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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1955

Page

12

Northward move sparks single women in Kemano

A Canadian feature follows Judy Maas a 22 year old from Kitimat who relocates to Kemano to take a secretary job at the Aluminum Company of Canada project. The piece highlights a skewed male to female ratio and new frontier life in northern British Columbia as workers settle into a remote, rapidly developing industrial area.

Kemano B. C NEA North America Judy Maas Iris Canada Kitimat B.C Vancouver Alu i Kill Aluminum Company of Canada Xists Judy

Glouster Area Personal News Includes Visits and Family Guests

Glouster area residents share weekend activities and visits. Francis McAllister and Paul and Joh McAllister returned from trips through Indiana and Missouri, attended church, and toured Springfield sites including Abraham Lincoln landmarks. Guests and relatives gathered for picnics and family events across the region, with multiple names and locations noted.

Ar. Ang Francis McAllister Grantsins Paul and Joh Indiana State Missour Cale Taber Springfel Springfield William ‘McAllster Btu Janna Hospital Ilinos Abraham Lincoln Oak Ridge Cemetery St.Louis Lawrence Sle Alister Robert Caldwell Connie Sunny Caldwes Lucile Thompson Thomas Sprott Ccommell University Robert Skinner, Jr New Jersey Kenneth Sinner Cincinnati Robert ‘Skinner Bernie West Donne Joe Dennison Mitchell Ann Lexington Bessie West Leo Dennison Ela Dennison Cheld Lake Burr Pata Andrew Ginnan Mary Jerry Ginan Cleveland Man Joan

Local Social Notes Highlight Athens and Columbus Visits

Alisa Huta Nojonen and Donna visited Ferrell Sunday night joining Mr and Mrs Tony Agnone of Athens. Others including Rollin Carr, Mrs Fence Weldon of Millfield, and Alva Sars of Mill Street hosted guests. A two week Flo-Mar resort trip to Lynx Tax Wisconsin involved Mr. and Mrs Surg Johnston and Patton. Ken Simpson hosted an overnight at Chauncey. Viola Sanders and Aunt Mrs Antha Earns shared time in Athens. Howard Evans family brief Akron trip after time with Ervin Kerns family in Columbus.

Alisa Huta Nojonen Athens Donna To Ferrell Tony Agnone Rollin Carr Columbus Fence Weldon Millfield Alva Sars Mill St. S Charles Fendell Columbus Surg Johnston Flo-Mar Lynx Tax Wisconsin Ralg Patton Woodrow’ Patton Ken Ifneth Simpson Chester Simpson Chauncey Richard Stalder Debora Sents Holle Stal Ute H ‘Viola Sanders Antha Howard Evans Akron Evans Ervin Kerns

Logan Social Notes and Community Events Summary

Logan notes cover a potluck by the Order of the Eastern Star led by Harden cottage at Helber Rock with Clarence Salts presiding, and future Sept meeting plans by local committees. YWCA gathering at 73 West Second St follows a noon potluck. next Aug 10 at Ray Garverick’s cabin. Also reported: engagement announcement Patricia Jean Logan Brown to Kenneth Jack Meadows, with Kaiser Aluminum wedding Sept 4. Grange activities include Miller Chapel and Hocking Grange programs and a July 20 function. Weekend visitors, studio plans, and travel notes round out the social column.

Ram Mmer Asf Association of the Order of Eastfern Star Potluck Harden Cottage Helber Rock C. Every Browin Wond Bowen Clarence Salts Frank Larimer C. J. Hysell Exc Barker Lyke YWCA Everett Dawley W. Secondst Ray Garverick Ciller Logan Patricia Jean Kineth Jack Meadows John H. Meadows Logan Route Logan High School Meadows Kaiser Aluminum Mocking Grange Noel North Ation Ewing Antioch Ranges Aurelvile Hocking Grange Miller Chapel Grange Marion Alva Cordell

Street cleaner wins national contest prize

A city promoted Santa Fe street cleaner and her family saw a windfall of 25000 from a national contest. The mother Guadalupe and Ramon’s wife say the money transformed their finances as they bought a home a car and paid debts. Five children benefit, though taxes and expenses cut into the prize. The family plans to keep working and use the windfall to improve living conditions.

Sam Artis Samon Sne Daives Monet Angel Guadalupe Ramon Tuber Goodeek

Meigs Indian Fighter Was Most Shot Up

Thomas Mills, Henry Smith, and Hamilton Kerr set from Wheeling on an Indian fishers expedition in 1783. Mills was wounded in 14 places and later survived with help from frontier nurses Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Zane. Kerr escaped, Smith died, Mills lived on near Shade River, later famed as a Meigs County scout amid pioneer border warfare.

Shade River Thomas Mills Marris Thomas Mille Meigs County Siouatain Hamilton Kerr Meigs Gallia Meiga County Leading Creek Hobson Lewis Wetzel Wetzel Henry Smith Wheeling Ohio River Ohio Mills Smith Kerr Zane Williams Fort Pitt Tonely Baker Station Sne Sangea Isaac Williams Redstone Fort Fort Henry Ia Just Muskingum Isaae Rebeca Williams Rebecca Williamstown Marietta Mariettans Isc Williams

Fine Driver, Two Counts

Gilbert Davis twenty one year old driver faced Mayor Joseph Phillips on two counts for reckless operation and driving without an operator’s permit. Police said he fled from a city cruiser on West Hunter Street and Route 33, crashed into a utility pole near Antioch Grange, was fined 25 dollars and costs on the first count and 10 dollars and costs on the second, and was briefly jailed until the fine was paid. A resisting arrest charge was dropped.

Laman Joseph Phillips Gilbert Davis Davis W. Hunter St. Fun Ny Antioch Grange Hall

Death Ends Long Illness for Miss Sarah Wright

Miss Sarah Wright died Saturday in Ohio after a long illness. Born in Kentucky, she lived in Ohio since childhood. Survivors include her mother Mrs. Dora Wright of Plymouth Route 1, brother James Wright, sister Miss Flossie Wright, two half-sisters Mrs. Jean Holley and Mrs. Vivian Caving, and half-brother Henry H. Caving. Rites set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Heinlein funeral home with Rev. Earl Appleman officiating. Burial in Pleasant Valley Cemetery.

Logan Sarah Wright Gale Poll Dora Wright Plymouth Kentucky Wright Ohio Stra James Wright Flossie Wright Columbus Jean Holley Vivian Caving Henry H. Caving Yeominster Mass Heinlein Hey Earl Appleman Pleasant Valley Cemetery

Drunk Driver Fined and Jailed After Early Morning Crash

A motorist on Kia Road crashed after leaving a steep turn and allegedly drove while intoxicated. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Magistrate E. Ey Eight, receiving a fine and jail time. Sheriff A. J. Ree reported witnesses saw a passing motorist stop to aid the burning vehicle.

Kia Columbia A. J Spurgeon Metzler Monattock

Two Cars Damaged in Fatal-Like Collision on Federal Creek

Two cars were completely demolished Saturday evening on Federal Creek near Route 280. Drivers were Junior Stoltz of Jacksonville and Joe Barrett of Malta. Barrett's wife and their 2 year old son Michael were passengers.

Gluvusien Federal Creek Junior Stoltz Jacksonville Joe Barrett Malta Barrett Michael

Parrot Maggie Enjoys Flying High at Love Field

NEA report follows Maggie a double yellow headed parrot owned by J O Womack and Paula Womack of Love Field Dallas. Maggie has logged extensive flying hours with their charter service and enjoys flights aboard planes while chattering and whistling. The bird loves vibrations and often rides on shoulders or perches, greeting visitors from across the Southwest.

NEA Dallas Maggie Mexi- 0 J. O Womack Parrot Toots Ula Womack Love Field Womacks Paula Southwest Houston Wormack Galveston Magisle W. W. Rhoades Florence Rhoades R. Debus Louis Waybright Benton Town

Hocking County Land Transfers to Richard Walker and Others

A long list of Hocking County land transfers is reported, naming multiple grantors and grantees. Items include parcels in Good Hope, Marion, and Logan townships with varying acreages from 8 to 216 acres, plus several married couples and individuals transferring holdings. The report notes several properties near Logan and specific irregularities in the OCR text.

Richard D. Creiglow Eileen M. Creiglow Richard Dale Walker Delores V. Walker Good Hope Peart Puckett Ora J. Puckett George W. Gusler Adelaide E. Gusler Marion Lawrence Blair Dorothy Blair William Woodard Amanda J. Woodard City of Logan Betty J. Smith Stanley Smith Donald 'B Werner J Buena Vist Perry Town Pansy Jacobs Alexander N. Mowery Dorothy Mowery City of Logan Clarence Krumlaut Monica Krumlaut Ralph E. Fickel Wanda Parriot Albert Hildebrandt Ethel [Hildebrandt Jacob F. Robb Ruth P. Robb Si Falls Stella M._Schellhase Vern R. Schelihase Washington Township Amanda Woodard Ernest Garrett Benton Township Mary E. Moore Byron F.ford Sacra Cael Cop Yee Gag Goa Afonmouth Park George R. Drake Jess Laurel Township

June births and deaths registered in Hocking County

The June report shows 26 births and 12 deaths in Hocking County. Among births, 14 were boys and 12 girls with two out-of-county parents recorded here. Most births occurred in Logan and area homes and hospitals, with many named parents and routes listed.

Hock-ing Hocking County Lorena Health Department Logan City Coun Sty

Unidentified Drivers In Two Auto Accidents Reported

Sheriff deputy investigated two traffic crashes on Route 33 and Lake Logan Road. The first near Lew Logan involved Lowell A. Lewis and a left front fender damage with the other driver unidentified. The second near Lake Logan Road involved Charles S. Ochs and Dr. R. C. Jones, with Jones rear ending Ochs as both slowed. Jones suffered extensive front end damages.

Gan Satlett Logan Lowell A. Lewis Colum Depuy Metzler Lake Logan Charles S. Ochs Lancaster R. C. Jones Fane Dr. Jones

Hospital Notes Report Multiple Births and Dismissals

Hocking Valley Hospital notes list several births and dismissals including a daughter to Mr and Mrs Craries Roop of Rockbridge, a son to Mr and Mrs Harvey Potl, and a daughter to Miss Blanche England of Logan Route 3. Dismissals include Mrs Edward Darnell and son of Logan Route 2 and Mrs Herman Holbert of Ray.

Craries Roop Rockbridge Mme Tex Harvey Potl Logan Blanche England J. Ward Doering Edward Darnell Leo Beat Ogan Ralph Drescher Virgil Todd New Plymouth Herman Holbert Ray

Girls Return Home From Camp Grounds

Catherine Miller Grace Ann Kearns Judy Lants Jayne Jarvis and Maxine Linscott accompany the girls returning Saturday from the Methodist camp grounds near Lancaster. The group of 251 district children spent a week at camp. Jarvis and Miller received diplomas for completing three years of camping there.

Silcuster Catherine Miler Grace Ann Kearns Jacksonville Judy Lants Jayne Arvis

Official Board Meets Chauncey Church Ward

The official ward of Chauncey Church of Sarst will meet this evening at the meeting location to discuss church affairs and community updates.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Sarst

Reckless Driver Fined $10 in City Court

Glen L. Mays 22 of Logan Route 1 pleaded guilty to reckless operation of a motor vehicle and was fined 10 plus costs after arraignment Saturday before Mayor Joseph Phillips for driving to the left of center on W Hunter Street. Police said the incident occurred early Saturday morning. Carl T. Arnett 42 of Logan was arrested Sunday for intoxication and disorderly conduct after resisting officers removing him from his parked car and posted $200 appearance bond.

Sananx Glen L. Mays Logan Joseph Phillips Stays W. Hunter St Carl T. Arnett Arnett

Three Car Wreck Involves Logan Woman Driver

Police investigated a Saturday afternoon auto accident on Hunter Street off North Walnut Street involving Esther Mae Brown a 32 year old Logan resident. Her car struck Clarence Thompson 61 of Logan who was on Hunter Street for light. Brown then hit a parked car owned by Gus Kessler causing fender damage to both Brown and Thompsons vehicles.

Ity Esther Mae Brown Onan Wast West Hunter St N. Walnut St Clarence Thompson Logan Hunter’ St Brown Gus Kessler

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