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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1958

Page

10

Fifty Names Drawn for April Jury Duty

Fifty persons were drawn to serve as jurors for the April term of Common Pleas Court in Logan. The first 15 names will form the grand jury, the remaining 35 the petit jury. Drawings were conducted by Dan Langley of Murray City and Forest O. Wolfe of Laurelville.

Logan Common Pleas Garnett Hartley South Bloomingville Marie Johnston June Matheny David Lloyd Glenna Nixon Murray City Vernie Stahr Rockbridge Junior Nixon Evelyn Kuhn Gibisonville Edith Poling Myrtle Larimer Winifred Amnah Neil Decker Glouster Pearl Thacker Mahlon Stump Laureville Dan Langley Forest O. Wolfe Laurelville

Conservation Program Deadline is April 15

Logan area farmers have until April 15 to signup for the 1958 Conservation Reserve Program. The federal program pays annual rent for 3 to 10 years and helps establish conservation practices while boosting wildlife production. Close by are grass legume meadows for pheasants, animal food patches for wildlife, and suitable local farm ponds and pine plantings for winter cover.

Logan Don Young Ohio Young ASC

Administrators Named for Two Athens County Estates

Ada B. Christy of Athens is appointed Administratrix of Ewert C. Christy estate with four month claims period. William C. Rowland of 9 East Washington Street, Athens, is appointed Administrator of Theodore Nagle estate in Troy Township with date of March 12, 1958.

William C. Rowland East Washington Street Athens Ohio Theodore Nagle Troy Township Athens County Harold J. Rose Said

Mae Dicken Appointed Administratrix of Dicken Estate

Notice states Mae Dicken of The Plains Ohio is appointed Administratrix of the Estate of Jess H Dicken also known as Jesse Dicken deceased of Athens County Ohio. Dated March 5 1958. 3-10 (3 otw)

Mae Dicken the Plains Ohio Jess H. Dicken Jesse Dicken Athens County Harold J. Rose Said County

Partition Petition Seeks Division of Oil Leaseholds in Athens County

A. M. Cooper and others residing out of Ohio are named in a March 4 1958 partition petition filed by D. H. Robinson in Athens County Common Pleas Court Cause No 21665. The suit covers a seven eighths interest in a two leaseholds with three oil wells and one gas well on Carthage Township lands. The prayer asks partition or sale with proceeds to tenants in common. answers due by April 1. John F. Mines, attorney.

Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio A. M. Cooper Elm St Parkersburg West Virginia Mildred Dave Hanna Julian St West Va Elmer Patlett Route 1 Washington Welch Seventh St Newell ©. Cooper Gilford Pilchard D. H. Robinson Carthage Athens State of Stout Frank Guthrie Guthrie—McGliothlin and Coen Dinsmore County of Felows Daugherty, Stout Heed Heirs Sam Barnhill W. C. Snodgrass W. C. Midkiff Wayne Swartz W. CC. Midkiff G. C. Roeder H. Robinson John F. Mines

Two Men Arrested for Breaking and Entering Farm Building

Logan officers held Ronald F. Bush 18 of Logan Route 2 and Jack D. Carter 28 of Union Furnace after they allegedly broke the lock and tore a corn crib door near Pearl Rutter on Old McArthur Road. Pearl Rutter filed charges. Deputies Dennis Wilkes and John Wells made the arrest.

Logan Ronald F. Bush Jack D. Carter Union Furnace Pearl Rutter Rutter Bush Carter McArthur Road Dennis Wilkes John Wells

Holiday Ends As Pupils Readjust At East West Schools

A four day school holiday for East Elementary third and fourth graders ended today after a fire damaged East School’s roof and classrooms last Tuesday. Third and fourth graders resumed in a new two room addition at West school while fifth and sixth graders returned to the gym there. East pupils bused to West for the day and lunchroom help was increased to handle extra load. Work on East’s new two room addition continues for first and second graders who will return Wednesday.

LOGAN East Elementary East School West School Grand Rapids Mich West

Glouster Seniors Stage The Skeleton Walks Thursday

Trimble High School Senior Class presents The Skeleton Walks a three act mystery comedy Thursday at 7 30 p m Cast includes Dan Simons as Dr Harold Fersig Elaine Blake Mary Jo Hanley as Mrs Embry and Marilyn Drake as Mrs Lilla Donahue Other roles feature Carolyn Morrison Bill Shover Ray Lucas James Cominsky and Bonnie Van Sickle in disguise The production offers a showcase of student talent on the school stage.

Jane Lowry

Loyal Daughters Count Tax Stamps at Meeting

In GLOUSTER the Loyal Daughters Class of the Church of Christ met with Mrs. Delmar Gladden and Mrs. Harley Kittle. Jane Murray presided as president. Stamps were counted, N. R. Maxwell received an award for most stamps, and saving stamps will continue until October. Convalescent cards were signed for ill members, and 17 members plus two guests attended.

Glouster Church of Christ Delmar Gladden Harley Kittle Jane Murray Lynn Burr N. R. Maxwell John Henshaw Esta Cunningham Jenny Jones Hazel Antle Pauline Myers Emmett Anderson

Bricker and Lausche Vote Against Price Controls Freeze

In Washington on Friday Senators Bricker and Lausche voted against a one year freeze in government price controls and farm commodity allotments at not less than 1957 levels as the Senate approved the measure 48 to 32.

Washington Ohio John W. Bricker Frank J. Lausche Senate

Chauncey Personal Notes of Local Visits

Mr. and Mrs. A L Preston visited friends in Crooksville and Parkersburg. Recent guests include Mr. and Mrs. Ted Langley of Murray City in Parkersburg, Miss Ruth Simpson visiting family in Columbus, and Cincinnati guests Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hall. Other visits featured the Barkers in Columbus and Mt. Sterling, plus Jim and Chris Lopez and Loper family in The Plains and Grove City.

Chauncey A. L. Preston Fred Preston Ted Langley Murray City Dale Gillespie Parkersburg Ruth Simpson Columbus Myrtle Simpson Lois Simpson Charles Hall Cincinnati H. C. Collins Crooksville Harold Barker Ralph Barker Barbara Sue Ann Barker Sue Ann Jack Hillyer Mt. Sterling Raymond Tucker James Lopez Jimmie Johnny Grove City Lopers James Loper the Plains Bob Simon Patricia Elizabeth Bobby John Simon Greens Run

Martha Class Holds All Day Quilting at Millfield Church

Eight members and guest Mrs. Susie Bell attended a Wednesday meeting of the Martha Class at Millfield Christian Church for a covered dish dinner and all day quilting in the social rooms. The March 26 meeting will include a business session.

Susie Bell Martha Millfield Christian Church

Chauncey Dover Fire Board Elects Hamer Chief

The Chauncey Dover Fire Board elected Jack Hamer Chief of the Volunteer Fire Dept at a recent meeting. Terrence Cunningham resigned as chief. Hamer named William Gretz first assistant and John Kessell second assistant.

Chauncey Chauncey- Dover Fire Board Jack Hamer Volunteer Fire Dept Terrence Cunningham Hamer William Gretz John Kessell

Canasta Club Meets Mrs Schoonover at Odette Club

Mrs Schoonover hosted the Odette Canasta Club Thursday evening with Miss Sheila Smith as guest player. Prizes went to Mrs Clark Preston for high score and Mrs Jean Ball for low score. a gift was presented to the hostess. Refreshments were served.

William H. Schoonover Odette Anasta Sheila Smith Clark Preston Jean Ball

Millfield Needle Club Meets At Mrs Fulton Home

The Millfield Needle Club met Thursday evening at Mrs. Jessie Fulton’s home with nine members attending for sewing and a social hour. Mrs. Fulton served a dessert course.

Millfield Needle Club Jessie Fulton

Significance of Life Tied to Establishing the Kingdom

The article asserts life’s purpose lies in helping establish the kingdom of God through personal acknowledgment and professions of truth by each individual. It emphasizes spiritual duty and individual faith as the path to collective religious aim.

Uaelen Tolstot

Three Arrested for Traffic Violations in Logan

Police arrested Gerald Roof 28 Murray City Clifford Barber 65 Nelsonville and Robert McIntosh 20 Logan Sunday morning on traffic charges. Roof cited for speeding at E Front St Barber for running a red light at Main and Culver and McIntosh for reckless operation. All to be arraigned before Mayor Francis Myers.

Logan E. Front St Gerald E. Roof Murray City Clifford Barber Nelsonville Main Culver Robert F. McIntosh Francis Myers

FHA Group Builds Home Safety Display at Union Furnace High

National Future Homemakers of America Week opens and is observed by Starr Washington Chapter at Union Furnace High School. The group promotes better home and community life through a store window display titled Safety in the Home, as explained by advisor Mrs Jane Starrett.

LOGAN Starr-Washington Union Furnace High School Jane Starrett FHA Union Furnace

Bremen Man Is Fined for Reckless Operation

Edward A. Kessler, 28, of Bremen Route 1, was arraigned Sunday in Mayor Francis Myers court. He pleaded guilty to reckless operation and was fined 10 dollars plus costs.

Bremen Logan Edward A. Kessler Francis Myers Kessler

Poplar Ridge Social Notes Highlights Local Visits

Miss Phyllis Mollohan attended the wedding of Miss Patty Patterson and Lawrence Jeffries at the Cheshire Methodist Church with Rev. Chester Lemley officiating. The column lists numerous visits and gatherings among residents of Cheshire White Oak Road Gallipolis Middleport Kayfork Eno Galligar Evergreen Lee Clark Turkey Run and nearby communities.

Phyllis Mollohan Patty Patterson Lawrence Jeffries Methodist Church Cheshire Chester Lemley Fred Bartles Point Pleasant Creed Beck Creed, Jr Carnell Vance Middleport Phyllis Merritt Don Karr Reva Clark Happy Homes Club George French Methodist Wendell Roush Roy Thaxton Ernest Carpenter Marie Thomas Richard Hearn Galligar W. Va Donald Lovejoy Kayfork Sadie Yates Ferdie Jones Eno Jones Belle Jones Clinton Jones Della Staley Charleston Laura Peck Bobby Swisher Gerald Swisher John Francis Hubert Lillie McCormick Evergreen Lee Clark Line Clark Bud Durst Turkey Run Alva Viare

Benson to Address Buckeye Farm and Home Week Luncheon

Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson will speak at the Ohio State University opening session of Farm and Home Week. The Ohio Junior Chamber of Commerce will name its outstanding young farmer of the year and award the top three contest winners from 27 nominees. The Ohio Bankers Association hosts more than 200 farmers with long term university approved accounts, as 54 long term record holders receive certificates.

Columbus Ezra Taft Benson Ohio State University Ohio Junor Chamber of Commerce Chambers of Commerce Ohio Bankers Association Ohio

Mr. French Dies Sunday in Mount St. Mary Hospital

Glouster resident Monroe French, 94, died Sunday morning after a short illness. A retired coal miner, he will lie in state at Norbert W. Johnston funeral home after 5 p.m. Monday. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home, with burial in Walnut Hills Cemetery near Columbus.

Glouster Monroe French Mount St. Mary Hospital Norbert W. Johnston Walnut Hills Cemetery Columbus

Seventeen-Year-Old Mothers Held as Fugitives

New Orleans report states Alice Fay Martin and Mary White Reno, both 17, were arrested on a routine check and identified as fugitives from Ohio, California, Florida, Alabama, and New Mexico for shoplifting and passing bad checks. They left Cincinnati three months ago with their babies in Panama City and Cincinnati.

New Orleans Alice Fay Martin Mary White Reno Cincinnati Ohio California Florida Alabama New Mexico

Thea Chapter Set To Meet With GLOUSTER Regular Session

The Thea Chapter will hold a Tuesday meeting with the associate conductress and examining committee providing work. All members are urged to attend. Mrs. Alfred Morris is a patient at Mount St. Mary Hospital in Nelsonville, room 310. Ernest Morris, son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Morris, is a patient at Veterans Hospital in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Mr and Mrs William Colley of Buckeye Lake visit Mrs Colley’s mother, Mrs Alfred Morris.

Glouster Thea Alfred Morris Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Ernest Morris Veteran's Hospital Fayellville N. C William Colley Buckeye Lake

Committee to Meet Glouster Tonight at Mrs Hammond’s

The Pastoral Committee of the Jacksonville Charge will meet at the home of Mrs. Margaret Hammond on Wednesday at 6 30 pm. The notice calls for members to attend the gathering at her residence.

Glouster Jacksonville Margaret Hammond

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