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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1955

Page

8

4-H Camp Opens Tar Hollow with Admissions Still Open

The 4-H camp at Tar Hollow State Forest plans its August session with remaining openings for Hocking County youth. Ethel Bower reports 115 applications received, and 38 spots still available. Arts crafts, nature study, flag ceremonies, swimming, and hikes are highlighted. staff including state and county leaders oversee daily activities.

Tar Hollow State Forest Ethel Bower Miss Bower Mpecia H.W. Marshfield Andy Beatrice Cleveland Emil Haney Verna Rheinscheid Joe M. Brown Leonard Lehman Grace Harsh Lois Carr Laverne Jordan Janie Rutt Mary Jane Woodard Marilyn Davis Lois Nihiser Max Allbery Nolan Sater Wesley Auton

Rotary members tour Logan sewage disposal plant

Logan Rotary Club members toured the Logan sewage disposal plant after their dinner meeting at Blosser's banquet hall. Lewis Price service director and operators Robert Blankenship and Harry Burgess explained the plant operation. Rumell Young was program chairman. Charles Stewart district governor from Zanesville will pay an official visit at next week's meeting on Monday, Aug. 1.

Logan Ne 10 Gan Rotary Club Blosser Lewis Price Robert « Blankenship Harry Burgess Rumell Young Rman Charles Stewart Zanes Ville

Hocking County D transfers list broad land deals

A garbled OCR record catalogs numerous land transfers in Hocking and surrounding townships. Names such as Kenneth W. Bright Marie Sharb Bertha Edwards and Norman Vandagrift appear alongside various parcels, tracts, and undivided interests.

Marie Aprea Tye Thommen Tompoon Ardath L. Voris Phillip Parry Th Parry Odibel Edwards Bertha Jean Hare Bertha Edwards Bertha Jean Harrison Logan Norman E. Vandagrift Yalsheth Vandaerif Lael Poling Good Hope Township Kenneth W. Bright Carl Ohio Fuel Gas Com Nolen van Fowen

Weevils Rodents Heat Threaten Stored Wheat

Logan extension agent Ingraham warns that weevils rodents and overheating can damage stored wheat on Hocking County farms. He urges moisture tests with samples from multiple bin spots and testing at an elevator, noting losses up to a third per bushel. Contaminated grain fetches lower prices and hurts price supports.

LOGAN Hocking County Ingraham Ingraham Remi Tse

Laurel Valley Grange Meeting and Community Events

The Logan society notes a Laurel Valley Grange meeting with United Brethren and a family picnic at Rachelmacher Park. Gifts were given for birthdays to Mrs. Don Iles and Mrs. Robert La Follette. August class meeting at Mrs Donald Bennington’s home. A Pythian Picnic is planned at 6 pm with performances by Mary Alice and Delores Karr.

Arun Peexers Camss Laurel Vauiey Givangelical United Brethren Charen Union Furnace Vernie Stahr Kachelmacher Charge Park Don Iles Robert la Follette Donald Bennington Mary Alice Delores Karr Margaret Stahr Lulu Belle Morris Ann McKinney

Le Stoner announces wedding of Baker to Dele in Gibisonville area

Mr and Mrs Russell Le Stoner announce the marriage of their daughter Mrs andra Lee Baker to Ralph Dele both of Gibisonville Route 1. The double ring ceremony occurred Wednesday night in the bridegroom's home with Rev Phyllis LaMaster officiating. The bride wore a powder blue dress with white accessories and a white Bible corsage. Claude Ogle, brother of the groom, was best man. The couple left for Tennessee after the ceremony.

Str Russell le Stoner Nelsonville Andra’ Lee Baker Ralph Dele R. ’ Mele Gibisonville Logan Grt Commien Hockings Phyllis LaMaster Paul Shaw Rock Nk Rosebuds Mra Clade Ogle Claude Ogle

Divorce suit filed in Gomer Pleas court

Juanita McKibean sues Darvel Dexter in New Plymouth Route Inuit for divorce and seeks custody and control of a minor child plus temporary and permanent support and expenses.

Wawalene Bextor Juanita McKibean Gomer Darvel Dexter New Pymouth Kimong

Do Good Copies for Healthier Ohio Schools Guide

State Health Department distributes a two page booklet titled A Guide for Better School Environment and Health aimed at making Ohio schools healthier for students and teachers. It outlines standards for safe play areas, rooms, lighting, ventilation, waste disposal, and daily inspection checklists for principals and staff.

Ohio Common Unio State Health Department Ralph Dwork Tne Maide

Nine Youths Take Pre-Induction Exam in Logan Area

A group of nine youths in Logan and nearby towns underwent pre-induction physical and mental examinations under the Selective Service Act. Notable attendees include Robert W. Keynes, Ralph E. Logan, Joe K. Tisdale, Paul E. Crago, Charles R. MeInturf, Richard Ti. Lehman, and Edgar B. Wolfe Jr. The group rode a bus back to Logan after testing. Those deemed satisfactory will face future draft calls under the extended act.

LOGAN Hocking County Watt

Seanch Osbourne reunion notes and local births

The Coolville Seanch Osbourne reunion drew about eighty attendees at the Lancaster fairgrounds as officers were elected Ray Mona Ward president and Mar Guerie Ward secretary treasurer The next reunion is planned for July 1006 at the fairgrounds Plans include a Fay machine at the local school on Jay Strom for pine ad from 809 pm WSCS and Methodist notes list August hostess Mrs Vevie Davie Birth announcements name Joseph Andrew at St Joseph’s Hospital Parkersburg with grandparents Gibbs Moore and Owens plus local family updates

Coolville Russell Cody Anderson Bents Hnsel” Parrish Darlene Christine Ward Rheta Cody Vevie Davie Methodist Church Lucille Davis Thad ‘Tanbhorey Donna Guys Na Dole TF. Cecil William Jennings Robert Moore Virginia Gibbs Little Heck Joseph Andrew St Joseph's Honotal Parkersburg Gibb Joe ‘Moore Little Hocking Owens Lercy Owens Jack Kemler Johnny Winten-Sale Kes Oscars Findting Ronald Kincade Gary Charlotte Ronda Missouri Ira Kincade D. P. Hughes Villa Kincade Columbus Gibbs E Hocking Rand W. 3. Anderson Karen Miner Nora James Dallas Tex Clara White

Atomic Energy to Replace Oil in Electricity Generation

Washington based report outlines how atomic energy could compete with oil in electricity production. AEC experts foresee remote areas using nuclear power for modest electricity. MIT plans on atomic power for underdeveloped regions face high capital and technical barriers. Oil interests fear gradual shift, noting current vehicles and ships remain oil dependent. naval and air applications may advance as research reduces wasteful steps in energy conversion.

Atomic Energy Douglas Larsen Washington NEA Geneva Ofl U.S Atomic Energy Commission theAmerican Locomotive Co Hich Thule Greenland Clinton P. Anderson D-Nm Joint Congressional Committee On ‘Atomic Energy AEC Orld America Bing

Radio Free Europe marks five years aiding Czech freedom

The July 4 1990 broadcast launched RFE programs in Czechoslovakia Hungary Poland Romania and Bulgaria to support freedom from Soviet influence. Director Rafael oversaw growth from a mobile headend to a full network as RFE kept alive resistance voices for 70 million people in Central and Eastern Europe.

Ey Sraned Rafael Radio Free Europe New York NEA Czechoslovakia Radio Free Europe Voice of Freedom Central Europe Soviet Union Freedom Station Havelka Jachymov Halen Radio |Free Europe Hungary Radio ‘Free Europe Budapest Hve Neh Germany Trac Lisbon Timae Mart AFE Eva Cxec Prague William Raphael Czceheslovakia

Automobile overturns injuring Dexter near Route 33

An early Monday accident on Ran Road about eight miles south of Route 33 involved Dexter, 59, of New Plymouth Route 1, who was riding in a car driven by Darrel Dexter, 18, of New Plymouth Route 1. The driver stated the vehicle left the road in heavy fog and overturned onto its top. Dexter suffered forehead and left ear abrasions. Deputies Joe Breeze and Saur een Metaler investigated.

Crooksville Festival to Host Free Street Dance

NEW LEXINGTON reports Crooksville Church of the Atonement Homecoming Festival on July 30 will feature a free street dance as part of the 38th annual Whitehouse reunion set for Sunday in Zanesville. Myrtle Fisher of Zanesville chairs the association and Crooksville votes on local plans at a recent meeting.

New Lexington Columbus Oil Association Ohio University Gray Stumbus Donald Kiger Wheeling W. Va William Billy) Jones Rendville Loci Butler Shawnee

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