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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1960

Page

3

Work Starts on Five Logan Street Improvement Projects

Grading began on E Main Street for a 40 foot paved section from end of current pavement to Homer Avenue with curbs gutters sidewalks and a central island removal. Additional work includes Fourth Street west of Eulalia Avenue Betty Avenue from Hunter Street to Fourth Jennison Avenue retaining wall paving grading and utilities. Third Street from Riff Street to Route 664 may involve storm sewers curbs gutters grading and paving pending bids. F H Brewer Co of Lancaster serves as contractor except for Third Street.

Logan E. Main St Homer Ave Fourth St Eulalia Ave Betty Ave Hunter St Fourth Jennison Ave Legal Third St Riff St Route 664 F. H. Brewer Co Lancaster

Chauncey Church of Christ Loyal Woman’s Class hosts July picnic

Mrs Homer Johnson presided as hostess for Chauncey Church of Christ Loyal Woman’s Class meeting. Mrs Lloyd Pendergrass led prayer and readings were given by several members. A piano solo by Miss Sue Love highlighted the program while Mrs Andrew Jackson oversaw a contest won by Mrs Homer Johnson. Sixteen members and one guest attended.

Chauncey Homer Johnson Loyal Womans Chauncey Church of Christ Lloyd Pendergrass Glouster Memorial Park Willard Simonton Gerald Blackford Sam Tippett Guy Spaulding Florence Fielder Eldon Skinner H. F. Fritts T. R. Hamilton Floyd Nye Andrew Jackson E. E. Wharton J. A. Long Burg Johnston Sue Love Albany

Two Drivers Cited By Logan Police

Logan police cited two drivers early Saturday for traffic violations. Daniel B. Lappen, 21, of Lafayette Indiana, charged with speeding on E Front Street at 12 45 a m and Paul L Chesser 21 of Glouster cited for operating a car with no muffler on E Main Street at 4 30 a m and slated for mayor's court arraignment.

Logan Area Graduates Return Home For Summer

Miss Sue Ellen Johnson fresh man at Ohio State University returns to South Logan with her parents the Johnsons for summer vacation. Miss Sue Dollison fresh man at Oxford spends summer at home of her parents after graduation. Ken Johnson returns from Ohio University Athens after graduation. Mrs. Virgil Martin of South Logan travels to Monticello Kentucky for illness of her mother. Miss Ann Bowen music teacher at Lake Forest College arrives in Logan for summer, met by her sister Minnie Louise Bowen at Columbus airport.

Sue Ellen Johnson Ohio State University Columbus Carl Johnson South Logan Sue Dollison Dean Dollison Cemetery Street Oxford Ken Ohio University At Athens Virgil Martin Monticello George M. Hedrick Ann Bowen Lake Forest College Lake Forest Logan Minnie Louise Bowen

Danko family hosts visitors and music clinic note

Chauncey and Pete Danko with son Danny of Youngstown hosted visitors including Mike Danko family. David Danko joins a two week music clinic at Ohio University. Other guests include Dennis Childress with Clyde Beveridge and family from Cardington and Evanston, and additional visitors from Glouster Parkersburg and Chillicothe. Terry Daugherty stays with grandmother Anna Daugherty in Nelsonville.

Chauncey Pete Danko Danny Youngstown Mike Dan David Danko Mike Danko Ohio University Dennis Childress Clyde Beveridge Lois Ann Betty Bill Bob Cardington Elizabeth Ferrell Willard DeCamp Evanston, Ll Lowe Shadoan John Dayton R. K. Ben

Officers Elected for Youth Group Chauncey Chi Rho

The Chauncey Chi Rho youth group elected Connie Landis president Dean Cunningham vice president Linda Schoonover secretary Lois Blackford treasurer and Steve Hamer news reporter for six months. Committee chairs named Carolyn Bowman worship Martha Kirkendall and Marilyn Dehman refreshment and Connie Landis songs. The next meeting is set for June 23 at 6 30 p.m.

Chauncey Chi Rho Connie Landis Dean Cunningham Linda Schoonover Lois Blackford Steve Hamer Carolyn Bowman Martha Kirkendall Marilyn Dehman

Two Fined In County Court

Logan men arraigned in Hocking County Court after highway patrol citations. Raymond Manter, 49, of Logan, fined $10 and costs for passing without an audible signal on June 5 Route 33 south of Logan. Jerry J. Fisher, 19, of Logan Route 1, also fined $10 and costs for improper passing June 5 on Route 33.

Logan Hocking Raymond Manter Route 33 Jerry J. Fisher

Thirteen Couples Enter Buffet After Hocking Hills Tourney

Thirteen couples enjoyed a buffet supper after a mixed two ball tournament at Hocking Hills Country Club. Winners were Robert Jurgensmier and Anne Myers with a low gross of 41 strokes and Sonny Ellis and Agnes Johns with a low net of 36. Other awards went to Warren Johns and Louella Shipley second low gross, Bill Vaughn and Jeanette Tingley second low net, Claude Chrisman and Joann Vaughn low putts, and Bill Brooker and Rose Huffman most honest golfer.

Logan Hocking Hills Country Club Robert Jurgensmier Anne Myers Sonny Ellis Agnes Johns Warren Johns Louella Shipley Bill Vaughn Jeanette Tingley Claude Chrisman Joann Vaughn Bill Brooker Rose Huffman

Laurel Valley 4H Club Funds Ball Equipment

Sixteen members attended the Laurel Valley Boys 4H Club meeting presided by Ed Whisler. After the treasurer's report the group voted to use funds for ball equipment. Eugene Barnes demonstrated bees and members worked on health and safety books. Ball practice and a regular meeting will be held today at Elmer Barnes’s home.

Logan Laurel Valley Boys Ed Whisler Eugene Barnes Elmer Barnes

Health Department Reports May Activities In Logan Hocking

Logan Hocking County Health Department logged nearly 50 activities in May led by two nurses who totaled 82 field nursing visits. They conducted school and infant visits, vaccines, vision work, and referrals, while the sanitarian inspected water sources and septic tanks, food service, school lunch programs, animal bites and dairy plants. The health commissioner visited institutions, performed exams, and attended Red Cross events.

Logan Logan-Hocking County Lorena Larimer Health Department Food Service Red Cross

Friendship Class Is Entertained at Chauncey Church

Chauncey Mrs Ellwood Daugherty hosted the Friendship Class of the Chauncey Church of Christ on Wednesday. Mrs Erma Roberts presided, with devotions by Mrs Donald Henry and a paper on International Church conventions read by Mrs J S Dunlavy. Members present included Mrs Arthur Bennett Mrs Frank McDaniel Mrs Shirley Thomas Mrs J S Dunlavy Mrs Guy Brookins Mrs Walter Dresher Miss Pauline Daugherty and others. Refreshments followed.

Chauncey Ellwood Daugherty Athens Chauncey Church of Christ Erma Roberts Donald Henry J. S. Dunlavy Arthur Bennett Frank McDaniel Shirley Thomas Guy Brookins Walter Dresher Pauline Daugherty

Den 3 to Represent Italy in Olympics in Gloucester Park

Cub Scout Den 3 of Troop 78 met with den mother Mrs. William Abdella. John Abdella led opening ceremonies and Jeff Lenigar told the story. The group will represent Italy at the Olympic games at Gloucester Park this month, practicing broad jumping and races.

Chauncey Den 3 William Abdella John Abdella Jeff Lenigar Den Italy Glouster Park

Chauncey Dover Band Boosters Meet Tuesday at 7 30 PM

The Chauncey Dover Band Boosters plan a Tuesday meeting at 7 30 PM in the band room. All members are urged to attend as plans for the summer carnival are discussed.

Chauncey Chauncey Dover

Chi Rho Camp attendees listed for Camp Christian

Chi Rho members Lois Blackford Carolyn Bowman Linda Cline Marilyn Dehman Lynda Schoonover Andy Alderman Tom Alderman and Steve Hamer attend Camp Christian at Magnetic Springs and will return June 18.

Bers Camp Christian Magnetic Springs Lois Blackford Carolyn Bowman Linda Cline Marilyn Dehman Lynda Schoonover Andy Alderman Tom Alderman Steve Hamer

Laurel Valley 4-H'ers Meet at Linda Weaver’s Home

Laurel Valley 4-H'ers gathered at Linda Weaver's house for their fourth meeting with Trudy Brinkman presiding. Margaret Stahr led the pledge and tickets were handed out for a skating party at Laurel Valley Roller Rink on June 15. The group planned a short play for the Ohio Share the Fun Contest and Linda Weaver gave a demonstration on different seams. The next meeting will be at Kay McNeal's home on June 21 with a demonstration on making darts.

Ing Trudy Brinkman Margaret Stahr Linda Weaver Laurel Valley Roller Rink Ohio Kay McNeal

Pleas Guilty in Local Traffic Fine Total

Logan Paw L. Chesser 21 of Glouster was arraigned in mayor's court for driving with no muffler, pled guilty, fined 10 dollars plus costs. Daniel B. Lappen 21 of Logan pleaded guilty to speeding and paid 10 dollars plus costs. Robert O. Rowland 27 of Circleville cited for running a red light at Gallager and Main streets, ordered to appear next Saturday noon.

Daniel B. Lappen Logan Robert O. Rowland Circleville Gallager Ave Main St Mayor’s Court

New Non Surgical Cure Shrinks Piles Says Science

A Boston-like press note reports a new healing substance Bio-Dyne enabling pile shrinkage with itching relief and pain reduction without surgery. Preparation H suppositories and ointment are available with a money back guarantee.

New York, N. Y

May births and deaths tally for Logan Hocking County

The Logan Hocking County vital statistics report shows a May net population gain of 13 with 28 births and 15 deaths. All 28 babies were born at Hocking Valley Hospital. 16 boys and 12 girls. Eleven named Logan residents welcomed children, with others from Laurelville, McArthur, South Bloomingville, and more, while city deaths totaled six and county deaths nine.

Logan Hocking County City County Department of Health Hocking Valley Hospital Franklin D. Meadows Fred R. Courtney Clifford Ash Robert R. Fisk Marion Cruse Laurelville Paul H. Blosser Jack E. West Robert E. Schmitter Douglas J. Sigler Texas R. Willison Paul A. Mount James R. King, Jr Robert V. Sigler, Jr

Homemakers Club Hosts June Meeting

Eighteen members attended the Homemakers Club June meeting at Blosser's Banquet Room with hostesses Mrs. Oscar Blum Mrs. Helen Brian and Mrs. Florence Fickel. Miss Becky Stuart sang with piano accompaniment by Miss Carol Lehman. A planning committee of Mrs. Lawrence Hack and Mrs. N. M. Brown was named for the next gathering.

Bers Homemakers Club Blosser’s Oscar Blum Helen Brian Florence Fickel Becky Stuart Carol Lehman Lawrence Hack N. M. Brown

Duplicate Club Meets With Mrs Conner

Innter City Duplicate Club met at Mrs John Conner's North Street home with all members present. Mrs Edward Kemper posted the high score followed by Mrs Edward Sharpe of Nelsonville as second high. Dessert was served after bridge. In two weeks the group will meet at Mrs Claude Hammon's country cottage for a picnic.

Claude Hammon

Second annual chicken barbecue planned by Logan Kiwanis

Logan Kiwanis Club announces its second annual chicken barbecue to be held June 25 at Rachelmacher Park. Dinner runs 4 to 8 p.m. with the chuck wagon committee cooking. Plate price is $1.50. Proceeds fund boys and girls work and other charitable projects. Tickets available at Blossers banquet room Tuesday meeting.

Rachelmacher Park Blossers

Driver Cited After Route 75 Embankment Crash

Logan A Paraskala driver Glen E. Whitmer aged 55 was cited in Hocking County Court after his car skidded off Route 75 two miles south of here while avoiding a slow vehicle. Whitmer was uninjured and charged with conditional speed.

Logan Hocking County State Highway Patrol Here Glen E. Whitmer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Johnson Logan Police South Korea U.S Chiang Kai-Shek China Pearl Harbor Ike Eisenhower Far East Tokyo Formosa Honolulu Washington Central Press Chauncey—Chi Rho Mem Laurel Valley Laurel Valley 4- H’ers Linda Adv Motor Trend Buick Frank I. Roddy McArthur Wilbur L. Johnson New Plymouth Gene R. Stevens Robert L. McNichols Chester M. Eveland South Bloomingville Donald E Duplicate Club Mrs. Conner Ner North St Edward Kemper Edward Sharpe Nelsonville The Logan Kiwanis Club Dreamer Halu Doonan Rockwell Kentucky Os Pliend Schenley Dist. Inc Frankfort Onlo Dad Junior
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