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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1961

Page

8

Logan Couple to Wed in Summer Union

Mr and Mrs Carl Bond of Haydenville announce the engagement of their daughter Shirley Jean to Larry E Eberst son of Mr and Mrs John N Eberst 1320 Church St Logan The bride is a Logan High School 1948 graduate attended Ohio University Branch College in Lancaster and works as a bookkeeper at Farmers and Merchants Bank Logan The groom a 1957 Logan High School graduate served three years in the Navy and works with Keller and Weltner Monument Co Logan They plan a summer wedding.

Logan Carl Bond Haydenville Shirley Jean Larry E. Eberst John N. Eberst Church St Logan High School Ohio University Branch College Lancaster Farmers and Merchants Bank United States Navy Keller and Weltner Monument Co

Logan tavern owner cited for delinquency charges

Betty J. Pickett of Logan pleaded innocent in Hocking County Juvenile Court to five counts of delinquency involving minors at her Paradise tavern on New Year’s Eve. Bond set, hear­ing scheduled for Jan. 19. A 15 year old girl also pleaded guilty to acting to injure health and morals and received probation. Charles McKenzie, 17, Logan, pleaded guilty to speeding 100 mph on Route 33. license suspended 60 days.

Logan Hocking County Betty J. Pickett the Paradise Well Ave George Johnson Ing Rhea Bangert Brown Charles McKenzie McKenzie

Couple Observes Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Ochis Patterson of West Logan celebrated their Golden wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. The couple wed January 7, 1911, at Allensville in Vinton County. Grace Appleman Patterson is their daughter, Betty Hertz their granddaughter, and their home hosts many visitors including church and area neighbors.

Council OKs No Fat Budget For Operations

Logan council adopted a 1961 operating budget of 412287.39 dollars under suspension of rules after one reading. Finance chair Ralph Adcock said the plan tightens funds with no general salary increase, despite prior council promises. The package includes 27847.30 for general operations and allocations for police, fire, health, streets, water, sewer, and bond retirement. A contentious one side parking ordinance for Warner and related streets was approved after opposition petitions.

Logan Ralph Adcock Lawrence Ellinger David Roberts Civil Service Commission Police Department Fire Department Poplar and Wood Sts Warner and Henrietta Aves Sam Bright Warner Ave Hunter Church St Warner North St

New Officers Lead First Westmin­ster Meeting

Newly elected officers presided at the Schwenke Vail group of the First United Presbyterian Church in Westminster House in Logan. About 20 members attended as Mrs. Kirby Snyder announced 1961 committee appointments and welcomed new member Mrs. Carl Grant and guest Mrs. Anthony Toerner.

Snyder Carl Grant Anthony J. Toerner Women’s Association Toerner Fellowship of the Least Mary Lyman

Restitution Of BUC Pay Is Ordered

Charles W. Kreitz 41 of New Straitsville was arraigned in County Court on filing a fraudulent unemployment claim. He drew 240 from BUC while earning 335 at Kreitz Coal Co. He pleaded guilty and was fined 100 dollars with 20 days jail, suspended on restitution to the state.

LOGAN Straitsville Charles W. Kreitz Don C. Schindler Ohio Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Schindler Kreitz Kreitz Coal Co

Five LHS Band Members to Play with Regional Orchestra

Five Logan High School musicians join the South Central Regional Orchestra for a Saturday concert at Memorial Auditorium Ohio University. Ricky Price French horn, Carole Orndoff bassoon, Dwight Anderson percussion, Karen Kornmiller trombone, and Linda Sommers flute represent LHS as rehearsals begin at 9:30 a.m. ahead of the 7:30 p.m. concert.

LOGAN Logan High School South Central Regional Memorial Auditorium Ohio University LHS Ricky Price Carole Orndoff Dwight Anderson Karen Kornmiller Linda Sommers South Central Region

Community Chest of Hocking County Plans Annual Meeting

Logan annual meeting of the Community Chest of Hocking County will be held next Monday night at the Ohio Power Co office. Jacob A. Keller executive director urged broad attendance for quorum. An annual report will be presented and board vacancies filled by election.

Logan Community Chest of Hocking County The Ohio Power Co Jacob A. Keller Vssible Keller

New Lexington Man Completes Coyne Electrical Course

William Ferguson of New Lexington returns from Chicago where he finished a six month electrical technician program at Coyne Electrical School. He earned a diploma and an honor pin for a 95 average.

New Lexington William Ferguson Chicago The Coyne Electrical School

Logan Calendar Nondescript Club Host and Program

The Nondescript Club meets at Brandt's Mecca Room at 6 p m with Mrs W R Brandt as hostess and a program by Mrs Zoa Blosser. The notice lists the Thursday January 12 date for the event.

Brandt's Mecca Room W. R. Brandt Zoa Blosser

Film Strip Shown Before PTA Session

January Starr Washington PTA met in the Union Furnace school bandroom with Rev. Rawlins giving the invocation. Earl Parkins presented a film strip titled Mike Makes His Point. Room-count winners were Mrs Kennard's second grade and Mr Masure's eighth grade. refreshments followed.

Logan Starr-Washington Pta Union Furnace School Rawlins James Leffler John Holdsworth Earl Parkins Mike Kennard Masure

Homemakers Club Meeting at Loomis and Sav ing Homes

The notice lists a Furnace EUB Church event at Mrs Earl Loomis home at 1 30 p m and a Young Homemakers Club gathering at Mrs John Saving home Church St at 8 p m A program on good grooming is planned Attendees may contact the hostess if unable to attend or bring a guest.

Venus Circle CBS Masonic Dining Room Logan Squaw Club Pocahontas Hall Herschel Prevost Mothers Club Glenview Party House Lindimer Columbus Happy Homemakers Home Demonstration Club Atlee Inboden Gore Eub Marie Campbell Webb Herbert Glick Truth Seekers Furnace Eub Earl Loomis Young Homemakers Club John Sav Church St

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