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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1950

Page

3

Weekend Slippery Roads Spark Two Local Accidents

Ice covered roads over the weekend led to two minor crashes in Hocking County. State Patrol logged one on Route 33 near the Fairfield-Hocking line with George Edwards, 21, Rockbridge Route 2, and a fence. city police noted another on Hunter Street with Ernest R. Thornton, Columbus, damaging a parked truck’s front end. A fox drive in Haydenville was postponed due to snow and subfreezing temperatures. the event is rescheduled for March 11 by the Hocking County Fish and Game Association.

Logan Hocking County State Highway Patrol Fairfield-Hocking George Edwards Rockbridge Fred Bailey J City Ernest R. Thornton Columbus Hunter St Haydenville Wocking County

Fines Levied Against Five In Logan

Five people appeared before Mayor W. Friend and were fined for offenses including drunken driving and intoxication. Wesley Breeze of Nelsonville paid 100 dollars for driving while intoxicated. Charles Mettler of Haydenville and Arthur Sealey of Logan were fined for intoxication and license issues. Carlos Dicken of Sugar Grove paid five dollars for driving without a license. Charles F. Edgar of Sugar Grove paid ten dollars for intoxication. Edgar was arrested Saturday night at Union Furnace by deputies Roy Kelch and O H Bryan.

Wesley Breeze Nelsonville Ger W. Friend Friend Charles Mettler Haydenville Arthur Sealey Logan Carlos Dicken Sugar Grove Charles F. Edgar S. B. Whitehart Edgar Union Furnace Roy Kelch O. H. Bryan

Ohio State Specialists Plan Talks for Farmers

Ohio State specialists plan meetings in Hocking County and Laurelville this week for poultry and beef cattle interests. D. D. Moyer argues pasture use boosts profits with Ladino Clover as ideal for poultry. D. R. Dodd notes pasture can raise milk output and reduce feed costs for dairy cows. Recommends lime and fertilizer for bluegrass pastures.

Logan D. D. Moyer Ohio State University Hocking County Laurelville J. H. Warner Logan High School Moyer Sudan D. R. Dodd Ohio

Four Meetings For Women Set by Agent

Four extension meetings for women in Hocking County will be held next week, led by home demonstration agent Mrs. Emily Van Fossan. Sessions cover shortcuts to meal preparation and planning with potluck lunches. locations include Ohio Power Co building, Mrs. Will Mowery home near Ilesboro, Mrs. Irvin Risch home, and Mrs. Beryl Tucker home in Rockbridge.

Warner Ave Beryl Tucker Rockbridge

Logan Rod and Reel Club Holds Surprise Birthday Party

Logan Rod and Reel Club members held a Friday evening party at the Lake Logan cabin in honor of Fred A. Murray. Richard C. Gerken hosted with Vaughn Collins baking the cake. Sam Dillon was named president and Gerken secretary in a brief business meeting.

Logan Fred A. Murray N. Mulberry Sr Logan Rod and Reel Club Lake Logan Richard C. Gerken Vaughn A. Collins Sam Dillon Gerken John F. Buchanan Dave Goldsberry Ralph W. Moorhead

Snow Hits Glouster With 14 Degree Chill

Snow fell intermittently Saturday and Sunday in Glouuster as temperatures hovered below freezing. Ground cover persisted while streets wore it away. early Sunday morning thermometers reached 14 degrees and rose to 26 by day before cooling again to 20 by 9:30 p.m.

Oakdale Club Holds Meeting in Glouster

The Oakdale Friendship Circle met at Mrs. Faye Nott's home with assist hosts Mrs. Bernice Lowery and Mrs. Georgia Barnes. A polio fund contribution was approved, mystery package won by Mrs. Zenith Jewell, prizes to Sophia Vesgo Madge Harry Ruby Norris and Lillian Nott, new members Mrs. Ruby Norris and Mrs. Mildred Harmouth, Valentine lunch for 30 members and guests, March meeting planned at Mrs. Derwood Jewell's home with hosts Mrs. Della Loomis and Mrs. Prudence Nott.

Edna Embrey Leonard Lowery Ruth Hook Dixie Hook Derwood Jewell Della Loomis Prudence Nott

Crawford Brothers Undergo Surgery

Two brothers, Pat and Johnny Crawford, were patients in Osteopathic Hospital, Marietta, at the same time last week. Johnny had minor surgery on Friday, Feb. 17, and returned home the following Wednesday. Pat entered the hospital Monday, Feb. 20 and underwent major surgery last Saturday. He will be hospitalized for a few more days.

Glouster Pat Johnny Crawford Osteopathic Hospital Marietta Johnny

Expert Here Tuesday To Discuss Cattle

Logan J H Warner extension beef cattle specialist from Ohio State University will conduct two meetings here Tuesday, Harold C Ruggles reports. First at Laurelville school 1 30 p m, second at Logan High School 7 30 p m. Meetings aid Veterans Agricultural Training Classes, beef cattle raisers invited.

Logan J. H. Warner Ohio State University Harold C. Ruggles Laurelville Logan High School Ruggles

Mullens Couple Announce Birth of Daughter Alva Lynn

Mr. and Mrs. Alva Richmond of Mullens West Virginia announce the birth of a daughter named Alva Lynn on February 5 at a Mullens hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. W. C. King and Mrs. Richmond of Mullens and Akron great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Thompson of Akron.

Glouster Alva Richmond Mullens W. Va Alva Lynn Mullens Hospital W. C. King Richmond F. P. Thompson Akron

Hollister Weekend Guests and Local Illnesses

Weekend visitors gathered in Hollister at the homes of the Yargers and Westfalls including Ronald Shively and Sheldon Yarger family, Bryce Westfall and sons, and Bonnie Atkins from Dayton. Joe Hillyer of Burr Oak is ill with paralysis in his home. Elizabeth Fox of Columbus visits and is to care for the Conway home after Mrs. Conway's hospitalization.

Sheldon Yarger Hollister Ronald Shively Randy Sonny Clark Yarger Springfield Joe Hillyer Burr Oak John McBride Columbus George Carter Elizabeth Fox B. W. Conway Locust St Conway Fox

Lodge Sponsors Film Of Rose Bowl Game

Glouster Lodge 607 F and AM presents a father and son night at Masonic Hall. The program features a Rose Bowl film from last New Year’s Day with OSU backfield coach Dick Fisher as narrator. Refreshments follow and tickets are available from Jon Dick Guinther and Ernest Jones.

Glouster Masonic Hall Glouster Lodge 607 F&am Dick Fisher OSU Jon Dick Guinther Ernest Jones

City Council Set To Meet Tuesday Evening

Logan City Council will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the council chambers. Harry W Shaw, president, said the session will discuss leasing the Logan Swimming Pool from the Logan School board and traffic problems.

Logan Harry W. Shaw Logan School Board

Fire Near Chimney Causes Minor Damage in Glouster

Glouster fire department answered a call at the home of Mr and Mrs Lowell Brunton on Locust Street about 11 am Sunday. A fire started in the attic near the chimney likely from a defective flue. Firemen contained it quickly using water from a booster tank. damage described as minor.

Glouster Lowell Brunton Locust St

Club Hears Illustrated Talk on Hawaii Territory

The Senior Progressive Study Club met at Mrs. J. H. Henshaw’s Cross Street home. Miss Helen Dennison presented maps and clippings from Hawaiian papers on The Territory of Hawaii while hostesses served candy. Attendees included Mrs. Angle, Mrs. Anderson, Miss Danford, Miss Dennison, and others.

McCoy dies of pneumonia after three days illness

Mr. and Mrs. Max H. McCoy, business partner of their son, died in Columbus after a three day illness. Funeral rites were held at Cook funeral home in Columbus with burial in Obetz cemetery. Survived by wife, nine year old twin daughters, his parents and two sisters. He was a frequent visitor to Greens Run. Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid to meet at Church of Christ Friday at 3 p.m.

Glouster Alex Ross Greens Run Columbus Max H. McCoy Cook Funeral Home Obetz

Personal Property Tax Forms Being Mailed

Logan County auditors mail blank returns for personal property tax listings per Harry Smith. Taxpayers must file between Feb 15 and March 31, with extended 10 day window for new taxpayers after March 31. The notice defines taxable property as business property, domestic animals, resident ships and boats, and aircraft, among others.

Logan Harry Smith Ohio Smith

License Plate Sale Starts Wednesday in Logan

Logan deputy registrar Mrs. Jeanette Fraizer reports 1950 automobile license plates go on sale Wednesday. Tags cost 10.25 dollars and may be installed on purchase. 1949 plates remain valid until April 1. Plates sold at 185 East Main Street. motorists urged to buy early to avoid rush.

Logan Jeanette Fraizer Fraizer East Main St

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