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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1960

Page

8

Columbus Gunman Sentenced to Indeterminate Reformatory Term

James E. Eyer, 22, of Columbus, pleaded guilty to breaking and entering and shooting with intent to kill after a May burglary at Scenic Lanes in Logan. He was sentenced to the Ohio Reformatory for an indeterminate term, to begin within five days. Franklin D. Booth, 28, also charged, pleaded guilty to breaking and entering and awaits grand jury action.

Grand Jury Harley Meyer Eyer Reformatory Ever Franklin D. Booth Columbus W. Hunter St Stanley Nutter Ralph Brandon Nutter Brandon Hocking Booth

Officers Elected By Logan Post 78 American Legion

Logan Post 78 in Ohio elected new officers led by Commander Clyde Smith. Other officers include Stanley Nutter senior vice commander L W Adcock junior vice commander Ronald Schultz chaplain J B Waldron adjutant Virgil Emrick finance officer Vaughn Collins service officer Frank Mason sergeant at arms and trustees T J Rush D J Edgar and Earl Beal. David Eberst reported on Buckeye Boys State at Ohio University Eb erst was elected auditor of mythical Herbert City and appointed to the state civil service commission.

LOGAN Logan Post American Legion Clyde Smith Stanley Nutter L. W. Adcock Ronald Schultz J. B. Waldron Virgil Emrick Vaugn Collins Frank Mason T. J. Rush D. J. Edgar Earl Beal David Eberst

Policeman Traps Fireworks Seller in Corning

Off duty Patrolman Ralph Brandon wearing plain clothes encountered Paul Walton, 23, of Corning, offering to sell fire crackers. Walton was arrested by Patrolman Ronald Schultz for possession of fireworks. Walton pleaded guilty in mayor's court, fined 20 dollars with 5 dollars suspended, and the firecrackers were confiscated.

Brandon Ogg and Beasley Walton Ptl Ronald Schultz

Marion Two Grange Hall Destroyed by Fire

Marion Two residents report the Marion Grange Hall struck by lightning Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters arrived too late. the landmark building once bought thirty years ago burned to the ground. Total loss estimated at 7000 dollars, 5000 for the structure and 2000 for contents containing flags trophies and awards.

Marion Grange Hall Logan Bremen Marion Grange The Grange

Chit Chat Club Holds Social Evening At Warner Ave Home

Mrs Lloyd Heinlein hosted the Chit Chat Club on Tuesday night at her Warner Avenue home. Nine members attended a social evening with late-hour refreshments. Mrs Glen Ward received a birthday gift from a mystery sister. A July picnic was planned for members and families.

Logan Lloyd Heinlein Warner Ave Glen Ward

Logan Calendar Seeks Local Food and Fun Events

Friday features a fish supper at Green Elementary School Haydenville sponsored by Smith Chapel Methodist Church and a four hand ice cream social at Gore School. Also a skating party at Grotto Grounds hosted by Hocking Livestock Leaders from 7:30 to 10:30 p m. Public welcome. On Saturday Lake Logan Farm Bureau hosts at Marion Beery home, Kiwanis chicken barbecue at Kachelmacher Park from 4 to 8 p m, Ham supper at Good Hope Community Institute at Rockbridge Buena Vista Rd serving 5:30 p m. Public invited. Bear Run Farm Bureau at Arthur Anderson home at 8 p m.

Green Elementary Haydenville Smith Chapel Methodist Gore School Grotto Grounds Hocking Livestock Leaders Lake Logan Farm Bureau Council Marion Beery Kiwanis Club Kachelmacher Park Good Hope Community Institute Institute Building Rockbridge Buena Vista Rd Bear Run Farm Bureau Council Arthur Anderson

Get-To-Gether Club Tenth Meeting Gathers in June

The Logan 4-H Get-To-Gether Club held its tenth meeting June 21 at Janice Jones residence. Present were Mrs. Lawrence Jones advisors Mrs. Leonard Lehman and Mrs. Ray Julian and eight members. They shared a play portion for Ohio Share the Fun Contest, planned a 4-H camp, and Karen Vollmer demonstrated a menu and proper table setting. Vollmer, Ward, and Taylor demonstrated artificial respiration steps. The next meeting is set for July 6 at Karen and Rhea Vollmer’s home.

Janice Jones Lawrence Jones Leonard Lehman Ray Julian Ohio Karen Vollmer Nancy Ward Roseann Taylor Karen Rhea Vollmer

Chesterhill Visitors Include Florida Family on Vacation

Mr and Mrs William Schofield and their children of Ft Myers Florida arrived for a two week vacation with William Scho filed Sr and Mr and Mrs Roger Carter. Mr and Mrs Charles New burn and Fred Phillips were recent dinner guests of Mrs Della Martin of Bartlett.

Chesterhill William Schofield Ft. Myers, Fla William Schofield Sr Roger Carter Charles Newburn Fred Phillips Della Martin Bartlett

Laurel Valley 4-H Club Wins In First Game

Laurel Valley 4 H Club president Ed Lee Whisler called the meeting on Monday June 20. The club’s baseball team won its first game by one run. Practice is set for June 27 at 6 p.m. The next regular meeting is July 5.

Logan Laurel Valley Boys Ed Lee Whisler

Britain Labor backs nuclear base denial to US

The British Labour Party calls for denying the United States access to nuclear rocket bases in Britain but not to bomber bases, signaling a major shift in defense policy.

London British Labor Party Britain United States

Community News And Visitors In Guysville Area

Guysville WSCS met at Mrs P G Chapman home. Father s Day visitors included Mrs Elmore Rhodes and family from Sabina and others from Roseville Athens. Carl Bretz had surgery at St Joseph Hospital Parkersburg. Several residents welcomed Rev Sullivan and family to town. Scout troop planned July 4 camping. Weekend visitors included Martha Fisher and sons Rex and Bobbie from Weirton.

Lee Bretz Guysville WSCS P. G. Chapman Waldo Buck Elmore Rhodes Sabina Wayne Buck Roseville Woodrow Thomas Athens Clyde Brown Rebekah Lodge Stewart Carl Bretz St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg Coolville Sullivan Mark Guysville, Stewart and Canaanville Methodist Church Archie Brooks George Starkey Goldie Vincent Mary Hunter Clarksburg W. Va Richard Campbell Rocky River Campbell Don Campbell Connie Campbell Warren Williams Columbus Leta McLaughlin Ray Nice New Straitsville Boy Scout Troop 75 Martha Fisher Rex Bobbie Weirton Glenna Shirley Atheny Arlie Smith Detroit, Mich

Questionnaire Club Hosts Porch Party at Bowen Street

Mrs Russell Montgomery entertained the Questionnaire Club and guests at a Bowen Street porch party. Attendees included Mrs Sterling Anderson Mrs Edward Kemper Mrs Howard White Miss Patricia Foy from Philadelphia Pa and Mrs Thomas Pert of Columbus sister of Mrs White. Regular members listed include Mrs Lawrence Kessler Mrs Clarence Johnson Mrs C B Donahue Mrs Hubert Daugherty Mrs Rosella Nixon Mrs John Nosnor and Mrs Frank Blasius.

Tuesday Book Club Completes Last Session Before Summer Break

The Tuesday Book Club met at Mrs. Phil Tschappat’s home for a covered dish supper with twelve members present. Special guests included Mrs. Albert Mogg of Marion and Miss Marion Martin of Cincinnati, daughter of member Mrs. Kerwood Martin. The club will resume meetings in September.

LOGAN Tuesday Book Club Phil Tschappat

Paskins Sues for Divorce in Hocking County Court

Logan Stanley E. Paskins files for divorce from Jo Ann C. Paskins of Lancaster in Hocking County Common Pleas Court on grounds of gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. They married September 20, 1952 in Baltimore Ohio and have two minor children.

Logan Stanley E. Paskins Hocking County

Portland Social Visits Reported Across Area

Belpre residents Cecil and Mrs McLeud visited his parents Mr and Mrs Kenneth McLeud in Belpre. Dorothy Murtaugh and Allie Price from Washington visited Portland friends. Chester couple Roy Gillilan and Mrs Gillilan visited her parents C E Johnson. Reedsville couple John Henderson and children visited his parents Ralph Henderson.

Portland Cecil McLeud Belpre Mr. McLeud Kenneth McLeud Dorothy Murtaugh Allie Price Washington Roy Gillilan Chester Gillilan C. E. Johnson John Henderson Reedsville Mr. Henderson Ralph Henderson

Farm Bureau Council Meeting At Walter North Home

The Farm Bureau Council met at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter North Route 33. Charles Mathias led the opening devotions and Mrs Otto Iles Sr reported on legislation and Women’s Council activities. June topic Our Farm Bureau Policies What Should They Be in 1967 was presented by Mrs Violet Carpenter.

Logan Farm Bureau Council Walter Route Charles Mathias Otto Iles Sr Farm Bureau Violet Carpenter

Local residents named in Logan Route 1 records

Logan Ora V. Vermillion twenty shoeworker Union Furnace and Nancy L. Davis eighteen wait ress Logan Route 1. Joe E. Sinnott twenty barber Union Furnace and Marvalea Armstrong twenty secretary Logan Route 1. Bobby L. Steele twenty nine assembler Logan and Goldie M. Stoneburner seventeen at home Rockbridge Route 1.

LOGAN Ora V. Vermillion Union Furnace Nancy L. Davis Joe E. Sinnott Marvalea Armstrong Bobby L. Steele Goldie M. Stoneburner Rockbridge

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