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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1959

Page

3

Health department gets basic funding under county action

Logan Logan and Hocking County commissioners approved 3600 for a tuberculosis nurse to complete a basic county health department setup in 1959. The plan also enables a federal subsidy around 1500 annually, with ongoing efforts to secure additional funding from schools and volunteers.

Logan Hocking County Ne Health Department Ohio Department of Health Hubert Lappen H. M. Boocks Marie

Autos Collide No Injuries on Route 33 near Logan

Two automobiles were damaged but no injuries reported after a Route 33 collision about 62 miles northwest of Logan at 10 am Thursday. Drivers James Burkhart of Columbus and John R. Murray of Lancaster were involved. Burkhart was turning left into a lane while Murray traveled northwest. Deputy Sheriff Dennis Wilkes investigated.

Logan Route 33 James Burkhart Columbus John R. Murray Lancaster Burkhart Murray Dennis Wilkes

Hocking Valley Hospital Admits Several Patients

Hocking Valley Hospital notes several admissions including Carolyn Sue Vorhees Logan medical Judith Huffines Logan Route 2 medical Leroy Clark Union Furnace Charles Corrigan Logan medical John Hunter McArthur medical Charles F Schorr Logan Route 3 medical Mrs James L Woods Logan medical Michael Baker Union Furnace medical and Wanda Sue Patton McArthur discharged.

Carolyn Sue Vorhees Logan Judith Huffines Leroy Clark Union Furnace Charles Corrigan John Hunter McArthur Charles F. Schorr James L. Woods Michael Baker

Webb Summit Farm Bureau Advisory Council Meeting

The Webb Summit Farm Bureau Advisory Council will meet Friday January 9 at the home of Mr and Mrs Thomas VanCuren Route 75 S The discussion topic is Keeping Our New Years Resolution.

Logans Churches and Union Furnace Evangelistic Schedules

A local church listing details services across multiple congregations. Logan Church of the Nazarene is led by Klingler and Beckwith with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m plus youth revival night. Union Furnace EUB and Zion Lutheran offer varied services, classes, choirs, and midweek meetings through the week.

Church of the Nazarene Roy FE. Klingler Jesus A. E. Beckwith NYPS Mr. Beckwith Union Furnace Paul A. Sellers Union St. Matthew Lutheran Willard O. Drefke Boy Scouts St. John Lutheran D. S. Dunkle Maple St. Eub Church Lancaster

Hockingport Man First Arrest in 1959

Logan officer arrested Roenald W. Linescone 23 of Hockingport for reckless operation at Hunter and Front Streets. He was held briefly in the city jail and later arraigned before Mayor Francis Myers, fined 20 dollars plus costs after pleading guilty.

Logan Roenald W. Linescone Hockingport Linescone Hunter and Front Sts Lincione Francis Myers

Logan Ladies Bible Class Meeting Set at Union Furnace

The Logan Ladies Bible Class of Union Furnace EUB Church meets Tuesday evening January 6 at 7 30 p m at the church. Program leader will be Mrs Ruth Hinerman with hostesses Mrs Helen Anderson and Mrs Gladys Bennington.

Logan — Ladies Bible Class Union Furnace EUB Church Ruth Hinerman Helen Anderson Gladys Bennington

Dan Dailey Booked on Suspicion of Drunk Driving

Actor Dan Dailey sits in a Van Nuys police station after a foggy collision. Police say he admitted to drinking and that his wife used abusive language. two officers tussled with him as he was brought in handcuffed.

Stir Dan Dailey van Nuys Calif Dailey

Delegates Named for Province Meeting by Sorority

LOGAN Sigma Pai Gamma members held a Monday night meeting presided by Mrs. Margene Mc Williams. Delegates to attend the Province meeting at Waverly Feb 28 March 1 were Mrs. Peg Shafer and Mrs. Shirley West. Alternates are Mrs. Jolene Harden and Mrs. McWilliams. Final plans were made for the New Year dance sponsored with the Waltonian League.

Logan — Sigma Pai Gamma Sorority Margene McWilliams Waverly Peggy Shafer Shirley West Jolene Harden McWilliams Waltonian League

Logan Social Notes at Russell Montgomery Home

All members attended the Monday Night Duplicate Club meeting at Mrs. Russell Montgomery’s Bow en St home. Mrs. J. R. Hankison had the high score with Mrs. Dallas Kinser in second. Snacks and coffee were served by the hostess. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Leslie Johnson’s home.

Russell Montgomery Bowen St J. R. Hankison Dallas Kinser Leslie Johnson

Honey Fork Advisory Council January Meeting at Wyskivers

The Honey Fork Advisory Council holds its January meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Jack Wyskiver. Harold Griffith will lead a discussion on Keep ing Our New Year s Resolutions with the program topic announced.

Honey Fork Advisory Council Jack Wyskiver Harold Griffith

Logan WCTU Meeting Set for Friday Evening

Logan WCTU members will meet Friday January 2 at 7 30 p m in the home of Mrs James Rees on East Front Street Mrs Arlis Hiles serves as president of the group.

Logan Wctu James Rees E. Front Arlis Hiles

Antioch Grange Dance Draws Members and Guests

Antioch Grange hosts a round and square dance on Saturday January 3 at the hall with music by Vickorys Hickoryvalley Rang ers. Grange members and friends are invited to attend the evening from 8 30 to midnight.

Antioch Grange Vickory Hickoryvalley Rangers Granges

Logan Squaw Club Meets at Mulberry Street Home

Mrs. George Crane will entertain members of the Logan Squaw Club the evening of Jan 6 at her home on South Mulberry Street. Mrs. Chester Blake will conduct the business meeting and present the program.

George Crane Logan Squaw Club S. Mulberry St Chester Blake

New Year's Dance Draws About 150 Attendees

Approximately 150 persons attended the annual New Year's Eve dance sponsored by Psi chapter of Sigma Phi Gamma sorority and the Waltonian League. Dick Russell's orchestra The Five Keys provided music, with Mrs. Jack Tschappat as general chair and assistance from Mrs. Harold Brown and sorority president Margene McWilliams.

Logan Psi Chapter of Sigma Phi Gamma Sorovity The Waltonian League Dick Russell Five Keys Jack Tschappat Harold Brown Margene McWilliams Sorority

Carpenter Family Holiday Visit Spans Three Towns

Mr and Mrs James Foster and children visited Lawrence Woodyard in Columbus and Oscar Foster in Alexandria over Christmas. Guests of Dale Dye included Chet Baumgardner and family of Coshocton, Clyde Walker and family of Thurman, Glen Irwin and daughter Margy of Marysville, Peter Kepner of Hartford, Alvin Dye of Carpenter, plus Rebecca Dye who joined the Kepner family homeward bound for a visit.

Carpenter James Foster Rilla Janice Timmy Lawrence Woodyard Columbus Oscar Foster Alexandria Dale Dye Chet Baumgardner Coshocton Clyde Walker Thurman Glen Irwin Margy Marysville Peter Kepner Hartford Alvin Dye Rebecca Dye Kepner

First 1959 fire alarm at Logan residence

The first fire alarm of 1959 rang at 11:55 a.m. to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Davidson in South Logan. Firemen found smoke from live coals in the ash dump under a living room fireplace and reported no damage.

Logan Hiram Davidson South

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