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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1957
Page
10
Logan report on Stanton Palmer his wife Loretta and son Jim running a maple syrup operation with about 200 tapped trees in Marion Township. They aim to produce over 60 gallons this season though demand exceeds supply, noting sap began Feb 2 and one more hard freeze could improve yields.
The State of Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Court case Bolin v Blum directs a public auction of Ames Township real estate on February 28, 1957 at 1 30 PM at the Athens County Courthouse East door. Property lies on Route TM A and Hooper Ridge road with a 16000 appraisal. minimum bid two thirds of that. Cash only. Sheriff Harold Shields docketed.
Annual financial report for Carthage Township Athens County Ohio for the year ending December 31 1956 shows total salaries 1 052 500 and receipts 14 535 20 with payments 12 105 49. The report certified by township clerk Mildred S Chapman lists funds including General Township Cemetery Highways and notes balances and warrants.
Logan hear ing for a mother charged with tending to cause the delinquency of her two minor sons was held in Juvenile Court. Mrs Josephine Anderson, 50, formerly of Hocking County, received a suspended six month sentence after taking her sons across the state line from a foster home without permission. Her husband Clarence Anderson also faced a six month term suspended in 1954 for neglect. Anderson was rearrested last week and the suspension was invoked for violating its provisions.
The Hocking County board of elections approved 21 petitions for city offices in the May primary. It also approved two levies: Logan four-mill operating levy and East Hocking District three-mill operating levy. The Logan levy will appear on the primary ballot while East Hocking’s levy warrants a county wide special election.
The Blue Cross hospitalization plan enrollment will take place Thursday and Friday with representatives from Central Hospital Service Columbus at courthouse desks to inform and enroll eligible residents. A citizen committee led by B. O. Nixon J. Walter Saving Clarence Blosser Lavon Goodlive Charles W. Robb Richard Gerken and William Miller and Hocking Valley Hospital sponsor the event.
Charles J. Nibert of Route 1 Little Hocking Ohio appointed administrator of the estate of Rose Ann Nibert deceased of Troy Township Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated February 1 1957 Roger J Jones Sr Probate Judge.
Notice names Mildred Kirkendall Route 3 Athens Ohio as Administratrix of Ralph L Kirkendall deceased with date in February 1957. Another notice lists William A Lavelle of Security Bank Building Athens Ohio as Administrator of Fannie May Burt deceased late of New Marshfield Athens County Ohio dated January 24 1957.
The Ohio Department of Highways in Columbus invites sealed proposals by February 19, 1957 for improvements on State Route 329 in Bern Township Ath ens County. Work includes graded and paved sections, bituminous surface, crushed aggregate base, and a continuous concrete slab bridge over Sharps Ark. Bid deposit $2800. plans filed with the department. The director may reject any or all bids.
Theodore Tom 45 died at 3:45 p.m. after a heart attack at his trailer on S DePot St and admission to Hocking Valley Hospital. He was an engineer at the GE Logan Glass Plant, survived by wife Hilda son Robert, siblings William Edna Madge, and is to be buried in Oak Grove Cemetery after services at Leonard funeral home led by Dr. R B Wilson and Rev. Donald Disbennett.
Elizabeth Taulbee 38, of Old Gibsonsville Road, died at 3 35 p m Saturday after years of illness. She crocheted mats for sale with aid of equipment. Born Wilmore Kentucky she was survived only by husband Eugene. Funeral at Leonard funeral home Tuesday 2 p m with burial in Fairview Cemetery near Rockbridge.
Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday for Devone Paul Stump infant son of Mr and Mrs Paul H Stump Jr of Perry Township. Rev Earl Edwards officiated and burial was in Fairview Cemetery. Survived by parents two brothers and grandparents Mr and Mrs Paul H Stump Sr and Mrs Elmer Edwards of Perry Township.
Vinton residents hosted guests including Chester White and the Cardwells announced a grandson. Marion and Ches hire visitors joined Ewington and Athens households. The Methodist Youth Fellowship met with ten attendees as families from Fostoria Rio Grande and Rodney visited local homes.
All state liquor stores and agencies along with state offices will close Tuesday in observance of Lincoln's birthday.
Frances Flowers Mulford aged 99 died at her grandson Eules Turner’s home in Mason County. Born May 27, 1857 she was a long time resident and member of Heights EUB Church. Survived by son W. H. Turner sister Ollie Wolfenbarger 10 grandchildren 12 great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday 2 p.m. at Heights Church Rev Roy McCoy officiating. Burial Lone Oak Cemetery. Friends may call at grandson’s home.
The Nehacli ma Garden Club met at Memorial House with Dr. G. O. Johnson, superintendent of Lakin Hospital, as guest speaker. He discussed mental health and screened a film as 15 members and guests enjoyed refreshments. The Mothers March on Polio raised $208.64 locally.
The Willing Worker class of the Methodist Church met at Mrs. J. L. Stewart's home with Mrs. Ray Darling as assistant hostess. A hospital thank you letter from Lakin Hospital and a donation note from a Pakistan missionary family were read. Plans include funding Sunday school rooms and a church kitchen stove. A February 8 dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Dennis is planned at the church. The next meeting moves to Leon. Refreshments were served.
The WSCS of the EUB Church met at Mrs. Clayton Athey’s home with Mrs. T. B. Roush presiding. A Thailand paper was read by Mrs. F. A. Batey, and Mrs. Edna Clark reviewed a book. Birth announced for Rex Allen Howard on Feb 3 at St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg. grandparents listed. Lions International district governor to visit March 19. new members Larry King and Albert Dodson. Various local residents and visitors noted. Elaine Sayre, a Holzer Hospital nurse student, completes a three month assignment.
Meigs County records show multiple land transfers including Dana M. Oliver to Bertha E Oliver for 23 acres in Salisbury Township and Lucille and Joe Reba to James R. and Rolla M. Parsons for parcels in Olive Township.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Duckworth of Syracuse will hold an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary.
The Tuppers Plains Rose Garden Club earned 83 dollars from a recently sponsored basketball game. County polio chairman Mrs Victor Young confirmed the tally for the March of Dimes drive.
Alva Holsinger Jr. of Reedsville and Grace Marie Cline of Racine are named as the son and daughter of their respective parents Alva Holsinger and Martha Holsinger and Russell Cline and Seva Cline. The couple are aged 21 and 19 respectively.
There are 22 million persons in the United States classified as veterans.
USDA reporting market tone strong for hogs with early US No 1 3 at 17.75 for 190-220 lb and 17.50-17.75 for 220-235 lb. Cattle and calves show steady to lower activity with steers 900-1225 lb at 20.00-21.00 and vealers weak to 1.00 cheaper. Sheep offerings steady with 70-95 lb lambs at 21.00 and ewes steady at 3.00-6.00.
Cincinnati farm prices show U S A and other grades for eggs and poultry. Large and jumbo eggs fetch 34 to 39 cents per dozen different grades. Poultry fryers and hens priced 9 to 20 cents per pound. Potatoes quoted 2 50 to 4 50 per bushel.
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