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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1956

Page

12

County Budget Gets Approval for 1956 General Fund

Logan board of commissioners approved 1956 appropriations with a general fund of 228 320 dollars, about 10 000 less than 1955. Highway maintenance received 440 634.80 dollars, nearly 65 000 less than last year, while staffing levels stayed near prior levels and pay raises were not funded.

LOGAN Board of Commissioners General Fund County Highway Department Dog and Kennel Fund Health and Tuberculosis Fund Albert Seabright A. M. Bierly Board of Harry Smith George Bolden George Bolling Susan McDonald James Reedy Ralph Blackston

Local church schedules listed for multiple congregations

Logan Church News lists service times sermons and activities for Trinity Lutheran Paul D Holtzen First EUB A N Grueser Church of the Nazarene NYPS Hocking Valley Tabernacle United Brethren Jehovah's Witnesses South Haydenville Church of God and others with weekly classes choir rehearsals youth programs and special meetings including sermons such as Epiphany Lamps Communion Meditation and In Memory of Christ and public addresses along with prayer and Bible study sessions.

Trinity Lutheran Paul D. Holtzen Lutheran Laymen’s League A. N. Grueser Dorcas-Naomi Church of the Nazarene Roy E. Klingler Jesus Christ NYPS Hocking Valley Tabernacle E. V. Baker United Brethren In Christ N. Burnworth Jehovah's Witnesses R. Christian Watchtower Bible Study South Haydenville

Logan Society Notes From December VFW Auxiliary Meeting

Mrs Emerson Crane reported on the Chillicothe Veterans Hospital trip at Pocahontas Hall during the December VFW Auxiliary meeting led by President Mrs Doug Ledford. Upcoming events include an auction in April and a February meeting at Mrs Martin Sharretts home. Past Matrons and Patrons attended a dinner at Brandts with Willard Lyke in charge of entertainment.

Emerson Crane Chillicothe Veterans Hospital VFW Pocahontas Hall Doug Ledford Harold Heinlein John Saving Somerset Martin Sharrett the Order of the Eastern Star Brandt's Willard Lyke Edgar Ewing Joseph Phillips

Williamsburg Restoration paper leads Logan Delphians meeting

Logan Delphians met at Mrs. D V Rannells home with special guests Mrs. Clarence Allen and Mrs. Hubert Daugherty. Mrs. Mattie Allen gave a paper on the Williamsburg Restoration, roll call answered with A Pilgrimage I Have Taken. Hostess for Jan 24 will be Mrs. E M Godfrey. Mrs. Paul Monks to present Women of the Bible and roll call My Favorite Prophet.

Logan Delphians D. V. Rannells N. Mulberry St Clarence Allen Hubert Daugherty Mattie Allen Williamsburg E. M. Godfrey Bow

Scotts Creek Social Club Christmas Evening

Scotts Creek Social Club met Thursday at Karl Hartman’s home. Poems were read by Mrs. Fannie Hansel and Mr. Hartmann. Mary Lee Kalklosch sang Holy Night with organ by Hartmann. Grace Russell and Paul Harsh read. A candle lighting ceremony was led by several members. Jan. 26 at Scotts Creek school house.

Scotts Creek Karl Hartman Front St Fannie Hansel Hartmann Mary Lee Kalklosch Grace Russell Paul Harsh Clarence Hartman Albert Dean D. H. Woodard Martha Harsh Grace Harsh Scotts Creek School House

Due Matres meet for Ohio Child Conservation League

The Due Matres League of the Ohio Child Conservation League met January 3 at Mrs. Robert Schmitter’s Warner Avenue home. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. Bob King Jr and Mrs. Jerry Hutchison.

Due Matres League The Ohio Child Conservation League Robert Schmitter Warner Ave Bob King Jr Jerry Hutchison

Fisher leaves most of estate to 17 year old daughter

New York Ham Fisher creator of Joe Palooka left most of an estimated 2.5 million dollar estate to his 17 year old daughter Wendy. The will names Wendy as primary beneficiary and marks a major transfer of wealth to the young heir.

New York Ham Fisher Joe Palooka Wendy

Miriam Circle gathers for church service and study

Miriam Circle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service met Tuesday evening in the Methodist Church dining room with co leaders Ruth Armstrong and Mrs Neal Shaw presiding. Mrs O R Smith led the worship service and Mrs H James Mock presented the mission study.

Miriam Circle Woman's Society of Christian Service Methodist Church Ruth Armstrong Neal Shaw O. R. Smith H. James Mock

Obituary: Homer F. Blosser 62 Dies in Nelsonville

Homer F. Blosser 62 retired miner died at Mount Saint Mary Hospital Nelsonville after a heart attack at home. He belonged to the Murray City Eagles Lodge and is survived by his wife Mabel a daughter Dolores Lanning of Chicago a son Leonard of Cleveland a step daughter Evelyn Chesser of Rhode Island four brothers two sisters and two grandchildren. Services at 2 pm at the home with burial in New Straitsville Cemetery.

New Straitsville Homer F. Blosser Mount Saint Mary Hospital Nelsonville Blosser Murray City Eagles Lodge Mabel Delores Lanning Chicago Leonard Cleveland Evelyn Chesser Rhode Island William Virgil Theodore Willoughby Beulah Angle Jennie Powers Anetta Columbus Marie Dupler Brown Methodist Church Willard F. Noce New Straits‘ville Cemetery

Athens National Bank Charter Balance Sheet 1956

The document shows Charter No. 7744 for The Athens National Bank with liabilities and capital accounts including total deposits 6,097,714.40 and assets 5,589,056.58 in a 1956 Ohio state filing. It lists demand deposits, government securities, and stock figures, signed by cashier Beaty and directors Baker Beasley Wolfe, with notary J.R. Ieece.

Dhecre L. Beaty Beaty Alloat John C. Baker F. R. Beasley Thomas M. Wolfe State OF Ohio County OF Athens G. 2S Ieee JR. Notary

Hocking Valley Hospital Notes BIRTH

Mr and Mrs Ralph Linscott Hemlock welcome a daughter. Charles D Miller Logan admitted. Mrs Clark Truax Logan Route Stephen Hettinger Adelphi dismissed.

Hocking Valley Hospital Ralph Linscott Hemlock Charles D. Miller Logan Clark Truax

Two Divorce Pleas Filed in Common Pleas Court

Ralph C Hinerman sues Carol Suzanne Hinerman for divorce citing gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. He seeks temporary custody of a minor and placement of the child with a suitable person during the action. Carol Ann Redick Weaver seeks divorce from Calvin C Weaver with alimony custody support and restoration of her former name.

Logan Ralph C. Hinerman Common Pleas Court Carol Suzanne Hinerman Carol Ann Redick Weaver Raymond Redick Calvin C. Weaver Carol Ann Redick J. W. Gordon Paul Gordon George W. Flautt H. Householder John A. Cooperrider Glenford Thomas Dunwood Owen Yost Somerset Elsie Regina Lyons Theodore R. Lyons Alice Elder Columbus T. J. Golden New Straitsville Wilbur Horden Mary Horden Nellie Horden Paulina Bowen Sheets John Robert Bowen Court of Common Pleas F. Dorothy Hill B. Vern Hill Sherry Ann Hill

Alma Mullineaux 40 of Gallipolis dies in Cincinnati

Alma Mullineaux of Gallipolis died at Christ Hospital Cincinnati at 9 a m after cerebral hemorrhages. Born June 13 1915 she was a deputy in the county auditor's office and secretary in the sheriff's office. Survived by husband Douglas Ward Mullineaux II son two sisters and a brother with church and club memberships noted.

Gallipolis Alma Lucille Smith Mullineaux Christ Hospital Cincinnati Holzer Hospital iChrist Hospital Mullineaux Luther Eugerge Smith Leslie White Smith Douglas Ward Mullineaux Douglas W. Mullineaux II Thomas E Garnet) Mills Isador Maud) Miller Urbana Leslie Eugene Smith New Vienna Emmett Slagle George Ehman Grace Methodist Church Emblem Club Emanon Club Order of Eastern Star

Hospital Notes List Births at Mount St Mary

Mount St Mary Hospital records numerous newborns including daughters for Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wright Murray City and Mr. and Mrs. Winton K. Fink New Straitsville, with many residents named across Nelsonville Jackson Athens Glouster and surrounding areas.

Mount St. Mary Hospital Richard Wright Murray City Winton K. Fink New Straitsville Creta Fink John Rittenmyer Nelsonville Joseph Hellyer Trimble Annabelle Worthman Logan Nora Mills Carbondale Lon Trough Wilbur Johnson Athens Ruby Saunders New Lexington Flora Mash Mary C. Wesker Jacksonville Robert Hatfield Glenna Williams Hemlock Brenda Linton Raymond Conner Cora Craft Laurence Bullock Chauncey Lena Wolfe Betty Barlow Pauline Brunton Glouster Kathryn Link

Compensation Set for Aide Staff in Prosecutor Office

Common Pleas Court records show Judge Harley Meyer setting compensation for assistants clerks and stenographers in the prosecuting attorney's office at 2000 dollars per year.

Logan Common Pleas Harley Meyer

Stolen Car Recovered: Fleeing Boys Captured

Logan youths aged 16 and 17 who escaped from the Boys Industrial School at Lancaster had stolen a car from Logan Farm Equipment Co. Tuesday night. The vehicle, owned by George W. Wolfe Jr., was recovered in Portage County near Akron after the boys fled custody. They admitted stealing the auto and were later charged with related offenses including burglary of a Chauncey tavern.

Logan Lancaster Portage County A. J. Waldron Logan Farm Equipment Co Route George W. Wolfe, Jr W. Hunter Sr Florida Warren Gardner Farm Gardner Akron Chauncey Waldron

Bend Lions and Ladies Hear Talk by Exchange Student

New Haven section notes Mrs J L Stewart reports Miss Ann Clark of Rio Grande spoke at Bend Rotarians and ladies about her Ireland farm youth exchange with slides. Holiday visits are listed for numerous locals. church dinner set for Jan 11 with Bible study sessions Jan 30 to Feb 10.

J. L. Stewart New Haven Ann Clark Rio Grande Ireland Bend Miss Clark Nigel Dyer Parkersburg Nigel Wyatt Chadwell Duncan Falls David Hugh Chadwell Wallace Lois Evans Morgantown A. D. Hume Huntington Raymond Greathouse H. R. Dague Charleston John Dyer Cincinnati H. L. Dyer St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

Perry County Court News Highlights Local Estate Filings

Administrators filed accounts for Viola D Bell and Paul Gordon estates detailing disbursements. Inventories valued several thousand dollars include Edward Han and H Householder estates. Divorces granted in Lyons and Inman cases. several property transfers listed with multiple tracts and forthcoming marriage licenses.

New Lexington Carl W. Henry Viola D. Bell Edward B. Hanby Curtis Hanby

Instrumental Concert At Logan High Thursday Night

Logan High School instrumental music department presents its annual winter concert at 8 p.m. Thursday January 12 in the high school auditorium under director Armand Houk. The junior and senior bands perform with assistance from the ninth grade chorus directed by Miss Minnie Louise Bowen. Tickets sold by band members or at the auditorium door. Adults 50 cents students 25 cents.

LOGAN Logan High School Armand Houk Houk Minnie Louise Bowen

Cincinnati Livestock Market Report

Salable hogs 4000 with steady to 15 lower. mixed 180-250 lb mostly 1-3 grades. Cattle 500, calves 150. sales generally steady to 25 lower across utility to commercial and vealers 26-31. Sheep 100. good and choice wooled lambs 18-20 per cwt, lighter lambs discounted to 15-17. Sows light supply and steady. boars unchanged.

Cincinnati USDA U.S

Cincinnati Poultry Prices by Grades and Weights

Price ranges for eggs and poultry from Cincinnati area markets are listed by quality and weight. No. 1 fryers, various egg grades, hens and roosters, young toms, and turkeys show quoted per pound prices across multiple weight categories.

Cincinnati F.c U.S Cincinnati Area

Also Mentioned on This Page

Board of Revision Bureau of Inspection Justice of the Peace Board of Elections Sheriff's Department Agriculture Department Register of Vital Statistics Logan Church News Sheene Logan Kiwanis Club Charles Ingraham Hocking County Lloyd Heinlein Dean Collison N. M. Brown Howard Rolston Ray Houk Earl F. Schottke Edmund Lang Neal Dillon Logan Society Miriam Athens National Bank Ip Se U. S&s United States Postal Ft Ai Wee Renee Ee Stephen Hettinger Adelphi New Haven Briefs James Layne Warner Fry Charles Lloyd Detroit Lemman Lloyd Georgia Kilpatrick Newton Layne East Liverpool Bert Johnston Johnston Inlaw Bob Johnston F. W. Burton Welch M. M. Forren Allen Wilcoe Roy Franklin Max Wetherall Robert Clark Waverly Ben Parker Garnet Parker Mary Parker Bearfield Township Crooksville Estella Frash Lillian James Thomas Harrison Township Earl and Vaughn Embrey Lee E Marjorie Hinkle Clayton Township Joseph and Edna Plant Sunny Hill Coal Co Leslie C. Murdock Stanley K. Houston Clyde D Ruth Bryan Paul E Cesida Smith Reading Township Elizabeth Storm Weaver Harry J. Bennett Corning Rose A. Bennett Harrry J. Bennett Georgia E. Myers Burl W. Spohn Jackson Township Allen Eugene Wolfe Sue Ann Hammond Robert Wade Edith Nixon Chester Scholtshauer Pennsville Wilma Jean Lloyd James Lewis Fisher Cannesville Patricia Louise Colborn Larry E Majorie A. Curl John G Kathleen G. Freye Cincinnati Livestock Memoriam A. H. Brooks Megrill Brooks Harold Goddard Pezzello V-J-O Albany Garnet Perry Second Street Floyd Wolfe Ohio Avenue DODGE Bateman-Riley Motors E. State St W. State Mark Bobo Algeo Motor Sales Willys B. Reo Gail Watkins Equipment Co State Street Platt Sales & Service W. Union St Hudson Sales Rutland Untler Tilis Chrysler Claude Westfall Metropolitan Sa Middleport SEARS W & H Chevrolet Tom Rose Chevrolet Mercury Ford Plymouth Tudor Gray C. Coupe Green Forder Hudson C. Sedan R.&w Columbus Road
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