation District Hocking County Farm Bureau Federation First Presbyterial Church of Logan Kiwanis Club Rolland Bright Francis Myers

York School Club Will Give Baskets

The Vocational Club of York High School will distribute Christmas baskets to selected families in the York school district Saturday afternoon. Richard Lee Adams, club president, announced the baskets will include canned goods meat vegetables clothing and toys. Fred Powell is class teacher and club advisor.

Nelsonville York High School York Richard Lee Adams Fred Powell

Mary Martha Group Plans Christmas Meeting at Decker Home

The Mary Martha Group of the CWF at First Christian Church meets Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at 417 Pleasantview Ave Potluck and a gift exchange are on the agenda. Paulette Marcum leads devotions Howard Williams presents program. Members bring a toy for baskets and a can of tooth powder for missionary kits. Coin calendars to be turned in.

Nelsonville Paulette Marcum Howard Williams Mary Martha CWF First Christian Church William Decker Pleasantview Ave

Appraise Estate of Frank Thorne Filed in Probate Court

Hocking County Probate Court records show an inventory and appraisement of the estate of the late Frank Thorne of Carbon Hill. Appraisers named are Jacob A. Keller, Glenn Hemsworth, and Joe Hartman.

LOGAN Frank Thorne Carbon Hill Hocking County Jacob A. Keller Glenn Hemsworth Joe Hartman

Driver Fined For Leaving Wreck After Accident

Earl J. Davis 51 of Wauseon Route 1 pleaded guilty in Mayor Earl Hilleary's court to leaving the scene of an accident. He was fined $50 and costs after a pursuit to the Vinton Club east of Nelsonville following a 12:01 a.m. collision on the Public Square. Davis backed his 2 1 2 ton truck into a parked car owned by James C. Taylor Nelsonville Route 1.

Nelsonville Earl J. Davis Wauseon Earl Hilleary Davis Vinton Club Dale Townsend James C. Taylor

Twig State Announced Twig State Officers at December Meeting

Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild in Nelsonville named new officers at its December gathering. Chairwoman Mattie Morris, vice chair Goldie Brunston, secretary Margaret Gordella, treasurer Earlene Dexter, project chair Dora Long, membership Ruthann Brunston. The meeting at Ruthann and Marietta Brunston's home featured a Christmas reading, a brief business session, a hospital gift drive, and plans for a February bake sale.

Nelsonville Mount St. Mary Hospital Ruthann Marietta Brunston Goldie Brunston Brunston Mattie Morris Hospital Guild Sue Brunston

Christmas Party Delights TB Hospital Pupil In Nelsonville

Jeanie Mayle six, a patient at South East Ohio TB Hospital in Nelsonville, received a red dress before attending a hospital Christmas party. The event featured Santa, entertainment, and a staff rush to prepare food, decorations, and gifts donated by the community and local groups.

Nelsonville Jeanie Mayle South East Ohio Jeanie Helen Holzapfel Neverland Santa Claus Hocking Meigs Fairfield Perry Gallia Lawrence Ironton Co-Op Club Practical Nurses Assoc Harold Kimes Hillcrest Athens Pieroutte Club Logan Trade Club People’s Bank Lowell Burnelle Athens County TB and Health Assoc

Mount St Mary Hospital Notes Admission and Births

Mount St Mary Hospital records include new births for Ray Pierce and Curtis Miller. Admissions list Grover Corbin Carl Limo Howard Keeton Sheldon L Vincent Bonnie Willison and Mrs Clifford Brown William Swyers. Discharges include Harry Winefordner and Mrs Louisa Townsend and Stella Conley transferred to University Hospital Columbus.

Ray Pierce McArthur Curtis Miller Legon Admissions Grover Corbin Zaleski Carl Limo Glouster Howard Keeton Harry Winefordner New Straitsville Louisa Townsend Dundas Stella Conley Nelsonville University Hospital Columbus

Logan Calendar Offers Holiday Events and Gift Exchanges

On Wednesday December 20 Logan hosts a series of community gatherings. Events include a Goodwill Farm Bureau advisory council meeting at the Enderle home, 8 p.m., a 50 cent gift exchange, a Union Furnace home demonstration club dinner and gift exchange, and a Sigma Phi Gamma Christmas party with a dollar gift exchange at Mecca Room Brandt's. Additional listings feature Trinity Lutheran Sunday School party at 7:30 p.m., D of A Lodge at 7:30 p.m., Twig I auxiliary meeting in the doctors lounge at 7:30 p.m., St John American Lutheran Women at 7:30 p.m. with potluck refreshments, Bible study by Rev Willard Drefke, and Nihiser sisters hosting.

Goodwill Farm Bureau Advisory Council Don Enderle Union Furnace Mecca Brandt Psi Sigma Phi Gamma Glenview Trinity Lutheran Sunday School Mystery Sisters Twig I Logan Hocking Valley Hospital St. John American Lutheran Church Nihiser Willard Drefke Nihiser Sisters

Methodist Circle 4 Holds Gift Exchange

Nelsonville Circle 4 of the First Methodist Church met in the church social rooms for a Christmas gathering and gift exchange. A potluck dinner followed, with Mrs. Paul Tomlinson leading devotions as the group sang carols.

Nelsonville Circle 4 First Methodist Church Paul Tomlinson R. V. Oakley Marie Barton

Blosser's Restaurant staff hold annual Christmas party

Twenty five employees and guest Miss Teresa Walter were hosted by Mr and Mrs Clarence Blosser and son Charles at Glenview Party House for a Christmas dinner. The event features a gift exchange and entertainment including games and color slides from 1953. Attendees include Etta Oyler Joe Green Russell Karshner Bertha Engle Bernice Durant John McVel Irvin Blosser Calvin Blosser Gladys Mahley Ted Lowes Faye Kinser Harold Hoffman Paul Howdyshell William Redd Rachel Warner Charles Malone Bill Cox Elizabeth Bryan Bertha Jones Carrie Graham Carol Riddlebarger Judy Huffines Carl Blosser Dan Warner Roger Nixon.

Joe Green Russell Karshner Bertha Engle Bernice Durant John McVel Irvin Blosser Calvin Blosser Gladys Mahley Ted Lowes Faye Kinser Harold Hoffman Paul Howdyshell William Redd Rachel Warner Charles Malone Bill Cox Elizabeth Bryan Bertha Jones Carrie Graham Carol Riddlebarger Judy Huffines Carl Blosser Dan Warner Roger Nixon

Christmas Program Set by Logan Kiwanis Sixth Grade Chorus

The Logan Kiwanis Club hosted a Christmas program last night by the Central elementary Sixth Grade chorus. They sang carols from various countries with narration by Dick Lange and Chuc kis Keller, accompanied by Greg Poston Mel Brooker Ad Frey and Victor Wells. Principal Gladys Webb directed with Minnie Louise Bowen at piano accompaniment. Edwin Lange chaired the program and Charles Fenwick attended as a guest.

Logan Logan Kiwanis Club Central Elementary School Dick Lange Chuckis Keller Greg Poston Mel Brooker Ad Frey Victor Wells Gladys Webb Minnie Louise Bowen Edwin Lange Charles Fenwick

Airman Geor ge R Huddy Transferred to Mathus AFB

Airman George R Huddy has been transferred to Mathus Air Force Base California as a supply specialist after completing schooling at Amarillo AFB Texas. He traveled to California after a 15 day en route leave with his parents Mr and Mrs George E Huddy of 560 Poplar Street. His new address is 3 C George R Huddy AF 15649454 Box 1152 Mathus AFB California.

Nelsonville George R. Huddy Mathus Air Force Base California Amarillo Afb Tex Huddy George E. Huddy Poplar St Mathus Afb Calif

Methodist program in Nelsonville set for Friday night

The Buch Tel Methodist Church in Nelsonville will present a Christmas program at 7 30 p m Friday. The public is invited to attend.

Nelsonville Buchtel Methodist Church

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