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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1957

Page

10

Pioneer Descendant Relates Logan History

Logan history was recounted at a Logan Rotary Club meeting by C Wood Bowen a Logan descendant and attorney. He traced Christian Westenhaver as the first white settler and noted the 1816 plat by Gov Thomas Worthington the 1839 Logan incorporation and canal completion that spurred growth. Bowen listed early professionals including Dr Reuben Culver and mentioned stage coach service replaced by trains in 1880. Clarence Heine introduced the speaker with Jim Blume as a guest.

Logan Logan Rotary Club C. Wood Bowen Bowen Christian Westenhaver Ohio River Hocking River Carborundum Co Thomas Worthington Hocking Reuben Culver Columbus Clarence Heine Jim Blume

Logan Society Club Elects Officers at Dinner Meeting

The Logan Society Club held a dinner at Brandt's restaurant with Mrs. Paul Stiverson hosting. Officers elected include Mrs. Raymond Keairns as president and Mrs. Joe Case as secretary with Mrs. Clarence Heine as treasurer.

Brandt's Paul Stiverson Stiverson Harry Wright Raymond Keairns Joe Case Clarence Heine Thorne Cottrill Virgil Harman Emerson Poston Keairns

Engagement announcement for Charlotte Ann Walter and Max Dawley

Mr and Mrs Herbert Walter announce the engagement of their daughter Charlotte Ann to Max Roland Dawley son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Dawley of Carbon Hill Miss Walter is a Union Furnace High School graduate 1953 and works at the Logan plant of Carborundum Co Dawley a Carbon Hill High School 1952 graduate works at Sun Glow Furniture Industries Logan No wedding date set.

Herbert Walter New Plymouth

Godfrey Couple Celebrates 55th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Edward M Godfrey observed their 55th wedding anniversary Sunday at home 169 Bowen St due to Mrs Godfreys illness no formal observance was held Friends hosted a noon dinner and sent flowers and cards Godfrey retired January from Logan Clay Products Co after 50 years as stationary engineer He and Mrs Godfrey belong to Logan EUB Church and garden club Delphian Society and WCTU with her as long time treasurer.

Edward M. Godfrey Bowen St Godfrey Logan Clay Products, Co Logan Eub Logan Garden Club The Delphian Society WCTU

Logan Duplicate Club Bridges Winners Named

The Logan Duplicate Club met Thursday night at the Ohio Power Company auditorium. First place went to Dick Byrd and Russ Finsterwald. second to Mrs. Melrose Harbaugh and Mrs. E. W. Tschappat. Third went to Mrs. John Connor and Mrs. Howard White. fourth to Mrs. Anthony J. Toerner and Mrs. Edgar C. Paul. The next meeting is February 7 in the Ohio Power auditorium. Members and others interested in bridge are welcome.

Logan Ohio Power Company Dick Byrd Russ Finsterwald Melrose Harbaugh E. W. Tschappat John Connor Howard White Anthony J. Toerner Edgar C. Paul Ohio Power

Nazarene youth rally to unite eight churches in region

A youth rally for eight Nazarene churches across four counties will take place at the Lancaster Church of the Nazarene on E Main Street Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Speakers include Dr G B Williamson of Kansas City a Nazarene general superintendent Dr Harvey S Galloway Columbus district superintendent and Rev Joseph F Nielson Bucyrus district youth president hosted by Rev Frank A Noel Sr. Other participating churches include Logan Circleville and more in the area.

Nazarene Lancaster Church of the Nazarene E. Main Starret St G. B. Williamson Kansas City Harvey S. Galloway Columbus Joseph F. Nielson Bucyrus Frank

Hocking County Farm Bureau Youth Council meeting notes

The Hocking County Farm Bureau Youth Council met on January 21 at Logan Farm Implement Co with Marvelea Armstrong presiding. Odessa Gillogly led singing and Darwin Bryan reported on summer camps for members. Square dancing was discussed and a follow up meeting was set for February 18 at 7 30 p m at Logan Farm Implement Co.

Hocking County Farm Bureau Logan Farm Implement Co Marvelea Armstrong Odessa Gillogly Darwin Bryan Farm Bureau

Services Held For Infant Son Williamson

Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday for Charles Willard Williamson infant son of Mr and Mrs Charles Williamson who died at birth early Monday in Grant Hospital Columbus Burial was in Fairview Cemetery near Midway Survived by grandmother Mrs Ruth Crank of Sistersville WV and the parents

Logan Charles Willard Williamson Charles Williamson Grant Hospital Columbus Ruth Crank Sistersville W. Va Fairview Cemetery Midway

Rauber Services Held Monday in Logan Township

Services for Andrew Rauber 66 of Logan Route 3 were held at 2 p m Monday at St Matthews Lutheran Church Reverend Thomas C Smallisteed officiated Music was by Mrs Smallisteed and Mrs Eugene Miller with Mrs Harley Meyer at the organ Burial followed at Ewing Cemetery by Heinlein funeral service Rauber a prominent Hocking County farmer died Thursday night at his Washington Township home

Logan Andrew Rauber St. Matthews Lutheran Church Rauber Hocking County Washington Township Thomas C. Smallsteed Smallisteed Eugene Miller Harley Meyer Ewing Cemetery Heinlein

Hocking Valley Hospital Notes Featured Surgeries and Dismissals

James Pierce of New Straitsville underwent surgery. William MacCandlish of Bremen Route 1 and William Notestone of Laurelville listed for medical care. Mrs Ronald C. Simms of McArthur and Mrs Wilford J. Six of Logan underwent surgery. Michael W. Worthman of Union Furnace had a surgery. Mrs Joe Stewart of Logan Route 1 and her daughter were dismissed.

James Pierce New Straitsville William MacCandlish Bremen William Notestone Laurelville Ronald C. Simms McArthur Wilford J. Six Logan Sur Gery Michael W. Worthman Union Furnace Surgery Joe Stewart Logan Route 1

Hocking County Land Transfers Report

A. M. Ellinger transfers two tracts in Logan to Dale Helber and Loretta Helber. Lesser E. Allen transfers a Benton Township tract to Darle C. Swackhammer.

A. M. Ellinger Dale Helber Loretta Helber Logan Lesser E. Allen Darle C. Swackhammer Benton Township

Turner divorce suit filed in Common Pleas Court

Barbara Jean Turner sues Donald L. Turner in Common Pleas Court citing gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty as grounds. She seeks alimony, custody of a minor child, and child support funds.

Logan Common Pleas Court Barbara Jean Turner Donald L. Turner

Estates Appraised in Logan Probate Court

Inventories and appraisements filed list two estates with values 2000 for Noah Lent of Nelsonville Route 2 and 10393.79 for Eva L Nangle of Logan. Executors and administrators named include Lottie Patton and Warren L Nangle. Wills admitted for Harold D Bowers and Helen Summel with sole legatees and executors named without bond.

Logan Noah Lent Nelsonville Perry L. Wood Pearl W. Patton Carli C. Harsh Lottie Patton Eva L. Nangle Thomas Rose Paul Fox Robert Holloway Warren L. Nangle Harold D. Bowers Logan Route 1 Helen Summel Bowers Iva Bowers

Logan High to Host Guard Officer on National Service

Logan High School seniors will hear Lt. Robert Pugh and MSgt. Michael Scaparrotti explain National Guard service options during a February recruitment conference. They outline draft exemptions through weekly drills and two weeks of summer camp, or six months federal training, or two years active duty with possible advancement for sergeants. Battery D meets Mondays at 7:30 p.m. at the Route 75 armory, north of Logan, with drills ending at 9:30 p.m.

LOGAN National Guard Service Logan High School Robert Pugh Michael Scaparrotti National Guard 137Th Aaa Bn Route 75

Logan Man Pleads Guilty to Assault and Battery

Chester L Speelman Jr 24 of Logan Route 4 was arraigned in Rockbridge Magistrate Court. He pleaded guilty to assault and battery, received a $10 fine plus costs, a 30 day jail term suspended for good behavior, and two years probation after arrest following an affidavit from his father Chester L Speelman Sr.

Logan Chester L. Speelman Jr D. W. Tucker Rockbridge Speelman Sheriff's Chester L. Speelman Sr

Winter Concert Scheduled Thursday at Logan High

Logan schools instrumental music department presents the annual winter concert Thursday in the high school auditorium. The junior high band opens with marches overtures and pop tunes, followed by the senior band performing Mozart Prokofiev Wagner and Enescu alongside more marches and show tunes. Directed by Armand Houk curtain time 8 p.m.

Logan Instrumental Music Mozart Prokofiev Wagner Enescap Armand Houk

Firemen Rescue Helpless Pigeon in Bowling Green

City fire crews freed a pigeon dangling from a telephone line after a 10-foot string tied to the bird and a stick attached to the twine were spotted by a pedestrian. Fireman Wallace Westbrook used a ladder truck to release the bird.

Bowling Green Wallace Westbrook

Second Parrot Fever Case Reported in Logan Area

A second psittacosis case is reported to the Logan Hocking County Health Department. The patient is a 22 year old Logan Route 2 woman. The first case was reported two months ago.

Logan Logan- Hocking County Logan Route 2

Army Announces Two Year Enlistment Plan for Ohio Counties

Sgt. Sifferlen, recruiting for Hocking Fairfield Perry area, outlines a new two year enlistment plan. Recruits may delay up to 120 days before active duty and choose their service branch. They will not be drafted if they enroll before reporting for induction. Full details available from the Lancaster post office, New Lexington post office, or Hull Building office. Call 5 3266 or after 5 p.m. at 5 2001.

LOGAN Sfe Joseph J. Sifferlen Hocking-Fairfield-Perry County Sgt Sifferlen Lancaster Post Office New Lexington Hull Building E. Main St

Mary Catherine Callahan Engaged to A2C Ralph Waite

Mr. and Mrs. William Callahan announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Catherine Callahan to A2C Ralph Waite son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Waite of Shawnee. Mary Catherine a Central High senior with ties to New Straitsville. Ralph Waite a Shawnee High School graduate serving in the U S Air Force. wedding planned for June.

Hamden Area Guests and Funeral Notices In Ohio County

Recurring visits mark a busy period with Mildred Pidcock and Crooksville Pidcocks among those hosted by the Hagertys. Others include the Spragues of Wellston with Mayme Sprague, Robber family with Martha Barron and Maude Lee in McArthur, and Paul Chatfield visitors from Wellston. Funeral services were held for Floyd Oberholzer in Zanesville with Carson Oberholzer and relatives attending. Chesterhill church conducted services. Weekend visitors include Aberhams on Chillicothe visits, Dr F P Zuspan of McDowell Kentucky with family, and Basil area guests. Attendees at MYF midwinter institute in Chillicothe included Vale Cottrill, A R Tedrow family, Judy Melintre, Carolyn Rogers, Leta Hartsough, and Evan Dixon.

Manuel Will Paul Chatfield Wellston Charles Salts George Geiger Lancaster Clarence Salts Logan James Frey Laurelville Lawrence Calvin Margaret Calvin McArthur Howard Wortman Carson Oberholzer Clarice Jolce Floyd Zanesville Athens County Chesterhill Church Frank Aberhamson Earl Conrad Chillicothe Frank Smith F. P. Zuspan McDowell, Ky Kermit Ward Ralph Homer Clark Basil Clyde Harvey Merrell Biffle Columbus Franklin Frazee Terry Sanders A. R Tedrow Don Tedrow MYF Walnut Methodist

Nervy Safe-Crackers Loot Auto Showroom Safe

Thieves broke open a safe in the well-lit showroom of Streetman-Nash, Inc. in Paterson New Jersey. They worked unobserved for about thirty minutes in view of passers-by and made off with 433 dollars.

Paterson Streetman-Nash, Inc

Combined clerk treasurer offices in New Lexington area

New Lexington Somerset and Shawnee have combined village clerk and treasurer positions. Resolutions were declared valid by Perry County Elections Board and will appear on ballots as a merged office. A May 7 special election seeks $855000 in bonds for the Northern local school district over 23 years with 13 Perry and four Fairfield and Licking county precincts involved.

New Lexington Somerset Shawnee Perry County Board of Elections Charles Pratt Fowlers Lane Northern Perry Fairfield Licking Automotive News

Murray City Social Notes Birthday Party for Helen Alahazie

Helen Alahazie celebrated her 58th birthday with a surprise party. Relatives and friends attended including the Alahazie and Humerick families, Fullens, Swyers, Craft and Smith households, and others visiting relatives in Lancaster Columbus and Nelsonville. A separate funeral in Logan drew guests William Snedden and Arthur Wilson of Hollister.

Helen Alahazie Steve Alahazie Johnnie Alahazie Loretta Yvonne Richard Alahazie Margaret Hamerick Sherley Glen Humerick Susie Fullen Calvin Fullen Beck Diane Linda Gene Humerick Sandra Humerick George Archer John Swyers Eugene Alabazie Dale Swyers Howard Craft Edd Smith William Snedden Arthur Wilson Hollister Harry Brown Logan Gyneth Thompson Lancaster Clyde Bryan Rushville Bertha Bryan

Social Visits Highlight Local Ledger of Hemlock

Mrs. Philmore Matheny and her daughters Elaine and Joann visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McFann at Hemlock. Mrs. Pearl Lantz returned home after visiting her father Bert Sweazy. Mr. and Mrs. James Smith with Sondra and Peggy of Lancaster were also mentioned in the social notes.

Philmore Matheny Elaine Joann

Garden Club Silent Sale Set for February 14

The Radcliff Garden Club plans a silent sale at the home of Mrs. L. A. Monton on February 14. In other news, Columbus visitors Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Riffle stopped by the John Wilsons. Attendees at Mrs. Glendon Perry’s funeral included Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rife and local families.

Radcliff Garden Club L. A. Monton

Vacation and visit notes from several families

Mr. and Mrs G Webster vacationing in Florida. Mr and Mrs Walter Brown spent a Sunday in Columbus. Jess Bryant hospitalized in West Virginia after illness. Miss Florence Linberger visiting relatives in Michigan. Mr and Mrs Paul Chevalier visiting Florida. Mr and Mrs Clyde Lawrence visited Mrs Lawrence's brother Elmer Schreiber at home in Clairton Pa. Linnie Swan.

Walter Brown Columbus Jess Bryant West Virginia Florence Linberger Michigan Paul Chevalier Florida Clyde Lawrence Lawrence Elmer Schreiber Clairton Linnie Swan

Not So Faithful Baltimore Dog Alarm

A 15 year old house dog failed to alert during a fire at his.master's home. A newly brought miniature schnauzer woke the household and helped save the premises.

Baltimore

Casper Youth Faces Traffic Law Violations After Crash

A 17 year old Casper youth was arrested after allegedly running from police and violating several traffic laws before his car collided with another. Reported offenses include driving the wrong way on a one way street with headlights out, speeding, failing to yield, and making an illegal left turn.

Casper. Wye Casper

Gallipolis Boat Club Votes To Reduce Dues to Associates

Gallipolis boat club members plan to amend by laws to admit associates at lower costs. A proposal to cut initiation to 5 dollars and regular dues to 10 dollars for associates will be voted with boat owners keeping 12 dollars. Commodore McCorry named harbor committee. trustees election set for March 4.

Gilbert P Bush Commodore J. L. McCorry Gilbert P. Bush Edward Evans Bob Sechrist Douglas Mullineaux

Rites Planned for C H Willis

Charles H Willis 50 of Millfield died Monday at Sheltering Arms hospital. An automobile salesman he is survived by his wife Betty his mother Minnie Willis one brother Gerald and three sisters Lucille Lanning Kathleen Mingus and Hazel Mills. Services Wednesday at 3 30 p m at Millfield Church of Christ with Rev Gilbert Courtney burial Hilltop cemetery.

Glouster Charles H. Willis Millfield Sheltering Arms Hospital Betty Minnie Willis Gerald Lucille Lanning Kathleen Mingus Hazel Mills Columbus Millfield Church

Senior Progressive Study Club Meeting at Miss Raber’s home

The Senior Progressive Study Club will meet at 7 30 this evening at Miss Hazel Raber’s residence. Mrs J H Henshaw will present a program.

Hazel Raber J. H. Henshaw

Legion Auxiliary to Meet Thursday Evening at Legion Hall

The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a meeting in the Legion hall on Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Members are advised to attend as planned.

Legion Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall

Glouster Methodist WSCS to Meet Thursday Evening

The WSCS of Glouster Methodist church will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the church. Mrs Dale Hoplight is program leader and Mrs Ed Kurtzman will lead the devotions. Mrs Mike Thompson and Mrs Goldie Willis will be hostesses.

WSCS Glouster Methodist Church Dale Hoplight Ed Kurtzman Mike Thompson Goldie Willis

Chit Chat Club to Meet Feb 19 at Mrs Olbers Home

The Chit Chat Club will assemble February 19 at 7 30 p.m. at the residence of Mrs Julia Olbers with Mrs Wanda Trace serving as co host.

Julia Olbers Wanda Trace

Past Matrons Association Plans Silent Auction

The Past Matrons Association met Friday at the Masonic hall. Mrs. Elinor Anderson presided as plans were made for a silent auction at the March meeting. Hostesses Mrs. Esta Haskins and Mrs. Betty Addington served refreshments to 11 members.

Masonic Hall Elinor Anderson Esta Haskins Betty Addington

Get Together Club Holds Valentine Gift Exchange

The Get Together Club met Friday at Mae Stump home with Mae Losey presiding. Valentine gift exchange and contests awarded prizes to Pauline Brunton Rose Craig and Mae Losey. Fifteen members attended refreshments served. Next meeting set for March 1 at Pauline Brunton home.

Get Together Mae Stump Mae Losey Pauline Brunton Rose Craig

Family News From Front Street and Nearby Areas

Mrs. Bessie West learns her son in law O L Easley has been admitted to General Hospital Portsmouth for observation. Mr and Mrs Leonard McQuaid and son Casey visited over the weekend at the home of Mrs McQuaid's parents Mr and Mrs Bert Juniper. Mr and Mrs Russell Cottrell and sons Peter and Billy of Columbus spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs Cottrell's parents Mr and Mrs Roy Hall.

Bessie West Front Street O. L. Easley General Hospital Portsmouth Leonard MccQuaid Casey Dayton McQuaid Bert Juniper Russell Cottrell Peter Billy Columbus Cottrell Roy Hall

Olson twins serve town as fireman and cop

Bartlesville Oklahoma reports the Olson family provides local protection with Tim as a firefighter and twin brother Tom serving as a police officer ensuring near home public safety.

Bartletsville Okla Olson Tim Tom

Rio Grande Extension Courses Enroll 27 At Cheshire

Cheshire residents enrolled in two Rio Grande College extension courses at Cheshire High School Monday night. Eleven students study public speaking under Dr. Price Ewing, with four more expected Thursday. An Ohio history class under Prof. Walter Posner lists sixteen students.

Cheshire Alva T. Yrover Kgger Creek Association Rio Grande College Price Ewing Grover Walter H. Posner

Mrs Myrtle Sorrell Rites Are Wednesday

Funeral services for Mrs Myrtle Sorrell will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Wiley funeral home with the Rev J Anthony Bosco officiating. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery.

Point Clinic Notes and Discharges Mention Residents

Mrs. Helen Brannan and Mrs. Delmar Parson with infant son are noted in Point Pleasant records. Discharged: Harry Ray Bladen of Ohio and South Side Harry Rhodes.

Helen Brannan South Side Harry Rhodes Point Pleasant Harry Ray Bladen Ohio Delmar Parson

Cheshire Woman Re Turns to Ohio University for Fourth Semester

Miss Ann Sisson of Cheshire returned to Athens Tuesday to register for her fourth semester at Ohio University. Mr and Mrs. Stanley Huntington left Gallipolis for Bridgeport West Virginia Tuesday. They will meet their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs L C Zelle and the four plan a vacation to Florida and possibly New Orleans. Zelle is a building contractor formerly based in Gallipolis.

Ann Sisson Cheshire Athens Ohio University Stanley B. Huntington Gallipolis Bridge Port W. Va L. C. Zelle Florida New Orleans Zelle

Marriage License Filed in Point Pleasant

One marriage license application was filed Monday in the county clerk's office. Alvin G. Clark 24 son of Scott and Annia Swan Clark Culldoom Route 1 and Vivian M. Ward 16 daughter of John and Ima Chapman Ward Milton Route 4 filed the application.

Point Pleasant Alvin G. Clark Scott and Annia Swan Clark Culldoom Vivian M. Ward John and Ima Chapman Ward Milton

Justice Johnson Fines Two Drivers in Local Court

Gallipolis Justice James A. Johnson fined Robert Nibert 52 Northup ten dollars and costs for failing to yield the right of way. Cheshire Mayor L. J. Reynolds fined Dan Halphill 21 Cheshire five dollars and costs for unsafe operation. In municipal court Fred FE Thompson 32 Ashland forfeited fifteen dollars for towing an overlength house trailer.

Gallipolis James A. Johnson Robert Nibert Northup Cheshire L. J. Reynolds Dan Halphill Fred FE. Thompson Ashland

Hindu Indians Created Arabic Numerals, Claim Source

The statement credits Indian Hindus with inventing Arabic numerals, outlining a historic math development attributed to ancient scholars. No corroborating details or sources are provided in the brief excerpt.

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