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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1955

Page

2

Spirited City Election Sets Stage With 17 Petitions

Logan reports a lively race as 17 filers sought primary ballot spots before 4 p.m. Wednesday. Thomas Weiland and P. Jay Cole filed as independents for city council seats. ward contests include First Ward challengers Nunnally and Robinson, and incumbents in other wards. Mayors and officials face limited opposition on Democrat and Republican tickets.

Logan Board of Elections Thomas Weiland P. Jay Cole Weiland Cole Herbert Nunnally G. R. Robinson Samueright Amos Potts Frank Eberst Wayne Todd William Morgan Dean Collison Kenley Krinn Wilhelmine Delassie Joseph Bennet

Births and dismissals at Hocking Valley Hospital

Birth announcements list Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Weis Logan a comes Mrs. Albert Blick Logan Mrs. Leslie Fri McArthur Route 1. Dismissals note Carl Riffie McArthur Route 1 Mrs. Emery McConaha and son Route 4 Obert E. Perry McArthur Route 2 Mrs William J Morely McArthur. A condominium is a government jointly administered two or more powers with Sudan context.

Robert L. Weis Logan A Comes Albert Blick Leslie Fri McArthur Route 1 Carl Riffie Emery McConaha Obert E. Perry William J. Morely Sudan Britain Egypt

Four Post A Grades In 3rd 6-Week Period

Logan Junior High School reports 4 students earned straight A grades in the third six week period. Harley Ellinger Sue Hansley David Deitrich and Bill Walker top the honor roll among ninth and seventh graders. The ninth grade led with 16.9 percent on honor roll. eighth grade 14.8 percent. seventh grade 12.7 percent.

Logan Logan Junior High J. R. Hankison Harley Ellinger Sue Hanasley David Deitrich Bill Walker

Relief Costs Reach Six Year High in January

Logan area relief totals show 121 cases and 422 persons aided in January with costs of 6152.62, including 1156.91 for medical and hospital care. New cases numbered 45 with 24 from layoffs and 10 due to ill breadwinners. December closed with 92 cases and 282 people on relief rolls and costs of 5120.64.

Jones Will Admitted in Probate. Emma Jones Executrix

Probate court records show Daniel E. Jones of Union Furnace had his will admitted. Emma E. Jones, widow and sole legatee, is named executrix without bond. estate value estimated at 3000 dollars.

Logan Social Notes Circle Meeting at Methodist Church

Viriam Circle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service met in the Methodist Church dining room at 7 30 p m with Mrs Lester Risch presiding. The study class taught by Ms Wilbur Lanning Sr will be held Feb 14 at 1 90 p m Cards were sent to shut in by Mrs O R Smith. Mrs C Bright chose Neighborhoodliness as the devotional theme using The Good Samaritan. Mrs Fred Murray reviewed a chapter from The Master Calleth for Thee Mr Bright closed. Hostess committee included Mrs O R Smith Mrs Arther Kuhs Mrs Kenneth Stuart and Mrs Ida Foraker. Members listed include many names and Rev Stanley Benton attended. Mrs Marion Allen conducted a short business meeting with guests Mra Myron Stoltz Mrs Raymond Keairns and Mrs Alson Scrivner. Party refreshments served late.

Miriam Woman's Society of Christian Service Methodist Church Lester Risch Wilbur Lanning, Sr O. R Smith C. Bright Fred Murray Bright O. R. Smith Arther Kuhs Kenneth Stuart Ida Foraker Gladys Clutton Mary Connor Edith Blosser Hazel Armstrong Ruth Armstrong James Blosser Neal Shaw Lanning Arthur Green Herman Studer Joseph Phillips Roy Stallamith Murray Risch Stanley Benton Marion Allen Mra Myron Stoltz Raymond Keairns Alson Scrivner Ralph Poston Paul Stimson Wayne Todd George Jurgenemier Wilbur Lanning, Jr Kenny Price Eugene Brown Richard Farmer John Sherwood Richard Brandt

Mrs Marion Allen Hosts Junior Tourist Club Meeting

Mrs Marion Allen at 510 N Mulberry St presided over a brief business session of the Junior Tourist Club on Tuesday evening. Mrs Dean Collison reviewed Anna Perrott Rose The Gentle House detailing a Lithuanian displaced boy in America and the emotional challenges faced as he finds refuge with Anna Perriott Rose.

Marion Allen N. Mulberry St Allen Dean Collison Anna Perrott Rose America Anna Perriott Rose

Freezing Rain Forces Union Furnace Schools to Close

A freezing rain event caused ice on roads and a temporary suspension of classes at Union Furnace Schools on Wednesday. Treacherous roads halted most bus routes while some roads remained slippery. classes were expected to resume today with varying absences reported in other county schools.

Logan Union Furnace

Columbus Buried in Cathedral of Ciudad Trijillo

Christopher Columbus is interred in the cathedral at Ciudad Trijillo the capital of the Dominican Republic. The detail places his tomb in a major church in the Caribbean nation.

Christopher Columbus Ciudad Trijillo Dominican Republic

Due Matres League Hosts Husbands Party at Church Street Home

The Due Matres League entertained with a husbands party Tuesday evening at Mrs John Savings 128 Church Street. Mrs Harold Heinlein led a short business meeting in a room decorated with valentines and streamers. A luncheon followed for a list of couples including Mr and Mrs Jack McGuire and others. The next meeting is planned for March 1 with a hostess to be announced.

Due Matres League John Savings Church St Harold Heinlein Saving’s Home Jack McGuire Craig Kinney Robert Schmitter Walter Huffman Ralph Moorehead Tom Weiland Frank Ricketts, Jr John Saving

Hi Lo Bridge Club Hosts Woman Event

Mrs Savey entertained the Hi Lo Bridge Club at her home on Tuesday evening. Mrs Woodruff held high score, Mrs Spurgus was second, and Mrs Fox won the travel prize with Mrs Frazier taking the consolation prize. The group presented a birthday gift to Mrs Spurgus. Attendees included Mrs Grandy, Mrs Harbarger, Mrs Gano, and Mrs Woodruff. Union Furnace prepares to host February 15.

Walter Savey Hi-Lo Bridge Club Walter Woodruff Steve Spurgus Paul Fox Harold Frazier Spurgus Clarence Grandy Walter Harbarger Joseph Gano Union Furnace

Mrs. Marion Strawn Hosts Pino Chile Club Gathering

Mrs. Marion R Strawn hosted the Pino Chile Club at her W Second Street home Tuesday evening. Mrs. Homer Wiant won high score and Mrs. Morris Hummel had the low score with other members present including Mrs. Virginia McGhee Mrs. Libby Patton Mrs. Charles Eaton Jr and Mrs. George Spackey at the home of Mrs. Joe Hartman.

Marion R. Strawn W. Second St Pinochile Club W. Nd St Homer Wiant Morris Hummel Virginia McGhee Libby Patton Charles Eaton, Jr George Spackey Joe Hartman

Fifty-Three Donors Give Blood in Logan First 1955 Drive

The first Red Cross blood collection of 1955 in Logan drew 66 donors with 13 deferred for minor illness, far from the 150 pint quota. Most donors came from McArthur and Vinton County. Hocking Honor Camp provided five. Weather and road conditions limited turnout at the First EUB Church center.

Logan American Red Cross EUB McArthur Vinton County Hocking

Auto in Ditch Stirs Logan Residents

Logan Ohio motorist Martin Sorrell and his wife Erma reported their car skidded on Route 75 in icy conditions and slid into a dry creek bed. The vehicle remained in the ditch until a wreck truck pulled it back onto the road for towing. no injuries were reported.

Martin Sorrell Sorrell Erma Logan

Virginians Who Became U.S. Presidents

The presidents born in Virginia include George Washington Thomas Jefferson James Madison James Monroe William Henry Harrison John Tyler Zachary Taylor and Woodrow Wilson. This group highlights Virginia as a cradle of early national leadership.

United States Washington Jefferson Madison Monroe W. H. Harrison Tyler Taylor Wilson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athens Messenger Francis Myers Rolland Schorr Ruth Easterling Lawrence Ellinger Nunnally and Eberst Richard Gerken Juliet White Warren Johnson Johnson Hocking Valley Hospital Ariene Anderson Beverly Bigham Shirley Bond Erma Braden Steve Cheshier Mary Copenhaver Harrold Elberfeld Bonnie Gabriel Leanne Gasser Lena Hoke Charles Kreppel George Lackey David Leadbetter Keith Linscott Heine Meyer Jim Nash Gretchen Ott Nancy Robb Mickey Rose Rachel Schottke Dixie Starr Sandra Stimson Marilyn Willisine Georgiana Wolfe Margie Wright Patty Young Ruth Adcockley Fred Beal David Davis Carl Caffin Sue Hansley Retha Howdyshell Fritz Huls Suellen Johnson John Meldrim N Nimon Paul Rutter Roberta Wells Dennis Anderson Laura Dougherty Joyce Hadley Paulette Holtzen Helen Krumiauf Ruth Lackey Chris Myers Mark Myers Sandra Nutter Jones Viriam Circle Mrs. Savey Pinochie Club Red Cross Nelda M. Bethel Joan Bullock Eleanor Benedict Madeline 8. Smith Ruth L. Daab Karol Kilmer Gerda L. Wyckoff Joan Brown Jean Scott Louise Bullock Ruth Molihan Mary Gill Bennilyn Dodrill Frances Quick Betty Fisher Novella Wallace Willam Mahoney Harry M. Yonabie Robert L. Stuller Charles W. Heslop William Drumm Roy Sigler Logan Clay Products Co Richard L. Smith Logan Pn Products Howard C. St. Clair Natco Lorenzo D Alberta St. Clair Ray Grove Ruth Brandon Jean L. Baker Frances Jones St. Matthew Lutheran Church Edith Y. Gaffin Floyd L. Donaldson Bertye Donaldon Zana Boss Jack Walsh Florence N. Power Harold R. Smith Charles Kuhn Jan Fickel Ereen Jurgensmier George N. Grove Beatrice Ankrom Margie Hacker Harold H. Sommers Premier Mothers Club Donald D. Lightfoot Margaret Agrue Anna Fox Trudy E. Sharrett Martin R Sharrett Gerald Hampshire Rolland Starr Lawrence Adcock Avenelle Campbell Willard E. Baughman Robert L. Levering Charlies G. Lehman Blood Center Dallas Kinser Cc. S. Matheny Darley Kitchen Russell Montgomery John Connor Lavon Goodlve Carl Harsh Thrifty Tae Escace Chambray Wtvn-Tv
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