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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1961
Page
3
Sixteen pupils at Logan Junior High School achieved straight A grades. A total of 165 students earned honors in the third six week period, with perfect grades listed for grades 7 8 and 9.
Logan low scorers from the Monday Night Duplicate Club enjoyed a pay-off dinner at Brandt’s Restaurant this week. Attendees included Mrs. C. S. Matheny Haydenville Mrs. Dallas Kins er Mrs. J. R. Hankison Mrs. Leslie Johnson Mrs. Edward Kemper and Mrs. E. W. Tschappat plus guest Mrs. Juliet White.
LOGAN A program presenting the history of home mission work in the Methodist Church and future horizons was given by the Woman's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church. Mrs. Marion Allen, Mrs. Barton S. Hall, and Mrs. James Young portrayed 1800s attire in the Our Heritage sketch. Miss Ruth Armstrong led a talk on new horizons and challenges in home missions.
Logan County Deputy Paul Dietzell investigated tampering with school buses in South Bloomingville on Thursday. Breathers were removed and water poured into carburetors causing damage to two vehicles. a third bus carburetor was tampered with but not damaged. Buses had not been used since Monday.
The Standard Oil Co of Ohio Sohio files three unfair labor practice charges against the Oil Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union alleging a refusal to bargain on contracts in Cleveland.
Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Friday for Leslie Marie and Lisa Michele Gallentin Yates, twin daughters of Michael and Regina. Leslie Marie died at birth Tuesday morning and Lisa Michele Wednesday evening in Lancaster Fairfield Hospital. They are survived by a sister Theresa Lynn, grandparents Don Yates Pataskala Nellie Yates, Logan and Doris Gallentin Murray City. The Rev Willard O Drefke officiated. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Barbara Kuhn presided over Logan Council No. 58 Pocahontas at their hall with 21 members present and several ill. Lucille Blake was installed as Powhatan by Betty Hart with Sarah Liff assisting. Initiation set for January 30. Cookies and coffee were served during the social hour and prizes awarded to Gladys Lehman Janet Tschudy and Ollie Eastman. Fancy drill followed.
Friday schedules include Progressive Young Adults Sunday School potluck at EUB Church six thirty p m United Bible Class at First Methodist seven thirty p m with Mrs Chester Blake as chair World Service Day at Gore EUB Church seven thirty p m featuring The Rev and Mrs Wesselhoff guest speakers from Somalia Africa Public invited Note change of date Laurel Valley Grange seven thirty p m program with sandwiches and cookies Saturday lists Lake Logan Farm Bureau Council seven thirty p m at the Nihiser home Four Square Dance Club at St Johns hall eight thirty to eleven thirty p m committee members and refreshments with sandwiches and cookies
Robert S. Riggs 46 died unexpectedly at his home on E Hunter Street. He was a native of Bellview Kentucky and a former meat cutter at Logan Kroger. Surviving include wife Dorothy mother Mrs. Fred Berner of Greenville two daughters Carolyn and Mrs Fred Carrey two sons William and Charles a sister Ruth Teaford and half brother Richard Riggs. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Roberts funeral home with the Rev. Roy E Klingler officiating burial Monday in Oak Grove cemetery.
Ancient Greek ships used remarkably light framing, gaining strength through dove tailing of planks crafted by skilled cabinetmakers.
Mrs. Charles Huff man hosted the Chummy Bridge Club at her N Market St home on Wednesday night. One guest, Mrs. Duane Shipley, joined. Mrs. Charles Davie was high and Mrs. J Russell Young second. Shipley won a guest prize. Blosser received a surprise consolation. Screeno winner was Mrs Karl Poling. A salad course closed the evening. Other members included Mrs Darley Kitchen, Mrs Ross Adcock and Mrs Lewis Graham.
Seven members of the Tuesday Sewing Club gathered at Mrs Roswell Perkins country home on Greendale Rd. in Logan. In near zero winter, the open fireplace warmed the group as they shared conversation and needlework while a yellow centered white mums arrangement decorates the table and a dessert course is served. Members listed include Mrs Harley Meyer Mrs Walter Ott Mrs Charles Davis Mrs Clarence Blosser Mrs Robert Orndoff Mrs Lawrence Webb and Mrs Francis Myers. Mrs Karl Poling will host the club in February at her South Logan home.
Tuberculin skin tests given Tuesday at Ilesboro School were read Thursday by Logan-Hocking County Health Department personnel. Only one slight reaction was found among 74 tested. Re-examination will determine if further tests are necessary.
Hocking County dog warden James Leonard reports dogs following children to Logan and Murray City schools, causing disturbances. Dogs cannot roam school grounds and will be picked up if found at large. impounded pets may be redeemed, rehomed, or destroyed after three days. Leonard has already impounded 104 strays in January.
Sheriff reports burglars break into a tool shed at the Geiger Road clay pit of the General Hocking Brick Co. Items stolen include two small cutting torches a dynamite tester come-along cable a gasoline can spark plugs and 25 gallons of gasoline. Burglary reported by plant superintendent Don Russell. Entry gained by prying the shed door.
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