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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1963

Page

5

Ten Traffic Cases Heard By Judge Collins

Ten traffic cases were heard by Hocking County Judge Vaughn Collins on Saturday, stemming from a radar check at Enterprise School the previous day. Five drivers were cited for speeding in a 20 mph school zone, with fines ranging from 10 to 55 dollars plus costs.

Bremen Robert Lee White Logan Leonard L. Dickerson Nelsonville Lester L. Wicks Haydenville Robert S. Nice New Plymouth Enterprise School Larry F. Perkins Zanesville Homer L. Starner Lancaster Jeremiah T. Rose Laurelville Neil F. Shaw Kathryn Anderson Columbus

Cancer talk and film shown to Hocking unit meeting

Dr Richard C Jones and Mrs Arthur Wright represented the Hocking County unit of the American Cancer Society at a meeting for Hocking Valley Hospital women. A film on Breast Self-examination was shown and cancer symptoms were discussed. Co chairs plan a spring dance and a new member joined.

Earl O’brian James West Cochairmen Gene Campbell

FHA Buffet Held At McArthur High School

The annual FHA Parent-Daughter Valentine Buffet was held in the McArthur High School Auditorium. Organizers, speakers, and performers included program chair Brenda Daugherty and president Emma Lou Morrow with father Clarence Morrow delivering the welcome.

Kay Haburn Brenda Daugherty Marilyn Chesser Judy Bledsoe Emma Lou Morrow Joyce Tripp Marsha Barber Gerry Swaim Betty Bolin Southern Ohio Electric Co Chillicothe Neil Atkinson Wiley Carr Edith Newsome Alene Verron Ohio University Beulah Sellers

Dr Roberts Opens Dental Office in Newark

Dr Francis L Roberts announces the opening of a dental office at 1091 West Main Street Newark. He is a Logan High School graduate class of 1953 and a 1960 Ohio State University College of Dentistry alumnus who served two years as a U S Air Force captain before starting his practice.

Logan Francis L Roberts Francis R. Roberts W. Main St Newark Roberts Logan High School College of Dentistry Ohio State University U. S. Air Force

Hocking Valley Hospital Notes Update

Hocking Valley Hospital notes list patients including Mrs Mabel Sanderson Logan surgery Mrs JoAnn Morgan Logan medical Mrs Rosie Kay Logan Route 1 medical Mrs Esther Davis Logan Route 4 medical Mrs Goldie Nelson Logan medical Frank Watters Logan Route 1 medical Samuel Wright Gibisonville medical Dr Mose Cassill McArthur medical Mrs Waveline Woods Logan Mrs Lucille Blanton Logan William Beavers New Plymouth Route 1 Robert Walker New Straitsville Heskell L Wagoner Logan

Mabel Sanderson Logan JoAnn Morgan Rosie Kay Esther Davis Goldie Nelson Frank Watters Samuel Wright Gibisonville Mose Cassill McArthur Waveline Woods Lucille Blanton William Beavers New Plymouth Robert Walker New _ Straitsville Heskell L. Wagoner

Mrs Blosser Honored At Bride Shower

Logan Ohio sister event honors Mrs Sherman Blosser formerly Leah Brewer at Alpha Turner home. Red white decor featured a mock wedding and contests. prizewinners were Mrs Melvin Morris and Miss Kendra Helber.

Mrs. Blosser Logan Sherman Blosser Leah Brewer Alpha Turner Bonnie Melvin Morris Kendra Helber Dorothy Goss Celia Brewer

Mrs Webb Hosts Clubs at South Logan Home

Mrs. Lawrence Webb hosted two social club meetings at her South Logan residence. Thursday's Tuesday Sewing Club gathered for dessert and needlework with guests including Mrs. Clarence Blosser and others. Friday's Couture Cercle featured special guests Mrs. Pearl Wolfe and Mrs. Jake Woolley among present members.

Webb Couture Cercle Pearl Wolfe Jake Wooley Francis Myers Warren Johns C. C. Penrod Harold Cruise

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Francis Morris at Crows Steak House

Mrs. Francis Morris was feted on her birthday with a dinner at Crows Steak House hosted by her daughter and son-in-law Mr and Mrs. Robert Swift of Columbus. Also present were Mr. Morris Michele Swift and Connie Reid.

Racine Francis Morris Crows Steak House Robert Swift Columbus Mr Morris Michele Swift Connie Reid Eber Carnahan Toe Tisdale Bill Diehl Buckeye Lake Mattie Yost Oak Grove Crestline Ray Roush Jerry Wanda Jacobs Henry Roush

New DeMolay Mothers Club Holds Logan Meeting

The newly formed DeMolay Mothers Club in Logan elected officers with Mrs. Carl Johnson as president and Mrs. Charles Knox as vice president. Arlie Brimner spoke on planned activities for the DeMolay boys, and a by laws committee was set up. The group will host the March 5 DeMolay meeting and invite mothers of new candidates to attend March 26 at 7 30 p m at the Mason ic Hall.

DeMolay Advisory Council Logan Chapter Order of DeMolay Athens DeMolay Mothers Club Masonic Hall

Red light violations halt at Logan corner clash

Logan Police cited two drivers for running a red light at Zanesville Ave and Vine St. David N Herron, 24, of Logan, at 12:15 a.m. struck a northbound car driven by Roy C Rupe, 32, of New Straitsville, causing minor damage and facing a mayoral court appearance. Barbara L Helber, 25, of Logan, checked red at 11:15 p.m. Saturday and is set for Mayors Court at 8 p.m. Saturday.

Logan Zanesville Ave Vine St David N. Herron Roy C Rupe New Straitsville Delmar Freeman Barbara L. Helber Mayor’s Court

Local Social News From Harrisonville and Nearby Areas

Community notes show visits among Clark, Birchfield, Gilkey and Lee families in Harrisonville and Millersport. Birthday celebrations for Ray Birchfield and a funeral in West Virginia are recorded. A claim about Thomas Jefferson and waffles is presented as a humorous Factographs item.

Everett Turner Danville Robert Alkire Bernard Gilkey Middleport Robert Alkires Noah Birchfield Paul Birchfield Florida Ray Birchfields Don Pauline Hysell Ray Birchfield Walter Birchfield West Virginia Barrett Athens Wiseman Kenneth Markins Obart Markin Clinton Gilkey Hiel French Kenneth Lee James Lee Millersport Homer Lee

Logan High Musicians Shine At District 13 Event

Logan High School performers earned top ratings at the District 13 music competition held at Capital University in Bexley. Jerry McAfee and Fred Schmidt received superior and excellent ratings respectively, with a trumpet trio also earning excellent.

Logan Capital University Bexley Jerry McAfee D. E. McAfee Fred Schmidt Bill Moore W. D. Moore Richard Mooney George Mooney Drew Rolston George Rolston Kent State University Ray Woodgeard LHS Crosby Manchester Woodgeard Athens

Logan Mayor Hears Five Traffic Cases Saturday

Mayor Freeman presided over five city police charged traffic cases. Dallas Forbes of Lancaster was fined 15 dollars after pleading innocent to a red light violation. Marjorie Vaught of Logan and Clarence Justus of Logan were fined 10 dollars and costs for minor vehicle infractions. Bertha Fouts of Logan was fined 10 dollars for improper backing. Maxine Howell of Logan Route 1 was fined 10 dollars with suspended sentence for driving without a license. Howell’s suspension was tied to her being en route to the laundromat and her ex husband’s report.

Logan Freeman Dallas M. Forbes Lancaster Marjorie Mae Vaught Clarence C. Justus Bertha S. Fouts Maxine Kay Howell Togan Route 1

Titles Issued in Hocking County Dip in February

Logan reports 527 titles issued in February down from 609 in January. Total receipts were 845.00 with 637.50 paid to the county and 207.50 to the state. Mortgages cancelled 249 and 260 filed. no VMV cancellations.

LOGAN Hocking County Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Vinton Social Notes Add News From Area Families

Weekend guests and calls form a busy frame as Mr and Mrs Dick Barnett hosted in Prospect and the Hudsons hosted visitors. Clergy and relatives from Wilkesville Columbus Grove City and Grove City share visits with local families in Vinton. Local travelers include Miss Annabel Bennett visiting Columbus and Bob Amos visiting his mother in Pennsylvania.

Annabel! Bennett Columbus Harry Bennett Arlin Ray Owens Grove City Freddy Powers Mary George Viola George James Stambaugh Donald Grace Bob Amos Pennsylvania Hazel Amos

Bridge Club Hosts Luncheon and Duplicate Play

Mrs J R Hanki son hosted a noon luncheon at Brandt's Mecca Room for the Inter City Duplicate Club. Substitutes included Mrs Harriett Burgess and Mrs Kenneth Orwiler plus Miss Mary Louise Bowen. Top scores went to Mrs John Lee and Mrs Orwiler. next meeting set for Blosser's Restaurant with Mrs Lawrence Hack as hostess.

Cheshire News Briefs on Local Moves

Mrs. Bert Hern reports changes in residence with Mrs. FE M Burton in Middleport and Mrs. Freda Watkins relocating to a home of Mrs Mary A See. Mr and Mrs Roy See and their three children have moved to Rutland.

Cheshire FE. M. Burton Middleport Freda Watkins Mary A. See Roy See Rutland

Lancaster Man Injured in Hocking Park Fall

Lancaster man L. C. Hill, 52, fell into an ice filled ravine at Cantwell Cliffs in Hocking State Parks. Deputy Marvin Smart slipped during rescue along with Wayne Briggs and Jack Blick who also became trapped. Rescuers faced ice and stretcher challenges before Hill was taken to Lancaster Fairfield Hospital in good condition.

Logan L. C. Hill Lancaster Cantwell Cliffs Hocking State Parks Hill Hocking County Marvin Smart Wayne Briggs Jack Blick Logan Fire Department Lanecaster- Fairfield Hospital

Logan High Student Performs at International Folk Festival

The Sixteenth International Folk Festival at Wilmington College featured Ed Rutter a Logan High School senior son of Mr and Mrs W J Rutter of Logan in a Sunday 3 80 p m concert. Miss Minnie Louise Bowen Lola LHS vocal music supervisor accompanied Rutter to Wilmington.

Logan Wilmington College Wilmington Ohio Ed Rutter Logan High School W. J. Rutter Minnie Louise Bowen LHS Rutter

Zaleski GI Promoted to Airman First Class

Kenneth V. Hayes of Zaleski has been promoted to airman first class in the United States Air Force. He is assigned to the 6515th Maintenance Group as a supply specialist and is a Brown High School graduate, son of Mrs. Ella Hayes of Zaleski.

McArthur Kenneth V. Hayes Zaleski United States Air Force Hayes 6515Th Brown High School Ella Hayes

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Collins Twig Dr. Roberts Hocking Valley Hospital Retha Brewer Charles Westenbarger, Jr Kenneth Helber Raymond Goss Paul Pickett Willard Deible Sharon Carter David Bauman James Goss Jack Uecker Carl McGomery Arlene Esther T. C. Wharton Jayne Turner Mrs. Webb Reeiie Mrs. Francis Morris Glouster Marine John H. Vaught Lorena B. Vaught Atkins St Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Calif New DeMolay Mothers Club Logan Police City Harrisonville Ava Gilky Jerry Cline Ft Lee C. C. Howard Thomas Jefferson United States Old Jeff Mrs Eleanor White Bridge Club Wac Marjorie A. Saunders Harold R. Saunders Logan Route 4 Women’s Army Corps Center Ft. McClellan Ala Bert Hern Hocking Park Logan Boy Zaleski GI Messenger Wealthy Tate N. Court St Messenger Accident THE Athens Messenger Athens, Ohio Columbus Mutual Life Insurance Company
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