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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1956

Page

5

Murray Won’t Oppose: Prosectutor Race May Shuffle

The office of prosecuting attorney faces a reshuffle after Republican incumbent Fred Murray announced retirement from the race. Murray said he will not oppose Democrat Hubert Lappen, noting petitions to enter the primary were observed before Lappen’s decision to run.

Sime of Musical Chairs Fred Murray Murray Hubert Lappen Lappen Sturray Didacy Johnson Onor Demerat Leslie Johnson Can

Scarlet Fever Case Reported in Laurelville Area

A new scarlet fever case was reported Monday in Laurelville, Hocking County. Affected is a 9-year-old boy, illness onset January 26, and care is under a health department nurse’s supervision. The report notes ongoing investigation and public health monitoring.

Wogan Laurelville Logan, Hocking County Health Department

Local Social Roundup in Clifton Area

Mrs Earl Darst and children of Point Pleasant visit Mr and Mrs Herman Cartwright. Mrs C N Haynes and son Horace visit Letart. Billie Sunday and Barbara Lynn of West Columbia call on Mr and Mrs Will Rickard. Jimmie Morning of Middleport visits Mr and Mrs O N Hayne. Edith McDaniels of West Columbia visits Mrs Ella Rickard and Mrs Jack Mollette. Bob Van Meter and Mrs Homer Jeffers visited in Gallipolis. Ora M mith visits Janet Nicholson. Emil Hoffman of Kaylnog hosts open house for parents Lem and family to celebrate their wedding anniversary. They moved from Mason to Lyons property. Winona Pickens and Lloyd Hoffman of Lincoln Hill Pompey were married in Indiana last Sunday. attendants Dr and Mrs Roy Pickens of Middleport. John Van Meter recently dined with Homer Jeffers.

Jack Mollette Lina Haynes Bob van Meter Homer Jeffers Gallipolis Ora Mac Mith Janet Nicholson Emil Hoffman Kaylnog Lem Hoffman Mason Lyons Winona Pickens Lloyd Hoffman Lincoln Hill Pomeroy Indiana Roy Pickens Middleport John van Meter

Death follows after sedative tablets fed by sister

Diane Daniels, age unknown, died after Grace, a four year old, reportedly fed her a dozen or more nembutal and codeine tablets while the mother slept. Police cited the young girl’s act as the probable cause of the tragedy at St. Joseph Hospital.

Lorain Diane Daniels Grace St. Joseph Hospital Julie Daniels Diane

Logan Danner jailed for unpaid fine in Laurelville

Elmer B. Danner, 49, of Laurelville Route 2, was committed to Hocking County jail for nonpayment of a $5 fine plus costs from a charge of intoxication and disorderly conduct heard by Mayor Philip Swackhammer. The Rhode Island State House dome in Providence is described as the second largest in the world.

Logan Elmer B. Danner Laurelville Hocking County Phillip Swackhammer Danner Swackhamner Tate House Rhode Island Providence

Logan Man Gets Patent

Logan Man Mack of Logan received a U S patent on January 10 for Cabinet Drawer Stop Construction. The device keeps machinists tool chests drawers within safe limits preventing spillage and damage, with removable drawers and concealed parts. The May 22, 1953 filing date is noted and rights were not assigned.

Sosepn Fr. Mack of Logan U. S Mack Patent Office

Logan Grange Meeting Features Langer Siler Bills

Logan Grange No. 2029 met with Mrs. Charles in attendance. The program included remarks on the Langer and Siler bills, a candlelight tribute for Charles, and a birthday celebration for members. Refreshments followed, with music, skits, and games contributing to a social hour.

Jocking Grange Langer Siler Vis Myrtle Smith Helen Heigle Harley Griffin Ralph Klinger Joe Campbell Sharon Adams Fern Griffin Sim Gordon Arthur Kalklosch Frank Newell Don Fink Nelsonville Buz ‘Tin Dozen Club Dale Mowery Franklin Maze William Graham Ana Oive Demonstration Club Ralph Barr E. Front St Harry Armstrong Grace Marsh Logan Rt

Nihiser Rites Wednesday at Fairview Cemetery

The Rev. Nihiser, a retired Evangelical United Brethren minister, died last Saturday after a two year illness at Crane Park, Fla. The funeral will be held Wednesday at Heinlein Funeral Home with the Rev. Evin Jones of Newark and the Rev. F. E. Dunn of Gibisonville officiating. Interment follows in Fairview Cemetery.

Heinlein Evin Jones Newark F. E. Dunn Gibisonville Mr. Nihiser United Brethren Crane Park Ifla Fairview

Three Prisoners Taken To Mansfield Reformatory

LuvAN Three prisoners were conveyed to the Mansfield Reformatory for Men to begin serving sentences for felonies. John W. Spears 18 of Newark and Harold L. Hutchison 28 of Logan Route 3 Williams pleaded guilty to assault with intent to rob in the attempted holdup of Ben Singer Logan filling station operator last November. Hutchison pleaded guilty to burglary of the Logan Cussins and Fearn store last October. They were sentenced last Thursday. The trio was escorted to the reformatory by Sheriff A J Waldron and Deputy Kenneth Mheinseheld.

Luvan Mansfield Reformatory John W. Spears Newark Harold L. Hutchison Logan Williams and Spears San Ben Singer Hutchison Logan Cussins Reformatory A. J Waldron Kenneth Mheinseheld

Jail Checked To Keep Federal Prisoners

LAWAN inspection of the Hocking County jail to house federal prisoners was conducted Monday by Roy Guenzel of the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The jail was approved for such purposes after thorough checks on security cleanliness food medical care and prisoner treatment. The jail has been on the approved list for 20 years and is one of 28 in Ohio authorized to house federal prisoners in transit or awaiting court actions.

Ana

Logan Audion Nine Paviik and Backus Marriage Notice

A marriage notice lists Logan Audion nine Paviik of Army West Point New York and Mary J Backus twenty seven factory worker of Haydenville as the couple in a formal nuptial record.

Logan Paviik Sarmy West Point N.Y Mary J. Backus Haydenville

Investor guidance for small stockholders drops in

A fragment advises small holders to explore investment options. It notes about 75 percent of the estimated seven percent owning stock are under ten thousand dollars and urges visitors to drop in at a New York Stock Exchange member firm to learn about different securities.

New York Stock Exchange New York Stockie Exchange New York P.O

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Clifton Edith McDaniels West Columbia Ella Rickard Antiquity Ladies Aid of the Baptist Church Emilie Bird Roland Glenn Meigs General Hospital Ed Parsons Ray Parsons Chester Taney Arnott Doris Pickens Bryan Harris Reedsville Parkersburg Lowell McNickle Magil McNickle Clover Farm Racine Frank Buek Columbus Oval Diddle Ward Diddle Germany Wilson Brunt Huntington Logan Man Athens Belks Oxfords Logan Society George FE. Carr Lois Anne William Richard Dawson U.S. Air Force Lockbourne William Dawson Grandpa Ave. Bexley Lockbourn Air Base Orville Dennis WOTU WCTU Westminister House Will Guthrie Arlis Hiles Riety George Lehman Ed Johnston Will Evans D.C. Moffett U.S Tom Conners Myrtle Smith D. V. Rannelis Nihiser Athias Essenger Life Magazine Himes Wi Asa Ately W & K Manufacturing Company Hampton Avenue Suite Lois 10 Miss Aii Aaris Cadillac Liveutiment America Gosling Roker
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