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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1964

Page

6

Polio Drive Aids Birth Defects Research And Treatment

The article urges support for the March of Dimes as it outlines the shift from polio focus to birth defects and arthritis research. It details national centers in Cleveland Columbus and Cincinnati, early detection benefits, and the ongoing fight funded by volunteers and donors. It lists Ohio University sorority and fraternity volunteers canvassing doors Saturday 9 to 11.

Lynn Tedrick Ohio University Salk Sabin National Foundation For the March of Dimes The National Foundation March of Dimes Ohio Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati Goff Dunfee Athens County National Foundation of the March of Dimes Sally Stewart Kappa Phi Alan Matco Alpha Phi Omega Athens

Heloise Hints on Ham Slicing and Household Tricks

Dear Heloise suggests have butcher cut picnic ham lengthwise through the flat side so bone will fall out when cooked, making slicing easier. Also offers tips folding pillowcases and sheets, using vinyl at cage bottom, and stacking crocheted doilies to dry neatly.

Heloise

Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae honor 14 Ohio University seniors

At a recent Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Club meeting in Ohio University, 14 seniors were honored with a pink rose ceremony led by Mrs. Clark Cleveland. Guests and new members, including Mrs. David Wagner and Mrs. Gerald Mollica, attended a dinner at Mrs. Phillip Woodworth’s home followed by a brief business session. The next meeting is Feb 1 at Mrs. C. H. Harris’s Elmwood Place.

Alpha Xi Delta Ohio University Clark Cleveland Nancy Rutkoskie Richard Rutkoskie Avon Place Sue Dailey Clarke Dailey N. Congress Sr Terry Abele Homer E. Abele WSCS Woman's Society For Christian Service First Methodist Church Hazel Lockhart Ardyce Bowling Christ Bowling John Wesley Elma Randall L. L. Krantz Alyssa Howell Wilbur Boyer Elizabeth Riley Charles Randall Circle 5

Concert Great Success Draws Full Memorial Auditorium

A sell out audience of about 2 754 elementary students filled Memorial Auditorium for the third annual Children's Concert sponsored by the Athens Woman's Music Club and the Ohio University Symphony Orchestra. Flippo the Clown highlighted the program with tunes like The Nutcracker Suite and Tubby the Tuba while Sheldon Sanov led the orchestra. Tickets sold out in advance, leaving some disappointed. next year may include two performances.

Memorial Auditorium Athens Woman’s Music Club Ohio University Symphony Orchestra Wbns-Tv Flippo the Clown Sheldon Sanov School of Music Ohio Flippo Tubby George Lovell

Logan Industry Drive Praised By Senator Collins

Ohio State Senator Oakley Collins told the Logan Kiwanis Club of the region’s effort to secure new industry for the Hocking Valley. He compared Ohio’s growth to balance the state budget now over 2 billion dollars and urged highway work on Routes 33 35 93 and 52 plus expanded educational facilities. Otto Sockel and Charles Fenwick attended as guests and program chair respectively.

Logan Oakley Collins Logan Kiwanis Club Logan Trade Club Hocking Valley Collins Ohio Hocking James A. Rhodes Otto Sockel McArthur Charles Fenwick

Trade Club Receives Gratitude From Logan County

Logan County commissioners adopted a resolution praising the Logan Trade Club for attracting industry to the city and county. They approved several bills including 2293.23 for county expenses 6997.90 for auto gas 1159 for TB 4500 for repairs and 91.94 for dog and kennel services. The board recesses until Tuesday to meet engineer Mr. Summerville Burgess and Niple of Columbus to approve West Logan sewer plans.

Summerville Burgess and Niple Columbus West Logan

Jr Leaders To Be Topic Of Discussion

Logan program titled Leadership in Action will gather junior leaders and club advisors in the Logan Federal Building community room on January 23 from 8 to 9 30 PM. Three honor clubs will share experiences, reports from five advisors who went to a Washington DC forum will be presented, and 1963 events reviewed with 1964 plans discussed. Refreshments provided by the 4 H Council.

Logan Logan Federal Building Washington D. C 4-H Council

Hocking Valley Hospital Notes and Local Dismissals

George Lehman of Logan appears in hospital notes. Dismissals include Mrs Ocie Dutcher of MacArthur Route 1 and Mrs Fern Brooker of Logan. Births recorded for Mr and Mrs Robert Smith Union Furnace a daughter and for Mr and Mrs Harold Muncy Ray Route 1 a son. Inventory of Burl Goodwin estate filed in probate court with appraisers Jacob Keller Carl Harsh and Carl Witschy.

George Lehman Logan Ocie Dutcher MacArthur Fern Brooker Robert Smith Union Furnace Harold Muncy Ray Burl Goodwin Jacob Keller Carl Harsh Carl Witschy

Trade Club Praised By Commission

Logan reports the Logan Trade Club meeting set for Tuesday at Brandts Mecca Room with social hour at 6 p.m. The club reviews progress in the community including Goodyear Tire factory construction, a new National Guard armory project, and Coffman Stair Co relocation. Martin Hecht of Ohio University will speak. Tickets from directors or the Trade Club office.

Logan Logan Trade Club Brandt Mecca Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co National Guard Coffman Stair Co Martin Hecht

New Owners Tour Plant and Lease Land in Logan

Representatives of Coffman Stair Co and major New York customers inspected the Sun Glow Building in Logan after purchase. Dwight Coffman met Chesapeake and Ohio Railway reps and arranged a four acre lease of C&O land for lumber storage. Coffman and family plan to move to Logan soon.

Logan Coffman Stair Co New York Sun Glow Dwight Coffman Chesapeake and Ohio Railway C&o

Births and admissions in Logan and McArthur area

Mr and Mrs Ernest Gainer of Logan welcome a daughter. Miss Peggy Blume of Logan. Mrs Goldie Kruger McArthur Route 2. Mrs William Gorsuch McArthur.

Ernest Gainer Logan Peggy Blume Goldie Kruger McArthur William Gorsuch

Betty Collins Seeks Divorce From Terrance Collins

Logan Betty Collins files divorce suit against Terrance Collins in Gore County for extreme cruelty. She seeks custody of a minor and both temporary and permanent alimony. Court orders him to pay $25 weekly to plaintiff and cover heat, utilities, and other monthly property costs during the case.

Logan Betty Collins Gore Terrance Collins

Police chiefs discuss traffic safety seminar in Jackson

Logan Police Chief Roy Kelch addressed southeastern Ohio traffic safety coordinators in Jackson on Thursday. Also attending were Nelsonville Police Chief Max Valkinburg and Nelsonville Patrolman Louis Seipel, sponsored by the National Safety Council.

Logan Roy Kelch

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the Messenger Lynwood Betsy Hessie Mrs Sol Cohen Marie Krause Jane Parker Ann Page Cans Nelsonville Alpha XI Delta Alumnae Club C. H. Harris Elmwood Valleyview Home Demonstration Club John Huffman Second St Roger Biddle Robert Ohlinger Lewis McBride Trade Club Logan — Hocking County Hocking Valley Hospital Kelch E. State St
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