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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1955

Page

13

Key Club and Kiwanis Sponsor Evening at Logan High

Logan Kiwanis hosted a Tuesday night program featuring Key Club members reading laws and a quiz with forfeits for wrong answers. Danny Lappen led the Key Club, with Garry Hiles and others present, while East Elementary's Robert Morris attended as a guest. The event also announced a faculty basketball game for Key Club fundraiser and a Ground Observer Corps post initiative. Lent meditation series resumed with Rev Roy E Klingler urging reflection and service.

Danny Lappen Larry Casto Garry Hiles Larry Powers Ted Byrd Bill Blosser David Roberts William Gasbarro Kiwanis-Lhs Roy E. Klingler Armand Houk

Sale of New Autos In Hocking Area Rises

A February report from Miss Thelma Keyes shows 52 new car titles issued in Hocking County, 12 above January. Total titles 479. Mortgages filed 205, cancelled 198. receipts to county treasury $887.90. Purchases include Nedra Smith, W Dennis Weltner, Loring Thompson, and many others. four school buses bought by West Hocking School District. equipment purchases by Union Purchase and Enterprises.

Hocking Terunn Hocking County Thelma Keyes Teastry Nedra Smith Logan State-Washington Board of Eau Ation W. Dennis Weltner Gan Ralph Wadsworth MB. Haney Robert’ M. Sheley Equipment’ Finance Corp Union Purc Hace Wayne Harmon Laurelville Everett A. ‘Tracy Fern Brooker Dietzel Lloyd E. Beck Clyde Gost Carl Bowlby New Straitsville Paul Fe Winnie Armstrong Isat McCormick Chris H. Gompf Ror Wilma Shull Dale” van Cuter Laurette Dr CT. Grattidge Laurelvile Ross D. Stimson Wilbur J. Kerns Kenneth Rutter Loge Thomas Fe Smith Lawrelvn Francis M. Embree Frederick A. Immelt Fred. Ht. Campbell Charles W. Wood Nelson Fie Elza Ringhiser Rockbridge Laurel Township

Pennsville Farmer Kills Self in Barn

Morgan County sheriff reports 71 year old Williams of near Pennsville died in his barn in an apparent suicide. He reportedly attached a hose to a vacuum cleaner to the car exhaust, sat in the vehicle, and started the motor. the barn was locked from inside. Coroner estimates death around 10 p.m. Sunday. Survived by wife Faye Hocking Berry, five brothers Everett Dalton Lester Riley Clarence, one sister Anna Wolfe. Funeral at 2 p.m. Thursday at Tone Funeral Home with burial in Pennsville Cemetery.

Chesenestlar Nore En Wile Hams Pennsville Everett Morgan County F.A. McConnell Williams A. A. Coulson Faye Hockingberry Dalton Malta Lester Cleveland Riley Zanesville Clarence Stockport Anna Wolfe Tone

Nelsonville Native Dies in Dayton at 99

Nelsonville native Wil Federoja of Nelsonville dies in Dayton aged 99. He was born in Nelsonville, attended local schools and Ohio University Athens, worked for Hocking Valley Featbed and engaged in the grocery business in Nelsonville and Dayton. He is survived by three daughters Leta Bevan in Dayton, Lian Williams in Michigan, Betner Dooitte in Parkersburg, two grandchildren and several relatives.

Nelsonville Dayton Wil Federowsa Nelsonvile Pr Syland Maria ‘Tedrow Washington St Ohio University i Athen Hocking Valley Greery Dayton Rere Leta Bevan Lian Willams Bete Mich Sis "Betner Dooitte Parketersburg W. Vo Will J.’ ‘Redge Nepew Mry Banfin Bur

Nelsonville Garden Club Plans March Tea

Twenty five members answer roll call at Nelsonville Garden Club February meeting held at Matheny Tea Room. Mrs Snackenberg conducts business and finalizes plans for annual tea March 26 at the Methodist Church social rooms. New members R C Patton and Edgar Stedwill welcomed. Miss Florence Cook and Mrs Rose Cook showcased plant care study.

Nelsonville Methodist Church Rose Cook Florence Cook R. C. Patton Edgar Stedwill

Local clubs report disrupted meetings and break‑ins

Yandorian Club plans a regular meeting at Mrs Joe Galvin’s home, with an Athens trip canceled. York Grange 2436 meets at Oak Grove. Group 2 of CWF hosts a Christian Church event at Fayette Street. Two cottages on the Lake suffered break‑ins with broken windows and a torn drape. April meeting set at Mrs William Powell’s home. Sheriff A J Ween and Deputy Spurgeon Metzger investigate.

Yandorian Club Pandorian Club Joe Galvin Athens Josie Baugh Alle Dilcher CWF The Christian Church Fayette Nelle Johnson Edith Patton Mary Powell Catha Sheriff's Department Clarence Scott A. Lang Hart Hammon Minland Place Marion Hiles E. Main Siquest Emma Cook William Powell Flagins Ax Lake Virgina A. J. Ween Spurgeon Metz

Health Department Seeks Successor After Resignation

Logan-Hocking County Health Department seeks a health educator to replace Frank Stone who resigned to join Columbus health department. A candidate under consideration is an Ohio woman finishing graduate work at the University of North Carolina. Stone began his new post in Columbus Tuesday.

Logan H. M. Boocks Logan-Hocking County Frank Stone Columbus Health Department Ohio University ‘of North Carolina Stone Columbus

Injured Man Shows Slight Improvement

Nelsonville report says Donald Wolfe of Mason City remains unconscious after a February 24 fall from an atomic plant site where he worked in construction. At White Cross Hospital in Columbus doctors note he is improving though still in critical condition with skull fractures and facial injuries. His wife and family remain by his side as a Tuesday bridge club gathering at Mrs. Clarence Schempp’s home proceeds with attendance including several regulars and prizes. The next meeting is set for March 22 hosted by Mrs. Webb.

Nelsonville Waverly Donald Wolfe Mason City White Cros Hospital Columbus the Star Wolfe Contract Bridge Club Clarence Schempp Ames” Barker Dallas Kinser Frank Harden Harry Bell Fred. Murray Roger’ Humphrey Dot Solon John le Clineton Webb C. Matheny Judson Shriner Shriner Matheny Lees Ates Kimner Humphrey Bell Ollow

Scout Troop Holds Meet in Nelsonville at West School

Scout Troop 64 met at the former West School Monday evening with Jerry Norris leading the Pledge and oath. Scoutmaster Boo Harris, assisted by Lowell Miller and Tom Lax, conducted a uniform inspection while Patrolman Everett Tew gave a talk on fingerprinting. Scouts will collect papers and magazines Saturday by placing them in boxes or tying them in bundles.

Nelsonville West School Jerry Norris Jim Hellyer Boo Harris Lowell Miller Tom Lax Everett Tew Boy Scouts of

Nelsonville Band Trip To Washington DC Sponsored

Nelsonville High School Band will travel to Washington DC in late March to participate in the Cherry Blossom parade. The Eagles the Elks and Emblem Club will sponsor 12 members with six funded by the Eagles and six by the Elks and Emblem Club. The trip costs 31.50 per member, traveling over the B&O Railroad from Athens.

Nelsonville Eagles the Elks, and Emblem Club Washington, D.C Eagles Elks ‘and Emblem Club B&o Athens

Brick Plant Resumes Duty After Shutdown

Logan plant ends two month shutdown at General Hocking Brick Co after Dec 31 closure due to lack of orders and high inventories. About 75 workers previously laid off resume at Logan operation. Births noted: Mr and Mrs Henry Kunkler Junction City Route 1 a daughter and Mr and Mrs George Meadows Logan a son. Admitted: Mrs Frank Hayes McArthur and Mrs Mary A McKnight Logan.

Henry Kunkler Junction City George Meadows Logan Frank Hayes McArthur Mary A. McKnight Logan—A General Hocking Brick Co

Mount St Mary Hospital Notes Summary

Mount St Mary Hospital notes list patients and dismissals including Effie Clark Logan Herbert Newton Nelsonville Max Valkinburg Nelsonville Bernice Deal Jacksonville Sherman M Byers Nelsonville Kathryn Link Athens Ralph Sharp New Marshfield Route 1 dismissed

aApurrey Effie Clark Logan Herbert Newton Nelsonville Max Valkinburg Bernice Deal Jacksonville Sherman M. Byers Kathryn Link Athens Ralph Sharp New’ Marshfield

Community notices and 4-H meeting reports

Farm Bureau Council discussed school facts led by Wallace Gillogly and voted to donate to CARE. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Howard Nowels and Dr. and Mrs. Ray Houk. Attendees listed by surname. A second 4-H meeting was held February 28 with twelve members at Mrs Wilbur Bethel’s home. Pocahontas No. 38 met with Ethel Koontz presiding and planned a four state meeting in Columbus Ohio. A drape project for the hall was approved with cookies and coffee served. March 7 meeting hosts named Ella Watkins and Louise Crane. Degree Team Daughters of America No. 120 urged to prepare for an April rally in Lagan.

Air Otto Shaw Farm Bureau Council No Wallace Gillogly CARE Howard Nowels Ray Houk Charles “Ingraham Ethel Bower Patty Hansley Bill Poling and Mia Kennet Risch Wale Lace Gillogly Lloyd el- Unger Paul Shaw Harold Crawford Helen Hicks Mary Dackin Everett Sater Shaw Ethel Koontz Helen Summel Ella Watkins Gladys Lehman Jennie Goodlive Louise Crane Amer No. 120

Nelsonville Library Displays Scout Art in February Window

Nelsonville Public Library showcased Boy Scout Troop 64 knots and camping gear with a milk carton train and Washington's Birthday scene by Jerry Grim. A spring shelf adds fiction and non fiction titles, noting a February circulation of 5028 volumes up from 170 in 1954.

Nelsonville Nelsville Boy Scouts Cub Scouts Jerry Grim Willis Wayne Marquand Delves' Broughton Dankiewicz Baron Jennings Suzanne Lauritzen Hosea Dr. Kilbourne Worley Dec Holliday Myers Fred Allen Grantland Africa Lincoln Bish Glouster Chauncey

February arrests and fines in Nelsonville mayor’s court

In February Nelsonville saw 20 mayor’s court cases with 10 city police arrests and 10 State Highway Patrol arrests. Intoxication was a factor in seven city cases, with five arrests and two for DUI. One person was jailed until fines were paid. Total mayor’s court collections were 464.90 dollars, with 154.90 to the city general fund and 55 to the auto fund. A 55-dollar sum went to the state auditor for highway patrol fines.

Nelsonville Earl Hilleary James Cope City General Fund Auto Fund State Si Highway Patrol

Heine Packing Co. in Logan Discontinues Operations

Logan plant led by Clarence Pete Heine announces shutdown after selling inventory and halting custom slaughtering. The packing house operated for over 65 years since its early founding by George Heine and later by Augustus Heine, before this closure.

Logan Heine Packing Clarence Pete) Heine George Heine Augustus Heine

Funeral services for John Wright III in Gallipolis

John Wright III died from injuries after a fall at the Kyger electric plant. A funeral will be Thursday at 2 pm at Johnson funeral home with Rev. T S Arnott and Rev. Leroy Moyer officiating. Burial in Green Lawn Cemetery with military rites by Nelsonville Post 3467 VFW. Funeral home calls encouraged.

John Wright III Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Kyger Electric Johnson Funeral Home T. S. Arnott Malta Church of the Nazarene Leroy A. Moyer Green Lawn Nelsonvill Post Veterans of Foregin

Clergymen Sponsor Union Lenten Service in Nelsonville

City Ministerial Association arranges union Lenten services at First Methodist Church in Nelsonville starting today at 7 30 p m with plans for weekly services at different churches during the Lenten season. Suit Charges Neglect Logan: Joan T Hartsaugh files for divorce from Sharlene E Hartsaugh circl e 1e in Common Pleas Court seeking relief under the divorce promises.

Nelsonville City Ministerial Association Logan Joan T. Hartsaugh Sharlene E. Hartsaugh Circle

Mrs Hood Dies at Home in Gore Ohio

Mrs Bert Hood 78 widow of Jai Hood died Monday at her Gore home after declining health. She spent most of her life in Hocking County and is survived by sons Thomas Foster and John Hood of Marshfield Gore and Logan and Dean Hood of Logan. daughters Edna Powell Columbus Tina Nolan Massillon and Maxine Barnes New Straitsville. a brother Washington Young Crooksville. a sister Ella White New Straitsville. 13 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Friends may call Leonard funeral home Logan until 2 p m Thursday with services at Gore Evangelical United Brethren Church conducted by Revs Earl Miller and Clyde Hinton. Burial in Gore Cemetery.

Logan Bert Food Jai Gore Hood Hocking County Thomas ‘Hood Marshfield Foster John Dean Edna Powell Columbus Tina Nolan Massillon Maxine Barnes New Straits

Funeral services for Rosella Lamp in Glouster Ohio

Funeral services for Mrs. Rosella Turner Lamp 23 who died unexpectedly in Glouster will be conducted by Rev F M Wentz Thursday at 2 p m at Warren North funeral home where friends may call. Burial will be Green Lawn Cemetery. She was a native of Buchtel and formerly resided at Van Wert Ohio. She is survived by her husband Lowell Camp of Van Wert daughter Beverly mother Goldie Keyes of Buchtel sister Betty Johnson of Glouster brother Milton Dixon of Columbus.

Columbus man posted bond after disturbance charge

Harry Jebb of Columbus was charged by police with disturbing the peace by intoxication in SIELSONVILLE. A $20 bond was posted for his appearance in Mayor Earl Hilleary's court Tuesday. The incident followed a band activity and the case and records were noted.

Sielsonville Ity Harry Jebb Columbus Earl Hilleary Daclone

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Logan Kiwanis Self Joan Crawford Cos Nelsonvill Wiam Saate Angers Grace Shepard Monroe ‘St Joan Brown Buchtel Robert Huddy Della Wade John Wo Ffe Tom Huddy Willa Brown Berry Brown Max Wolfe Id Kanaan Parker Sniffen Felle Herrold William B. Ivans Roy Snackenberg E Society Emma Beara Ell Roger Wolf Ornaldo Howson Delbert Patton Harry Stage Gilbert ‘Whitmore Ralph Parks Donald Betts Tom Willliams C. L. Stout Carl Coakney Dorothy Tucker Harold Neilson York Grange the Grange Oak Grove Gertrude Nixon Ted Wingigman Floyd Myrtle O'Mara Hestnut St Nellie Ween Mar J"t"jones Ireen Wostess Aten Hannan Mary Lines Tasuse Grace Nore’ Weiss Sten Mabel” Jones George’ Call Irma Wit ‘On Florence Coakley M Ne Womaley Soc Bride Club Mount St. Mary Hospital Neil Treasant Range Wires Wilbur Bethel Logan Council White House Martha George Washington Washington Monument Mount Vernon Leonard Funeral Home Gore Evangelical United Brethren Earl Miller Clyde Hinton Gore Cemetery First National Bank Bldg J. H. Wilson Athens Messe Athen Chevrolet NYE Chevrolet CO Nelson Orpheum Charst Miss Mack's Dairy Freeze Canal Street Mack's Bennett's Dairy Products
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