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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1956

Page

7

Driver Pleads Innocent To Manslaughter Count

Hedges 25 of Kingston Route 2 pleads innocent after being charged with manslaughter in the crash that killed James C. Stump 55 of Laurelville Route 1 died at the scene. The driver was held without bond and ordered to jail. Stump native of Hocking County survived by four relatives with services set at Mt. Olive EUB Church South Perry.

Lyuan Secona Lloyd Hedges Kingston Fred Laureville South Perry Stump Hocking County John Robert Jump Laurelville Judson Stump Okahoma Cleo Johnson Gnolia Mt. Olive Eub Church John McRoberts Mac “Oi Nine

Hartshorn Murder Trial Set by Court April 2

The Hartshorn murder case moves to April 2 for Robert Hartshorn, charged with second degree murder in his brother Lloyd J. Hartshorn’s death last Nov 29. The indictment follows a grand jury finding in January and a delay caused by the illness of the victim’s father, a key witness. Other civil cases listed include Sears Roebuck against Dearth, and multiple April trial dates.

Ralph Canter Sears, Roebuck and Co Dearth Vogel Cartage Co Keynes Bowers Mundy Tucker Jainst Stuart O'Donnell Miller Wright

Births at Hocking Valley Hospital

Dr and Mrs Jack Myers Logan welcome a second son. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Kline Logan announce a son. Admitted and discharged lists include: Mrs Fred L Thomas Logan Mrs Howard Notestone Laurelville Route 1 Mrs Ray Rudolph McArthur Mrs Michael Scaparrotti Logan Mrs John Andrews McArthur Mrs Ray Blake McArthur Mrs Morrill Inboden Logan Route 4 Mrs Willie Souders Logan Mrs Dewey Howdyshell Logan Mrs Boyd Bode Adelphi Mrs Alice Ruscoe Rockbridge Molie Milman Laurel Wellston Route 3 Mrs Fannie Patrick Wellston Route 3 Mrs Fred Nungester Adelphi Mrs Lawrence Bolton Wellston Mrs Margaret Zimmerman McArthur Route 2.

Hocking Valley Hospital Jack Myers Loan Lawrence Klinebiel Logan Fred L. Thomas Howard Notestone Laurelville Ray Rudolph McArthur Michael Scaparrotti John Andrews Ray Blake Mc‘Arthur Morrill Inboden Willie Souders Dewey Howdyshell Boyd Bode Adelphi Alice Ruscoe Rockbridge Molie ‘Milman Laurel Fannie Patrick Wellston Fred Nungester Lawrence Bolton Margaret Zimmerm

Hocking County Land Transfers Record

Hocking County records show transfers including William T Wise and Adah M Wise to E F Matlack and Caryl H Matlack for tract in Washington Township. Lafe L Allen to James H Billet four acres more or less in Washington Township. B Eilene Wells to Wayne McKinney and Doris McKinney Lots M49 and 1450 in Logan. Forrest Frazier and Mildred Frazier to Mary Hedges Roop two tracts totaling 142 acres in Perry Township. Ralph O Moorehead to John R Morley 42 acres in Marion Township. Esta L Stallsmith and George Stallsmith to S S Ruble tract 214 acres in Logan. Goldie Roop to Robert Lee Roop Lots 7475 in Rockbridge. Hershel M Anderson and Ruth M Anderson to Florence Rush in Spring Hill Subdivision West Logan. Herman E Stomps and Katie E Stomps to Thelma L Chaver. Mildred L Lightcap and Raymond C Stomps 196.99 acres in Washington Township.

William T. Wise Adah M Wise E. F. Matlack Caryl H. Matlack Lafe L. Allen James H. Bilett Washingon Township B. Eilene Wells Wayne McKinney Doris McKinney Logan Forrest Frazier Mildred Frazier Mary Hedges Roop Perry Township Ralph 0. Moorehead John R.morley Marion Esta L. Stallsmith George ‘Stallsmith S. S. Ruble Logan Goldie Roop Robert Lee Roop Rockbridge Hershel M. Anderson Ruth M. Anderson Florence Rush Treet Spring Hill Katie T E. Stomps Thelma L. Chaver Mildred “L. Lightcap Ray’ ‘Mond C. ‘Stomps Is, Washington Tow

Fellon Yarber Fined for Speeding in Logan

William H. Yarber of Newark, 25, was fined $25 and court costs by Logan Mayor Francis Myers after a State Highway Patrol charge of speeding.

Logan William H. Yarber Newark Francis Myers State Highway Patrol Yarber

Stolen Car Pulled From Hocking River North of Logan

A gray 1951 Cadillac stolen recently in Columbus was found nosed into the Hocking River about five miles north of Logan on Voris Road near Enterprise. Deputy Sheriff Joe Breeze determined it had no license plates but papers inside identified Ralph D. Snyder of Columbus, now with a Columbus address. The car was towed to a local garage. the owner will claim it with proper credentials. Investigations indicate uncertainty about the theft date.

LOGAN Columbus Hocking Here Voris Road Franklin County

Rotary speaker at Logan club details interruptions of life

Ex minister 37 years, now connected with Canal Winchester restaurant, spoke to Logan Rotary about handling life interruptions. Introduced by W. Martin, program chair. Guests included Forest Moore of Carbide company and Bob Buchanan of Lancaster as visiting Rotarian.

Logan Canal Winchester Williamson Vray Vo W. Martin Forest Moore The Caborundum Co Bob Buchanan Lancaster

Logan Society FOTC Meeting Highlights Women of the Church

Logan area groups report a busy WOTC session at Matthew Lutheran with Mrs Merl Primmer leading devotions and Mrs Leslie Johnson chairing business. Attendees heard on New Guinea sewing project, viewed Navajo images, and heard devotionals by Elizabeth Zane Dew chapter.

FOTC Matthew Lutheran Merl Primmer Devo 1 Leslie Johnson WOTC New Guinea Tee Floyd. Matheny Robert Emerson D. F. Mowery DAK Governor Worthington Marion Bear Run Daughters of the American Castration Club Revolution Elizabeth Zane Toy Heidiebaugh Nelsonvile Noon Ethel ‘Bower

Crown of Thorns and Light a Candle Readings at Church

Church gathering Tuesday afternoon featured Mrs John Lee presiding. Devo leader read scripture from The Crown of Thorns while Mrs Charles Notestone led devotional. Readings included The Miracle of Mike by Peggy Billings and Better to Light One Candle by Fred Cloud. A piano solo In a Country Garden by Percy Grainger performed. Business meeting included a kitchen fund report by Mrs George Lehman. Salad course served to 20 members by hostess committee. Squaw Club hosted sixteen Logan Squaw Club members and guest Mrs Tarence Whitmer, entertained by Mrs TB Waldron.

John Lee Charles Notestone Jesse Cooley Mike Peggy Billings Harry Hammon Fred Cloud Percy Grainger Hugh’ Heldrim George Lehman Cardsman George Becker Arlo Weiss Hugh ¢ Mieldrim

Smith Returns From Lima

Logan resident LOGAN Wilbur C Smith of Route 2 returned today from Lima State Hospital where he had been held for mental observation. He had been indicted by the January grand jury on arson charges after entering pleas of innocent and not guilty by reason of insanity before Judge Harley Meyer. The case involves a residence destroyed by fire following a family quarrel.

Logan Wilbur C. Smith Lockbridge Lima State Hospital Smith Harley Meyer Tre

Motion Filed In Sumner Martin Estate Suit

A Logan County case shows Miss Elsie Martin suing executors Sumner Martin and J K Martin for 11140 for care of her late father from April 15 1943 to May 18 1943. Defendants argue much of the claim falls beyond the six year limit and the court rules that services rendered before January 23 1986 more than six years old must be stricken.

13th Scarlet Fever Case Reported in Hocking County

A 10 year old girl from South Moomingville contracted scarlet fever on March 7. The case is under supervision of a City-County Health Department nurse who has visited the home and provided guidance.

Logan Hocking County Ren South Moomingville

Bowers and Jiarner To Tie Names on Marriage License

Logan Roy F. Bowers a groom and Birdie B. Jiarner a teacher both of Logan are recorded in a marriage license filing in Logan County. The document lists groom Logan and bride Birdie with occupations and residence.

Logan Roy F. Bowers Gincer Birdie B. Jiarner

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