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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1954

Page

6

Logan Council Hikes Gas Rates After Storms And Reads First

Heavy rain and electric storms pounded Hocking County as Logan council opened discussion on an Ohio Gas Co. rate increase. The ordinance would raise minimum charges and vary per usage with a 12 percent average increase over seven years. No final action yet.

Logan Ohio ¢Gas Co Nts Phillips Ohio Federal Power Commission Power Commission William Knapp

Dick Dye of Greendale Dies Unexpectedly at 46

Andrew Richard Dye known as Dick Dye of Greendale dies at 46 after a sudden illness. He worked as a foreman for the Hocking County Highway Department and led the Buckeye Ramblers square dance band and Lazy Dee Ranch. Survived by wife Sylvia, three sons Carl, William, and other relatives. services pending.

Dick’ Dye Greendale Hocking County Ohio Buck

Korean Girl Describes Homeland To Logan Kiwanis

Miss In Mook Lee, recent Logan High School graduate, spoke to Logan Kiwanis Tuesday night about life in Korea. She wore her native costume and shared details of home life, war damage, and hiding under a Seoul floor with a brother for three months. She plans to study dentistry to serve her country and performed two Korean harp pieces.

Logan Miss In Mook Lee Logan High School Miss Lee South Korea J. R. Farmer

Westenhaver Rites Planned for Emma E Westenhaver

Services are set for Emma E Westenhaver 83 who died Tuesday at her home 133 West Main Street Logan A widow of John Westenhaver born in Maxville she spent most of her life in Logan Survived by a sister Mrs Marie Stimmer of Zanesville and nieces and nephews Rites Friday 2 pm Woodard Funeral Home with Dr R B Wilson officiating Entombment Oak Grove Mausoleum Flowers omitted Contributions may be made in her name to the polio or cancer funds

Woodard Funeral Home R. B. Wilson Oak Grove Mausoleum

Mrs Lehman Dies at 71 in Mount St Mary Hospital

Logan Ohio Susan E Lehman 71 wife of Charles W Lehman of Green Township died at 3 am Tuesday after three weeks in Mount St Mary Hospital Nelsonville in failing health since two years She would have celebrated their wedding anniversary June 14 Survived by husband two sons six daughters 30 grandchildren 18 great grandchildren two sisters four brothers Funeral services set for 2 pm Thursday Leonard funeral home with burial at Smith s Chapel Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home

Pelleville Mich Lewis Lehman Gladwin Jch Ivan Dawley Gladwin, Mich Earl Johnson Somerset Clarence Nixon Logan Route 2 Frances Doak Ravenna Clayton Howdyshell Newago Ich Edward Swanson Columbus Myrtie Lehman Etta Fiiley Greens Run Orlie Kasler Sanford Kasler Bailey's Run John Kasler Chauncey Emmett Kasler Leonard Funeral Home Smith's Chapel

Early London Performance Sets Messiah Rising Tradition

King George I attended the first London performance and established the custom of rising during the Messiah. The event linked the monarch to a practice that became a standard in subsequent performances.

George I London

Hocking Board hires two teachers and aligns entrance age

East Hocking District Board of Education approved two new hires at Green Elementary and Carbon Hill High School. Joyce Thompson will teach third grade after cadet teaching at Ohio University while Leroy Haynie will teach science and mathematics. Logan Board president Claude Chrisman attended. The district will align primary entrance age to Logan standards, requiring six years by Dec. 31. Some Fast Hocking pupils attend Logan schools as tuition pupils.

Logan East Hocking Claude Chrisman Logan Board of Education Fast Hocking Trict

Hocking Hospital Admits Local Residents For Procedures

Admitted at Hocking Hospital are Mrs. John Morrow of McArthur awaiting surgery, Elmer Allman of McArthur for medical care, Mrs. Ira Kendricks of McArthur for medical treatment, and Mrs. Ellis Ward of McArthur for surgery. Dismissed is Mrs. Fred Miller of Logan and her son.

Hocking Hospital John Morrow McArthur Elmer Allman McArthur Ira Kendricks Ellis Ward Fred Miller, Logan

Starr-Washington Board to Buy New School Bus

The Starr-Washington Board tentatively approved purchasing a new school bus from W. and H. Chevrolet Sales of Logan contingent on Ohio Department of Education approval. The move aligns with a policy to replace one bus each year. A 1727 clock installation in Guilford Conn is noted as historical context.

Starr Logan Starr-Washington Board of Union Furnace W. and H. Chevrolet Logan Ohio Department of Education

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Hocking County Frank Phillips Athens Rald Bair Utiliy Amos Potts Fourth St. Betty Ave Elms St Mineral Ave Potts Burlin Taylor Fire Department Wilhelmine Deissie Andrew Richard Dick) Dye St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Mary Delaney Jane Hemerick Dorothy Harrison Hazel Glasscock Pontiac Josephine Skiver Columus Germany Westenhaver Rites The Ohio Fuel Gas Without Ion Ge County Kk. Hocking Oak America First Congregational Guiford Conn Tick American Motors Hornets WASPS Wasp Jets Platts Sales & Service W. Union Street
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