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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1948

Page

12

Logan Union Seeks Recognition At City Council Meeting

Logan CIO union representative Herbert Sines urged recognition of the Logan Public Workers Union 789 while clashing with City Solicitor C Wood Bowen over legality. No action was taken. The council approved water line plans for a General Electric plant, with notes to cover costs, and authorized sewer and street light projects in West Logan.

Logan Herbert Sines CIO Logan Public Workers’ Union 789 City Workers’ Union C. Wood Bowen Boyd V. Wright Ice Bowen Supreme Court Sines Clifford Beal Homer Redick General Electric Roger W. Friend Friend Frank Fox Warren Johnson Harry Shaw West Logan Betty and Hunter Friesner Ave

Logan High Seniors Lead Honor Roll At Fourth Six Weeks

Logan High School reports 26.7 percent of seniors on the honor roll for the fourth six weeks as the entire student body reaches 20.5 percent in the select classification. Juniors follow with 24.6 percent, sophomores 12.4 percent. list includes named seniors and juniors such as Shirley Brandon and Mary Ann Beougher.

Logan Logan High School Howard Kirk Shirley Brandon Cherry Brown Lou Ann Campbell Ruth Dolan Leota Pittman Bernice Redd Betty Lou Risch Lawrence Schaad Teresa Geiger Marilyn Green Patricia Heine Donna Hughes Barbara Mauk Pat Rose Roberta Schmitter Jayne Shriner Virginia Smith Patty Swartz Marcia Taylor Reenee Woods Bonnie Fox Marilyn Garverick Betty Wright Betty Bowles Pat Lackey Louise Lash Celia Park Phyllis Shorr Martha Shonk Helen Acker Don Ansel Shirley Larimer Mary M. Myers Lillian Richards Ronnie Soliday Betty Hankison Margaret Johnston Janet Lou Norris Betty Schaad Rose Weiland David Derr Evelyn Lanning Jim Myers Rosemary Wahl Nancy White Gloria Becker Neil Goss Norma Redick Martha Burgess Marjorie Harwood Jean Howdyshell Rudy Rempel

Real Estate Tax Take Reaches Biggest Half Year Total

Logan officials report the first half of 1948 yielded 178 423 34 in real estate tax collections, a rise from 1947 and continuing growth since 1945. The city of Logan led with 63 518 07, followed by Green Township 15 848 66 and Starr Township 12 376 92 as key contributors.

Logan Ralph Moorhead Moorhead Harry Smith Green Township Starr Township Falls Township Benton Township Ward Township Good Hope Marion Salt Creek Perry Township Laurel Washington Township

Hocking Hospital Notes Admit Births Dismissals

Logan area report from Hocking Valley Hospital lists admission of Lawrence Wartham of Enterprise after an accident. Birth announcements include a son for Mr and Mrs Charles Gang of Logan Route 4 and a daughter for Mr and Mrs Sam Jett of Logan. Dismissals include Stanley Wilts of New Straitsville and several local residents.

Logan Hocking Valley Hospital Lawrence Wartham Enterprise Charles Gang Sam Jett Stanley Wilts New Straitsville Francis Thompson Andrew Ballard Carbon Hill Emmett Forrest Nelsonville Dwight Rizer Jerry Shaw

Chauncey Hosts Sunday Dinner Guests

Mr and Mrs Daniel Fulton of Millfield entertained Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs Bernard Bowers Sr and Jr, Miss Loretta Mae Bowers, Robert Corbin and Mr and Mrs Frank Shirkey of Columbus.

Chauncey Daniel Fulton Millfield Bernard Bowers, Sr Bernard Bowers, Jr Loretta Mae Bowers Robert Corbin Frank Shirkey Columbus

Benny Nogrady Undergoes Appendectomy in Sheltering Arms

Chauncey Benny Nogrady of Truetown underwent an appendectomy at Sheltering Arms hospital late last week. His physicians report his condition as favorable and stable.

Chauncey Benny Nogrady Truetown Sheltering Arms Hospital

Sales Tax Coupons Rise in Hocking County

Under spring weather last week business in Hocking County showed a sharp rise in sales tax coupon purchases, Ralph Moorhead reported. For the week ending March 20, $3,886.42 in coupons were bought, up $1,476.61 from 1947, and year to date stamp sales are about $5,410.04 higher than last year.

Logan Hocking County Ralph Moorhead Moorhead

Red Cross Campaign Totals Reach 4235 in Logan County

Logan totals show 4235 raised for the 1948 Red Cross drive led by Russell Young, with 3527.87 from Logan and 708 from the county area. Funds from rural solicitors are incomplete, as chairmen urge reports due by week’s end.

Logan Red Cross Hocking County Russell Young Young First Ward Second Ward Third Ward Fourth Ward Webb Summit Laurel Township Marion Township Gore Perry Township Rockbridge Enterprise Falls Township Laurelville Salt Creek

Logan 4-H Leaders Toasted In OSU Ceremony

Three 4-H club leaders from Hocking County receive recognition pins at Canfield Hall on the Ohio State University campus. Grace Harsh earns 20 years as adviser to the Wi-Du-Rite club, Mrs. Ralph Swartz completes 10 years with Matinee Stitchers, and Noel North marks five years with Union Livestock.

LOGAN Hocking County Canfield Hall Ohio State University New York Central Railroad Grace Harsh Scotts Creek Ralph Swartz Noel North Union Livestock Group

Garden Club Meet Featuring Mrs. Thomas Wolfe

Chauncey Garden Club members gather Thursday at 7 30 p m at Eileen Bridgewater home High Street with Ruth Bridgewater presiding Mrs Thomas Wolfe Ath ens state president of garden clubs will speak at the event.

Chauncey Chauncey Garden Club Eileen Bridgewater High St Ruth Bridgewater Thomas Wolfe Athens

Combined 4 H Clubs Plan Achievement Day

Logan Gore 4 H clubs set Achievement Day for Thursday at 730 p m in the Gore School county agricultural agent Harold Ruggles says awards will be given and the program will be announced later

LOGAN Gore Gore School Harold Ruggles

Judge Grants Divorce in Logan A Case on Cruelty

Rosella Steele is granted a divorce from Ross Steele in common pleas court findings of extreme cruelty. The plaintiff receives custody of two minor children. A separation agreement detailing property rights and child support was approved by Judge Harley Meyer. The couple married March 29 1924.

Sister’s Serious Illness Prompts Family Trip

Rex Nagle of Millfield travels to Akron with Mrs Nagle after reports of the serious illness of Mrs Nagle’s sister.

Chauncey Rex Nagle Millfield Akron

Pre-Easter Services Held At Trimble Church of Christ

Three pre Easter prayer services are being conducted this week in Trimble Church of Christ. Mrs Pearl Christman led the first service Monday night. The second service is Wednesday at 7 p m and the last Friday at 7 p m under the Shelton Missionary Society. Choir rehearsal for Sunrise Easter service and evangelistic meeting follow Wednesday night.

Chauncey Trimble

Sorority Musicale Held by Delta Kappa Gamma

LOGAN Alpha Xi chapter Delta Kappa Gamma held a music ale at Miss Minnie Louise Bowen’s East Hunter Street home. Ruth Ann Norris and Mrs. Ralph Poston performed with accompanist Jean Ann Prather. President Mary Connor led the coffee service. many members and guests attended, with Delta Kappa Gamma ties and corsages.

Logan Mary Connor Mabel Olson Mary Ward Edna Felt Maybelle Durst Alpha Lamia Chapter Athens Doris Allen New Lexington Winnie Armstrong Laurelville Beryl Dawson Corning Gladys Folden Gladys Forshey Katie Johnson Nelsonville Faith Krinn Mary Ruth Krinn Florence Larimer Virginia McCullough Somerset Amelia Moodie New Straitsville Elizabeth Newton Helen Rush Margaret Rush Berdena Shupe Nelle Swackhamer Ruth Thompson Helen Washburn Gladys Webb Opal Wylie Gibisonville Janet Carr Minnie Louise Bowen Martha Kruger Grace Orr

Mrs Fulton Hosts Millfield Bridge Club

Mrs Jessie Fulton hosted a Thursday night bridge club at her Millfield home with three tables. High scorer was Louise White, followed by Elizabeth Patton and Mabel Smith. low was Georgia Nagle. Refreshments came in St Patricks Day attire. Other guests included Florence Howard, Garnet Blower, Grace Border, Bertha Sanders, Helen Sanders, Ruth Omen, Elizabeth Willis, Francis Wallace, Louise White, Elizabeth Patton, Mabel Smith, Georgia Nagle.

Chauncey Jessie Fulton Millfield Louise White Elizabeth Patton Mabel Smith Georgia Nagle St. Patrick's Day Florence Howard Garnet Blower Grace Border Bertha Sanders Helen Sanders Ruth Omen Elizabeth Willis Francis Wallace

Chauncey Personal Notes From Millfield Area Visit

Weekend visitors fill Millfield as Chauncey hosts Dr. and Mrs. C N Sanders and sons Bob and Bill. Athens guests include Mr. and Mrs. Walter Musgrave. Elizabeth Robinett of Millfield visits Trimble. Mrs. Mary Cartwright of Greens Run shows slight improvement in illness. Evan Morgan of The Plains visits Chauncey. Charles G Leffler and Columbus host family in Chauncey. Roy Lewis from Chillicothe spends Sunday with Chauncey relatives.

Chauncey Hazel Lahugh Columbus C. N. Sanders Bob Bill Millfield Walter Musgrave Athens Sanders Elizabeth Robinett Trimble Mabel Sisson Mary Cartwright Greens Run Evan Morgan the Plains

Cincinnati Market Report March 24 Hog Cattle Poultry Prices

Salable hogs steady with varying 160 to 400 lb ranges. sows and heavier hogs noted. Cattle receipts limited. steers and heifers uneven, mostly steady. cows and bulls steady to high. Poultry prices listed for heavy birds and fryers. butter and potatoes quoted. consumer and wholesale potato grades provided.

Cincinnati

Sudan Grass Supplement Advocated in Mason County Farming

In the past two weeks hundreds of acres in Mason County have been plowed for sudan grass to supplement pastures. The notice urges farmers to diversify from bluegrass, reports increases in milk production on sudan pasture, and provides seeding guidance including rates, timing, lime and fertilizer needs to maintain livestock output.

Point Pleasant Mason County Sudan

Logan Club Hosts Luncheon and Delegates Named

Mrs J G Cole hosted the Tourist Club luncheon at Blosser's Restaurant. Mrs Robert Work led the business session naming delegates to the state federation meeting in April: Mrs Lester Risch, Mrs Carlton Bright, and Mrs Nellie Adams. Mrs Robert Keynes spoke on Luther Burbank and his garden innovations. The club honored Mrs Charles Allen for 50 years of membership.

Bake Sale Arranged by Wilkesville Presbyterians

Ladies of the Presbyterian Church sponsor a food and bake sale at the K of P Hall on Saturday to raise funds for church needs. Proceeds go to church funds.

Wilkesville

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