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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1955
Page
5
Robert L. Downs, who confessed to slaying David Canfield during an armed robbery in Perry Township, will face a three judge panel in Hocking County Common Pleas Court. He shifted from insanity to guilty and waived a jury, with trial set for Thursday.
Logan board of education accepts 3.9 mills inside 10 mill limit and 65 mills outside plus 0.05 mill for bond retirement from local sources. With state foundation funds, total operating money amounts to 345,599.72 dollars. Salaries and wages are among the appropriations.
The Christian Service Guild of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met at the home of Mrs. Edwin E. Spencer with Mrs. Edward St. Clair as program leader. The program titled Telling Something New featured scripture readings, prayers, songs, talks on India and nearby regions, and plans to send a CARE package to India. A business session approved donations to the Masonic home and local scout troop, and a large list of members attended. The group also noted refreshments and table decor, with a long roll call of attendees and officers.
Pomona Grange met at Antioch Grange Hall with Arlie Brimer presiding. Oscar Blum and Robert Holloway shared legislative updates while district reports. youth road marking project with Farm Bureau was planned. committees were named for the annual March banquet and other arrangements. Mrs Holloway noted a merit certificate. Refreshments were served by home economics committee.
Dorcas-Naomi Circle of the Church met in the Educational Unit with Mrs. Arliss Hiles leading the program. Scripture singing and a study centered on Read the Bible, contrasts with other books, and When Im Discouraged. A review of 1954 circle events followed a short business session led by Mrs. Herman Leonard. Refreshments were served by the hostess committee.
Venus Circle of the Order of the Eastern Star held a dinner in the Masonic Hall dining room, inviting members for a shared meal and fellowship in a community venue.
Homemaker Club members attended a dinner at Brandt's restaurant with Mrs Ira Powers as hostess and Mrs Margaret Mackey as assistant hostess. Mrs Clarence Schempp, president, led the business meeting and announced the X ray unit would visit Hocking County in February.
The Marion Bear Run Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Harley St. Clair’s home. Members learned one dish meals with ham burg pie and fruit crisp. Debating the textile painting class on Feb. 2 at Ohio Power Co. auditorium Web, the club chose Mrs. Howdyshell and Mrs. Clinton St. Clair to attend. Next gathering set for Feb. 10 at Mrs. Roy Heidlebaugh’s home.
Mrs. Hershel Prevost led the business session at 350 Elm St as officers were installed. New officers include Mrs. Charles Con greve as president and Mrs. Emerson Crane as vice president. Members and guests attended and prizes were awarded during the social hour.
The East PTA executive committee met January 5 with officers and chairmen present. Mrs Roy Baker Jr presided. Plans were made for a safety program at the January 20 meeting with Mrs John Harmon as guest speaker on How Much Do You Love Your Children. An opaque projector was ordered for the school. Attendees included Mrs Baker Robert Morris principal and others.
Richard J. Patton, 21, of Columbus, drove into a deer crossing Route 33 four miles southeast of the Poston farm about 9 10 am. The deer was killed and Patton's car suffered front end damage. Game protector Marvin Nunger took the carcass to the Perry County Children’s Home in New Lexington for venison to be used in meals.
East school presents a notice naming Mrs. Marvin Dicken Mrs. Robert Smith Mr. Woodrow Reynolds and Mrs. Floyd Pierson in connection with a community event and local proceedings.
Clyde L. Knost aged 63, a longtime church music director and cantor, died after a five year leukemia fight. He led B'Nal Brith Temple choir and cantorial services with his wife on organ, served 32 years, directed Trinity Methodist for 11 years, and spent 26 years at All Saints Episcopal as soloist and director.
The YWCA January gathering in the Scout rooms showcased plastic flower making with copper etching. Attendees included Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Timberlake, Mrs. Harry Swaim, Mrs. Foy Blosser, Mrs. Gerald Dunkle, Mrs. Ray Garverick, Mrs. Homer Armstrong, Mrs. James Rees, Mrs. Artie Brimner, Mrs. Cecil Conkle and Mrs. Frank Power.
Mrs Doyne Hartman entertained Just For Fun Club members at her home. Pictures were shown from the Christmas Club party at Mrs John Tansky’s home. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Carl Wahl Mrs Hiram Davidson and Mrs Joseph Gano. Mrs Schrader won the traveling prize. Refreshments were served to the listed members including Mrs Luther Kuhn and Mrs Floyd Pierson.
Mrs. Kenneth L. Price hosted the Spool and Skein Club at 193 N Walnut Sr on Thursday evening. Prizes were awarded to each member as refreshments were served to attendees including Mrs. John Glass Mrs. William Graham Mrs. Walter Huffman Jr. Mrs. Walter Saving Mrs. Marion Strawn Mrs. William Vaughan Mrs. Dick Weis Mrs. Ray Zanner and Mrs. William Zacharias.
Mrs. Joe Thomas hosted the twice a month bridge gathering on North Market Street. Prizes were awarded with Mrs. Sterling Anderson taking first, Mrs. Frank Judy second, and travel honors to Mrs. Chris Gompf while Mrs. Walter Lavinglow received another prize. Attendees included Mrs. John Shorr Miss Blanche Shriner Mrs. Edward Eberst Mrs. Joe Brown and the host Mrs. Thomas.
Weekend visitors include Mrs Lily McKibben Mrs F J Hayes Mrs John Hayes and Frank Hayes from Zaleski Zaleski In Nelsonville Saturday. Ira Egieberry Sr Fairborn spent the weekend here. Mrs Arthur McKibben and children attended a Belling for Mr and Mrs Hared Reiter at Prattsville. Rep and Mrs L M Cooley Albany Route spent Sunday evening with friends here. George Goodwin employed in Columbus spent the weekend at home here. Mr and Mrs Charles Vausky ...
Hocking Valley Hospital notes list newborns and admissions. Donald Sinnott and Forrest Saunders families announce a son. Admitted patients include Mrs. David Sheppard of Laurelville Route 1 and Mrs. Irvin Martindill of McArthur Route 2. Additional entries record Mrs. Leroy Danison Junction City Route 1 and other local residents.
Lake Logan filling is postponed to February 1 after earlier notices of opening were reversed. Officials cited road work completion and dam gate safety as reasons for delaying impoundment, with contractors finishing dam touches and seeding to occur by spring.
Services were held at 2 pm Monday in the Leonard funeral home chapel for A Lincoln Rutgers age 82 who died last Friday at his residence The Rev A N Grueser officiated with Carl Spence as organist Pallbearers were nephews Hugh Don John Floyd Walter and Charlie Burial followed in Oak Cemetery.
Fire of unknown origin destroyed a residence and its contents at an unnamed junction. Ernest Evans woke to smoke and alerted the LANSUAN fire department. Chief Rustin Taylor and Ralph Courter led the response with others including Joe Freese and Spurgeon Metzler assisting.
John Reid died Sunday at Berger Hospital after a long illness. He is survived by his wife Nora, four sons Robert George Warren and Boyd, all of Laurelville, two daughters Mrs Adam Sechaai and Mrs Burnell Karehnit, and five others ning.
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