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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1950
Page
10
Logan county real estate tax receipts for the first half of 1949 total $254,388.73, the largest half-year collection in 18 years. Current taxes reached $243,813.94 with $8,774.27 in delinquent payments. additional line-fence and other assessments added to the total.
Hocking County relief director A. R. Hummel reports a drop in June relief activity from 171 to 146 cases. June costs totaled $3926.85 versus May’s $5705.91, with 398 persons aided in June compared with 528 in May. Special medical care accounted for $964.70 of June expenditures.
Formal initiation was held for new members Mrs. Joe Gompf Mrs. Esther Enter Mrs. Paul Hill Mrs. Jack Moorehead Mrs. Anita McCormick and Mrs. Carl Wahl of Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority during a meeting led by president Mrs. Everett Williams A business session followed and lunch was served at the Sportsmen restaurant Attendees included Miss Judy Walsh Mrs. Charles Kleinschmidt Miss Dottie Lemon Mrs. Paul Fickel Mrs. Joseph Gano Mrs. Floyd Pierson Miss Blanche Moorehead Mrs. John Tansky Mrs. George Spackey Mrs. Charles Lehman Mrs. Jack Tschappat Mrs. John Shaw Mrs. Thomas Walsh Mrs. Harold Brown Mrs. Marion Armstrong and Mrs. Richard Brown
The Sewing Queens 4 H Club met at Judy Hutchison's country home to discuss the safety contest and fund contributions. Jane Lafferty won the county girls division. members and guests including Mrs Waldo Lehman and John Lafferty attended. next meeting set for July 20 and a Ohio River boat ride in August was planned.
The Mary Martha Circle of the Evangelical United Brethren Church held its annual picnic Tuesday evening at Mrs. James Barker’s country home. A brief devotional led by president Mrs. Otto Ties and a prayer by Mrs. Sherman Lyke and Mrs. John Spence opened the gathering. A picnic supper followed for attendees including Mrs. Lyke, Mr. Stoltz and daughter Beth, Mrs. Walker and sons Donnie and Billy, and several other members and visitors led by Mrs. John Spence and Mrs. Roxie Cupp, with North Hollywood resident Mrs. Rose Houk among the guests.
Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio case against Romesburg Brothers partnership and two individual defendants for work and labor claim. Plaintiff seeks judgment for 1735.45 plus costs. answer deadline July 2, 1950.
Frank L. Mantor assistant manager of the Logan Sears store in South Logan is in Chicago among six other Sears assistant managers honored by firm executives. Mantor led the Logan store to first place in the mid western territory by achieving 167 percent of its sales quota in a nine day national contest across 58 stores in six states.
R E Tanner 53 of Logan pleads innocent to a fraud charge over a sweeper sale. He is released on $800 bond after appearing before Magistrate S B Whikehart, with the case tied to Hervey M Zimerla of Columbus and a Columbus sweeper company. Tanner was bound to the grand jury after initial jail time.
Hamden residents share weekend travels and family gatherings across Columbus Wellston Clarksville and Dayton. Notable items include a July 3 automobile crash injuring Mrs Griffeth and others, several relatives visiting relatives and service members overseas, and updates on local residents’ movements and hospital stays.
Logan JayCees outline plans for the second annual Old Home Week July Aug 7 12 on Main St with rides concessions tents and shows provided by Powelson Amusement Co Coshocton. An auto show and a band concert are planned and $100000 Lloyds of London insurance covers accidents during the event.
Alameda Davis transfers 28 acres in Harrison Township to Johnnie W. Davis. Robert Wheeler transfers 95 acres in Richland Township to Burns Staford. Lelia Dearth transfers 10 acres in Harrison Township to Charles E. Nichols.
Logan Dale B. Martin 22 of Nelsonville pleads innocent to an abandoning charge involving his expectant wife Ellen. Arraigned before Magistrate S B Whitehart he was sent to Hocking County jail after failing to post a $500 bond, according to Sheriff A J Waldron.
A son was born July 8 to Mr. and Mrs. Zed Thomas of Zaleski at Hocking Valley Hospital in Logan. A daughter, Deborah Lynn, was born July 11 to Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Perry of Carpenter Route 1 at Chamberlain Clinic in McArthur.
Mrs. Lou Holst and daughter Mary Lou of Little Rock Arkansas visit Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Cheetham. James Starr of Gore visits son Dane Starr and grandson Lewis Starr. Doris Dishon spends days with relatives before heading to Colorado. Various local residents travel for visits, work, and vacations to Buckeye Lake Reynoldsburg Canton and Canada.
GLOUSTER Trimble Grange met at a Grange home in Trimble Saturday evening. The third and fourth degrees were conferred on candidates. A silent auction is planned for July 22 with a call for small articles. Anyone may contribute items for a future regular auction. Homemade pie and ice cream were served and watermelon will be served next meeting.
William A. Hartley, 72, died Wednesday at 3 p.m. at his Monroe Street home. Survived by wife Clara Viola four sons Walter R. of Lansing William Vern of Millfield Dwight Elwood James Winfield three daughters Merle Joyce Pierce Lorene Doris Cochran and Clara Maxine Wade. Funeral Sunday 1:30 p.m. at Glouster Church of Christ with Rev. Daniel K. Teater. Burial in West Union Street Cemetery Athens. Friends may call at C. F. Wallace funeral home and at home before services.
Unemployment in the Logan area fell last week to 386 registered jobless, reported by Homer Schein of the BUC office. This is down 60 from 446 the prior week and marks the lowest figure in weeks. the office serves Hocking County Nelsonville and York Township in Athens County.
Funeral services for Pat Curtiss who died Saturday night were conducted by Rev. Frank Cooley Tuesday at 2 p m at the John S Blower funeral home. Robert Crouse played three hymns on the piano. Burial followed in Maplewood Cemetery.
GLOUSTER Harold Steffey appeared among contributors to piano numbers in a recital by Mrs. Ethel Riley at the American Legion Hall Sunday afternoon. The item should have read two piano solos by Carol Steffey.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lodema Harble who died Sunday in Columbus were held at 1 p.m. at Leonard funeral home with Rev. Dr. R. B. Wilson officiating and burial in Strawn Cemetery. Pallbearers: Harley Emmons, Nelson Hankison, Cliff Hedges, Thomas Mowery, Thomas Myers, Frank Lyke. Magic City Lodge IOOF will host Athens County Odd Fellows Association Friday evening July 28 with a prepared program and refreshments.
The Pythian Sisters will hold a picnic tonight in Memorial Park. Each member will bring a covered dish to share.
Glouster High School Bandboosters Club has finished plans for an ice cream social on Depot Square Saturday evening. They will serve homemade ice cream and cake along with hot dogs soft drinks and coffee. Various club members handle booths and publicity.
Glouster area residents share visits with family in Jacksonville Barberton North Canton Columbus and Marion. Mrs Mooney and niece Langfelt celebrate a double birthday. Rolland McCreanor returns to Wright Field after ten day visit with parents.
Glouster Marcellite Rebekah Lodge will meet Saturday at 8 p m for reorganization and practice for degree work. degree team members are to be present.
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