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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1960

Page

6

Kirk Begins Term In Mansfield Reformatory

Logan man Noah Richard Kirk pleaded guilty to breaking into Johnny's Tavern on December 22. He began an indeterminate sentence at Mansfield Reformatory after a prior court record and a January grand jury indictment.

Kirk Mansfield Reformatory Logan Noah Richard Kirk Laurelville A. J. Wells Harley Meyer Common Pleas Johnny South Bloomingville Raymond Eugene Hedges Wells Hocking County Columbus Franklin County George Beeman Congreve

Athens Ranger Chief Speaks at Kiwanis Club

Ray Knudson, ranger in charge of Wayne National Forest in southeastern Ohio, spoke at the Kiwanis Club in Athens. He outlined Forest Service plans to rehabilitate 108000 acres in the region, including 19000 acres in Hocking County, noting erosion from coal mining. He cited planting one million trees yearly and two million board feet of lumber produced annually. A film The Land Changes was shown. Ralph Poston received Outstanding Farmer of Hocking County for 1959. Max Davidson, new Logan Sears manager, attended.

Logan Kiwanis Club Ray Knudson Athens Wayne National Forest Ohio Don Young U. S. Forest Service Southeastern Forest Hocking County Knudson Mem Bers Ralph Poston Hocking

Census Jobs Open in Hocking County for 1960 Plan

Logan Ohio Dean Collison announces opening for census supervisor and 16 enumerators for the April 1 1960 census. Applications from Mrs Virginia Bray or Dean Collison in Logan or at Athens District Census Office. Over 18 US citizen with high school education. tests required. past law enforcement or tax job ties disqualify. pay is piece rate.

Logan Dean Collison Hocking County Virginia Bray Athens United States

Logan-A minor collision reported by city police

At Front and Short Streets Logan Route 2 eastbound car owned by Mae Raynor collided with a westbound car driven by 18 year old Nicholas Jacobs Jr of Parsons Avenue Columbus. Both vehicles were moving slowly about 15 to 20 mph with around 50 and 75 dollars respective damage.

Logan Front Short Sts Pearl Pierce Mae Raynor Nicholas Jacobs, Jr Parsons Ave Columbus Jacobs

Logan Hubert Hall Improves After Heart Attack

Nelsonville native Hubert Hall, son of the late George and Mrs. Hall, is reported improving after suffering a heart attack a week ago in Columbus. He had just finished a business trip for Metal Powder Products Co. and was hospitalized at Doctors Hospital after his condition worsened on the return flight.

Logan Hubert Hall Hillcrest Columbus Halil Iowa The Metal Powder Products Co Doctors Hospital Mr. Hall Nelsonville George Hall

Two Juvenile Drivers Go Before Judge

Judge Rhea Bangert Brown presided in Hocking County Probate Court over two juvenile speeding cases filed by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Ronald May admitted the Feb 12 speed of 65 mph in a 50 mph zone on Route 338 and was fined $5 plus costs. Clayton Dean Thomas pleaded guilty to 65 mph in a 50 mph zone on Feb 9. his $10 fine was suspended and driving privileges were revoked for three months amid a third offense escalation.

Logan Rhea Bangert Brown Hocking County Ohio State Highway Patrol Ronald Haydenville Brown State Patrol Clayton Dean Thomas Union Furnace

Logan Calendar: Community Events February 18 19

Logan calendar lists Chummy Bridge Club at 8 p m at Mrs Darley Kitchen 284 N Mulberry St Girl Scout Thinking Day banquet 6 p m at Methodist Church East PTA 730 p m Founders Day speaker Mrs E W Waller West PTA Founders Day program 730 p m fifth grade social hour Friday activities include Les Amies Class 730 p m Queen Vashti Rebekah Lodge initiation Birthday potluck supper 630 p m Bear Run Farm Bureau Council at Ellingers Scotts Creek Social Club 8 p m Scotts Creek schoolhouse

Chummy Bridge Club Darley Kitchen N. Mulberry St Girl Scout International Methodist Church Girl Scout Office Harry Hammon East Pta E. W. Waller South Central District PTA West Pta Les Amies Queen Vashti Rebekah Lodge Margaret L. Kistler Bear Run Farm Bureau Council Paul Ellinger Scotts Creek

Nelsonville Hosts Tuckahoo Tribe 266 Meeting

Logan's Tuckahoo Tribe No 266 of the Improved Order of Red Men visited Nelsonville for zone six meeting and degree work. F A Davis of Logan served as zone chief. Degree work performed by the Athens team. Next zone meeting set for Logan on Sunday March 13 at 2 pm.

Logan — Tuckahoo Nelsonville F. A. Davis Logan Athens

Death of Sterling Smith Reported in Columbus

Logan Word notes the sudden death of Sterling Smith, former Logan resident and Western Union telegraph office manager, at Mount Carmel Hospital in Columbus at 6 am Wednesday. Full story on Page 2.

Logan Sterling Smith Western Union Telegraph Office Mount Carmel Hospital Columbus

Jobless Rate Holds Line in Logan Area

The Logan Ohio unemployment report shows only minor changes for the week ending February 13. Logan office records 43 new claims and 460 continued claims, with Athens Nelsonville and Glouster offices also reporting small shifts and no layoffs indicated.

Logan Ohio Bureau of Homer Schein Athens Nelsonville Glouster

Driver Guilty in DWI Case After Logan Accident

Harold B. Palmer 34 of Baltimore Ohio faced a Tuesday night Logan hearing in Mayor Francis Myers court for driving while intoxicated. He was found guilty, fined 150 dollars plus costs, and sentenced to three days in Hocking County jail after a 5 10 p m crash damaged two parked cars near Second and High streets.

Logan Francis Myers Harold B. Palmer Baltimore Ohio Palmer Second Hie’ Sts Mary E Brooker Brooker Roger Hayden Nelsonville Hayden Myers Hocking County

Births and admissions at Hocking Valley Hospital

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Wooten announce the birth of a boy in Gahanna. Admitted patients include Mrs Walter Powers Logan medical Roger Steele Dundas medical Mrs Tom Phillips Logan medical Herman Malone Rockbridge Thomas Brooks McArthur Route 2 and Mrs Ernie Brown McArthur Route 2.

Kenneth Wooten Gahanna Walter Powers Logan Medical Roger Steele Dundas Medical Tom Phillips Logan Herman Malone Rockbridge Thomas Brooks McArthur Ernie Brown

Logan man found not guilty in patrol speeding case

Edward H. Morgan of Logan was acquitted after a Wednesday hearing before Judge Vaughn Collins. Morgan pleaded no contest to excessive speed for conditions after a February 14 Route 33 arrest amid a highway mishap investigation. The report also notes Andrew Jackson's 1767 birthplace in Waxhaw.

Logan Edward H. Morgan W. Hunter St State Patrol Vaughn Collins Hocking Morgan

Logan Social Notes From Feb Meeting of Tuesday Book Club

Sixteen members and three guests attended the February 15 gathering. Ed Cantor's The Way I See It was reviewed by Mrs. Winifred Engle who called the author an intellect beyond his comedian image.

Eddie Cantor Winifred Engle

Girl Scout Leaders Club Plans Thinking Day Banquet

Mrs Harry Brown presided at a Monday Girl Scout Leaders Club meeting in the Girl Scout rooms. Money was turned in for the Thinking Day banquet to be held Thursday at the Methodist Church. Election of officers is set for the March meeting. A nominating committee was named. Girl Scout Week window decorations were discussed and March 12 announced for the annual cookie sale. The next meeting is March 21.

Harry Brown Girl Scout Leaders Club Girl Scout Methodist Church Warren Henry Charles Turner Dale Helber Brown

Venus Chapter to Honor Mrs Brimner at Feb Reception

Venus Chapter No 76 of the Order of the Eastern Star will honor Mrs Joan Brimner deputy grand matron of the Grand Chapter of Ohio with a reception at the Masonic Temple on Saturday February 20 at 8 pm.

Order of the Eastern Star Joan Brimner Grand Chapter Ohio Masonic Temple

Chapter Meeting Planned With Refreshments

A program has been planned and refreshments will be served. All chapter members are invited to attend.

Monday Night Duplicate Club Meeting At Mrs White Home

The Monday session at Mrs. Howard White's Warner Ave home featured substitute player Mrs. Melrose Harbaugh. High score captured by Mrs. Lawrence Hack with Mrs. J. R. Hankison as runner up who will host the March 7 gathering.

Howard White Warner Ave Melrose Harbaugh Lawrence Hack J. R. Hankison Hankison Shostess

Valentine Party for Children by Modern Mothers League

Members of Modern Mothers League hosted a Valentine party in the Logan Farm Equipment party room on Saturday. Mrs. Warren Gardner presided as hostess as 19 children and seven league members enjoyed games and prizes from the valentine tree with refreshments.

Modern Mothers League Logan Farm Equipment Warren Gardner Valentine League Cecil Berry Frank Newell Peggy Cynthia John Greene April Paul Margie Timmy Janis Michael Debora Kevin Frederick Good Sharon Teddy Deborah Billy Richard Bowers Mark Maria Lloyd Ellinger Freda Beverly Larry

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