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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1961

Page

2

Election Held By Book Club Hosts Junior Tourists

Logan Mrs Dean Dolli Lar son hosted the Junior Tourist Book Club with Mrs Richard S Brandt in charge. Officers for the coming season were chosen: Wilbur Lanning Jr president Walter Leonard vice president Ralph Poston secretary Kenneth Price treasurer. Five members attended with two guests Mrs Grant Byrnes and Mrs Lloyd Heinlein.

Wilbur Lanning Jr Walter Leonard Ralph Poston Kenneth Price Grant Byrnes Lloyd Heinlein

Recognition program honors Scout Troop 160 at church meeting

At Westminster House, First United Presbyterian Church, Scout Troop 160 members and families were honored during the Couples' Club March meeting. Robert Newcomb from Columbus spoke, renewing the club charter and praising leaders George Crow and Michael Summers. The Scouts staged two skits and tickets were sold for an April pancake supper and a square dance on April 15 with Jo Hardy calling.

Couples’ Club Westminster House First United Presbyterian Church Robert Newcomb Columbus George Crow Michael Summers David Yaw Jo Hardy Pomeroy

Notice of Lands to Be Forfeited to the State of Ohio

A list of lands and parcels certified delinquent for two years in various townships including Lodi and Troy. Names attached include Dorothy Blackford and Locke, Leslie Cruikshank, James H. Sutton, Stella Ann Lawyer, and others. Totals list acreage and assessed amounts such as 340 100 Rome and 15.87 oil and gas figures with tax figures and valuations.

State OF Ohio

Mother Celebrates Becky Redds Seventh Birthday

Mrs. William Redd of Logan Route 4 hosted a party for Becky Redds seventh birthday with help from Mrs. James Jurgensmier. Guests enjoyed Easter baskets and candy eggs, and Becky opened a surprise live puppy from her parents. Attendees included Stevie Brown Randy Wilkinson Larry Walker John Walker Julia Kinney Joy Comstock Beverly Hagan Kathy Jurgensmier and Kimmie Inboden. Stevie Jurgensmier and Billy Cox sent gifts but could not attend.

Logan Becky William Redd Logan Route 4 James Jurgensmier Stevie Brown Randy Wilkinson Larry Walker John Walker Julia Kinney Joy Comstock Beverly Hagan Kathy Jurgensmier Kimmie Inboden Stevie Jurgensmier Billy Cox

Bike Tag Sale Starts In Logan Schools

Sale of 1961 bicycle licenses began yesterday in Logan schools. Officers visit schools to sell green and white tags to be displayed by April 1. Licenses sold Wednesday at St. John’s Catholic School and Thursday at West Elementary. Tags issued Friday at East School and Monday at Central Elementary and the Junior High School.

St. John’s Catholic School West Elementary East School Central Elementary

Hocking Valley Hospital Admits and Discharges

Ralph Bond of Columbus Leroy Clark of Logan and Betty Steele of Gore Route 1 admitted for medical treatment. Virgil Harkins and Connie Graves, both of McArthur, discharged from Hocking Valley Hospital.

Leroy Clark Logan Etty Steele Gore Route 1 Virgil Harkins McArthur Connie Graves

Logan Man Returned For Parole Violation

Logan man John Warren age 25 of 127 Friesner Ave was returned to Mansfield Reformatory Wednesday for parole violation. Sheriff Paul Hartman said Warren was escorted by parole officer Forrest Patterson. Warren had been interrogated by city police on suspicion of fraud and other offenses.

Logan Mansfield Reformatory Paul Hartman John Warren Friesner Ave Reformatory Forrest Patterson Warren

Logan Mayor Myers Attends Ohio Mayors Association Meet

Logan Mayor Francis Myers travels to Columbus to attend sessions of the Mayor's Association of Ohio at Pick-Fort Hayes Hotel. The meeting runs through Friday noon with a legislative summary a panel on housing code enforcement and a talk by Chet Long.

Logan Francis Myers Columbus Mayor’s Association of Ohio Ohio Chet Long

Hubcaps Stolen From Vehicle in Logan

Logan police were told by Victor Rieder of 714 East Second Street that four hubcaps were taken from his car. He suspects the theft occurred Tuesday night at Scenic Lanes or after he returned home.

Logan Victor Rieder Second St Rieder

Easter Program Displayed by Hocking Grange Members

Hocking Grange members enjoyed a varied Easter program at their meeting led by program chair miss wanda wagoner assisted by mrs. d e hedges and miss esther hedges. Faith krinn narrated the resurrection and a tableau spring blossoms was performed by shull and lindsey with a piano piece by karl hartman. easter bonnets were paraded and an egg hunt entertained children while ill members add west wing mcbroom and mrs wayne timberlake were noted. a business session urged tickets for the county grange banquet at logan high school cafeteria tuesday.

Charles Geil Marion Beery County Grange Logan High School Porter Heigle Ebert McBroom Wayne Timberlake

Logan Community Calendar Highlights Local Meetings

Logan events for Thursday March 23 include Venus Chapter 76 at Masonic Temple for an obligation night with a white elephant gift, Logan Squaw Club meeting at Poca hontas Hall hosted by Mrs. Albert McKinzie, and Lake Logan Farm Bureau Council at Joe Nihiser home. Supper at Gibisonville EUB Church starts 5 pm. Jolly Double Five Club at Mrs. Charles Schorr’s home. Nondescript Club dinner at Brandt’s. Rockbridge EUB Ladies Aid bake sale at Ohio Power Co. 9 am. Laurel Valley Grange at 7:30 pm with potluck and program. Farm Bureau Women’s Committee 1:30 pm at Ohio Power Co. auditorium. United Bible Class 7:30 pm at First Methodist Church. all members asked to bring a hat. date note indicates change.

Ces Masonic Temple Logan Squaw Pocahontas Hall Albert McKinzie Lake Logan Farm Bureau Council Joe Nihiser Gibisonville EUB Jolly Double-Five Club Charles Schorr United Bible First Methodist Church

Two Women Granted Uncontested Divorces

Logan Common Pleas records show Ruth E. Hartman granted uncontested divorce from Doyen Hartman for gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty with custody of three minors awarded to Hartman. Mary Tucker granted uncontested divorce from David Tucker Jr for gross neglect of duty with custody and support ordered.

Logan — Common Pleas Ruth E. Hartman Doyen Hartman Mary Tucker David Tucker Jr

Western nations urged to provide 7.5 billion aid yearly

George W. Ball, U S undersecretary of state for economic affairs, urged Bonn audience that major western industrial nations should spend about 7.5 billion dollars annually to aid underdeveloped nations.

Bonn Germany United States George W. Ball U. S

Nine Are Members of Gallon Club

Logan residents join blood donor clubs after a regional bloodmobile visit on February 13. Nine people reached the Eight Pint level, including Charles E. Helber John T. Craig George Crow Robert E. Hansel Robert L. Kornmiller Robert L. Perry Robert B. Carr and others. The Hocking County Red Cross chapter lists members across the One to Five Gallon Clubs and reports totals.

Gallon Club Charles E. Helber John T. Craig George Crow Robert E. Hansel Robert L. Kornmiller Robert L. Perry Logan Robert B. Carr Rockbridge Charles Mathias Logan Route 2 Robert H. Allen Hocking Hocking County Irene Mathias

Treasurer Presides At Group Meeting

Mrs Larry Kitch en treasurer of the Jaycee ettes presided at their regular meeting Tuesday evening in the absence of the president and vice president. Hostess Mrs John Goodlive welcomed members at her Church Street home. The group voted to present Mrs Gary Boor with a farewell gift. Prizes were won by Mrs John Saving Mrs Kitchen and Mrs Leland Williams. Mrs Kitchen also received the travel prize. The hostess served a dessert course after the meeting. Attending were Mrs Billy Harwood Mrs George Baradin and Mrs Charles Eaton.

Billy Harwood George Baradin Charles Eaton

Probate Court Meigs County Setstle Accounts Pending Hearing

In Meigs County Ohio probate court fiduciaries filed accounts and vouchers for approval. Cases include Edison Hobstetter guardian of Everett Coleman minor Denver Holter Clara Adams Garfield Adams and Nellie Tracy executrices and Edison Hobstetter guardian of Hollis Hill the incompetent. Hearing set April 22 1961 with five days to file exceptions. Judge F H O'Brien presiding.

Meigs County Ohio Edison Hobstetter Everett H. Coleman May L. Holter Denver Holter Clara Adams Garfield A. Adams Nellie H. Tracy Everett J. Tracy Hollis D. Hill F. H. O'Brien

Probate filings for two estates in Hocking and Logan counties

Inventory and appraisement of the estate of the late Frank Garrett of Oroville filed in Hocking County Probate Court. Appraisers are Jacob A. Keller Herschel Bensonhaver and Roy Anthony. Walter Leonard is administrator. Will of the late Alfred Ferdinand Frantz of Logan admitted to probate. Sole legatee is his wife Bessie, nominated executrix without bond.

Logan Frank Garrett Oroville Hocking County Jacob A. Keller Herschel Bensonhaver Roy Anthony Walter Leonard Alfred Ferdinand Frantz Bessie

Supreme Court rejects appeal in reporter contempt case

The Supreme Court refused Mrs. Vi Murphy of Colorado Springs Colorado an appeal over a 30 day sentence for contempt after she refused to disclose a confidential news source.

Washington Supreme Court Vi Murphy Colorado Springs Colo

Three Hocking County Brothers Cited for Burglary

Laurelville trio Raymond 23 Kenneth 18 and Francis 25 Hedges cited in Common Pleas Court on two counts of breaking and entering uninhabited dwellings at night. They allegedly entered cabins of William Biessing and Clarence Hinkle on Nov 15 and stole items some hidden in Fairfield County. Kenneth confessed implicating brothers. Raymond once fled 17 days. Each held on $1500 bond.

Logan Hocking County Common Pleas Court Hubert Lappen Raymond Hedges Kenneth Hedges Laurelville William Biessing Clarence Hinkle Fairfield County Kenneth Francis

Brick Co Resumes Production at Logan Plant After Shutdown

General Hocking Brick Co. resumes production in Logan after seven week shutdown due to inventory and order delays. Ten production workers join 25 maintenance and loading personnel. about 15 more to be recalled by next week. Total force will be 50, ten fewer than before as automatic equipment takes over some tasks.

LOGAN General Hocking Brick Co

Lodge Records Recovered From Pleasant Ridge Kentucky

Records and paraphernalia of Luckett Masonic Lodge Hodginville Kentucky and the lodge secretary’s property were recovered last week on Pleasant Ridge Road. Sheriff Paul Hartman said Gus Thurman may claim his items. Thurman said the articles were in his stolen December station wagon at Fort Knox and the wagon was found in Chillicothe.

Court Hears Traffic Cases In Hocking County Court

Sally Amerine 23 Creoliet Route 1 was arraigned on driving without a license, pled guilty, fined 20 dollars plus costs after a March 19 accident on Potter Ridge Road near Hue. Lyle Randolph 43 Jane Lew West Virginia appeared in absentia for driving a truck with no mud flaps, fined 10 dollars plus costs. Robert Fetty 33 Pomeroy Route 1 forfeited a 15 dollar appearance bond for crossing a yellow line on Route 33 northwest of Logan.

Logan Sally Amerine Creolit Hocking Ed Smith Potter Ridge Rd Hue Lyle C. Randolph Jane Lew W. Va Robert H. Fetty Pomeroy Route 1

Oslo downhill race pits Olaf against Kekkonen

King Olaf of Norway defeats President Kekkonen of Finland in a goodwill downhill near Oslo. A summit meeting later concluded in Friendly Valley with talks on cooperation and regional ties.

Olaf Norway Kekkonen Finland Oslo Friendly Valley

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Book Club Mrs Dean Dolli Son Warener Ave Richard S. Brandt Brandt Friedrich Duerrenmatt Time Magazine Scout James West David Bell B. G. Greenman James Stewart Walter Ott Stella Ann Et al . Bobo James H. Bobo James H. Shellman O. C. Meek C. L. Tabler Emily Tabler Frank Ogg Fannie Heirs McKinley Charles Wee Lodi Rome Troy Township Oil & Gas McLeash Redtown K Howson, Elizabeth Tolliver, Cordon & Ada Waterloo Township Carbondale York Township Buchtel Corporation First Christian Dye Alice Dye Alice ~ Bort Guisinger Robert Howe Os Garg Wolfburg McGuire John County Board of Revision Common Pleas Athens Board of Revision County Board of Bevinton Allis L Cross Athens County Athens Township King Chester Meore Jarvis Ruth & Francis Williams Jessie Jessie Eee Rowland Willard Hull Frances Ames Durfee Minnie O'Neal James Teee Seer Canaan James Joyce Kisor Joyce Rivers John Rivers Dover Township Chauncey Hes Ie Ou & Gas Hens City 420 Corporation Trimble Marguerite Barth Karl M. Barth Karl M Karl Karl M Bach Brafford Cecilia Brafford Cecilia Bethel Oscar Linscott H L & Lisman Danscar Ridenour Oscar Ridenour Oscar Oscar & Showborn Earnest Buckman George D al Moore Frank Estella Moore Frank & Estella Erees Rutter Gary & Melvin Adkins Ben & Garfield Glouster Corporation Campbell Neil Crawford Miles Crawford Dunlap William & Gladys Lacorte John & Francie Lemoine & Margaret Morris Budiah Budlah Sweeney Sylvia Wee Mackie Lillie Waller Anna Whaley Joseph Elsie Glouster Village School Sa Et Hollister Mandrell, Earl Mandrell Earl Mandrell, Earl Cnn Hocking Valley Hospital Ralph Bond Medi Myers Firestone Jeff Denholm Akron Arthur Edwards Harley Griffin D. F. Hedges McBroom Brandt’s Roy Shelso Ohio Power, Co EUB Ladies Aid Laurel Valley Grange Potluck Farm Bureau Women’s Committee Ohio Power Co Wool Dacron IRLS Subeaster W. Front St Four Gallon Club of Francis Hedges Little Cola Rd Pleasant Ridge Children’s New
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