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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1960

Page

5

Buckeye Trail Aims Open Two Sections by Fall

Buckeye Trail Association seeks public use of two cross state sections early next fall with one route through Hocking County and another south of Senecaville Lake in Noble County. Plans include alternate scenic detours and a northeastern Athens County segment pending land rights and weather delays. The association, a non profit group led by Dr Roy Fairfield, expects a ten year completion with about 90 miles approved so far.

Buckeye Trail Association Roy P. Fairfield Fairfield Athens County Hocking County Senecaville Lake Noble County Chillicothe Tar Hollow Vinton County Lake Hope Haydenville Orbis Orbiston Sunday Creek Coal Company Trimble Wildlife Area George M. Jones Coal Company Glouster Wayne National Forest Burr Oak Lake Buckeye Trail Cincinnati Ohio River Ripley Portsmouth Gallipolis Pomeroy Marietta Senecaville Dam Hillsboro McConnelsville Senecaville Kenneth Crawford Columbus Auto Parts Dr. Fairfield Euclid Ave Athens Ohio William B. Price Dublin Rd Columbus

Revised Estimates Submitted On Jenni son Ave Street Repair

Logan city council heard revised costs for Jenni son Ave from Spring St to Warner Ave. The estimate averages 24 481, with 21 127 50 to property owners and 3 354 50 to the city for cemetery frontage. A third reading was postponed to April 12 as residents sign a petition supporting the improvement.

LOGAN Jennison Ave Spring St Warner Ave City Council John Owens Owens Council Short St Front St W. Hunter Carborundum Co Hunter St Elm St Hunter Main St West Elementary W. Hunter St Third St Betty Ave

Union Furnace Seniors Present It Walks at Midnight

Union Furnace High School seniors rehearse for a three act mystery comedy It Walks at Midnight. The April 1 performance features a haunting ghost in Deep Shadows a body-finding ape boy and a Latin quoting tramp. Cast includes Leroy Van Bibber Hershel Anderson David Farmer Harold Sinnott Buddy Sickles Beverly Loomis Louise Cline Sandy Beck Karen Karns Nancy Zimmerman Kay Turner.

Union Furnace Union Furnace High School Jocko Lucuis Leroy van Bibber Hershel Anderson David Farmer Harold Sinnott Buddy Sickles Beverly Loomis Louise Cline Sandy Beck Karen Karns Nancy Zimmerman Kay Turner

Dog causes collision on Route 33 near Logan

Two cars collided on Route 33 south of Logan with no injuries. Eugene Mohler, 17, Logan Route 3, slowed for a dog crossing the road. John W. McGathey, 20, Haydenville, failed to stop and was cited for following too closely.

Logan Route 33 Here Eugene Mohler John W. MacGathey Haydenville Mohler McGathey Hocking

Jacksonville Awards Fire Truck Contracts in Village Council

Jacksonville village council awarded two contracts for chassis and equipment for the town’s new fire truck. Bids totaled $9,649.37 under the $10,000 bond issue, with Gail Watkins Implement Co. of Athens winning the chassis bid at $3,014.37 and The Harry Sutphen and Sons Co. of Columbus the apparatus bid at $6,635. The equipment includes body, hose, tank, pump, and firefighting gear. The station is about 80 percent complete and will house the truck. it’s the first new fire truck since the early 1930s. Public funds show a general balance of $843.45.

Jacksonville Gail Watkins Implement Co Athens Harry Sutphen and Sons Co Columbus

Cubs Work On Books GLOUSTER Cub Scout Den Report

Cub Scout Den 1 met at the scout room Monday evening with den mother Mrs Ed Moore and Den Chief John McAllister in charge. They worked on a scrapbook cover and the monthly theme My Home State, announced a skit for the pack meeting, and held a dues roll call. Rickey Humphrey won a contest on out of state license plates. Cubs Pete Moore Darrell Dugan Paul Moore Joey Mesaros John Savel and Tommy Hook attended with guests Mrs Howard Humphrey and Gary.

Glouster Den Ed Moore John McAllister Rickey Humphrey Pete Moore Darrell Dugan Paul Moore Joey Mesaros John Savel Tommy Hook Howard Humphrey Gary

Births and admissions at Hocking Valley Hospital

Mr and Mrs Robert Wilder Muth Logan welcome a son. Admitted are Mrs Woodrow Browning Laurelville Route 1 for surgery Mrs Harry St Clair Logan for surgery Mrs Claude Burns Logan Route 2 and son Edward Nelson Logan William Garrett Logan Mrs Leonard Kneece Laurelville Route 1.

Robert Wildermuth, Logan Woodrow’ Browning Laurelville Harry St. Clair Logan Claude Burns Edward Nelson William Garrett Leonard Kneece Henry Louisa Bob Smith Jack Druger Ralph Adcock Bob Canfield W. P. Guess Bob Weis Robert Sayers Mike Summers Ned Gabriel Ray Perkins William S. Miller

Birthday Dinner Honors Elbert Maxwell in Jacksonville

Elbert Maxwell celebrated his birthday Sunday with a home dinner in Jacksonville. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. George Burdiss and family, Diane and John of Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Maxwell of Pataskala, and the hostess Mrs. Elbert Maxwell.

Jacksonville Elbert Maxwell George Burdiss Diane and John Columbus Arnold Maxwell Pataskala

Logan High School Honor Student Receives Army Discharge

Pfc. Richard Donahey, son of Mr and Mrs R S Donahey of Walnut Drive, returned home after an honorable discharge from the Army on March 14. He enlisted June 29 after graduating Logan High School as first honor student.

Logan Richard Donahey R. S. Donahey Walnut Dr Donahey Logan High School

Logan Harolds Saulters and Carol Ezmura in Colum bus incident

Harold L. Saulters 38 and Carol E. Fmura 19 were involved in an incident on Logan Route 1. Saulters worked at a restaurant. Fmura was at home.

Logan Harold L. Saulters Columbus Carol E. Fmura

Mobile Home Taxes Due In Logan County

Logan county auditor Carl Engle reminds that April 1 is the deadline to pay 1960 taxes on house trailers. The full year tax is $18 per trailer with quarterly reductions. A $1 daily penalty applies after 30 days, max $25, plus the tax. In 1959, 115 owners paid taxes.

Logan Carl Engle

City Employes Attend OSU Conference

Logan city employes Robert Blankenship and Edward Miller attend a weeklong OSU program on water and sewage treatment. Blankenship leads the sewage plant as chief operator and Miller directs the water pumping plant as chief engineer.

Logan—City Robert Blankenship Edward Miller Ohio State University Blankenship Miller

Glouster WSCS Plans Thursday Meeting at Church

The Glouster Methodist Church WSCS will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the church social rooms. Mrs Harold Wilson serves as program leader and Mrs Willis Blower as devotional leader. Hostesses are Mrs Ernest Byers and Mrs T D McAfoose.

Glouster WSCS Glouster Methodist Church Harold Wilson Willis Blower Ernest Byers T. D. McAfoose

Loyal Women's Class Sends Cards at Glouster Church

The Loyal Women's Class of the Glouster Church of Christ met in the church social rooms with 15 members. Hostesses Mrs. Elizabeth Waldeck and Mrs. Virgie Gadnai led the session, cards were sent to three members, and a luncheon and readings followed the Mizpah Benediction.

Glouster Glouster Church of Christ Elizabeth Waldeck Virgie Gadnai Mary Johnston

Twins Among Draftees From Hocking County

Logan district reports three draftees Tuesday at Ft. Hayes Columbus. Roy D. Evans Ralph D. Evans and Robert L. Ervin are sons of local families. The Evans twins have two older brothers already in the armed forces.

Logan Hocking County Ft. Hayes Columbus Roy D Ralph D. Evans Evans Robert L. Ervin William Ervin

Sportsmen to Meet Glouster at Eagle Hall

The Sportsmen Club will meet at Eagle's Hall Thursday at 7 30 p m with refreshments to follow.

Glouster Sportsmans Club Eagle's Hall

Visiting Sister Glouster in Pittsburgh This Week

Mrs. Goldie Willis is in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania visiting her sister Mrs. Ruth McCune and other relatives this week.

Glouster Goldie Willis Pittsburgh Ruth McCune

Foreign Market Threat To Industry Explained

Kiwanis and Rotary Club joint meeting in Brandts Mecca room featured K G Reider of Cleveland discussing Far East manufactured goods. Reider cited low labor costs and Japanese output flooding the U S market, warning of potential job losses and impact on General Electric and domestic producers. Rotarian hosts present, 1960-61 officers announced.

Logan Far East Kiwanis Rotary Clubs Mecca Brandts Restaurant K. G. Reider Cleveland General Electric Co Reider Japan Hong Kong United States B. G. Greenman Rotary Ell Fitzgerald

Mrs Kathryn Nease Expected for Several Days at St Marys

Mrs. Kathryn Nease is expected to be a patient for several days at St Marys Hospital in Huntington after undergoing major surgery there. Mrs. Homer Noble has spent several days in Huntington with her mother.

Kathryn Nease St. Mary’s Hospital Huntington Homer Noble

Ice Fishing Still Popular on Lake Burr Oak

Spring seems near yet Lake Burr Oak remains icy with ice fishing thriving. Bluegill and some bass reported. boating waits on warmer days. Snow totals reach 51 inches since November 1. water height 721.31. air at 5 to 40 degrees. precipitation 0.17 inch.

Harold W. Vaughn Lake Burr Oak Burr Oak Eveland

Grange and Civic Meetings Across Town This Week

Plymouth Grange 1856 meets at the grange hall Thursday at 8 p m conferring degrees with a birthday supper after. Logan Squaw Club hosts Mrs. Laura Watkins at Poca hontas hall 7 30 p m with a bake sale to follow. Venus Chapter 76 CES holds initiation at the Masonic Temple 7 30 p m. United Bible Class and hat sale at the Methodist Church 7 30 p m chaired by Mrs. Roy Beougher. PYA Class chili supper 6 30 p m at EUB Church educational unit Bring bowls and silverware. Antioch Grange round and square dance Saturday 8 30 p m music by Vickorys Buckeye Rangers Grangers and friends invited.

Plymouth Grange No. 1856 Grange Hall Logan Squaw Club Pocahontas Hall Laura Watkins United Bible Class Methodist Church Roy Beougher EUB Church Educational Unit Antioch Grange Vickory Buckeye Rangers

X Ray Visit Set at Morrison Store Jacksonville

A mobile chest X ray unit will be at Morrison Store in Jacksonville Friday 6 to 9 p.m. The service is open to all adults 18 and over and requires no appointment.

Jacksonville Morrison Store

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