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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1960

Page

5

Logan BIS Fugitive Caught After Two-County Chase

Herman Pohlable a 16 year old from Middletown fled a Boys Industrial School and stole Don Riggs car near Sugar Grove. He sold baseball gear at Logan Truck Stop then sped south on Route 33 evading police at up to 100 mph, four roadblocks were hit and bullets struck the car before breakdown. Deputy Nick Sanborn recovered all stolen items after his capture.

Logan Boys Industrial School Chillicothe Herman Pohlable Middletown Don Riggs Sugar Grove Logan Route 1 Pohlable Circleville

Priscilla Class Holds Meeting In Church Basement

The Priscilla Class of the Methodist church met in the church basement with opening prayers and a Bible verse roll call. Attendees included Nellie Shuttleworth Jennie Galloway Anna Frasure Amy Lanning Bessie Davis and Edna Rawlins. Lunch was served by hostess Besse Davis.

New Straitsville Priscilla Methodist Church Nellie Shuttleworth Jennie Galloway Anna Frasure Amy Lanning Bessie Davis Edna Rawlins Besse Davis

Television schedule notes for Republican National Convention week

The Messenger keeps TV listings unchanged as the convention dominates programming this week. Read the adjacent column for correct start times and program details across WHTN CBS Huntington channels with shows from News to Evening broadcasts and late-night features.

Evening Radio Schedule Reads Like Classic Lineup

A Monday night grid lists music segments and shows from Peter Gunn to News NBC Weather and game shows. The lineup includes Huck Hound Jack Paar Riverboat Topper and The Price Is Right among other programs.

Peter Gunn Jim Thacker Goodyear NBC News Jack Paar

Unclear TV Schedule Fragment Leads to Time Gaps

A jagged OCR fragment lists various programs and times such as Riverboat Wells Fargo and Peter Gunn with missing digits and punctuation. The entries show 7 30, 4 30, and other vague slots like Innocent Yea News Weather and Jack Paar.

Wells Fargo Peter Gunn Goodyear Innocent Yea Jack Paar Weathe

Television Schedule Listing for Tuesday Evening Shows

A compressed 1940s television schedule lists times and programs including Hiway Patrol Paradise Days Evening Court Bulletins The Rifleman and Colt 45 among others, with references to News Sports and local variety programs. The lineup covers 6:00 to 11:20 p m with multiple repeats and hour long blocks.

Hiway Casey Je ‘Aones Wyatt Alcoa

Daytime Radio Schedule Fragments From The Listing

A fragmented radio timetable shows blocks for Paradise Ted Mack News Weather and late show slots. The listing mentions John Daly Will aan Lono St Bea and Bandstar Rocy & Fun with varied times including 9 30 10 30 11 1 and 4 00 and 5 30 remarks.

Paradise Ted Mack John Daly Will

Television Schedule for WENS Columbus Evening Lineup

WENS TV channel 10 offers CBS and local programming from 6:00 PM with comedy Thea and Weather spans. prime time features The Texan, Armchair Theatre, Sea Hunt, and Diagnosis. late night includes You Are There, Dobie Gillis, and News with Edw. and Doug. Edw. Weather updates hourly through the night.

Wens-Tv CBS Columbus Thea Vanny Thoma Ann Southern Hennesey Chet Long June Allyson Doug Father Know A’mehair Shotgun Sladt Dobie Gillis

Republican Convention Highlights Keynote by Judd and CBS News Team

TV previews note 6 30 p m session features Walter H Judd Minnesota as keynote. Other speeches follow with CBS News team led by Walter Cronkite Edward R Murrow and Howard K Smith. The 6 p m and 6 20 p m windows mark Republican Convention coverage.

Walter H. Judd Minnesota Murrow Howard K. Smith CBS News

TV Movie Guide and Ohio highway bid notices in one page

TV movie listings for Monday and Tuesday show scheduled films across channels with times. Separate notice announces Ohio Department of Highways bids for four projects in Athens Gallia Meigs and York Townships with bituminous paving work and a $4,650 bid bond, due August 9 1960.

X Ray Unit To Resume Stops In Logan Area

State owned mobile X ray unit resumes case finding in Hocking County after two day break. Over 1300 people received free chest X rays during stay in Logan with 414 processed Friday. The unit will visit Carbon Hill and Murray City Tuesday with time slots from 2 to 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 9 p.m. respectively.

LOGAN Hocking Carbon Hill Murray City

Notice to Contractors State 10 Columbus Ohio 1960 bids

Public notice from the Ohio State Highway Director at Columbus invites sealed bids for motorized road and bridge projects in Athens Hocking and surrounding counties. Bids due August 9 1960 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Includes route widening resurfacing grading drainage and concrete bridges ATH 356 0200 over Grass Run and ATH Sob over Hewett Fork with detailed span and width specifications. Prevailing wage rates apply and the Director reserves the right to reject any bids.

Department OF Highways Columbus Gate State Highway Director of Ohio Athens County Waterloo Township Caleanes Creek Hewett Fork Department of Industrial Relations Division Depa Preston

Patrol Makes Arrests Seven Drivers Fined

The Hocking County Court, reported by the Athens post of the State Highway Patrol, fined seven drivers. Donald R. Fuller received 30 dollars plus costs for speeding, Jesse Chandler 42 for unsafe operation, Robert Bell 25 for speed, Donald P. Miller 15 for passing at an intersection, William A. Vermilion 45 for parking on the highway, Leota Goddard 60 for failing to yield. Enderle had a suspended fine but was taxed costs for failing to top within the assured clear distance.

LOGAN Hocking Athens Post State Highway Patrol Donald R. Fuller Nelsonville Jesse Chandler Lancaster Robert Bell Newcomerstown Donald P. Miller Racine William A. Vermilion Union Fur Nace Leota Goddard Bartlett Vaughn Collins Thomas A. Enderle

Mrs. Estella May Cozad Dies at 78 in Logan

Mrs. Estella May Cozad 78 of West Logan died Sunday at Hocking Valley Hospital after a brief illness. Widow of Francis O. Cozad she leaves a daughter and three sons, 16 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Services by Rev. R. B. Hughes will be held at Heinlein Funeral Home with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Estella May Cozad West Logan Hocking Valley Hospital Francis O. Cozad Cozad Harry Courtney Leonard Cozad Clarence Cozad Gore Anna Scott Gallipolis Edna Vorhees Harley Steele San Diego Calif Heinlein Funeral Home R. B. Hughes Enterprise Oak Grove Cemetery

Parole Hearing Scheduled for Ora Mash in London Ohio

Notice from the Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission that Ora Mash, prisoner at home on Farm London Ohio, awaiting hearing on or after September 1 1960. Mash was convicted May 1959 in Athens County for breaking and entering and sentenced to 15 years. Herbert Kell, Parole and Record Clerk.

London Ohio Ora Mash Don Farm Athens County IHIO Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission Herbert Kell Charley Edgar Launom Ndon Aene County O Pardon and Parole Commission

London man faces parole hearing in 1960

Charley Edgar Laun, confined at London Prison Farm, London Ohio, admitted from aene county after conviction for breaking and entering, is to appear before the Pardons and Parole Commission on or after September 1 1960 for a hearing. Separate notices announce sealed bids for hard surfacing taxiways and ramp areas at Ohio University Airport due August 3 1960.

Notice to Contractors Athens and Vinton County Ohio Projects

Sealed proposals will be received on Tuesday September 9 1960 for improvements on State Route 356 in Waterloo Township Athens and Vinton Counties Ohio. Proposals 1 and 2 form one contract with bituminous surface treatment on stabilized base and grading. Pavement width 18 feet lengths 1.22 and 6.009 miles. Completion by October 31 1960 with bid forms and schedule of prevailing hour details. Authority sections referenced and project bid amount noted.

State OF Ohio Department OF Highways Columbus Ohio Athens County Trimble Dover Gallia County Guyan Meigs County Columbia Scipio Townships Tyrath York Township Highway Examiner Department of Industrial Relations State Highway Sens Department of Highways Division Dep.r Preston State Highway Director of Athens Hocking Counties Green Starr Hocking County City Nelsonville York Town Ohio University George Sheeter W. H. Herbert Waterloo Township Vinton County Ordance Division Dep E. S. Preston

D Of A Club Marks 25th Anniversary

Logan reports the Daughters of America Club celebrated its 25th anniversary with a dinner in Brandt's Mecca Room. Thirty two members attended. charter members present included Mrs. Ford Kistler and Mrs. Chandos Kistler. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Wells, Mrs. Estella Barker, and Mrs. Charles Riddlebarger.

Estella Wills C. E. Kistler Wells Estella Barker Charles Riddlebarger

Temple 57 Holds Picnic for Pythian Sisters and Families

A picnic supper at Rachelmacher Park was hosted recently by the Pythian Sisters of Logan Temple 57 and their families. Attendees included George Wolfe, Harry Nill, Henry Glass, Clarence Allen, the Bright sisters, John Bownes and others with Nelsonville guests James Hollenbaugh Wayne Hunley and Leroy Bennett.

James Hollenbaugh Wayne Hunley Leroy Bennett

Get-To-Gether 4-H Club Meets at Spencers

Logan report on the twelfth meeting held at Andrea and Janie Spencer home with three guests Sheila Stanley Spencer and Rita Rizer and seven members. Demonstrations were given by Janice Jones Louella Julian Rhea Vollmer and Roseann Taylor. Judging set for Aug. 5 at Roseann Taylor home.

Logan Andrea Janie Spencer Sheila Stanley Spencer Rita Rizer Leonard Lehman Janice Jones Louella Julian Rhea Vollmer Roseann Taylor

Daughters and medical updates noted at Hocking Valley Hospital

Daily hospital notes list several new entries including a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mercer of South Bloomingville and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thompson of McArthur Route 1. Additional patients include Mrs. Richard Chambers, Mrs. Leroy Hedges, Mrs. Graydon C. Marsden, William Wine, Mrs. Peter Patterson, Mrs. Clifford Stoessel, and George Wonn in various care categories.

Donald Mercer South Bloomingville Robert Thompson McArthur Richard Chambers Logan Route 4 Leroy Hedges Graydon C. Marsden Columbus William Wine Junction City Peter Patterson Canal Winchester Clifford Stoessel George Wonn Logan

Man Cited Twice For Reckless Operation

Two charges of reckless operation were filed Saturday against Kenneth R. England 21 of Fairfield Heights. England was arrested after charges by Clarence Krumlauf and Paul Patton. The offenses occurred on S Culver St and at Culver and Main. He is to be arraigned Wednesday in Mayors court.

Fair Participants Seek Chauncey Dover Help

Athens County Fair participation requires home economics girls to report to advisor Mrs. Jennie Jackson at Chauncey-Dover High School for guidance and enrollment.

Chauncey Chauncey- Dover Jennie Jackson Chauncey-Dover High School

Ovid Shank Visits Relatives Amid Oklahoma Work

Ovid Shank, employed in Oklahoma, traveled to Wilkesville to visit relatives. His trip reflects personal ties during a work assignment in nearby regions.

Ovid Shank Oklahoma

Local couples plan weekend visits and travels

Logan residents share weekend plans with Michigan City and Hawaii trip updates. Mr and Mrs Joe Thomas visit neighbors the McBrides in Michigan City. Tim Doering returns from a two week Hawaii vacation via jet and steamship with legs of travel by jet to Chicago. Bill Johnston family visit his parents on North Spring Street. Ralph Mike Roberts visits Logan relatives including his mother and brother and the Rainer family in Zanesville Avenue.

Joe Thomas N. Spring Street Michigan City Ind Bob McBride Tim Doering J. Ward Doering Hawaiian Islands Los Angeles Matsonia Honolulu Jet Chicago Bill Johnston Elwood Johnston Clarence Johnston North Spring Street Ralph Mike) Roberts Port Huron Mich Logan Dan Roberts David W. Second St Tom Rainer Zanesville Ave

Ruffs Host At Annual Picnic

Mr and Mrs Don Ruff hosted the Bear Run Farm Bureau Council annual picnic at Bear Run Farm with a chicken barbecue and potluck. During the meeting policy recommendations for 1961 were reviewed and highway traffic deaths prompted a discussion on beneficial high school driver training classes. The Roy Heidlebaugh home will host the next gathering.

Logan Don Ruff Bear Run Farm Bureau Council

Weekend arrests in Hocking County detainees held in jail

Two men were held in the Hocking County jail over the weekend awaiting arraignment in County Court. Boyd G. Browning Sr. 20 of Lancaster faced a warrant charging abandoning an expectant mother. Donald F. Burns 29 of Newark was charged with driving while license under revocation.

Logan Hocking County Boyd G. Browning Sr Lancaster Donald F. Burns Newark

Chauncey Area Personal Visits Reported

Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lehman include Alan Murphy and family from Newago Michigan Clarence Nixon and daughter Lenore Bailey and Darlene Logan Ivan Dolly Leiber Lehman Gore Jess Lehman Columbus Ed Swanson and family Union Furnace Albert Jackson hosted George and Cummings Strouthers, with others attending picnics and gatherings in Chauncey and Circleville

Charles Lehman Alan Murphy Newago Mich Clarence Nixon Lenore Bailey Darlene Logan Ivan Dolly Leiber Lehman Gore Jess Lehman Columbus Ed Swanson Union Furnace Albert Jackson George Cummings Strouthers Cummings Chauncey-Dover High School Thomas Dew Marilyn Erle Bridgewater David Poling Linda Charles Pancake Nelsonville Hollis Cunningham David and Dean Columbus and Southern Ohio

Logan Auxiliary of Hocking Valley Hospital Forms New Members

Logan new members Mrs. John Hildabolt Mrs. Edmund Lange and Mrs. George Crow joined the Logan Auxiliary at a meeting in the doctors lounge. Eleven members attended as Mrs. Bernard McLain presided. Committee reports led to a vote to sponsor a chick o rama booth at the Hocking County fair. An Aug. 17 meeting is planned.

Logan Logan Auxiliary Hocking Valley Hospital John Hildabolt Edmund Lange George Crow Bernard McLain J. Ward Doering Edward Mundy Doering Hocking County Fair

Local Garden Clubs Attend Marietta Flower Clinic

Hocking Garden Club members Mrs Joseph Phillips and Mrs Willard Lyke join Mrs Willard Mills of New Straitsville and Four Seasons Garden Club delegates Mrs Lawrence Ellinger Mrs Ray Thompson Mrs Wallace Brown Mrs Rolland Adams and Mrs Robert Chure for a recent flower clinic in Marietta.

Logan Duplicate Club Holds Master Point Game

Logan Duplicate Club held a master point game at Glenview Party House. Top scorers were Mrs Juliet White and Mrs Ross Adcock with second place going to Mrs O P Bingman and Dick Byrd. Third high scorers were Harold Brandon and Paul Fuhrman. The next regular meeting is in two weeks at Ohio Power Co auditorium.

LOGAN Glenview Juliet White Ross Adcock O. P. Bingman Nelsonville Dick Byrd Athens Harold Brandon Paul Furhman Lancaster Ohio Power Co

Swim Party Held At Lake Burr Oak

Chauncey a swimming party for several residents including Mr and Mrs Albert Jackson and guests at Lake Burr Oak occurred Sunday. Attendees listed include Mr and Mrs George Cummings Mr and Mrs Thomas Dew Marilyn Mr and Mrs David Poling Linda Miss Nancy O Nail Mr Bob Jackson and Mrs Dick Jackson.

Chauncey Albert Jackson George Cummings Thomas Dew Marilyn David Poling Linda Nancy O’nail Bob Jackson Dick Jackson Lake Burr Oak

Casto Family Visits Relatives Across State Line

Mr and Mrs Billy Casto and children of St Albans West Virginia visited Mr and Mrs Granville Casto and other relatives marking a family gathering in the area.

Billy Casto St. Albans W. Va Granville Casto

Mr and Mrs Lewis Taylor Visit Rutland Area Friends

Mr and Mrs Lewis Taylor of near Rutland were recent visitors of Mr and Mrs Eddie Caruthers.

Lewis Taylor Near Rutland Eddie Caruthers

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