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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1955

Page

14

Fire Truck and Grader Bids Opened by City

Logan bids on a used Galion grader at 1440 after $160 old- grader allowance and a 50 snow plow. five bidders for the fire truck and three for the grader. Fire truck contract awaits bond funding of 20000 authorized last November while bidders include Harry Sutphen and Associates 17467 and Maxim Truck 17000.

Logan City Hall Major Equipment Co Cambridge Ohio Machinery Co Columbus Price Harry

East Hocking Board Sets 7 30 P M Meeting

Logan regular meeting of the East Hocking Board of Education will be held at 7 30 p m Tuesday March 8 in Green Elementary School near Haydenville. The session shifts from March 9 and follows the policy to rotate meetings among district schools for the remainder of the term.

Logan East Hocking Board of Education Green Haydenville East Hocking Board

Community Social Roundup At Sayre Family Home

Mr and Mrs Cecil Antle hosted visitors and many relatives in a warm gathering at the Sayre home. Attendees included Ardeth Boudinot, Bertha Howard, Velma Werner, Ardith Sayre, and Wilbur Everets, with prizes awarded to Mrs Mabel Sanders, Mrs Clara Theisen, and Mrs Bessie Sanders.

Concord Cecil Antle Rage Harland Linscott Hooper Orvil Boudinot Gertrude Brown Ray Keppler Stockport Ardeth Boudinot John Werner Columbus Victor Sayre Jack Antle Elsie Antle Howard Simpson Millfield Berlyn Lee Marilyn Kaye Phillips Larry Garry Everetts Wilbur Everetts Jim Tom Velma Werner Donna Sue Hugh Willard Skinner Orvi Bonnie Athens Frank Werner Gall Rodger June Sayre Orland Sayre James Parish Maynard Sayre Bertha Howard Mabel Sanders Clara Theisen Bessie Sanders Wyliy Phillip Berlyn and Marilyn Chesterhill Hazel Boudinot Ardith Marie Sayre Alyce Sayre

Buck Run social notes list local visitors and visits

Miss Eliza Kline hosted guests including Ralph and Mary West and others. Dave Woltz and family traveled to Logan, joined by Ellen Mathias and Clifford Kline. Several dinners and fishing trips occurred with families Woltz and West visiting relatives in Parkersburg area.

Buck Run Eliza Kline Ralph Goss Ellen Mathias Edward Mathias Effie Woltz Clifford Kline Mary West Aes Reed Paul and Johnnie Jest Dave Woltz Logan Bobbie Stuart J. G. Woltz Wiley Rhodes Bobbie

Logan Pastor to Lead Lutheran Mission in Texas

The Rev. Paul N. Varner of Logan American Lutheran Parish travels to Texas for a Spiritual Life Mission hosted by National Lutheran Council congregations in the Houston area. He will lead services at Trinity Lutheran Church El Campo and speak at informal services, with radio broadcasts and daily evangelism sessions. Final Houston meeting March 11 precedes his return to Logan.

Logan Paul N. Varner Logan American Lutheran Columbus Texas National Lutheran Council Houston Trinity Lutheran Church el Campo Warner Southeastern Ohio American Lutheran Church St. Paul Lancaster Quentin Battiste Somerset Parish Logan Parish

Publisher's Motion To Halt FCC Probe Studied

Government lawyers study Edward Lamb bid to end the five month FCC probe into his background. In late Tuesday motions, Lamb's lawyers argued the FCC hearing proved nothing and continuing would waste time energy and money.

Washington Edward Lamb Federal Communications Commission Toledo FCC

Simpsons Celebrate 45th Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Simpson celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary at home. They are parents of Avanelle Wallace Oliveville Kentucky Earl Simpson Shawnee Emma Willson Shawnee Route 1 Willard Simpson Columbus Harold Simpson River Rouge Michigan Wayne Simpson Betty Roberts Elyria and Kenneth Simpson Fort Sill Oklahoma. They have 20 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Shawnee Lawrence Simpson Avanelle Wallace Oliveville Earl Simpson Emma Willson Willard Simpson Columbus Harold Simpson River Rouge Mich Wayne Simpson Betty Roberts Elyria Kenneth Simpson Fort Sill Oklo

Girl Scouts Plan Annual Cookie Sale This Saturday

Girl Scouts will hold their annual cookie sale on Saturday, March 5. Troop members should pick up cookies at the Girl Scout rooms at 9 30 a.m. Proceeds support the Girl Scout camp. Uncontacted persons may stop by the rooms for additional cookies.

Girl Scouts

Local Family News From Haydenville Area

Haydenville and Fort Knox servicemen on leave visited relatives in Ohio and Maryland over the weekend. The Carter and Lehman families announce the birth of Virginia Lee Carter with Homer Carter and Roy Morris as grandparents.

William Lehman Fort Knox, Ky the Plains Pfc Lewis Smith Alameda Calif Arthur Horn John Williams Green Dale Etta Harper Columbus Edith Hardgrove Harold Rolland London Ohio Blanche Yates Okey Smith

Willville Weavers Meet Millville Weavers

Logan social notes record the February gathering of the Willville Weavers at Mrs. William Hahn Sr. home with Hocking County agent Ethil Bower assisting to plan the coming year. Attendees include numerous local members and guest Clara Mathews with next meetings set at Mrs. Mary Bailey and Mrs. Ralph Moore head Jr. homes.

Millville Weavers Rockbridge William Hahn Sr Ethil Bower Hocking County Guy Ash Guy Drenning Gladys Stewart Orville Walker Blanche Walker Tom Nihiser Harry Mathias Stacy Beougher Mary Bailey Roy Rider

Mary Martha Circle Meets at Church in Weekly Session

The Mary Martha Circle of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met Tuesday evening. Mrs. A. N. Grueser led the program with Mrs. George Davis and Mrs. Roxie Cupp joining. Mrs. S. T. Lyke led the business meeting and prayer. Refreshments were served to 21 members by Mrs. Lyke and Mrs. Ralph Walker.

Mary Martha Circle Evangelical United Brethren Church A. N. Grueser George Davis Roxie Cupp Grueser S. T. Lyke Lyke Ralph Walker

Miriam Circle meets at Methodist Church for program

Miriam Circle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service met Tuesday evening at the church with Mrs. Wilbur Lanning Sr. leading the program. Others participating included Mrs. Arthur Green Mrs. Neal Shaw and Miss Hazel Armstrong. Hostess group included Mrs. Lanning Mrs. Gladys Clutton Mrs. Ralph Adcock and Mrs. Green. Attending members listed include Miss Edith Blosser Mrs. Fred Murray Mrs. S. C. Bright Mrs. Herman Studer Mrs. O. R. Smith Miss Ruth Armstrong Miss Hazel Armstrong Mrs. R. B. Hansel Mrs. Shaw and Mrs. Russell Berlin.

Miriam Circle Woman's Society of Christian Service The Methodist Church Wilbur Lanning Sr Arthur Green Neal Shaw Hazel Armstrong Lanning Gladys Clutton Ralph Adcock Green Edith Blosser Fred Murray S. C. Bright Herman Studer O. R. Smith Ruth Armstrong R. B. Hansel Shaw Russell Berlin

Due Matres League Plans Auction at Next Meeting

The Due Matres League met Tuesday evening at 275 E Second St with Mrs. Robert Winn hosting. Mrs. Harold Heinlein led the business session and plans for an auction at the next meeting were made. Attendants included Mrs. Winn and other members such as Mrs. Walter Huffman Jr and Mrs. Jerry Hutchison.

Due Matres League Franklin Baker E. Second St Robert Winn Harold Heinlein Winn Craig Kinney Walter Huffman Jr Jerry Hutchison Ralph More

Junior Tourist Book Club Meets at Mrs. Farmer Home

The group gathered Tuesday at 835 E. Front St to conduct a business meeting led by Mrs. Frederick W. Blume. A Red Cross donation was made and members pledged support to the Ground Observer Corps program while Mrs. Eugene Brown reviewed All My Darlings by Thomas Byrnes.

Richard J. Farmer E. Front St Frederick W. Blume Red Cross

Optometry Forum Highlights School Vision Issues

Dr. Frederick W. Blume of 43 Parkview returned from a three day forum on vision problems in schools held in Cleveland from February 26 to 28. The event was sponsored by the American Optometric Association.

Frederick W. Blume Parkview Cleveland The American Optometric Association

Loyal Workers Class meets at EUB Church in February

The Loyal Workers Class of the EUB Church met at Blanch Bonar's home for February activities. Members and guests, including Clara Cooper and Mary Brown, shared lunch and social visits with Rev. and Mrs. Cavey.

4-H Advisory Council Plans Fund Raising in Logan

Hocking County 4-H Advisory Council discussed fundraising to cover travel expenses for a new 4-H assistant. A pancake and sausage supper is set for March 31 at Logan Clay Products Co recreation hall, 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets will be sold later. Reference to budget cuts and the Wi-Du-Rite Girls 4-H Club as 1954 honor club with Grace Harsh as advisor.

LOGAN Hocking 4-H Aide Hocking County Grace Harsh

Births at Hocking Valley Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hart of Logan Route 2 welcomed a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. John E. Harris of McArthur reported a son. Also listed are admissions: Mrs. Helen Jordan of Logan and Mrs. Lance Wrightsel of McArthur among others.

Carl Hart Logan John E. Harris McArthur Helen Jordan Lance Wrightsel Elmer Nihiser Paul Thomas

West Hocking District Board OKs Buy of Band Instruments

The West Hocking District Board of Education authorized the purchase of band instruments at about 2300 dollars at its March meeting. Dick Trimble House of Music in Lancaster submitted the successful bid. The board discussed, but took no action, on purchasing additional land at Laurelville and Gibisonville for future school expansion.

Logan West Hocking

Norwegian radio strike settled with annual raise

A six day walkout by 72 program secretaries announcers and newsmen at the government owned Norwegian radio network ended Tuesday. The settlement provides an average yearly raise of 84 dollars. Two officials operated the network with recorded programs during the stoppage.

Oslo Norway

Tredyffrin Supervisors Ban Barking Dogs and Hens

The Paoli area board approves an ordinance prohibiting noisy farm animals and barking dogs. The measure targets disturbances from dogs and chickens in the township, aiming to curb noise complaints.

Paoli Board of Supervisors Tredyffrin Township

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