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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1950

Page

9

Logan 4 H Contest Winners Announced

Logan Lafferty and McIntorf win Hocking County 4 H Club safety talk contest held Saturday in the courthouse auditorium. They will travel to Chillicothe to represent the county in district finals, with six girls and four boys speaking five minute safety talks.

Logan Jane Lafferty Charles Robert McIntorf Hocking County Harold C. Ruggles H. H. Lafferty Route 33 M. M. MelInturf Near Rockbridge Chillicothe Columbus Howard Nowells Samuel H. Dillon Martha Steele

Cars Damaged In Collision On Metz Road Near Ewing

Two vehicles were damaged and a driver sustained injuries after a collision on Metz Road near Ewing and Route 75 at about 5 30 p m Saturday Sheriff A J Waldron identified the drivers as Edward J Tolliver 39 of Logan Route 1 and Joanna R Fuller 22 of near New Plymouth Fuller suffered facial lacerations and knee bruises both cars sustained heavy front fender damage Deputy Sheriff O H Bryan assisted in the investigation This was the weekend sole county crash in Hocking County.

Logan Metz Ewing Route 75 A. J. Waldron Waldron Edward J. Tolliver Joanna R. Fuller New Plymouth O. H. Bryan Hocking County

Notice of Probate Sale of Barrett Estate in Trimble Township

M K Christman administrator petitions for sale of decedent Elizabeth Barrett's real estate in Trimble Township Athens County Ohio to pay debts. The court requires James Floyd Barrett and unknown heirs to answer by August 1950. Property includes four described tracts totaling multiple acres with coal rights reserved.

James Floyd Barrett M. K. Christman W.w.a Fillgabeth Barrett Athens Ohio Trimble State of John E. Johnston Wiliam Lantz John FE. Johnston James Barrett Elizabeth Barrett Arthur E. Barrett Athens County Am.ebochristman Wwa Elizabeth Har Fett

Farm Equipment Costs and Cooperative Solutions

Logan reports on how modern farming demands substantial capital for autos tractors and labor saving machines. The piece explains cost per hour of use for balers and tractors and suggests neighbor cooperation to share expensive equipment amid fluctuating farm prices.

Hocking County

Jubilee Opens For Six Days On Market Street Carnival

Logan police and fire departments prepare for a six day Jubilee on Market Street from Main to the alley between Second and Front. Harry's Greater Shows provides rides and concessions for the street carnival running through Saturday with proceeds aiding juvenile recreation programs.

Logan Market Street Logan Police Main

Copperhead Snake Spotted on Logan Street

A two and a half foot copperhead was found on a Logan sidewalk near Zanesville Avenue and East Hunter Street. Mrs. James Larimer alerted residents as Howard Blum, Blum and Sherman Sheets responded to remove the unwelcome visitor.

Logan Zanesville Ave James Larimer Hunter St Howard Blum Blum Sherman Sheets

Fine Of SLOO Costs Levied Against Driver

Logan Joe Shanley was fined 100 dollars and costs after arraignment before Mayor Roger W. Friend on driving while intoxicated charges. He was cited early Sunday on Hunter Street by city patrolmen. John McVey of Union Furnace reported the other case where Logan resident Logan John McVey posted a 300 dollar bond after pleading innocent to assault and battery charges filed by Charles Woods.

Logan Joe Shanley Roger W. Friend Hunter St John McVey Union Furnace S. B. Whitehart Charles Woods

Sheriff’s Sale in Partition for Athens County Ohio

The Ohio Common Pleas Court in Athens County orders a public auction of 40.20 acres in Section 5, Town 4 Range 13, Lodi Township, appraised at 600 dollars, with rights reserved for Ohio Fuel Gas Co. and Preston Oil Co. This sale, set for August 1, 1950, will be cash in hand and conducted by Sheriff Gheorghe Bateman with Deputy Dorothy Parmeter.

Sherife Ohio Athens Common Pleas Court Guy Hawk Arnold Brown Lodi Ohio Company Athens County Ohio Fuel Gas Company Preston Oil Company Shade Carseytown Road Carseytown Cross Moads Sand Hidge Road Iran Gheorghe Bateman Dorothy J, Parmiter Woolley, Rowland Bridgewater Plainti Atty

Community Notes of Visits and a Newborn in Columbus Area

Mr and Mrs Charles Lawrence and son Stephen of Newark visit the Brashares and others in the area. Elm Kate and Joel Mathias stay for a vacation with relatives. The Rischenns announce the birth of Melody Louise June 28 at Doctors Hospital Columbus.

Charles Lawrence Stephen Newark Charles Raney Roberta Columbus Robert Brashares Athens J. F. Brashares James Walters Marie Nolan Lancaster Earl Warthman Amanda Robert Bryan Logan C. R. Warthman J. A. Mathias Elkton Emma Kate Joel Mathias Carl Engle Old Man's Cave Leland Davis Jackson James Jones Robert Ansel J. M. Ansel Don Ansel Lake Hope Charles Evans Rockford, Il Paul Blosser New York City Baker Rheinscheid Harold Blum Linda Luther Blum Harold Heinlein Harold, Jr Walter Mathias Paul Risch Melody Louise Doctor's Hospital, Columbus William Helber

Laurel Run Socials and Visits Across Town

Mr and Mrs Raymond Andrews along with the Bigs family and Phyllis spent time in Iowa visiting relatives. J M Klenk and family visited Mrs Vance Wolfe in Sandusky and Dicken family members joined Mr and Mrs Lawrence Wolfe. Other visits included Mr and Mrs Arthur Todd with Sater household, Nora Skiner with Pete Brandon, and Herman Bumgardner with Mrs Lawrence Wolfe.

Laurel Run Raymond Andrews Emory Bigs Phyllis Maysville Road Iowa J. M. Klenk Sandusky Vance Wolfe Everett Dicken Sandra Dicken Luella Dicken New Plymouth Lawrence Wolfe Hattie Bumgardner Connett Bob McCalmont Baria Clarence Patton Arthur Todd Harold Sater Lancaster Nora Skiner Pete Brandon Logan Clarence Green Herman Bumgardner

Local Social Notes From Parkersburg Area

Mr and Mrs Paul Orr hosted visitors including Mr and Mrs Glen Ash of Parkersburg. James Bailey of Mississippi visited relatives here. Connie Kay Morarity spent a day with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Earl Morris of Marietta. Denver Frank of Canton visited with his parents Mr and Mrs Herman Frank. Mr and Mrs Jake Rose of Belpre spent the Fourth with Mr and Mrs Michael Bentz Sr. Mrs Russell Bailey and daughter Patty of Pomeroy were guests of Mr and Mrs J C McKay. Mr and Mrs Harry Lodwick of Chester and Mr and Mrs Ralph Keller and family of Reno visited Paull Orr recently.

Russell Bailey Patty Pomeroy J. C. McKay Harry Lodwick Chester Ralph Keller Jeannette Rodger Reno Paull Orr Mary McKay

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