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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1954

Page

2

Planning Meeting Slated On Broiler Egg Auction

The Meigs Gallia Mason and Jackson County broiler and egg auction planning group will meet Friday at 8 p m in the Wahama High School agriculture room County Agent W C Roberts announced A survey of local broiler growers was conducted and will guide next steps If sufficient interest is shown the group will approach the state agriculture commissioner about further plans Projected yearly broiler potential includes 700 000 in Meigs County and 200 000 in Mason County The Mason County committee is chaired by Roberts and includes Virgil Siders Jim Darby Grant Roush Henry Powers Virgil Lewis Lester McKenzie K A Wingett Ed Evans Ralph Lambridge and Ralph Welker The Meigs County group is led by CE Blakeslee with members Ed Evans and others Homer Walter of Walter's Hatchery Gallipolis actively participates in Gallia County efforts

Point Pleasant Jackson County Wahama High School Oo Agriculture Room W. C. Roberts Roberts Commissioner of Agriculture Meigs County Mason Coun Mason County Virgil Siders Chamber of Commerce Jim Darby Grant Roush New Haven Henry Powers Glenwood Virgil Lewis West Columbia Blakeslee Lester McKenzie K. A. Wingett Ed Evans Ralph Lambridge Ralph Welker Homer Walter Walter's Hatchery Gallipolis Gallia County

Charles Cundiff Elected Mayor of New Haven

Charles Cundiff won the New Haven mayoral race on Tuesday with 179 votes on the People's ticket while Basil Harrah had 79 on the Citizen's ticket. Floyd Capehart was selected recorder with 156 votes over Carl Wiles at 102. council winners included H C Roney 197, Clayton Athey 208, Thomas Hoffman 201, Edwin Clark 176, Henry Reitmire 147 with rivals accordingly, all People's ticket candidates in a contested municipal election.

Point Pleasant Charles Cundiff New Haven Cundiff People’s Citizen's Basil Harrah Floyd Capehart Carl Wiles H. C. Roney John Dyer Clayton Athey Bethel Vance Thomas Hoffman George McKnight Edwin Clark Tal Lied O. J Howard, Sr Henry Reitmire Charles Weaver Capehart Roney Athey Hoffman Clark Reitmire People's

T. J. Gaylor Is Buried

Thurman J. Gaylor, 40, died in a tractor mishap on a Southside farm. Funeral at Elizabeth Baptist Church Bancroft W V with burial at Ortin Heights Cemetery near Nitro. Survived by mother Ella Mae Gaylor and ten children, five sisters and other relatives.

Point Pleasant Elizabeth Baptist Church Bancroft W.va Thurman J. Gaylor Mickey Wick Ortin Heights Nitro Taylor Poca Ella Mae Gaylor Myrtle Mae Vance Charleston Violet Leigh Gaylor Winfield Barbara Gaylor Billy Gaylor Clay Bobby Gaylor Jerry Frankie Larry Gaylor Robertsburg Mabel Edmonds Edith Hayes Gladys Carr Simmons Myrtle Thornton

Matron Learns of Her Son's Death in Ohio

Mrs. Leander Eden of Letart West Virginia received word that her son Charles Edgar Eden of Zanesville died unexpectedly. A Mason County native, he had lived in Zanesville for 30 years. Attending the funeral from Mason County were Clarence Eden Sr and son Charles Eden Jr.

Point Pleasant Leander Eden Letart W. Va Charles Edgar Eden Zanesville

Point Pleasant Woman Qualifies as Insurance Agent

Shear Edler of Point Pleasant is among 16 West Virginia residents who passed qualification examinations for licensed resident insurance agents this week.

Point Pleasant

Daughter Born to Huntington Couple Janet May Mra Thompson

Mr and Mrs Gus Thompson of Seventh Street Huntington welcome a daughter born May 30 at Kanwha Medical Clinic. The baby has been named Janet May Mra Thompson. Thompson is formerly Rosalie Norvell of Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant Gus Thompson Seventh St., Huntington Kanwha Medical Clinic Janet May Thompson Rosalie Norvell

Wool Pool Under Way In Ripley Area

The Mason-Jackson wool pool is conducted this week in Ripley. Wool growers from the area market their wool during this event.

Point Pleasant Ripley

Public Meeting Set At Yanger School In Point Pleasant

The Baden 4 H Club schedules a public meeting at Yanger school on Thursday. W C Roberts will present a film titled The Road Turns Right.

Point Pleasant Baden 4-H Club Yanger W. C. Roberts

Funeral Rites For George Sebrell Set In Pt Pleasant

Last rites for George Sebrell age 88 of South 7 will be held Thursday at 1 30 p m at Crow Funeral Home with the Rev M M Malcolm officiating Burial will follow in Lone Oak Cemetery He is survived by five nephews John Morris and George Sebrell of South Side George P Marshall of Washington DC and niece Mrs Paul Somerville of Hogg Street Friends may call at Crow Funeral Home.

Point Pleasant George Sebrell South 7 Crow Funeral Home M. M. Malcolm Lone Oak Cemetery John and Morris South Side George P. Marshall Washington, D. C Paul Somerville Hogg St

Two Traffic Violators Fined in Point Court

Edwin Lee Kelly of Circleville Ohio pleaded guilty to a road law violation in Point Pleasant Magisterate Court and was fined 15 dollars plus costs. Fred William Gaul Huntington paid 25 dollars and costs after pleading guilty. Both men faced Justice A M Goodwin. arrests were by state police.

Point Pleasant Edwin Lee Kelly Circleville Ohio Fred William Gaul Huntington Justice of the Peace A. M. Goodwin

Holstein Meeting Slated for Tuesday

A Holstein-Fresian twilight meeting will be held at the Huntington State Hospital in Barboursville Tuesday at 6 p.m. A representative of the Holstein-Fresian Association will preside. The program includes a tour of the dairy herd and a movie Why Buy Holstein. County Agent W. C. Roberts plans to attend.

Point Pleasant Huntington State Hospital Barboursville Aker Holstein-Fresian Association Poe W. C. Roberts

Legion Post 23 hears leader reports at meet

The Mason County American Legion Post 23 meeting at the Legion Home was led by J. A. Ferrell. Del Plants said 300 flags were placed on veterans' graves and Buck Fruth announced a large crowd attended the Memorial Day service at Eddy Chapel. New officers will be nominated at the June 7 meeting.

Point Pleasant Mason County American Legion Legion J. A. Ferrell del Plants Buck Fruth Eddy Chapel

Point Clinic Notes Admits and Births Reported

Point Pleasant doctor notes admission of Mrs John Withers for surgery. Discharges include William Cecil Patterson Henderson Bracy Kinnaird Hogsett. Cheshire couple Mr and Mrs Wilmer Halfhill welcome a son. Frazier's Bottom couple Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ashworth welcome a daughter. Point Pleasant couple Mr and Mrs William Gardner report a son.

John Withers Point Pleasant Surgery William Cecil Patterson, Henderson, Bracy Kinnaird Hogsett Wilmer Halfhill Cheshire Kenneth Ashworth Frazier’s Bottom William Gardner

Young Mil ton Boy Admitted For Surgery

Vernon Facemeyer eleven year old son of Mr and Mrs George Facemeyer of Mil ton Route 2 has been admitted to Kanawha Medical Clinic for surgery in Kanawha County.

Point Pleasant Vernon Facemeyer George Facemeyer Milton Route 2 Kanawha Medical Clinic

Local visitors and arrivals fill Town. many extended stays

Recent guests and weekend visitors include Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Goodwin and Mrs. Clara Goodwin of Ohio Street, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schools of Columbus, and Mr. and Mrs. George Powell and family of Morgantown. Many others from St. Louis, Parkersburg, Charleston, and Athens spent weekends or holidays with relatives in Point Pleasant and nearby areas.

A. M. Goodwin Clara Goodwin Ohio St Robert Schools Columbus, O George Powell Morgantown William H. Williamson St. Louis Jay Keister Ashton H. C. Williamson South Side Dwaine Brain Detroit Hogsett C. W. Gasken Mt. Vernon Ave Harry Devol Marietta Jimmy Gasken Marietta College Rose Cross Bellmeade William Litchfield Arilie Cross Parkersburg Melvin Cross Langsville Arch Longe Bidwell Julia Berkley Point Pleasant Frankie Phyllis Litehield Cross Bellmeade Eub Church J. D. McCallister Chattanooga Tenn Nellie Kay Landon Smith Bellemeade D. G. Wilfong Charlotteville BD. G. Wilfong English Road Newton Oliver Charleston Road William Biffle Ripley Road Columbus Guilda Sue Oliver University Hospital William Humphrey Camp Conley Arthur Cheese Brew Sidney Burris Annette Diamond W. Va Russell A. Lutton Sharon and Russell, Jr

Mrs. Nancy Burris Rites Held in Logan

Last rites for Mrs. Nancy Burris widow of George Burris were observed at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Leonard funeral home. Rev. A N Grueser officiated with Carl Spence as organist. Pallbearers were Edward Godfrey Franklin Wright Carl E Blosser O J Hysell E B Van Atta and HL Smith. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Rheinscheld Divorce Granted in Logan Court

Divorce granted to Nellie Rheinscheld from Merritt Rheinscheld on gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Married November 17 1933 in Richmond Indiana. Costs assessed against the plaintiff. No children.

Logan—Common Pleas Nellie Rheinscheld Merritt Rheinscheld Richmond Ind

Birth Notices at Hocking Hospital Report Daughters

Births listed from Hocking Hospital include a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Roy DeLong of Toledo and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. John P. Walsh of Logan. Other entries note medical and surgical cases for several local residents in Logan and surrounding areas.

Roy DeLong Toledo John P. Walsh Logan

Ohio Central to switch 3300 Lebanon customers to dial June 19

Lebanon residents will see a full dial system shift by midnight June 19 as Ohio Central Telephone Corp. converts 3300 patrons. This marks a modernization effort likely affecting local communications and service routines.

Lebanon Ohio Ohio Central Telephone Corp

Logan Church Picnic Notes Mark Social Event

Logan Social Notes report a Methodist church picnic at Rachelmacher Park on May 26 with numerous families attending. Officers and organizers named include Mrs. Warren Johnson and Edgar Van Horn, with prizes awarded to Mrs. Graham and several club members. Humphrey dined at Bloser's. substitutes Lewis Graham and William Moore played.

Methodist Church Rachelmacher Park M. S. Brown Lange Maril Lloyd Heinlein Paul Keck Richard Jones Charles Green Fred Blume William Farley James Stewart William Pence Warren Johnson John Strait Marion Alien Edgar van Horn Mildred Sowers Kenneth Stuart Don Taylor Wareline Barney Stanley Benton Luther Kuhn Donald Taylor Clase Warren John Joshua Matheny R. C. Jones Idella Heckert

Hi Lo Bridge Club Hosts Social Evening

Mrs Walter Lavey acted as hostess for the Hi Lo Bridge Club last Tuesday night with members present including Mrs Harold Frazier Mrs Walter Woodruff Mrs Joe Gano Mrs Walter Harburger Mrs Clarence Grandy Mrs Bud Fox Mrs Steven Spurgus and the hostess Prizes were awarded to Mrs Savey Mrs Woodruff Mrs Fox and Mrs Harburger Refreshments were served by the hostess and others.

Walter Lavey Hi-Lo Bridge Club Harold Frazier Walter Woodruff Joe Gano Walter Harburger Clarence Grandy Bud Fox Steven Spurgus Savey Woodruff

St John Lutheran Women Host May Gathering

Mr and Mrs Howard Meyer hosted a St John Lutheran Women of the Church event May 25. Mrs Oscar Blum led devotionals and readings on prayer while Mrs Ralph Blum presented a magazine quiz and Rev A N Grueser spoke on missions.

Howard Meyer St. John Lutheran Women Oscar Blum Ralph Blum A. N. Grueser Meyer Carl Carpenter Kermit Ringhiser Harry St. Clair May Gordon Catherine Bateman

Entertaining Women’s Auxiliaries in Logan Cell

Entertaining Auxiliary Members of the Women's Aux Hiary of St. Paul's Episcopal Church were entertained May 25 at the home of Mrs. Clark Sheets of Logan Rt. 4. Mrs. Sheets led devotions and Mrs. William Miller gave the lesson. Several members plan to attend a Chillicothe workshop June 2. A luncheon followed hosted by Mrs. Sheets for a long list of attendees.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church Clark Sheets Logan Rt Sheets William Miller Chillicothe Howard E. White George de Camp Amy Easterling Ford Hack Claude Hammon Loren Nixon Earl Love John Sherwood Sally Holmes Miller Fred Huls

Tuesday Contract Bridge Club Meets at Mrs Roger’s Home

Members of the Tuesday Contract Bridge Club enjoyed an evening gathering last week at the home of Mrs. Roger, with bridge play and social conversation among attendees.

Contract Bridge Club Roger

Engagement of Bette Ann Van Buskirk to Thomas Heinlein

Mr and Mrs George Van Buskirk announce the engagement of their daughter Bette Ann to Thomas Edward Heinlein son of Mr and Mrs Porter Heinlein of South Logan. Bette Ann a Logan High School graduate and sophomore at Ohio University College of Education. Heinlein a Logan High School graduate and senior in Ohio University College of Arts and Sciences. The open church wedding is planned for June 20 at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Logan.

George van Buskirk North St Bette Ann Thomas Edward Heinlein Porter Heinlein South Logan Logan High School College of Education Ohio University Heinlein College of Arts Evangelical United Brethren Church of Logan

Inter-City Club Picnic At Haydenville Lawn

Inter-City Club members and guests gathered on the lawn at Mrs. C. S. Matheny’s Haydenville home. Guest players included Mrs. Victor Oakley of Nelsonville, Mrs. Howard White, and Mrs. Elmer Tschappat. Mrs. Connor held high score.

C. S. Matheny Haydenville Victor Oakley Nelsonville Howard White Elmer Tschappat John Connor Dallas Kinser Edward Kemper Harry Bell John Lee Claude Hammon Edward Sharp 0. P. Bingman Connor

Tuesday Sewing Club Enjoys Evening at Mrs Meyer Home

Tuesday Sewing Club was entertained at the home of Mrs. Harley Meyer. Special guest Mrs. William Gasbarro attended with members including Mrs. Francis Myers Mrs. Carlos Gaffin Mrs. Darley Kitchen Mrs. Lawrence Webb Mrs. Russell Young Mrs. Clarence Blosser Mrs. Charles Davie and Mrs. Karl Poling. A lunch followed.

Harley Meyer William Gasbarro Francis Myers Carlos Gaffin Darley Kitchen Lawrence Webb Russell Young Clarence Blosser Charles Davie Karl Poling Meyer

Divorce Granted On Cross Petition for Cox

Tuesday records show Gladys Cox granted a divorce on a cross petition from Mack Cox on grounds of extreme cruelty. Costs were assessed against Cox. In another case Lois Anderson versus Richard Anderson was granted by Judge Harley Meyer with defendant ordered to pay $10 weekly support for a minor and $75 expense during pendency.

Logan—Common Pleas Gladys Cox Mack Cox Cox Common Pleas Court Lois Anderson Richard Anderson Harley Meyer

Driver Fined In Intoxication Case

Jesse Ansel, 58, Enterprise, was charged with driving while intoxicated and fined 100 dollars plus costs. He received a three day jail sentence in Hocking County by Mayor Joseph Phillips after being cited by a state highway patrolman.

Logan Jesse Ansel Enterprise Hocking County Joseph Phillips Ansel

Logan Special Venire Drawn for Murder Trial

A special venire to select jurors for a first degree murder case was drawn in Hocking County. Benjamin Meyer faces trial for the premeditated murder of his wife Velvia Meyers on February 15, with Judge Harley Meyer setting June 21 as the trial date. Names from the jury wheel include Emma Martin, Logan, and many others from Logan and surrounding towns.

Harley Meyer Court of Common Leal Emma Martin Logan Mary Dixon Gore Alonzo Unger Harold Scott Union Furnace Hubert Thompson Laurelville Nellie Wright Eugene A. Brown Hilda M. Tom Ralph J. Drescher Marvin Mahoney Helen Judy Maggie Christian Carbon Hill Carl Snyder Murray City H. O. Brown South Bloomingville John Meyer Rockbridge John Cecil W. H. Nixon Albert M. Armstrong Ralph Campbell Haydenville Edna Carson Bert Hise New Straitsville Clifford Brooker Tina Courter W. G. Moore Linnie Henry R H. Hilliard Faye Saulters Pauline Begelem Dick Smith Mildred Harper Clifford Barney Joseph P. Canty Emma Rafferty New Plymouth William Hull George Swackhammer C. 3 Moore Katherine Ogie Ona Kitchen D. H. Chambers Sugar Grove Everett Bryan Earl Freeman Dorothy McClelland J. R. Thomas Merl Karshner Floyd E. Beck Vina

Logan Sees 1.5 Inch Rainfall From Tuesday Storms

Two brief heavy thunderstorms dumped about 1.5 inches on Logan and nearby areas, snarling traffic and closing portions of streets. The day brought a 30 degree drop in temperature and relief from a long dry spell for farmers and gardeners.

Logan W. Front St Gallagher Lots

Services Held For Mrs. Elsie Lyke In Logan

Funeral services were conducted at 2 pm Tuesday at the First Methodist Church for Mrs. Elsie Lyke wife of Charles Lyke who died Saturday at her Logan home. The Rev. Stanley T. Benton officiated with Kenneth Bright as soloist backed by Mrs. Mabel Prather. Pallbearers included Homer Willis Robert Nobie Trowbridge Virgil Howdyshell and Charles Noble. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan First Methodist Elsie Lyke Charles Lyke Stanley T. Benton Kenneth Bright Mabel Prather Homer, Willis Robert Nobie Trowbridge Virgil Howdyshell Charles Noble Oak Grove Cemetery

Food handlers urged to take chest X rays in Hocking County

Health officials in Logan announce a two week push for all people handling unpackaged foods to obtain chest X rays as part of food handler licensing. The mass X ray program targets grocers bakers restaurants church groups school staffs and county workers. The X-ray cruiser visits Laurelville and Logan Pottery Co with more stops listed for Thursday.

Logan- Hocking County Department of Health County Health Department Boocks Hocking County Laurelville Logan Pottery Co

Chain Reaction Seen With Conservation Focus At Logan Talk

Logan Kiwanis Club heard Floyd Heft from Columbus, secretary of the Ohio Soil Conservation Committee, press soil and water conservation. He urged coordinated action, warned against wasting soil fertility, and compared surplus foods to strategic arms, stressing water conservation amid rainfall shortfalls. Guests included Wallace Gillogly and Paul Kail.

Logan Logan Kiwanis Club Floyd Heft Columbus Ohio Soil Conservation Committee Harry Armstrong Hocking Heft Wallace Gillogly Hocking County

Roll Estate Is Appraised In Hocking County Probate

Inventory and appraisement filed in Hocking County Probate Court show the estate of the late Ora E. Roll of Laurelville valued at 119904.40. Securities 61595, chattels 4744, real estate 33500. fourth largest in recent probate history behind Frasch Welker and Bell estates.

Logan Hocking County Ora E. Roll Laurelville Roll William Frasch Leroy Welker Charles Bell

Last Rites Held For Bruce B Brandt

Logan The Leonard funeral home hosted services at 3 p.m. Tuesday for Bruce B. Brandt who died last Friday in Miami Florida. The Rev A N Grueser officiated with music by Mrs George Jurgensmier and Mrs Walter Leonard. Pallbearers were Charles Thomas Robert Brandt Weaver Henderson William Blum and Howard Kitchen. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.

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T. J. Gaylor Holstein Legion Post 23 Lakebury N. J Naval Air Station Opa Locka Mari Lary George Burris Hocking Hospital Jessie McManigal James Chatfield McArthur Floyd Campbell Radcliff Glenn Schall Harold Larimer James C. Cottrill Sr Corwin Bigham Paul E. Brown Cathy Louise Stewart Laura Jean Dougherty Srad Brown Richard Gerken Elntertains Bridge Club Atra Dean Doan Ady Inter-City Club A. Bailey Ruth Hinton Francis Jones James ‘Ash Agnes Brown Mae Cherry Charles Robinson Fay Shriner Gay Turner Edna Goslin C. L. Baker Lawrence H. Hansley JoAnn Woltz Ida Rose Arch Griffith Bruce B. Brandt Zemo Aav Fisher Department — Store Pleasant Fisher's Www W. Washington Athens E. Main St Pomeroy Second
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