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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1961

Page

6

Leadership Club Elects New Officers

Logan officers were elected Tuesday at the January meeting of the Hocking County Junior Leadership Club. Roger Hinerman to lead, Clark Davis vice president, and Mary Wyskiver as assistant secretary and news reporter. Diane Armstrong treasurer. A county kickoff for the 1961 4-H program will open January 26 with Davis, Wyskiver, and Paul Sater on a special committee.

LOGAN Hocking County Roger King Roger Hinerman Clark Davis Kerry St. Clair Mary Wyskiver Diane Armstrong Miss Wyskiver Paul Sater

Cigarette Smoking Totals by Sex in the United States

The United States has about 60 million cigarette smokers, comprising 36 million men and 24 million women. This breakdown highlights gender distribution among smokers in the nation.

United States

Retired City Manager To Address Men's Club

Lancaster veteran James F. Parkinson, former city manager and city engineer, will speak at 7 30 p m to the Methodist Men's Club on Modern Government. City officials and council members were invited to attend.

Logan James F. Parkinson Lancaster Methodist Men’s Club Parkinson Ohio Michigan Florida

Committees Appointed at Logan Chieftain Squaws Meeting

February committee appointments were announced at the Logan High School meeting. Mrs. Hal Phelps Mrs. Clara Phelps Mrs. Henderson Oliver and Mrs. William Patterson will arrange the February session. LHS instructor Ralph Walker read a note of thanks for the cross country team's support. Hostesses included Mrs. Dan Matheny Mrs. Joshua Matheny Mrs. Kermit Nelson and Mrs. Willis Ohlinger.

Logan Logan High School Hal Phelps Clara Phelps Henderson Oliver William Patterson Ralph Walker LHS School Athletic Board Dan Matheny Joshua Matheny Kermit Nelson Willis Ohlinger

Television listings for WSAZ Huntington Thursday and Friday

TV schedule notes list NBC and various programs including Flatt and Scruggs Bach Father Tonight News Weather and movie daytime and evening blocks. Entries cover 6 00 to 13 00 hours with shows such as Sea Hunt The Price Is Right Truth or Consequences and Route 66 among others.

Flatt Scruggs Bach Father Ford Show Grouchy Mar NBC News Sea Hunt Outlaws Masterson Jack Paar Neighbors Lor. Young Dr. Malone Daddy Hollywood Raiders Jim Thacker Playhouse Mike Shayne Death Valley Mr. Ed

Television Schedule Fragments From WLW NBC Lineup

Fragmentary listing shows WLW NBC Columbus programming with hosts and times including NBC News segments, The Tonight Show staples, weather, sports and game shows. Entries include Chan Edson Groucho and Jack Paar appearances across multiple time blocks.

Wlw-C NBC Chan Columbus Edson Groucho Mar NBC News Jim Bachus Phil Silvers Outlaws Masterson Bath Father Jack Paar Ford Show

TV Schedule Lettering for Channel 6 Evening Lineup

TV guide listing for WTVN channel 6 shows Hiway Patrol at 6 00 News at 6 25 Untouchables at 9 30 U S Marshal at 10 30 Whirlybirds 11 00 Guestward Ho 7 30 TV Sports 11 15 Donna Reed 8 00 Real McCoys 8 30 Flintstones Fridays include The Hiway Patrol News Mr D A Angels Harrigan and other programs through 8 00 9 00 11 20.

Wtvn-Tv ABC Columbus Hiway Patrol Three Sons Untouchables Negws. Weath TV Sports Donna Reed Real McCoys Hiway Mr. D.A Harrigan Flintstones

Thursday TV Schedule Notes for 6:00 PM to 11:19 PM

A list of evening programs and times including M Squad Real McCoys Three Sons Untouchables John Daly Midnight Brothers Guestwards Donna Reed Movie with News and Weather segments. Includes sequence 6:00 6:30 9:00 9:30 10:30 11:15 times and program titles.

M Squad Real McCoys Three Sons Weather Untouchables John Daly Brothers Donna Reed Harrigan

TV Tonight Highlights Classic Dramas and Capone Thriller

Prime time lineup features Donna Reed, Real McCoys, My Three Sons and The Untouchables with plots including a talent show misstep a love triangle custody tale and a Capone era chase. Family Classics presents Vanity Fair with two contrasting Englishwomen and Joan Crawford stars in One Must Die. SAC 61 previews Soviet threats documentary from WBNS TV.

Vanity Fair Diane Cilento Cathleen Nesbitt Denholm Elliott England Zane Grey Joan Crawford Wbns-Tv

TV Guide Listings for Thursday Primetime and Daytime

Channel schedules list Tell no Tales at 11 15 p m on channel 8. Benny wins a medal at 11 15 p m on channel 10. Now and Forever airs at 11 15 p m on channel 13. Three Strangers streams at 1 15 p m on channel 3. These Glamour Girls and Top Gun air at 9 a m and 9 30 a m respectively on their channels.

Benny Cc Now Top Gun

William C Stevens Granted Divorce From May Ellen Stevens

Logan Common Pleas records show William C Stevens granted a divorce from May Ellen Stevens on gross neglect of duty. He must pay $36 monthly alimony and court costs. They wed March 13 1918 in Logan with no minors or children.

Logan

Mrs Schmidt Presides At Club Session

Mrs Jacob Schmidt led the Smith-Work group of First United Presbyterian Church at their New Year meeting in Westminster House. Twenty one members and guest Mrs Atkinson of Nelsonville heard devotions, Bible study, and discuss topics on family Christian life and Jesus views on marriage and children. Committee appointments for 1961 were announced including flower fund cards altar flowers nominating and ways and means chaired by named members.

Mary E. Lyman Winifred Engle Schmidt Jesus Anthony J. Toerner Fellowship of the Least James Johnson Fred Keller Albert McGraw Tom Price George Rolston William Tannehill Rudolph Sutton

Officers Installed By Pythian Sisters at Wilkesville

At the regular Pythian Sisters meeting in Wilkesville officers were installed led by Jewell Strong with help from Kathleen Ragan and Shirley Peters. Officers named include Mrs Clovis Strausbaugh M E C and Mrs Laurence Strausbaugh past chief, Mrs Robert Metz E S, Mrs Max Hall EJ, Mrs James Dodrill manager, Mrs Mary Ogden secretary, Mrs Clair Penn treasurer, Mrs Emerson Duffy protector, Mrs William Mahaffey guard, and Miss Merlyn Strausbaugh pianist. Three members ill and roll call planned for January with cookies and coffee served.

Jewell Strong Kathleen Ragan Shirley Peters Laurence Strausbaugh Ray Strausbaugh Holzer Hospital Hollis Grate Sheltering Arms Hospital Dailey Wood University Hospital Columbus

Blue Ribbon Bel les 4-H Club elects officers at Logan

The Blue Ribbon Bel les 4-H Club organized at Mrs. Robert Redd home electing Brenda Powell president Lynn Smith vice president and news reporter Karolyn Redd secretary Carol Phillips treasurer Cindy Dunn health Shirley Drescher safety Beverly Campbell Mary Wyskiver Kay Holdsworth Joyce Gessells and Judy Cook as junior and recreation leaders also noted associate member Susan Smith. The next meeting is Jan 16 at 7 pm at Mary Wyskiver’s home.

Smith Leaves State Post

Harry L. Smith former Hocking County auditor retired January 1 as administrative assistant to state auditor James A. Rhodes. He resigned as county auditor in September 1957 after twelve years in office and will devote full time to his insurance agency with offices above Farmers and Merchants Bank. He previously operated the agency for over 30 years and was linked to Logan Manufacturing Co.

Logan Harry L. Smith Hocking County James A. Rhodes Smith Rhodes Farmers and Merchants Bank Old Logan Manufacturing Co

Logan Calendar Items for Friday and Sunday Activities

Friday events include Governor Worthington chapter DAR at 360 E. Main St 7 p m dessert course co hosted by Mrs Anthony J Toerner and Mrs John A Smith Laurel Valley Grange 7 30 p m Scotts Creek Social Club 8 p m schoolhouse mouth to mouth resuscitation by William Dennis Maxville PTO 7 30 p m guest speaker B G Greenman G E plant manager music Cosmpolitan Club hosted by Mrs D O Davis Lancaster 8 p m Sunday Couples Club Westminster House Presbyterian Church 6 30 p m potluck bring table service roast beef and rolls provided by committee

Governor Worthington Dar Anthony J. Toerner E. Main St Desser Scotts Creek William Dennis Maxville Pto G. Greenman G. E Cosmopolitan Club D. O. Davis Lancaster Westminster House Presbyterian Church

WCTU Meets at Rees Home in January Session

Mrs James Rees hosted the Logan WCTU January meeting at Front Street home with group singing and a devotional on Thoughts for the New Year. Mrs Verna Rheinscheid spoke on overcoming faults looking ahead while Mrs Clifford Iles read Smokers Letter to His Son and Mrs D C Moffett led a discussion on liquor advertising and obscene literature. A social hour followed with refreshments served by a hostess committee including Mrs Rees and others.

Clifford Iles Carol Primmer Paul Monks D. C. Moffett Rees Russell Berlin Aileen Nixon Frank Price

Professor Murphy Highlights Classic Studies At PTA Meeting

At Logan January Central PTA meeting guest speaker Dr. Paul R. Murphy assistant dean of the graduate school and professor of classics at Ohio University urged strong guidance programs in high schools and good home study habits. He advised some students to consider technical schools if suited to their talents. Richard Buntz introduced him to an audience of about 120. Jack Glick announced the National PTA Convention will be in May in Kansas City Missouri. James Stilwell reported for the project committee.

Murphy Jack Glick PTA Kansas City James Stilwell

Adams and Mender Families Welcome Sons at Hocking Valley

Nelsonville residents Mr and Mrs Warner A Adams announce a son and Mr and Mrs Rolland M Mender announce a son. Hospital notes list admissions for Guy Dusenbery Logan Route 2 Leonard Eberts Zaleski Paul Lively Laurelville and others with surgeries and multiple new births.

Warner A. Adams Nelsonville Rolland M. Mender Guy Dusenbery Logan Leonard Eberts Zaleski Paul Lively Laurelville Charles F. Schorr Goldie Stone Melvin Ogier McArthur Wayne Whitlock John Druyer William Summel Junction City

Sat urday Club entertains with Dr Schweitzer book review

Mrs Amos Potts hosted a Saturday Club gathering at Main Street with guests Mrs C F Ackers Mrs Crago Adair Mrs Joe Case Mrs Vern Woodard Mrs Anthony J Toerner Mrs Carlton Bright and Mrs Arthur Prey. Mrs Earl Lowe presented a review of Norman Cousins Dr Schweitzer of Lambarene the Schweitzer Fellowship project and two books Schweitzer planned to finish with Dr Schweitzer then 81. An open discussion followed.

Clara Urquart Dr. Schweitzer Africa Schweitzer Fellowship United States Schweitzer

Car Accident Investigated on Honey Fork Road

Sheriff deputies investigated a one car crash at 5 p.m. on Honey Fork Road. Warren G. Wicks, 37, Logan Route 3, said he swerved for an oncoming car, lost control and slid into a roadside creek. The vehicle had right front end damage and Wicks was unhurt.

Logan Honey Fork Warren G. Wicks Wicks

Jesus Cast as Stranger in a New Life of Christ

The Stranger of Galilee by Rev. Reginald E. O. White from Eerdmans presents a commentary series tracing Christ events. It explains what each event meant in its time what it means today and its meaning for life.

Grand Rapids, Mich Galilee Reginald E. O. White Eerdmans Christ

Births and deaths listed in Logan county December report

Twenty births and 13 deaths were reported by Logan Hocking Health Department clerk Lorena Larimer. Ten boys and ten girls were born in December with twin daughters at home of Jimmie R. Perry Laurelville Route 1. Hospital births included nine girls and eleven boys to couples from Logan Murray City McArthurRockbridge Creole New Plymouth and surrounding areas.

Logan Lorena Larimer Logan-Hocking County Hocking Valley Hospital Jimmie R. Perry Laurelville Allen L. Farley Murray City Robert Bartley Joe F. Howdyshell Willis W. Chambers Jesse A. Stevens Rockbridge Herbert E. Partee McArthur Raymond J. Deible Larry L. Buckles Donald Plank Raymond G. Tucker Charles A. Amnah Harold F. Angel

Reorganization Under Way for 4-H Tractor Clubs

Logan area 4-H plans reorganization of tractor maintenance clubs led by William Melvin, Hocking County extension agent. A third club may form if interest grows, with a Laurelville group possible. Enrollment notices due by January 25, meeting February 1 at 7:30 p.m. in courthouse auditorium. Applicants must be 12 by January 1, 1961 and have access to a farm tractor.

Logan William Melvin Hocking County Melvin Laurelville

Veterinarians To Meet Thursday At Logan

Members of the South eastern Ohio Academy of Veterinary Medicine will hold a dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in Blossers banquet room. Host couple are Dr and Mrs Roger Grueser of Logan. Guest speaker is C. M. Crosby of Van Wert, DeLaval Separator Co. Ladies will view a Haney's House of Fashion style show. Attendees include members and wives from Athens Cambridge Marietta McConnelsville Parkersburg W Va Pomeroy and Zanesville.

Logan Southeastern Ohio Academy of Veterinary Medicine Blossers Roger Grueser C. M. Crosby van Wert DeLaval Separator Co Haney House of Fashion Association Athens Cambridge Marietta McConnelsville Parkersburg W. Va Pomeroy Zanesville

Charge Filed Against Dairy In Logan For Unpermitted Milk

Acker Bros. Dairy and James Acker were charged in County Court with bringing milk into Logan for sale without a permit. Affidavit by Dr. H M Boocks cites health department concerns over unsatisfactory milk and water supply. Hearing set for 3 p.m. January 17 after Acker pleaded innocent.

Logan Ucker Bros. Dairy James Acker H. M. Boocks Logan-Hocking County Paul Hartman Vaughn Collins Board of Health Acker Bros Health Department

Corwin on Broadway Reworks Three Airwave Scripts

Norman Corwin, noted radio writer, updates three scripts for Broadway staging. The trio is titled Take Me to Your Leader with subtitle Three New Comedies Principally Out of This World.

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