Woman runs secretarial service from home basement
Esther M. Matney of Silver Spring Maryland started M M Secretarial Service in her basement. She and other mothers handle dictations from doctors lawyers and others whose tapes are typed by at home workers. Her husband assists with tape pickup distribution and return, letting her stay with her children while building a business she loves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alicia Hartnea
Esther M. Mathey
Washington
NEA
Esther M. Matney
Silver Springs
Matney
Mrs. Matney
Calendar of Society Meetings Across Athens Area
Social and church groups in Athens and surrounding towns report meetings and activities. From Presbyterian Women and Plains Methodist to Masonic and Rebekah lodges, plans include auctions, dressings for cancer patients, educational programs, and charter member honors with public invitations.
Need for Tenderness Behind Child's Sudden Malevolence
After six weeks of watching his mother care for a new baby sister a 4 year old boy named Jack began to exhibit malevolent behavior in the household. Authorities note the change followed the arrival of the infant and call for further observation of family dynamics to prevent escalation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Henry Stack Sullivan
Adds Luster To Windows Glassware In Spring Cleaning
In the offing spring housecleaning, a genuine chamois tops the list for windows and mirrors. Dip in soapy water wring dry wipe to remove haze and water, leaving no lint or scratches. Chamois, made from oil-tanned sheepskin, polishes glassware tiles and wood surfaces with a high gloss while being gentler on hands.
Corduroy Finishes Get Nylon Lustre and Hopeful Wrinkle Resistance
The article touts a nylon finish for corduroy promising added luster softness and improved washability with greater wrinkle resistance and mildew and stain resistance. It also discusses a psychology note on a boy named Jack whose desperate bid for admiration turns into malevolent behavior, emphasizing tender responses from caregivers.
Rotarians Hear Talk On Farming in Europe
Robert E. Minshall spoke to Logan Rotary Club about European farming practices and international plowing matches. He noted matches since 1953, upcoming sites in Germany Ireland France and Holland, and described the Golden Plow Trophy and Zuider Zee land reclamation projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Columbus
Europe
Logan Rotary Club
Robert E. Minshall
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Shillingford
England
Peebles
Minshall
Germany
Ireland
France
Holland
United States
Zuider Zee
Polderland
Netherlands
Barton S. Hall
Paul McClellan
Lancaster
Maxine
Thieves Loot Logan-A Filling Station Twice
burglars entered the Logan A filling station near Haydenville by removing door hinges. They loaded groceries meats and merchandise into a cart and wheelbarrow and fled. Deputy Wilkes and W J Seel tracked wheelbarrow tracks to the old Hocking Canal where the stolen box was recovered. Sheriff Waldron and deputies continued the burglary investigation through Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Haydenville
W. J. Seel
Dennis Wilkes
Seel
Hocking Canal
A. J. Waldron
New Auto Sales Drop Last Month in Logan County
February reports from Miss Thelma Keyes show 34 certificates of title for new automobiles in Hocking County, 21 fewer than January. Total titles 351, receipts $574.40 with county share $420.45 and state remittance $153.95. 224 mortgages filed and 228 cancellations recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Hocking County
Thelma Keyes
Perry County Land Transfers Report
Mila A Sterrett and others transfer 73 acres in Clayton Township to Lewis V. King. P. C. and Dottie Folk sell 70 acres in Clayton Township to Rus Sell Presgraves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry County
Mila A Sterrett Et al
Lewis V. King
Clayton
P. C
Dottie Folk
Russell Presgraves
Entering Chicken Contest Can Be Fun and Profitable
A farmer shares his experience with the Chicken of Tomorrow Contest from starting with 100 broilers to district and state levels. He describes weighing, selecting top birds, judging, and prizes including a wrist watch for third place and auction selling at a dollar a pound. He encourages youths to participate for knowledge and earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Ohio
Spring House Cleaning Practices Endure In Modern Homes
Modern appliances reduce yearly chores yet many homemakers still tackle major furniture repairs. The piece outlines repair steps for common damage including white varnish spots, turpentine removal on white spots, dent restoration with warm water and brown paper, and deep scratches filled with stain and white shellac.
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E Long Handbook of
Bridge finesse secures contract with club lead
South tests the club finesse against West who has 12 points. If East ducks, the jack wins later. if East covers, the king wins and South finesses against West's ten, bringing the contract home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
West
East
Bridge bidding puzzle with clubs overcall and overbid
Question presents a bridge bidding scenario with West North East South sequence. South holds AKSETE HKG74 and faces 2 Pass. The proposed bid is five clubs as a slight overbid to deter opponents. Then a variant shows VEES GAKE7T6 HKE74 asking for the best call now.
Dum hand problem seeks final trick to make contract
The four spade contract begins with West winning a diamond lead with king and continuing the suit. After a heart return, South wins with ace and king of trumps and fatally drops West's queen, leaving one last step to complete the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Coleman
West
East
South
Pineapple crochet butterfly chair back pattern
Crochet pattern number 750 offers a pineapple design butterfly for chair back and arms. Instructions specify 13 by 18 inch back and 7 by 12 inch arms in No 30 cotton. Grand bazaar item from The Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept. Send 35 cents, add 5 cents for first class, to New York address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger
Needlecraft Dept
P.O
Old Chelsea Station
BWC Official to Address Auditors at Southeastern Ohio Lunch
Walter E. Taylor chief deputy administrator of the Bureau of Workmen's Compensation Actuarial Department will address Southeastern Ohio County Auditor's Association at Bloser's Restaurant Wednesday. The veteran actuary will discuss public rates and factors affecting rates plus practical ways to control workers compensation costs. Auditors from 22 southeastern Ohio counties will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Walter E. Taylor
Actuarial Department
The
Bureau of Workmen’s Compensation
Southeastern Ohio County Auditor’s Association
Blosser’s
Taylor
Ohio
Kate Francis Services Set in Lancaster
Mrs Kate M Francis 88 of Lancaster died Saturday in Doctors Hospital Columbus She taught in Hocking County schools wife of George Francis a daughter Mrs Gertrude Kessler of Lancaster a brother Charles Kreider Enterprise three grandchildren seven great grandchildren Funeral services 2 pm at Sheridan Funeral Home with burial Forest Rose Cemetery Lancaster
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Lancaster
Kate M. Francis
Doctor’s Hospital
Columbus
Hocking County
George Francis
Gertrude Kessler
Charles Kreider
Enterprise
Sheridan Funeral Home
Forest Rose Cemetery
Non-Support Case Continued for 30 Days
Ralph H. Nixon of New Straitsville Route 1 faced a capias for alleged failure to support minor children. Judge Harley Meyer continued the case for 30 days after Nixon, arrested Sunday on the capias, was released from custody following a guilty plea that yielded a suspended sentence.
Jury Draw for April Term Ordered by Common Pleas Court
Judge Harley Meyer orders the drawing of 50 jurors for the April term. The first 15 names form the grand jury and the remaining 35 serve on the petit jury. Drawing set for March 22 by Dan Langley and Forest O Wolfe as commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Logan
Harley Meyer
Dan Langley
Murray City
Forest O. Wolfe
Laurelville
Printed Pattern 4766 Jiffy-cut Frock for Daughter
We present Printed Pattern 4766 for a simple frock for children in sizes 2, 4, 6, and 8. The pattern features a scoop neck and contrasting binding bow, with printed directions. Send 35 cents plus 5 cents per extra pattern, to Anne Adams at The Athens Messenger Pattern Dept in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Athens Messenger
Pattern Dept
West 17Th St
New York
N.Y
Logan Social Notes Leaders Train At Courthouse Meeting
Leaders from each home demonstration club attended a training session in the courthouse auditorium with the theme Understanding Ourselves and our Children. Discussion covered inherited and acquired characteristics and behavior patterns from infancy to age 20, with plans to discuss at March meetings.
Fourth Benton Willing Workers 4 H Club meeting report
The Benton Willing Workers 4 H Club held its fourth meeting on Thursday with Patricia Akers presiding. Judy Under led the pledge and Jane Garrett read Luke scripture before members sang God Will Take Care of You. Roll call was answered by remaining members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy
Shirley
Benton Willing Workers 4-H Club
Patricia Akers
Luke
Jane Garrett
God
Hocking Valley Hospital Notes List of Patients
Mrs. Alice Koppe of Logan seeks medical notes listing James Lemon of Logan Route 3 Mrs Dale Hedges Logan Route 1 and son Ralph Goss of Newark Mrs George Spackey Logan Route 2 Robert Myers of Mansfield Mrs Franklin N. Baker Logan Pearl Dupler Lancaster Route Jimmie Thomas Circleville Route 4 Thomas Davidson Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Hedges
Logan
Ralph Goss
Newark
George Spackey
Robert Myers
Mansfield
Franklin N. Baker
Pearl Dupler
Lancaster
John Ayers Elected Election Board Head
John Ayers of Murray City was elected chairman of the Hocking County Board of Elections succeeding Carl Brandt. The board reappointed Dean Collison as clerk Roy Anthony as deputy clerk and Gladys Blosser Gerken as assistant clerk all party aligned. Ayers chairs the county Democrat central committee while Dollison leads the Republican central and executive committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LOGAN
John Ayers
Murray City
Hocking County
Albany Social News Highlights Weekend Visits and Anniversary
Mrs J E Thomas spent weekend with son Harley Thomas and family in Portsmouth. Mrs E M Baughman attended a White Shrine meeting in Nelsonville. Mr and Mrs Joe Cooper and Gary visited Akron with Mr and Mrs J B Pflouitz. Webber Wood and Harrisonville visited the Gilkkeys. Edward and Mrs Pugh celebrated their 23rd wedding anniversary with family and friends including Scottie Vivian Coats and Larry. Maxine Spangler of Albany High School earned the DAR medal of good citizenship. Lawrence West and family of Tipp City visited his parents W L West and relatives in Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
J. E. Thomas
Harley Thomas
Portsmouth
E. M. Baughman
Nelsonville
Joe Cooper
Gary
Akron
J. B. Pfouitz
Webber Wood
Harrisonville
Jesse Gilkey
Frank Pugh
Tracy Whaley
Harry van Vranken
Scottie
Pomeroy
Vivian Coats
Athens
Edward Pugh
Larry
Maxine Spangler
Albany High School
DAR
Lawrence West
Tipp City
Mr. West
W. L. West
Local Weekend Visits Across Sandusky and Surrounding Areas
Mr and Mrs James Skivers of Sandusky spent the weekend with the Sparks. Mrs Ralph Hess and children were weekend guests of the Mathenys. Mrs S M Hardgrove visited sister Naomi Meese of Hamden. Newton Filley and daughter Carol of Gahanna were Sunday guests of Homer Carter. Mrs Henry Sparks returned from Hocking Valley Hospital after treatment. Albert Sparks visited aunt Miss Sylvia McMaster of Middleport and aided birthday celebration. McMaster recently suffered a fractured arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haydenville
James Skivers
Sandusky
Albert Sparks
Ralph Hess
C. S. Matheny
S. M. Hardgrove
Naomi Meese
Hamden
Newton Filley
Carol
Gahanna
Homer Carter
Henry Sparks
Hocking Valley Hospital
Sylvia McMaster
Middleport
Miss McMaster
Junior Tourist Book Club Meets With Dessert at Brandt
The Junior Tourist Book Club gathers Tuesday night March 4 starting with a dessert course at Brandt's Restaurant at 7 45 hosted by Mrs Wilbur Lanning Jr The program continues at the Lanning home with Mrs Paul Stiverson giving the book review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandt
Wilbur Lanning, Jr
Lanning
Paul Stiverson
Logan attorney Neal Dillon to speak at Duo Matres League
Neal Dillon a Logan attorney will be guest speaker at the Tuesday night meeting of the Duo Matres League of the Ohio C C L A 6:30 p m dinner at Brandts Restaurant precedes the program at the home of Mr and Mrs Martin Sharrett South Logan Hus bands night will be observed at the dinner meeting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Dillon
Logan
Duo Matres League of the Ohio C.C.L
Brandt
Martin Sharrett
South Logan
Office rooms for rent at 180-154 N Lancaster St
Three listings allocate office spaces with sizes from 700 to 750 square feet plus eight rooms. All utilities are furnished. Contact phone 31461. hours between 4 and 5.
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Lst
Lancaster St
Athens County Probate Notices Sale of Rosa Millimier Estate Real Property
John F. Newcomb as administrator seeks court authority to sell specific Bern Township Athens County real estate to pay debts of Rosa Millimier estate. The petition names unknown heirs and next of kin and lists three described tracts with various exceptions and rights of way. Respondents must answer by April 1958 or risk grant of prayer for sale.
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Athens County
Ohio
Frank Perkins
Kistler
West Virginia
Rosa Millimier
Willliam Perkins
Emma Standiford
Ella Hammond
Perkins Clark
John F. Newcomb
Athens
Bern
Deirst
Bern Township
O.C.P
Mount Hermon Grave Yard
David R. Dillie
Dillie
Mount Hermon
State Road
T. W. Harris
Idds Hanson
Abraham Millimier
Rosa
Trustees of
The
United Brethren Church
A. D. McCune
Fred Lewis
Amos White
Sec
State High No
Frank Harris
Town
Range
F. W. Harris
Elizah Hansen
Levi Thompson
Hird
Rosa Miellemier
John. Newcomb
Cline Bldg
O . Golw
Also Mentioned on This Page
Athens Presbyterian Women’s Ass'n
Charles Gilkey
Morris Ave
Plains Methodist Church
Eugene Lessler
Martin McKibben
Minear
CES
Masonic Hall
Guysville
Nannie Allom
New Marshfield
Church of Christ
New Marshfield Methodist Church
Francis Clark
Pocahontas
Athens Jr. High
PTA
Paul Murphy
C. G. Williams Grange
Alpha Gamma Delta
Lou Mundew
S. May Ave
Women of the Summit Grange
Summit Grange
Grange Hall
Association For Childhood Education
Athens Co
American Red Cross Board of Directors
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Muriel Lawrence
Kramer
C&soe Public Relations Office
By Odessa Gillogly
Hocking Livestock Leaders
Ry Oswald Jacoby
North Pass
Pening
Ceeml
By Sauna Weddoe
BWC
Kate Francis
Home Demonstration Council
Agricultural Extension Service
Ethel Bower
Home Economics Extension
Rowe Johnston
John Myers, Jr
Heskell Hammond
Porter Heigle
Albert Dean
Leonard Lehman
Lonnie Stoughton
James Couch
James West
Ervin Couch
R. W. Paxton
Fred Bone
Russell Carpenter
Earl DeLong
Paul Sears
William Bierly
Wayne Snyder
Wayne Timberlake
Ernest Price
Alice Koppe
James Lemon
Logan Route 3
Jimmie Thomas
Circleville
Route
Thomas Davidson
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