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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1961

Page

5

Directors Elected For New Bank In Logan

Citizens Bank of Logan elected nine incorporators as directors with Dayton Schultheis as vice president and Rolland Bright as a director. C. W. Johnston was named president and Audrey Prewitt executive vice president and cashier. The bank aims to open by July 15 in the former Logan Federal Savings and Loan Association building on N Market St.

Logan Citizens Bank of Logan Dayton Schultheis Earl Elberfeld C. W. Johnston George C. Shaw Roger Humphrey Roy B. Fugk Ernest Hartman William D. Moore Rolland Bright Johnston Schultheis Elberfeld Audrey Prewitt Logan Federal Savings and Loan Association N. Market St

Ex Logan Resident George R Cunningham Dies at 56

Logan native George R Cunningham 56 of 665 Motherwell Ave died Sunday at Dayton Veterans Hospital after a long illness. He was World War II Army Air Corps veteran and former employee of Hocking Valley Welding Co. He never married and is survived by his mother Mrs. Lawrence Phillips. Friends may call after 7 p.m. today at Roberts Funeral Home with services at 10 a.m. Wednesday conducted by Rev D S Dunkle. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Military rites will be by the combined veterans organizations of Logan.

D. S. Dunkle Oak Grove Cemetery Veterans Organizations of Logan

Three Juvenile Drivers Fined by Hocking County Court

Three youths appeared in Hocking County Juvenile Court on Friday led by Judge Rhea Bangert Brown. Roy R. Mount, 17, Gore Route 1, was fined $10 plus costs for speeding May 24, his second offense. Robert Mace, 17, 489 W. Hunter Sr., paid $5 and costs for reckless operation after a May 26 incident. Dean D. Spillman, 16, Logan Route 3, faced $5 and costs for failing to stop within an assured clear distance after an accident on May 26.

Dean D. Spillman Logan

Mike Six Honored At Recent Wiener Roast Birthday

Logan family hosts a wiener roast for Mike Six celebrating his sixth birthday. Attendants include Vicky Nihiser Dean Denny Norma Jean Wilson Marty Six Scott Six Doug Daubenmire George Daubenmire Keith Kelly Rex Adams Lori Lonnie Wilson Mike Worthman Clark Truax Dickie Mathias Danny Armstrong Debbie Smyers Butch Courtney Johnny Terry Tubbs David Bartlett Terry Steve Randy Six.

Logan Mike Six Roy Six Mike Vicky Nihiser Dean Denny Norma Jean Wilson Marty Six Scott Six Doug Daubenmire George Daubenmire Keith Kelly Rex Adams Lori Lonnie Wilson Mike Worthman Clark Truax Dickie Mathias Danny Armstrong Debbie Smyers Butch Courtney Johnny Terry Tubbs David Bartlett Terry Steve Randy

Logan Man Critical After Fall Down Stairs

Logan Lyman of 244 West Main Street is in critical condition at University Hospital Columbus after a head injury from a fall while going up stairs to Dr. L W Starr’s office. He was treated at Hocking Valley Hospital before transfer by ambulance.

Logan Frank Lyman W. Main St University Hospital Columbus Lyman L. W. Starr S. Mulberry St Hocking Valley Hospital

Logan Roach family to relocate to Sunnyvale California

Mrs. Charles Roach Jene Ann Skinner and her son, visiting from Union Furnace Road with Mrs. Clarence Skinner and aunt Velma Shaw, depart to join husband at Sunnyvale California. Roach, G E Company employee, transferred from Pittsfield Massachusetts to 1032 Remington Dr building 6 apartment 5.

Charles Roach Jene Ann Skinner Clarence Skinner Union Furnace Road Velma Shaw Logan Sunnyvale Calif Roach G. E. Company Pittsfield Mass Remington Dr Apt

Airline Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Occasions

Social roundup notes visitors and gatherings across families in the region. Floyd Sams and sons stayed with the Samses. Leon Hughes and two sons visited the Leon Woodrum home. Otto Swartz and family called on the Harry Ross household. Joan Albaugh's family toured the Henry Swart home. the Thimble Bobbs 4-H Club met at Arnold Clark's. Harry G. Love and family visited their son in Point Pleasant. Orland Cramer and Elsie Donahue stopped at Vaughn Ross's home. wool transport by Orris Hudnall linked to George and Ronnie Scott moving. Numerous Ross family members attended Warren Ross's funeral in Athens. Floyd Sams works near Belpre. Sam Starkey stayed with the Harry Love residence. Darrell Ross and Karen celebrated Karen's 16th birthday with cake and ice cream.

M. V. Ross Floyd Sams D. W Harry G. Love Point Pleasant W. Va Harry F. Love Orland Cramer Elsie Donahue Cincinnati Vaughn Ross Orris Hudnall Columbus George Scott Ronnie Scott Paul Cotterill Darrell Ross Karen Maurita Carl Ross Cliff Ross Albany Warren Ross Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Belpre Sam _ Starkey Nelsonville Harry Love George Starkey Guysville Harry Ross Christy Lynn Maurita Ross

New Vehicle Titles Rise in May Report from County Clerk

Miss Thelma Keyes, Hocking County clerk of courts, notes a May rise in new vehicle titles with 79 certificates issued versus 53 in April across automobiles, trucks, trailers, and house trailers. Used car sales edged down while the title office processed 608 transactions, including 214 resale titles and 280 mortgages, with receipts totaling $964.

Logan Thelma Keyes Hocking County Certificate of Title Office

Hocking Valley Hospital Admits and Dismissals

Mrs A W Ruff of Sugar Grove admitted for surgery. Dismissals include Mrs Homer Kornmiller of Logan Route 2 Lawrence Weaver of New Philadelphia Route 1 and Frank Lyman of Logan transferred to University Hospital Columbus.

Hocking Valley Hospital A. W. Ruff Sugar Grove Homer Kornmiller Logan Lawrence Weaver New Plymouth Frank Lyman Tq University Hospital Columbus

EUB Women Guests at Presbyter ian Meeting in Westminster House

Logan women from EUB church attended the quarterly meeting of the First United Presbyterian Women at Westminster House. Mrs Anthony J Toerner welcomed attendees. Rev Ted Faulconer spoke about his Holy Land trip and Ralph Poston sang with Mary Louise Bowen at the piano. Smith-Work Group hosted a coffee hour after.

EUB Presbyterian Logan First Evangelical United Brethren Church of Women’s Association of First United Presbyterian Church Westminster House Anthony J. Toerner Presbyterian Group Ted Faulconer Christian Church of Nelsonville Holy Land Ralph Poston Mary Louise Bowen Smith-Work

Athens County Man Cited for Driving Without License

Dewey C. Pickett a 40 year old of Athens Route 2 was cited by police for driving without an operator's license. He is to be arraigned in mayor's court. Pickett previously faced the same charge on April 23 in Hockings County Court.

Athens County Logan Dewey C. Pickett Athens Pickett Hockings

Timeline of Athens events from 1873 to 1901 span floods growth and flames

The article catalogs major Athens area happenings from 1873 flood damage near the South Bridge to 1901 street paving and transit plans. It notes the 1874 State Hospital opening, 1880 courthouse vote, 1881 rail arrival, 1884 great flood, 1889 electric lights, 1895 Catholic Church cornerstone, 1900 jail lynching foiled, and 1901 traction-line plans among other incidents and milestones.

James G. Blaine Athens Athens County Goosetown Hudson School Desk Company Rardin Athens State Hospital Main St Beckley Corner Athena Theater E. Union St College Carl Porter Nelsonville

Logan Man Bitten by Dog During Milk Route

Walter Huffman Jr. aged 37 was bitten on the right leg by a dog owned by Mrs. Della Skaggs on Route 75 near Ewing while delivering milk. He was treated by a Logan physician. The dog will be confined for 14 days and is not rabies protected per Hocking County dog warden James Leonard.

Logan Route 75 Ewing Walter Huffman Jr Della Skaggs Huffman James Leonard Hocking County

Lancaster Man Jailed For Drunken Driving

Willis G. Brown 52 of Lancaster pleaded no contest at arraignment in Hocking County Court. Judge Vaughn Collins found him guilty and fined 150 dollars plus costs, sentencing him to three days in county jail after Tuesday arrest on Route 33 near Logan by Sheriff Paul Hartman.

Logan Willis G. Brown Lancaster Hocking Vaughn Collins Brown Paul Hartman

Athens Faces Smallpox and Fire Then Homecoming

In 1902 Athens endured a smallpox outbreak leading to a pest house on extreme W State Street. The County Home burned in 1904 during a large Athens homecoming celebration, marking a troubled early 20th century.

Union St Athens W. State St

Branch Bridge Planned For Twig In June

Fourteen members attended a Logan Auxiliary Twig Two meeting at the Saving residence. New member Mrs. John McBroom was welcomed and vice president Mrs. David Devol led the business portion. The summer project is a branch-bridge session at Mrs. John Hildaholt’s home in June, weather permitting on the lawn. Mrs. Robert Gano will host the June twig gathering.

John Saving Robert Smith Twig Two Logan Hocking Valley Hospital Saving Home John McBroom David Devol John Hildaholt Hildabolt Robert Gano

Connor Inventory Filed With Court

Logan inventory and appraisal of the estate of the late John B. Connor filed in Probate Court. Appraisers Dayton Schultheis Bruce Fickel and John Owens. Agnes Connor is executrix. Admitted to probate was the will of the late Margaret C Hiles of Logan. Sole legatee is her husband John Hiles, nominated executor without bond.

Logan John B. Connor Dayton Schultheis Bruce Fickel John Owens Agnes Connor Margaret C. Hiles John Hiles

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