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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1955

Page

13

City Looks to County Funds for Payroll and Police Car

Logan council adjourned in City Hall as officials sought urgent funds to cover payroll and operating costs. An ordinance to borrow and retire notes for the payroll was discussed while calls were made to county auditors for an advance of real estate tax revenue.

City Eyes Logan Ruth Easterling Amos Potts Potts Richard Gerken Bright Frank Eberst Fourth Ward Eberst Reich Chesapeake and Ohio Lewis Price Logan Clay Products Co Price James Main St Rhea Bangert Brown Bowen Brown F H. Brewer Co Lancaster Dollison Judith Woolery

Logan Social Notes Highlight Club Elections and Events

Saturday Club members held their annual executive meeting February 19 at Mrs. D. A. Rannelis home after a salad course at Blosser's. Officers elected for the coming year were Mrs. Richard Lavey president Mrs. Amos Potts vice president Mrs. Carlos Gaffin recording secretary Mrs. Russell Berlin corresponding secretary and Miss Florence Bort treasurer.

D. A. Rannelis Blosser’s Richard Lavey Amos Potts Carlos Gaffin Russell Berlin Florence Bort

Textile painting lesson guides Town and Country club meeting

Mrs. Kenneth Price and Mrs. Ray Garverick led a textile painting session for Town and Country Home Demonstration Club members. A noon sack lunch followed before the meeting adjourned.

Town and Country Home Demonstration Club Kenneth Price Price Ray Garverick

Church Club Devotional Service in EUB Church Ladies Parlor

The Women’s Aid Society of the EUB Church met Thursday evening in the church education unit parlor. Mrs. Ottoles Sr. led the devotional with Power as the theme and the group sang Open My Eyes That I May See with Mrs. Roxie Cupp at the piano. Mrs. Iles read Acts chapter five, the group sang I Am Praying for You, then prayers were offered. Mrs. Everett Burt presided over the business session as refreshments were served by Mrs. Harley Griffin Mrs. Leo Palmer and Mrs. Ralph Walker, with a hostess committee display of white tapers and colorful placemats.

Women's Aid Society EUB Ottoles Sr Roxie Cupp Iles Les Everett Burt Harley Griffin Leo Palmer Ralph Walker

Local society notes from Union Furnace and Logan events

Community columns record the Truth Seekers class gathering at Mrs. J R McGuire s home in Logan with readings led by multiple members, a white elephant sale, birthday remembrances and a church meeting scheduled for March. Jolly Jingle and Hi Lo Bridge clubs meet with prizes and next dates noted along with many local visits and hosting friends.

Jack McGuire Kathy David David LaFollette Jesus Harry McVey Car Hull

Persian cat scarcity noted in Iran by National Geographic

The Persian cat, once common on the Iranian landscape, has become relatively scarce in the country according to the National Geographic Society. Kansas joined the United States via the Louisiana Purchase.

Iran National Geographic Society

Collison Rites Planned in Logan

Services arranged for Errol D. Collison 57 of Logan who died Tuesday in Athens after a two month illness. He was a native of Hocking County and lifelong Logan resident. Survived by one daughter Mrs Joseph Schrader and three grandchildren. Friends may call at Heinlein funeral home with service at 2 p.m Thursday. Rev. Stanley T Benton officiating. burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Errol D. Collison Athens Hocking County Collison Joseph Schrader Heinlein Stanley T Benton Oak Grove Cemetery

Birthday celebration for Evelyn Ams in Ohio

Mrs. Evelyn Ams marked her birthday with friends and family from Columbus and New Matamoras Ohio. Robin Deckard and family helped with the celebration, a cake was baked by Mrs Deckard, and afternoon visitors included Mr and Mrs Jonny Stevens and their daughter Jan.

Local visits mark weekend in Elkview and surrounding areas

Henry Summers returns to Elkview after weeks with Ural Humphrey family. Nearby visitors include Dale Gleason to Chester White in Vinton, Bob Cotler to Frank Quickle, Jim Snyder to Pearly Oiler, and Robert Hill family to George Ward and E. E. Davis. Various residents hosted relatives and traveled to Gallipolis Colins and Columbus for visits and business.

Henry Summers Elkview W. Va Ural Humphrey Humphrey Cinda Clarence Summers Don Humphreys Dale Gleason Chester White Vinton Jim Snyder Pearly Oiler Vinton Route 1 Robert Hill Billy Rutland George Ward E. E. Davis Nancy Keffer Chester Jones Vintonoute 2 Jack Nugene Callis Seth Huntley Robin Deckard Columbus Eddie Amos Thmoas Gallipolis Rodney Sprouse Ewington Mickie Wallace Bobby Eureka Ed Mc

Sears fund holds 41 members stake in profits

The Lagan-A Sears Savings and Profit ing Pension Fund shows 1135 shares of Sears stock and $36,713 cash per group member based on a 77.25 market value. The fund, started in 1916 to foster thrift, owns 26 percent of Sears stock and totals over $90 million in assets. All regular Sears employees are eligible after one year, contributing 5 percent of wages up to 500 annually.

Sears

Sol Ellinger Resigns as Logan Police Chief

Sol Ellinger resigns as Logan police chief effective May 12 after 15 years on the force and 13 years as chief. He sought retirement in June, having served as sheriff of Hocking County earlier and will trigger exams to replace him and a patrol vacancy due to his departure.

Sol Ellinger Logan Police Logan Logan Lee Ellin Ger Police Pension and Relet Fund Bright and Regelaryenemier Mise Wilheleing Delete Iaid Maude Hammon Florida Eliinger Logan Police Force Hocking County Reich Ore Aa

Two Girls Tie for Top In Exams at Logan High

Two Logan High School girls Martha Harrold Fiberfeld and Susan Martha scoring 191 lead senior scholarship exams. John RK. Hunsaker topped with 191, while three tied at 186: Sarah M Chrisman William F Juergensmeier Peter Beaw. Top 2 percent included Charlie R. Can ty Martlyn Sue Dauhenmier Thomas S Price. Lois L. Green led 79 Hocking County seniors.

Larian Logan High School Mise Martha Harrold Fiberfeld Susan Martha John RK. Hunsaker Sarah M Chrisman William F Juergensmeier Peter Beaw LHS Charlies R Dick) Canty Martlyn Sue Dauhenmier Thomas S Price Lois L. Green Rockbridge Hocking County

Ground Observer Corps Meeting Tonight in New Straitsville

A town meeting tonight at New Straitsville High School auditorium invites the public. Sgt. Floyd W Whartendy will lead with films shown and a question-and-answer period to follow.

New Straitsville Observer Corps New Straitsville High School Floyd W Whartendy

Pode Set and Never Ratified Prohibition Amendment

A historical note discusses the Pode Set and its role or lack of ratification of the Prohibition Amendment. The record emphasizes the absence of full approval and the ongoing debate surrounding the amendment’s status.

Hocking Valley Hospital Notes

Hospital notes list patients including Mr and Mrs Foehert FE Smith Logan and Maynard McArthur Roger Route 2 Clint Wyatt McArthur Mickey Rowley Logan Route 1 Mrs. Robert Smith Logan and twin daughters.

Hocking Valley Hospital ninTi Foehert FE Smith Logan Dave Maynard McArthur Roger Clint Wyatt McArthur Mickey Rowley Logan Robert Smith

Logan Board Approves Insurance Increase and Repairs

Logan school board votes to raise insurance on buildings and contents by 4277 to 1 154 100 total coverage and premiums rising from 747 49 to 141 48. A rewiring project at the high school is let for bids to complete a prior plan by the power company after a utility survey. Robert Mate man named substitute custodian at East School at 280 per month. regular custodian Charlies Pirieht out sick. The board delays reseeding and approves milk vending machine installation at Central Grade School after football season.

Logan Board of Education George Carr High Wheel Onie Power Co Fast School Robert Mateman Charlies Pirieht Illues

Milk color varies with seasons due to cow diet

Milk is whiter in winter when cows have less plant pigments in feed. The text notes water is H2O, formed from hydrogen and oxygen atoms.

Motorist Fined and Bonds Forfeited in Court

In Logan Mayor Joseph charged motorists with traffic violations including speeding and passing a vehicle. Ross Kinney of Parkersburg W Va was fined 10 dollars and bonded 15 dollars. George D Lancaster and Wilbore Crothers of Haydenville faced charges with forfeited bonds as highway patrol entries supported by state authorities.

Kiwanis Holds Ladies Night At Walton League Clubhouse

More than 100 Kiwanis members and guests attended the Kiwanis Ladies Night at the Walton League clubhouse. The event featured a man and wife entertainment team and square dancing with Charlee Ziegler as caller, arranged by Jonn Aaholt.

Feaak Walton League Po J Farmer Farmer Vent Quate Vendevil Ty Teantan Jonn Charlee Ziegler George Jurgenemier MacDonald Warecom

Oretaree Shout On Fourth Of U And Wine Supply

A unclear report notes a fourth of the U and supply of wine connected to Kanese Oretaree. Details remain fragmented and names or places are not fully readable.

U & Supply

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