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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1958

Page

4

Rockbridge Driver First Arrested in New Year

Logan police arrest Harvey Miller 26 of Rockbridge the first Logan arrest in 1958 at 1 35 a m He faced reckless operation and resisting arrest charges after a chase from E Front Street to Elm Street He was fined 50 dollars and costs on reckless operation with resisting arrest dismissed Final 1957 case Paul Ringhiser 18 Logan Route 2 charged with reckless operation cited on E Front Street and Route 35 to be arraigned in mayor s court Thursday

Logan Harvey Miller Rockbridge Miller E. Front St W. Hunter St Elm St Francis Myers Paul Ringhiser Ringhiser

Low risk of accidental nuclear blast, says Pentagon expert

General Herbert B. Loper, a Defense Department atomic energy adviser, declares the chance of a nuclear weapon exploding accidentally is about one in three billion, asserting the risk is practically nonexistent. The remark follows ongoing safety assurances by U.S. defense officials.

Washington Defense Department Herbert B. Loper Loper Defense McElroy

Boys Linked To Thefts In Murray City and Nelsonville

Four Nelsonville youths aged 13 to 15 were to be questioned about the December 24 thefts at the Charles McCall filling station in Murray City and burglaries at two Nelsonville businesses. Police said some items were recovered and two 15 year olds, a 14 year old, and a 13 year old faced questions.

LOGAN Nelsonville Charles McCall Murray City A. J. Waldron McCall’s McCall

Snow Follows Calm New Year in Logan Weather Quiet

Logan saw light snowfall as clouds produced a few flakes and a brief shower. Precipitation stayed under half an inch while crews treated intersections and highways to prevent slick spots. No accidents were recorded through Wednesday. residents stayed home for bowl games and television. Churches held year end services as 1957 closed.

City Service Department

Annie Hoyt Taken by Ambulance to Mount St. Mary Hospital

Mrs Annie Hoyt was taken by ambulance Wednesday from her residence at 1224 Third Street to Mount St. Mary Hospital in Nelsonville for medical care.

Logan Annie Hoyt Third St Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville

Funks celebrate 55th wedding anniversary in Logan

Mr and Mrs Charles H Funk observed their 55th wedding anniversary Tuesday at 320 W Hunter St. He retired 16 years ago from C and D Railroad. Daughter Helen Timberlake lives in Myrtle Beach and son Howard in Logan with two more daughters and six grandchildren. A sewing contest report and Christmas program followed with poems and songs by local residents.

Charles H. Funk W. Hunter St Funk Spoehr John Hansel Ewing Ettie Hansel Washington Township Hocking County Ephriam Mary Armstrong Hansel Venus Order of the Eastern Star Mr. Funk Falls Township Adar Hannah Masure Funk C and D Railroad Co Howard Funk Logan Pearl Helen) Timberlake Myrtle Beach S. C Marie Funk Cocoa, Fla

Woodruffs celebrate 18th wedding anniversary dinners

Mr and Mrs Walter Woodruff of 1150 Third Street were honored at two Sunday dinners marking their 18th anniversary. Hosts included Mrs Woodruff’s brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs Gerald Corwin and son Rob, with other guests from Columbus and Whitehall families joining later at Chester Grabell home.

Walter Woodruff Third St

Antioch Grange Meeting Led by Jacob Robb

Jacob Robb presided at a recent Antioch Grange No 2629 business meeting and oversaw routine agenda items.

Jacob Robb Antioch Grange

Farm Bureau Council Meeting Sets Upcoming January Session

Miss Karen Armstrong chaired the recent Farm Bureau Council meeting at Logan Farm Equipment Co. The recreation period was led by Miss Lenora Sater Miss Mary Harsh and Bud Myers. The January meeting will be at Logan Farm Equipment Co with Jim Palmer Martha Guilogly and Wanda Wagoner on the committee.

Karen Armstrong Farm Bureau Council Logan Farm Equipment Co Lenora Sater Mary Harsh Bud Myers Jim Palmer Martha Guilogly Wanda Wagoner

Antioch Grange Dance Saturday Night

Antioch Grange sponsors a round and square dance at the Grange Hall on Saturday January 4. Ringhiser's Rhythm Drifters provide music from 8:30 PM to midnight. Public invited.

Antioch Grange Grange Hall Ringhiser Rhythm Drifters

Horizon View Counts of Observable Stars

The article notes that at any moment only about 1500 to 2000 individual stars are visible above the horizon, highlighting the limit of naked eye stargazing and the impact of light and viewing conditions.

Logan City Council Holds Brief Organization Session

Logan marks oath of office for Mayor Francis Myers and council members including Lawrence Ellinger Neal Dillon Juliet White and seven others. J W Doering elected at large was in California for the Rose Bowl and will take oath before the January 14 1958 regular meeting.

Logan Harley Meyer Common Pleas Court Francis Myers Lawrence Ellinger Neal Dillon Juliet White Jay Cole Frank Eberst Edward Dalton Ralph Adcock Frank Ricketts Jr Sam Bright J. W. Doering California

Kiwanis Club Holds Final 1957 Meeting in Logan

The Logan Kiwanis Club held its final 1957 luncheon meeting in Blossers banquet room. Dean Collison reviewed the year as retiring president. Next week will install 1958 officers with Paul Stimson becoming president and Dr. Ray Houk as vice president.

Logan Logan Kiwanis Club Blossers Logan Club Dean Collison Paul Stimson Ray Houk

Industry Enters 1958 Downgrade Says Iron Age Weekly

Iron Age reports the steel industry slides into 1958 with mills at about half capacity. New orders offset by cancellations and holdups. auto makers cut production and delay deliveries. Automotive steel reschedules rise 15 to 25 percent. steel labor costs up 46 million dollars yearly due to a five cent hourly wage cost of living adjustment.

Iron Age Detroit the Weekly United Steelworkers

Meeting of Hocking County Grange Leaders Scheduled

A gathering of all Grange masters home economics chairmen and lecturers will convene Monday January 6 at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Harold Nihiser Sr. in Hocking County.

Hocking County Harold Nihiser Sr

Hospital Notes Hocking Valley Admitted Patients

Mrs Elmer Storm of McArthur Route 1 undergoes surgery. Mrs Margaret Aspelund of Creola is listed as medical. Walter M Haas of Logan is recorded as medical. Mrs John Mullins of Logan Route 1 and her daughter are noted. Mrs William Dorris of Union Furnace is listed as admitted.

Hocking Valley Elmer Storm McArthur Margaret Aspelund Creola Walter M. Haas Logan John Mullins William Dorris Union Furnace

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