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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1958
Page
10
Investigation of a Tuesday blaze in Logan continues as officials seek the cause of $500000 in damages. Fire chief O J Hysell deputy state fire marshal Paul Parkins and district building inspector Holly Rogers lead the probe while cleanup and structural assessment await next week.
Logan Clay Products Co. announces shutdown and layoffs for the rest of the week due to record cold. Only about 10 percent of January February shipments remain, with 40 to 50 percent typical. Unemployment in Athens and Hocking counties rises as Logan workers join the tally.
John E. Johnson, 26, of Columbus, was arraigned Wednesday afternoon in County Court before Judge Vaughn Collins. He pleaded guilty and was held to the grand jury under a $300 bond he did not immediately post. Arrested in Columbus by the Franklin County sheriff on a warrant issued in Hocking County. Complaint filed by Betty Ashley Dexter.
At Shawnee 48 children and 42 members attended. The fifth and sixth grade choir sang several selections. Lunch was served by ninth grade room mothers. Est her Ansel's grade won the pennant. Seventh and eighth grade room mothers will serve March 6. Alma Harris is group chairman.
Gladys McManaway files in Common Pleas Court for divorce from Robert McManaway citing gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. She seeks temporary and permanent custody of a minor child and asks for temporary and permanent support payments from the defendant.
Logan Girl Scout Council observes Thinking Day on George Washington Birthday with three million scouts worldwide. Juliette Gordon Lowe contributions are honored in the United States with a dinner at St. John School Hall featuring international costumes, songs, and a film showing.
Mrs. Lowell E. Burnelle of Glouster historian general of the DAR will speak at an open meeting of Governor Worthington Chapter DAR after a 1 o'clock luncheon Saturday February 22 at Bloser's Restaurant observance of Washington's birthday. Burnelle previously addressed Logan Junior High School on history and good citizenship medals presentation by the chapter.
Services were held at 1 p.m. for Harry A. Galentine, 56, who died Monday from a heart attack. Dr. R B Wilson officiated at Heinlein Funeral Home.
A series of property transfers in Athens County is recorded. Transactions include parcels in Rome and Lodi Townships, Athens streets and towns, and several intercounty moves to buyers in The Plains Akron Salisbury Coolville Albany Route 1 and Carthage Township.
Logan reports January unemployment tatters with record welfare caseload. Department of Welfare notes 123 active cases involving 419 people and total costs of 7280 dollars, including 1603.78 for medical and hospital expenses. December had 102 cases and 320 individuals with 5614.65 in total incumbrance.
In Logan Common Pleas Court on Wednesday Jo Ellen Riddle, 14, by her father Harold S. Brown, sues Daniel W. Riddle, 17, by his father Harry Riddle, seeking annulment of a pretend marriage on November 2 in Lawrenceburg Indiana. The petition says the ceremony occurred while both were incapable of consent, the marriage was not consumed, and the couple never lived as spouses.
Berlin services for Granville C Berlin 61 who died last Sunday in Mt Pleasant Michigan were conducted at 2 30 p m today at Heinlein funeral home Rev Stanley T Benton officiated with assistance from Dr R B Wilson.
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