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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1955

Page

2

Blood Drive Seeks 150 Pints For June 29 Visit

Logan officials urge Hocking County residents to donate as the Columbus Regional Blood Center bloodmobile plans a Wednesday, June 29 visit at the First Evangelical United Brethren Church educational unit. Only 42 donors have pledged, well short of the 150 pint goal amid regional shortages and halted surgeries. Donation hours run 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call the Red Cross or chapter chair for appointments.

Logan Hocking County Mary Thompson County Red Cross Columbus Thompson Red Cross First Evangelical United Bretheren Church Mo. Ney Lopan

Two Million Quit Smoking

Government estimates show about 38 million Americans smoke cigarettes with men outnumbering women by nearly twenty one. Roughly 2,100,000 people have stopped smoking in twenty years, based on a Census Bureau survey of 40,000 people for the Public Health Service and National Cancer Institute.

Washington Census Bureau Public Health Service National Cancer Institute The Health Service

Subway Trains Collide in Coney Island Area

Two subway trains collided near Stillwell Ave station in the Coney Island area injuring 42 of 44 aboard. The crash derailed three cars during the early hour incident.

Coney Island New York Stillwell Ave

Three Boys Admit Part In Lootings

Four juveniles allegedly tailed loot from a Rockbridge vacation cabin. Three Fairfield County youths and one Nelsonville boy confessed to breaking into Sammy Berardi’s Columbus cabin and carrying items away in two baskets hidden along a path. A search recovered the baskets and authorities say they also burglarized other Fairfield County homes. The Fairfield youths remain in juvenile custody. the Nelsonville boy was released to his grandmother.

Hocking County Land Transfers Highlight Property Deals

A batch of deeds records transfers in Hocking County. James Powell and Marie Powell sell 40 acres in Starr Township to Denver Carter and Leona Carter. Others include trades in Marion, Salt Creek, and Falls Townships with multiple parcels, undivided interests, and additions in Logan and Murray City involving numerous individuals and couples.

James Powell Marie Powell Denver Carter Leona Carter Starr Township Charles N. Stimmer Mildred M. Stimmer S. S. Ruble Raygers Iph Mundy Helen Mundy James Blankenship Freda Blankenship Marion Township Emmett Short Ruth Short Jay Huston Anna Huston Adams Imiage Murray City Nyle D. Huffines Karl Rotering Frances Rotering Laurel Township Willard H. Parkison Myrtle A. Parkison Zola M. Pick Washington Christina Acker Charles Beeman Acker Dollie A. Acker Salt Creek W. B. Showalter M. Phyllis Showalter Osher Rollins Beatrice Rollins City of Logan Tillie Tolbert Ralph H. Tolbert Glenova Logan Finner Corn Traugh Arnie Brimner Mae Brimner Edith B. Gordon Samuel F. Gordon City of Dith B. Gordon Annie Brimner M. Blosser Logan Clay Products Company S. FE Artin V. Aiken Marjorie M. Aiken McBroom Falls Township O .le Ferguson Lotta J Ferguson Alfred S. Carpenter Carole D. Carpenter Springdale Addition

Births at Hocking Valley Hospital

Mrs. Earl Bowlby and Mr. Earl Bowlby Logan welcome a daughter. Mrs. Max Rathburn of Zaleski reports a birth. Mrs. Gertrude Kerr of Logan adds a newborn. David Johnson of Nelsonville Route 1 Par Blair witnesses a birth. Mrs. L K Showalter of Logan reports a daughter. Harry Bickel of Logan welcomes a baby. Mrs. Clarence Winigman of Carbon Hill and Larry Hawthorne of Columbus also listed.

Max Rathburn Zaleski Gertrude Kerr Logan David Johnson Nelsonville Blair L. K. Showalter Robert Thompson Harry Bickel Clarence Winigman Carbon Hill Larry Hawthorne Columbus

Quail Hunting Bill Defeated in House

In Columbus the House rejected a Senate approved bill to permit quail hunting on state land under Wildlife Council regulations by a 56 to 46 vote, short of the 69 needed for passage. The House also approved a separate Senate bill allowing field trial clubs to hunt ducks and pheasants in dog training areas by a 99 to 7 vote.

Columbus House Wildlife Council

Local Social Roundup in Wilkesville and Wellston

Mrs Anna Ogden returns home after three weeks with son in law Herb Jones and granddaughter Connie Kay Jones. Hospitalizations include Fern Hill at Holzer Hospital and Jessie McElroy as patient there. Welston visit of Clara Phillips with Minor Pittenger noted. Long family from Columbus visits Raymond Long. Past Matrons Club hosted by Joe Strong. Strausbaugh families visit Burr Oak and Radcliff Study Club met at Mary Lou Palmers. Dr John Butler of Wellston and Herbert Jones of Columbus hosted gatherings.

Herbert Jones Columbus Jones Rents Henry Ogden

Almanac Breaks Tradition with Weather Bureau Nod

Lancaster report notes the John Baer Almanac 1956 edition softly recognizing the U S Weather Bureau as a potential weather source and urging more funding. It warns of unusual cold and snow in early 1956 and predicts August storms as political conventions approach, while offering moon and toad based signs and Leap Year tips for women.

Lancaster John Baer U. S. Weather Bureau Almanac Weather Bureau Pennsyvania The Pennsylvania

Logan Society Bear Run Farm Bureau Advis ory Council Meeting

The Logan Society Bear Run Farm Bureau Advisory Council met Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Myers Bremen Road. Harold Daubenmier chaired a short business meeting and opened with devotions. Margarite Kellerman led a discussion on the topic Security of the Farm Family. Delegates for a Racine Ohio district conference in July were named: Mrs. Walter Huffman Mrs. Mildred Dollmatsch and Mrs. Irma Powers with alternates Mrs. Barton Hall Mrs. L. W. Adcock and Mrs. John Kreig.

Bear Run Farm Bureau Advisory Council Carl Myers Bremen Road Harold Daubenmier Margarite Kellerman Kellerman Josephine Lowrie

Fairview Methodist Homecoming Set At Midway Church

The annual homecoming at Fairview Methodist Church near Midway is planned for Sunday June 2. Former pastor Rev. Eugene Brown will be guest speaker.

Fairview Methodist Church Midway Eugene Brown

American Legion Auxiliary Elects Officers for Year

American Legion Auxiliary members met Monday evening at Mrs. Walter Huffman home. Elected officers include Ruth Armstrong as president and Regina Wolfe as first vice president with Roy named to an unspecified post.

American Legion Auxiliary Walter Huffman Ruth Armstrong Regina Wolfe Roy

Support order dissolved in 1938 divorce case hearing

Fern Apple man sued Clyde EF Appleman in Common Pleas Court. The court dissolved the support order filed February 2, 1938 after a hearing on the defendant's motion, noting the minor is now emancipated and self supporting.

Logan Fern Appleman Clyde EF Appleman

Synodical Meet Attendance in Wooster

The Rev. and Mrs. Parl F. Schottke and Thomas Heinlein of Logan attended sessions of the First Presbyterian Church in Wooster today. Schottke and Heinlein will also attend a Princeton University Alumni Association meeting. Also in Wooster are Rachel Schottke and delegates Fannie Tennehill and Mrs. William Tennehill attending church and presbyterial events.

Women's Synodical Society of Missions

Budget Forms Mailed To All Tax Districts

All taxing districts in the county and county offices received budget forms mailed by Harry Smith the county auditor. Each district or office must submit its 1956 budget needs by July 15 and return the form to the auditor for study by the county budget commission. Figures will guide fund appropriations for next year.

Logan Harry Smith County Budget Commission

Trash Fire Quenched At Johnson Company

A Wednesday trash fire at the Theo C. Johnson Co. in Gallagher and Motherwell caused minor damage to a loading dock area. Fire Chief Burlin Taylor said spontaneous combustion of flammable materials likely started the blaze, which was contained by a general alarm response.

Johnson Company Loan Theo. C. Johnson Co Gallagher and Motherwell Burlin Taylor

Solons Agree Doctor Draft Extension and Age Cut

A Senate House conference panel approved extending the doctors draft by two years beyond June 30 and lowering the maximum draft age from 50 to 45. The two chambers had already approved a four year extension of the regular draft slated to end with the month’s close.

Solons’ Committee Washington Senate House Conference Committee Senate House

Miss Garnet Sheets and Mrs Walsh to share 25th anniversary honors

Miss Garnet Sheets and Mrs Tommy Walsh will share honors at the 25th anniversary party of Sigma Phi Gamma by-room on Thursday evening at the Walton clubhouse. Each will receive a bronze plaque for 25 years of life membership, among 19 plaques at a Chicago luncheon during the Palmer House convention. Local delegates Mrs Jack Tschappat and Mrs Everett McWilliams accepted them. Psi chapter members host the silver anniversary event.

Garnet Sheets Tommy Walsh Sigma Phi Gamma Walton Chicago International Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Palmer House Jack Tschappat Everett McWilliams Psi Chapter

Red Men Host Fish Fry at Pocahontas Hall

Red Men of Logan hosted a fish fry Friday evening at Pocahontas hall with thirty attendees. Hostess committee members were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Carr and Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Bainter.

Logan Pocahontas Hall Paul Carr Calvin Bainter

Study Club Dinner and Meeting at Logan Sandwich House

Study Club members held a dinner Tuesday evening at the Logan Sandwich House. A business meeting followed with Mrs. Robert Mohler presiding. Officers to be retained for the new year. A Buckeye Lake picnic is planned. New member Mrs. Gus Kallas and W. Hunter Sr. were welcomed.

Logan Sandwich House Robert Mohler Buckeye Lake Gus Kallas W. Hunter Sr

Eighteenth McBroom Family Reunion to Meet in Canal Winchester

The Joseph Cantwell McBroom family holds its eighteenth annual reunion on Sunday June 26 at Village Park shelter house in Canal Winchester.

Joseph Cantwell McBroom Village Park Shelter House Canal Winchester

Father of 10 Begins Second Family at 85

In Poughkeepsie New York Gabriele Cicala a retired farmer already father of ten aged 38 to 53 has remarried after his first wife died seven years ago. On Tuesday his second wife Venera aged 33 gave birth to a seven pound boy. He says I’m still full of pep.

Poughkeepsie N.Y Gabriele Cicala Cicala Venera Ci Cala

Stolen Boat Recovered By Owner

Logan boat recovered by owner after being stolen last year from the old canal basin at Rockbridge. Frank Tucker identified the rowboat from construction and oar locks. The boat valued at 80 dollars was found Tuesday at a local residence after a youth in the armed forces left it with a friend to sell.

Logan Rockbridge Frank Tucker A. J. Waldron Tucker

Wheels Stolen From Farm Wagon in Field

Logan sheriff investigator Joe Breeze reports theft of wheels and rubber tires from a farm wagon left in a field. Ot to Shaw of Rockbridge Route 1 filed the report. investigation ongoing.

Logan Joe Breeze Aty Sheriff Otto Shaw Rockbridge

Minor Auto Accident Investigated by Police

City police investigated a minor automobile collision Tuesday evening involving Albert J. Kornmiller and Alvin C. Culbertson. Culbertson was pulling from a parking space on West Main Street and struck the rear of Kornmiller’s car, causing minor damage to both vehicles.

Logan Albert J. Kornmiller Furnace St Alvin C. Culbertson Culbertson W. Main St Kornmiller

Athletes Foot Germ How To Kill It In One Hour

Adorial pitch for a fungicide promising rapid action against athlete’s foot. It claims the product removes outer skin to expose buried fungi and kills on contact. It promotes Greaseless instant drying T-4-L available at Quick’s Cut Rate Drug Store with a 40 cent price and may include a plea to try today.

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