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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1952

Page

5

Logan firm Buys Land From Railway

Logan National Supply Co completes a two year plan begun by XN at Supply Co to acquire parch acres from the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Co. National Supply announces a major acquisition linking main line trackage to two buildings, expanding its owned holdings. Sun Glow Industries purchases the former store building and leases it to Theo C. Johnson Co, previously near the post office.

Logan - Nexotalions XN At Supply Co Chesapeake & Ohio Raiway Co Fil Tachaprar Logan Natronal Supp! Co National Supply Company C & Go Tocking Nattanatosla Ealier Railroad National Farr Gallagher and Motherwell Avenues Sunglow Industries Theo C. Johnson Co Wich

Nelsonville Social Notes Birthday Celebration and Church Meeting

In Nelsonville the birthday of Mr Fred Foss drew family and friends to a Sunday gathering with many attendees listed, including Mrs William Foss and Leona McCartney, at Washington Street residence. Also noted is a First Methodist Church Circle 2 meeting at the Fisher home on Franklin Street with leaders guiding prayer, study, and social time. future plans include a February gathering at St. Pot lite Fall and the Christian Church Business Girl Class meeting scheduled for Thursday.

Fred Foss Washington Sears Ape Rand William Foss Bar Leona McCartney Joe Florence Fred Rowena Main Man Rol Terry Braghn Boyd Yardner Sonny Janey Vaughn Duncan Wscs First Methodist Church Iain Fisher Arthur Newton Fisher W. Franklin St Niswander

Three Recurrent Issues Set for Council Tonight

Logan council meets to decide on sewage disposal, rail trestle dispute on E Front St, and Ohio Fuel Gas rate hike. Water and sewage chair Jat Phillips with Frank Mantor and William Knapp to report on site for proposed plant. A permit from Ohio health director John Porterfield is needed to continue river discharge.

Logan C&q E Front St Ohio Feel Gas Company Jat Phillips Frank Mantor Wiliam Knapp Ralph Griffin John Porterfield Ohio Health Hocking River E. Front St C&o Railroad Hugh Kirkwood Columbus Richard C. Gerken

Tools and Equipment Stolen From Auto in Hocking County

Ibor Dante of Route 75 reports Sunday theft of tools and gear valued at 75 to 100 dollars from his car. Missing items include an ot well pumper and two pin sockets worth about 25 dollars each. Sheriff A J Waldron says five county burglaries last week connect to two suspects, James Starkey and Lewis Love, being held for questioning. both deny involvement as probe continues.

LOGAN Ibor Dante Route 75 A. J. Waldron Dawley Hocking County Sherif Waldron James Starkey Lancaster Lewis Love Bremen Hockings Starkey Love Waldron

Hardware Men Attend State Convention

Cleveland Ohio A H Carpenter of Carpenter Hardware Nelsonville and William Wolfe of Wolfe Hardware Athens participate in two panels at the Ohio Hardware Association 58th Annual Convention and Hardware Show opening session Carpenter on Current Management Problems panel and Wolfe on Employee Training and Supervision panel Carpenter is a past president of the association and 1952 Exhibition Committee member for the Hardware Show

Cleveland A. H. Carpenter Carpenter Hardware Neilsonville William Wolfe Wolfe Hardware Athens Ohio Hardware Association Carpenter Wolfe

Hospital births and discharges I Ohio entries

Hocking Valley Hospital shows a daughter to Rexford Jewell of Rockbridge Route 1. Admitted were Mrs. Jack Foster and Mrs. Glenn Sta Alena Waldron of McArthur, Mrs. Marvin Eveland of South Bloomingville, Mrs. Robert Courter of Logan, and Mrs. Emma Barker of Logan. Dismissed were Mrs. Charles Krietz of New Straitsville and her daughter. Also listed: QO. S. Zimmerman of Logan, Seth Adams of Logan.

Rexford Jewell

New Lexington News Briefs and Local Political Moves

In New Lexington the Ludow'ci Celadon Co plans to switch from roofing tile to insulating fire brick for furnace linings, laying off thirty workers. Walter McClintock named president of New Lexington council. board of education reorganized with A L Robinett president and John Buchanan as VP. A new bridge over Sunday Creek at Corning starts soon. state highway bid to Linden Co. of Nelsonville at 50 000 with local shares. County Treasurer Eva M Bradley seeks Democratic nomination. George A Smith to run as Republican Perry County commissioner. Joseph Butsko to run as Republican sheriff. E C Wagner named solicitor for Somerset Junction City and New Lexington for two years. Leo L Dillehay seeks Democratic nomination for Perry County commissioner. New Lexington fire dept appeals for public donations for a resuscitator. Eugene G Clark elected GOP delegate to national convention in Chicago. Crooksville officials announce water-rate increase to 4 per quarter, effective immediately. Mrs George DeCamp Jeff Logan travels to New York for a month with Dr Helen Reynés.

Walter McClintock New Lexington New Lexington Council New Lexington Board of Education A. L. Robinett John Buchanan C. R. Ridenour Sunday Creek Corning State Highway Department Linden Co Nelsonvie Eva M. Bradley George A. Smith Perry County Joseph Butsko Congo E. C. Wagner Somerset Junction City Leo L. Dillehay Crooksville Commission- New Republican Executive Committee

Logan Club Luncheon Discusses Detroit City Views

Mrs. Mary Taggar Flasius hosts a Monday luncheon at Blosset's Restaurant with the Logan Club. Mrs. John Smith cites Detroit as City of Destiny and Arsenal of Democracy while noting its 250th birthday and the automobile industry's link to every family. Additional remarks cover Detroit history and local residents' reflections.

Logan Dunia Club Blosset Mary Taggar Flasius Browning John Smith Junta Club Detroit City of Destiny Mrs. Smith Smith Mary Blasius Dearborn Minette Mary McCray Jessie McManigal John Welliman Byrd Annie White Emma Becker Wilhelmine Deissele

Nelsonville Couple Divided Over Federal Meat Rule

Nelsonville report says Mrs Lucy Pierce faces family strain as local unionist Roland Pierce and postal worker James Knight navigate a New Year meat regulation. An OPS ban on hog faces is disputed. Pierce, a former VFW district president, hopes his wife stays with the union despite the policy clash.

Nelsonville Almond Roland Pierce Olice Employe James D Knight Florida Pierce Miss Lucy Union The Veterans of Foreign Wars

Mount St Mary Hospital Notes

Dismissed list of patients from Mount St Mary Hospital includes Billy Edwards Nelsonville Barbara Weston Nelsonville Mrs Willam R Smith New Straisville Mrs George Ervin New Lexington Mrs Hollis White Logan Route Mrs Floyd Duncan Chesterhill Route 2 Mrs Eugene Lowry Carbondale Russell Lanning Carbon Hill George Edward Blackford New Marshfield Route F DISMISSED Mrs Harvey Lempar Chauncey and son Robert Barret Trimble Mrs Harry Green Nelsonville Route 2 Mrs Fred Miller Jacksonville Orville Warren Doanville.

Billy Edwards Nelsonville Barbara Weston Willam R. Smith New Straisville George Ervin New Lexington Hollis White Logan Floyd Duncan Chesterhill Eugene Lowry Carbondale Russell Lanning Carbon Hill George Edward Blackford New Marshfield Harvey Lempar Chauncey, and Son Robert Barret Trimble Harry Green Fred Miller Jacksonville Orville Warren Doanville

Mrs. Ona Gilbert Services Held in Columbus

Funeral services were held today in the Rutherford chapel in Columbus for Mrs. Ona Gilbert 3 Columbus who died. She is survived by her husband one daughter three sons her parents one sister and one brother. Orville Midkiff Nelsonville Ohio attended the services in Columbus.

Nelsonville Ple Rutherford Chapel Columbus Ona Gilbert Orville Midkiff Nelsonvile Bray Jalves Mane North Lewisburg Ohio Midkiff Colunbus

Automobile and Truck Involved in Collision at City Intersection

Nelsonville police investigated a 4:30 p.m. collision at Washington and Madison. A westbound car driven by Harry Westfall collided with a southbound truck operated by Benny John Spencer. Front fender and bumper damage noted on Westfall’s vehicle. slight damage to the truck’s left front fender.

Nelsonville- City Washington Madison Miondasi Harry Westfall Ben Bailey Carbon Hill Benny John Spencer Frerett Hewlett Spencer Richt Weatfall

Carl Wend Rites Planned

Carl Wend died unexpectedly on Monday from a heart attack. Rites will be held Wednesday at 2 pm at Warren funeral home on Washington Street, with burial in Asbury Cemetery. Coroner J H Bias of Glouster responded to the death. A sister, Mrs Mery Reeves of Toledo, is named among relatives.

Nelsonville Carl Wend Warren Funeral Home Washington St Asbury J. H. Bias Glouster Relalizes Mery Reeves Toleda

Two Drivers Fined In Court of Mayor

In Slsonville Philp Hall, two drivers appeared in Mayor Paul Galvin's court Monday for failing to observe a stop sign and a red light. Each pleaded guilty and were fined $10 plus costs after affidavits from the State Highway Patrol and city police.

Slsonville Philp Hallon Paul Galvin State Highway Patrol Ertin

Personal notices in Washbarr era paper

Fragmentary personals item mentions a person likely named Gaiey or Mir with an event around 11 Se, in an obsolete local context. Readable names are scarce. details require cautious interpretation from the surrounding lines.

Condition Improves for Mrs Vern on Cage Sunday Evening

Information shows Mrs. Vern on Cage improved slightly after four weeks of serious illness at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton. Mrs. Frank Davis Iffie McKee also noted in hospital update as family reports her status.

Nelsonville Vern Cage Frank Davis Iffie McKee Miami Valley Hospital Dayton

Reedsville Military Transfers And Local Visits

Pvt Leo Riebel recently inducted into the Army is stationed at Fort Leonard Wood after transfer from Fort Meade. Calvin Randolph and Donald Sprague also moved from Fort Meade for Texas training. Navy man Dale Smith has been in England France and Sicily. Cyrus Daniel Crisly is at sea after boat training at Great Lakes. Local social visits include the Benedums of Joppa with Mrs Orpha Snyder of Athens, and numerous residents visiting or hosting in Reedsville and nearby towns.

Sicily Cyrus Daniel Crisly Great Lakes M. J. Benedum Joppa Orpha, Snyder Athens Marry Ruth FL. DB. Shaffer Toren Howard Barnett Florida Nellie Seckman Anna M. Randolph Long Bottom A. E. Fellows Robert Wallace Sayre Lee Wallace

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Logan Firm Nelsonville Social Notes Latin America Che Hostesnes He Peter Eroup Teda St. Pot Blanche Oxz Lillian Worthington Atom Ircle Ciieie Methodist Cedich Frances Stebeech Susre Litellle Glenn Ras Ethiotr Chrisan Church Phureda Sutdred Council Tonight City Scheier Ohio Fuel Gas Co Pered. Lagan Carrred Inly Qtele Sbcesr National Distillers Prot Ug's Corp New York N.Y Hardware Hocking Valley Hospital New Lesington Ludow'ci Celadon Co Mrs George Jeff Logan Civ Helen Rey- Innlés Paul Stimson Blosser’s Jack Myers FBI Russell Berlin Berlin Raimond Keairns Logan News Mount St. Mary Hospital Mrs. Gilbert Carl Wend Rites Dal Vivien Leigh - Stewart Granger James Mason Ann Todd Neen S London Symphony Reedsville YN E Sweeme Frank Patrice Ovejoy Wymore James Gle Gleason Michael Curtiz Les Rou Dodge Daugherty - Tanner, Inc N. Court St Athens, Ohio
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