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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1949

Page

5

Slot Machine Confiscated in Hocking County Gambling Case

Sheriff Waldron seized a five cent slot machine exhibited at a Longstreth General Store. Maywood Williams pleaded before S B Wikehart and was fined 50 dollars plus costs for exhibiting the device. The confiscated machine, with nickels worth about 10 to 15 dollars, is held by the county. Violations carry penalties from 50 dollars and possible jail to 500 dollars and 90 days.

Logan A. J. Waldron Hocking County Longstreth Hart Williams Waldron

Hocking County Girls Can Register for 4-H

Logan residents may register for a Hocking County 4-H club at the county extension office in the courthouse Saturday until noon. Emily Van Fossan notes clubs forming this week include the Sewing Queens meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Mrs. Leslie Duffy's home and the Rock Ridge Club Girls gathering at 3 p.m. Friday at Rockbridge School.

Logan Hocking County Emily van Fossan Leslie Duffy Rockridge Rockbridge

Older Rural Youths Hold St Patrick's Party

Members of the Older Rural Youth group of Hocking County will meet in Pocahontas Hall at 7 30 p m today for a St Patrick s Day party. The committee in charge of arrangements is N Richard Mowery Helen K Miller Marjorie Jones and Don Ansel.

Logan Hocking County Pocahontas Hall Richard Mowery Helen K.miller Marjorie Jones Don Ansel

Local Notes Highlight ill health and family visits

Mrs. E A George is seriously ill. Lawrence Turner of Millersport and Oakley Wiseman of Columbus visited. Mr. Ward sold the Jim Bishop farm and bought the Swearingen farm in Pomeroy. Mrs. C E Stout visited the Radekins. Mrs. Radekin was ill. Charles Montgomery butchered a beef for G B Radekin. James Nicholson visited J E Radekins. Mattie Morris stayed at her Athens home.

James Nicholson J. E. Radekins Mattie Morris Athens J. E. Radekin

Piano Recital By Logan High School Students

Ruth Ann Norris led a Sunday afternoon recital at Logan High School with several hundred in attendance. Advanced pupils included Lois Ann Carr Marian Smith and Janet Lou Norris while many more students performed songs from multiple well known composers.

Parkette Harmonizers perform for Methodist services in Parkersburg

The Parktette Harmonizers an instrumental quartet from Parkersburg including Jack Parrish Glen Dawkins Bill Lieving and Russell Flinn performed selections for evening services at the Parkersburg Methodist Church on March 6 Members of the Youth Fellowship were guests Rev Mr Lockwood assisted by Dottie Lou Brandeberry who delivered the prayer Wanda Crawford read scripture Bethel WSCS met with Mrs Nellie Baker Business session led by Mrs Hallie Gordon with program leaders Mrs Frances Gillian and Mrs Dorothy Warner Spiritual Life program led by Mrs Verla Calaway Refreshments served to several local residents Attended events included John Aiken Wilbur Dodd Perry Bingman at the Odd Fellows Encampment in Athens Mrs R S Henderson attended funeral services for Miss Wallie Nease in Pomeroy Floyd Matlack and family were guests of Doris Walden in Parkersburg

Coolville Parktette Parkersburg Jack Parrish Glen Dawkins Bill Lieving Russell Flinn Methodist Church Youth Fellowship Lockwood Dottie Lou Brandeberry Wanda Crawford Bethel Wscs Nellie Baker Hallie Gordon Frances Gillian Dorothy Warner Verla Calaway Mary Calaway Mabel Hopkins Mary Feed Estelle Baker Virginia Parr Florence Gillian Wilbur Warner Marlene Carl Gillian Roger Lee Lois Jean Collins Gordon John Aiken Wilbur Dodd Perry Bingman Odd Fellows Athens R. S. Henderson Wallie Nease Pomeroy Floyd Matlack Cheryl Kent G. R. Walden Doris Walden

Miss Hanna Visits Logan Over Weekend

Miss Norma Jean Hanna a student at Holzer Hospital School of Nursing travelled to Logan to visit her mother Mrs A J Waldron Sheriff Waldron and her grandparents Mr and Mrs Richard Brooks over the weekend

Hanna Logan Norma Jean Hanna Holzer Hospital School of Nursing A. J. Waldron Sheriff Waldron Richard Brooks

Glouster Social Notes Reflect Weekend Visits Across Towns

Glouster social notes record Mr and Mrs Fritz Jansen of Columbus visiting Mr and Mrs Fred Jansen in Jacksonville. Miss Helen Kearns a Dayton teacher spent weekend with her parents in Jacksonville, while Detroit guests Gladys Viney and Marilyn Eileen visited. Andrew J Viney Jr returned from Detroit for an indefinite visit. Other locals and visitors are listed with weekend stays and previously noted omissions at a Rothwell dinner event.

Fritz Jansen Columbus Jansen Fred Jansen Jacksonville Helen Kearns Dayton Joe Kearns James EB. Williams Marilyn Eileen Robert E. Viney Detroit Gladys Viney Andrew J. Viney, Jr Charlotte Cotter James Cotter Arthur Moore E. E. Mundew Athens Vis Jack Mundew Dora Emrick Madeline McClelland Bert Juniper Rodney Linscott William Vaughan Fred Hussey Linda Lee Mr. Hussey Hussey

County Buying More Coupons Keeps Sales Higher This Week

Hocking County treasurer Ralph W. Moorhead reports $4 444 in sales tax coupons sold last week, up $557.58 from the previous year’s same week. Year to date total is $32 367.50, about $659.58 behind last year’s pace of $33 027.08.

Logan Hocking County Ralph W. Moorhead Moorhead

Local Social Notes From Dunglas Area

Mrs Homer Smathers admitted to Holzer Hospital. Gayle Atkinson and Zaleski guests of Henry Magee. Mrs Clarence Ousely of near McArthur visits mother Ethel Rightfoot. Ed Ward hosts weekend guests from Springfield and Columbus. Delver Quick of Zaleski visits Harvey Roof. Clyde Morrow attends Scott McGlaughin funeral in Zaleski. Mrs Alfred Loper ill at home. Arthur Camp of Columbus visits parents in town.

Gayle Atkinson Zaleski Henry Magee Clarence Ousely Near McArthur Ethel Rightfoot Ed Ward Ralph Wills Springfield Dickerson Columbus Lloyd Ward Delver Quick Harvey Roof

Gloucester Lodge to Hold Annual Inspection Friday

Glouster Lodge 607 F and A M will meet Friday at 7 p.m. for annual inspection ceremonies and the Master Mason degree. Refreshments will be served.

Gloustep Glouster Lodge

Ruffner suit against Ruffner dismissed without prejudice

The Logan Common Pleas Court under Judge Harley Meyer dismissed the minor Max Ruffner versus minor Mary Juanita Ruffner case without record and without prejudice at the plaintiff's request.

Child Quarantined for Scarlet Fever in Logan County

Logan Hockay County health officials report another scarlet fever case in the county. Two year old Larry Dale Reid of Mr and Mrs Walter Reid near South Bloomingville is quarantined.

Logan—Hockay Larry Dale Reid Walter Reid South Bloomingville

4 H Advisory Council Plans Planning Meeting Tonight

The Hocking County 4 H Advisory Council will meet at 7 30 p m today in the office of Harold C Ruggles county agent to discuss establishing an honorary item for outstanding 4 H clubs and consider junior leader training per Ruggles plan.

Logan Hocking County Che Harold C. Ruggles Ruggles

Clergy Schedule Says Evening Plans in Nelsonville

The Rev. Joe Devol announced Wednesday evening events after a youth fellowship potluck. Isabel Vernon and two Mrs. Paulines join the group for a trip to Nelsonville where Rev. Curt Day and Mrs. Davis lead meetings at the First Methodist Church.

Glouster Joe Devol Methodist Isabel Vernon Pauline Flin Pauline Gamwell Devol Nelsonville Curt Day Davis

Results of OSL Tests Reported at Glouster

Ohio State University tests given to Glouster High School seniors and sophomores show high scores. Seniors Lois Shaner Eileen Peugh Ethel Ating Jack Dunlap Mary Si and sophomores Kay Swart Alfred Rader Richard Powers Larry Sorrell Richard Lest erbenn Jane Meyer Raymond Johnson achieved top marks with varied percentile ranks and grades.

Glouster Ohio State University Glouster High School Lois Shaner Eileen Peugh Ethel Ating Jack Dunlap Mary Si Kay Swart Eines BR Alfred Rader Richard Powers Larry Sorrell Richard Lesterbenn Jane Meyer Raymond Johnson

Hedfelt 88th Birthday Observed in Glouster

Members of the Hedfelt family gathered Sunday at Mrs. Marie Hedfelt’s home in Glouster to honor her 88th birthday. A noon dinner was served to relatives including W P Heremey of Corning Dora Me Gonighe and children from Junction City Hubert Welsch and family Wyandotte Mich Hedfelt relatives at home. Afternoon callers included Ed Ley Cecilia Echstenkamper Cecilia Chute Howard Dust William Owens and Nettie Heiser among others.

Ed Ley Cecilia Echstenkamper Glouster Cecilia Chute Columbus Howard Dust William Owens Akron Nettie Heiser Jacksonville

Fellowship To Meet Glouster At Church Wednesday

The Methodist Youth Fellowship will gather in the church social rooms at 6 p.m. for a potluck supper. Afterward the group travels to Nelsonville to hear Curt Davis, soloist and organ.

Glouster Methodiat Felowship Nelsonville Curt Davis

Cast To Rehearse GLOUSTER Bandboosters Minstrel Cast

The minstrel cast of the GLOUSTER Bandboosters will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the high school auditorium for rehearsal. The group leader requests full attendance to set the performance date.

Glouster Bandboosters

Logan FFA annual parent son banquet set for Friday

Chief Logan chapter of the FFA hosts its annual parent and son banquet Friday at 6 p.m. at Logan Junior High School.

Logan Logan Chapter FFA

Mrs Phelps Hosts Sunday School Class in Wollisher

Mrs Ted Phelps entertained her United Brethren Sunday School Class at her home in Wollisher last Friday evening. Prizes in games were won by Mina Mingus and Anna Daugherty. Refreshments were served to Anna Dawn Joyce Sarina Ruth Norton Delilah Daugherty Mina Mingus Twila Bonar Charlotte Brooks and Maxine Williams. Next meeting at Mina Mingus home.

Glouster Ted Phelps United Brethren Wollisher Mina Mingus Anna Daugherty Anna Dawn Joyce Sarina Ruth Norton Delilah Daugherty Twila Bonar Charlotte Brooks Maxine Williams Clae

Priscilla Class Meets At Home of Mrs Angie

The Priscilla Class of the Glouster Methodist Church met at the home of Mrs. B R Angie with Mrs. Lucille Dorten as host. Refreshments were served to one guest Mrs. Low Mendew Athens and to the following members: Mrs Mildred Mre Rath Cote, Mr M tives, Mrs Blanche MM, Mrs Resse Taylor, Mrs Kurteman, Mrs Stella Dyer, Mrs Glenna Peese, Mrs Gertrude Jews el, Mrs Margaret Gamwell, Mrs Cecilia Banfield, Mrs Florence Ogg, Mrs Grace Love and Mrs Stella Roekhold.

Glouster Priscila Clase Glouster Methodist Church B. R. Angie Lucille Dorten Low Mendew Athens Ing Mildred Mre Rath Cote M Tives Myre Blanche Resse Taylor Kurteman Stella Dyer Glenna Peese Gertrude Jewsel Margaret Gamwell Mea Cecilia Banfield Florence Ogg Grace Love Stella Roekhold

Kennard Caudill Marriage Announced in Glouster

The marriage of Miss Jo Ann Kennard to Ellie Caudill was performed March 15 in penny. Attending were the Rev. John Devol of Glouster and Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Caudill of Columbus. The couple resides in Coburn.

Glouster Arch Mingus Jo Ann Kennard Ellie Caudill Carben Hill Penny John Devol Gilbert Caudill Columbus Coburn Htm

Man Claims Sleep Powers From Tibet Secret

A Los Angeles man known as The Voice of Two Worlds promotes a Tibet learned system that enhances mind power, health, strength, courage, and success. He claims it awakens a sleeping giant of mind power, works best during sleep, and offers a free 9 000 word treatise via the Institute of Mentalphysics in Los Angeles for interested readers.

Los Angeles Tibet Land of Institute of Mentalphysics South Hobart Blvd Dept Catt Adv

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