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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1956

Page

10

65 Juror Names Drawn For Grand, Petit Duty

Logan County officials drew 65 jurors for the April term. The first 15 were scheduled for grand jury service, with 30 for petit jury duty. venire enlarged to prevent exhaustion as many were excused for age or health. Names include Robert West, Charles Cookley, George Burley, Walter Bray, Paul Robson, Marie Burgess, Henry Acker, Lola Tipton, Leota White, Virginia Blum, Oscar Smith, and Golda Shaw among many others.

LOGAN Thelma Keyes Leek Dan Langley Murray City Forest C. Wolfe Laurelville Grand Iry Robert West Rockbridge Charles Cook Ley George Burley Hay Vdenville Walter Bray Robert Hansel Paul Robson Marie Burgess Henry Acker Lola Tipton Mildred ‘Six Leota White Union Furnace Virginia P. Blum Allen Hull Oscar M Smith Golda Shaw Fred Justuce South Bloomingville Joseph R. Dunn Walter Walker John Carter New Plymouth Kit

Logan Holds Public Hearing On Street Vacation Petition

Hocking county commissioners reviewed a petition to vacate a street and part of an alley in the Harlow Addition Falls Township Logan. The 1925 addition lies east of Route 75 just outside Logan city limits and was never fully developed. A public hearing and land review are set for April 5.

Logan Hocking County Commissioners Harlow Falls Township Corporation Kerlin Brick Co Conkle Oil Co Gulf Products Fourth Ave Lucy Shaw Howing

Laurel Valley Grange Meeting and Community Plans

Laurel Valley Grange held a recent meeting with Vernie Stahr presiding. Mrs. Calvin Bainter named chairwoman of the community service committee. A donation to the Red Cross was announced and a free farm show to be held March 16 at the range hall was announced by Sinclair Oil lecturer. The program featured Linda Weaver, Charles Tucker, Mr. Bailey and Lulu Bell Morris. May include Presbyterial plans for Athens in April. Refreshments were served by a committee including Mrs. Roy Anthony, Laura E. Watkins and Frank John. Additional notices include sorority plans, a St Patrick's Day dance, and various church group activities with devotionals, studies, and mission talks.

Laurel Valley Grange Vernie Stahr Calvin Bainter Red Cross Range Hall Sinclair Oil Ick Linda Weaver Charles Tucker Mr Bailey Lulu Bell Morris Athens Roy Anthony Laura E. Watkins Frank John Bible Study John al Ephesians Carlos —Gaffin Ida Myers Grow Charles Struble Clarence Ford Oyterian John A. Smith Richard Brandt Devosions John Erie Amos Potts Clarence Heine Westminster House John Underwood Mary Louise Bowen Jessie McManigal RL. Anthony Frank Johnson Laura Watkins

Logan Church News Highlights Weekly Worship Schedules

Local church listings show multiple congregations with service times, Sunday schools, sermons and midweek meetings. Notable speakers include Rev Charles William at Logan Church and Earl P Schottke at First Presbyterian, with activities from Bible classes to choir rehearsals and prayer meetings across Trinity Lutheran, United Brethren and other congregations.

E Klingler Charles William NYPS Trinity Lutheran Paul Doltzen Igching Valley Tabernacle Er Jehovah's Witnesses Pam United Brethren In Christ N. Burnworth First Presbyterian Earl P. Schottke Christ the Savior Berea Union Furnace Earl F. Schonke

Bachus Couple Welcome Daughter in Logan

Mr and Mrs Joseph Bachus of Logan announce the birth of a daughter. Edward Collins is listed in connection with the Logan household and Mrs Albert Campbell of Nelson appears among the names with George Ricketts noted.

Nus Joseph Bachus Logan Edward Collins Albert Campbell Nelson Pty George Ricketts Ogan Ute

Jury member from Columbus trial on Republican leaders

Logan Woman jury member in U S District Court Columbus served as part of the panel hearing charges against two Fairfield County Republican leaders. The trial ended when attorneys for Charles E. Myers of Baltimore and William C. Dagger of Lancaster pled nolo contendere, each fined $1000 by Judge Mell G. Underwood for offering political support to Harry R. Johnson for Baltimore postmaster.

N. Mulberry Sr U. S. Ditrict Columbus Fairfield County

Ruth Wood Rites Sunday in Gallia County Church

Ruth Elmer Wood 68 died yesterday at daughter’s home in Maxatawney subdivision. Last rites set for 2 pm Sunday at Alexander Church with Rev. C E Byte officiating. burial in Old Gallia. Survived by five daughters including Mrs Loren Howard, Mrs Norma Slaughter, Mrs Josephine Elliott, Mrs Lydia Lyman, and Mrs Phyllis Saunders. Wy lis Willa, another daughter, died 39 years ago. she and sister William Bolling were among two children. Also noted draft notices for Ross A Bradley and Robert L Greene into armed forces next Tuesday.

Allipolis Pam Alexander Church Ruth Elmer Wood Loren Henrietta) Howard Maxatawney C . E. Byte Rodney Methodist Church Howard Gallipolis James Norma Slaughter Marshall Mich

Loyd Lee Elected To Head Interdenominational Youth

Loyd Lee of Rio Grande last night was elected president of the Gallia County Interdenominational Youth executive board at Grace Methodist Church. Maudine Rambo of Rio Grande College and Don Waugh of Cheshire were elected vice presidents, Bill Butler of Gallipolis named secretary, Connie Comer of Vinton as treasurer.

Loyd Lee Interdenominational Youth Wallapoli Biawell Gallia County Grace Methodist Church Wih Maudine Rambo Rio Grande ‘College Don Waugh Cheshire Bill Butler Gallipes Trea Connie Comer Vinton Rain Armstrong Gallipolis McCoy Lee Paul M. Niswander Luther Rio Grande

Logan Gallipolis Church News Stag cath

Local church notes list weekly services across denominations in Gallipolis. Highlights include Mass times at multiple parishes, Sunday schools, worship sessions, prayer meetings, youth groups, and special services led by pastors such as Rev Hershel McDonough and Rev Vernon Shafer.

Roinh Gotudesk GSI First Church of God Hershel McDonough George , Holcombe First Presbyterian Linson H. Stebbins Assembly of God Robert Howard Triedstone Baptist D. L. Latham BYPU Grace Methodist P. M."niswander Methodist Youth Fellowship Methodist Wesley WSCS Jane Cass Threh School Hige Chancel Grace Wellenday Iui Avenue Core First Baptist Rey Wool Green Thomas Bunyan Bible School Minns Belgian Congo St Peters Episcopal St . Peters

Mayor Police Give Warning on Licenses 31 at Meet

In Gallia Logan many attended a squadron meeting led by Mayor Francis Myers and Police Chief Roy Keleh. They urged proper license display on vehicles and illuminated rear tags at night. Dayton appointed cadet officers and noted first aid training by 1st Lt. Cliff Smith. Davis faced charges after a Route 4 collision. Red Cross first aid booklets were distributed.

Acuan Gallipolis Otheys Logan Roy Keleh Dayton Ina Maree Ant Cliff Smith Gilbert F- Davis Smith Red Cross of Lancaster Kgger Creek Fore Francis Myers Davis Rich R. LetMer Route 2 Iier Culver

Local clubs hold meetings across Gallia and nearby towns

Gallipolis society notes reveal Mrs Virgil Martin presiding over a Bible class at First Presbyterian with devotions by Mrs Wallace Ingerick and a report from Harbison College in South Carolina. Delta Kappa Gamma hosted a teacher recruitment program with 190 attendees at Rio Grande College. Preschool Mothers Club held a meeting with Dr Martin Haig discussing cerebral palsy and spine issues in children. Easter egg hunt planned for April 2. Various members away for visits and conferences.

Galliolin—Prena Kirkendall Harbison College South Carolina Lupton Sorority Marie Richards Rio Grande Beta Alpha Delta Kappa Gamma Homer « Cru Neal Clark Keith Brandeberry Martin Haig Holzer’ Hospital John Allison William Smith Ralph Burner Middleport Mothers Club

Ohio River Traffic and Kanawha Falls Readings Report

Canal area water levels and river traffic updates note Kanawha River readings at Marmet and Gallipolis with rollers, gauges and vessel movements. Shippers and local officials track stage changes on the Ohio and Kanawha rivers, with multiple entries for ports including Gallipolis Marmet and Point Pleasant.

Galliryuae Memuane Chambersburg Montgomery Kanawha Falls Winfield Kanawha River London Point Pleasant Telemark Trattic Keystone Ohio Captain Joe Pam Pennsylvania Lucas Jeff Coat Ue Tellers Marmet Helen Gallipolis Northern Marilyn M Solvay A. M. Thompson Advance Gene William Penn

Chased Afoot in Woods Fugitive Is Nabbed

A series of arrests report a fugitive pursued on Route 588 then taken into custody after a crash in a ditch. Officers also cite speeding and intoxication charges against multiple individuals including D Cramer and Carlton K Bennett, with bond amounts posted for appearances.

D. Cramer Columbus Carlton K. Bennett Bennett William H. Jones James H. Rowland, Jr Efarly Beckley W.va Jackson Emry C. White Gallip Judge Jones Barron Anna L Nuckles Gallipo Gallipolis Lis

Knights of Pythias Drive for Members

Naomi Lodge reports a revival of Pythianism with a march schedule and planned programs. A class will receive page rank next Tuesday night and a future class will earn Knight rank on March 27 as 24 pledges join the order.

Knights of Pythias Drive Allipolio Pythias Gether Knights of Khorassaning Cer al Hoda Naomi Lodge

Cheshire Army Man Takes Part in Exercises and Socials

FRANKFURT Germany Army Pvt Floyd J Rupe son of Loyd C Rupe Cheshire Route 1 recently took part in a field train Wednesday night Also noted are plans for Pythian social events at Gallipolis Temple 76 and Wilkes Lodge 503 K of P with duties for Esquire rank and a bile speaking center meeting Students relatives compete in events, reflecting local lodge activity in the 4th Infantry Division area.

Pythian Social Committee Gallipolis Temple 76 Ythian Sisters Esquire Frankfurt Germany Floyd J. Rupe Loyd C. Rupe Cheshire Thomas A. Tataties Comer Ger Wilks Lodge Wilkesville Rupe Mahleo F. Radin The Ether

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