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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1953

Page

13

A's Rally To Wilt Early Tribe Lead

In Philadelphia the Athletics erased a 5 1 deficit, scoring three in the fifth and three more in the eighth to beat Cleveland 9 7. Bob Feller opposed by Byrd as the Indians slumped, while Eddie Joost drove in the deciding runs with a two run single in the eighth. Larry Doby doubled twice for Detroit on the day as a separate note.

Philadelphia Bob Feller Cleveland Rosen Indies Joe Tipton Joe Paparella Joost Paparella Larry Doby Bill Glynn Dale Mitchell Harry Simpson Doby Mitchel Bob Avila George Strickland Duane Pillette Satchel Paige St. Louis Browns New York Yankees Streas Ray Boone Detroit Tigers Tigers Boston

Kiwanis Club Program Promotes American Citizenship

Mrs Myfanwy Hinkle wife of Paul Hinkle of Celina spoke to nearly 90 Kiwanis members and guests at Union Furnace High School detailing an English view of America and urging devotion to democracy and civic responsibility. She quipped about accents and praised American friendliness while urging preservation of freedom and citizenship.

Logan Kiwanis Club Union Furnace High School Myfanwy Hinkle Paul Hinkle Celina Mercer County Oho England Hinkle America

Resignation of Assistant Farm Planner at Hocking District

The Hocking County Soil Conservation District board accepted the resignation of Kenneth Iles, assistant to Wallace Gallogly, who left to join a commercial firm. District supervisors discussed Goodyear contest entry for soil conservation districts and noted potential Goodyear Arizona incentives for winning members. They expect to grade districts on administrative and educational efforts, with one district, supervisor, and cooperating farmer awarded a week's stay at Goodyear’s experimental farm.

Cleveland WL Fet Gblarly Wynn Lou Brisme Bob Miller Va Spahn Simpson Lordh Catan Ly Weise Strickland Poueate Church A McCosky Brooklyn St. Louis Pepsi Tinton Poares Jesday Louis Hogan Simpcan Vira Davis Salt Creek Township Clyde Phila H O Aj Pavey Falls Township Joost Philley J.robinson Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co Zernial Sutler Michaels McGhee Astroth Bishop Fanovich Linzod c-Hamilton Fricano Phila E — Doby RBI Doby Simpson Suder Hamilton Robinson Babe Glynn SB — Robinson Philadelphia Be— Wynn Hooper Martin SO — Wynn HO — Wynn Brissie Garcia L — Hanver Logan Hocking County Soil Conservation District Mmervisors Kenneth Iles Wallace Gallogly Wwoaplion Ase Goodyear Experimental Starm Litchfield Ariz Hocking

Landmark Building in New Straitsville to Be Razed

Logan C. W. Johnston of Greendale Minerals Co. announced the firm will tear down an old company store on Railroad St in New Straitsville Perry County. The frame structure, once a cooperative storefront for workers, was deemed unsafe and a fire hazard after a fire marshal inspection. The adjacent annex remains in use while the main building and rear auxiliary structures are removed. the store has stood vacant for over 30 years.

Railroad St New Straitsville

Throat Cut Woman Found by Daughter in Basement

Mrs. James W. Clark of 428 BE Front St was found in the basement of her home with her throat slashed by her own action. Her daughter Mrs. Walter McVey discovered the injured woman and called help. She was hospitalized in fair condition at Hocking Valley Hospital after emergency surgery and blood transfusions.

Clark

Property Transactions Near Logan Completed

Two recent property transactions near Logan were completed. Dewey Ringhiser of West Logan bought John M. Brown’s residence on Route 75 south of Logan, as Brown moves to London Ohio. Samuel Turner sold a Union Furnace home to Lawrence Howard of Logan Route 3, with the Turners moving near Columbus. Transactions were completed by Misa Olive B. Neibling.

Logan Dewey Ringhiser West Logan John M. Brown Brown London Ohio Samuel Turner Union Furnace Lawrence. Howard

Frog Season Is Jumped High Price Paid By Lancaster Men

Three Lancaster men paid steep fines after being caught with four frogs during the closed season in Rock Bridge Basin. Ronald Bosch 28 and Howard Bosch Jr. were fined 50 dollars plus costs. William McCartney 41 pled guilty to aiding and was fined 25 dollars plus costs. Magistrate B Whitehbart, Logan, presided. Frog legs under legal price, the men did not keep the bounty.

Logan Lancaster Rock Bridge Basin Marvin Nungester Howard Bosch, Jr William McCartney

City Hall To Close For Stallsmith Rites

City Hall will close Thursday afternoon in respect for Roy Stallsmith fire chief who died Monday. Leonard funeral home will conduct rites for Mrs Margaret Ruggles wife of Howard Ruggles of Cincinnati. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery with Rev Carroll Chesser officiating.

Logan Margaret Ruggles Howard Ruggles Cincinnati Hocking County I Ruggles Laura Eggleston Starr Eliphalet Eggleston Donald Eggleston Union Furnace Fay Groves Roy Stallsmith Zanesville Pat Lutz Alice Eggleston Cincindag Imogene Wallace Leonard R. B. Wilson Leonard Funeral Home

Logan County Hocking sales tax receipts rise past year

Week ending June 13 shows prepaid receipts totaling 6651.67 dollars, up 550.64 from the same week in 1952. Total week receipts 6101.03 dollars. Yearly purchases reach 117,876.93 dollars, 14,734.51 higher than the prior year, with aggregate sales ahead of 1952.

Logan Hocking County Ralph Moorhead

Hit Skip Accident Probed by City Police

Logan 41 Route 33 and 664. Charles Wood of Nelsonville Route 2 reported his parked car outside the Lake Drive Inn was struck by an unidentified motorist. Right front fender damage noted. investigation continues.

Logan Charles Wood Nelsonville Lake Drive Inn

Four-Year Audit Finds Minor Irregularities in Hocking County

Logan report covers Sept 1 1948 to June 11 1959 by State Bureau notes minor procedural irregularities totaling 1105.76 with 7308 already paid to proper fund. Most errors involve fund distribution corrected. Law Library Association benefited most. Probate and juvenile courts records found complete, jail operations proper, sheriff and treasurer duties affirmed. report praised county officials.

LOGAN Hocking State Bureau of Inspection and Supervision Law Library Association Harry L. Smith Liste Ag C. Wood Bowen Board of Commissioners Law Library Smith Thelma Merc ‘der Sherff J Waldron Keyes Fred A

William Robey Riles Conducted at Logan

Funeral services for former councilman William Robey were held Tuesday at Leonard Funeral Home Logan. Dr. R B Wilson officiated with music by Harald Robinson Debert Mulls of Columbus and Mrs Walter Pra ther as accompanist. Pallbearers included Joe S Case Harry L Smith James Hutchison Woah Robey Paul Stimson and Mr Robinson. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery mausoleum.

Lwugan Willam Robey Legat iLeonard R. B Wilson Harald Robinson Debert Mulls Columbus Walter Prather Joe S. Case Harry L Smith James Hutchison Woah Robey Paul Stimson Mr Robinson Oak Grove Cemetery

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