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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1958
Page
5
Logan city council discussed a proposed ordinance requiring written burning permits for open fires within the city limits. The measure bans outdoor fires not in metal containers meeting specs and sets a 50 foot clearance from buildings. Penalties include fines up to 100 dollars and 30 days in jail, with the ordinance referred to the safety committee.
Logan Ohio Judge William A. Radcliff spoke to the Kiwanis on Ohio banking, tracing 1803 origins, state growth to 615 banks and 500 branches, and 6,916,000 customer accounts. He noted 65,000 owners hold about 700 million in capital stock, and described supervision by state, federal and reserve bodies. Guests and a Lenten meditation followed the talk.
False teeth wearers fear embarrassing slips as plates drop or wobble. Sprinkle PASTEETH alkaline powder on plates to hold teeth more firmly and improve comfort. Reduces plate odor breath. Available at drug counters nationwide.
Girl Scouts in Logan elected officers and appointed committees at a recent meeting in the scout rooms. Mrs. B. G. Greenman presided. Mrs. William Rutter led the nominating committee. New officers include Mrs. Keith Schultz president, Mrs. Arthur Prey vice president, Mrs. Wayne Cummins secretary, Mrs. B. F. Anneshansley treasurer.
William R. Ervin 44 of Logan died 9 03 p m Monday at Hocking Valley Hospital from a coronary thrombosis. He and wife Ruby ran the Wander Inn on West Main Street and he is survived by three sons, two brothers, five sisters, and several nieces and nephews. Services set for 10 am Friday at Leonard Funeral Home with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Eagles memorial service 7 pm Thursday at the funeral home.
Fifteen members plus guests attended the Thursday dinner at Blosser's with Mrs. Harry Wright as hostess. Mrs. Smallsteed sang two songs, with Mrs. Meyer at the piano. Mrs. Stimson reviewed Robert Ruark's The Old Man and the Boy and will host the March 13 meeting at Brandt's restaurant.
Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority and Waltonians sponsor a St Patrick's Dance on Saturday March 15 at the Izaak Walton Clubhouse. Music for dancing from 10 to 1 will be furnished by the Wayne Gammon Octet of Athens.
The agronomy committee of the county extension service moved tonight’s silage clinic from the courthouse auditorium to the high school vocational agriculture building. It starts at 8 p.m. Attendees should bring silage samples for examination by Ralph Porterfield and Harold Shoemaker.
In Sault Ste. Marie an alderman who questioned a bill for poker chips was told the chips serve as baby identification tags at city health clinics. This explanation aims to justify the measure amid council review.
A 1958 Cadillac convertible was driven by two 14 year old Logan boys after breaking a garage window on Sunday. They took a 16 year old Nelsonville girl for a ride, led police on a drag run over 100 miles an hour, then ended up stuck in a Chauncey ditch before returning the car and restoring the garage. They were placed in parental custody awaiting Juvenile Court action.
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