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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1958

Page

10

Logan Board Adopts Admission Regulations and Policy Updates

Logan board of education approved new admission rules requiring polio and smallpox vaccination certificates and diphtheria immunization, with polio vaccination being newly added. The district renewed a library bookmobile contract at 40 cents per pupil based on ADA. Superintendent Blake reported student teachers from Ohio University aiding high school instructors. resignations and replacements in bus driving and custodial staff were approved. Building progress was halted by cold weather but roof work may resume in days. tile and paint schedules for additions were accepted.

Logan Logan Board of Education Hocking County Logan-Hocking County Wallace E. Blake Ohio University Frances Ann Macino Della Webb Betsy Ann Ross Sarah Holmes David R. Brod William F. Siemer Industrial Arts Blake Laughlin and Keil

Seven Hocking County Schools Close Amid Icy Conditions

Severe road conditions forced seven Hocking County schools to dismiss classes Monday. Schools in West Hocking East Hocking and Starr Washington districts suspended for the day as buses halted routes and remaining attendance fell below normal. Temperature hovered around zero with daybreak readings near 16 below and rural areas reporting 12 to 14 below.

Logan Hocking County South Bloomingville Gibisonville West Hocking Enterprise Carbon Hill Green East Hocking Union Furnace AlHesboro Starr-Washington Penrod Win

H A Galentine Dies After Heart Attack at Work

Logan Ohio resident Harry A Mooney Galentine 56 died Monday at Hocking Valley Hospital after a heart attack at the Carborundum Co plant. He lived in Logan 14 years and was a former coal miner and mine operator. Survived by wife Doris daughter Mrs Michael Yates Columbus brother Pearl Galentine sister Mrs Gladys Harris Longstreth. Services Thursday 1 pm Heinlein funeral home with burial Greenlawn Nelsonville. Masonic service Friday 8 pm at the funeral home.

Logan Harry A. (Mooney) Galentine Friesner Ave Hocking Valley Hospital Galentine Carborurdum Co Longstreth John Ella Jack Galentine Carborundum Mingo Lodge 171 F&am Doris Michael Yates Columbus Pearl Galentine Gladys Harris Heinlein R. B. Wilson Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville

Eveland and Bennett Named in Local Notices

Samuel H. Eveland, 32, an automobile mechanic of South Bloomingville, and Carol L. Dis bennett, 21, an office worker of Laurelville Route 2, are listed in the latest local notices.

Logan Samuel H. Eveland South Bloomingville Carol L. Disbennett Laurelville

Mrs. Laura McQuigg Dies in Columbus

Mrs. Laura McQuigg of Columbus and former Pomeroy resident died Monday evening at University Hospital Columbus. Survived by sister Mrs J R Ford Layland W Va and brothers A I Miller Rushville W Va and C H Miller Mallen W Va. Funeral services Wednesday at Davis funeral home Columbus then graveside Thursday at Beech Grove cemetery with Rev Eugene Brown officiating.

Pomeroy Laura McQuigg Columbus Scott McQuigg University Hospital J. R. Ford Layland W. Va A. I. Miller Rushville C. H. Miller Mallen Lorain Davis Funeral Home Ewing Funeral Home Beech Grove Eugene Brown

Vinton Garden Club Meets at Mrs Calvin Home

The Vinton Two Garden Club gathered 16 members at Mrs. L. V. Calvin’s Mc Arthur residence. Irene Jackson read a Birds Are Like Humans paper. Lizzie Wells shared Plant Discoveries excerpts. Angela VanMeter led pruning talk and demonstration. Myrtle Boring led a contest.

Radcliff Vinton Two Garden Club L. V. Calvin McArthur Irene Jackson Lizzie Wells Angela VanMeter Myrtle Boring R. N. Cooper

Don Mack To Speak At Izaak Walton League Meeting

Don Mack of WBNS TV Columbus will address the Hocking County Izaak Walton League Thursday evening. The dinner starts at 6 30 p.m. and will be served in the club house followed by the program.

Logan Don Mack Wbns-Tv Columbus Hocking County Izaak Walton League

Births at Mount St. Mary Hospital Reported

Mount St. Mary Hospital notes births listing couples from Nelsonville Logan Haydenville and nearby towns. New arrivals include a daughter for Erwin and Logan and a son for Pedi go Nelsonville Route 1 and a son for Whyte Nelsonville.

Mount St. Mary Hospital Gene Erwin Logan Johnny B. Pedigo Nelsonville James Whyte Robert Kieffer McCuneville Clarence Lehman Haydenville Vivian Kirkendall Jess Cagg John Warren Athens John Whitmore Jesse Martin Charles Ringhiser Enterprise Florence Lowry Robert H. Stephenson New Plymouth Edna Warren John Snyder Murray City Hazel Fouts Glouster Ramsey Najm

Birthday Dinner Honors Downington Resident Pearl Robinson

Downington Pearl Robinson was honored with a birthday dinner at his home. Guests included Martha Robinson, Mary Howell, Vesta Robinson, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dean.

Marion correction chief Etter dies of heart attack

Edgar R. Etter 49 longtime correction official died Sunday in Marion Ohio from a heart attack. He had been acting superintendent after Lamoyne Green's hospitalization and previously led the Dayton workhouse before joining Marion in 1956. Clarence Adrean named acting superintendent pending Green's return.

Marion Ohio Edgar R. Etter Marion Correctional Institution Dayton Etter Lamoyne Green Maury Koblentz State Division of Correction Clarence Adrean Green

Local Social Visits Highlight Hamden Area Hosts

Hamden hosts included Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mather and daughter Carolyn with Mr. and Mrs. Steve Gramell of Columbus. Howard Matheny of Lodi and Melvin Libbey of Ft. Monmouth joined Mr. and Mrs. Rathbe Barron.

Edward Mather Carolyn Steve Gramell Columbus Minnie Gibson Howard Matheny Lodi Melvin Libbey Ft. Monmouth N. J Rathbe Barron Jennie Bond Parkersburg George Bond Carol Hagerty Ted Taborn Ervin Wilt Bellefontaine Tommy Conway Merle Dearth Roy Koon Chillicothe Harvey McWhorter Byer Floyd McWhorter

Father Son Banquet to Feature Rev John Lloyd Evans

Logan Rev John Lloyd Evans will speak at the annual father son banquet of Mingo Lodge 171 F and AM in the Masonic Temple. Dinner starts at 6 30 p m and a Mason ic quartet will provide music. Tickets available from lodge officers.

Logan VFW Auxiliary Invited to Friendship Night

Logan VFW Auxiliary members were invited to attend the Friendship night meeting hosted by Nelsonville VFW Auxiliary on Wednesday February 19. Several Logan Auxiliary members plan to attend.

Logan Vfw Nelsonville VFW Logan Auxiliary

February meeting of the Young Homemakers club

The February gathering at Mrs. Raymond E. Houk's home on W Hunter Street featured Miss Janet Foltz of the Ohio Fuel Gas Co. urging representation for the "Mrs. America Contest." Mrs. Robert Paxton led a program on Lawn and Flower Care. Twelve members and two guests attended.

Young Homemakers Home Demonstration Club Raymond E. Houk W. Hunter St Janet Foltz Betty Newton Ohio Fuel Gas Co Robert Paxton Richard Bowers Jacob Hahn

Radio Free Europe spotlight at Logan Rotary meeting

I W Garek of Columbus described Radio Free Europe work in Soviet dominated countries from Munich with 135000 watt five frequency transmitter. RFE employs 1200 professionals, screens staff, translates and broadcasts truth to counter Soviet propaganda. He cited annual Soviet jamming costs and escapes from behind the Iron Curtain, contrasting West and East Germany. Clarence Heine introduced the speaker. Charles Epstein attended as guest.

Logan Radio Free Europe Logan Rotary Club I. W. Garek Columbus Garek Munich Germany Crusade For Freedom Russia RFE West Germany Sears East Germany Clarence Heine Charles Epstein

Logan man C G Berlin dies in Michigan at 61

Granville C Berlin 61 formerly of Logan died of a heart attack Sunday in his Mt. Pleasant apartment Michigan. He was born in Gibisonburg Ohio and raised in Logan. He worked in oil, was a Mt. Pleasant Mason, mother Anna Bartle Berlin survives. Funeral services Thursday at Heinlein funeral home with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery. Masonic services Wednesday evening.

Logan Granville C. Berlin Mt. Pleasant Mich Anna M. Bartle Berlin J. Russell Berlin Gibisonburg Logan High School Berlin Heinlein Funeral Home Stanley T. Benton R. B. Wilson Oak Grove Cemetery

Nelsonville FHA Meeting Plans Projects and Skating Party

The Nelsonville Future Homemakers of America hosted the Jacksonville Trimble FHA group in the school music room. Jody Bond presided as minutes and treasurer reports were approved. Plans included redecorating the sick room and making draperies for the teachers lounge, plus a March 18 skating party at Dows rink.

Nelsonville Future Homemakers of America Jacksonville - Trimble Fha Jody Bond Dows Skating Rink Jerry Grim Stumbo Twins Twix-Teens Claris Lewis Valentine

Aid Class To Open Logan A Class In Advanced First Aid

The Logan A class in advanced first aid will open Thursday evening at 7 p.m. at the Hocking County Red Cross Chapter quarters. Mrs. Mary Thompson executive secretary says Mrs. Larry Holzapfel will instruct. Certified first aid holders may enroll for the course.

Logan Hocking County Red Cross Mary Thompson Larry Holzapfel

Not Indian Origin of Happy Hunting Grounds

The text states that Happy Hunting Grounds is not of Indian origin but a name given by white men for where Indians go after death. It contrasts native beliefs of heaven as a place for singing dancing and enjoying life with the named origin.

Aristocracy Symbol Nails Worn in Gold in China

The Encyclopedia Britannica notes that Chinese aristocrats wore fingernails several inches long encased in gold to show status as they did not work with their hands.

Lent Services Planned at St Matthew Lutheran Church

The church announces midweek Lent services at St Matthew Lutheran Church starting Wednesday at 7 45 p m Rev Thomas C Smalls teed will preach on What Shall I Do With Jesus The Ash Wednesday topic is Shall I Betray Him Services run weekly through March 26 Holy Week services occur Monday Thursday and Good Friday evenings Holy Communion will be given Maundy Thursday Sunday worship themes are Jesus Self Portrait.

Jesus

Cincinnati Livestock Markets Show Mixed Gains And Steady Slaughter

Cattle prices firm to higher with steers around 24.00 to 26.50 for fed cattle and feeders near 21.25. Hogs see gains up to 25 cents, with No. 1-1 weights 180-240 lb at 20.75 to 21.25. Sheep and lambs mostly steady, eggs and potatoes listed with varied farm prices in Cincinnati markets.

Cincinnati USDA U.S

Auction Postponed to March 8 1958 in Racine Ohio

Classified notices show Bradford Auction Co. moving last Saturday’s sale to March 8 1958 at 12 20 p m with revised hand bills available on request. Local listings include quick loans via Skeete Shaw Jewelry and Loan in Parkersburg West Virginia carpet cleaning with Blue Lustre UHLMAN S. Harold Goddard contact. lost bracelet near Howam Hall University Center. beagle found in New Marshfield Ohio. a Buick Super Riviera for sale in Central Ave. 952 OLDS Super 88 with tires and $600 price.

Bradford Auct. Co Racine Ohio

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Children’s Party VFW Post S. Mulberry St Joan Baker Waveline Barney Robert West Beatrice Griffin Myrtle Cecil George E. Crane Bernard Garrett Hocking Valley Shrine Eagles Hall Wilhamena Mender Evelyn Salts Violet Reeves Supreme Board Marion Allen Nancy Lee Gerhard Ruth Krinn James L. Boyer Marlene Bumgardner Linda Lou Burnett Gene H. Chatfield Rosalie M. Wirick Minnie Louise Bowen Alan L. Bowen Robert L. Combs Richard Faulkner James L. Downey Cial Florence Larimer Richard D. Downey Charles L. Marriott Leta Sayre Richard Daubenmier Orla Clark Floyd Daubenmier William Woodgeard Hash State Highway Department H.A. Galentine Ney Homart Oil Homart Homart-Honeywell Sears, Roebuck & Co Logan, Ohio Sears, Logan C. J. Hysell Ohio Power Co Messenger Don Moore Roy Lowe Theresa Larry and Kenneth Woodville J. M. Lowe Wayne Cooper Floyd Perdue John Wright Navy North Wilton School Downington Alice Mae Stanley Blanche Walker Clarence Haning Pearl Chapel Herb Barnhart Marie ‘Barnhart Mike Barbara Darwin Nora Jordan Middleport Kate Wilson Harrisonville Latal Hamden VFEFW Radio Europe Rotary C.G. Berlin Nelsonville Social Notes Skeete Shaw Jewelry and Loan 7Th St Uhlman’s Harold Goddard Audt Howam Hall University Center Wally Boden Chester West New Marshfield Volkswagen Platt’s Rambler Sales W. Union St Central Ave Chevrolet Algeo Motor Sales E. State St FORD Fordomatic Drive Jones Buick E. Carpenter Oldsmobile Mercury Montclair Mercomatic Crown Victoria Stem Stern Roger Lean Athens, Ohio
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