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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1951

Page

7

Hocking County Records List 20 Deaths 19 Births

Logan reports 19 births and 20 deaths in Hocking County last month per registrar Miss Mary Margaret Myers. Most births occurred at the Hocking Valley hospital with several in the county area, while twelve deaths happened in rural areas. The report lists numerous local families by name and notes multiple Logan hospital births for daughters and sons.

Hocking County Records Stanley F. Smith Marvin R. Hart

Logan church schedules hint at Holy Week plans

A clash of many denominations in Logan lists services for First Methodist West Logan Pilgrim Holiness Jehovahs Witnesses First Evangelical United Brethren Church Church of the Nazarene St Pauls Episcopal American Lutheran Parish First Presbyterian Trinity Lutheran Apostolic Gospel Tabernacle Creola Christian detailed with Sunday school times worship topics and Holy Week observances through Good Friday and Easter week.

First Methodist R. B. Wilson West Logan Pilgrim W. H. Spring First Evangelical United Brethren A. N. Grueser Paul Church OF the Nazarene Roy E. Klingler NYPS Hi- Ny ST. Paul's Episcopal Rollin S. Polk, Jr Wyoming Mr. Polk American “Lutheran Paul N. Warner St. Matthew Women of the Church Tsi Hocking Calvary St. John First Presbyterian Henry L. Carr Robert Swaim Second Presbyterian Church of Newark

Girl Scouts Plan Film Show for March 19

Girl Scout Troop Three met after school in the Hull Building with 18 members. They announce a screening of The Growing Years at the high school on March 19 at 4 p.m. and invite scouts, parents, and friends.

Logan Hull

Logan Area Unemployment Edges Up in Latest Week

Logan unemployment rose slightly with 332 jobless registered at the BUC office, up from 310 the prior week. Compared with March last year, 527 were unemployed locally, while statewide last week shows 38,937 jobless versus 43,524 the week before.

Logan BUC Hocking County Nelsonville York Township Athens County

Birthday Dinner at Williams Residence

A birthday dinner was served at the home of Mr and Mrs Corbett Williams honoring Mrs Williams. Guests included Mr and Mrs George Cook and children Judy and Larry Miss Ella Cramblil Mr and Mrs Willard Thomas and children Loberta Dean and Jean all of Union Furnace Carl Weaver of Mt Pleasant Mr and Mrs John Carr of Starr George Clark Robert Clark and Mr Williams.

Jurors Drawn for April Term in Hocking County

Nelson Delong and Dan Langlay announce jurors will be publicly drawn on Saturday March 24 1951 at 1 AM at the office of the Commissioners of Jurors in Hocking County Ohio for the April Term of the Common Pleas Court.

Commissioners of Jurors Hocking County Ohio Common Pleas Court Said County Nelson Delong Dan Langlay

Multiple Legal Notices From Athens County Ohio

Public notices show Ezra Rex ford Koons named Administrator with the Will Annexe d of Adda F. Koons estate in Athens four month claims period. Also John Hemsley seeks divorce from Eileen Hemsley with hearing set after March 25 1951. A parole hearing for Raymond McCray is scheduled after April 1 1951 in Marion Ohio.

Ezra Rexford Koons Athens Ohio Adda F. Koons Athens County Court OF Common Pleas John Hemsley Eileen Hemsley

Joint Services Planned for Union Good Friday

Plans announced for a Union Good Friday joint service at the Evangelical United Brethren Church with four other churches. The event runs from 12 30 p.m. to 2 30 p.m. featuring ministers A N Grueser Henry L Karr Rollin S Polk Jr R B Wilson and Roy B Klingler with 15 minute intervals allowing attendees to come and go during hymns.

Logan Evangelical United Brethren Church A. N. Grueser Henry L. Karr Rollin S. Polk, Jr R. B. Wilson Roy B. Klingler

Local families gather for fifth wedding anniversary in Hemlock

Ed and Mamie Cook hosted a large Hemlock dinner with Mrs. Lanning’s anniversary and many relatives from Murray City Nelsonville Columbus and Zanesville in attendance. Numerous relatives visited relatives and attended a funeral and a tournament in Athens.

Robert Foura Jim Corning Floyd Gehring Ned Gene Lanning Jimmie Edna Sue Lanning Dickie Belinda Jack Foster Columbus Michael Lee James Shula Hemlock Shula William Carr Carr Morristown W. A. Eayle Eva Ivers Grace Weaver Forest Dennis Charles Hodgson Zanesville Imogene North Kathy Nelsonville Jesse Lehman Athens John Toth B. O. Fitzer Lance Hodgson Carolyn Floise McDaniel Frank Hines James A. Flowers Virgil Wilson Gerry Perry Glenna Williams

Grace Methodist and area churches schedule in Gallipolis

Grace Methodist led by L A Donnally lists Sunday school 9 30 worship 10 30 complete victory theme baptismal service and reception of members evening service 8. Chapel choir rehearsal Monday Fourth Grade Brownies Tuesday 3 30 Grace choir Wednesday 7 30 prayer Thursday Friday Scout meetings. Other churches Saint Peter Episcopal First Baptist Vinton Pilgrim Holiness Morgan Center and Clark's Chapel offer varying services and programs through the week.

Westminster Fellowship Trinity Lutheran Paul D. Voltzen Grace Methodist L. A. Donnally Grace Choir Girl Scouts Saint Peter’s Episcopal K. C. ” Wilson Vinton Pilgrim Holiness W. V. Gilkerson Vinton Radcliff Clark's Chapel Morgan Center First Presbyterian Linson H. Stebbins

River Traffic Report From Gallipolis and Nearby Locks

Canal and river readings show several boats active on the Gallipolis, Kanawha, and Ohio systems with up and down movements. Notable entries include FE Hatfield and Husky at morning and Brue and Neville in late day, plus multiple ships on the Kanawha and Marmet segments and a general falling trend on the Ohio upper gauge at 18.5 feet.

Gallipolis FE. Hatfield Husky Bruce Percheron Neville Patriot Reliance Kanawha Dolle Semet London Solvay Rowe Manitou Jason Ayres Titan Nemicolon Ohio River Kanawha Falls Point Pleasant

Births and admissions at Holzer Hospital Notes

Mrs Herschel Green of Jackson gave birth to a daughter. Admissions include Mrs Frank Van Sickle of Kananga Mrs Francis Rippeth Wellston Deborah Lynn Priest Jackson Charles B Wescoat McArthur Lamar Gray Wellston Mrs George Randolph Gallipolis Mrs F E German Long Bottom Mrs Allen Hatfield Gallipolis and Mrs William R Buffington Point Pleasant Discharges list Mrs Wayne Church Mrs Dan Coffey Mrs Jarvis Wilds Mrs Tom Agee Jr Mrs William Leach Mrs George Woodward Mrs Carl Hofer and Mrs Neva Byers Henry Kruskamp and Donna Jean Mc Daniel.

Frank van Sickle Kananga Francis Rippeth Wellston Deborah Lynn Priest Jackson Charles B. Wescoat McArthur Lamar Gray George Randolph Gallipolis F. E. German Long Bottom Allen Hatfield William R. Buffington Point Pleasant Wayne Church Dan Coffey Jarvis Wilds Tom Agee, Jr William Leach George Woodward Carl Hofer Neva Byers Henry Kruskamp Donna Jean McDaniel

Loyal Workers Class entertainment at FUB church

Mrs. Goldie Byers hosted the Loyal Workers Class of the FUB church at the school. Many locals visited relatives and attended gatherings with families from Newark Columbus Toledo and Zanesville. Jerry Lee is welcomed by Bill and Deem as a newborn son. Teressa King’s passing brings sorrow to Alex Vaido and family.

Columbus Bill Brown Wilbur Martin Newark Edward Phelps Ona Dew Bessie Slater Edgar Thompson Slick Slater Lancaster Charles Glanenon Zanesville Elsworth Byers Reece Thompson Thomas Aberts Carroll FE. A. Thompson Tommy Charles Glamenon McConnellyville Lena Thompson

Mansfield man eligible for parole hearing in 1951

A prisoner at the Ohio State Reformatory, Mansfield, Ohio, admitted from Athens County Case No. 10377, convicted 6-28-1950 of rape, sentenced 3 to 20 years, eligible for a hearing before the Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission on or after May 15, 1951. A Forsyth, parole and record clerk, records the notice dated March 16, 1951.

Mansfield Ohio Wayne FB. Martin Ohio State Reformatory Athens County Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission A. ©. Forsyth Parole and Record Clerk

District Meeting Slated For Area PTA Groups

A Southeastern Ohio PTA district meeting will be held at Grace Methodist Church on April 19 with Mrs. Robert Jenkins as general chairman. The event includes committees for reservations music publicity hospitality decorations and publications. The group approved $99 for glasses and exams and reported a $348.20 popcorn profit from the fundraiser.

Gallipolis Southeastern J. C. Davis PTA Lewis Gillespie Gillespie Davis C. R. McGinness Erlene Saunders Marshall Boggs Clarence George Francis Lewis George Fuller

Prisoner eligible for hearing before Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission

Marion Ohio March 1981 No 30 Thomas A Cox inmate at Marion Correctional admits from Athens County case 1037 convicted of burglary and petty theft and larceny serving 1 to 15 year sentence and is eligible for a hearing on or after April 1 1981 per Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission clerk notes

Marion Ohio Thomas A. Cox Athens ANT ANTD

Probate sale notice for Athens County real estate

Foster B. Cornwell as Administrator of Jordan E. Mourn's estate petitions for sale of all interest in Ohio land in York Township Athens County. Defendants listed include Matilda Jane Perry Handley and others. Answer by April 7 1951 or judgment will be entered. Court: Probate Court Athens County Ohio Cause No 20813 with details in Athens County Deed Records Volume 94 page 214. Attorneys Rowland & Rowland.

Matilda Jane Perry Handley Mt. Auburn R. D. Kinots Edna Mae Perry Skiff Cotlinevile Winois Jordan Perry Wentworth Avenue Chicago H-linois George Snare Perry Awin Dr. Lenore Street Rockford Illinole Tally Raymond Linn Teall Avenue Syracuse New York A. Kidd Adeen Tog Gatha iJualere East 64Th Place Ilinois John Howard Linn South Pauline Memphis Tennessee Orliepong Sacco Jana Arte Cc. Linn North Water Street Decatur Decatur School of Fi Foster B. Cornwell Jordan Athens County Ohio York County of Athens State of Ohio Company Echaina Foster RB. Cornwell Jordan E. Mourn Rowland & Rowland Attorneys

Also Mentioned on This Page

Logan Hospital Chancie E. Stewart Harras Wilson Bobby P. Burgess Charles E. Brooks Fred H. Meadows Russell V. Hagan Robert E. Schmitter Charles E McClaskey Herbert E. Estep Raymond R. Turner Frank E. Ricketts Willis C. McManus, Jr Bernard W. Kuhn Robert L. Bateman Gerald W. Emrick Francis J. Murphy George D. Thress Henrietta P. Bentley William B. Bentley Nell A. Boyles Arthur Boyles, Jr Emma Dailey Fred Gee Erma Judy Laster M. Judy Uriah Judy M. D. Hughes James Manharter Herman David Wright Susie M. Young H. O. Young Hettie M. Campbell Hannah Mildred Davis Wayne V. Davis Ella Mae Davis Leona Hawk Williams Katherine Hawk Letha Ladd Cecil Elma Alice Ladd E. R. Walker Carrie D. Larch Ethel R. Sargent Anna F. Sargent Pickett Wm. Parker Walker Frank W. Starkey John F. Newcomb Church News of Apostolic Gospel Tabernacle Stanley R. Hanby Creola Bennett Bonnell Joyce Marstiller Virginia Freeman Sandy Spalsbury Eleanor Winters Karolyn Steele Doris Joan Fritz Mary Helrigle Judy Blum Charlotte Whitcraft Virginia Shaw Rita Kay Owen Patti Sigler Roberta Leonard Linda Mundy Susie Palmer Shirley Pratt Joan Reynolds Ann Nimon Jay Nimon Henry Carr Williams Borw Raymond McCray Mrs. Ahart Akron Methodist Church Haydenville Alfred Pettit Ahart Ahart Colleen Ann Carter Homer Carter Arthur Ahart Warren First Baptist W. H. Green Euge Rosenua Milton D. Arnold Holzer Hospital Herschel Green Hollister Quick's Clara Worman Fuller Jack M. Warner 20Th Century-Fox J. Cobb Jane Wyatt John Dall Crain Athens- Ohio Daniel Boone Staeis 2 Am, Lee Orsorah Kerr Stewart Granger Richard Carlson LAW OF the Panhandle Prato Tag Ms Foun Stan Fun Hil Wyman Adams Mike KEEL Johnson Sullivan Mipy TOM & Jerry Cartoon—News
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