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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1952

Page

2

School Chief Denies Responsibility Shift in County Dispute

Samuel H. Dillon, superintendent of Hocking County schools, rejected claims he shifted responsibility in the East Hocking school dispute. He said he assumed full responsibility for consolidations and did not request the demurrer, which attorneys for the defendants admitted was filed without his preference to gain a tactical advantage.

Hocking County Dillon East Hocking Knepper, White and Dempsey Brashares Messrs. Hissong Eyman

Red Cross Names Logan Students for Leadership Training

Logan High School students Marian Martin and Ronnie Dennis were selected to represent Hocking County Junior Red Cross at a seven day Leadership Training Center starting July 13 at Miami University Oxford Ohio. Alternates are Nancy Shaw and Dick Smith. Mary E. Thompson announced the selections.

Logan Marian Martin Ronnie Dennis Logan High School Hocking County Red Cross Darley Kitchen Junior Red Cross

Dexter Dexter Star Grange Set for Saturday Evening

The Dexter Star Grange will meet Saturday evening with a pot luck lunch. Several local families are noted visiting relatives and guests include Carol Halliday from Washington D. C. H. and Linda Lewis from Dayton. Multiple residents are mentioned in holiday visits across Columbus Buffalo and Toledo.

Dexter Star Grange Mattie Halliday Carol Halliday Washington D. H Claire Minor Lewis Linda Dayton Lill Minor Robin Love Columbus Neal Jeffers Buffalo W. Va Max Nelson New York Central Railroad Everett McKnight Jess Sweeney Toledo Viola Halliday Hassie Folden Pearl Will Charleston Mary Will Will Joe Selman Maggie Chaney Elaine Steele

Memorial Weekend Visitors From Ohio and Kentucky Dotted Hollister

Out of town visitors over the Memorial weekend included families from Zanesville Columbus Newark Canton Fostoria Springfield and Shadyside. Notables listed are the Wroten Parish Thompson Aberts Waldeck Easler McGee and Cooper families. Mrs Tempie McGee visited Fostoria, and Robert G Cooper returned to Canton with his daughter and son in law.

Jackie Bell Calvin Houston Columbus Pearly Easier Canton Emmett McGhee Fostoria Walter Gayton Doris McGee Springfield Ohio Tempie McGee Robert G. Cooper Pearly Easler

Social News Notes From Creola and Surrounding Towns

Creola residents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Keith spend a few days in Kentucky. Mrs. Floyd Pickerington of Lancaster visits her Illinois roots, while Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carns host. Nearby families including Ward Johnston Quick Hewitt and Loum are noted visiting relatives and hosting gatherings in Millersport Lithopolis and Columbus areas.

Creola Robert Keith Kentucky Floyd Pickerington Lancaster Charles C. Carns Virgil Collins Columbus Boyd Castle Stephen Ward Walbridge Oscar Ward Thomas Johnston Cynthia Fernow Toledo Sam Quick Harold Hewitt Beulah David Williams Alfred Hewitt Millersport Herbert Loum Charles Bolin Lithopolis

New Market Street Parking Lines Repainted

Logan reports repainting of Main Street and Market Street parking lines today. The change to parallel parking reduces rear visibility but aims to improve safety. meters move to new positions and parallel parking could start next week if weather allows. Pool project may end the week if weather cooperates. A new cemetery compressor digger arrived last week and works satisfactorily.

LOGAN Main Street Market Street Harry Shaw Shaw

Logan Couple Wed In Single Ring Ceremony

Kathyn Davis and Noel Burcham were married in a single ring ceremony on May 29 at the Church of Christ in Christian Union. The bride, a Logan High School graduate, wore a white linette dress. the groom, also a Logan High School graduate, works for the Hocking County Farm Bureau. They will reside on Logan Route 2 after a short trip.

LOGAN George S Davis Kathryn Noel Burcham Everett C. Burcham O. L. Ferguson Church of Christ In Christian Union Linette Peggy Ringhiser Robert Beery Burcham Logan High School Smead Manufacturing Co Hocking County Farm Bureau

Weekend social notices from New Plymouth area events

Mr and Mrs Raymond Sigler hosted relatives from Columbus. Nellie Bray visited Mrs Earle Heinlein. Luther Bardin attended Starr Washington School band concert and Starr Washington commencement. Milton Bay and Earle Heinlein joined McArthur High School commencements. Ben Allen Somersets visited with daughters Ethel and her husband. Johnnie Cherry suffered a fractured leg treated at Mount St Mary Hospital Nelsonville. Earle Heinlein and Bryan Cassill visited Hamden. Minnie Darby funeral services at McArthur. Dr J T Gibbons visiting after Florida trip. Anna Heinlein appears in notice.

New Plymouth Raymond Sigler Columbus Earle Heir Jein Minnie Darby McArthur J. T. Gibbons Gibbons Florida Anna Heinlein

Memorial Day Services at Dew Cemetery and Homecoming Note

Memorial Day services were held at the Dew Cemetery with the Corning High School band. A homecoming occurred at Irish Ridge school on June 1 with former teachers and pupils invited. Visitors included Will McDonald and Glenn Dennis from Hemlock, Max Ivers from Newark, Eva Ivers, Grace Weaver, and others attending near gatherings.

Burr Oak Dew Cemetery Corning High School Irish Ridge School Will McDonald Columbus Forrest Dennis Glenn Hemlock Max Ivers Newark Eva Ivers Grace Weaver Karen Sue Kerby Dew New Lexington Cemetery Glenn Dennis Virginia Ivers Dale Dew

Smith Rites Held Monday Afternoon

Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Cecillia Smith aged 48 who died Saturday were held at 1 p.m. Monday at Leonard Funeral Home with Rev. Roy E. Klinger officiating. Music by Mrs. George Jergensmier Mrs. Walter Leonard and Carl Spence. Pallbearers included Michael Saunders Charles Westenbarger Harold Westenbarger Walter Huffman Jr Walter Woodruff and John Huffman. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Listers Fatally Injured in Train Crash Near Cleveland

Mrs. Minnie F. Lister and her daughter Miss Alice F. Lister of Brecksville Ohio died after a car hit a train early Sunday. They were mother in law and sister in law of Raymond Hengst formerly of Logan. The car was dragged 200 feet to the locomotive. Both women died at St Luke's Hospital within hours of the collision. They were related to James M. Lister Cleveland city planning director.

St. Luke's Hospital Cleveland James M. Lister Hengst Miss Lister

Fines Levied At Laurelville

Logan reports fines in Laurelville cases. Richard Myers paid 10 dollars plus costs for reckless driving, Neil Graf 5 dollars for failure to show title, Harry C Shull 10 and 25 dollars for reckless driving and destruction of property, Robert Allen 100 dollars plus costs for larceny and gun theft, Forrest Van Fossan 100 dollars for driving under the influence, a 17 year old was turned to juvenile authorities, hearing set in Judge Bangert courthouse Thursday at 10 a.m.

Hocking County Rhea Pettit Bangert

Man Hurt in Family Dispute, Logan

Ernest Rutter of Logan reported hurt after a Monday night family altercation on Third Street. Patrolman Wilbur Stout said two family members struck him with a hoe and Rutter was taken to a local physician.

Logan Ernest Rutter Third St Wilbur Stout Stout Rutter

Langsville Obituaries and Genial News Notes

Mrs Margaret Combs and Mrs Anna Miller return from wintering in Redondo Beach California. Mr and Mrs William S Johnson announce birth of son Danny Ray. Grandparents Edward Johnson Mason West Virginia and Carol Pierce Langsville. great grandparents Will Johnson Mason and Frank Abdon Chelsea Michigan. Mr and Mrs Bill Hendrix Middleport visited brother Thomas Hendrix. Mrs Carol Pierce hosted visitors Russell Abdon Carmen Slocum Chelsea Michigan Carol Pierce Jr Rutland William Johnson Columbus and Lawrence Rupe South Bloomfield.

Langsville Margaret Combs Anna Miller Frank Abdon Chelsea Mich Bill Hendrix Middleport Thomas Hendrix Carol Pierce Russell Abdon Carmen Slocum Carol Pierce Jr. Rutland William Johnson Columbus Lawrence Rupe South Bloomfield Richard Jacks

Local Visitors and Social Events Reported

Sixteen sixteen Mrs Belle Lindley of Stockport and several Columbus couples visited Dailey Wood. Dailey Wood went to Parkersburg for a medical exam. Grand Grange cookie contest judged by Leona Calvin. Carl Wolfenburger improving. Kincher and Thacher families weekend guests with Wood. Additional visitors from Lima and Columbus to the Bishop and Wood households.

Belle Lindley Stockport Fred O'Neil William Lindley Roger Martin Jamie Lindley Johnson Columbus Dailey Wood Parkersburg Harry Denney Lima Harold Newman Mayme John Bishop The Grange Leona Calvin Carl Wolfenburger Foster T Kincher Claude Thacher Paul McElroy Leo Davidson

High Altitude Flowers Shine Through Ultraviolet Sky

The vivid hues of alpine flowers are linked to ultraviolet light present in the clear high elevation sky, influencing petal color. This phenomenon helps explain why blooms near mountain peaks appear especially bright and striking.

County Cancer Fund Delivers Report In Logan Unit Meeting

Logan unit of the American Cancer Society held a Monday night session at the Onto Power office. Paul Stimson, fund drive chair, said late season timing hurt but mail response was promising as the drive continues through July. George E. Carr noted wide distribution of educational materials. Mrs. Cora Brown reported on inquiries about the unit’s work and assistance available. Merle Primmer presided. next meeting in August will reorganize with officer elections and full committee reports.

Carr Cora Brown Merle Primmer Margaret Lutz Frank Weyland Ruth Tucker

Two Cars Damaged In Collision Near Logan

Jerry Lee Pack aged 19 of Nelsonville and Chester Eugene Appleman aged 39 of Logan collided on Route 33 two miles south of Logan at 11 10 p m Monday night. Pack fell asleep causing his car to rear end Appleman’s car. Both vehicles southbound, Appleman’s trunk and rear bumper damaged, Pack’s radiator damaged, no injuries reported.

Logan Jerry Lee Pack Nelsonville Chester Eugene Appleman Pack Appleman Route 33 Sheriff A. J. Waldron

Funeral for Ellen Harvey Held at Cha Church

Funeral services clear for Ellen Harvey 73 widow of Emmet Harvey conducted by Rev C B Wells. Burial at Cas ter Cemetery. Relatives and friends gathered with families from Columbus Chillicothe Crooksville Pomeroy Donald Wooten Ora Proffit and others. Pipeline work by Texas Eastern Transmission Corp. progresses rapidly. Measles illness noted among Avanel Radekin Theodore Rupert and others. -Mrs J F Radekin

Point Rock Ellen Harvey Emmet Harvey C. B. Wells Cha Caster Lizzie Harvey Golden Columbus Doris Miller Dayton Joseph Nelson Nelson E. G. Nelson Donald Wooten Dora Cady Crooksville Grover Swearingen Swearingen Pomeroy Jerry Knight Knight Pauline Stansbury Everett Holcomb Texas Eastern Transmission Corp Downie Nelson Ora Proffit Avanel Radekin Theodore Rupert J. F. Radekin

Committee to Meet Glouster in Town House

Old Settlers Committee will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Town House in Jacksonville. The public is invited to attend.

Glouster Old Settlers Jacksonville

Kiwanis Amateur Talent Sought For July Show

GLOUSTER Kiwanis tabled plans for a Fourth of July hillbilly show with amateur entrants being accepted and auditions to be scheduled. Carl Bradbury reported progress while a card was sent to Richard Eddy in Sheltering Arms Hospital who is improving and expected home soon. Attendees included Ray Lange Karl Bodenbender Rev John Devol Dan Kovach and several others.

Glouster Kiwanis Carl Bradbury Bradbury Richard Eddy Sheltering Arms Hospital Ray Lange Karl Bodenbender John Devol Dan Kovach Roger Kittle George Campbell Ray White Lawrence Colbert Enlon Grubbs Hugh Billingsly B. R. Angle Porter Dugan

N T Club Hosts Readings Evening at Maxwell Home

Mrs Sylvia Maxwell entertained the N T Club Friday evening. The program included Fathers Day by Mrs Kate Vaughn A Letter by Mrs Sylvia Maxwell Small Change by Mrs Anna Conway A Tribute to Father by Mrs Bessie Thompson A Story About Coffee by Mrs Mary Johnson Somebody's Daddy by Mrs Louise Zimmer Mrs Zimmer won the mystery prize Prizes went to Anna Conway and Kate Vaughn Lunch followed for the listed guests including Mrs Stella Dyer Maude Vaughn and Bessie West.

Glouster Sylvia Maxwell N.T. Club Kate Vaughn Anna Conway Father Bessie Thompson Mary Johnson Louise Zimmer

Stolen Michigan Car Found Wrecked in Ohio County

A car reported stolen in Michigan was found wrecked on Kreachbaum Road near Big Pine Road in Hocking County. Owner Harriet G Wattelot of Shepherd Michigan was identified by a check. Sheriff A J Waldron said no leads on the thieves and that they likely were not local.

Waldron

Weekend Visits and Gatherings Across Ohio and Virginia

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Oliver hosted a weekend with Mr and Mrs Fred Campbell and Miss Corrine Oliver of Columbus. Visitors included O S Smith of Spencer and Edgar Page of Arlington. Memorial Day plans linked Lyle Basim with Chester Rowland in Malta. Ray Goddard attended the National Postmasters Convention in Columbus.

Roy White Matt Campbell Columbus Ermine McKain Danville Garnet Barrett Wanda Goddard Ray Goddard Cecil Rollins Esmond Welch Sue Oliver Wilson Oliver Pleasant Ridge Lyle Basim

Hemlock Grove Family News Roundup

Mr and Mrs James Hazelton welcomed a son at Meigs General Hospital Pomeroy. Dorsel Smith visited Mrs Jennie Smith in a Columbus hospital. Jewell Story and Bert Romine were in Columbus on business. Junior Farnsworth and son Richard of Canton stayed with Carl McNemar. Ziba Midkiff and Cecil visited R V Heilman Bunker Hill. Bern Romine visited Porter Midkiff. Bob Smith son of Ralph Smith went to Holzer Hospital for surgery. Mrs Ziba Midkiff

Hemlock Grove James Hazelton Meigs General Hospital Pomeroy Dorsel Smith Jennie Smith Columbus Jewell Story Bert Romine Junior Farnsworth Richard Canton Carl McNemar Ziba Midkiff Cecil R. V. Heilman Bunker Hill Bern Romine Porter Midkiff Bob Smith Ralph Smith Holzer Hospital

Bellans Heartburn Tablets Ad Ends Indigestion Relief

A vintage advertisement promotes Bellans tablets as fast relief for heartburn gas and similar distress. It claims quick action from doctors and lists a 25 cent price.

W G Allen Rites Planned

William G. Allen 71 a former Glouster resident died in a Kenton hospital after illness at his daughter’s home in West Mansfield He was a retired railroad operator member of Glouster Lodge 607 F and AM and Church of Christ Survived by second wife Josie Basil daughter Christine Hines son Byron sister Mrs Clara Davis Burial in Glouster Cemetery Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 pm at C F Wallace funeral home with Masonic rites by Glouster Lodge 607

Glouster William G. Allen Basil Kenton Dewey M. Hines West Mansfield Mr. Allen Glouster Lodge 607 F&am Church of Christ Joel J Amanda R. Allen Josie Christine Hines Byron Clara Davis Columbus C. F. Wallace Frank Roberts Glouster Cemetery Glouster Lodge ‘607

Memorial Day Observances and Visits Highlight Glouster Area

Glouster residents attended Shawnee Memorial Day ceremonies and the new park dedication. Families from Glouster hosted and visited relatives in Dayton Columbus and Ada with several guests listed, including Lewis Bernard, Charles Bernard, and Phyllis South.

Thomas R. Reese Shawnee Shawnee Cemetery New Park Lewis Bernard David Charles Bernard Dayton Flossie Bernard Fred Harper Raymond Robinson Glouster John Drury Davis Pharmacy College John Knight Cora Ann Ailes Eaton Ohio Katherine Thyne Columbus David Cox Jr Urbana David Cox Sr Athens Corning

Daughter Is Born to Medway Sillamans

Mr. and Mrs. John B. Sillaman of Medway announce the birth of their daughter Susan Lynn on May 29 at Mercy Crest Hospital in Springfield. Grandparents are Mrs. Goldie Sillaman of Latrobe, Pa. and Raymond Welch of The Plains.

the Plains John B. Sillaman Eleanor Welch Medway Susan Lynn Mercy Crest Hospital Springfield Goldie Sillaman Latrobe Raymond Welch

Legion Auxiliary to Meet in Glouster With Elections

The Auxiliary of the American Legion in Glouster will convene Thursday at 7 30 p m for officer elections. Lunch will be served after the meeting.

Glouster Auxiliary of the American Legion

Church Class Holds Wiener Roast and Hay Ride Outing

GLOUSTER The Workers Class of the Church of God held a wiener roast, marshmalliaw toast and hay ride recently. Guests included David Nott, Wayne Lowery, Betty Nott, Billy Stires, Janice Nott, Wilma Stires, Nancy Christman, Kay Nott, M Love, Mary Helen Jewell, Sandra Nott, Ann Lou Smith, Sally Lowery, Isabel Stires, Mrs Faye Nott, Mrs Nora Kaiser and daughter June, Kathleen Kaiser, Ruby Norris and daughter Cathy, Donna Smith, Susan Nott, Bernice Lowery, and Mr and Mrs Darewood Jewell.

Glouster Church of God David Nott Wayne Lowery Betty Nott Billy Stires Janice Nott Wilma Stires Nancy Christman Kay Nott M Love Mary Helen Jewell Sandra Nott Ann Lou Smith Sally Lowery Isabel Stires Faye Nott Nora Kaiser June Kathleen Kaiser Ruby Norris Cathy Donna Smith Susan Nott Bernice Lowery Darewood Jewell

J-T Alumni Elect Officers At Banquet

Dave Wlingus was elected president of the Jacksonville-Trimble and Hollister alumni association at the annual dance and banquet on May 30. June Humphrey was named vice president, Maxine Pennell secretary-treasurer, with Bob and MarySimons on decorating and Ruth and Brent Christman and Mary Belle Stephenson on entertainment. Next year’s banquet and dance are planned for May 30 at the Hollister gymnasium following this year’s event in the Jacksonville-Trimble gymnasium.

Glouster Dave Wlingus Jacksonville-Trimble and

Family Gaskalla Reunion Observed in Ohio Gatherings

Mrs. Nettie Gaskalla and Mrs. Eugene Snyder hosted a Gaskalla family reunion in Glouster with attendees from Fostoria Newark Columbus Logan Chauncey Elyria Springfield and Bradner among others. The gathering included Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gaskalla Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Maxwell Mrs. Gladys Braglin and several Gaskalla relatives.

Frank Gaskalla Newark Ida M. Dean Logan Alla Hayden Chauncey Henry Echstenkamper Glouster David Rothery Springfield Ralph Echstenkamper Elyria Florence Deicontivo

Class Holds Lake Picnic Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ event

The Chauncey High School Class of the Chauncey Church of Christ held a Lake Hope picnic Sunday evening. Attendees include Janice Kasier Beverly Sheffield Joan Fiske Joan Lewis Shirley Leffler Janis Davis Marcia Sheffield Diane Nye Patricia Dehman Sandra Sanders Don Simpkins John Blackford Jack Lester Lowell Davis and Andrew Simpkins. Mr Simpkins teaches the class.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Lake Hope Janice Kasier Beverly Sheffield Joan Fiske Joan Lewis Shirley Leffler Janis Davis Marcia Sheffield Diane Nye Patricia Dehman Sandra Sanders Don Simpkins John Blackford Jack Lester Lowell Davis Andriew Simpkins Simpkins

Joe Schrader Named To Registrar's Post

Joe Schrader was approved as deputy registrar of motor vehicles in Hocking County to replace Mrs. Jeanette Zier. License tags will be sold at 47 North Market Street. Schrader was endorsed by the Hocking County Democratic Executive Committee. Mrs. Frazier resigns effective today after employment at the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation in Logan since May 15.

Logan Joe Schrader Hocking County Jeanette Zier North Market Street Schrader Democratic Executive Committee Frazier Bureau of Unemployment Compensation

Chauncey Personals Weekend Visitors Reach into Ohio

Chauncey Miss Isabel Courtney spent Thursday through Sunday with her parents Rev and Mrs G B Courtney in Norwood Ohio. Various relatives and friends visited nearby families including the Courtneys and Muzios in Millfield Snowville Ashland and Columbus during Memorial Day weekend.

Isabel Courtney Norwood Ohio G. B. Courtney Hunter Beckelheimer Courtney Harry Patterson Harley Badger Harley, Jr Euclid Leslie Cruikshank Martha Crow Sue Ronny Elmer Columbus Earl Border Linda Carolyn New York City G. E. Courtney Alonzo Figgins Nelsonville Leonard Koenig Corky Ashland

Picnic Guests Attend Memorial Day Visit at Old Man's Cave

Chauncey Memorial Day visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Smith included Mr. and Mrs. William Collins and family from Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Flume and daughter Patricia, Mr. and Mrs. David Evans and sons, plus Mr. Cecil Phillips of Haywood West Virginia. A picnic occurred Saturday with locals like Arthur Smith Sr Lawrence Bullock Jack Smith Lancaster and Arthur Smith Jr and children.

Chauncey Arthur Smith William Collins Wilbur Flume Patricia David Evans Michael David Detroit Cecil Phillips Haywood West Virginia Dean Coakley Old Man's Cave Lawrence Bullock Jack Smith Lancaster Arthur Smith Jr

Don’ts For Pimples Promote Petersons Ointment

Don’t scratch or squeeze pimples or itchy irritations. Peterson’s Ointment offers fast relief smoothing skin, prevents infection, and promises improved appearance after one application with a money back guarantee. It soothes itchy feet and cracks between toes.

Peterson

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