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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1948

Page

3

Fish Dinner Marks Hocking Meet Annual Gathering

LOGAN A pickerel dinner served to 100 attendees at the Hocking County Fish and Game Association annual meeting held at the Izaak Walton League clubhouse on Lake Logan. State fish and game law changes were discussed and will be presented at the district meeting in Waverly next month. Co. S. Matheny of Haydenville was reelected president. Alex Mowery named vice president and L. M. Ingram secretary treasurer. Arrangements were led by Eid Eberst with Joe Hall John Geiger and Paul Schrader. John Michael and Homer Carter managed dinner.

Hocking Valley Mine Commended By Inspector

The Lost Run No 3 mine in Hocking County operated by the Hocking Valley Mining Company earned praise in a federal Bureau of Mines inspection. The mine with 105 workers and a 400 ton per day output was lauded for ventilation and electrical and fire protection systems and was advised to adjust a fan and add air locks and single ventilating doors with a smoking ban proposed.

Logan Lost Run Hocking County Federal Bureau of Mines Hocking

Good Friday Observed in Logan Churches and Schools

Good Friday was observed in Logan with school dismissal and store closures for special services at Evangelical United Brethren Church. Thursday services at First Presbyterian included reception of new members baptism and communion. Combined services by four churches followed with ministers from each in a two hour program.

Logan Evangelical United Brethren Church First Presbyterian Church Henry L. Carr Methodist Church Nazarene Church Morristown Helen Tattman Frank Boling Pilgrim Holiness Ray Pidcock Young People’s Meeting Seventh Day Adventist R. A. Bata Church OF God Clarence Way Chauncey Millfeld H. H. Latlerty Willispeak Pitven Will Barnssit Gus Graham Zion Frattsvuie Zaleski Wellston Erviees Chyuace Carina Munrfield Iiumpie Greensman Vililfield Trimble J. A. Long Plains Church OF the Nazarene Lena Brandenberg Plains Methodist Church School Charles Caffrey First Evangelical United Brethren A. N. Grueser James Hutchison Junior Christian Endeavor Christopher Marks First Church OF the NE Covenant Miranda Casto Claude Angel WCTU Trinity Lutheran Church Paul D. Holtzen Ladies Guild Voters Assembly Jehovah's Witnesses All Nations ST. Paul's Episcopal Church Rollin S. Polk, Jr Epiphany Nelsonville West Logan Pilgrim Holiness Church Earl Appleman Gore Evangelical OB Earl W. Miller Otterbein Oroville Haydenville G. E. Fisher Murray City Buchtel

Logan-Eldon Carr Accepts Columbus Wholesale Post

Logan-Eldon Carr, a College of Commerce graduate of Ohio State University, has accepted a position with the Dobson-Evans Co. of Columbus, leading wholesale distributors of school supplies and furniture. He is the son of Mr and Mrs George Carr of Warner Ave.

Logan—Eldon Carr College of Commerce Ohio State University Dobson-Evans Co Columbus George Carr Warner Ave

Girl Scouts Color Eggs at Hull Building Meeting

Logan Girl Scout Troop Five gathered Thursday in the Hull Building scout rooms to color eggs with paper and paint. Kay Cannon and Barbara Vore won prizes for the best colored eggs, with Mrs. Vern Robinette present as troop leader and several scouts listed among the attendees.

Myrna Derr Lorraine Holtzen Shirley Derr Judy Arnold Wilma Bishop Martha Gordon Marilyn Powell Alice Greathouse Jackie Goss

Hazel Hoyt Sues for Divorce from John Hoyt on Cruelty

Hazel Hoyt files divorce suit against John Raymond Hoyt in Common Pleas Court alleging extreme cruelty. The petition notes they wed on September 20 1935.

Logan Hazel Hoyt John Raymond Hoyt Common Pleas

PTA Dads Host Meeting At West School

A Logan PTA dads committee hosted over 150 members and guests at West School. Rev Paul N Warner spoke on parent school church and community cooperation. Dr H G Southard discussed health. Plans include Ohio River tour and rummage bake sale.

Logan Parent Teachers Association West School Paul N. Warner H. G. Southard Ohio River Gallipolis Walter Harburgger Ohio PTA Chillicothe Alfred Walgenbeck Harry Galentin Harley St. Clair Harry Meldrim Woodrow Reynolds George Spang George Carr Myron Sholtz James Oliver

Chauncey Receives New Fire Truck Amid Fund Drive

Chauncey welcomes a new fire truck now being installed with pump and equipment after earlier transport delays. The village continues a fundraising drive. residents are asked to donate through listed solicitors or the treasurer W. D. Hines.

Chauncey W. D. Hines

Chauncey couple marks 35th wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Harley Collins of Crooksville Route 1 hosted a March 20 gathering to observe their 35th wedding anniversary and the 10th anniversary of their son in law and daughter Clarence and Mrs Gossman of Crooksville. Guests included Frank Oakley Edwin Gossman Bonnie Johnson Billy Collins and many other local relatives.

Chauncey Harley Collins Crooksville Clarence Gossman Frank Oakley Edwin Gossman Bonnie William Johnson Billy Collins Frank Collins Betty Collins Harold McKahan Cambridge Ohio Thomas Safe Roseville Albert Preston John Collins Max Collins Nina Collins Virgil McKnight William Rittenbury Buchtel Roger

Bake Sale and Bazaar Planned by Naomi Class

The Naomi Class of The Plains Methodist Church will stage an Easter bazaar and bake sale on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Tipton's Store in The Plains. Fancy work and baked goods will be offered for sale.

Chauncey Naomi The Plains Methodist Church Tipton the Plains

Funeral services held for Mrs Claude Wheeler Nashport Ohio

Funeral services for Mrs Claude Wheeler of Nashport Ohio were conducted on Wednesday at Hanover Ohio. Relatives from The Plains attended including Riley Keeton Walter McDonald Mr and Mrs SM Buffington and Mr and Mrs George Keeton.

Chauncey Claude Wheeler Nashport Ohio Hanover the Plains Riley Keeton Walter McDonald S. M. Buffington George Keeton

Mrs Locke Recovers After Chauncey Appendectomy

Mrs J H Locke of Chauncey is at Sheltering Arms Hospital recovering from an appendectomy. A church service and devotional events are announced with a sermon by the pastor at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Easter observances including sunrise service at 6 a.m. and Good Friday service with Communion.

Locke Chauncey J. H. Locke Sheltering Arms Hospital

Easter church services and programs across Levan area

Local church notices list Easter sermons and events from First Evangelical and many area chapels. Services include The Empty Tomb sermon, sunrise services, cantatas, baptisms, youth fellowships, and church meetings across multiple congregations and towns.

Logan Knights Templar Sponsor Easter Sunrise Services

Logan Commandery 78 of the Knights Templar sponsors Easter morning services at the Logan Theater beginning 6 30 a m Sunday. Logan High School chorus directed by Minnie Louise Bowen will sing. Reverend A N Grueser gives the Easter message with Reverend Henry L Carr assisting. all Masonic bodies and the public are invited.

Logan Logan Commandery 78 Knights Templar Logan Theater Logan High School Minnie Louise Bowen A. N. Grueser Henry L. Carr

Hocking Hospital Admits and Births Reported

Admitted Harry C. Pollack of Haydenville for surgery Lewis Burgoon from Logan Route 2 for medical care William O Harrow of Nelsonville for medical care births listed for Melvin and Mrs Thompson New Marshfield a son Mr and Mrs Delbert Canter Murray City a daughter Mr and Mrs Thomas Schultz Nelsonville Route 1 a son Mr and Mrs Paul E Tatman Laurelville Route 1 a son Mr and Mrs Donald Grubb Nelsonville a son Mr and Mrs Earl Rutter Nelsonville Route 1 a daughter dismissed Mrs Robert Dearing The Plains.

Harry C. Pollack Haydenville Lewis Burgoon Logan William O'Harrow Nelsonville Melvin Thompson New Marshfield Delbert Canter Murray City Thomas Schultz Paul E. Tatman Laurelville Donald Grubb Earl Rutter Robert Dearing the Plains

Thress Sues for Divorce in Common Pleas Court

Lorenzo Thress files for divorce in common pleas against May Thress a minor and James Lavely as next friend alleging gross neglect of duty. Petition states marriage occurred November 27 1046.

Logan Common Pleas Court Lorenzo Thress May Thress James Lavely Thress

Ferrel Family Weekend Guests In Dayton

Mrs Elizabeth Ferrel of Chauncey and Mr and Mrs Elmer Ferrel of Athens with Mrs Wilma Ferrel McDonald of Glouster visited Dayton last weekend as guests of Mr and Mrs Lowell Shadan and the Mark Blackford family.

Chauncey Elizabeth Ferrel Elmer Ferrel Athens Wilma Ferrel McDonald Glouster Dayton Lowell Shadan Helen Ferrel Mark Blackford

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