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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1956

Page

7

Logan Waters Lowered for State Inspection Findings

Logan residents watched the Lake Logan water level lowered to permit the state Department of Public Works to conduct compression tests on the spillway. Earl F. Schottke and Dr. John C. Schindler outlined inspection steps while contractor payments may adjust if tests meet specifications.

Ourist Club Bloster's Lawrence Hack Harry Sweazy Joe Case Abert ‘Seabright Zoa Blosser Logan Auring Lake Logan Earl F. Schottke State Department of Pub Dawstone John C. Schindler Public Works Department Ummer Fred Brock

Ravenswood community notes on DAR meeting and local activities

Ravenswood chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution met February 15 in the Community Building with Mrs. Ray E. Ritchie presiding. Resolutions honored Eunice Proctor Perkins, first regent, and a program included readings on national defense and a tale to famous Americans.

Ravenswood Daughters of Amercan Revel Lion Ray E. Ritchie Eunice Proctor Perkins DAR Ritchie Mary K. McCoy D. E. Cole Evelyn Keeney

Two Boys Sought After Break-In and Rifle Theft

Sheriff A J Waldron led a night search for two Boys Industrial youths who fled the school Monday and broke into a cabin near Revenge stealing a rifle and shotgun. The pursuit covered Clear Creek Snortin Ridge and Buena Vista Ridge areas with no fugitives found.

Lore Area Soldier Completes Tank Training

Pvt Richard Lehman son of Harry Lehman completed weeks of advanced training at the Armored Training Center Fort Kacr ke Lehman was trained to drive a medium tank and qualified as a gunner in the 9 mm tank gun Under the packet platoon system each trainee becomes a permanent tank crew member Lehman entered the Army in September 1955 and completed basic training at Fort Parson Colorado

Lehman Army Fort ‘Arson Colo

Rotary Club Hears Needs Of Future

Logan Rotary Club heard a filmed program titled The Future of America by the American Association of National Advertisers. The presentation urged continued economic growth and highlighted needs for more schools highways hospitals housing and revitalized cities. Walter Leonard led the program.

Logan America American Association of National Advertisers Walter Leonard

Hocking Valley Hospital Notes

Hospital notes list admitted and dismissed patients from Logan and surrounding towns. Names include Charles C. Achauer and Mrs Daisy Armstrong with locations in Log and Laurel. Discharged patients include Mrs Raymond Hayes, Mrs Robert Hatfield, and Mrs Edward Dalton among others.

Hatfield Charles C. Achauer Daisy Armstrong Logan and Lawrence Bolton Wellston Chester Speelman Logan Nancy Jane Brown Nancy Howell Dundas James Huffer Lancaster Donald Spang West Logan Caritta Laverty MeArth

Reynolds Withdraws From Logan Sheriff Race

LOGAN The Democratic sheriff contest narrows to two as former Logan police chief Lewis Reynolds withdraws his bid citing health reasons. Ralph Blum and John Hunter remain candidates. A J Waldron seeks reelection and runs unopposed on the Republican side.

Logan Lewis Reynolds Reynolds Ralph Blum John Hunter A. J. Waldron

Richards Rites Planned for Mrs Ethel J Richards

Funeral services are set for Mrs Ethel J Richards 57 wife of James H Richards who died Sunday at 310 Washington Ave Logan native daughter of George and Phoebe Hamilton She is survived by her husband three sons seven daughters twenty eight grandchildren and several siblings The service will be 2 30 p m Wednesday at the Apostolic Gospel Church with Rev Karl Edwards officiating burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Mary Pitthan Inlaw Robert Pitthan Sam Parkersburg WSCS Walton Memorial Ts of Ripley Keith Bennett Logan Elsie Geren Common Pleas Court Don Freeman Char- Bessie Circle 4 H. E. Modlin Earl Chambers Ethel J. Richards James H. Richards Washington Ave George Phoebe Stoneburner Hamilton William F. Richards Home John S James R. Richards Patricia’ Richards Tme Dorothy Mohler Ruth Monroe Ruby Robinson Swartz Creek Mich Mary Margaret Yates Lancaster Juanita Ickes LaDonna

Marriage Licenses Lavan-tomas Venman and Jo Ann Dicken

License records show Lavan Tomas Venman a cab driver of Logan Route 3 and Jo Ann Dicken age 16 of Logan Route 2 receiving marriage licenses at home. The list mentions Douglas J. Sigler a 23 year old railroad worker with prior experience noted in the prior twenty one years.

Lavan — Tomas Venman Logan Jo Ann Dicken Douglas J. Sigler United States

Burglar Flees Riddle’s Store on Route 327

Ross County reports a burglary at Riddle's general store and filling station three miles south of Adelphi. The thief fled after the owner returned about 10 p.m. Sunday night. Stolen items included chewing gum and cigarettes. The intruder is believed to be a Ross County juvenile. investigation continued Monday night by Deputy Sheriff Joe Breeze and a juvenile court officer.

Luwan—Yearen Riddle’s Adelphi Randy Ross County Joe Breeze Ross County Juvenile Court

Logan High School Alumni Plans 1936 Reunion

Logan alumni officers met at the Farmers and Merchants Bank to plan a 1936 reunion. Present were Dr. John Rauch president Joseph Hartman vice president Mrs Frank Judy treasurer and secretaries Judith Woolery and Beverly Stroupe.

LOGAN Logan High School Farmers and Merchants Bank John £. Rauch Joseph Hartman Frank Judy Judith Woolery Beverly Stroupe

Water Softener Work Completed at Logan

LOWAN Consumers can expect salty water to return to normal Tuesday or Wednesday after maintenance at the Logan pumping station. Workmen finished cleaning the softening bed, a project started last week, according to Russell Poling, service director.

Russell Poling

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