Military Mail Call List from The Messenger
The Messenger invites readers to submit military addresses for the Mail Call column. Includes two service members listed: Pfc. Jack Stephenson of Glouster RA 15534368 557th QM Co AS APO 253 USAF New York and Pfc. Foster E Fultz of Glouster 52396780 Co C 18th Engr Bn E APO 800 New York.
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the Messenger
Athens
Ohio
Stephenson
Pfc
Jack
Glouster
QM Co
APO
USAF
New York
N. Y
Fultz
Foster E
Co. C
Engr
Circuit Clerk Resigns in Mason County
Layton Sayre of New Haven has resigned as Mason County circuit clerk before taking office January 2 for a six year term. Judge Oliver Kessell will appoint a replacement for a two year term.
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Point Pleasant
Layton Sayre
New Haven
Mason County
Sayre
Oliver Kessell
Ripley
Fifth Judicial District
Auto Collision Causes $600 Damage in Point Pleasant
State Police report a weekend Route 62 crash near Sportsman Grill. Sidney Hud deston Jr of Point Pleasant turned left into a northbound car driven by John Nibert of Ohio River Road. Damage valued at $600 with no injuries.
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Point Pleasant
Sidney Huddeston, Jr
Sportsman Grill
John Nibert
Ohio River Road
Driver Fined on Two Charges in Point Pleasant Case
Sidney Huddleston Jr. appeared before Justice A M Goodwin and was fined 10 for driving without an operator's license and 10 for driving left of center plus costs. State Police arrested him.
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Point Pleasant
Sidney Huddleston, Jr
Justice of the Peace
A. M. Goodwin
Farmers urged to file February income tax returns
West Virginia University extension farm management specialist Kenneth P. Brundage says farmers who close December books must file by February with an April 15 final deadline. An estimated return by January 15 allows more time. many farmers prefer a Feb 15 direct return and payment. Those who filed before will receive the required forms by mail.
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Point Pleasant
Kenneth P. Brundage
West Virginia University
Brundage
Point Clinic Notes Admission and Discharge
The report records Miss Della Brumfield of Ashton admitted for medical care. Mrs. John Metzger of Northup is dismissed. Mrs. Clifford Darst of City is noted without further detail.
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Della Brumfield
Ashton
John Metzger
Northup
Clifford Darst
City
Water pipeline blown up in Israel by Arab commandos
Israeli Army reports a water pipeline in central Israel was blown up by Arab fedayeen on Saturday night. The attack damaged essential water infrastructure and prompted security responses.
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Jerusalem
Fedayeen
Israel
Annual Meeting Notice of Athens County Savings and Loan
The Athens County Savings and Loan Company calls an annual stockholders meeting at its Athens Ohio office on January 1957 at 1 30 PM. Directors will be elected and other proper business addressed as needed. Secretary P G Chapman signs the notice.
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Athens County Savings and Loan Company
Athens
Ohio
Eneer
Prp
G. Chapman
Year-end look at rumors and near-misses in Logan
A Logan year in review notes many rumors that never fully developed. Treasure-hoard tales vanished when traced to Columbus. a local auto dealer case fizzled under law. supermarket plots remained unbuilt despite repeated chatter. Prominent-death rumors proved exaggerations, yet all rumors were checked to avoid missed stories.
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Logan
Columbus
Big Food
New Year's Eve Quiet Marks Holiday Office Slowdown
Logan observes a subdued pre holiday lull with most public offices closed from noon Saturday. Only auditor treasurer and county engineer offices open. tax stamps and dog licenses sold. Jan 20 deadline for tax stamp penalties. Tuesday full holiday for offices, schools resume Wednesday after Washington’s Birthday recess. Law enforcement braces for holiday traffic and hopes 1957 mirrors 1956 prosperity.
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Logan
Ralph Moorhead
Washington
Izaak Walton League
Elks Club
Christmas Guests Span Many Columbus and West Virginia Homes
Christmas gatherings across Kyger and Portland areas include Roy Davidson and Lawrence Davidson in Columbus with the Castos, Harold and Juanita Wheaton in Parkersburg area, and numerous family visits among Rupe, Tate, Sisson, Swan, McDade, Parsons, and Wells households in Ohio and West Virginia.
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Old Kyger
Roy Davidson
Lawrence Davidson
Columbus
Robert Casto
Arthur Casto
Forest Wheaton
William Oxyer
Harold and
Juanita Wheaton
Hookersville
W. Va
Roy Jarvis
Clarence Wheaton
James Wheaton
Joe
Tex Algoe
West Family Hosts and Nearby Guests Dinner in Albany
Mr and Mrs W L West entertained a large gathering at a family dinner in Albany. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Leo Hooper and family and Mr and Mrs Orland Hooper of Athens Route 1. Also present were Mr and Mrs Lawrence West and daughters of Tipp City, Mr and Mrs John Keogh and family of Dayton, Mr and Mrs Harold Radford and family, Mr and Mrs Clovis Chesser, Mr and Mrs Gene West and daughters, and Mr and Mrs Darrell West.
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Albany
W. L West
Leo Hooper
Orland Hooper
Athens
Lawrence West
Tipp City
John Keogh
Dayton
Harold Radford
Clovis Chesser
Gene West
Darrell West
Venezuela Exceeds Eighty Thousand TV Sets in Use
Venezuela reports more than 80,000 television sets in operation nationwide, reflecting rising consumer adoption and media access across cities and towns.
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Venezuela
Logan Couple Wed in Intimate Double Ring Ceremony
Miss Jeri Reta Weiss and Lawrence W. Green married in a 7:30 p.m. Friday Dec 28 ceremony at St. Matthew Lutheran Church with family present. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Arlo Weiss, wore a white wool sheath with gold embroidery and a white gold-trimmed hat. The groom is the son of Mrs. Donna Green. Guests included maid of honor Miss Jean Ann Bowen and best man Roger Johnson. After the ceremony, a small family reception followed. The couple will reside at 567 Pottery Street after a wedding trip.
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Jeri Reta Weiss
Lawrence W. Green
St. Matthew Lutheran Church
Thomas C. Smallsteed
J. Arlo Weiss
N. Walnut St
Green
Donna Green
E. Main St
Jean Ann Bowen
Roger Johnson
Mr. Green
Logan High School
Elberfeld
Pottery St
December meeting of Scotts Creek Social Club at the school
The Scotts Creek Social Club held its December gathering at the school on Thursday evening. Members read poems by Grace Harsh and Frank Funk and Earl Funk, with Mary Harsh winning a contest led by Thelma Mowrey. Karl Hartmann and Claude Harsh read stories, a potluck followed the program.
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Scotts Creek
Grace Harsh
Shirley Funk
Thelma Mowrey
Claude Hansel
Frank Funk
Earl Funk
Mary Harsh
Mowry
Karl Hartmann
Claude Harsh
Christmas Dinner Hosts From Union Furnace Host Myers Family
Mr and Mrs Robert Redd of Union Furnace hosted the Myers family annual Christmas dinner Sunday evening. Attending were Lawrence Myers and son Rudy. Gerald Courter and children Connie Sue and Randy. James Cole Jr and sons Timmy and Jessie, all of Logan. plus hosts Tommy and Karolyn Ann. Pictures were taken and a gift exchange enjoyed.
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Robert Redd
Union Furnace
Myers
Lawrence Myers
Rudy
Gerald Courter
Connie Sue
Randy
James Cole Jr
Timmy
Jessie
Logan
Tommy
Karolyn Ann
Christmas Eve at the Baker Home in Maxville
The Rev. and Mrs. E. V. Baker and son Michael hosted Christmas Eve guests at their Maxville area home. Attendees included Virgil Baker and family of Gore, William Whittington and daughter Cherri of Basil, plus Willard Baker in Rochester by phone. On Christmas Day the Bakers were entertained at the home of Jess Tucker in Gore.
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E. V. Baker
Michael
Maxville
Virgil
Gore
William Whittington
Cherri
Basil
Baker
Willard
Rochester
Minn
Jess Tucker
St John Lutheran Women Hold Christmas Meeting
St John Lutheran Women of the Church met at Mr and Mrs Joe Nihiser home for a Christmas gathering. President Mrs Howard Meyer conducted. Rev Thomas Smallsreed led installation of officers. The First Noel was sung by JoAnn Betty and Mary Nihiser. A gift was given to Rev and Mrs Smallsreed and family and another to Mrs Meyer who served as president for 10 years without missing a meeting. Secret pals were revealed and a gift exchange followed. A potluck supper for 40 closed the gathering hosted by Mrs Nihiser and daughters with Mrs Albert Hildebrandt assisting.
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St. John Lutheran
Joe Nihiser
Howard Meyer
Ralph Blum
Thomas C. Smallsreed
JoAnn
Betty
Mary Nihiser
Nibiser
Albert Hildebrandt
Reedsville Holiday Visitors From Lee Wallace Family
Members of the Lee Wallace family visiting Reedsville for the holidays included Mrs. Zora Taylor of Parkersburg Mrs Beulah Dye of Athens Mr and Mrs Bob Dunfe and sons of Little Hocking Mrs Gertrude Walton of Columbus Mr and Mrs Lee Wallace Jr of Little Hocking and Mrs Catherine Hush and sons.
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Lee Wallace
Zora Taylor
Parkersburg
Beulah Dye
Athens
Bob Dunfé
Little Hocking
Gertrude Walton Columbus
Lee Wallace, Jr
Catherine Hush
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Berlin
Bureau of Internal Revenue
FBI
Hocking County
Glen Rupe
Donna
Huntington
Ben Rupe
Gail Rupe
Worthy Tate
Gallipolis
Charles Tate
Pale Backus
Fred Sisson
Carfield Searls
Dale Sisson
Elza Mulford
Dale Mulford
Tony Wolfenbarge
Florence Gardener
Floyd Gardener
Blanche
Mt. Sterling
Ralph of Columbus
Paul Hill
Shade Hill
Rodney
Marie Wheat
Portland
Ralph McDade
Aries Guinn
Amica Sue
Ida Carney
C. W. Proffitt
Jack Sharpneck
Cathy
Addison Westfall
Lavina Offutt
Vienna
Fritz Norris
Letart
Ronald Gillian
Racine
Charles Harris
James Harris
Paul Harris
Fairborn
Carl Proffitt
Harry Swan
Marvin Swan
Middleport
Clarence Price
Patsy
Patsy Price
Silver Spur
Russell Sutton
Akron
Everett Sutton
William McKelvey
W. G. McKelvey
John McKelvey
Ted Hildare
Agnes Price
Jacksonville
Hyatt Parsons
Clinton
Rodney Coffman
Harold Parsons
Ben Price
Earl Wells
Gene
U. S. Navy
Darrell Perry
Hoyt Hall
Far! Wells
Wiley Corneil
East Liverpool
Bill
Capital University
Bakers Entertain
Reedsville
Harold Goddard
Willys C. J
Jeep
FORD
Gail Watkins
E. State Street
Athens, Ohio
Belvedere
Kinneer Motors
Dodge
E. State
Metropolitan Alto Sales
SEARS
W&h Chevrolet
Studebaker
Hornet
Platt
Hudson Sales and Service
Union St. Ph
Plymouth
Rutland
Rutland Auto Sales
New
Troutwood
Lakes
Elear
Dannie's
Catalina
ALGEO
Motor Sales
E. State St
Logan, Ohio
Great Lakes
Billy J. Gabriel
Lower Plains
WALCO
B.R
Banks and Bath
Mercury
Mercematic
BUICK
Howard
Desoto
Mobile
Spartan
Zimmer
ALMA
Lincoln
Schult
Dupage
Holland
Chevrolet
Ray Baiges
Wood Mobile Homes
N. Court St
Marietta
GMC
Clifford Auto Sales
Columbus Road
Rosenberg
Depot St
Dragon
Monterey
R-H
Mercomatic
Wsw
R-H. Fordnew
Columbus Rd
O.K
Roger Dean
Athens County
Heater
NASH
Hydra-Matic
Ea Ae
Pontiac
Nelsonville
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