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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1952
Page
8
Logan county commissioners reopen debate on building a parking lot between the courthouse and the sheriffs residence. They invite pro and con comments at the July 3 meeting and consider limestone or lime stone paving, moving a power pole and maple tree, with who pays for pole relocation unresolved.
Jay Cole was elected president of the Logan Jaycees to succeed Joe Bennett. New officers include Louis Pala mara internal VP Tom Welland external VP Robert Harris secretary Arthur Meiresonne treasurer with directors Paul Stim son and William Pence. Gate signs on Logan gateway completed shrubs to be planted in fall. A rodeo is set for July 14 at the fairgrounds with two shows at 2 30 pm and 8 pm. Jaycees take 50 percent of advance ticket sales and 15 percent at gates for welfare fund. tickets available through Jaycee members via a Main Street booth on several Saturdays before the event.
Judge Harley Meyer approves Howard F E Chambers motion to quiet a land claim in Perry Township. Defendants Neils R McKittrick Daisy McKittrick Edward Frank and John Young are enjoined from any claim to the land.
Logan reports unemploy ment compensation claims edged up to 407 for the week ending June 21 from 398 a week earlier. The June 1951 average was 377, with 66 of the 407 claims filed recently.
Pvt. Donald C. Lehman 21 of Logan Route 3 and Pvt. Richard Peppers 20 of 423 Washington Ave. have been assigned to the Fifth Armored Division at Camp Chaffee Arkansas.
The Hocking Valley Hospital admitted Mrs. James Pierce of New Straitsville Arretta Miller Logan Michael Miller Logan and Richard Miller Logan. Discharges include Scott Ledford Logan Route 4.
Logan resident Cecil Marion Cecil, 24, a mechanic of Logan Route 1, was treated as an emergency patient for a burned right hand at Hocking Valley Hospital on Thursday.
Common Pleas Judge Harley Meyer finds Dwight Hawk guilty of contempt for past due support to his former wife Bernice and their children. He ordered payment of $405 in back installments within 60 days.
Logan reports 80 residents registered to donate blood for the Red Cross bloodmobile visit on July 2 at The Evangelical United Brethren Church from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The quota is 125 pints and 125 donors may be needed after rejections. 16 inmates from Hocking County’s honor camp are among registrants. Mrs. Mary E. Thompson urges volunteers and offers the Red Cross contact number.
Methodist Church led by R B Wilson holds morning worship at 10 30 with 9 30 Sunday school and 10 30 junior church. Nazarene led by Roy E Klingler with 9 30 Sunday school and 7 30 worship. Trinity Lutheran inviting Paul Murphy Bible lecture with Holtzen guest at Milford Center. First Presbyterian notes 9 15 church school and 10 30 worship with sessions and trustee meetings. St Mathews and St John Lutherans list services. Jehovahs Witnesses schedule talks and Bible studies.
Charles Ingraham announced plans to acquire 30 tons of triple super phosphate fertilizer for distribution to farms in a Logan project. Local extension agent said several farmers met with Guy Dowdy of the state extension service to discuss the plan. The TVA will furnish the fertilizer for plots supervised by the extension service with nearly 50 farmers participating.
Gloria Jean VanBibber hosted the Laurel Run Starettes with adviser Mrs. Arthur Miller. All but three answered roll call as plans were made for a Lan caster Park picnic. Refreshments were served and games played. Next meeting set for Barbara Poling's.
The Junior Leaders Club will meet Monday at 8 p.m. in the courthouse auditorium. Outside speaker Frobert Paton a state forester is slated to speak. Donnie Davis serves as program chairman for the event.
Logan's pool drew 717 visitors by 8 15 p m as temperatures peaked at 98 degrees marking the season's hottest day. Water usage reached about 600 000 gallons with supply ample though processing kept pace. officials noted the heat wave as one of the region's longest for this time of year.
Patty and Betty Tavan, 15-year-old Messenger carriers, retire after 30 months of dependable service. They expanded from one route to two, earning bicycles and clothes from route earnings, while maintaining perfect timeliness and courtesy. Both are honor students active in the Church of Christ.
Logan Downtown Coaches Association reports earnings over $100 from a recent outdoor wrestling show plus pending concessions income. 800 to 900 attendees estimated by treasurer Ralph Moore. Next event tentatively set for Aug 12 or 19. Club plans to improve the high school athletic field with re-sodding, sprinkler system, and bark-based water-absorbent material.
Grim 37th birthday honored at a Syracuse party with relatives and friends from New Haven Albany and local areas. The gathering included Roy Grim Sadie Worth and families Agnes Gladys and others plus various weekend visitors and extended relatives from Ohio Pennsylvania and West Virginia. A slate of local social updates follows including campus dining work for Margaret Martin in Olivet Nazarene College and more visits among townspeople and relatives.
Hemlock community reports several Columbus trips and gatherings. Fannie Hansen and others from Logan join in with Bluebell Eastern Star events in Shawnee. updates note illnesses, hospital stays, and a Columbus death with services held.
Community notes report Jack Malloy hosting the Bates 4-H Club with a business session followed by ice cream and cake. Several local families are listed visiting relatives in Chicago and at home, while farm sales and relocations are noted including the Carson Combs and Mooney families. The Grange birthday honors R F Perry as oldest member and Betty Williams as youngest. The Carsey and Grim families receive illness and visit updates. A storm last Sunday demolished a tile garage on the Duff farm.
Mr. and Mrs. Mickey Buck of Storys Run announce the birth of a son Charles Michael at Schaekel Clinic Mason on June 19. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Whittington and Mrs. Anna Buck. Various local residents visited relatives in nearby towns and with family members including Veith, Fife, Matthews and Blosser.
The Columbia Make It Club met at Mrs. Reed Jeffers home with 14 members two advisers and one guest. Plans for the June 26 meeting at Weltha Haning's home were announced with Melva Faye Jordan as program leader.
Athens area church calendar lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m with family education classes led by Walton E Davies and a 10 30 a m worship titled Gods Talking to You by Rev Edward D Brandeberry Child care is offered during worship directed by Mrs A L Adams IMYF meets at 1 p m then heads to Lancaster camp for a week Bible study and prayer Wednesday at 7 30 p m led by Mrs Belle Bishop Circle I meets Thursday 7 30 p m at Mrs Oliver Dahl Circle II meets Thursday 7 30 p m at Mrs Pearl Clark and Edward Brandeberry is the minister.
New Marshfield and Union Methodist charges announce Sunday school at 9 30 a m with G N Sidders and Mrs Elmer Pierce as superintendents, preaching at 10 30 a m and 8 p m, YF at 7 p m, mid week prayer meetings midweek, and committee or member meetings following. Pleasanton schedule lists Sunday school 9 30 a m with Hollie Woodruff, mid week prayer 8 p m, Rev Kenneth D Frazier pastor.
Friday events include a Trinity Class picnic at 6 p.m. on the Athens State Hospital grounds with a rain plan church. Sunday services feature church school at 9:15 and morning worship at 10:25 with Dr. Paul E. Baker, plus 9:30 adult classes. Tuesday and Friday vesper and open house events for summer students occur in the evenings.
Coolville Methodist Parish lists Sunday school at 9 45 amMYF at 7 pm Evening worship at 8 pm Daily Vacation Bible School starts Monday at 1 pm Bible study Tuesday 8 pm. Decatur parish holds Sunday school 10 am Morning worship 11 am Bible study Wednesday 8 pm. Hookingport hosts Sunday school 10 am Evening worship 7 30 pm. Little Hocking has Sunday school 10 am Prayer Service Thursday 8 pm Torch service 9 30 am worship 10 30 am.
Albany Methodist Charge and Pearl Chapel list worship times church schools and meetings. Snow Ville Temple and Townhouse churches note services prayer meetings and programs with Rev. William H. Covert as pastor.
The New England Presbyterian Church invites children to Daily Vacation Bible School starting July 21 led by minister Mervin Hess. Worship service at 9 30 a m with Sunday school at 10 30 a m announced for the community.
Albany Baptist schedules Bible school at 9 30 a m YMP and evening worship at eight p m led by Jack Clemens a Bob Jones University graduate ministerial student. Mid week prayer meeting and Bible study set for Wednesday at 8 p m conducted by Rev John Snedden.
The notice lists morning worship at 10 45 a m and Bible school earlier at 9 45 a m with a midweek prayer meeting and Bible study Thursday at 8 p m led by the Rev John I Snedden pastor.
The Salvation Army lists Sunday activities with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. An evangelistic service is scheduled for 7 45 p.m. A farewell for Maj. Ruth Ward will follow in the day’s rites.
Kilvert Church of God announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m YPM Sunday at 7 p m and Friday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m with preaching by K M Kemmey of Athens and a song service led by Frank Bolis of Cutler.
The Carthage Presbyterian Church invites worship Sunday at 2 30 p m led by The Rev Mervin Hess. The service will be held at the church and open to all area residents seeking spiritual fellowship.
The Rev. A N Maxwell presides at Poston Methodist with Sunday school at 10 am and a Sunday prayer meeting at 7 30 pm. Thursday preaching services also begin at 7 30 pm.
Mrs. Lucy May Woods died aged 62 with funeral services Sunday in Nelsonville and burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Surviving children include Clyde Virgil and Melvin, with daughters Ruth Pickett and Venus Pitts. Five brothers attended, and Woods had died years earlier. An annual old fashion camp meeting and community events follow, including youth rally July 4 and Grangers activities.
Austin Richards of Springfield was chosen as the new president of the Ohio Funeral Directors Association during today’s meeting in Toledo. He succeeds the outgoing leader and will guide the group through upcoming statewide activities and professional standards.
Don D. Tullis in Colliers recounts a train talk about endless yonder from science medicine and religion. He imagines a vast unknown beyond the farthest star and predicts future cures and immortality as humanity presses toward the twilight hills beyond. The piece frames yonder as the driving force of exploration and faith.
Sunday masses at 8 9 and 10 a m daily masses at 7 and 8 a m rosary at 7 p m confessions Saturday 4 30 to 7 30 p m led by Rev Fr Jan B Kish pastor.
The Athens Richland Methodist charge lists Sunday services at Athens Richland with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m Clarks Chapel offers preaching at 9 30 a m and Sunday school at 10 30 a m Richland Ave conducts Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m Youth fellowship at 6 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m Pastor H L McDaniel leads.
Bible school at 9 15 a m for primary junior and intermediate with promotion for all classes. Morning worship at 1015 a m with Joe B Maffett preaching That We May Know Him Mrs C E Heft chorister and Mrs William Ruston organist. Monday 7 p m Interchurch Youth. Wednesday senior choir 630 p m junior choir 700 p m committees 7 p m.
The Chesterhill Amesville Methodist Charge lists services in three communities. Chesterhill Sunday school 9 45 a m worship 11 a m Thursday prayer 8 pm Amesville worship 9 30 am Sunday school 10 30 am Monday prayer 8 pm Sharpsburg worship 8 45 am Sunday school 9 15 am Pastor H D Frazier oversees.
Sunday school at 9 39 a.m. worship service at 11 a.m. sermon by Rev. Roger M. Rice Jr titled Children Playing Slow. Senior Hi Fellowship Sunday at Lake Hope sponsored by Mr and Mrs Warren Cooper. Monday Boy Scout Troop 55 at 7 15.
Harold J. Stanley, minister, leads Bible study at 9 45 a m and Wednesday at 8 p m with worship at 10 30 a m. Evening service at 8 p m features The Forks of the Road.
The Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church lists Sunday worship at 10 30 a m and Sunday school at 9 30 a m Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 p m The Rev YT N L Russell is the pastor.
The church offers a Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. morning worship at 10:30 a.m. with the theme The Price of Liberty. Vacation Bible school runs Monday through Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Choir rehearsal is Friday evening. James L. Hyde is the pastor.
The notice lists weekly gatherings at 191 W. Washington St including Sunday Bible study at 7 30 p m Tuesday 7 30 p m and Thursday service meeting and ministry school at 7 30 p m attendance details provided by the organization.
The First Wesleyan Methodist Church lists Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. morning worship at 11:15 a.m. and evening service at 7:30 p.m. A mid week prayer service is held Wednesday at 7:30 p.m with Rev. Yorton Clark as pastor.
The Rev. L. A. Robinson presides. Sunday class at 9 30 a m worship 10 30 a m preaching 7 30 p m prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 p m
The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd holds a 9 a.m. morning service and sermon led by the Rev. Phil Porter Jr. The service includes liturgy and a sermon in a traditional parish setting.
Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m with preaching at 10 30 a m and again at 8 p m Rev Max Williams serves as pastor providing the services.
The Whites Chapel Wesleyan Church lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m prayer and praise at 10 30 a m WYPS at 7 p m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m The Rev Roy E Deeter named as pastor or related noting the naa tae note remains readable.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 45 a m prayer meeting Thursday at 8 pm led by The Rev George Halbirt pastor.
Morning worship at 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 30 a m YF at 6 30 p m Evangelistic service 7 30 p m Prayer praise and Bible study Wednesday 7 30 p m Missionary meeting Thursday 7 p m at Mrs Pinkerton home Pastor Rev R E Kelchner leads programs.
Flora M. Hanning of Sharpsburg Ohio Route 1 is appointed Administratrix of the Estate of Stacy E. Hanning deceased late of Sharpsburg Route 1 Athens County Ohio Creditors must file claims within four months Dated June 10 1952 John F Newcomb Probate Judge J C Crossen of Athens Ohio is appointed Administrator of Rosalie B Crossen deceased late of City of Athens Ohio Claims must be filed within four months or be barred Dated May 22 1952 Probate Judge of said County
Everett H. Shirley of 80 Morris Avenue Athens Ohio appointed to the estate of Penuell Shirley deceased of Athens County Ohio. Dated June 5, 1952. Joan F. Newcomb.
The Probate Court of Athens County Ohio suspends hearings on all listed estates until July 21 1952 at 9 00 AM for publication and exceptions. Filings include Lela Ballard administratrix of Paul H Ballard Garnet L Blower administratrix of Thomas Harold Blower Catharine E Burk executrix of Wade W Burk Roger J Jones administrator of Patrick Curtis Neva Katharine Dais Beckler executrix of Benjamin Dais J T Stiff administrator of George C Duncan L G Worstell Jr administrator of Charles Duntree Bridgewater Jr administrator of Mary Henry James R Dow Sr executor of Grace Kelch The Pepples Banking Trust Company administrator of Emma Noyes Jessie M Parker administratrix of Sidney Parker Gilbert Johnson administrator of Dora Stratton H D Palmer executor of Fred Williams Mable Saffol guardian of Clifford Saffol Fred C White guardian of Joseph White Mary Larch guardian of John Wyers Ethel Williams trustee under Anna Copeland will.
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