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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1956

Page

8

Early Visit Nets Hocking Wheat Farms 50 Pints of Blood Face Total Crop Loss

Agriculture notes from Athens report widespread crop damage due to unseasonably wet weather. Farmers anticipate reduced yields and quality as rains delay harvests and keep grain moist. Charles Ingraham estimates only a fraction of 1956 wheat and oats harvested. many fields are green, weeds spreading, wells full, and stock fed later.

Athens Hocking Wheat Farms Logan Hocking County Ingraham Charles Ingraham

Logan family units gather for education and church group reunion

A large Logan area gathering at Mrs. Charles Brooks home included the Adult Ed ers and sisters with their families, plus Nelsonville and Lancaster attendees. Prizes were awarded for tax stamp sales and travel, with plans for a August 10 picnic at Rachelmacher Park.

Ing Rachelmacher Park Kers Dick Merz Nelson Burgess Ville Vernon Lancaster Roger Leo Cox Troy Chute Albert Reynolds Charlotte Blake Lily Clyde Er Paul Hartman Win Logan Gene Augustine Palmer Erwin Columbus Junior Love Buckeye Lake Floyd Stanley Francis

Eight Named To All Ohio Boys Band at State Fair

Logan and Hocking County high school musicians were chosen for the All-Ohio Boys Band directed by Dr. Louis A. Pete from Ashland. Selected were Elmore Beale Jr Carl Gaffin Harry Kitchen V Frank Shackelford John Rheinscheld Carl Thrush Larry Zimmerman and Carl Hans gren. They join other members of the 300 piece ensemble for rehearsals five days before the Ohio State Fair and will perform several concerts during the fair.

Logan Hocking Louis A. Pete Ashland Logan High Elmore Beale, Jr Carl Gaffin Harry Kitchen Frank Shackelford John Rheinscheld Carl Thrush Larry Zimmerman Union Furnace High

E. B. Allen Dies in West

Logan reports the death Sunday night in a Los Angeles hospital of E. B. Bundy Allen 83 native of Hocking County He served two terms as Hocking County sheriff from 1911 to 1915 was later an automobile dealer with a Buick agency moved to Columbus and lived in California five years surviving daughter Blanche Petry in Los Angeles and granddaughter Mrs Robert Frack at home services at T E Rutherford Funeral Home Columbus burial Union Cemetery Columbus

Blanche Petry Los Angeles Robert Frack T./ E. Rutherford Columbus Union Cemetery

TV programs tease Dostoevski and Marilyn Monroe allure

Charles Jercer's New York column notes Dostoevsky novels attract women with beauty in mind, Marilyn Monroe's fascination with The Brothers Karamazov. Teresa Moore signs for Climax on CBS, Garson Kanin seeks Mary Martin for Born Yesterday TV adaptation, Douglas may play the banker Crossroads on ABC. NBC promotes Bandstand from July 30, with radio 9 to 9 30 a.m. and TV 9 19 a.m.

Charles “Jercer New York Dostoevski Marilyn Mon ‘Roe Brothers Karamazov Terry Moore Climax Cbs-Tv Garson Kanin Mary Martin South America Vdirect Nbc-Tv Paul Douglas Ankman Crossroads Abc-Tv Korea Eisenhower NBC NBC Radio

Fifty pints of blood collected after donor drive

The drive reduced volunteers to 55 with five rejected for minor physical disorders leaving 50 pints. Donors from Hocking Brick Co. Met Powder Products Co. and other firms contributed as local officials and church groups coordinated at First EUB Church. Hospital and regional center staff aided in recruitment and supervision during donation hours.

Logan Onio Power Co Sun Glow Furniture Industries Columbus Ohio Fuel Gas Co Nobile Logan Pottery Co Theer Nateo Haydenville Hocking Red Cross Izaak Walton League Funity EUB H. M. Boocks Harry Mock Merl Primmer Charles Eaton Jr L. A Riggs Gantamalion H. C. Godman Co Gener Hocking Brick Co Met ‘Powder Products Co

Nelsonville Man Heads Grange Sees Demon Debut

Nelsonville’s Nelsonville Man Heads Grange meeting featured Hawk of Summit Grange leader Harold Stimel 30 a local serviceman and former marine addressing farm machinery topics. The gathering included a play by Leon and a talk on Pacific theater service with major general Sory noted. Stimel, son of Mrs Nora Stimel 699 Madison St Nelsonville, announced appointment from Hawaii.

Grange Neelsonville—Wwarram Nelsonville Venice Brown Pacific Far East Edward Howard Sory Leon Smith Stimel Tary

Auto Mishap Injures One In Summutt and Bruin Residents

Hoociett of Summutt Grange and Mrs Edward Emhoff of Bruin Pa were involved in a vehicle crash on the lickle Plate road about 70 1 mile south of Route 75. Cars driven by John W Bumgardner and Russell L Hurst sustained extensive damage. Hurst suffered a forehead cut and was treated by a local physician. Deputy Sheriff Kenneth Rheit investigated.

Hoociett Summutt Grange New Marshfield Edward Emhoff Bruin, Pa Lickle Plate John W. Bumgardner DeGore Russell L. Hurst Logan Bumgardner Russell Hurst Kenneth Rheitcheld

Logan Man Graduates From Chiefs Course

Pfc Charles E. St. Clair 20 son of Mr and Mrs Ralph St. Clair Logan recently graduated from the section chief s course at the I Corps Noncommissioned Officer Academy in Korea He is a 1954 Logan Senior High School graduate who entered the Army in January 1955 and has been overseas since last April Also notes include local Rainbow for Girls and Mason Order meetings and several community visits and visits by relatives with no single cohesive event.

Logan Army Charles E. St. Clair Ralph St. Clair N. Orchard St I Corps Noncommissioned Officer Academy Korea Pfc St. Clair Logan Senior High School

Nelsonville seeks sewer fix after main again blocks

The Nelsonville City Council committee reports the 18 inch Chestnut Street trunk sewer, opened last week by Roto Router of Columbus, is blocked again. Workers pumped to relieve the rapid backup, consider raising sewer tap costs and deposit rates, and will seek a Burgess and Niple survey of all sewers to guide repairs.

Nelsonville Chestnut St Columbus John Brooks Chestnut and Secers Fourth Chestnut Sts Fouth St Ithe Second St Council Burgess and Niple Engineering Firm of

Rotary club chairmen outline year program

Logan Rotary Club members heard committee chairs detail plans for the year at a club assembly. Guests included Gordon McDonald, Ed Tewksbury, Herb Clark of Wellston, and Pete Baird of Nelsonville. A barber shop quartet was announced to entertain at next Monday’s meeting.

Logan Gordon McDonald Ed Tewksbury Herb Clark Wellston Pete Baird Nelsonville Dayton Schulthets

Ladies Bible class meets at Methodist Church

Monday evening the Ladies Bible class met in the Methodist Church social room with Edna Canter as vice president. Nine members attended and lunch was served by Elizabeth Davis Anna Hamrick and Stella Humphrey. Various local residents were noted visiting or traveling and one member Clarence Thompson recently returned from Korea with the armed forces.

Christian Church Edna Guess Bertha Willis Cecil Mortman Morman Mary McCollum Shawnee Methodist Church Edna Canter Elizabeth Davis Anna Hamrick Stella Humphrey Edna Roberts Akron Chester Duncan Albion Michigan Effie Nicholas Raymond Virginia Clarence Thompson Korea

Hocking Valley Hospital Notes Pinth Patient Updates

Mr and Mrs Charles Ratzlaff announce the birth of a son. Admitted: Miss Charlotte Stewart Logan route 1 Mrs Boyd Castle Creola Mrs Wayne Harmon Laurelville Route 2.

Hocking Valley Hospital Pinth Charles RatzlafffeArthur Charlotte Stewart Logan Boyd Castle Creola Wayne Harmon Laurelville

Mom Charges Son With Assault Battery Pleads Innocent

Hedges 25 arraigned Monday before Magistrate E. E. Bright and pleaded innocent. He waived a jury trial and posted 100 bond for a later hearing. Affidavit by Mrs Ethel Hedges Laurelville Route 1 cites a Sunday fan altercation at his parents home. He also faces second degree manslaughter in the March 11 traffic death of James Stump and grand larceny for bulldozer batteries, with brother Franklin Hedges held on default bond.

Hedges E. E. Bright Ethel Hedges Laurelville James Stump South Perry Franklin Hedges

Three Men Fined In Mayor's Court

Three men were fined yesterday in Mayor Earl Hilleary's court. John Barnes of Waverly W VI was fined 100 dollars and costs and sentenced to three days in jail for driving while intoxicated. Norman S. Lowery of Glouster paid 10 dollars and costs for intoxication, and Gilbert Adams of Nelsonville paid 10 dollars and costs for disturbing the peace.

Welsonville Earl Hilleary John Barnes Waverly W. VI Norman S. Lowery Glouster Gilbert Adams Nelsonville

Enroll For Camp As 4-H Camp Opens Aug 7

In Logan and Hocking County 4-H, over 40 members have enrolled for the five day Tar Hollow State Forest camp starting August 7. Extension agent Charles Ingraham says the first 150 club members may apply and counselors drawn from junior leaders will plan sessions August 1. Facilities include fishing technique exhibitions by Emil Haney and outdoor cooking lessons. Meanwhile Howard Coon Jr. of Swanton died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at University Hospital Columbus. The coroner classified the injury as personal safety related. a .22 caliber pistol was found near Albany, where he had been visiting at his brother in law’s home.

Logan Hocking County Charles Ingraham Tar Hollow State Forest Ingraham Ers Tar Hollow

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes Births and Dismissals

Hospital notes list births and dismissals including Shawnee and Wallace Tate Jr in New Lexington and Lexington areas, plus names such as Stanley Colborn and Mrs Sarah Cornell of New Lexington. Dismissed cases include Mrs Evan Earich of Millfield and Mrs Nellie Dinsmoor of Albany Route 2, among others.

William Hughes Shawnee Wallace Tate, Jr New Lexington Stanley Colborn Sarah Cornell William Nicholson Glouster Carl Sedwick Amesville Mire Mabel ‘Seeddes Murray City Lillian Pence Athens Elizabeth McQuaid Carbon Hill Evan Earich Millfield Charles Wachenschwanz Nelsonville Nellie Dinsmoor Albany Louise Shaw New George Evans

Kasler Rites Set Wednesday in Nelsonville

Funeral services for Arthur C. Kasler age 72 a former Glouster resident are planned for Wednesday at 2 p m at Wallace and Wiley funeral home with the Rev Wilbur Crace officiating Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home

Nelsonville Arthur C. Kasler Glouster Wallace and Wiley Funeral Home Wilbur Crace Maplewood Cemetery

Food Licenses Required for Concessions in Nelsonville

Athens County Sanitarian announces that all food concessions at events such as the Parade of the Hills must obtain a Food Service Operation License under Ohio law. Licenses available from the Athens City-County Health Department. Also notes Harold Hoover earned a bachelor degree after long studies and a four year Air Force stint. Final rites set for Irene Buck, 30, at Oak Grove Church with burial in Buchtel Cemetery. viewing at Johnson funeral home.

Nelsonville Athens County Ohio Athens City-County Washington St Long College Ficitens Dayton Harold Hoover Hoover Air Force Irene Buck Suaree University of Dayton Heeder Iil Oak Grove William Brown Buchtel Cemetery Johnson Funeral Home

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Logan Society Lane Les Amies C.F. Ackers Robert Webb Virgil Harman Crago Adair J. G. Cole Sr R. B. Mansel Antioch Marion Red Wing Marcella Glenn Amnah J Jessie Stahr Lois Betty Poling Poling Marion Grange Grange Hall E. B. Allen West HM. Martin Miami Fla Wom Caruthersville Presley WSAZ Wlwe WBNS Phi Ave Sony ‘Livers Warner Brox Wyatt Ear Grand de Operes Lavy Lee Banene Nat Abe Theaier Victory Jimmy Walker Rowewnary Clooney Trent Your Highway Patrol Warne Fred Wi Oney Treaier Chet Long Fred Waring Tate Jen Steve Allen wLwc New Farm Spook Beckman Bob Crosty Bob Crosby Aunt Bare Denter Sickey Bouse Mickey Mouse Cassidy Toenter Mickey Sousa Dave Morgan Jaye P Morgan A Renae Doug Eoward John Daly Disneyland News Sern Abe Voss Pest Gontrey Ocesem Initia Fox Hour Robin Hood Tone Rte Mtr Heart of City Nelsonville Society Logan Man Chiefs Ihe Order of Rainbow Little House Ohio University Betty Shafer Carol Sue Adkins Judy Pendergrass Jo Ellen Wolfe Marlene Koker Miss Koker Jeannine West Victor Oakey Vorah B. Tigner i C. E. Gard Canton Bob Howe New Orleans Jack Culp Jeffery Zionsville Ind Jane Campbell Terra Haute W. E. Howe Howe Jessie Shafer Henry Sadosky Joyce Clarksburg Samuel Kotts Son Emil Haney The Ohio Department of Natural Resources James J. Worden Lillie B. McFadin Russell L. Gierhart Bloomingville Violet M. Vandagriff Laureville J. Morton Jean Adams Morton Monte Varnes Siar Bam Legal Norte Laoyd Marrioun Defertenes Cnt Court Wring Fae Mount St. Mary Hospital George C. Shaw Logan Monument CO Logan, Ohio AVN P. R Pete" Baird Mgr Columbus St Nelonville Gallipolis Pomeroy Kal Mindy Ser Nahi Mout
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