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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1958

Page

3

Bloodmobile makes third Logan visit in 1958

The Columbus Regional Blood Center mobile unit will set up July 2 at Westminster House, First Presbyterian Church, Logan. Donations run 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to meet a 150 pint quota, with VFW Auxiliary leading donor recruitment.

Logan Red Cross Bloodmobile Columbus Regional Blood Center Westminster House First Presbyterian Church Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary C. L. Baker Edwin C. Johnston Hocking County Red Cross Johnston VFW Veterans’ Organizations Red Cross

Creola Girl Engaged To Norman Redd

Mr and Mrs Cecil Burroughs of Creola announce the engagement of their daughter Shirley Ann to Norman E Redd son of Mr and Mrs Orlie Redd Logan Route 4 Miss Burroughs a 1955 graduate of McArthur High School and is employed by the McArthur Local Board of Education Mr Redd a Logan High School 1954 graduate is employed by the Smead Manufacturing Co No date set for the wedding.

Logan Cecil Burroughs Creola Shirley Ann Norman E. Redd Orlie Redd Miss Burroughs McArthur High School McArthur

Births and admissions at Hocking Valley Hospital

Mr and Mrs Bernard Cook of Logan announce the birth of a daughter. Admissions include Donald Fickel Logan Route 4 and Mrs Walter Smith Logan Route 4. Also listed are Mrs Hal Saunders New Straits ville Route 1 and discharges of Mrs Fred Bates Hamden and son, Mrs Raymond Mock Logan Route 3 and daughter, J M Ogan McArthur, Ase Hutton Logan, Beeman Burgoon Groveport, Merle Huffines Logan Route, and William Walker Logan Route.

Donald Fickel Logan Walter Smith Hal Saunders New Straitsville Fred Bates Hamden Raymond Mock J. M. Ogan McArthur Ase Hutton Beeman Burgoon Groveport Merle Huffines

Mrs. Gerlach Elected Head In West Virginia Assembly

Mrs. Inez Gerlach was elected president of the Ravenswood district assembly with about 50 attendees at the IOOF Hall. New officers include Hallie Eads as vice president Lorra in Kerwood as secretary and Georgia Stone as treasurer. A luncheon and school of instruction followed with several officers in attendance.

Ravenswood Rebekah Assembly West Virginia IOOF Inez Gerlach Gerlach Hallie Eads Point Pleasant Lorraine Kerwood Cottageville Georgia Stone Ripley Mrs. Harrison Fairmont Antoinette Newcomer Irene Sturm Marjorie Brady Neva Thorne

Garden Club Hosts Dues Tea in Ravenswood

Ravenswood Garden Club held a Dues Tea at Mrs. David Magill's home with retiring president Ron Hersey presiding. New officers installed by regional rep Mrs. Summers were Martin Cloran president Lois Hammond vice president William Enos secretary and Noel Dickey treasurer, each given a red rosebud. three new members P. B. Harris Jr Paul Mardis and Rene Bastin joined.

Ravenswood William Boyer Bart Benedict Jack Martin Ravenswood Garden Club David Magill Ron Hersey Summers Martin Cloran Lois Hammond William Enos Noel Dickey P. B. Harris, Jr Paul Mardis Rene Bastin

Divorce Suit Filed for Gross Neglect and Cruelty

Stella Ervin of Logan files in Common Pleas Court for divorce from Stanley Ervin of McArthur. She seeks custody of minor children, child support, alimony, and other relief.

Logan Stella Ervin Stanley Ervin McArthur Common Pleas Court

Farm Women To Hear Talk on Civil Defense

Ravenswood event for Ohio Valley Farm Women's Club hosted by Mrs. Robert Belcher. Meeting led by Mrs. Sam Williams with Mrs. Day West presenting Our Part in Civil Defense and Mrs. Grace Casto in charge of devotionals at 2:00 Tuesday.

Ravenswood Robert Belcher Ohio Valley Farm Women’s Club Sam Williams Day West Grace Casto

Shower for Mrs Edwin Patterson at Compston Home

Mrs Leona Compston and Mrs Charles Bowman hosted a shower for Mrs Edwin Patterson at the Compston home Tuesday night. Games and contests preceded the opening of gifts with refreshments served to about 25 attendees.

Edwin Patterson

American plane damaged in Ontario snowstorm then towed for repair

An American aircraft was forced down during a Northwest Ontario snowstorm and struck a highway sign. It was towed to a nearby service station, repaired, and departed again from the highway.

Ontario Canada

Helver Wells Tie Knot In Logan Church Ceremony

The wedding of Verna Lee Wells and William E. Helber took place June 1 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Logan. The couple, Logan High School graduates, now live at 567 Church St. after a reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John Yates Jr. Both families are listed with local addresses.

DAR Selects New Officers

In Ravenswood the DAR meeting at the Community Building focused on "Approved Schools" with Mrs. D. E. Cole leading. New officers were elected: Mrs. Miller regent, Mary K. McCoy vice regent, Elsie Geren secretary, Bess Huey treasurer, D. E. Cole registrar, M. E. Polsene chaplain and historian, Rachel Harris pianist.

Ravenswood D. E. Cole D.A.R Katherine Elder Ray E. Ritchie S. L. Miller Miller Mary K. McCoy Elsie Geren Bess Huey M. E. Polsene Rachel Harris Velma Harris Arthur Morris Cole Huey Geren Ritchie Polsene Harris

Lodge No 4 Elects Leader in Ravenswood

Hand Rebekah Lodge No 4 members elected officers in IOOF Hall with Blanche Gorrell as noble grand Virginia Burdette as vice grand Marguherita Geren as secretary and Ardath Chambers as treasurer Installation is set for Tuesday July 1 at 8 00 pm Inez Gerlach district deputy president to install.

Ravenswood Hand Rebekah Lodge No. 4 IOOF Blanche Gorrell Virginia Burdette Sandyville Marguherita Geren Ardath Chambers Inez Gerlach

Six Members Attend Ohio Council Sessions in Columbus

Six members of the Hocking County Home Demonstration Council attended the annual Ohio Council meeting in Columbus. Mrs. Clinton Poling, Mrs. David Shull, Mrs. Glendon Ward, Mrs. C. Wayne Snyder, Mrs. William Bierly, and Miss Ethel Bower joined extension home economics agent Miss Ethel Bower. Sessions were held at Ohio State University.

Local Social Notes and Obituary Mention Death of Charles W. Peters

COOLVILLE families visit relatives in Chester Springfield Greenup and Columbus. Paula Bailey stays a week with grandmother C B Kincade. Gerald Parrish and Norman families visit. Darlene Ward and Christine Ward spend two weeks with Mrs. Kincade. Charles W. Peters dies in Balboa California. native of area. survived by wife Elizabeth two children and aunt Mrs Anderson Bentz. Burial at Whittier California.

Ronald Bailey Paula Carolyn C. B. Kincade Joe Bailey Chester Alfred Parrish Parkersburg Clyde Parrish Springfield Henry Parrish Clara White Stella Smith George Norman Judy John Mike Greenup Neff Norman Darlene Christine Ward Columbus Charles W. Peters Balboa Calif Peters Anderson Bentz Elizabeth Whittier

Legion Names July Delegates

The Ables Rayburn Post No. 118 American Legion in Ravenswood elected officers for the coming year. Officers include A. L. Cottrill as post commander and Joe F. Blackburn as post commander. Delegates to the Bluefield state convention on July 26 are Howard Jones M J Click and Dave L James with alternates Joe Blackburn Jake Kinzer and J F Porter.

Nelson Bonar Murraysville Joe F. Blackburn Alvie Kidder Dave L. James J. F. Porter H. E. Moorehead Ray J. Casto Bluefield Howard Jones M. J. Click Joe Blackburn Jake Kinzer

Eyesight Saved by Foresight After Wheel Breakage

A Wisconsin Council of Safety citation credits foreman Leonard Werbie of a Kenosha firm for preserving his eyesight when a grinding wheel shattered and hurled a sharp fragment into his face. His protection and quick actions prevented severe injury.

Wisconsin Council of Safety Leonard Werbie Kenosha

Reservations Open for Women's Camp at Tar Hollow Forest

The agricultural extension office accepts reservations for the annual women's camp from July 12 3 PM to July 14 1 PM at Tar Hollow State Forest. Activities include nature hikes swimming crafts campfires and Vesper services with tile and belt making lessons. Full camp fee covers meals and lodging at 8.75 with 1.50 per unit for part time. reservations due by July 1 with fees required.

LOGAN Agricultural Extension Office Tar Hollow State Forest

Two Attend Forest Camp At Tar Hollow

Two Meigs County youths attend the sixth annual forestry training camp at Tar Hollow State Park this week. Virginia Johnson of Racine Route 2 and Cecil Nelson of Rutland join high school students from across Ohio to study wood use forest management reforestation and watershed care with lectures and field trips to the 16 000 acre park a local sawmill tour and research station visit. Sponsors include Farmers Bank and Savings Co and Pomeroy National Bank.

Pomeroy Meigs County Tar Hollow Miss Johnson D. B. Frampton McArthur Central States Forest Experiment Station Union Furnace Forest Farmers Bank and Savings Co Pomeroy National Bank

Logan Carlwin J. Blackstone and Martha Louise Fink Wed

Marriage license log shows Logan Carlwin J. Blackstone a 24 year old truck driver of Carroll Route 2 and Martha Louise Fink a 24 year old shoe worker of Rockbridge Route, applying together for marriage.

Logan—Carlwin J. Blackstone Carroll Martha Louise Fink Rockbridge

Logan Social Notes Children Party At Rachelmatcher Park

Modern Mothers League of the Ohio Child Conservation League entertained with their annual party Thursday at Rachelmatcher Park in Logan. Members and children listed include Mrs. Cecil Berry with Mike and Debbie and Kevin, and many others from Logan Laurelville and surrounding areas. The next meeting is planned for September with a picnic at Old Man's Cave. A recreation period featured a movie on Forest ry at Big Brothers Camp with Joe C. Reichley showing the pictures.

Modern Mothers League of the Ohio Child Conservation League Rachelmatcher Park Cecil Berry Mike Debbie Kevin Richard Bowers Mark Marla John Garke Betsy Jane Fred Good Teddy Billy Sharon Frank Newell Janice Otto Shaw Sandra Roger Evans Hand Jr Evans AI Lloyd Fellinger Freda Beverly Larry Steven Gardner Logan Dan DeLong Danny Cindy Paul Culbertson Paula Robert Tony Laurelville Old Man’s Cave Big Brothers Camp Joe C. Reichley Fairfield, Vinton and Hocking County

Thursday Sewing Club Meets at Mrs Grant Harder’s Home

The Thursday Sewing Club gathered at the Lockborne residence of Mrs. Grant Harder with fifteen members and several guests. A noon potluck followed business led by Mrs. Joe M Brown who closed with A Thought For the Day. Guests included Mrs. Don Kriger and son Mark New Rome Mrs. Dale Shultz and sons Roger and Randy Mrs. Carl Harden Mrs. Walter Derr and Mrs. Wesley Cannon. The July meeting is set for Mrs. Vernon Nix’s home.

Grant Harder Lockborne Joe M. Brown Don Kriger Mark New Rome Dale Shultz Roger Randy Carl Harden Walter Derr Wesley Cannon Vernon Nixon

Benton Willing Workers 4-H Club Meeting Summary

Patricia Akers presided a Friday meeting where members recited the 4-H pledge and safety slogans during roll call. The season ends with songs and plans to reconvene July 7 for a future gathering.

Vaughn Collins Elected Service Group Officer

Vaughn Collins of Hocking County veterans service officer was elected vice president of the Ohio State Association of Service Officers at a Mansfield meeting. Collins also serves on the legislative committee of the Ohio Association of Soldiers Relief Commission, which met concurrently. John Murphy of Toledo was named president of the service officers association.

Logan—Vaughn Collins Hocking County Veterans Service Ohio State Association of Service Officers Mansfield Collins Ohio Association of Soldiers’ Relief Commission John Murphy Toledo Service Officers’ Association

Stainless Pazo Piles Suppositories and Ointment Claim Fast Relief

Advertises Stainless Pazo as a complete pile treatment offering immediate pain and itch relief, reduced swelling, and tissue healing. Claims doctor tested results with three action modes and urges purchase at druggists with money back option.

Rockbridge 4-H Club Plans June Picnic at Cantwell Cliffs

The Rockbridge Rocketts 4-H Club held its fourth meeting at Rockbridge school. Plans were completed for a picnic on June 24 at Cantwell Cliffs following the regular meeting. Refreshments were served by Sue McGrady and Beverly Ellinger.

Rockbridge

Chief Speaks To Rotarians In Logan Meeting

Wayne Jenkins head of the Ohio Fire Prevention Bureau spoke to the Rotary Club on home fire prevention. His illustrated talk showed common fire causes and steps for emergencies. Introduced by Edward Nelson, with Logan Fire Chief Hysell and Dr. Boocks attending. visitors included Chris Wolfe and Delbert Kuhn.

Logan Rotary Club Wayne Jenkins Ohio Fire Prevention Bureau Edward Nelson H. M. Boocks C. J. Hysell Chris Wolfe Delbert Kuhn Nelsonville

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Norman Redd Shirley Ann Burroughs Hocking Valley Hospital Mrs Bernard Cook William Walker Altion Simpro Radio City N.Y The Advertising Council Newspaper Advertising Executives Association Marble Cliff Marble Cliff Quarries CO Agricultural Limestone Division Columbus, Ohio Marbie Cliff Powell and Lewisburg Ohio William E. Helber DAR Lodge No. 4 Coolville Legion Names Children’s Party Sewing Vaughn Collins America Studebaker Suvotsman Studebaker-Packard Corporation Wakefield Motors Richland Ave Athens, Ohio Studebaker Packard Corporati Ady Rocketts Girdies Lalla Ris Kel Girdle Pantie Girdle GSO Ww. Aathens Dreamy Maidenform Pat
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