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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1955

Page

11

Flames destroy home as couple escapes onto roof

Fire destroyed a residence in Stratisville Saturday night. Ela Ambrose, 30s, and her son escaped to the porch roof as flames spread from the rear to the exterior of the Joan Whitmer home. Firemen rescued them after officers detected smoke and flames, likely from an overheated furnace or wiring. They were given lodging with Shorty Stover.

Hstratisville Foster Amiterre Jaddere Mrone Hames Wee Joan Whitmer Seeee Dam Foster Amorose Ambrose Shorty Stover

Rauch Deaths and Fire Damage Report in Lancaster

John A. Rauch 83 dies at his son's home in Lancaster County after long affiliation with Jadinian Co and serving as plant superintendent. Four great grandchildren survive. services set for Forest Rose Cemetery. Fire at Lattava Garage destroys building and machinery, damages exceed 125000 dollars. Ormand Lattava cites cutting torch near gasoline as cause.

John A. Rauch Son COGAN Jahna Sr S Fvangelital Lutheran Poin Lancaster H. Flaurr Lancaster Dames Mckee Fred Rauch Q Qantton Lattava Offers, Inc Ormand Lattava Royermen Deen Columbus St Standay Andrew Schilling Forest Rose Cemetery Frank Elsmith

Tear tab design promises easier to carry quart

A new container claims reduced leaks and greater convenience with a tear tab on top for controlled usage. The maker invites inquiries for details and ordering information.

Issuing Bond Makes Debt Long Term

The Treasury will issue a 40 year bond on February 1 signaling confidence that the business downturn has ended. The ultralong issue, the longest since the 30 year Panama Canal bond of 1911, carries 4 percent interest. This marks a shift to long term debt under President Eisenhower to reduce refinancing risk and aid monetary policy and investment.

Washington Treasury Panama Canal AOL Eisenhower

Moonshiner Jailed Fin ed in Federal Case

Logan area case in Columbus District Federal Court saw Carl C. Huston receive a 90 day jail term and a $500 fine after conviction for manufacturing moonshine. A raid Dec 4 found a 50 gallon condenser, six fermenters, 135 gallons of mash and 12 gallons of whiskey in a basement still. Huston faced charges of manufacture and possession of moonshine as U.S. commissioner Robert L. Newlyn presided.

Logan New Straitsville Columbus Mel G.underwood Carl C. Huston Huston Federal State Perry County Robert L. Newlyn U.S

Two Enter Primary Race Two Candidates File Petitions

Logan voters see two more entrants Friday for city primary petitions. Ruth Easterling seeks renomination as city auditor on the Democratic ticket. Warren Johnson, Republican, aims for city council president. Two more Democrat mayoral hopefuls: Rolland Schorr and Francis Myers. Mayor Joseph Phillips filed Republican, with no GOP opposition yet. Filing deadline is 4 p.m. February 19.

Logan Ruth Easterling Warren Johnson Easterling Cir Johnson Rolland Schorr Francis Myers Joseph

Hospital Study Signals Medical Progress

Fragmentary OCR notes mention TB hospital study, lamgama, aims, and hopes for improved care. garbled lines reference patients, testing, and potential outcomes amid unclear details. The fragment hints at a hospital research effort in tuberculosis treatment and future prospects.

Urgent Blood Drive Appeals for Donors at Center

Emergency plea seeks donors to meet a blood shortage with a drive at the Columbus Regional Blood Center. Requests aim to fit factory workers and others after hours, offering appointments for Wednesday visits and extended hours from 1 pm to 5 pm. Call center coordinators for slots and directions.

Logan Mary Thompson Columbus Toni Brethren Red Crosse Thia

Nirs Pletcher Dies Friday in Extension Class

Obituary notes death of Nirs Pletcher with sparse details. Mentions associations with Laine Ria and legates. fragmentary text references a boat and a Mesale Tadle event. Further readable items include dates and places unclear due to OCR errors.

Beepee Sonam ATG Et Beneers Legates Laine Ria Xiavuta Piont

Attains Honor Roll Students Named Across Freshman Year

Ambiguous OCR fragment records minimal names and places for students. The readable portion notes freshmen achieving honor roll status, with unclear accompanying details about individuals or institutions.

Fertilizer Arrives for TVA Demonstration Plots

Logan farmers who ordered TVA calcium metaphosphate fertilizer are notified the shipment has arrived and must be moved by Wednesday. The 30 pound bags sit on the railroad siding near Mulberry Street crossing for use on demonstration plots as part of a reduced-rate experimental program.

Logan, Hocking Logan Mulberry St Tennessee Valley Authority

Logan Social Notes and Home Demonstration Council Activities

The Logansport area report covers Wednesday Sewing Club at Mrs. Howard Kirk's home with guest list and future hosts, plus a Monthly Variety Club gathering and March of Dimes contribution. It also covers the Home Demonstration Council meeting at Ohio Power with program topics, reports on child development citizenship food and nutrition, planned bake sale, and attendance at multiple club sessions with names of participants.

Howard Kirk N. Wood Kirk Eber Mowery Lilian Winters S. Er.Erpaugh James Ridgers H. D. Saxton Marion laAllen M. B. Haney Fanny Spears Fitzgers Midland Place Jack McGuire W. Second St Virginia Griffin Har Sistan Club Membeers Joe Camipher Howard Nowels Leonard Lehman Ray Julian Grace Harsh c Parl Kitchen Standfield Home Demonstration Council Ohio Power Co Joe Campnell Clark Sheets Hal Saunders Charles Walfe Edward ‘Dalton Jacon Hahn Leonard Jahman Ray ‘Julian Franklin Newell Grace Marsh Griffin Standfeld Lester i Walker Bower

Hocking Valley Hospital Notes

Hospital notes report multiple newborns including a son for Mr and Mrs Walter Bumgardner at Nelsonville Route 2 and a son for Mr and Mrs Emery McConaha at Logan Route 4. Other births listed include Mrs Forest Zinn of McArthur and Harry Chapman of Logan.

Emery McConaha Logan Walter Bumgardner Nelsonville Forest Zinn McArthur Harry Chapman Robert E. Perry Edward Mundy

Mount Olive Social News Fragments

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Circle and family and Mrs. Lettie Frank and son spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Price and family. Willard Pigott and daughters spent Sunday afternoon with Roy Bush of Racine. Roger and Darrell Deems and Perry Curtis and family of Doppa with Harold Brewer. Mrs. Snzy Young at Emmett Stethem’s. Mary Connley of Route 7 Saturday with cousin Marjorie Bissel. Rodney Pierce, employed on the H. V. Criss place, weekend with his family. Roland Stethem and family visited Emmett Stethem’s Saturday afternoon.

Mount Olive Douglas Circle Lettie Frank Charles Price Willard Pigotti Roy Bush Racine Roger Darrell Deems Parkersburg Perry ‘Curtis Doppa Harold Brewer Charlex Powell Snzy Young Emmett Stethem Mary Connley Route 7 Marjorie Bissel Rodney Pierce H. V. Criss Roland Stethem

Obituary Notices and Local Illness Reports in Cheshire

Fragments from Cheshire show notices of funerals and illnesses. Names include Mrs Nola Knight, Mrs Pansy Spires, Mrs Ann Knight, Mrs Hazel Swisner, and Mrs G A Fied, with relatives Harve Littie and B L Hern mentioned. Also noted births and family health updates with references to Mr and Mrs J F Sayie, and a grandson for Mr Bert Hern.

Cheshire Iward Underwood Fosters Charles Hern B. L. Hern J. F. Sayie Floreffe Bert Hern

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