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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1961
Page
10
Logan experiences near bank full Hocking River readings as heavy weekend storms trigger widespread runoff. Route 75 near Falls Street and Walhending Avenue faced street washouts while a South Logan residence suffered fire from a lightning strike on a TV antenna. No major flood damage reported.
Clarence Gingrich of near Logan spoke at the Central PTA meeting with Logan district guest. Jack Glick led business to form a nominating committee for April officers. Gore Community Club donated 25 dollars for pupil benefit. A duplicator was purchased for Central School. Gingrich promoted vocational education and urged parental partnership. Hostesses served refreshments. eye-testing helpers were named.
Linda Ann McManus and Larry Lee Lemon married in a two o'clock ceremony at the Laurel Run Church of God in Logan Route 4. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray McManus, wore blue chiffon with pink rosebuds. Attendants included maid of honor Miss Sondra Howard and best man Gary Carpenter. A small reception followed at the bridegroom's parents' country home. The bride and groom are both described with local ties to New Straitsville and Logan.
Tuberculosis skin tests given last week to 164 Logan high school pupils were read Friday by city county health department staff. Of the results 152 were negative and 12 positive. Pupils with positive reactions will receive chest X rays for further examination.
Cub Scout Den 3 held a meeting at the den mother’s home with den chief Archie Stanley present. New officers elected include John Abdella scrapbook Johnny Davis assistant denner Jeff Lenigar denner Freddie Moore collect dues and Bobbie Stanley news reporter. The month’s theme focused on Railroads.
A Logan Common Pleas Court jury trial began with Ohio Casualty Insurance Co. suing Ralph C. Ball for 687.31 dollars. The claim covers damages paid to Richard N. Schultz after Ball's dump truck collided with Schultz's car on Oct 24, 1955 in Amesville Route 1.
Firefighters respond to Knotty Pine on E Front Street at 5 40 p m Sunday for a short circuit in an outdoor lighted sign. Fireman Dan Lightfoot said damages were limited to burned wires which were pulled loose.
The Logan First Evangelical United Brethren Church group hosted a Lenten devotionals program. Mrs Franklin Baker opened with a piano prelude, followed by Mrs N M Brown sharing what the Lenten season means to us. Mrs James Rees offered a reading, and Mrs Brown presented Compassion. Mrs Baker provided piano for hymns, and Mrs James Martin led a closing prayer. Twenty four members attended and refreshments were served by hostess committee members Mrs Herman Leonard, Mrs Homer Allen, Mrs B G Robinette, and Mrs Bea Sheline.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service at Glouster Methodist Church met with 18 members. Program leader Mrs. Bonnie Wilson presented a Lenten Reading and a paper titled Meditation. Devotions were given by Mrs. Willis Blower. Mrs. Holly Rogers was named dinner chairman and Mrs. Bessie Thompson and Mrs. Goldie Willis hosted the social hour. Mrs. Helen Kirkbride, the president, directed the meeting.
Meigs County Hospital Commission announces sealed bids for the Meigs Memorial Hospital project in Pomeroy Ohio. Bids due March 21 1961 with 10 percent bid bond and 400 calendar days for completion.
Seven Logan High School pupils joined week end programs at Wilmington College and Capital University. In the All-State Folk Chorus at Wilmington were Carole Orndoff Gary Oblinger Bill Hammon and Tom Blume. In Capital University district contest for instrumental soloists were Ken Chaffin Ann Price and Rocky Price with Chaffin on alto saxophone and Ann and Ricky Price playing oboe and French horn respectively. Armand Houk supervised instrumental music and attended the event.
Mrs. Bertie Mae Phillips, 85, a former Jacksonville resident, died Sunday at Good Samaritan Hospital in Zanesville after a long illness. Born January 20, 1876 in Wellston, she was a member of the Jacksonville EUB Church. Survived by daughter Hazel Duncan. sons Carl, Rignal, and Loren. 19 grandchildren. 40 great grandchildren. brother James Collins. sisters Ella Vernon and Ada Kempton. Funeral arrangements by Norbert W. Johnston Funeral Home of Glouster.
Glouster area families hosted and visited relatives over the weekend. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. George Campbell with George Higgins and son Rusty of Ashville. Mr. and Mrs. John DeVoll from Lancaster. Mrs. P. J. Stanly and daughter Grace Hoffman with Mrs. Jane Martin in Wellston. Edna Kollar from Millfield. Mr. and Mrs. George Johnson and Alice Mingus of Greens Run. Lola Thompson and Agnes Stewart from Springfield and Sidney. birthday gathering for Mr. Johnson. William Mingus and Alex Ross hosts in Greens Run. Stephen Smith from Trimble moved from Russell Rest Home to Sheltering Arms Hospital. Florence Brown heads to St. Louis with Phil Miner.
Jacksonville Mothers Club will meet Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Mary Kempton with Mrs. Grace Ann Kempton as co hostesses.
The Junior Progressive Study Club in Glouster plans a Monday 8 p.m. gathering at Mrs. Robert Byers's home. Officers will be elected during the session.
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