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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1952

Page

8

Honor Episcopal Bishop At Ceremonies Thursday

The Logan audience honored Bishop Henry W W Hobson of the Southern Ohio diocese with confirmation ceremonies at St Paul Episcopal Church. Paul Hannaford, 25, will become minister at Logan and Nelsonville on July 1 after completing studies at Kenyon and Wilmington College. Parishioners plan to travel to Hillsboro for the ordination on June 24.

Logan St. Paul's Episcopal Church Henry W.W. Hobson Southern Ohio Episcopal Church Hobson Paul Hannaford Hannaford Bexley Hall Divinity School Kenyon College Gambier Nelsonville Wilmington College Wilmington Kenyon Hillsboro High Armed Forces Italy All Saints Episcopal Church Portsmouth Claudia Hillsboro St. Marys Church Hillsboro Henry W. Hobson St. Paul Episcopal Church Rollin S. Polk Hillsdale Mich John Sherwood

Nineteen Countians Inducted At Ft Hayes

Nineteen Hocking County men left Logan for Ft Hayes Columbus to be inducted into the armed forces. The group includes Dale Curtis Walker and Daniel Nay Dotson as leaders with several other local men from Logan, New Straitsville, Glouster, Rockbridge, Laurelville, Murray City and Gore. Cookies and small gifts were given by East Side School Adult Education Club members.

LOGAN Hocking County Ft. Hayes Columbus Dale Curtis Walker Daniel Nay Dotson Richard Gerald Bowers Donald Clyde Lehman Pearl Freddie Auker New Straitsville Russell Richard Lanning Glouster Clarence Junior Smitt Ross Junior Anderson Rockbridge Ray Keith Hartmann Richard Carlton Peppers James Marion Conkle Howard Barton Danner Laurelville Paul William Mosure Floyd Robert Butts George Dencker Gill Murray City George Edward Williams John Edward Kuhn Walker Jerry Zane Gore Robert Eugene Friel East Side School Adult Education Club Herbert Sheline Augustine Palmer Warren Polsley Rolland Starr

County Records 20 Births and 12 Deaths in May

The May vital statistics report shows 20 births in Hocking County with 19 at Hocking Valley Hospital and 1 elsewhere, plus 12 deaths split evenly between Logan and other county areas. Male and female births are listed by multiple local parents.

Logan Hocking County County Health Department Hocking Valley Hospital Ernest Wyckoff McArthur Orval Wilson Shawnee

Engine Blast Burns Man at Farm Near Ewing

Logan Charles Spillman 32 suffered severe burns on arms hands chest and right face from a gasoline explosion while priming a long idle motor at his farm. He was taken by neighbor to Hocking Valley Hospital then moved to Doctors Hospital in Columbus. neighbor Charlie Connor assisted.

Logan Charles Spillman Ewing Doctor’s Hospital Columbus Spillman Charlie Connor Hocking Valley Hospital Columbus Hospital Wilbur Murphy

Trinity Lutheran and nearby churches announce schedules

Trinity Lutheran Paul D Holtzen leads morning service with Sunday school at 9 30. Central District Lutheran convention in Fort Wayne June 16 20 is noted. Church of the Nazarene Roy E Klingler outlines Bible lessons and services plus missionary meetings. First EVE A N Grueser lists DVBS closure at Methodist and midweek prayer and choir sessions. First Presbyterian Henry L Carr describes services and DVBS wrap up. Synod and Westminster Fellowship Council meet in Wooster with attendees including the Carrs and Anette Davis.

Trinity Lutheran Paul D. Holtzen Central District of the Lutheran Church-Mo Fort Wayne Ind Church OF the Nazarene Roy E. Klingler N.Y.P.S A. N. Grueser The Methodist Church First Presbyterian Henry L. Carr DVBS Synod Synodical and Westminister Fellowship Council of Synod Wooster Carr David Carr Anette Davis Coats

Man Bound to Jury After Tavern Affray

Clarence Huffman 31 of South Bloomingville pleaded innocent in Magistrate S B Whitehart s court and was bound over to the grand jury under 300 bond. Charges by Eldon Sowers McArthur stem from a tavern confrontation at Ray Harper s tavern in South Bloomingville Monday night.

Logan Clarence Huffman South Bloomingville S. B. Whitehart Eldon Sowers McArthur Ray Harper

Two Prisoners Recalled to Ohio PenFrom Honor Camp

Charles Breeze of Nelsonville a car thief and Willie Hoge of Cleveland a blackmailer were returned to the Columbus penitentiary May 22 for disobeying camp rules at the Hocking Honor Camp. Lt. J. P. Richards said they crossed a road and trespassed on private property after leaving camp grounds. Warden Ralph W. Alvis said the men could not get along with others and noted there is only one boss at the camps.

Lt. Richards Breeze Hoge Ralph W. Alvis

Jobless claims jump after Goodman Shoe closure

Logan unemployment claims surged to 721 in the week ending May 31, the highest in months, with 511 long-term and 210 newly unemployed. Homer Schein, manager of the BUC office, attributed about 95 percent of the rise to Goodman Shoe Factory suspension. Work resumed June 2.

Logan Goodman Homer Schein BUC

Ex Logan pastor named new Grace Methodist leader

Former Logan Methodist Church pastor the Rev Clinton W Swengel has been assigned as the new pastor of Grace Methodist Church in Washington Court House He comes from Bryan where he preached for four years The transfer was announced in Washington Court House and awaits conference confirmation at Lakeside.

Logan Logan Methodist Church Clinton W. Swengel Grace Methodist Church Washington Court House Swengel Bryan Lakeside

Two Local Men Enlist in Army and Air Force

Logan Howard F. Goldsberry Jr of Rockbridge and Harold W. Smith of Logan have enlisted in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force respectively, per notice received by Mrs. Mary Sweazy, clerk of the local selective service board.

Logan Howard F. Goldsberry, Jr Rockbridge U.S. Army Harold W. Smith U.S. Air Force Mary Sweazy Selective Service Board

Rites Planned for Mrs. Augusta Wiggins Tisdale

Augusta Wiggins Tisdale 45 wife of Odd Tisdale died at 9 30 a m at home in Laurelville after two years illness. native of Laurelville she was one of 10 children of Burt and Edna Lutz Wiggins. she leaves husband two sons Archie Tisdale and Ansel and one grandchild. burial at Zion Church cemetery. service Saturday at 2 p m officiated by Rev Raymond Welch. continuous calls at residence.

Dessie Knox Columbiana Ohio Gladys Woodgeard Dayton Chloe Wiggins South Bloomingville Vivian Thompson Laurelville Faye Tisdale Chillicothe Magdalene Tisdale Umbert Wiggins Amanda Gerald Carl Circleville Zion Church Raymond Welch Wellston

Dorcas-Naomi Circle Meeting at Evangelical United Brethren Church

Logan Dorcas-Naomi Circle met Tuesday at 2 pm in the educational unit. Miss Hortensia Cox led devotions with hymns scripture and John reflections. Mrs. Arlis Hiles presided over the business session and refreshments were served by several members.

James Larimer H. V. Thrush James Rees Clarence Schempp O. H. Bryan Almedga Lyke William Loomis Lewis Price Robert Shaw

Foreman Sent To Brazil

Mr and Mrs John Litz of 325 N Mulberry St sail Saturday from New York for Rio de Janeiro Brazil He is general foreman at the GE Logan Glass Works and has a six month assignment to aid the Rio GE plant solve its tubing problems Greenman Logan Glass Works manager said Litz was chosen for his 32 years experience in GE tubing Litz came to Logan on July 1 1949 and will return to his Logan position after completing work in Brazil

Logan John Litz N. Mulberry St New York Rio de Janeiro Brazil Litz Logan Glass Works Rio

Sales Tax Receipts in Logan County Rise Over 1951 Figures

Hocking County weekly sales tax receipts for the week ending June 7 show an increase of 1178.29 over the 1951 figure. Last week’s receipts were 6518.37 versus 5340.08 in 1951, pushing the year to date margin to 5460.56 and totaling 97041.39 since January 1, 1952 against 91580.83 a year earlier.

LOGAN Hocking County Ralph Moorhead

Bernard Geiger Named To Draft Board No 6

Bernard Geiger of 473 N Spring St has been named the third member of Local Board No 6 in Hocking County. Other members are Dave Thorne and Charles Barker. The appointment was made by Lt Col R E Clouse from a committee including Judge Rhea Pettit Bangert Judge Harley Meyer and William Miller.

Nicholas Hahn Discharged After Korea Service

Logan Nicholas Hahn of Rockbridge was discharged from the Army this week. He was among seven men drafted by the Hocking County Draft Board on September 8, 1950, the first call of the present draft. Hahn served several months in Korea before discharge.

Logan Nicholas Hahn Rockbridge Hocking County Hahn Korea

Glouster and Area Church Service Schedule Summary

Local network of churches lists Sunday schools and worship times across Glouster Jacksonville and surrounding communities. Notable events include homecoming sermons at Fern Dale and Father’s Day programs at Glouster Methodist along with midweek prayer meetings and youth leadership activities.

Jacksonville Franklin Cooley Trimble Methodist Millfield Glouster First Baptist Frank C. Cleveland BYPU Ferndale W. H. Mathias Hollister Glouster Methodist John Devol Ethel Blower Trimble West Side Church OF Christ Seventh Day Adventist B. F. Mowry Oakdale Church OF God J. B. McClung Hooper Ridge Church OF Christ James Horner Bethel Mission Harvey Smith Redtown Hazel Kimble Hemlock Church OF Christ Shawnee Mission

Stephenson Takes Part In Amphibious Training

Donald B. Stephenson, Navy seaman apprentice, participates in amphibious training in the Caribbean aboard the attack transport USS Rockwall. He is the son of John A. Stephenson of Glouster.

Glouster Donald B. Stephenson Navy Caribbean Sea Stephenson Rockwall John A. Stephenson

First Baptist Church to Serve Chicken Dinner June 17

The Ladies of the First Baptist Church will host a chicken dinner for the public on Tuesday June 17 starting at 5 30 p m A limited number of tickets will be sold at the door Proceeds go to the church building fund.

Glouster

Student Visitor Chauncey Pukay at Courtney Home

Ohio State College of Medicine student Chauncey Boris Pukay is staying several days with his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Harve Courtney in the household of the Courtneys in Ohio.

Chauncey Boris Pukay Ohio State College of Medicine Harve Courtney

Anita Sisson Returns Home After Hospital Surgery

Chauncey residents report Anita Sisson was discharged Tuesday from Sheltering Arms hospital after major surgery and brought to her home in Trimble.

Leaves Hospital Chauncey Anita Sisson Trimble Sheltering Arms Hospital

Camp Meeting Under Way At Chauncey

The Morristown Holiness Church camp meeting at Chauncey began last night with near capacity attendance and will run through June 22. Six cabins are occupied with anticipated representation from several states. Meals are prepared on site and there will be no cottage prayer meetings during the event.

Chauncey Morristown

Glouster Personal News Highlights Across Ohio Visits

Mrs. Tom Smith travels to Akron for her daughter-in-law’s illness. Allen Swindell recovers after Sheltering Arms Hospital surgery and stays with his brother Dudley in Jacksonville. Shirley and Ernie Brunton visit Jacksonville with grandparents. Elizabeth Anderson and Judy trek to Columbus to see William Rauch and Mary Katherine Anderson. Eugene Rice earned a Bachelor of Science in Education at Dayton commencement. Duane Bryan moves to Dayton for work and will live with Byron Wood family. Robert Mingus visits Jacksonville from Canton while Jack Zimmer’s family relocates to Fort Knox for his Army post.

Glouster Tom Smith Akron Harold Smith Allen Swindell Sheltering Arms Hospital Dudley Jacksonville Shirley Ernie Brunton E. C. Shirkey Edwin Barbara Jean Shirkey Dayton Elizabeth Anderson Judy Columbus William Rauch Mary Katherine Anderson Katherine Rice D. P. Mooney University of Dayton Eugene E. Rice C. G. Mandt St. Petersburg Fla Jack Zimmer Paula Johnny Fort Knox

Thea Chapter OES Plans Annual Mother and Daughter Party

The Thea Chapter of the OES will hold its annual Mother and Daughter party on Thursday June 19 at the Masonic Hall. A 6 p.m. potluck dinner features sandwiches and dessert. a program will follow.

Thea Chapter OES Glouster Masonic Hall

Loyal Woman's Class Meets At Residence Chauncey Church

The Loyal Wo men’s class of the Chauncey Church of Christ met at Mrs. J. F. Kirkendal’s home Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Nellie Brookins presiding. Mrs. Kate Johnson led a lesson with Rev. Earl Mohler assisting. Members included Myrtle Schoonover Nellie Brookins Elizabeth Ferrell Blanch Gardner Kate Johnson Alvira Shafer Pearl Rutledge Inez Nye Ollie Daugherty Hattie Hamilton Helen Courtney and hostess Mrs. Kirkendall Visitors were Allie Bingman Mr. Mohler and Mr. Kirkendall Refreshments were served by Mrs. Ferrell and Mrs. Schoonover. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Donna Thomas Circlehill on July 10.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ J. F. Kirkendal Nellie Brookens Kate Johnson Earl Mohler Hattie Hamilton Allie Bingman Myrtle Schoonover Nellie Brookins Elizabeth Ferrell Blanch Gardner Alvira Shafer Pearl Rutledge

Chauncey and Greens Run Parish Services Schedule

Hocking Valley parish announces Chauncey Trimble Greens Run Millfield and Taylor Ridge services. Bible school begins at 9:30 a.m. worship follows at 10:30 a.m. Parish night is also listed for Greens Run.

Hocking Valley Chauncey Trimble Greens Run Millfield Taylor Ridge

Chauncey Dover High School Yearbook Delayed Release

Chauncey Dover High School releases the yearbook dedicated to Miss Evelyn Simms a long time Dover Township Chauncey teacher. The 92 page book is available at Bowmans Department store Chauncey or at the school office. Depositors may collect from the office or a circulation staff member.

Chauncey Chauncey Dover High School Evelyn Simms Dover Township Bowman's Department Store

Final WSCS Meet Held at Glouster Methodist Church

The Jacksonville WSCS held the closing meeting of the conference year in the Methodist Church auditorium. Mrs. Russell Davis led worship and introduced the topic Children Around the World as Mrs. FE C Shirkey and Miss Arlene Davis contributed readings. Officers were unanimously re elected for the coming year. Hostesses were Mrs. William Gaskalla and Miss Anna Rasp.

Glouster Jacksonville WSCS Methodist Church Russell Davis Davis Mark FE. C. Shirkey Arlene Davis

Mrs Thomas Lowery in Critical Condition After Stroke

Mrs Thomas Lowery of Converse Street suffered a stroke Monday and is critically ill. Mr and Mrs Kelly Lowery of Stalling West Virginia have been called home due to her illness.

Thomas Lowery Chauncey Converse St Kelly Lowery Stalling W. Va Mr. Lowery Mrs. Lowery

UMW Local to Meet Saturday at Glouster

United Mine Workers Local 648 will hold a meeting Saturday at 1 p.m. in the IOOF Hall Glouster. President William Withem and Secretary Ronald Higgins announce Davis of the Bureau of Mines will not attend this session but will join future meetings.

Glouster United Mine Workers of America IOOF William Withem Ronald Higgins M. C. Davis Bureau of Mines iHiggins

Dinner Observed Birthday Dinner For Mrs Elizabeth Robinette

Mrs Nellie Brookins Miss Helen Howard and Olive Brookins hosted a birthday dinner in honor of Mrs Elizabeth Robinette. Guests included Guy Brookins and William Sisson.

Chauncey Nellie Brookins Helen Howard Olive Brookins Elizabeth Robinette Guy Brookins William Sisson

Rummage Sale Slated At Methodist Church

In GLOUSTER the Priscilla and Orpah classes sponsor a rummage sale starting Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Richardson Building at the bridge. It will run each Saturday from 1 to 7 p.m. for an indefinite period. Bring merchandise Friday afternoon.

Glouster Priscilla Orpah Methodist Church Richardson Bridge

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