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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1957

Page

3

Logan Hocking youths reach state Chicken of Tomorrow contest

Two Hocking County youths Odessa Gillogly and John Gillogly qualified for the Ohio state Chicken of Tomorrow contest on Youth Day at the state fairgrounds August 23. Odessa Gillogly placed first district and fourth in state weight with 360 pounds from 100 birds. John Gillogly placed third district.

Logan Hocking County Ohio Ohio State Fairgrounds Odessa John Gillogly Lancaster Donald Nelson Langsville Meigs County Gillogly Farmers Future Homemakers of America

Veterans Delay Bonus By Writing to State

Logan County veterans service officer Waugh Collins says letters to the Korean Conflict Compensation Fund in Columbus slow bonus payments. About 700 inquiry letters arrive daily, delaying processing as 34 000 checks have been sent and 1000 per day are mailed.

Logan Waugh Collins Hocking County Veterans Service Collins Korean Conflict Compensation Fund Columbus

Fairgrounds Armory Site Is Inspected

Logan county engineers survey fairgrounds for possible National Guard armory site. A 200 by 70 foot building could fit in the southwest area, with a 600 by 400 foot outdoor drill and parking area required. Federal funds total 150000 dollars with 60000 for additions.

Logan National Guard Albert Seabright Fairgrounds Guard

Mrs. Cora Ann Johnson Rites Planned

Arrangements are set for the funeral of Mrs. Cora Ann Johnson 81 of 465 W Front St Logan died Tuesday night at Hocking Valley Hospital after a cerebral hemorrhage She was born in Union Furnace widow of Frank Johnson and long affiliated with Logan area churches and women's groups Survivors include son Warren R Johnson Logan daughter Mrs Cecil H Jones Jenkin town Pa two grandsons and two sisters Friends may call Heinlein funeral home services at 2 p m Friday led by Rev Earl F Schottke burial Oak Grove Cemetery

Oak Grove Cemetery

Divorce Suit Filed in Common Pleas Court

Shirley K. Handa files for divorce from Charles R. Handa citing gross neglect of duty. She seeks temporary and permanent custody of minor children and alimony, plus funds for expenses of the action.

Logan Shirley K. Handa Common Pleas Court Charles R. Handa

Training Meet Is Slated For Dairy Projects At OSU

Logan 4 H club members are asked to notify the county extension office about a dairy fitting and showing training meeting at Ohio State University on July 26. In charge will be Ralph Porterfield, extension dairy specialist, with Miss Ethel Bower coordinating. 4 H members with livestock and woodworking projects planning OSF exhibits should report by Friday to register entries and obtain exhibition details at the extension office.

Logan Ohio State University Ethel Bower Ralph Porterfield Bower

Non-Support Case Heard in Ashville Court

Ivan K. Crane 29 of Ashville was arraigned Tuesday night on non support charges in Mayor Fran cis Myers court. He pleaded innocent and is held to the grand jury under 300 bond. Crane was jailed after failing to post bond following arrest by Pickaway County deputies on a county warrant. Betty Kerns of Laurelville Route 1 filed the complaint.

Logan Ivan K. Crane Ashville Francis Myers Crane Pickaway Couty Sheriff's Betty Kerns Laurelville

Hunter Street Man Taken to Hospital

Logan J. C. Guthrie of 344 W. Hunter St. was taken by ambulance Wednesday night to Doctors Hospital, Columbus. He suffered a broken hip Tuesday evening in a fall at his home and was examined by a Logan physician before being sent to the hospital.

Logan J. C. Guthrie W. Hunter St Doctors Hospital Columbus Guthrie

Bible Class To Open At Buchtel Methodist Church

The vacation Bible school at Buchtel Methodist Church opens next Monday announced by Rev Edward H. Jones. Sessions run daily at 1 PM through August 2 with Junior Sullivan as superintendent and many teachers and assistants. Bible-centered instruction will be provided in all courses and handwork.

Logan Buchtel Methodist Church Edward H. Jones Haydenville Junior Sullivan

Homemade ice cream social at junction of Routes 33 and 180

A social event for women and the community is planned for Thursday from 4 30 to 10 p m at the junction of State Routes 33 and 180. Sponsored by Midway Plowboys and Lake Logan Clod hoppers 4 H Clubs.

Midway Plowboys Lake Logan Clodhoppers 4-H Clubs

Student Attains Honor Roll at Ohio State College

Logan Leo D. Wallace of 973 Third St. earned a place on the honor roll of the Ohio State University College of Commerce and Administration for the spring quarter, as announced by the university this week.

Logan Leo D. Wallace Third St Ohio State University College of Commerce and Administration

Meadowses Honored at Bridal Shower and Picnic

Mrs. Frank D. Meadows was honored with a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Robert Cottrill at the Meadows home. The former Shirley Kay Pratt wed July 6. Prizes went to Mrs. Robert Nihiser and Mrs. Paul Ellinger, with door prize to Mrs. Clarence Kornmiller. A separate Iles Farm Bureau picnic at Rachelmacher Park drew twenty three people with a youth discussion led by Charles Mathias and plans announced for a Sept. 16 meeting hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Otto Iles.

Frank D. Meadows Robert Cottrill J. H. Meadows Fred Meadows Ralph Brooks George Kline Paul Ellinger Ralph Poling John Brown Clarence Kornmiller George Meadows Lloyd Wrentmore Jerry Mathias Iles Farm Bureau Council Rachelmacher Park Charles Mathias Otto Iles

League To Meet Nostri Libri at Geil's Cabin

The Nostri Libri league will convene at Geil's cabin on Sunday July 21 for a scheduled gathering. Members are to arrive ahead of time and participate in planned discussions and activities.

Nostri Libri League Geil’s Cabin

Potluck Supper Plans Invite Members to Bring Individual Service

Members are asked to contribute personal serving items for a community potluck supper. The notice calls for everyone to bring their own utensils and dishware to ensure adequate service for all attendees.

July meeting of Logan Evangelical Church Christian Culture Class

The July meeting of the Christian Culture Class at Logan Evangelical United Church met in the church education unit. Mary Sweazy led with the Lord's Prayer, readings were given by Olga Hugh and Harriet Dollmatsch, a quartet sang, and D F Dunkle accompanied on guitar before closing prayer by E G Hockman. Refreshments followed in the dining room served by hostess committee led by Mrs. Robert Mohler.

Logan Evangelical United Church Mary Sweazy Olga Hugh N. M. Brown Florence Myers Willard McNallen Ruth Phillips Sweazy Harriet Dollmatsch D. F. Dunkle E. G. Hockman Robert Mohler

Athens social notes feature Burr Nixon guests

Burr Nixon and Mrs. Lawrence Evans hosted guests including Mrs. Warren Paisley, Mrs. McNallen, and Mrs. Dunkle at a summer gathering in Athens.

Burr Nixon Lawrence Evans Warren Paisley McNallen Dunkle

McLain Bentley Nuptials Told In Liberty Indiana

Margaret McLain daughter of Mr and Mrs James McLain of Logan Route 3 wed Paul Bentley son of Mr and Mrs Landin Bentley of Union Furnace. Rev Donald M Boyd officiated at the Methodist Church Liberty Ind. Bentley attended Union Furnace High School and served three years in the U S Marine Corps. He works for North American Aviation in Columbus. They reside at 74 S 8th Ave Columbus.

James McLain Logan Margaret McLain Paul Bentley Landin Bentley Union Furnace Donald M. Boyd Methodist Church Liberty Ind Bentley Union Furnace High School U. S. Marine Corps North American Aviation Columbus S. 8Th Ave

North Alaska town notes 82 days of continuous daylight

Point Barrow in Alaska is described as having 82 days of continuous daylight due to its extreme northern location. The report highlights the region's unique daylight pattern and its impact on local life.

Point Barrow Alaska

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Ohio State University Agricultural Service Washington, D.C St. Louis Mrs. Johnson Hunter Street Eleanor McCombe Manhattan Fifth Avenue Fifth Avenue Association Logan Women’s News By Henry Rosenfeld Mrs. Meadows John Daubenmire Robert Klinger Jack Meadows Robert Nihiser Carol Stater R. M. Bierly Dora Fickel Carl Poling Athens Messenger Varriage Orion Glen Spray Glen Mist Flagton Hesiery Product
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