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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1955

Page

8

Council Eyes Routine Items in Last Meeting

The city council, led by Mayor-elect Francis Myers, prepared for its final session with Kenley Krinn and Mrs J W Yleld in attendance. They faced routine items including the 1956 budget, financing for an eight inch water line, and paving projects while awaiting decisions for the new administration.

Rogan Coun Kenley Krinn J. W.yleld Doering Doligon Kin Chambers City Hall Dollison Krinn Dean Dollison Sox Phillipe E. Second St Rayzers Allot- Cartarundumn Co Ed Pentary Arm Ware Francis Myers Eld

Five Hurt In Yule Day Car Crash On Harmony Church Road

Five persons were injured in a Christmas Day auto crash on Harmony Church road in Marion Township near Saunders Rest Home. Drivers J W Doering of Logan and Robert Showalter of Columbus were named as the injured. Showalter’s wife Joan also sustained injuries. The collision occurred at a grade on the narrow road as Cub Scouts prepared Christmas gifts at the rest home. Deputies Joe Breeze and Kenneth Rheinscheid investigated the crash.

Lan Harmony Church Marion Saunders Rest Cary Denen J. W. Doering Logan Robert Showalter Columbus Dr. Doering Showalter Res L. K. Showalter Joan Doering Jimmy Doering Jimmy Sigler Robert Sigler Dicken Joe Breeze Sherif, Breeze Kenneth Rheinscheid Allbery

All's Quiet Christmas For Police

Logan police made no arrests or traffic investigations over the holiday. Two minor incidents were investigated: at 2:15 pm Saturday a collision on E Front St near Depot St involving William G Ohlinger 70 and a Brown Dairy truck driven by Paul J Hankison 19. Ohlinger’s car sustained damage to the right front fender.

Casimas Logan Police Front St Depot ‘St William G. Ohlinger Logan, and & Frasure Paul J. Hankison Logan Ohlinger Trues

Driver Cited By Police After Rear-End Crash

Logan City police cited Roger J. Noel 18 of Wellton Office for reckless driving and another driver Morgan 90 of 42 Second St for an alleged red light violation. The incident occurred near a Front Street intersection where Noel allegedly drove about 50 mph, striking Morgan's left door panel as a rock and mats were damaged.

Logan Gammaonwealth Telephone Co Roger J. Noel Wellton E. Second St Red Avitam ii Morgan Second St Noel Wython Logen Morgan

McIntosh Rites Set for Emma MeIn ah

Emma MeIn ah McIntosh 72 died after a short illness at 9 10 am Monday at her sister Tillie Tolbert 1005 Church St Logan native Ky born Greenup widow of Elliott MeIn ah a former New York Central Railroad conductor died 1949 survived by son John Melitonh and sister Mrs Tolbert five brothers and two sisters. Friends receive at Leonard funeral home in charge of arrangements.

Logan Tolbert St Mary Dyer Brandwine W.va Irs W "Underwood Columbus Henry. Croyden Robert Ghent Ghent Indiana Roy Ghent Leonard Funeral Home

Lions and Ladies Dine at New Haven Legion Hall

New Haven Lions honored their ladies at a dinner in the American Legion Hall with the Legion Auxiliary in charge. A five piece band provided carol and other music. women received purse sized manicure sets as gifts. Girl Scouts elected officers at a recent meeting with two patrols, Dogwood and Blue Jay, naming leaders and assistants. Several local clubs held events and visits noted, including Canasta Club prizes, class exchanges, and Christmas gatherings.

Ars Leamers New Haven L. Rutherford Ernie Ridenour Glen Roush Raymor Fields Carol Girl Scouts Dogwood Carolyn Dotson Sally Roush Eleanor Roush Goodnight Blue Jay Patrol Barbara Bostic Phyllis Batey Shelby Grinstead Judy Fry Dirs Scally Paul Scally New Haven Sewing Club Jack Frey Carl Wiles New Haven Canasta Club Russell Senter EUB Churen K. J. Scott Jeith'ire RF. Bryant Clift Roush Mont Blake Carhnatessen

Christmas Weekend Guests From Many Areas

Christmas weekend visitors gathered with relatives across Athens Columbus Sabina and nearby communities. Families from Mentor Clovis Sabina and Bi Gerald Robinson on leave joined local relatives for Christmas dinner and holiday hosting signals.

George Fischer Ronnie Chuck Mike Wileroughby Dallas Smith Athens Mia Don Forsythe Terry Billie Carolyn Howard Janet Howard Angialee Howard Monty Brown Mentor Ralph Barker Harold Barker Barbara Sue Ann Minn Stalder Hollis Stalder Richard Stalder Debbie Columbus Edgar Burt Livya Keith Paul William Oliver Clas Rhoda Oliver Clarence William Betts Ernest Attwood Gerald Robinson Air Force Clovis Rita ‘Toth Robinson Beulah Robinson Delores Orney Toth Millie Ue Peremne Satur Luther Crukshant Ste Merle Feuerheim Chery Lynn Sabina Christman Luther Cruishans Leslie Cruikshank Martha Crow Find Mra Merle Feuerheim Chers Andes Luether Chuikshank Cherst Lynn

Stork Delivers Two Pre-Christmas Babies in Logan

In Logan at Hocking Valley Hospital a daughter arrived for Mr and Mrs Robert Nihiser at 8 07 am on Monday. Earlier a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Elman Mall of Logan Route 3 and another girl to Mr and Mrs A R Starr of Wellston at 9 10 am Saturday.

Elman Mall Logan A. R. Starr Wellston

Two Runs Are Made By Emergency Unit

Emergency unit answered two calls during Christmas week. It assisted an oxygen and first aid response to a heart attack victim in Urbancres t area and later treated a seven year old struck by a motor vehicle. The child was transported to Mount St. Mary Hospital in Nelsonville in serious condition.

Wuuuste Giouster Urbancrest Urebancrest Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville

Honor Roll Announced At Albany and Glouster Gatherings

Albany honor roll lists students from twelfth to fourth grades including Lois Bolin, Phyllis Burke, Wilma Elliott, and many more. Glouster hosts including a Christmas party at Mrs. Angle's home with Mrs. Williams and Miss Cunningham assisting. $139 sent to Ohio CARE fund. Miss Lalla Danford's letter wins. WSCS Christmas program at Trimble Methodist Church features readings, a luncheon, and gift distribution.

Glouster Progressive Study Club B. R. Angle Ernest Williams Everet|eddy Carl Whaley Ohio ‘Care Project Fund Merle . Danford Esta Cunningham Sabra Armstrong Santa Claus WSCS Trimble Methodist Church Sadie ]Morrison Helen Willeke Elma Petty Harry Emerson Fosdick Elma Leadinghouse Ruth Wetzel Merle Danford O. Henry Albany Lois Bolin Phyllis Burke Wilma Elliott Helena Escue Janet Grim Ray Howery Judy Radford Theodore Rupert Nellie Smith Mary Stanwart Richard Stanley Ted Tewkbury Ellen Williamson Regine Wood Anita Bigony Linda Byron Sandra Caldwell Donna Jean Escue Malcolm Fauber Edith Gilmore Ted Jones Phyllis Withrow Kathrine Woodyard Theresa Poston Linda, Pettit Janice Moore Linda’ Hudwell Linda Elliott Ha Dalton Linda Cheadle Ivan Tribe Dale « Swart John Stinson Elna Rogers Vickie’ Mace Barbara Keck Melva Fay Jordan Connie Elliott Louise Bigony Avanel Radekin Beulah McGlaughlin Barney Phillips David Pratt Ronnie Scott Russell Ten Kenneth Young Richard Ice Ronnie Stotts Joy Selby Mildred Martin Mike ‘Grinstead Richard Brown Sandra Poston Donna Castle Naomi Bigony Dea Lindsey Mary Margaret Dixon Jack Stinson Firth Carole Butterworth Ruth Ann Cooley Carolyn Dickson Donald Enlow David Hudeli Paul Keck Sue Lovg James Judith McDaniel Dan Kenny Easler Martha Bigony Mary Virginia’ Hatner Elsie Irvin Billy Willard

Glouster and Area Christmas Holiday Travel

Glouster residents report winter plans and family visits as many families travel for holidays. Mr and Mrs Arther Allman head to Florida for the season while Mr and Mrs Joe McDonald visit Columbus with son-in-law and daughter. Cecelia Chute and Edward Ley's family host Christmas dinner with Cecelia Echstenkamper and the Sweyers of Corning. The Vaughns host James Clemons Jr and family from Pontiaion with travel to Zouster and Mountville.

Ste Findlay Ohio Sevestian Tedesco Niagara Falls N. Ys Tedesco Joe” Sismondo W. A. Dennis Tucksontown Andrew Karschnick Mire Karschnick Mev Ake Flat Rock Max Wetheral Huntington Otto Bostic Chesapeake Don ‘Taylor Point Pleasant Bob Johnston Charleston Har. Dague Goldye Hart Low Hart Barbouuraville Wear Solaire Braves Ranen Sporn New Prine Dinan Roy Wraht Gace Kia Gara Phil Siversey Phil Siversey How Here Bom Nope Be Bon Hone Bon Hage Mage LW | Watt Cn Lavy Navy Firesie Fire Thester Rea Skelton Gree Torstar Miner Ty Deter New Wither Pact and Fore I100 Tone Cieater Coe Whee Tony Toaay Tosay Walter Captain Kangaren Kanes Tintin Gary Mowe Ay Moore Din Dong Ation Theater Moore Garry Howe Taien Theater Arthur Ome Bart Green Arthur Goatvey Gastoey Tome Rien Scrike Temensee Ea Tao Ienennee Ernie Morten. We Spcok Beckman Robert Laie Iert Lawbo Pact Dixon Spo Spook Beckman House Mike Payort Witsie Tate Sickay Bouse Pinky Lee Pinky Lew Sticker Soste Ira. Foleyenard Howdy ‘Doody Momdy Downy Mekey Mouse Jimmie Hoffman Keith Dona Howey Mickey Mouse McClung Ray Rainbow Trail Gowbey G Men Piny Klub Newe Lasky Rasen Supernanimond Andrews West Virgin 13 Rainner Gowtay G Men Locky Rann Superman University Jah Schneider Oni J Barty Theater Mayor of Town Lee Steet Spor Ataee Ton State University Virgie Weaver Walter Philip Farry Dick Athey Jack mm Science Picton Patt Clare Karty Doug Eawarde Lan Doug Marshall C Bate Pier Stars Playhouse ‘of Teachers Ae John News Caravan Range Rider Paynone Son City Tenn, Te Goatrey Gailvey & Frente Thomas Hoffman Senowe Re Tant Parte Goitrey Marion Ind Toeater ATV K. J. Scott Lawrence Lieving Midwestern Hayrise Pignts Jarrows Runyon Theater Monwestern Hayete Bud Capehart Stowe Theater John Wall Joe McDonald Columbus Thei Victor Robert Cecelia Chute Edward Ley Ley Home Cecelia Echstenkamper Dale Sweyers Kay, Elizabeth Suzanne Corning Thomas Vaughn James Clemons Swila David Pontialion Tommy Bob Fouty Pontiac Clemons Zouster Mountville

Hocking County Land Transfers Move Through Multiple Listings

A compiled ledger of Hocking County land transfers shows numerous parcels changing hands. Entries include Leroy Powell and M Powell to Charles R Sweary forLots five and six in Lovina Wright subdivision Logan, and various transfers in Falls and Salt Creek Townships among individuals and families including Stivison, Kile Stivison, Rhonemus, Rhonemus, McAfee, Cook, Walker, and others.

Leroy Powell Salt Creek Kenneth Michel Starr Township David FE. McAfee Hattie M. McAfee George Cook Waxida ‘Cook Raymond E. Walker Estella B. Walker Goldie ‘Maffin Spring Hill Falls Graceland Lot Augustus F. Michel Kath Michel Cora Evaline City of Logan Stanley Phillips Flossie Dewey D. Ringhise Ringhiser Francis Jones Ora D. Jon Hazel M. Woodgeard Salt Creek Town Washington Bowers, Sr Florence Bowers Jerry Rogers Echels Bonnie Jean Echels Bowers Ment Falls Township Leon Eichel Lillian Fiche Wallard V. Dicken Laura ‘Ken Fred L. Keller Merl W. ‘Walker Robert D. Hart Alice Jean Hart Peart

Prisoners Feast Christmas Day at County Jail

Logan inmates at the county jail were treated to a Christmas feast by jail matron Mrs. A. Waldron. At noon the 19 prisoners received turkey and giblet gravy, candied sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, battered corn and fruitcake and many also received Christmas gifts from relatives and friends.

Logan

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