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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1960

Page

8

County Board Debates School Property Transfers in Logan and Surrounding Townships

The Logan area gains parts of East Hocking and Laurel Township areas as the county board of education approves transfers to Logan Berne Union Laurelville and Athens County with 30 day effectiveness unless remonstrance petitions alter the plan. petitions seek to shift most of Laurel Township to Logan and the southwest corner to Laurelville. The sufficiency of signatures on the Logan transfer petition will be checked by the county board of elections.

Logan Hocking County County Board of Education East Hocking Good Hope Township West Hocking Berne Union Fairfield County Good Hope Laurel Township Laurelville Trimble Township Athens County Green Township Falls Gore Township Starr Township Ward Township Buchtel York County Board of Elections

Three Day July 4th Celebration Planned in Glouster

A Glouster committee outlines a three day July 2 3 and 4 program with several bands rides a magician and concessions for Independence Day weekend A dance is planned and officials hope the celebration becomes an annual event Next meeting is Tuesday

Glouster Families Visit Relatives Across Michigan and Ohio

Glouster residents Mr. and Mrs. Melville McCune and Marilyn Jane spent the weekend in Pontiac visiting son Dwight McCune and family. Mrs. Clara Sheren hosted guests including Walter Hartley and Ivan Baldwin and toured West Union Street Cemetery in Athens. Other visits include Ann Cairelli’s grandmother Essa Cairelli in Memorial Day weekend and Sara Jane McCreanor’s graduation in Columbus with relatives.

Sheren West Union Street Athens Columbus Rest Haven Bryden Rd Ann Cairelli Mountville Essa Cairelli Gail Bingman Bonnie Shirley Sayre C. A. Bingman John McCreanor Sara Jane McCreanor St. Mary of the Springs High School Sara Jane Jack McCreanor Hannah Rogers Corning

Women's Golf Assoc Holds Flag Tourney

Sixteen members of the Women s Golf Association entered a flag tournament on Ladies Day. Prize winners were Miss Mary Jane McKinley Mrs Jesse Frasure and Mrs Carl John. Mrs Claude Chrisman president conducted a short business meeting after dinner in the clubhouse and urged members to attend the June dinner meeting next Tuesday at 6 30 pm with reservations due by Monday.

Claude Chrisman

Candles Lighted at WSCS Ceremony in Glouster

Mrs Mary Rogers and Mrs Kate Parks hosted the Women s Society of Christian Service at Glouster Methodist Church. Mrs Norma Guinther presided with devotions by Mrs Do A Bingman. Program chair Jeannine Byers presented Matches to Light the candle with each member lighting a cross shaped candle.

Glouster Mary Rogers Kate Parks Womens Society of Christian Service Glouster Methodist Church Norma Guinther Do. A. Bingman Jeannine Byers

Chauncey Dover High School Opens Transcript Hours

The graduating class of 1960 at Chauncey Dover High School may pick up transcripts of credit at the high school between 9 a.m. and 3 30 p.m. daily.

Chauncey Chauncey- Dover High School

Hocking Club Wins Archery Team Trophy

In Logan, the Hocking Hill Archery Club captured the May team trophy at a tri county shoot in Pataskala. An eight member squad totaled 2073 points to beat Tarhe Archery Club of Lancaster and Pataskala Archery Club. Ted Schultz led Logan with 374 and Edgar Wilson scored 349. Thirteen Logan archers among 53 competitors. The club returns to Pataskala next Sunday for a registered invitational with individual class trophies.

LOGAN Hocking Hill Pataskala Tarhe Archery Club Lancaster Logan Club Ted Schultz Edgar Wilson

Chauncey-Dover Band Calendar Outlines Summer Lessons

Kathryn McCoy, Chauncey-Dover High School band instructor, releases summer lesson dates. First session June 21 22, second July 7 8, third July 19 20, fourth August 2 3. A Band Booster carnival is set for Saturday July 9 at the football stadium. Band camp runs at Sugar Grove August 12 through 21.

Chauncty Kathryn McCoy Chauncey-Dover High School Les Sugar Grove

Logan High School Class of 1935 Holds Silver Anniversary Reunion

Logan H. S. Alumni Class of 35 observed their silver anniversary reunion in the Mecca Room at Brandt's Restaurant. Logan-Ramon Smith presided as master of ceremonies. Ralph Adcock chaired the dinner program with speakers John Longley and Dr. Richard Brown. Ned Gabriel led the program and photos from the 20th reunion were shown. Special guests included Iris Hull Longley, Dayton Schultheis, Mrs. Ruth White Tannehill, Miss Alice Frasch, O. H. Farrar, Mr. and Mrs. James Rutgers, and others.

Logan Ramon Smith Logan High School Mecca Brandt Ralph Adcock John Red) Longley Richard Brown Ned Gabriel Iris Hull Longley Dayton Schultheis Ruth White Tannehill Alice Frasch O. H. Farrar Barsha Work Sprague Son Charles Iris Lowery Sarah Rockhold James Rutgers Minnie L. Brown Charles F. Rauch Everett Devore Patty Lucas John Powell David Midway Miley Powell Ironton Vern Haning Johny Williams Vicki Connie Sue Markins Will Nelson Columbus Ella Marrical Dayton Maude Cline Nancy Ann Pete Bachus Fort Frye High School Beverly A. L. Preston Rolland Louella Kuhbander Bob Kuhbander Raymond Kenny Harley Collins Crooksville Nettie Cunningham Leo McMenamy Akron McMenamy George Fitzer Herman Lohse Linda Patty Tavan J. E. Burris Apple Grove W. Va Howard Bobo Ralph Crist Perry Kirby Teddy Lancaster Crist Bobo William Lindley John Smith Nelsonville Clark Preston Robert

Daughter Diana Lee Sapp Born in Zanesville

Mr. and Mrs Blaine Sapp of Zanesville announce the birth of daughter Diana Lee on May 24. The couple also has a daughter Pamela Ann. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harry Staten of Chauncey and Mr and Mrs Leo Sapp of Columbus. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Earl Sapp of Athens.

Chauncey Blaine Sapp Zanesville Diana Lee Pamela Ann Harry Staten Leo Sapp Columbus Earl Sapp Athens

Patton Family Hosts Memorial Day Dinner in Lancaster

Dr and Mrs W W Patton of Athens hosted Memorial Day dinner for Mr and Mrs Grover Patton in Lancaster. The gathering united the Patton families with a close circle of relatives and friends.

W. W. Patton Athens Patton Grover Patton Lancaster

Girl Scouts Meeting Planned by Troop 152

Millfield unit of the Girl Scouts will hold a meeting at East Side School at 2 p.m. Friday with members from Chauncey.

Girl Scouts Chauncey Millfield East Side

Mr. Gibens Dies At 81 In Corning Ohio

James W. Gibens 81 of Corning Route 1 died Wednesday in an Athens hospital. A retired farmer, he is survived by his wife Virgie three sons William Harry and James a daughter Goldie Whaley a brother Franklin P. Gibens eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Friends may call at Humphrey funeral home after 7 p.m. Services Saturday at 2 p.m. with burial in Millertown Cemetery.

James W. Gibens Corning Route 1 Athens Virgie William Junction City Harry Indiana James Zanesville Goldie Whaley Corning Franklin P. Gibens Elizabeth W. Va Humphrey Funeral Home Millertown Cemetery

Missionary Fund Grows Seeks Community Support

The Bishopville Missionary Society met at Mrs. Florence Bulen s home with Mrs. Bulen presiding and Mrs. Miles Easler giving devotions. A $25 donation raised the fund to a total of $100 to date. Lena Davis won a prize and a June 27 potluck supper at the church is planned hosted by Mrs. Donald Kasler.

Glouster The Bishopville Missionary Society Florence Bulen Miles Easler David Grubbs Donald Kasler

Mrs Grover Patton Hosts Millfield Bridge Club

Mrs Grover Patton hosted the Millfield Bridge Club at her home with Mrs Francis Wallace as guest player. L D Muzio won high score and travel prize. Sigmund Kozman was second high. Wallace was low. Other players included Walter Border Homer Omen Elizabeth Willis Clarence Sanders. Next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Clarence Sanders at Mrs Charles Sanders home.

Walter Border Homer Omen Elizabeth Willis Clarence Sanders Charles Sanders

Fifty Couples Attend Holiday Dance at Hocking Hills

About fifty couples attended a holiday dance Saturday night at the Hocking Hills Country Club. Music by the Rotary's Philharmonic Boys lasted from ten to two. Mrs. Richard Frasure served as general chairman of the affair.

Logan Hocking Hills Country Club Rotary Philharmonic Boys Richard Frasure

Chauncey Chauncey Personal Visitors Across States

Chauncey area residents hosted and visited relatives and friends over Memorial Day weekend and surrounding days. The list includes Chauncey and La Mirada California visitors, Columbus and Cleveland trips, and multiple family gatherings in Albany Springfield Zanesville Barricksville and Columbus with extended family from Ohio West Virginia and Kentucky.

Jack Shook Lovina Staten la Mirada Calif Harry Staten William Henry Phyliss Crabtree Chauncey Blaine Sapp Zanesville Columbus Cleveland Charles Sanders Keith

Bycofski Rites Set for Mike Bycofski

Funeral services for Mike Bycofski 58 of Jacksonville are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Jacksonville Methodist Church with Rev Lillian Wright and Rev Kenneth Sedgewick officiating. Burial will follow at Taylor Ridge Cemetery. Mr Bycofski died Tuesday night at Mount St Mary Hospital after a long illness. Friends may call Wiley Funeral Home after 6 p.m. Thursday. Jacksonville Eagles Lodge rites are planned for 7 p.m. Friday.

Mike Bycofski Jacksonville Jacksonville Methodist Church Lillian Wright Kenneth Sedgewick Taylor Ridge Bycofski Mount St. Mary Hospital Wiley Funeral Home Jacksonville Eagles Lodge

Hocking Valley Hospital Births and Admissions

Mr and Mrs Joe Dalton Nelsonville welcome a daughter. Mr and Mrs James R King Jr Logan welcome a daughter. Admitted Otto H Hartmann Sr Logan medical. Mrs Harry R Green Logan medical. Delmar Minton Allensville. Daniel Stump Rockbridge Route 2. George H Collins McArthur Route 1.

Joe Dalton Nelsonville James R. King, Jr Logan Otto H. Hartmann, Sr Harry R. Green Delmar Minton Allensville Daniel Stump Rockbridge George H. Collins McArthur

Lake Burr Oak Tidings Weekend Fishing Activity Report

Lake Burr Oak drew many visitors over the weekend despite poor weather. Bass and bluegills were caught, with Homer Linscott and Gordon Pope among notable anglers. the lake’s mossy conditions are noted as challenging but productive for persistent fishers. Lake data show 796 cars at the dam, 80F high, 45F low, 1.56 inches of rain, elevation 721.69 and water 58 degrees.

Trimble Burr Oak Homer Gordon Pope Indianapolis Ind Pope Earl White Earl Bob Roback Skeet McAllister Hoyseckinger Jacksonville Outdoor Life Hanson B. Martin Athens Herbert McKee Glouster Clarence Warner Noel Eveland

Children To Give Service

Logan annual Children's Day service at the First EUB Church replaces regular worship. Theme is Of Such Is the Kingdom. Features include the children's choir directed by Mrs. Vivian Shaw as narrator, children's speakers, and participation by all Sunday school children. Offerings support the church's missionary program.

Logan First Eub Vivian Shaw Evangelical United Brethren Church

Cunningham Guests Enjoy Memorial Weekend Water Fun

Rye Cunningham and Mr and Mrs John V Cunningham and Mr and Mrs Joe Horwath of Columbus visited over Memorial Day weekend. The group picnicked and went water skiing on the Scioto River.

Chauncey Rye Cunningham John V. Cunningham Joe Horwath Columbus Scioto River

Logan Probate Judge Pettit Visits Decoration Day

Logan native Judge O. Pettit of Ada with sister and brother in law visited Decoration Day along with Mrs. Amy Easterling and daughters Ruth and Nancy Spannow. Pettit, former dean of men at Ohio Northern University, is a Logan native.

Logan Logan Co. O. Pettit Ada Fred Woodard Mary Pettit Decoration Day Amy Easterling Ruth Nancy Spannow Judge Pettit Ohio Northern University Logan

Terminal Tower Stands 52 Stories in Cleveland

The Terminal Tower in Cleveland rises 708 feet with 52 stories, a landmark of the city skyline. The structure's height marks it as a dominant feature of downtown architecture and a notable engineering achievement.

Cleveland

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County Board Air Force Desert el Centro Royal Air Force Women’s Golf Assoc Hocking Club Logan H. S Missionary Fund Grows Mrs. Grover Angle's High St. Glouster Ohio Bob and Cathryn Hocking Valley Hospital Harold Vaughn Lake Burr Oak Cunninghams Kittle High St Glouster, O Harold & Edithe Vaughn Goldberg Oxfords Jamaica Goldbergs Glouster Community Assn
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