Christmas Gifts Aid Nine Hocking County Families
Christmas morning will bring warm clothing toys and food to nine Hocking County families helped by reader generosity. Donations poured in after The Messenger appeal with letters from across Southeastern Ohio including a $9 gift from a poor blind couple in the south end of the circulation area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David R. Goldsberry Logan
Santa Claus
Hocking County
Stanta Claus
Carl Blosser
Ohio
Messenger
Reedsville Ferry Ends Its Historic Crossings
In Reedsville the village’s ferry service on the Ohio River appears halted for the first time in history after the last crossing to Belleville on November 15. The service had been run by Albert Wigal with earlier long serving ferrymen Alfred Randolph and his father Joseph Randolph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsville
C. E. Humphrey
Belleville
Ohio
Albert Wigal
Alfred Randolph
Joseph Randolph
Randolph's Landing
Olive Township
Forked Run
Henry K. Wells
Christmas WSCS Meeting in Coolville Highlights Readings and Fellowship
The Christmas session of the WSCS of the Methodist Church met December 18 at Mrs. Elbert Root’s home with readings by several members, a missionary talk by Mrs. H W Johnston, vocal duet by Mrs. Alda Larson and Mrs. Floella Norman, and a solo by Mrs. Creeger. Guests and hospitality marked the gathering, with the January meeting planned at Miss Leona Chapman’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creeger
Leona Chapman
Dora Carothers
Elvira Cosman
Wakefield
Mass
Clyde Blizzard
Mary Blizzard
Kathleen Carpenter
Rutland
Edythe Gillilan
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Parkersburg
Leora Bingman
Athens
D. G. Brandeberry
Cleveland
David Richmond
Carl Wright
Akron
L. M. Walden
Doris Walden
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at First Presbyterian Church
A Christmas Eve praise and candlelight communion service will be held at 11 o'clock in the First Presbyterian Church led by Rev. Henry L. Carr. The robed choir and Mrs. J. T. Underwood will provide organ preludes and anthems including Silent Night and Hallelujah Chorus as the service includes sermons and and Holy Supper invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Carr
Herald Angels
Carr
Eagles Attend Meeting at Neil House in Columbus
Logan members led by district director Carl Blosser of the FDR lodge attended a district directors meeting at the Neil House in Columbus. Also present were A. D. Wingrove Paul Wingrove Richard Dye and Bert Bell from Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Carl Blosser
FDR Lodge
Columbus
Neil House
A. D. Wingrove
Paul Wingrove
Richard Dye
Bert Bell
Business Sets Record In Hochking County
Hochking County buyers purchased 4540.28 in sales tax stamps last week, a 1207.56 rise from the prior year. Treasurer Ralph W. Moorhead notes a broader rise with year to date stamps up 38477.42 compared to 1946, reflecting an upward trend in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan—Hocking County
Ralph W. Moorhead
Messenger Staff Christmas Gift Exchange in Logan
Mrs. Harry E Shaw and daughter Donna hosted a Christmas gift exchange for The Messenger staff in Logan at East Second Street. Carrier boys received silver dollars from the paper. refreshments followed with games and contests led by top winner Dick Canty among attendees Ralph Riddlebarger Jim Shaw Keith Huber Billy Harwood Alice Bryant Dickie Canty Bill Kistler and Dave Goldsberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Harry E. Shaw
Donna
Messenger
East Second St
Messenger Carrier
Dick Canty
Ralph Riddlebarger
Jim Shaw
Keith Huber
Billy Harwood
Alice Bryant
Dickie Canty
Bill Kistler
Dave Goldsberry
Informational Books on Hand in Hocking County Library
Logan county librarian Miss Evalan Fisher announces residents may request and library staff will purchase or borrow informational books across many subjects. Available recent additions include The Radio Amateur's Handbook and American Clocks and Clock Makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Evalan Fisher
Hocking County
Fischer
Hocking Hospital Notes Births and Dismissals Reported
Recent admissions births and dismissals at Hocking Valley Hospital include a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Hollis Smith Jr of Nelsonville Route 2 and a son born to Mr and Mrs George Ash of Amanda Route 2. Dismissals include the Rev Dudley McPherson Laurelville and several local residents. The capitol tile floors in Washington have been in place for more than 90 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LOGAN
Hocking Valley Hospital
Hollis Smith, Jr
Nelsonville
George Ash
Amanda
Charles Sapp
Dudley McPherson
Laurelville
Harold Cruise
Richard Martin
Harry Evans
Capitol
Washington
Vigil Service Planned by Methodist Church
Christmas Eve vigil at the Logan Methodist Church begins in the chapel with candlelight. Mrs Nellie Adams plays carols before Rev Clinton W Swengel leads singing and a story. The program features several solos, quartets, and the Luke story with prayers and additional carols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Swengel
Shepherd
Luke
Dinner Is Given at Logan Home Christmas Party
Mrs Arch Bangert of 270 West Hunter Street hosted a turkey dinner and Christmas gift exchange. The home featured a holiday centerpiece a miniature tree with artificial snow and gumdrops. Attending were Miss Jeanette Ruth Miss Mildred Blum Miss Nelle Nutt Miss Thelma Keyes Mrs Katherine Moyers Miss LeViolet Redick Mrs Charles Huffman and Mrs Ruth Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Arch Bangert
West
Hunter St
Jeanette Ruth
Mildred Blum
Nelle Nutt
Thelma Keyes
Katherine Moyers
LeViolet Redick
Charles Huffman
Ruth Lewis
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Logan Music & Appliance CO
West Main Street
E. E. Byrne
St. Athens
Keller & Weltner
Monument CO
Tread Service
Samuel Reed
Mr. Laws
M. E. Church
Warick Martin
Marietta
R. B. Elder
Rhymer Elder
C. H. Davis
Day
W. Va
Ethel Packard
Ruth Moore
Fred Coleman
Newberry
Eugene Coleman
Lucy Kibble
Logan James Hillyer
Harold Hillyer
Murray City
Coolville
The
Reno Club
Eagles
Hochking County
Hocking Hospital
Logan Sandwich House
Noa
Wiest
Ogan
the Lord
Merry Xmas
Kitchen Heating & Plumbing CO
P. J. Huffman
Ohio Ave
Southern Ohio Kool-Vent Awning Company
Park View
Jetide
Tckert
Logan Home Furnishing CO
L. S. Vance
Ot Gown
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