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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1947

Page

7

Insemination Program Starts for Hocking County Dairy

Fifty farmers in Hocking County signed up and paid fees to begin an artificial insemination program under the dairy improvement plan. The service covers five breeds with Joseph Campbell as inseminator. participation requires dairy association membership and a $5 stock share in the Central Ohio Breeding Association.

Logan Hocking County James R. Smoot Uder Dairy Service Co-operative Association Smoot Jersey Guernsey Joseph Campbell Union Furnace Hocking County Dairy Association Central Ohio Breeding Association

Merchant Hit By Taxicab on Main Street

Logan police report Charles Hildebrandt a 50 year old local merchant suffered multiple lacerations when struck by a taxicab on W Main Street near Spring Street as he crossed to his parked car. Attending physician described his condition as good with possible rib fractures bruises and additional injuries. The cab operator was named Ray Dufford of Dixon Addition.

Logan Charles Hildebrandt N. Culver St Hildebrandt W. Main St Spring St Ray Dufford Dicken Addition

Sheriff Sale of 144 Acre Farm in Athens County Ohio

The State of Ohio Athens County sheriff sale of the Dovertown township property risked at 250 dollars appraisal and must be bid two thirds minimum. The sale takes place August 11 1947 at 1 30 in the afternoon at the east door of the Athens County Court House. The parcel includes 144 acres with a three room house and a small building on Greens Run Road and coal and mining rights are reserved. George Bateman sheriff and attorneys Gordon Gray Harold Jose represent the case.

State of Ohio Athens County Edward H. Lasch Treas James A. Strausbaugh Court House Athens Dovertown Almira Tinker Austin True Lands Greens Run Road George Bateman Dorothy J. Parmiter Gordon B. Gray Harold Jose Pitt

Real estate auction in Athens County Farm Bureau case

In Athens County Ohio an alias execution sale of real estate is set for August 11 1947 at 1 30 PM at the Court House last door in Athens. Two tracts total about 70 acres in Section 24 Town 5 Range 12 Ohio Company Purchase described with boundaries and landmarks. Premises appraised at 3250 dollars with cash sale terms. R W Finsterwald attorney. 7 1 56tw

State of Ohio Athens County Athens Ohio Carthagetown Ohio Company Stanford John Hammond Poe Farm

Hocking County Sales Tax Receipts Rise

Week ending Saturday sales receipts totaled 3278.45, up 1276.52 from 1946. Year to July 12 totals reached 79244.54, up 19249.93 from last year. Weekly sales amounted to 2001.93.

Hocking Logan Hocking County R. W. Moorhead

Logan Band Plans Open Air Concert to End Summer Course

Logan High School Band will perform an open air concert on August 1 at the athletic stadium after completing its summer course under James Horwell. A varied program is planned and the event includes an ice cream social hosted by the Band Boosters Club with George Gribble as president and Mrs. R. B. Perkins, Delbert Norris, and Mrs. Clarke Bixby in leadership roles.

Logan Logan High School James Horwell Logan City Band Boosters Club George Gribble R. B. Perkins Delbert Norris

Merkel Walker Tie The Knot In Mentor Home Ceremony

Margaret Ann Merkel and Floyd C Walker exchanged vows in a double ring ceremony at the bride’s parents home in Mentor. The bride wore ivory satin with a circular train and orange blossom headpiece, escorted by her father. A reception for 40 followed at the newly furnished home.

Walker Mentor Northwestern University Lake County Ohio University Army

Hocking 4-H Camp Officials Plan Meeting

Counsellors from Hocking County plan final 4-H camp instruction conference at Tar Hollow Group Camp Thursday at 1 30 p m. Athens Ross Fairfield Pickaway and Hocking Counties join in final program planning and pot-luck dinner. Jeanette Ruth health nurse leads first aid. J R Hankison oversees leathercraft. J R Smoot to manage camps.

Smoot J. R. Hankison Logan Tar Hollow Jeanette Ruth Hocking County Hocking-Athens

Bankruptcy of Real Estate Auction in Athens County

Edward H. Lasch as plaintiff seeks sale of Blanche Sharp estate property in Berntown Township Athens County at the county courthouse on August 11 1947 at 130 PM The described parcel is the west half of the northwest quarter of section 16 town 7 range 12 about 20 acres with highway easements The property appraised at 10000 dollars and must be sold for not less than that amount Attorneys Gordon B Gray Harold J Rose Dorothy K Parmiter Deputy Clerk of Court signoff

State of Ohio Athens County Edward H. Lasch Blanche Sharp Blanche Athens Berntown Ohio Company Jerry Run U. S. Rt. 50 Marietta U. S. 50 Tick Ridge Jesse Fisher

Pocahontas Degree Installs New Officers After Pot Luck

A six o'clock pot luck dinner preceded a business session and installation at the Pocahontas degree meeting. New officers include Jessie Herzog Pocahontas Margaret Kistler Prophetess Helen Summer Wenonah Katie Conkle Powhatan Charles Mack keeper of records Mary Hiles collector of wampum Emma Lanning keeper of wampum Elsie Columber first scout Ella Watkins second scout Ollie Eastman first warrior Mary Schorr second warrior Jane Mohler third warrior Sarah Liff fourth warrior Rachel Mason first council Ellena Wells second council Jenney Goodlve first runner Rebeccah Stewart second runner Florence Ellis guard of forest Teresa Lehman guard of teepee and Mildred Schultz musician.

Pocahontas Jessie Herzog Margaret Kistler Prophetess Helen Summer Wenonah Katie Conkle Powhatan Charles Mack Mary Hiles Emma Lanning Elsie Columber Ella Watkins Ollie Eastman Mary Schorr Jane Mohler Sarah Liff Rachel Mason Ellena Wells Jenney Goodlve Rebeccah Stewart

Coffey-Shelton Nuptials at First Presbyterian Logan

Miss Florence Ann Coffey daughter of Mrs Edna Parsons Nelsonville and Harold Joe Shelton son of Mr and Mrs Colie Shelton Nelsonville were wed in an informal double ring ceremony at six o’clock Thursday July 10 conducted by Rev Henry L Carr The bride wore a white pique gown with lace and carried gardenias The maid of honor was Jane Shelton and best man Ver Ogg The couple will reside at 302 East Wheeling Street Lancaster after graduation and employment histories are noted for both families.

First Presbyterian Church Logan Florence Ann Coffey Edna Parsons Washington Ave Nelsonville Harold Joe Shelton Colie Shelton Henry L. Carr Jane Shelton Ver Ogg Shelton Nelsonville High School Columbus Ward Rural High School Carbon Hill Kresge Co Lancaster Wheeling St

Birthday Picnic Honors Rid dlebarger Family

A birthday picnic was held at Rachelmacher Park Sunday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Riddlebarger celebrating birthdays this month. Attendees included families from Columbus Haydenville Logan Gore and local towns, with Ronda Linda Shir ley Anna Mae Nancy Rocky and others among the guests.

Rachelmacher Park T. C. Riddlebarger J. M. Walters Bidwell Ira Call Don Riddlebarger Ronda Columbus Roy Crothers Linda Shirley Haydenville Carl Riddlebarger Anna Mae Nancy

Local residents and out of town visitors visit Ohio area

A string of house guests and travelers are noted around Logan Ohio. Mr and Mrs Don Spencer tour northern Ohio and southern Canada visiting Cedar Point Pelee Island and various caverns. Families from Mill Valley Ky New Haven W Va and Arlington Va join Logan residents for visits and trips through northern Ohio and Michigan.

Don Spencer Ohio Canada Sandusky Cedar Point Leamington Pelee Island Logan Blue Hole Crystal Rock Castalia Seneca Bellevue Zane Caverns Indian Lake Mac-o-chee Castles Ohio Caverns West Liberty Harry J. Morton Mill Valley Thomas Rush Tommie Thomas Bush Margaret Helen Josephine Ann Walnut St Edgar Hillyer William Bush New Haven W. Va Charles Ohlinger Hillyer Halsey H. Lafferty Olive B. Neibling Foster M. Sims Columbus Judy Buntz W. Hunter Sr Detroit Mich Beverly Scott Reed City H. K. Crawford

Player suffers fractured ankle in softball game

Ralph Baker of Warner Ave. treated for a fractured ankle after an injury during a softball game for the Godman Shoe Co. team at the high school athletic field.

Logan Ralph Baker Warner Ave Godman Shoe Co

Five Arrested For Traffic Violations In Logan Hearings

Weekend arrests brought five violators of traffic laws to hearings before Mayor W. Denzil Weltner. Ed Balch of Logan was fined 25 dollars and costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail, suspended, for resisting an officer. Charles Keller of Logan Route 2 paid 10 dollars and costs for improper license plates. Paul L. Keeler of Cleveland paid 5 dollars and costs for permitting an unlicensed minor to operate a car. John Denner of Lancaster paid 5 dollars and costs for driving without a permit. Veit Carpenter of Huntington West Virginia forfeited a 15 dollar bond for passing another vehicle in a hazardous zone.

Logan W. Denzil Weltner Ed Balch Weltner Harry Snyder W. Main St Charles Keller Paul L. Keeler Cleveland John Denner Lancaster Veit Carpenter Huntington W. Va State Patrol

Seven Local Men Enlist in U S Naval Reserves

Logan and Hocking County men join the United States Naval Reserves announced by R B Eddy chief petty officer at Chillicothe recruiting station. The group includes Ray J Turner Bobby Vern Turner Wilbur Lightfoot Jr Daniel William Lightfoot Haydenville Charles Robert Pierce Everett T McWilliams Logan and Robert Edmund Foss Gore. The Navy School of Music is open to those who meet standards and local men are urged to inquire at the recruiting station.

Logan Hocking County United States Naval R. B. Eddy Chillicothe Ray J. Turner Bobby Vern Turner Wilbur Lightfoot, Jr Daniel William Lightfoot Haydenville Charles Robert Pierce Everett T. McWilliams Robert Edmund Foss Gore Navy School of Music Navy Eddy

Flowers Rites Conducted

Last rites for Jasper Von Flowers aged 67 were held at Creston Church on Ripley Road with Rev. I J McCullom officiating. A Creston native, he lived there before moving to Columbus three years ago and died Wednesday at White Cross Hospital. Survived by son Basil and four sisters Vera Flowers Mrs Fayette Stover Verda and Jessie Flowers. Circuit Clerk Vernon Jones attended. burial followed in the church cemetery.

Point Pleasant Jasper von Flowers Creston Church Ripley Road I. J. McCullom Cottageville Creston Columbus White Cross Hospital Basil Flowers Vera Flowers Fayette Stover Verda Jessie Flowers Columus

Howard Stone Improved After Main St Fall

Family reports Howard Stone is in improved condition after a fall on Main Street Sunday. Holzer Hospital staff told his sister Bess Gygax that he suffered a hemorrhage possibly linked to the injury.

Point Pleasant Howard Stone Main St Holzer Hospital Bess Gygax

Picnics Planned by Two Local Organizations

The Woman's Society of Christian Service will host its annual picnic this evening at 6 p.m. at Capt. and Mrs. Howard Garland's home in Gallipolis Ferry. The Woman's Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church plans a picnic at 6 30 p.m. Wednesday at Mr. and Mrs. Howard Guthrie's home on Route 7 north of Silver Bridge.

Point Pleasant Woman’s Society of Christian Service Howard Garland Gallipolis Ferry Woman's Auxiliary The Presbyterian Church Howard H. Guthrie Route 7 Silver Bridge

Clothing of Suspect Inspected in Capital

Deputy Sheriff Toral Morrison traveled to Charleston to deliver clothing to the public safety department for inspection. The garments are believed to belong to an unidentified man who passed worthless checks in Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant Toral Morrison Charleston Department of Public Safety

Point Clinic Discharges In Leon Area

Point Clinic notes discharge of William Thomas of Leon and several medical patients including Mrs. Robert Hill of Kanawha Falls and Mrs. Leslie Hesson. A Sunday birth at the clinic brings a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Carver of 2309 Lincoln Ave. Eugene Ash of Robertsburg admitted for tonsillectomy.

Point Pleasant William Thomas Leon Point Clinic Shirley Carver Lincoln Ave Robert Hill Kanawha Falls Violet Moore Pliny Leslie Hesson Glenwood J. L. Morgan Eugene Ash Robertsburg Fred Escue Charleston Road

School Board To Meet Friday in Point Pleasant

POINT PLEASANT The county school board will meet Friday night July 18 to consider matters carried over from the July 7 regular meeting.

Point Pleasant

Southern States Co-op Plans July 21 Meeting at Point Pleasant

The Southern States annual membership session arrives July 21 at Point Pleasant Junior High School at 8 p.m. with board and Farm Home Advisory committee elections, annual reports, and group activities. W. E. Kirk mentions about 350 members expected. R. T. Jaquette will deliver the report and moderate. Elmer Grueser and Gus Douglas speak. nominations listed for board posts and committee seats.

Point Pleasant Board of Directors Farm Home Advisory Committee Southern States Co-operative Southern States Point Pleasant Co-operative W. E. Kirk Hogsett Southern States Point Pleasant Co-operative R. T. Jaquette Elmer Grueser Gus Douglas Grimms Landing Emory Roush Letart Reginald Archer Gallipolis Ferry L. C. Roush Kaylong Farm Home Committee Ogden Stevens Helen Morrison Robert F. Thomas Episcopal Church Charles Stephenson Gus Douglas, Jr Ed McCulloch Henderson

Pt Pleasant People News Roundup With Visiting Families

Weekend gatherings feature Dan Burns with Willard Burns fishing in Thirteen Mile Creek. Detroit visitors Paul Sayre Jones and family stay a week with Vernon Jones at Jericho road. Juliet Smith returns from Charleston visiting Cochran relatives. Steenbergen family hosts from Columbia Tennessee and plans to accompany home. Estill Coleman of Huntington visits Henderson kin. Barbara Ann Reed visits grandmother Mrs Saladean. Mrs. E E Franklin returns from Madison with George Schlottbauer family. Marvin McElfresh and Madison relatives spend weekend with local family. William Hogg and daughter Nancy Sue visit Viand Street sisters Mary Patterson and Donald Coe.

Dan Burns Willard Burns Leon Thirteen Mile Creek Paul Sayre Jones Detroit Vernon Jones Jericho Road Juliet Smith Charleston Jack Cochran Cochrans Miss Smith William Steenbergen John William Steenbergen Columbia, Tenn Estill Coleman Huntington Henderson J. D. Darst Ralph Raike Barbara Ann Reed Winfield S. E. Saladean E. E. Franklin Madison Wis George Schlotthauer Marvin McElfresh E. McElfresh Maggie Johnson

Social visitors gather across several towns in Ohio

Mrs. Ver non Mills and Mr. Edward Mills host guests from Massillon to Reedsville with visits in Columbus and nearby towns. Several Misses and Mrs. Carleton host weekends and days with relatives including Pomeroy Athens New Brighton and Hamden.

Syracuse Vernon Mills Massillon Edward Mills Emma Heines Pomeroy Christian Baer O. M. Martin Westerville Amanda McBride Lucy Katie Kibble Reedsville Edna Carleton Helen Underhill Emma _ Webster Irving Karr Dell White Chester Clarence Whetstone William Stobert Columbus W. A. Crouse Carol Ann William E. J. Soulsby Marvin Roberts Huntington Avery Roberts Marie Houdashelt Athens William Houdashelt C. N. Mills New Brighton Wayne Wingett Shane Sunny Glenna Soulsby Beecher Morgan Hamden Esta Moore Rucker Carr Harold Crouch Rayford J. C. Ferrer Helen Underbill

How to answer ads and classifieds guidance

Instructions for responding to blind ads and paid notices in the classifieds. Full box numbers must be used for addresses. Advertisers’ identities in blind ads are protected. Cash is required for card of thanks memorials obituaries and political notices. Rates are 13 cents per line with a three line minimum. Ads must be received by 10:00 a.m. for same day. Sunday ads by 3:00 p.m. Saturday.

Market Rates for Eggs Butter and Potatoes Listed

Market figures show consumer graded eggs U S A 58 53 50 with extras No 1 quality receipts 46 and wholesale grades. Poultry prices include heavy and lightweights with fryers roasters and leghorn at varying weights. Potatoes range from 3.00 to 5.25 per bag and butter prices per pound are noted with different prints and premium fat levels.

U.S

Livestock Market Report Shows Mixed Feeds and Steady Trade

Salable hogs 1500 with receipts limited. opening trade 1.00 higher. Good and choice barrows 160-250 lbs at 28.00, 250-275 lbs 27.00, heavier and lightweights 26.00 to 23.50. sows 17.25-20.00, lightweights above 19.00. Cattle 700, calves 600. fairly active, steady to strong. Slaughter cattle prices highly competitive. steers up to 28.00, baby beeves 27.00, common to medium grassy stock 17.00-22.50. beef cows 14.00-16.50, canners 6.00-13.50. Vealers active top 25.50. Sheep 1000. Lamb trade steady with top 26.00, bulk 24.50-25.50, ewes to 7.50, bulk sale 7.00.

Stiffler Department Store Appoints New Manager

Robert M. Young who managed the Stiffler Store since 1946 leaves after a period of redecoration work. He is succeeded by Robert Stiffler, a co owner of the Stiffler department store group. Young will return to Jackson Ohio.

Point Pleasant Robert M. Young Stiffler Robert Stiffler Mr. Young Jackson Ohio

Vestryman Elected at Christ Episcopal Church

Dr. L S Carrick is elected vestryman of Christ Episcopal Church to succeed the late Howard L Yerges at Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant

Brights Welcome Daughter at Gallipolis Ferry

A daughter was born Monday at the home of Mr and Mrs Ralph Bright of Gallipolis Ferry. The baby adds joy to the family with plans for names to be announced.

Point Pleasant Ralph Bright Gallipolis Ferry

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Logan News R. W. Finsterwald Dorothy K Parmiter Harold J. Rose Dr. S. E. Erbaugh Optometrist Farmers & Merchants Bank Building Tel Logan, Ohio Coffey-Shelton Naval Reserve Mr. Flowers PT. Pleasant News Equitable Insurance Society of the United States R. A. Dauber Russell C. Gabriel Harold Goddard Bartlett Write Cutler Elmer E. Rodehaver Otho M. Castle Mary L. Smith Amesville Richland Ave D. A. Williams Studebaker O. K Willys CO W. Washington Street Athens, Ohio Dial Athens Buick CO Maxwell's Glouster O. William V. Hartley Millfield Walter Young Plains Cincinnati Produce Cincinnati Livestock ALMA Nelson Warner Electric Southern Ohio Trailer Sales Pike Street Marietta, Ohio Telephone Chevrolet Shultz Ford New Apex Gordon Caldwell Tuppers Plains Landis Athens Auto Parts ARO Athens Junk Company Buick CO Auto Service Daugherty Kendall C. A. Daugherty N. Court St Brown's Pure ALGEO Algeo Motor Sales N. Lancaster St Athens Motor Sales DeSoto Plymouth State St Modern Appliance Co Hoover Richland Marie G. Hoffee Central Logan's National Assn. of Piano Tuners Wm. P. MacDonald Strawn Plumbing CO Jim McCombs Marietta Chemical Products Company Washington St Electric Motor Service Union Street W. O. Rose Weber Heating ‘Company W. Union St F. C. Stone E. State Street C. R. White R. E. Fickes White Cross Hospitalization Plan P.O Earl F F. Mathews Auto Ins D. M. Goddard LIFE Cameron and van Dyke Gen. Insurance Farm Bureau Ins. Co J. Clyde Corsetiere Spencer Cora B. Woodyard E. Union Davis Ohio Resaurant Jake's Sandwich Shop South Court Turner Tion CO Cairo Willow Island St. Marys Shell Gas and State ST. Dial Buck Whizzer Motors Chess Router Union St Superior Electric CO West State Street Kroger Super Market
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