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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1956
Page
2
Lowan county commissioners discussed a writ of mandamus aimed at forcing funding for Juvenile Court operations in 1986. They found no immediate appropriation due to no funds available, citing prior allocations, urgent courthouse repairs, and record-keeping needs. Additional staff and expenses were noted, with partial distributions approved from various funds to cover specific payrolls and relief programs.
Recruiters in Logan and surrounding areas prepare for the Colum bus Regional Blood Center bloodmobile on Wednesday February 14 A quota of 150 pints is set for Crrocking County with nine appointment requests so far Mrs Mary Thompson executive secretary of the county Red Cross chapter and Mrs M B Hanes recruitment airman attended a district luncheon in TavAlat Restaurant Representatives from 27 chapters heard Hocking County ranked 22nd in 1965 blood donated 513 pints against a 90 pint goal local chapter aims to improve in 1996 with county cooperation
Logan receives a Seagrave built fire truck delivered Thursday with a 215 hp V2 motor and 300 gallon booster tank. The big pumper with late developments remains unavailable for service as crews prepare to test 2000 feet of hose and mount equipment.
Local church notices from Logan and surrounding areas list services at Trinny Lutheran Paul D Holt and other congregations. Includes sermon topics, Sunday schools, midweek meetings, youth services, evangelistic sessions, and pastor names. Also reports admissions in nearby towns and notes Frankfort’s historical name origin.
Dow F Shafer 76 of Nelsonville died Wednesday night in Mount St Mary Hospital. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 pm at the Warren North funeral home with Rev John Lloyd Evans officiating. Burial will be in Green Lawn Cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs Vesper Mowry Findlay and a large extended family. Known as Pete, he lived in Columbus and Nelsonville and was a longtime merchant, with roots tracing to early Ohio settlers. Friends may call at the funeral home.
LOWAN-Recognition for the oil conservation program in Blocking County was paid to the county Soil Conservation District board at the annual Ohio Federation banquet in Columbus. A certificate of excellent rating was received by Harry Armstrong, chairman, who also headed the banquet committee. Other Hocking Countians attended. LOGAN-Alleging gross neglect of duty, Merlin Wolfe has filed for divorce from Barbara Wolfe of Murray City. Explorer Scouts Troop 64 met at the former West School building with Gary Wolfe as Senior Crew Leader and other officers elected. Next meeting Feb 1.
The Ohio University Symphonic Band will give a concert at Logan High School auditorium on Monday February 6 under the direction of Charles Mirn with Armand Houk assisting. The 14 piece ensemble includes Muril Zimmernan on the alto saxophone and is sponsored by the Logan Band Boosters. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for students. Concert starts at 8 pm.
Ralph J. Weakland of Logan Route 3 died after suffering a heart attack while at the coal tipple on Route 38 in Pattonville. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Mount St. Mary Hospital in Nelsonville. He had a long heart ailment and was a truck driver for Red Arrow Coal Co. He is survived by his wife Edythe, a son John, two daughters Mary Elizabeth and Norma Jean, his mother Mary Weakland, two sisters Glare and Anna, and a grandchild. His funeral arrangements were set with Cowards Funeral Service to Jamesboro.
Logan county Home Demonstration Council elected Charles Wolfe of Logan Route 4 as vice president at a Wednesday meeting. The council set an annual meeting for May 1 in Gallipolis and announced March 9 as the achievement meeting with speaker Jane Scott of Sim Kelly Pattern Co. committee members were listed, and program discussions from demonstrations clubs were reported.
More than 200 Nelsonville High School band members and guests attended the annual banquet at the Methodist Church last night. OU sound pictures from Manelli, a humorous talk by Edmer, and a menu of baked chicken and sides framed the event. Band officers include Manson president and Rees as band director. Repairing the text, attendees included Gilbert Stephenson and Charles Dersons from Ohio University, with several community and booster officials named.
Captain Richard Ramsbottom, former Ohio University student, survived a crash at Wright Patterson Air Force Base while piloting a Voodoo fighter. With one engine failed and landing gear collapsed, he escaped as the jet veered off the runway and exploded. He suffered a broken rib and three fractured vertebrae. his relatives reported the injuries. Ramsbottom had prior WWII and Korean War service with over 100 combat missions, and his family confirms his ties to Athens and Columbus areas.
Logan Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Wood ind Funeral Home for Fred Hengst of Falls Township, Ky. He was the youngest son of George and Margaret Marks Hengst. Survived by sister Mrs. D. E. Harsh and brother Charles L. Hengst of Logan. Rev. Earl F. Schottke to officiate. entombment in Oak Grove Cemetery mausoleum.
Nelsonville churches report Sunday schools at 9:30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m with sermons on biblical themes. Various youth fellowships choirs and study courses are listed along with weekday rehearsals and services. Obituary notes note James W Evans 63 and funeral details at the West Lawn Cemetery.
In Nelsonville the thermometer lingered near zero to ten degrees while residents papped extra scarves and hats. Buchtel and York Town ship schools opened with two busloads of students arriving by 8 am and three more expected. Principal Clyde Byers noted back roads remained slick with snow and no accidents were reported in Nelsonville during the storm.
Nelson-sni key Layton, 48, of 1007 Poplar St, survived the Miifeld Mine disaster of 190, died Thursday night at home. He was a native of West Wir sonia, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Layton. Surviving are his widow Vic Feonard, Columbus. a stepson Errett Degarmore. a stepdaughter Pauline Degarmore. and two brothers Harold of ton, W. Va., Gordon of Salem, W. Va. Funeral arrangements by Johnson funeral tome are incomplete.
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