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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1957

Page

12

Knowlton Is Low Bidder On School Building Bid

Logan bids for enlarging and remodeling schools were opened at Wallace Blake's office. Knowlton Construction Co. of Bellefontaine submitted the low general bid at 564000 dollars. Total bids for electrical work raised to 708650 dollars with Sever-Williams and American Electric Co. Bid results include plumbing by Geiger Bros. Logan plans call for a junior high wing, building renovations, and a 1958 term opening.

Knowlton LOGAN Wallace Blake Knowlton Construction Co Bellefontaine Sever-Williams Co Washington D. H O. J. Paul Co Zanesville Osher Rollins Geiger Bros J. A. Guy Dublin Piping Construction Co Columbus American Electric Co Lan Caster Board of Education Frank Cupp McLaughlin and Geil Lima Blake

Smiley Westlake 90 longtime printer dies in Gallipolis

Smiley James Westlake 90 of Gallipolis died unexpectedly at his daughter's home Thursday. Born August 24 1867 in Delaware he was the last of 12 children and married Adele Nee 63 years ago. A printer by trade he began in Delaware at 14 and later worked in Columbus. He is survived by his wife and daughter Ada McCall plus several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at Miller funeral home with Rev. Herman C Greiner. Burial in Oak Grove Delaware.

Gallipolis Smiley James Westlake Wade Loucks Vinton Ave Westlake Delaware James Westlake Adele Nee Ohio Columbus Columbus Pharmaceutical Co Warren Ave. Nazarene Church Ohio State Penitentiary Ada McCall Westlakes Miller Funeral Home Herman C. Greiner Columbus Church of God Oak Grove Cemetery

Logan Man Hurt As Auto Hits Porch On Hunter Street

A Logan resident Joseph Krannitz 650 Motherwell Ave suffered facial cuts when his eastbound car on Hunter Street struck a tree then the porch of Sam Jewell 720 W Hunter. He was treated at Hocking Valley Hospital. The porch damage was light and Krannitz said he had blacked out before losing control. Police logged the 3 45 pm crash. In a separate incident at East Second and South Walnut Robert Osborn 24 of Newark and Ruth Armstrong of Logan collided after Osborn said a stop sign view was blocked by a creamery truck. Ruth Armstrong and sister Hazel Armstrong received bumps and bruises. vehicles were moderately damaged.

LOGAN Sam Jewell W. Hunter Krannitz E. Second S. Walnut Robert A. Osborn Newark Ruth Armstrong Osborn Second St Miss Armstrong

Logan Area Church Services and Schedules Summary

Local churches report varied Sunday services from early morning Bible schools to evening sermons. Notable observances include Father's Day worship at First EUB and Nazarene lesson titles such as Facing Family Tensions and The Power of the Church. Weekday activities cover youth choirs, prayer meetings, and Wednesday missionary and evangelistic gatherings across multiple denominations.

D. S. Dunkle James Barker Church of the Nazarene Rov FE Klingler NYPS Union Furnace Paul A. Sellers Zion Ladies Aid Union First Church of Christ LeRoy S. Haynie Hocking Valley Tabernacle F. W. Baker United Brethren In Christ N. Burnworth South Haydenville Nellie Huddy

Logan DAR Plans Flag Day Picnic at Allen Cottage

Governor Worthington chapter DAR will observe Flag Day with a Friday picnic at the Allen cottage three miles south on Route 75. Meeting at four will include a short program, installation of new officers, guest speaker Mrs. Ralph Mittendorf of Ironton, and pot luck. Sales tax stamps will be collected. members bring own table service and a covered dish. attendees include Mrs. Dan DeLong and her children Danny Sharon Mike and Cindy of Laurelville.

Logan Governor Worthington Dar Allen Cottage Ralph Mittendorf Ironton

Alva M. Welty Rites Planned in Logan

Alva M. Welty 78 retired stationary engineer died at home on Thursday after two weeks ill. He lived at 548 West Front Street and had worked 10 years at Logan city water works. Survived by wife Bess daughter Mrs. Charles Arnold two grandchildren and one great grandchild. Masonic memorial services set for Friday night and funeral Sunday at Leonard Funeral Home with burial in South Harvey Cemetery. Flowers omitted per family request.

Logan Alva M. Welty Front St Marion Township Christian and Mary Louise Ramsen Welty First Methodist Church Mingo Lodge F&am Mr. Welty City Water Works Bess Charles Arnold Leonard Funeral Home Stanley T. Benton South Harvey

Logan June Meeting of Smith-Work Group Held

The Logan June meeting of the Smith-Work Group of the Presbyterian Church occurred at Westminster House. Mrs. Harry Bell presided. opening meditation by Mrs. Wayne Todd. Bible study led by Mrs. Paul Monks. Lena Mock introduced the new study book Christ, the Church and Race. Harold Sommers read an Outreach article. Refreshments served by a committee: Mrs. Mack, Mrs. Newell Grooms, Mrs. George Rolston, Martha Steele, Mrs. J. A. Green, and Mrs. Marcus Kerr.

Dance at Izaak Walton clubhouse Saturday

A dance will be held on Saturday June 15 at the Izaak Walton clubhouse. The Sigma Phi Gamma sorority and Waltonians co sponsor the affair with music by Bob Holloway's orchestra for dancing from 10 to 2.

Logan Izaak Walton Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Waltonians Bob Holloway

Modern Mothers League hosts children at Rachelmacher Park

The Logan based Modern Mothers League of the Ohio Child Conservation League invited families for an afternoon at Rachelmacher Park with playground fun and a post event supper. Attendees included numerous Logan residents and their children such as Timmy, Janis, Sharon, Teddy, Deborah, Billy, Marsha, Denis, Johnny and others.

Steve Linda Peggy Sandra Billy Debbie Shaw Richard Bowers Mark Marla Logan E. F. Disbennett Susie Tootsy Kenneth van Duren Danny David Dennis

Logan event hosts Women's Association luncheon at Dal-Jan Lodge

Mrs Dale D Rapp Eloise James of Columbus formerly of Logan entertained the Schwenke Vail Group of the First Presbyterian Church with a 1 PM luncheon at Dal-Jan Lodge near Lake Hope Forest Reservation. Hostesses assisted. 23 members attended. devotions and talks on healing andloneliness were presented.

Walter Ott James Paul Collison John Kreig Jesus the Healer Clarence Heine George C. Shaw Francis Myers Outreach Magazine Paul Monks Association

Mrs Peggy Shafer and Miss Bea Smith Travel to Miami Beach

Mrs Peggy Shafer and Miss Bea Smith depart Sunday for Miami Beach Florida for a weeklong vacation.

Logan Peggy Shafer Bea Smith Miami Beach Florida

Saturday Final Day To Pay Water Bills

Logan water customers are reminded that Saturday is the last day to pay current water bills and sewer rentals. Accounts unpaid after noon Saturday incur a 10 percent penalty, and service will be suspended for bills unpaid after June 30.

Logan

County Commission Meets For Routine Matters

Logan County commissioners held a weekly meeting focused on routine items. They approved payments totaling 17,921.69 from the auto gasoline fund 414.58 from county funds and 1,225.25 from the tuberculosis fund along with animal claims of 171.00.

Logan

Five Mile Detour as Mulbery Street Bridge Closes

South Logan traffic will face a five mile detour starting Monday as Mulbery Street Bridge, the town's sole direct link, closes for about two weeks of repairs. County engineer Albert Seabright notes replacement of damaged steel ends and deck resurfacing. Alternate routes involve Union Furnace Road, Keller Road, and Nickle Plate Road, with a longer option via Old McArthur Road and Route 75.

Logan South Logan Mulbery St Albert Seabright Union Furnace Road Keller Road Hocking Hills Country Club Nickle Plate Road West Logan McArthur Road

Gallipolis Church Services and Schedules

A listing of church services across Gallipolis and nearby towns detailing masses, worship times, catechism, Sunday schools, youth programs, prayer meetings, and special events for Catholic, Nazarene, Assembly of God, First Church of God, Church of Christ, Simpson Chapel, Triedstone Baptist, Porter Methodist, Bidwell Church of God, Vinton Methodist, Poplar Ridge Baptist, First Baptist, St Peters Episcopal, Grace Methodist, and Wesley congregations with pastor names and service times.

St. Louis Catholi Adoph Golubieski GSI Church of the Nazarene Vernon C. Shafer Assembly of God Robert Howard First Church of God Hershel McDonough Pearl Elliott Garfield Ave Church of Christ Bill Heinselman Simpson Chapel Methodist Rio Grande George Holcombe Triedstone Baptist L. Latham BYPU Porter Methodist Rodney Bidwell Church of God Mr. Statterfield Vinton Sidney H. Fadely Ewington Poplar Ridge First Baptist W. H. Green Thomas D. Bunyan Kay Rogers Society Clay Halley Ports Road Social Studiers Baker's Langing Northup St. Peters Episcopal Albert S. Chappelear, III Second Ave Trinity Grace Methodist Warren H. Wilson

Holzer Hospital Notes Admits Large Local Roster

Holzer Hospital notes list numerous patients admitted across medical surgical and other services. Names include Stephen Canaday Gloria Jean Thompson James A Clark Lewis Miller Herbert Harkrader and many more along with their home towns such as Point Pleasant Gallipolis Ironton and Jackson.

Stephen Canaday Northup Ronald Coleman Point Pleasant Gloria Jean Thompson Mason Zilpha Blair Cove Surgi Donald Ray Jones Hartford Clint. Gilkey Harrisonville Lewis Miller Letart Falls Herbert K. Harkrader Jackson James E. Bishop Wilkesville Florence Burnette Gallipolis Austin Black Zaleski Clayton Junior Miller Gallipolis Ferry Homer Howell Ironton Paul Bush, Jr Delmer Vittitoe Mary Walker Gus F. Swisher Turley Clagg Bidwell

River Traffic Report From Ohio Kanawha Gallipolis Rivers

The log records numerous boat movements on the Ohio and Kanawha rivers with boats listed by name and numbers, plus up and down statuses and times. Entries include Lock positions at locks 1 15 16 18 19 20 23 30 33 34 35 and vessels such as Pollywog Tradewinds Sycamore Bayou Orleans and City of Huntington with varying up or down results and times across multiple ports and sections.

O-Kan Bob Benter Stevenson Jefferson Ohio Helen Derrick Lock C. P. Wright A. V. Criss Jr Sycamore Herbert E. Jones Pollywog O. F. Shearer Bayou Orleans Kanawha Courtney H Henry C. Ogram Winfield Alan R. Merrill Boggs A. V. Criss Gallipolis Robert P Dougherty City of Huntington Invader A. L. Long Jerry Bosworth Solvay Duncan Bruce Titan Lelia F. Shearer Keeley Northern Semet Dispatcher Avalon City of

Suit Against Kroger Co Unsuccessful in Gallia County Case

A six woman six man jury ruled for The Kroger Co in Gallia County Common Pleas Court. Mary Casto of Gallipolis claimed damages of 5000 after a January 14 1954 fall in Kroger parking lot injuring her hip and causing pain. She alleged ice from a broken pipe made the area dangerous and led to hospital and medical costs.

Gallipolis Kroger Co Mary Casto Gallia County William H. Jones Halliday Sheets

Classified autos for sale clifford auto sales athens ohio

Automobile listings from Clifford Auto Sales in Athens Ohio announce fine used cars for sale. Cancellation policy and pricing note: 15 words or less cost 2.10 dollars with 0.14 per word for overage.

Cincinnati Livestock Market Mixed Hogs Cattle Sheep Prices

Market reports from Cincinnati list salable hogs at 1900 head with weights 190-250 lb and heavier. Barrows and gilts mostly up to 20.35 per 220 lb, sows steady to weak, bulls and bears down. Cattle and calves show steady to weak demand, steers 800-1000 lb at 20.50-21.50, cows 14.00-15.00, heifers around 21.75. Spring lambs steady to strong, 24.00 for top lots. eggs and poultry prices given for Cincinnati area, including U.S. A large white 34-35, medium 28-30, hens heavy 13-14. Potatoes 3.25-4.25 per cwt.

Cincinnati USDA U.S U. S

Also Mentioned on This Page

Logan Churches Logan Society Dan DeLong Danny, Sharon, Mike Cindy Laurelville Court St. Gallipolis Knott's Furniture Mart Mrs. Rapp Jessie McManigal Worthington Janine and Dale Rapp II Commission William Erwin Catlettsburg New York Central Erwin Cedar Wesley-Weds Holzer Hospital Cal James A. Clark Medical G. Todd Givens Parkersburg Surgical Arnold L. Jiiden Richard Geiger Medi Cal James Kearns Darwin Clark William Ross Morgan MecNehrling William Poling P. J. Brammer Ireland W. Hunt Mamie Gillenwater D. E. Slyton Hugh Boggs Ernest Lewis Lowell Baker Leroy D. McManus Ernest Hager Cabell Walker Cindy Baird Michael Lowell Swisher Lawrence M. Simmons Gloria Jean Clench Terry Lee Massey First National Bank Amesville Gert Marietta Chemical Products Co Harold Goddard Audt V-J-O Athens James Tippie Hudson Hornet Platt W. Union St Pontiac Algeo Motor Sales E. State St Call Sears W&h Chevrolet Metropolitan Auto Sales Middleport Bryan Harris Reedsville Guyaville Gaylord Storer Stewart, Ohio Gaylord Waverly Mobile Home Sales, Inc U.S. No. 23 Waverly, Ohio DODGE Chevrolet Dumft FORD Damon Snape Beasley Columbus Road Cincinnate Livestock RAY Riggs Sale BUICK Lincoln Las N. Court ST
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