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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1958
Page
11
An automobile stolen Saturday night in Logan was recovered Monday in Columbus and returned to owner Richard Manter. Two Columbus juveniles aged 12 and 17 were charged and referred to Franklin County Juvenile Court.
Montreal city parks report a record 20 841 active players in hockey and broomball last winter. Most players were under 12 years old, indicating strong youth participation and continued growth in city programs.
Two versions of a graceful dress with options for a low neckline in summer and high neck with sleeves for year round. Pattern details include fabric yardage for size 16 and mailing cost, with orders sent to Anne Adams at The Athens Messenger Pattern Dept in New York.
In Athens County Ohio the sheriff will auction on June 2 1958 at 1 30 P M on the premises in Nelsonville Yorktown Township Lot 5388 Watkins Addition and certain railroad switch rights, appraised at 2500.00 with two thirds minimum bid. Auction conducted by Sheriff Shields with Pateskine attorney.
Logan Rotary heard Leon Evans of Jackson discuss the banker’s view of Rotary. He urged members to serve their communities, maintain integrity, be content, practice real friendship, and avoid ego. Judge Harley Meyer introduced the speaker, with visiting Rotarians Fred Rice and Mel Wiggins in attendance.
New Haven reports Larry Lieving underwent a tonsil ectomy at Holzer Hospital. Social visits span from Past Matrons at Point Pleasant to weddings and family gatherings across Rainelle W Va Cleveland Florida and Meriden Conn. Upcoming European tour for Dana Fry and local Bible school plans at St Pauls Lutheran and EUB Church round out a busy community scene.
A Common Pleas Court jury in Lancaster was dismissed after failing to reach a verdict in the trial of Donald Hines 21. He was indicted for failure to provide support for a minor child in 1957 1958. The jury asked for instructions before reporting it could not decide.
Logan Adult Education Club notes a June 17 booster meeting picnic at Rachelmacher Park at 6 p.m. and an outing July 16 to Lake Hope. A West trip slideshow featured Rose Bowl views. Gifts came from mystery sisters to several members. Bible readings and a poetry display followed a Bible quiz led by Mrs. Wendel Phillips.
Mrs Bill Winder hosted the Berea Class of Union Furnace Presbyterian Church in May and led the Bible study on the first chapter of Mark. Mrs Robert Redd also led the session.
Jack L. Moore of Commonwealth Telephone Co., Athens, spoke at Columbia Elementary School graduation. Graduates include Jerry Carpenter Carol Folden Frank Perry and John L Swearingen. Principal W E Campbell presented the class and Robert Bowen awarded certificates. Music by the school chorus directed by Nancy Gordon. Invocation by Rev Richard Jarvis.
Ray Howery of Washington DC visited his parents this weekend and attended his brother Rodney's Albany High School commencement exercises. Mr and Mrs Fern Gillogly visited Mr and Mrs Otho Gregory in Radcliff. Guests of Mr and Mrs J K Crabtree and Mr and Mrs WE were present.
Air line guests Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Harvey and children spent the weekend with Sam Scott who is recovering from a fall in his barn. Albany High School held 41 graduates at recent bac calaureate and graduation exercises. Vivian Munn led seventh graders on a trip to Marietta. Local residents and relatives from Columbus Ravenswood and Pittsburgh are mentioned with multiple visits and vacations in the region.
In Indianapolis a teen and two other boys were caught driving a stolen car. Police found a private detective badge and handcuffs on the youth. He was jailed in his own manacles.
Mr and Mrs James Rutan of Columbus visit with the Nutans and Murphys while the Bidwell Methodist Church hosts an attendance dinner. Visits from Dayton Eureka Steubenville Rio Grande and Crown City reflect a weekend of social and church activities. Elizabeth Dennett resumes post office duties after vacation and delegates attend the Methodist Conference.
Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Person of Torch and Mr. and Mrs E. J. Person of Huntington, W V attended visiting the Findlings and Caldwells to mark the birthdays of Mr. Caldwell, Mrs. Findling and Doris Jean Caldwell. Afternoon callers included Mrs. Mildred Story of Columbus and Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Pierce of Coolville.
Mayor Myers fines Ralph A. Congreve 10 dollars and costs for running a red light at Depot and Front. Robert L. McKelvey 25, also fined 10 dollars and costs for reckless operation. Anna Ely 22 of Lancaster 10 dollars and costs for crossing a yellow line. Clarence Beougher 31 forfeits 20 dollar appearance bond for driving left of center. John R. Mabrey 39 forfeits 15 dollar bond for speeding.
Miss Josephine Poling Logan Route 2 surgery. Denver S Binkley Laurelville Route 1 surgery. William Walker Logan Route 3 surgery. Mrs Herschel Hemrick Logan Route 4 medical. DISMISSED Mrs Charles Roop Logan Route 4 and son Mrs Jesse Stevens Rockbridge Route 1 and daughter. Mrs Herman Thrush Logan. Miss Winona Tabler Rockbridge Route 2. Miss Geneva Perry Laurelville Route 1. Mrs Oscar Bartholomew Jr Logan Route 1.
The MYF of Fair Haven Methodist Church elected Jackie Wamsley as president Karen Sue Black as vice president Sandra Lee as secretary Nancy Thomas as treasurer and Mrs Florence Allen Mrs Dessie Holcomb and Miss Dorothy Wright as advisers The cabinet meeting is set for June 19 at 7 30 p m at the president s home The Friendship Class met at Christine Black s home with Ann Sayer presiding and a quiz game with prizes given to Mrs Holcomb Mrs Dortha Adams and Mrs Sayer The CIC Class met with Mrs Charles Gillenfillen with nine members and four guests attending The DAYTON visitations and other relatives are noted in the report
Laurel Cliff residents and guests share visits across households from Laurel Cliff to Columbus and Gallipolis. Several families swap residences and host gatherings including eighth grade graduation attendance and a Missionary Society quilting event at Mrs. Pearl Jacobs home.
Three divorce cases filed in Common Pleas Court allege gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. George Sharb seeks custody of his minor children from Edna Sharb. Geneva Anne Wagner seeks custody and support from Ray W Wagner of Laurelville. Everett McWilliams asks for custody of two minor children from Margene McWilliams.
Need spare cash Sell that extra garden equipment you are not using by placing a Messenger Want Ad Dial 31242 for service.
Carolers and relatives gathered for dinners and weekend visits across Carbondale. Frank Bennett Milo Syx and Mr and Mrs Clarence Pinkley from Akron joined Mrs Grace Mace for a Sunday dinner. Nolan Mace and sons from Athens attended at Mr and Mrs P O Mace with other relatives from New Straitsville Logan Fort Wayne and Akron visiting Mrs Hazel Dodds Ruth Arnold and Mrs Mary Featherstone and her sister Mrs Pollock.
Mrs. Thomas Shrewsbury of Nitro reported all seven of her children aged 2 to 15 months developed measles simultaneously. The Nitro family included Thomas 7, Sandra 6, Joseph 5, Steven 4, Terry 2, Jeanette 8 and Sharon 15 months.
Cincinnati market report shows eggs by grade and size with current receipts and farm prices. U S A jumbo large medium and small eggs listed, with prices. poultry at farms lists No 1 quality fryers hens and weights. potatoes priced 2.50 to 5.00 per unit.
Cattle activity moderate to steady with fed steers 26.50 to 28.00 and 800 lb heifers around 28.00. Cows 21.00 to 20.50, calves mix of 900 lb ranges, hogs mostly 22.35 to 22.85 while sows ease to 25 lower. Lambs 22.00 to 24.00 for spring varieties, feeder lambs near 18.00, overall market activity limited and varied by grade.
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