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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1951

Page

3

Legion Post To Elect New Officers at Meeting

NELSONVILLE The Glenford Dugan Post 229 American Legion will nominate and elect officers at 7:45 p.m. at the Legion Home. Acting commander Max Linton fills in for Robert Carter who trains in Cincinnati for a Department of Internal Revenue post. Officers to be elected include commander, first to third vice commanders, adjutant, finance officer, sergeant at arms, and a three year trustee. Nominations from the nominating committee and floor are allowed. Several members plan to attend the Ohio Legion convention in Columbus in August with a post delegation in the parade.

Max Linton Robert Carter Cincinnati Department of Internal Revenue Eugene Berry Warren Robinette Luther Shivers Leroy Bennett J. O. Steenrod Bernard Carter Edward Carter Glenford Dugan Post Department of Ohio Legion Columbus

Three Fined By Mayor In Nelsonville Ink of DUI

Nelsonville police charged Walter Windle Mr Vernon with being in physical control of a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He pled guilty at arraignment before Mayor Earl Hilleary and was fined 100 dollars plus costs. Two other intoxication arraignments Sunday saw Earnest Williams and Lewis Rutter fined 10 dollars plus costs each. Robert Mettler Haydenville pleaded guilty Saturday in mayor's court for intoxication and was fined 10 dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville Walter Windle Vernon Earl Hilleary Everett Hewlett Earnest Williams Lewis Rutter Kimberly Robert Mettler Haydenville

Byron Eby Accepts Frankfort Coach Job

Nelsonville area notes report Byron Eby exits Union Furnace to coach at Frankfort School near Chillicothe. Eby led Union Furnace to 1950 Hocking County league crown and county tournament title. Also includes practices for TEAMS TO PRACTICE and a Nelsonville library budget notice and a legal notice of divorce proceedings involving M Allbaugh.

Byron Eby Frankfort Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Union Furnace Frankfort School Chillicothe Eby Hocking

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes

List of recent hospital notes includes patients Frank A. Guinster in Junction City, Mrs. Wayne Keiffer in Carbon Hill, Charles Keaton in The Plains, and several others such as Mrs. Mae Keplar in Nelsonville, Walter Wend in Nelsonville Route, and Mrs. John J. Byron in Murray City. Dismissed patients include Mrs. Allen Miller Haydenville and Mrs. John Edgar New Plymouth Route.

Frank A. Guinster Junction City Wayne Keiffer Carbon Hill Charles Keaton the Plains Mae Keplar Nelsonville Walter Wend John J. Byron Murray City Allen Miller Haydenville John Edgar New Plymouth Clarence Bletcher Roy Wright Buchtel Eugene Chesher Charles H. Davis Hemlock Arnold Auflick Union Furnace Robert Johnson Logan William Fletcher New Straitsville Mattie Dugan Glouster Dorothy Barrett Jacksonville

Unemployment Claims Are Being Reduced in Logan Area

Logan unemployment claims for the week ending July 7 total 270 under state act and serviceman provisions. Of these 233 have been out of work a week or more and 37 are new claims. The Division of Statistics reports that claims are down versus last July’s average of 365. for the prior week ending June 30 the total was 295.

Logan Ohio Serviceman's Readjustment Act Division of Statistics and Research Unemployment Bureau

Autos Damaged in Collision on Logan Route 4

Two autos were lightly damaged after a collision Saturday on Main Street. Em met Baker of Logan Route 4 and Luther Timberlake of 523 Warner Ave. were the drivers. both vehicles were headed west on Main Street.

Logan Emmet Baker Luther Timberlake Warner Ave Main St

Snake belt fright ends with shredded belt pieces

From Carbondale comes a tale of a prize snake scare in Nelsonville. A daughter dropped an imitation snake head belt on the kitchen floor prompting a scream. Neighbors armed with clubs and appliances rushed in. the belt was beaten into shreds as the incident subsided.

Nelsonville Carbondale

Loyal Workers class picnic moved to private home

The Loyal Workers' class of the First Methodist Church posts a change of venue for its annual picnic. Originally set for Thursday at Lancaser Camp Ground, it will now be held at the home of Mrs. Fay Howard on Baird Farm at the same time.

Loyal Workers First Methodist Church Lancaser Fay Howard Baird Farm

Party of the Mizpah Class Postponed to July 24

The Mizpah Methodist Sunday school class party has been postponed one week and will now take place on Tuesday July 24. Members are advised to adjust plans accordingly.

Methodist Sunday School

HOCKING COUNTY LAND TRANSFERS REVIEWED

Hocking County land transfers include Carrie and S C Smith to Edward Steward for 85 acres in Laurel Township. Bessie Monabell Perry to Ida Williamson for a fraction of an acre in Starr Township. Treacy Snider et al to John and Viola Weaver via quit claim on three tracts in Marion Township. Earl and Florence Brown to Hobart and Bertha Stiverson an easement. Harley Householder et al to P O and Martha Householder a quit claim on Lot 1390 in Glenova Addition to Logan. Della and R B Hansel to Sol and Emma Ellinger for 19 acres in Falls Township. Harry and Vincille Williams to Virgil and Thelma Eversole for 11.19 acres in Laurel Township. Irl and Mae Loomis to Earl and Juanita Loomis real estate in...

Carrie S. C. Smith Edward Steward Laurel Township Bessie Monabell Perry Ida Williamson Starr Township Treacy Snider John Viola Weaver Marion Township Earl Florence Brown Hobart Bertha Stiverson Good Hope Township Harley Householder P. O Martha Householder Glenova Logan Della R. B. Hansel Sol Emma Ellinger Falls Township Harry and Vincille Williams Virgil Thelma Eversole Irl Mae Loomis Juanita Loomis

Knights Templar Hold Picnic Elect Officers

Logan residents attended a Knights Templar fourth division picnic at Lake Hope Thursday evening. Carl E. Blosser was elected president, Ben Evans vice president, and Emmett Hurst re elected secretary and treasurer. Commanderies from Athens Gallipolis Ironton Portsmouth Marietta New Lexington and Logan were represented.

Logan Edward Miller Elmer Risch Margaret Webb Carl E. Blosser Knights Templar Lake Hope Ben Evans Emmett Hurst Athens Gallipolis Ironton Portsmouth Marietta New Lexington

Altier Rites Set For Tuesday In Nelsonville

Funeral services are planned for Alouise A. Altier 18 daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Altier at St Andrews Church Tuesday at 9 am burial at New Lexington. An autopsy at Mount St Mary Hospital Saturday evening cites death from a ruptured artery at the base of the brain not from accident. She was a 1951 Nelsonville High School graduate and had worked at Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co in recent years. She served as class treasurer and was active in student council Keynotes FHA and senior play. Friends may call at Warren funeral home any time.

Nelsonville Alouise A. Altier Carl Altier St. Andrews Church New Lexington Mount St. Mary Hospital Alousse

Logan Brief News Notes at Presbyterian Church

Bible Boosters met last Tuesday at the Presbyterian Church with Mrs. A J Toerner guiding a hymn and devotional readings. The lesson centered on The Legion of Devils Entering Swine. guests Homer Newman Judy Krumlauf and Margaret Greenman attended. Patty Shumate played piano. refreshments were at Risch's Drugstore after.

Bible Boosters Presbyterian Church A. J. Toerner Legion of Devils Patty Shumate Homer Newman Long Island Judy Krumlauf Margaret Greenman Risch’s Ann Nimon Jane Dicken Margie Wright Virginia Freeman Judy Hamilton Gretchen Rochester Eleanor Winters Nancy Gano Jolene Gastin Patty Miller Beverly Miller Carolyn Geil

Surprise Birthday Party for Preston Denver Kisor

A surprise party was held Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kisor for Preston Denver Kisor on his 14th birthday. The event was organized by Denver’s parents and the Junior Sunday School Class of Pilgrim Church Union Furnace, with many family members and friends in attendance.

Fred Kisor Preston Denver Denver Pilgrim Church Union Furnace Christine Junior Meadows Deloris Nancy Bardian Esther Daniel Aiken Johnny Billie Chambers Isabella Janice Angel Sherman Prater Gladys Quick Roger Lanning Rodney Kiser Louis Stah Nolan Sater Louis Nihiser Arlin Aiken Louis Evans Walter Burgess Columbus Stahr Ronald Travis Logan

Scout Leaders Meet Thursday Afternoon

Logan scouts leaders from Boy and Girl Scout groups meet Thursday at 4:00 in the Boy Scout rooms over the Fire Department. Speakers include a Boy Scouts National Office representative and a Swift's Meat Packing Co representative who will help plan the October scout drive.

LOGAN Boy Girl Scouts Boy Scout Boy Scouts National Swift's Meat Packing Co

Logan Visit Brings California Family To Town

Mrs. Roger Combs and daughters Mary Kathryn and Jane from San Diego California are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Paul Monks on North Mulberry Street. The Combs family plans a month long stay in Logan. Miss Mary Sheeler, formerly of Logansport Indiana, returned home last night. Sheeler is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Sheeler of North Walnut Street.

Roger Combs Mary Kathryn Jane San Diego Calif Combs Paul Monks N. Mulberry St Combses Logan Mary Sheeler Logansport Indiana Miss Sheeler Fred Sheeler N. Walnut St

Climbing Children Damage Memorial Highway Trees

Nelsonville groups report damage to ornamentals along Memorial Highway from children climbing trees. The Community Garden Club says replacements are required when drivers or parents are known or the trees are irreparably damaged. The living memorial honors local boys lost in the armed forces.

Nelsonville Community Garden Club Hocking Canal

Both Bands To Rehearse At Logan High

Logan High School Band Director James Horwell reminds junior and senior band members of a joint rehearsal on Tuesday. Juniors meet at 1:00 pm, seniors at 7:15 pm, using the Market St cafeteria entrance. The six week summer program includes at least three performances, one at the stadium during Booster Club ice cream social, and others at Worthington Park. Horwell aims for the State Fair outcomes and invites any interested players, especially June graduates. Notes: this item mentions community concerts and recruitment.

Worthington Park Horwell

Girl Scout entries due for Ohio State Fair

Brownies and Girl Scouts wishing to exhibit must contact Mrs. Jay Nimon at 20 West Front St to obtain entry blanks. All entry blanks must be filed before August 1.

Logan Jay Nimon West Front St

July and August Camps Tours and Field Days Listed

Hocking County farm calendar highlights a range of events in the next two weeks. 4H Club camp for under 15 runs tomorrow with up to 50 youths, plus a Women's Camp July 23 26. An overnight men’s camp is set for Aug 4 5. Sheep day at Wooster July 20 and a District Parish Show at Lancaster July 24. Cattlemen’s barbecue round-up on Marysville fairgrounds with speaker Jay D. Dillingham. Ohio Hereford Field Day July 19 near Urbana. Soil Conservation Air Tour Aug 2 and RA picnic Aug 16. Replies to county questionnaire still welcome.

Hocking County van Fossan Wooster Paul Shaw Don Hempleman Jersey Lancaster Fairgrounds Jack Dougherty Union County Fairgrounds Marysville New Ohio Cattle Feeders Association Jay D. Dillingham Kansas City Stockyard Co Jack Ohio Cambrian Farms Urbana Bremen Laurelville Nelsonville New Plymouth

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Legion Post Glenford Dugan American Legion Legion York Grange Hall Nelsonville Public Library West Columbus St J. K. Kinneer Jerald A. Allbaugh M. Allbaugh Court of Common Pleas Athens County M. All Baugh Foster B. Cornwell Nelsonville Social Notes George Lumsden Gresham Ore Will Chrysler Ova Hydraguide Vin Johnny Jones Motors E. State St Athens, Ohio Chambers Meigs Motor Company North Second Street Middleport Harold C.ruggles R.A Chartreuse Hunters Rose
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