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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1951

Page

3

Tax Reports To Be Filed By August

Ohio vendors must file semi annual sales tax reports covering January 1 to June 30, 1951 by July 31. An examiner will assist at the Logan Courthouse July 26–27. bring last report, records of sales, and stamp purchases. File with the Treasurer of State in Columbus, P O Box 1799.

Logan Ohio Department of Taxation Division of Sales and Excise Taxes Hocking County P. O. Box Columbus

Board of Education Seeks Coal Bids for Local Schools

LOGAN The West Hocking County Local School District invites lump coal bids, screened and delivered as needed, for Gibisonville Laurelville and Rockbridge schools. Bids due to Clerk J F McGrady by 12:00 noon Tuesday Aug 7. Board may reject any or all bids.

Logan Board of Education West Hocking County Gibisonville Laurelville Rockbridge J. F. McGrady

River traffic at Gallipolis and nearby locks in late day report

List of vessels passing through Gal lipolis locks on Tuesday with times for Viking Prince Solvay Ernestine Jean Marie Camilla H. and others on the Kanawha and nearby rivers. Gauges read upper 18.4 feet lower 10.3 feet and roll at Kanawha Falls at 1.30 feet.

Marmet Cook Winfield Cherokee Roland Patriot Indiana Monongahela Jefferson Atlas Stevenson Sohio State Kanawha Falls

Divorce Granted to Dorothy Johnson in Johnson Case

Dorothy Johnson Logan of Lau relville RFC is granted a divorce from Daniel Johnson on grounds of gross neglect of duty and abandonment. The custody of their child is awarded to Dorothy Johnson.

Logan Dorothy Johnson Laurelville Rfc Daniel Johnson

Ver nin Fined for Speeding in Gallipolis Court

Robert J. Ver nin, 45, of Columbus was fined ten dollars and costs Tuesday in municipal court by Judge William H. Janes for speeding.

Gallipolis Robert J. Vernin Columbus William H. Janes

Film on U S meat industry to be shown at Kiwanis dinner

The Kiwanis Club will present a film covering 16 thousand miles of U S meat industry at the Farmers Hotel during the Wednesday dinner meeting at 6 p m, announced Paul Watson the club president.

Gallipolis Kiwanis Farmers Hotel United States Paul Watson Kiwanis Club

Holdren and Simos Granted Logan Marriage License

A marriage license was issued to Robert Eugene Holdren age 23 of Logan and Undine Simos age 22 of Logan Route 2.

Logan Robert Eugene Holdren Undine Simos

Gallia County 4-H Club Activities Reported Across Several Groups

Multiple Gallia County 4-H clubs met in July and early July at homes and halls. Reports covered project talks on table setting and hemming towels, devotions, and new advisors. Picnics, bake sales, and softball plans were discussed. several clubs named news reporters and prepared for upcoming district events and state fair.

Perry Clod Hoppers Perry School Harland Wood Mickey Morgan Charles Ellis Little Kgger Valley Boys Edmund Swisher Mike Fulton Carlos Swisher Jimmy Burleson Huber Fulton Briggs Kirby George Kirby Vinton Leeds Arlene Glenn Marjorie McCarley Irene Glenn Shelba Ward Raccoon Valley Don Dorothy Swisher Don Swisher Court House Chillico April Thompson Mary Fulton Donna Thompson

Rotary Hears BIS Chaplain

Rev. Charles Harrison chaplain at the Lancaster Boys Industrial School told Lo gan Rotarians that the world must learn to live together or perish. He warned the human race now holds power to destroy itself and urged facing reality as essential. Claude Chrisman chaired and plans for the annual club assembly next Monday were announced.

Logan lIn Logan Rotarians Charles Harrison Lancaster Boys Industrial School Harrison Claude Chrisman

Local residents host visiting relatives and friends

Letart Falls area residents hosted and visited relatives and friends from Greenfield Akron Columbus Belpre Roanoke and beyond. Weekend guests included John Stevens Cullo den West Virginia and Ray Allen of Akron while church groups held activities at Junction City and Portland Park.

Ray Allen Virginia Ann Akron Letart Falls Phylis Adams Vera Eleanore Norris Junction City Wilber Gathers Larry and Garry Columbus Gather Tom Norris Blaine Farley The Baptist Church Antiquity Portland Park R. G. West W. W. Varian Lizzie Sayre R. E. Grimm Laurence Larry Ronald Paul North Ralph Saunders Walter Shane Gallipolis H. H. Manuel Racine Pauline Talkington J.D. Roush Nina Wagner Springfield Carl Adams Raymond Heusler David Daniel St. Claire Hill Tom Crow Pomeroy Robert

Security Bank at Athens Ohio June 30 1951 Report

The report lists assets and liabilities for the Security Bank at Athens Ohio as of June 30 1951. It notes total deposits 4 873 522 28 and total liabilities plus capital 9 0 The bank's capital consists of common stock valued at 100 000.00 and pledged assets of 245 300.00 The sworn statement is signed by cashier R C Cook and directors L G Worstell and L Jones with notary Evelan .

Athens Ohio United States GMS Cnet Tota Otate R. C. Cook

Amesville News Highlights Local Events and Visits

A tame visitor deer aided shrub cleanup and sampled gardens before a game warden returned it to the wild. Methodist ladies cleaned the church for a reception for new minister and wife Mr and Mrs Frazier. 4-H girls met at Shirley Potter home with Mary Fockler presiding. Junior talent show at Mechanicsburg school featured Dreaming and The Friendship Song. A stork shower for Rita Keirns hosted by Alene King with many attendees. Nearby visits include Mr and Mrs Ralph McLeod and children from Mansfield Ohio. Bill Bryson, home on leave from Greenland, returns to Dhahran after brief stateside stop. G A Gardner family vacationed in Michigan. The Morrison reunion was held July 4 at Emmett Kincade’s.

Amesville Amenville Methodist Church Robert Keirns Rita LaFollette McDougal Betty Vaughn Joyce James Jack Keirns Isabelle McCune Eanor O’neal Donna Burns Leo White Harlan Cagg Louise Keirns Maude O’neal Virginia Holzer Louise King Garnet LaFollette Alene King Rita Keirns J. F. Weber Marietta Joe Hune Rita George D. King Betty McDaniel Norma Walton Ralph McLeod Charles Keith Karen Letha Jimmy Mansfield Ohio Dhahran Saudi Arabia G. A. Gardner Michigan The Grange Kenneth Vernon Louise Linscott Morrison Emmett Kincade Guysville

Laurel Cliff Social visitors and local arrivals listed

Mr and Mrs Jim Hilt and relatives from Gallia County spend a day with Mr and Mrs C F Hilt. Visitors include Mrs A Munfee Syracuse and Mrs Lester Brookover, and many others from Dayton Columbus St Albans Florida and Cynthiana. Several attend funeral services for Ray Finlan at Ewing funeral home.

Laurel Cliff Jim Hilt Gallia County Hilt C. F. Hilt A. Munfee Syracuse Lester Brookover Orville Allen Herman Kayser Jackie Dayton Mar! Harris George Wiski St. Albans W. Va Charles Diehl H. R. Granville Sharp U.S. Navy Richard Sharp Hamden Ross Kerr Columbus Kerr John Diehl Hugh Ferguson Marion Howell Nancy Walker Pearl Parker Glenn Dill Holzer Hospital Carl McDover Doris Leifheit Helen Leifheit Sidney Leifheit Ray Finlan Ewing Funeral Home

Bids Opened for Highway Repair Jobs in Ohio

The State Highway Department opened bids totaling 2 761 385 dollars for maintenance projects across several counties. Projects include resurfacing 2.32 miles of U S Route 50 in Elk Township and McArthur with asphalt concrete, estimated at 41 900 dollars, bid by Brewer and Brewer Sons Inc of Chillicothe. Additional items cover bituminous treatment on multiple routes in Athens Gallia Meigs and Vinton counties with total estimate 123 148 dollars, bid by Highway Maintenance Co of Athens at 130 930 dollars.

Columbus State Highway Department Vinton Elk Township McArthur Brewer and Brewer Sons, Inc Chillicothe Athens Gallia Meigs

Mason County Land Transfers List Full of Real Estate Details

A long record details numerous transfers of parcels across Mason County. Listings include transfers from R. C. King and Vada King to F. M. Reynolds. Layne and Dyer Lane to Lester and Sevilla Ohlinger. and many more in Graham, Lewis, Hannan, Cooper, Arbuckle, and Glendenin districts, with multiple tracts, lots, and town additions.

R. C. King Vada King F. M. Reynolds Graham Harry Layne Geraldine Dyer Lane Lester K. Ohlinger Sevilla Ohlinger Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Layne and Ohlinger New Haven Russell Oshel Velma M. Oshel George O. Harper Elain Harper Lot Lewis Otho L. Lieving Elsie Lieving Thelma Capehart Emma J. Kincaid Sybil _Leport Terry Raymond Terry Denver Leport Thelma Elizabeth Arbuckle Robert L. Spurlock Mabel Spurlock Stanley Nance Rosie Nance Hannan T. O. Mattox Ewart Mattox Charles B. Connolly Sylvia Connolly Cooper District Christine Fruth Ralph A. Pickens Margaret A. Pickens Waggener Mason Myrtie Hesson Lesie R. Hesson Charles R Mabel Gerlach Grant O. Roush Thelma & Roush Edgar C. Layne Marie Layne Milton Selby Willard W. Barnette Thelma O. Capehart Henry N. Roush Lesta A. Roush Fred C. Johnson Sue Johnson Eulah Redman Thomas Redman Darsel F. Russell Margorie Russell Clyde L. Russell Earlie W. Russell Utley Burris Bessie Burris Robert William Oliver Vonna Mae Oliver Glendenin D. T. Wartenberg Evan Wartenberg Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Point Pleasant

Alfred Alfreds teams win in local weight pulling contest

The Douglas team took third in the small weight division, George Guthrie’s group won the medium, and Clarence Henderson’s team placed second in the heavy class. Local notices mention visits, deaths, and community events including a July 20 Alfred 4-H ice cream social at the ball diamond.

Alfred Douglas George Guthrie Clarence Henderson Osie Mae Harper Raymond Harper David West Myron Athens Myrtie Virgil A. Swartz John Koehler Sumner Lois Ann Swartz Shade Norma Jean Robinson Alfred Boys Alfred Ball Diamond Clara Folirod Nina Robinson Thelma Henderson Grace Clark Rachel Guthrie Bernice Swartz

Presbyterian Picnic Draws About 60 Women

About 60 women attended the annual Women’s Association picnic supper of the Presbyterian Church at Rachelmacher Park Monday evening. Guests included Mrs. Harry Wright of Logan, Mrs. Gail Truman of Brookville Pennsylvania, and Mrs. Amos Potts Jr. Mrs. Truman and Mrs. Potts were guests of Mrs. Amos Potts on East Main Street.

Edward Francis Buys Sportsman Grill in Logan

Edward Francis of Logan has purchased the Sportsman Grill from Dr. and Mrs. Claude C. Lyon. No policy changes are planned. the restaurant will continue serving lunches and dinners under new ownership.

Edward Francis Logan Sportsman Grill Claude C. Lyon Francis

Labor Dispute at National Supply Co Continues

Logan report shows 30 pipe shop and pipe yard workers laid off after joining District No 50 of the United Mine Workers Union. About 10 nonunion salaried warehouse and store employees remain at work as negotiations await a Pittsburgh plant representative.

Logan National Supply Co District No. 50 United Mine Workers Union UMW National Supply Company Pittsburgh

GOP Women Leader Visits Columbus and Nearby Cities

Mrs. Golda Edmundson of Columbus, executive secretary of the Ohio Federation of Republican Women's Clubs and president of the Franklin County Republican Women's Club, called on local GOP leaders in Logan yesterday and planned visits to Nelsonville and Athens to meet with Republican leaders.

Logan Golda Edmunson Columbus Edmundson Ohio Federation of Republican Women’s Clubs Franklin County Republican Women’s Club Nelsonville Athens

Tolliver Divorce Grants Temporary Child Custody

The Court of Common Pleas awarded temporary custody of the children to Pauline Tolliver in the divorce action against Edward Tolliver. The proceedings included company negotiations and comments on lingering difficulties after the representative's arrival and completion of talks.

Logan Court of Common Pleas Pauline Tolliver Edward Tolliver

Wingroves and Hammonds Visit in Logan Texas

Mr and Mrs Paul Wingrove of Logan visit in Texas with Mr Wingroves father. Mr and Mrs Lester Hammond of Rome NY and their children Sandra Sue and Gary stay in Logan for a week visiting Mrs Lafe Hammond on N Walnut Street.

Paul Wingrove Logan Wingrove Texas Lester Hammond Rome N. Y Sandra Sue Gary Mr. Hammond Lafe Hammond N. Walnut St

Liver storage guidance for kitchen use

A fragment notes a measurement of liver storage or handling guidance with unclear terms and specifications. It references approximately two pints and mentions caaee and Ait context. No identifiable people or organizations are clearly confirmed in the readable text.

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