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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1955

Page

3

Logan 4-H advisers honored for long service in 1954 program

Three Hocking County 4-H advisers with a total of 35 years of service will be honored March 25 during Farm and Home Week at Ohio State University. Arlie Brimmer Noel Burcham and Leonard Lehman will receive certificates and pins reflecting years served. The event notes 1080 hours spent on meetings plus extensive county activities for 28 girls clubs 14 boys clubs and three mixed clubs in 1954.

Logan Hocking County Ohio State University Arlie Brimmer Noel Burcham Leonard Lehman Ethel Bower Juanita Culbertson Gibisonville Chicks Wilson Waters Goodhope Girls Grace Ledford Sherman Poling Happy Valley Girls Paul Aurand Catherine Nihiser Lake Logan Lassies

Hocking County Home Inventory Presented to Commissioners

A detailed inventory of furnishings equipment and supplies at the Hocking County home was presented to the county commissioners by superintendent Carl Swackhammer. The meeting directed monthly reports on farm production and sales and soil testing, plus farm crop rotation and repairs.

Logan church services and schedules listed in local notices

Church news from Logan lists multiple congregations with service times, classes, choirs, and events. Included are First Methodist with pastor Benton, Trinity Lutheran led by Holtzen, Church of the Nazarene led by Klingler, St. Matthew and St. John Lutheran details, EFUB First, Berea Presbyterian, United Brethren notes, Salt Creek Valley Pilgrim Holiness, Church of God groups, Gore EUB Charge, and Liberty Hill Methodist with respective worships, Sunday schools, youth programs, lent services, choirs, and meetings.

St. John Lutheran Paul N. Warner Fred Peters Capital University Theological Seminary EFUB A. N. Grueser Youth Fellowship Jehovah's Witnesses Watchtower Jehovah Earl F. Schottke Harrington Westminster Fellowship Berea Presbyterian Union Furnace United Brethren In I. N. Burnworth Salt Creek Valley South Haydenville

Mrs. Alice Moore Rites Held for Former Pomeroy Resident

Mrs. Alice Moore 89 longtime Pomeroy native died Thursday at Mt Carmel Hospital Columbus. She leaves son Downie of Columbus two daughters Agnes M. Moore of Columbus and Marguerite Moore of Charleston W V two granddaughters and a great granddaughter. She belonged to First Presbyterian Church Columbus. Funeral 10 a m Saturday Schoedinger Columbus with 2 30 p m Ewing burial Beech Grove Cemetery beside husband Harry L. Moore.

Pomeroy Alice Moore Mt. Carmel Umbus Illiam Downie Moore Downie Columbus Agnes M. Moore Marguerite Moore Charleston W. Va First Presbyterian Church Schoedinger Funeral Home Ewing Funeral Home Beech Grove Harry L. Moore

Hocking County Land Transfers Summary

Ruth Allbery Marge Evans and Gordon Evans sell Lots 48 49 Bell and Scholl Addition Hollis to Chauncey Huston and Mary Huston. White sells part lots 200 201 Fallsmnship to Robert Betz and Pearl Betz. Wasems sell 11 acres Marion Township to Griffith Costlow and Marilyn Costlow. Hattie Kitchen Jesse Kitchen Gayle Weaver Claude Weaver sell two tracts totaling 170 acres Benton and Laurel Townships to Maud Rheinscheld and Baker Rheinscheld. Bell and Carl I Bell sell Lot 589 to Frederick F Weis and Thelma G Weis. Lillie May Schaal Clovis F Schaal sell two acres Ward Township to William L Sheren. Claude Carrel sells 115 acres Perry. Martha Clark Chambers Charlies W Chambers sell 24 acres Starr Township to Fred A Murray and Mabel B Murray. Harry M Brown Pearl Brown sell Lot 896 Fairfield Homes Inc to James McClain and Meri Lource Lain Lot 154 Bell and Scholl Addition Logan. Orval Hampshire Effie Hampshire sell Part Lot 14 South Bloomington Benton Township to Weaver and Gayle Weaver. Eva J Kennard sells two tracts 116 acres Starr Township to Edith Derenberger. James Oren Bush sells three tracts 45 acres Benton Township to James A Colburn.

Ruth Allbery Marge Evans Gordon Evans Chauncey Huston Mary Huston Bell and Scholl Logan Hollis White Robert Betz Pearl Betz Benton Laurel Rosa Goss Bell Carl I Bell Frederick F. Weis Thelma G. Weis City Ol An Lillie May Schaal Clovis F. Schaal William L. Sheren Ward Claude Carre Ruth Carrel Perry Martha Clark Chambers Charlies W. Chambers Fred A. Murray Mabel B. Murray Starr Town Harry M. Brown Pearl Brown Viola B. Frasure The Fairfield Homes Inc James McClain Meri LourceLain Orval Hampshire Effie Hampshire Tde Weaver Gayle Weaver Bloomington Benton Township Eva J. Kennard Edith Derenberger Starr Township James Oren Bush James A. Colburn

Birthday tribute for Anna Harbarger at Columbus gathering

Mrs. Anna Harbarger celebrated her 77th birthday with a family gathering on Sunday February 7 in Columbus. The table featured orchids and carnations with glowing tapers and guests included C L Deyo Arthur Lear Stephen James Harbarger Jimmy Louise Pearce Nelsonville Walter Phillip Austin Belford Dennis Eutler and others.

Anna Harbarger C. .L. Deyo Arthur Lear Stephen James Harbarger Jimmy Columbus Louise Pearce Nelsonville Walter Harbarger Phillip Austin Harbarger Joe Judy Belford Harbarger Dennis Eutler William Harbarger Harbarger

Pinochle Club Meets at Mrs Wiant Home

Pinochle Club members gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs Homer Wiant home with Mrs Morris Hummel recording the low score and Mrs Marion Strawn the high. Refreshments were served to eight members including Mrs Libby Patton Mrs Joe Hartman Mrs Strawn Mrs Hummel Mrs Charlies Eaton Jr Mrs George Spackey and Mrs Wiant. The next meeting will be at Mrs George Spackey home.

Homer Wiant Morris Hummel Marion Strawn Libby Patton Joe Hartman Strawn Hummel Charlies Eaton, Jr George Spackey Wiant

Co-Educational Sunday School Class Meets at Church

The Evangelical United Brethren Church co-ed Sunday School group led by Rev. A N Grueser met Monday evening to discuss spiritual life insurance. Prayers closed the session with Rev. Greuser and class members. Harry V Mock led the business meeting.

Esther Circle Met For Bible Study And Social Evening

Esther Circle of the Methodist Church gathered at the church Tuesday evening led by Mrs John Lee in memory of Mrs Roy Bowers. The group sang Nearer My God to Thee with Mrs Hugh Meldrim on piano. Devotional led by Mrs Fred Eastman followed by scripture from Matthew 25 and lesson by Mrs Lloyd Heinlein on The Master Call Eth for Thee. Business notes included sales tax redemption receipts. supply secretary announced completion and shipment of projects. Mrs Lee commended Mrs Wilbur Lanning for Monday classes on Under Three Flags. Mrs Charles Notestone presented three thought provoking articles. Dessert was served by the hostess committee including Mrs Richard Jones Mrs John Lee Mrs Earl Brown and Mrs Anna Burberry. A cooking school class at Ohio Power sponsored by the Business and Professional Women’s Club Chit Chat Club members were invited to Mrs Leslie Duffey’s home for social time. Attendees included Mrs Walter Derr Mrs Addison Frey Mrs C M Guess Mrs Ted Kennedy Mrs Web Poling Mrs William Farley and Mrs Duffey. Next meeting will be at Mrs Farley’s home.

First Methodist Stanley Z. Benton Ministerial Association Teachers of Bible School Martha Circle Trinity Lutheran Paul D. Holtzen Walther NYPS St. Matthew Lutheran Paul N. Warner Fred Peters Capital University Theological Seminary Evangelical United Brethren Church A. N. Grueser Greuser Harry V. Mock Calvin Smith John Guess Charlies Smith Bill Mock Hocking Floyd Pierson Ted Kennedy Paul Mock William Mock Beth Myrna Stoltz Charles Smith Walter Derr Myron Stoltz John Brown Kenneth Welte Harry Voe Esther Circle Methodist Church John Lee Roy Bowers God Hugh Meldrim Fred Eastman Lloyd Heinlein Lee Wilbur Lanning Charles Notestone Richard Jones Earl Brown Anna Burberry Ohio Power Business and Professional Women's Club Chit Chat Club Leslie Duffey Addison Frey C. M. Guess Web Poling William Farley Duffey Farley

Log an Logan May Wedding Engages Paula McWilliams and Robert Chapman

May 5 wedding planned at St Johns Church Logan announces the engagement of Paula McWilliams daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman McWilliams Logan to Robert E Chapman son of Mr Charles P Chapman Sr and the late Mrs Chapman of Jackson. Paula is a Logan High School graduate and with Economy Savings Loan. Robert attended Notre Dame and Ohio University and is manager and part owner of Herman Chapman Tire Retreading in Jackson.

Logan Herman McWilliams Paula Robert E. Chapman Charles P. Chapman Chapman Jackson McWilliams Logan High School Economy Savings & Loan Company Plan Notre Dame University Ohio University Sigma Theta Gamma Ager Herman Chapman Tire St. John’s Church

Father Granted Divorce in Meigs County Court

Judge Cedric W. Clark grants Ted L. Swartz a divorce from Betty A. Swartz in Meigs County Common Pleas Court charging gross neglect of duty. Betty Swartz awarded custody of one minor child.

Pomeroy Ted L. Swartz Betty A. Swartz Cedric W. Clark Meigs County Common Pleas Court

Driver Loses Control Crashes Into House

In Hocking County, a vehicle driven by Charles Williams left Route 328 near Union Furnace and crashed into a home porch and garage, causing extensive damage. Williams, 63, of Gahanna Route 1, was ordered to appear before Logan Mayor on a charge of unsafe operation. A second crash on Route 33 near Logan involved Barbara Wychoff, 19, as she passed Ronald Wychoff’s auto, both cars veered, hitting a guard rail with moderate damage.

Hocking County Athens Post State Highway Patrol Charles Williams Gahanna Union Furnace Lester Wolfe New Plymouth Williams Logan Joseph Phillips Barbara Jean Wychoff Ronald Wychoff Columbus

Suit Settled Before Jury Seated in Common Pleas Court

A damage suit filed by C. C. Chute dba Chute Sales and Service against Donald F. Weis was settled before jury seating. The case was dismissed without record on plaintiff’s application and the attachment bond discharged.

Logan Common Pleas Court C. C. Chute Chute Sales and Service Donald F. Weis

Estate Filed In Court In Logan Ohio Probate

Inventory and appraisement of the estate of the late Miss Minette McCray of Logan filed in Hocking County Probate Court. Assets valued at $14 313.61 by Bruce E. Fickel Earl C. Harsh and C F Ackers. M S Pond Jr executor. Will of Marion Milliser of Laurelville admitted to probate. After specific bequests, executor to sell all personal property and furnishings and distribute proceeds to Green Summit Cemetery Association Adelphi Rozella Hixenburg and Mary Dickson North as residuary legatees equally.

Logan

Hood Rites Held for Mrs Bertha J Hood in Gore

Logan. Services for Mrs Bertha Jane Hood 78 who died Monday at her Gore home were held at 2 pm in Gore Evangelical United Brethren Church. Revs Earl Miller Clyde P Hinton and Eugene Sellers officiated with music by Katherine Terrell rank Emrick James Starr and Orland Mohler. Pallbearers were Wilbur Stewart Ray Saulers Flave Proctor Frank Summers Frank Emrick James Starr. Burial followed in Gore Cemetery by Leonard Funeral Service.

Logan Bertha Jane Hood Gore Earl Miller Clyde P. Hinton Eugene Sellers Katherine Terrell Rank Emrick James Starr Orland Mohler Wilbur Stewart Ray Saulers Flave Proctor Frank Summers Frank Emrick Gore Cemetery Leonard Funeral Service

Two Given Scholarships To OSU

Logan High School vocational agriculture students Robert Rainier and Darwin McLin earned four year OSU scholarships. Both seniors, they placed third and fourth in the Southeast ern district tests in January. Rainier scored 117 and McLin 113.

LOGAN Ohio State University Robert Rainier Harlan Rainier Bremen Darwin McLin Paul McLin LHS Future Farmers of America Rainier McLin OSU College of Agriculture

Hocking Hospital Notes Birth At New Plymouth Route 1

Birth announces a daughter to Mr and Mrs Wilbur Johnson on New Plymouth Route 1. Dismissals include Mrs Marvin Eveland of South Bloomingville to St Francis Hospital Columbus Mrs Ernest Simon of Columbus Harold Pullum of South Bloomingville and Mrs Henry Kunkler and daughter of Junction City Route 1.

Hocking Hospital Wilbur Johnson New Plymouth Marvin Eveland South Bloomingville St. Francis Hospital Columbus Ernest Simon Harold Pullum Henry Kunkler Junction City

Also Mentioned on This Page

Carl Poling Herbert Ackison Laurel Run Starettes Rt Bowers James Frey Laurel Stitcners Harold Klinger Lucky Clovers Harold L. Smith Marion Stitchers Verna Rheinscheld William Rheinscheld Pleasant Workers Paul Thrush Lillian Howard Sewing Joe Brown South Logan Sps Ggleston Clay Raf- Hay Starr Homemakers Richard Bowers Stitch Jack Foster Sam Reynolds Eugene Dennis Harold Nihiser, Jr Variety Miss Harsh Don Ruff Bear Run Edith Bowlby Charlies Schrader Bowlby's Roughnecks O. W. Mohler Gore Cooperative Paul Thomas Hilltop Boys Hocking Livestock Woodrow Fetherofl Hoot-N-Holler James Taulbee Joe Nihiser Lake Logan Lads Laurel Run Harry Mack Ross Laurelville Boys Marion Farmers Harold Nihiser Jr. Midway Dennison LeMaster Scenic Wonderland Don Eggleston Starr Stars Paul Hahn Buckeye Boys Hocking Heads James Reedy Ohio Department of Public Welfare Church News of Lauren Church of God Carbon Hill Methodist Liberty Hill Herbert Harris EUB Circle Paula McWilliams America Por B.V.D. Combed Hanes OSU M. L
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