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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1950
Page
13
Final report pins net loss to depositors and stockholders at 130 990 70 with total assets of 698 774 36 when taken over by a receiver after 17 years. Costs of liquidation ran to 41 355 11 and five payments were made beginning in 1935 through 1950.
The Plains hosts a two week vacation bible school starting Monday in the school building with 120 attending the first day. Classes run 9 to 11 30 a m with four departments directed by Dorothy Cade Goldie Gibson Jane Nida and Ruby Tinkham.
Logan City council heard plans for a July policemen and firemen carnival on S Market Street to raise funds for juvenile programs and sewer maintenance. Fire Chief Roy Stallsmith and Police Chief Sol Ellinger announced July 10 15 and sought support for a 20 percent water rate hike to fund sewers with safety officials proposing a city disposal plant as a priority. A traffic light at Walnut and East Hunter was approved and a protest by 50 property owners against local smoke and soot was noted.
A journal entry of satisfaction was filed in common pleas court confirming a $370.47 judgment awarded to State Automobile Mutual Insurance Co. of Columbus and Ralph Miller of Carroll against Ralph Wharton of Logan.
Mr and Mrs Harry Greene announce the marriage of their daughter June to William Leonard son of Mr and Mrs Guy Leonard both of Logan Route 4 The ceremony took place at 7 30 p m at Rev R B Wilsons home in Logan The bride wore aqua blue with pink and white accessories The groom a Logan school alumnus spent three years in the armed services including stationing in Japan He is employed by Logan Pottery Co The couple reside temporarily with the groom s parents
Mr and Mrs Richard Powell and children Stephen and Kathryn Sue, recently in Seattle and San Diego, are visiting their parents Mr and Mrs Charles Carr and Mr and Mrs Harold Blower in Millfield.
Logan Kiwanis Club met Tuesday evening at the Lake Logan clubhouse for an informal gathering. After a 6 30 p m dinner, Rev Rollin S Polk awarded gifts to seven members with high church attendance in Q1. Guests included Dr Homer Alexander Jim Brown Max Stacey and Robert Kirkman.
Congo school pupil Naomi Ketcham in eighth grade earned the top county grade on the state eighth grade test this spring and tied for highest arithmetic score with classmate Jerry Jenkins. She ranked in the state upper one percent and received a superior rating certificate plus perfect attendance and punctuality awards. The class posted the highest county median and low grade, with all members in the upper 25 percent and earning honorable mention. Teacher Mrs. Nina Davis Eayle. Miss Ketcham daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Ketcham of near Congo.
Group including Mrs Stella Darnell Margie Darnell Mrs Ada Broadbent and Rev Lena Brandenburg attend double funeral services for Rev Paul Petrie and his wife killed in an automobile accident. Services held at the Church of the Nazarene in Mansfield. Mr Petrie was a minister in that denomination.
Murray City social column notes visitors and returnings from Columbus Cleveland Mansfield Detroit The Plains New Lexington Hamilton and Chauncey among local households. Families mentioned include Huston Kruger Thompson Craft Berry Hoye Taylor Carsner Hammond Adams Potts Lloyd Gottke and Chan nell with various relatives and guests.
Condition of George Wilson who is ill at the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Carl Shafer 9 Ellis Ave is reported improved by relatives at the residence.
Chauncey five year old Roger Williams, son of Mr and Mrs Earl Edwards of 18 Elm Street, underwent a tonsillectomy Monday at Mount St Mary Hospital Nelsonville. He was attended by family friends including the Williams and Lonnie and Joyce Williams of Columbus. Naomi Class of The Plains Methodist Church will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. at the home of Mrs Harold Winefronder.
Mrs Grace Hoffman announces instrumental music day in Chauncey Dover Schools. Beginners must report Thursday June 15 at 1 p.m. Concert and marching bands report at 7 p.m. Special groups to attend at later hours. The program runs starting Thursday June 15 until announced otherwise.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Mingus of Chauncey and Columbus visited here over the weekend with their grandchildren Carolyn and Russell Tippett. The Minguses were hosted by Mr and Mrs H in McDaniel Millfield during their stay.
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