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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1952

Page

9

Logan 29 Petitions Circulating Ahead of May Primary

County elections board reports 25 petitions circulating with a Feb 6 filing deadline for the May 6 primary. John McClain Democrat seeks county treasurer, Ralph Moorhead Republican incumbent also circulating. Key races include county commissioners with four Democrats and three Republicans. Incumbents Owens and Schultz seek reelection, joined by Vor and Bierly. Republicans Armstrong Ringhiser and Baker also circulating. County recorder candidates include Bratton Gleason Carpenter. Engineer petitions from Seabright and Welker. Two candidates for clerk of courts Thelma Keyes and Gladys Gerken. Sheriff A J Waldron seeks reelection, with Democrat William Lafferty. Republican Dean Collison announces bid for representative to the General Assembly. Leslie Johnson and Rolland Bright circulations ongoing. Prosecuting Attorney Murray seeks reelection. Dr J Ward Doering to seek Democratic coroner nomination. Hocking County Democratic Executive Committee endorses Evelyn Lappen for clerk of the county board of elections and John Ayers to chair the committee. Term of clerk Dean Collison expires March 1.

Logan Board of Elections John McClain Starr Township Ralph Moorhead Albert Seabright Lou Welker Thelma Keyes Gladys Gerken A. J. Waldron William Lafferty Dean Collison General Assembly Leslie Johnson Rolland Bright Fred Murray J. Ward Doering Hocking County Democrat Executive Committee Evelyn Lappen Hubert Lappen County Board of Elections

Hamden Obituary Notes and Local Social Visits

Funeral services were held at the Hamden Methodist Church for Henry James Matteson 13 son of Leland and Marjorie Harris Matteson Jr burial followed at Hamden Cemetery. Survivors include three brothers a sister and grandparents with multiple relatives and friends from Columbus Dayton Clifton and Wellston attending. Other items note guests and local visits plus a hospital stay and a station sale to Theiner Biffle.

Hamden Henry James Matteson Leland Marjorie Harris Matteson Methodist Church Lockwood Hamden Cemetery Robert David Jackie Lynn Leland Matteson Henry Harris Lewis Andrinetta James Hunt John Hunt Edward Mather Columbus John Matteson Dayton Ralph Matteson Clifton Ethel Matthew Harry McNeal Dave Steen Carl Steen Melvin Steen Reba Matthews Chillicothe Albert Walter Berryman Portsmouth Galvin Ray Berryman Maysville Cecil Norris Orient John Rateliff Minnie Gibson Charles Mathery Bobby Carolyn Beryl Gibson Robert Phillips Leo Harper Betty and Edgar Wellston Paul M. Bagley Mollie Bagley John Salts Roger Ida Salts Autye Baker Dolpha Perry Route 15 Theiner Biffle James Salmons Grace Harris Cora Swartz Marion Leland Matteson, Jr Hocking Valley Hospital Church St D. M. Bryson William Cassill Oliver Bryson Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Harve Houston Charles Florida Harold Freasel Earl Roberts Raymond Haynes E. R. Haynes

Hocking County Land Transfers Reported

Lucille and Ralph Rush transfer one half acre to George and Inez Davis in Falls Gore Township. Lucy and Samuel Stewart deed real estate in Falls to Carl Bussart and others. Clara and Rolland Adams move Lot 843 in Logan to L P Mooney and Lola Mooney. James and Oma Stewart sell two tracts in Starr Township to William and Loretta Stewart. Marie Carpenter estate executor transfers part of Lot 809 in Logan to Charlies and Carrie Stone.

Lucille Ralph Rush George Inez Davis Falls-Gore Township Lucy Samuel Stewart Carl. Bussart, Et al Falls Township Clara Rolland Adams L. P Lola Mooney Logan James Oma Stewart William Loretta Stewart Starr Township Marie Carpenter Charlies Carrie Stone

Buck Run Buck Run Birthday Dinner In Columbus

Miss Eliza Kline and Perry Kline celebrated Perry's birthday with a chicken dinner hosted by Eliza Kline. The Klines and Woltz family visited in Columbus with Etta Kline and Mrs. Eliza Kline joining. Various Woltz and Nihiser family members made visits and repairs nearby.

Buck Run Eliza Kline Dave Woltz Perry Kline Columbus Etta Kline Lancaster J. E. Woltz Edwin Woltz Clyde Nihiser Freddie Perry Hubert Stiverson Rolland Bailey Effie Woltz

Local Social Notes Highlight Campbells Garvin Mahaffeys

Mrs Minnie Campbell of Columbus spent a weekend with her niece Mrs John Bishop. Mrs Mary Garvin was in Alheny on business. Mr and Mrs Stanley Stone visited Charleston relatives. John Mahaffey called to veterans hospital for examination and will return for a month of treatment. Mrs John Mahaffey stayed in Rutland with her parents while husband sought care. Estel Jones entered Holzier Hospital for surgery. Mr and Mrs Jim Mahaffey of Columbus visited Mahaffeys. Mrs Gay Mahaffey saw her mother at Radcliff before road closure. Mrs D E Wood.

Minnie Campbell Columbus John Bishop Mary Garvin Alheny Stone Stanley Stone Charleston John Mahaffey Veterans Hospital Rutland Roy Tillis Estel Jones Holzier Hospital Jim Mahaffey Clumbus Vern Watterson Robert Beegle Stella Dickey Athens Cash Stratton Beegle Dick Beegle Akron Lee Jackson Marietta Linda Carolyn Cleland Frank Cleland Otis McClintock Guy Neigler George McClintock Point Pleasant W. Va Detroit Mich Robert McClintock McClintock Owen Watson Mason Clinie Veatrice McClintock Robert Norman Shamblin Herman Reese Cheshire Ray McDade Carroll Balser Lawrence Balser Shirley Balser Mansfield Ralph West

Visits by Local Families Highlight Hemlock Grove Gatherings

Hemlock Grove residents reported guests from Point Pleasant and Nelsonville as well as visits among local families. Orville Midkiff of Nelsonville toured with the Wilbur Midkiff household. Rosalie Nelson from Shade stayed with Ruth and Linda Stockton. The Ziba Midkiff family and Cecil joined the Heilman home in Bunker Hill. Porter Midkiff also visited with the Romine sisters.

Hemlock Grove Eldon Clark Grant Roberts Point Pleasant Ollie Clark Orville Midkiff Nelsonville Wilbur Midkiff Rosalie Nelson Shade Ruth Linda Stockton Ziba Midkiff Cecil R. V. Heilman Bunker Hill Porter Midkiff Bert Romine Frances Romine

Joint Installation of Pythian Sisters and Knights of Pythias

Wilkesville held a joint installation as Pythian Sisters installed Alice Raines and others with Jewell Strong guiding. Knights of Pythias elected Harold Cottrill and peers with Raymond C. Patton installing. Fried fish relish plate and potato salad rounded the session.

Harold Cottrill Alva Mahaffey Floyd Cottrill Kent Campbell Frank Nelson Paul Montgomery Lawrence Strausbaugh Max Hall Garton Foley Raymond C. Patton Nelsonville

Lack of Volunteers Cancels Polio March

Logan will not participate in the Mother's March on Polio program with only two volunteers, Miss Jeanette Ruth and her sister Mrs. Shirley Thomas, turning up for last night’s planning meeting. Jesse Columber and Carl Blosser led the drive effort.

Logan Jeanette Ruth Shirley Thomas Jesse Columber Carl Blosser

Mrs. Bertha Lehman Dies at 72 in Oroville

Mrs. Bertha Lehman age 72 wife of William Lehman died at 5 10 pm Monday at her Oroville home. She was a native of Hocking County and survived by husband two sons Herbert of Van WV Leroy of Gordon WV two daughters Mrs Harley Fritz of Fort Bragg NC and Mrs John S Jerrell of Oreville 21 grandchildren and one brother James Matheny of Springfield. Funeral services 2 pm Thursday at Oreville EUB Church Rev Clyde Hinton officiating burial in Smiths Chapel Cemetery. Friends may call at Lehman residence this evening.

Oreville Eub Church Clyde Hinton Smith's Chapel Cemetery Lehman

Eliz Forest Diehl of Chillicothe Dies at Jan 26

Elizabeth Forest Diehl formerly of Zaleski died in a Chillicothe hospital on January 26. Mr. and Mrs. Diehl had lived here for years before moving to Chillicothe. Rites were held for Rebecca Ann Loper infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lopez. Burial was in McArthur Cemetery.

Zaleski Elizabeth Forest Diehl Chillicothe Chillicothe Hospital Diehl Rebecca Ann Loper Robert Lopez McArthur Richard O'Leary Dicky Athens James McKibben David Thomas Proctorville Albert James Thomas Pittsburgh John Chapman Howard McGranor Columbus Charles Cook White Cross Hospital W. G. Betz Mary L. Tripp Watt Hill

Community Notes From Ewington Area Visits and Dances

Mr and Mrs Charles Russell of Athens and Mrs Mary Green and daughter Blanche Mays of New Marshfield visited the Harley Green home. Ralph Wiseman and Frank Gray of Wilkesville were business visitors. Harley Green George Tyler and Esther White attended a dance at Eagles Hall Gallipolis. The Dewey Good E L Cottrill George Killin and daughter Janell Mr and Mrs Edward Parsone and Mr and Mrs A Woodall visited Francis Cottrill family. Ross Baker and James Unroe visited the Terry family. Tommy and Margaret Ann Sprouse Bernard Friend Janet McGhee Sallie Ann Johnson attended a dance at Legion Hall near Wilkesville. George Killin recently visited Gallipolis. Mrs Verna Woodall.

Ewington Charles Russell Athens Mary Green Blanche Mays New Marshfield Harley Green Ralph Wiseman Frank Gray Wilkesville George Tyler Esther White Eagles Hall Gallipolis Dewey Good E. L. Cottrill George Killin Janell Edward Parsone Woodall Francis Cottrill Ross Baker James Unroe Terry Tommy Margaret Ann Sprouse Bernard Friend Janet McGhee Sallie Ann Johnson Legion Hall Verna Woodall

Racine Social Notes Celebrate Birthday and Visits

Mrs Eliza Apgar marked her 80th birthday with a card and handkerchief shower. The Knightsteps were honored guests at a buffet hosted by the Simpsons. The column lists numerous local visits, illnesses, travels, and a school injury in Racine as families and friends share news of the week.

Racine Eliza Apgar Robert Knightstep Edward Simpson Glen Simpson Chester Simpson Bryan William Simpson Calvin Bruce Simpson Bruce Middleport Lavinia Simpson James Simpson Lillian Simpson Knightstep James Jividen Cincinnati J_ Jividen Mary Jividen New Martinsville W.va Charles Bailey Cleland Fern Norris Norman Norris Franklin Norris van Darby Charleston P'pley Harold Weatherholt Gal

Oldest Messenger carriers listed in Hocking County youths

Laurelville teen Stanley Huggins ranks among the oldest Messenger carriers with over four and a half years on the route. The list includes Buck Edgar Union Furnace Wayne Bowlby West Logan Melvin MacCombs Kimberly Melvin Pyle Millfield Melvin Wallis Athens and William Carrico Stewart with start dates from 1947 to 1948.

Stanley Huggins Laurelville Messenger Buck Edgar Union Furnace Hocking County Wayne Bowlby West Logan Weber

Perry County Court Notes Highlights Probate and Marital Actions

In New Lexington the Perry County court handled guardianship bills, estate filings, and private sales orders. Proceedings include Rufus Dornbier seeking $217 in bills, Johnson C. F. Jones contesting $1421.10 against Denver Jones et al, and ad ministrator actions for Henry Marren and Carrie Newman. Divorces granted for Louise B Creiglow v Stanton Ray Creiglow and Katherine Gaddis suit with next friend. Marriage licenses issued for Fraticelli Lashley and Josslyn Harrah couples. Realty transfers list multiple township deeds and right of way conveyances.

New Lexington Rufus Dornbier Catherine Mae Rehart Johnson C. F. Jones Addie Jones Denver Jones Henry Michael Marren Daniel C. Jenkins Mary Zita Marren Edna Newman Carrie Newman C. E. French J. H. Talley C. L. Noce Rufus F. Dornbier Elizabeth Genevieve Anderson Noah W. Mohler Ray Griggs Carlos Wolfe Elza A. Russell Pedro Industrial Commission of Ohio Louise B. Creigilow Stanton Ray Creiglow Katherine Gaddis Helda Smith Near Corning Clarence A Gaddis Congo Charles M. Fraticelli Rita M. Uhl Reading Township G. L Irene Eppley Ohio Fuel Gas Co Hopewell May McCaughey Harold and Rothy McInerney Harrison Township Chester Elizabeth Lehman Owen R Faye Koehler Enna Moore Snyder and Swanson, Inc Bernard

Jenkins Named Second Choice of Ohio Delegates

Congressman Thomas A. Jenkins, leader of Ohio Republicans, is identified as the second choice for the presidency by Ohio delegates. Primary voting is set for May 6 with February 2 as the petition deadline to appear on the ballot. Ohio will send 56 delegates and 56 alternates to the Chicago convention.

Ironton Thomas A. Jenkins Ohio Taft Tom Jenkins Chicago

Funeral services for Flora Evans held in Logan

Funeral services for Flora Evans age 71 of Logan were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Leonard funeral home with Rev. John Devol officiating. Organist Carl Spence played music. Pallbearers were Jack Miller, Fred Miller, Howard Wiseman, Howard Linscott, Kenneth Helber and John Rachus. Interment followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Flora Evans Leonard Funeral Home John Devol Mr. Devol Carl Spence Jack and Fred Miller Howard Wiseman Howard Linscott Kenneth Helber John Rachus Oak Grove Cemetery

Alice Carr hosts Country Club gathering at Millfield

Mrs. Alice Carr entertained at the Millfield Country Club with noon dinner for eight guests and 13 members. The afternoon featured officer elections with Frances Wallace as president and Mabel Sanders, Eda Heffken, Mary Brown in vice roles. Birthdays for Carr and Wyllie Belden noted amid local visits and family news.

Donna Powell Steve Sue Powell Nellie Russell James Wallace Carr Frances Wallace Eda Heffken Mabel Sanders Mary Brown Alice Carr Wyllie Belden Leroy Brown Zella Brown Springfield Grover Patton Toledo Patton Fred Wemmer George Shaner Trimble Charles Martin Olive Brookins Guy Brookins Chauncey Helen Howard Elizabeth Robinett William Sisson Gertrude Brown Orvil Boudinot Harold Sams Jane Edward Sams Zanesville Brown Sams Paul Gould

Family notices and service news from Blue Lake area

Measles illness affects 13 member Hunt family while Dwight Ellwood McLaughlin sails from Valencia to visit relatives in California. Dwaine McLaughlin in Guam and Cpl Billy Chevalier sails to Bamberg Germany. Pfe John Unroe drives ambulance in Heidelberg. Charles Lee Barcus heads to Alaska. Adam Brucker and C E Sheets celebrate anniversaries. Clark Richard Truax, 72, and Elsie Mae Spradlin, 17, noted in Logan listings.

Blue Lake Clyde Hunt Dwight Ellwood McLaughlin Valencia Spain Edith Trotter Betty Mary Dwight McLaughlin Dwaine McLaughlin Guam Cpl Billy Chevalier Bamberg Germany Pfe John Unroe Heidelberg Lester Unroe Charles Lee Barcus Harvey Barcus Alaska Adam Brucker C. E. Sheets

Military Mail Call notice names service members

The Messenger lists Gilkey Guy F. and Cecil C. Taylor as service personnel. Gilkey is Pvt. Guy F. Gilkey of Middleport RA 15471888, 15th Co., 10th Batt., HITC, APO 957, c o Postmaster, San Francisco. Taylor is Pro Cecil C. of Pomeroy Route 1 AF 15462961, 3650th Inst. Sq, Box 165, Sampson Air Force Base, Geneva New York.

Gilkey Pvt Guy F Middleport 15Th Co 10Th Batt HITC C-O San Francisco Calif Taylor Cecil C Sampson Air Force Base Geneva, N, Y

County PMA Reports Due in Hocking County

Logan Hocking County participants in the Production and Marketing Administration program face a deadline to sign 1951 performance reports tomorrow, says PMA chairman Paul Shaw. About 600 farmers have signed, with roughly 100 still needing to sign to receive 1951 approved practice payments.

Logan Hocking County Paul Shaw PMA Shaw

West Columbia visitors stop by Point Pleasant and beyond

Recent Point Pleasant guests include Mr. and Mrs. Alburtis Young and Leah Vanmeter along with Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Northup. Mrs. Lizzie Stewart visited her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Blessing, and Jess Lynes of Mason also called on Point Pleasant residents.

West Columbia Point Pleasant Alburtis Young Leah Vanmeter Darrell Northup Lizzie Stewart Paul Blessing Jess Lynes Mason Milton Knapp Floyd Sarrs Ben O. Roush Daisy Knapp Dickie Buckie Helen Elias Peachie Juanita Roush Middleport Doris Eads Etta Lou Linda Sue Ray Brumbley Jimmie Lee James Lee Milbia Stewart Icenour New Haven Ella Stewart Helen FE Roush

Hocking Valley Hospital Birth Announces Rowland Daughter

Mr and Mrs Leslie Rowland Gibisonville welcomed a daughter at Hocking Valley Hospital. Admitted for care was Merritt Wonn Jr Logan city patient.

Hocking Valley Hospital Leslie Rowland Gibisonville Merritt Wonn, Jr Logan

Seniors Lead High School Honor Roll Representatives

Logan High School announces third six week honor roll with seniors at 37.7 percent of the class. Names include Room 20 students Jim Alibery Jean Bowen Mary Christman John Church and others, plus juniors and sophomores also listed.

Logan Howard E. Kirk Logan High School Room 20 Jim Alibery Jean Bowen Mary Christman John Church Mark Forsythe Doris Huston Florence Litz Eloise Pol Mary Ferguson Robert Cox Mary Greathouse John Heft Vera Lindsey Sue Showalter Larry Swartz Martha Tipton Kathryn van Sickle Jeri Weiss

Shawnee Social Notes and Local Visits Reported

Local solicitors for the polio fund drive are listed with W. C. Roberts as chairman. A bake sale is planned by Circle 1 WSCS on Main Street at 1 p.m. New baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Jack McLaughlin of Bowling Green on January 20 at Wood County Hospital. Several Shawnee residents attend a Columbus funeral. others visit with relatives in Cadiz, Columbus, and Somerset. Billy Wilcox is in satisfactory condition after illness.

Shawnee Edse Wilcox Isabelle Davis Dorothy Seaman Nora Jones Margaret Hopkins Robina Stoyle Alberta Griffith Louise Kepis FE. G. Blake Estella Opperman Mary Nicholas Mildred Starkey Eleanor Gaddis James Simpson Betty Jewett Mary Hatem W. C. Roberts Brreatha Potter Edith Opperman Richard Hopkins Patty Eddie Ben Cadiz Edward Hopkins Margaret Collins Dave Collins Sons Columbus Circle 1 WSCS Main St Jack McLaughlin Bowling Green Wood County Hospital Ray McLaughlin Dave Evans Billy Wilcox Bill Duvall Nelsonville A. E. Duvall John D. Davis Llewellyn Davis Cathrine Welsh Some

Illness and Deaths Across Communities Mentioned

Notice lists several death and illness items from Hewitts Crossing Lima Mascoutah and New York City. George Holdren’s funeral in Athens Ohio and relatives in Lima Mansfield Chicago Co V Hester and the Hester family mark anniversaries and visits. A Mission Church rug purchase and a missionary service planned January 31 accompany local social notes.

Isaac Penrod Hewitts Crossing Carl French William Lima New York G. K. Lowry Mascoutah George Schulz Charles Bodkin Gerald McWhorter Bertha Lightfritz George Hold Denver Rowland Co. V. Hester Clifford Swaim Cincinnati Swaim

Letart Falls Social Notes Bloom With Local Events

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Roush of Cincinnati, a former Letart Falls resident, were held at the Methodist Church. Burial was in Letart Cemetery. The community's March of Dimes drive yielded $21.50 and the WSCS plans a Friday quilting meet. Several local families and visitors are noted in a series of social items.

Letart Falls Sarah Roush Cincinnati Methodist Church Richard DeWitt George Cotton Akron McDermit Follansbee W. Va Bertha Alexander Letart Cemetery John Hill St. Clair Hill Lois Don Bell Racine WSCS Caroline Miller Robert Crow Mayme Holmes Helen Wetzel Columbus Oliver Cadle Ric.ard Thomas Hayman Fred Cadle Niceville Fla van B. Darby Mr. Darby V. B. Darly Charleston Grace Miller

Early settlers and landmarks of Clendenin District West Virginia

Readable history of Clendenin District in Mason County detailing General Hugh Mercer’s land grants, early settlers like the Clendenins Hendersons and Steenbergen, the first mill and school, the Crab Creek post office, Mt. Pisgah Church built in 1858, and Henderson village development with railroad survey notes. Also includes 1952 probate and township bid notices from Athens County Ohio.

Clendenin Mason County West Virginia Ohio River Hugh Mercer George Washington Mercer Washington Kanawha Scotland William Clendeni Point Pleasant John Stevens Bruce Chapel Beale Arbuckle Creek Withrow John Dabney Crab Creek Mt. Pisgah Archibald Langley Peter H. Steenbergen Mercer Grant Charles Beale Steenbergen Henderson Frank Sisson Samuel H. Henderson Kanawha Valley Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad

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John Ayers Murray City Ayers George Eberst Hamden News Mrs. Lehman Racine Social Notes Ford Coachcraft Perry County Rep. Jenkins Vrs. Evans Millfield Clark Richard Truax U.S. Army Elsie Mae Spradlin the Messenger Delmar € Plumber Roger Johnson John Leach Kathryn Moore Lee Rutter Everett Shaw Don Sinnott Kenneth Walker Judy Arnold Eddie Joe Grandy Loren Inboden Wilfred Kitchen Anne Schultheis Raymond Sheets Kay Cannon Annette Davis Tom Hudson Ralph Kinney Dick Spalsbury Linda Waugh Sue Sutton Marianne Abernathy Shirley Derr Bob Myers Virginia Bower Emma Kate Mathias Nancy Shaw Mona Strawn Dolores Bester Myrna Derr Tommy Helber Glenda Leasure Mary Napier Dolores Sniff Letart C. H. Harris James Milliegan, Sr Albany Athens County James Milligan, Jr FL Newcomb Earnest Barrows Billy Barrows John F. Newcomb Rome Township Stewart W. B. Spear
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