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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1962

Page

6

Bloodmobile Visit Yields 120 Pints in Logan

The Columbus Regional Blood Center collected 120 pints during a two day drive at the Carborundum Plant in Logan. Monday yielded 63 units with 15 rejections and Tuesday 57 units with 12 rejections due mainly to colds and flu. Special thanks were given to Carborundum Co. staff for space, coffee, and transport.

Logan Columbus Hocking John Hildabolt Grant Byrnes Carborundum Co

Girl Scouts Campaign To Develop Logan Camp

Logan area Girl Scouts raise funds for Logan Camp Reckoning Trails on Nickle Plate Road near Logan. J Ward Doering leads merchants and industries contact as candy and cookie sales fund the project. Water well drilled and electricity installed. future plans include a lake, 15 acres cleared, 5000 trees planted and a five year development plan with private contributions.

Logan Nickle Plate Road Ward Doering Logan Girl Scouts Ben Singer Girl Scout Council Soil Conservation Department

Six Weeks Honor Roll For Poston School

The fifth six weeks honor roll is announced for Poston School. Grades list names of students from One to Eight with multiple honorees in each grade, including Janet Dixon Paula Kennard Betty Klinebriel Christy Levering Terri Mash and more.

Poston Janet Dixon Paula Kennard Betty Klinebriel Christy Levering Terri Mash John McClain Judy McDonald David Pidcock

Rotary members view slides of Caribbean trip

Logan Rotary Club met Monday night and heard J. Richard Farmer and his wife describe a February Caribbean trip. They sailed from Mobile, Alabama aboard a freighter, a 25 day journey. Harry Smith served as program chairman. Harold Drake, superintendent of city schools, reported on a recent Hocking County Mental Health Association meeting and its objectives.

Logan Logan Rotary Club J. Richard Farmer Mobile Ala Harry Smith Harold Drake Hocking County Mental Health Association

Wend Baby Jane Lee Born in Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs Robert Wend announce the birth of a daughter Jane Lee on April 28 at Mount St. Mary Hospital in Nelsonville. Grandparents are Mrs Margaret Wend and Mr and Mrs John Hughes. great grandmother is Mrs Charles Michaels of Athens.

Nelsonville Robert Wend W. Franklin Sr Jane Lee Mount St. Mary Hospital Margaret Wend John Hughes Charles Michaels Athens

Driver Fined for LOOMPH in Hocking County

Logan officials report two motorists faced fines from Judge Vaughn Collins. Brian W. Anthony 19 of Brooklyn Heights pled guilty to traveling on Route 33 south better than 100 mph at Nelsonville and was fined 50 dollars plus costs. Lloyd E. Smith 29 of Nelsonville was fined 15 dollars for failure to maintain assured clear distance on Route 33 south after pleading not guilty and case continued.

Brian W. Anthony Brooklyn Heights Cleveland Nelsonville Lloyd E. Smith

Francis Sheik Estate Totals $114045

Logan probate records show the estate of the late Francis Allen Sheik admitted with a total value of 114045 dollars. Appraisers listed were Denzil Weltner Carl Harsh and Jacob Keller.

Logan Francis Allen Sheik Hocking County Denzil Weltner Carl Harsh Jacob Keller

Logan-Pyot Soldier Dale E. Frazier Joins 92d Artillery

Dale E. Frazier, son of Mr and Mrs C A Frazier Logan, has recently arrived in Germany and is assigned to the 92d Artillery as a cannoneer in Battery C. He trained at Fort Sill Oklahoma before deployment.

Logan Pyot Dale E. Frazier C. A. Frazier Germany 92D Artillery C. Frazier Fort Sill Okla

Miss Hartley Engaged To Glenn Chesser In Nelsonville

Nelsonville engaged announces Miss Mary Ann Hartley daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Cagg to Glenn Dale Chesser son of the Rev. and Mrs. Carroll Chesser West Mansfield formerly of New Marshfield A June wedding is planned Miss Hartley is York High School class of 1961 graduate Glenn Chesser is a Waterloo High School alumnus employed by General Telephone in Athens

Nelsonville Lawrence Cagg Mary Ann Hartley Glenn Dale Chesser Carroll Chesser West Mansfield New Marshfield Hartley York High School Chesser Waterloo High School General Telephone Co Athens

Logan Calendar May 2 3 events for local groups

Logan calendar lists May 2 regular meetings for Fagles Ladies Auxiliary D of A and Miller Chapel Grange with pot lucks and prizes. May 3 open meeting at East Elementary with Senator Mechem speaking, plus several club gatherings at Ohio Power auditorium Masonic dining room WRC Pocahontas hall and more with gifts for stork nest and May birthdays.

Fagles Ladies Auxiliary Miller Chapel Grange East Elementary Republican Women's Club Stanley Mechem Logan Duplicate Club Ohio Power Hocking Valley Masonic Dining Room

Air Force Sergeant Spends Week Home

Nelsonville scout T Sg John Leslie Cox of the U S Air Force in Scwartzenbach Saale Germany has spent the past week with his parents in Columbus and will report to Syracuse New York for a month's radar schooling. He was joined in Columbus by Mr and Mrs Bill Cox and children Steve and Sharon and visited local Cox families.

Leslie Cox U. S. Air Force Scwartzenbach- Saale Germany Ralph Cox W. Washington St Syracuse New York Columbus Bill Cox Steve Sharon Chad Cox Dan Cox Elsworth Rife

Valley Temple Set May 24 Visit By Deputy

Valley Temple No 137 met in the K of P dining hall with Mrs Flos sie Cope hosting and presiding was Mrs Nelle Patton. The meeting approved May 24 for an official visit from Deputy Mrs Thelma Campbell of Wilkesville and planned sick member cards. Two new members are to be received at the May 9 meeting.

Nelsonville Flossie Cope Valley Temple No. 137 K. of P Nelle Patton Thelma Campbell Wilkesville

Logan-Hocking 4-H Club meeting features dating topic

The Logan-Hocking County Junior Leadership 4-H Club meets at 8 p.m. Thursday in the Court House auditorium with Dean Edwards of Union Furnace High School speaking on Dating and Courtship. Also discussed is a two hour recreation clinic at Camp Akita on May 10. Carbon Hill bake sale and party at Carbon Hill Gymnasium at 7 30 p.m. Saturday with game prizes.

LOGAN Hocking County Court House Dean Edwards Union Furnace High Schools Camp Akita Nelsonville Carbon Hill Community Club Carbon Hill Gymnasium

Two Cases Dismissed By Court Of Appeals

The Fourth District Court of Appeals dismissed two cases Tuesday in Logan. Judge William D. Radcliff noted the first case Mae W. Scott versus Olive B. Scott was dismissed for want of prosecution. The second, involving Michael Lynn Davis, infant son of Camden Davis, was dismissed as moot after a habeas corpus action placed the child with the welfare department. The court’s next session is November 28.

Logan Fourth District Court of Appeals William D. Radcliff Circleville James Collier Ironton William B. Brown Chillicothe Mae W. Scott Olive B. Scott Michael Lynn Davis Camden Davis Radcliff Hubert Lappen Eleanor Horwell Hocking County Child Welfare Board Welfare Department Court of Appeals

Nelsonville High Band Captures State Finals Rating

Nelsonville High School Band earned an overall rating of 11 at the state finals in Mansfield. Judges praised individual players and ensemble, noted strong technique and direction, but criticized intonation and balance. Miss Mary Jane McKinley led the group with esprit de corps and good director-band communication. The trip was funded by Band Tag Day contributions.

Nelsonville Mansfield Mary Jane McKinleys Louis E. Pete Ashland All Ohio Boys Band McKinley

Hocking Valley Hospital Notes

Medical updates from Hocking Valley Hospital list Mary James Logan medical Charles W. Rutter Logan Route 1 surgery Charles R. Ogle Rockbridge Route 1 medical Pearl Schultz Logan Mrs Charles Jaynes Athens Mrs Donald Wilson and son Logan Route 4.

Hocking Valley Hospital Mary James Logan Charles W. Rutter Charles R. Ogle Rockbridge Pearl Schultz Charles Jaynes Athens Donald Wilson and _ son

762 Titles Are Issued In April In Logan

Logan April vehicle title office issued 762 titles per Hocking County Clerk Thelma Keyes. Among them 63 were new cars and 296 mortgages filed were for resale 184 for used retail 187 used casual 10 conversions 13 points and nine replacements. Deputies canceled 291 mortgages and filed 304 new mortgages. Office receipts totaled 1194.90 with 916.45 to county and 278.45 to state.

LOGAN Hocking County Thelma Keyes

Logan Squaw Club Meets Thursday Eve

Logan Squaw Club met Thursday night at Pocahontas hall with Mrs. Vernie Congreve as hostess. Fourteen members and three guests attended. Mrs. Janet Tschudy presided. Prizes went to Mrs. Mary Armstrong and daughters Cheryl Ann and Dianne, Mrs. June McKenzie, and Mrs. Geil. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Logan

Mrs Wolfe Club Hostess Heads Laurel Run Meeting

Mrs Juanita Wolfe hosted the Friendly Neighbor Club of Laurel Run. Cancer Society project work was highlighted. After dinner Annie Todd opened the business meeting with a song. Clara Gleason led prayer. Secret pals exchanged eggs and plans were made to tour Logan pottery on May 9 with members Minnie Anthony, Clara Gleason, Cecile Glenn, Anne Todd, Ruth Todd, Juanita Wolfe, Norma Harden and Tommy Todd.

Juanita Wolfe Friendly Neighbor Club of Laurel The Cancer Society Annie Todd Clara Gleason Logan Pottery Minnie Anthony Cecile Glenn Anne Todd Ruth Todd Norma Harden Tommy

Charles Martin at Cherry Blossom Festival Pageant

Pvt. Charles Martin of the 3d Infantry from Fort Myer Virginia joined fellow soldiers in the Army pageant Prelude to Taps at the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington D C. The 24 year old Nelsonville native and 1955 Buchtel York High School graduate is listed as Ruth Hatfield’s son.

Nelsonville Charles Martin Ruth Hatfield Monroe St 3D Infantry Fort Myer Washington, D. C Buchtel York High School

York Elementary School Announces Honor Roll

York elementary superintendent Bert Barnes presents the fifth six week honor roll listing the students by grade from One through Eight. Each grade names numerous pupils including Larry Dishong Keith Dupler James Kimes David Wallace and many others.

York Elementary School Larry Dishong Keith Dupler James Kimes David Wallace Frances Delong Sharon Edwards Tamara Gwilym Judith Loudner Catherine Martin Loretta Rutherford Roberta Anders Karen Clark Jean Crane Kim Forbes Jackie Kieffer Cathy Newman Cheryl Stufflebean Millie Whitmore Dan Druzzacky Billy McWilliams Barry Withem Erma Blair Janie Collins Vickie Conner Carolyn Keiffer Jean Matheny Connie Meek Jean Sanborn Shelly Sullivan Debbie Wallace Kent Dupler Bill Hopstetter Dorothy Campel Nancy Christian Roger Conner Beth DeLong Angela Dupler Sheri Evans Cindy Kreslin Barbara Levering Mark Oakley Tim Nelson Tony Osborne Sandy Sanborn Debbie Shivers Larry Steinbrink Walli Wallace Brenda Woodrum Penny Campbell Joyee Davis Debra

Mount St. Mary Hospital Discharges List

Mount St. Mary Hospital notes numerous discharge entries including Mrs. Richard De Luca and daughter from Athens Mrs. Benjamin Berry and daughter from Trimble Mrs. Lewis Nixon and son from New Straitsville Mrs. Audrey Bobo Chauncey Miss Kathleen West Corning and others among listed patients and locations. Names include Eliza Parry Nelson John B Pedigo Nelsonville and Eva Mae Grinstead Glouster Route 3.

Richard de Luca Athens Benjamin Berry Trimble Lewis Nixon New Straitsville Audrey Bobo Chauncey Kathleen West Corning Phyllis Maurer Nelsonville Gregory Bullock Barbara Hemsworth Nel

Girl Scouts May Join National Unit in Nelsonville

The Nelsonville Little House board of trustees and Girl Scout Committee met with National Girl Scout Council representatives Mrs. James Hollenbaugh presiding. National officials Ms Lucile Thirifay Miss Helen Wildermuth and Mrs Marian Prey outlined the benefits of national affiliation. No independent troops are being chartered now and no decision was announced.

Nelsonville Scout Little House Girl Scout Committee Little House National Girl Scout Council James Hollenbaugh Lucile Thirifay Springfield Helen Wildermuth Cleveland Marian Prey Logan

Several Families Visit Columbus Athens Nelsonville Area

Murray City and Akron visitors plus Detroit and Pataskala guests stayed with local families during Easter week. Easter homecomings included Stone and Garner and Dr. Jack Myers family returning from Florida. Nelsonville group hosts Christian Women’s Fellowship meeting Monday at 7 30 p m with Mrs Cecil Morman leading.

Jay Huston Raymond Huston Columbus Sylvia Sweazy Don Swyers William Swyers Nelsonville Akron Jack Huston Louise Ray Swick Coralea Roy Billy Worthington Pataskala Paul Berry Mike Pat Howard Craft Gyneth Thompson Athens Bill Drake Cynthia Millfield Karen Drake Glouster Frances Sabo Joseph J. Stone Botkins Christian Women's Fellowship of the First Christian Church Cecil Morman Adams St Bertha Lawson

Miss Beattie Engaged to William Jewett of New Straitsville

Mr and Mrs James F Beattie Sr announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Ellen to William P Jewett son of Mr and Mrs William C Jewett both of New Straitsville The couple are graduates with Mary Ellen from New Straitsville High School and Ohio University College of Education and she works for the New Lexington Board of Education He is employed by Boyle Coal Co in New Straitsville The wedding is planned as an open church ceremony on July 1 at the New Straitsville Methodist Church.

New Straitsville James F. Beattie Mary Ellen William P. Jewett William C. Jewett Miss Beattie New Straitsville High School Ohio University College of Education New Lexington New Straitsville Methodist Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Messenger Ohio Red Cross H. M. Boocks Eva Mock Rosemary Switzer Bonnie St. Clair Isabelle McLain Marie Dupler Vera Eberet Aileen Nixon Clarence Matheny James Barker Don Skiver Richard Ward Girl Scouts Campaign Janet Allen Janis Benner Rebecca Lowery Marsha Warren Donald Dunnington Dean Kennard Richard Koska Steven Nixon Phillip Pidcock Rose Mary Arnold Patricia Giffen Bonnie Holley Cindy Pickett Caroline Wolfe Davis Warren Brenda Wachenswanz Ruth Bernhart Storm Bentley Jane Cagg Sue Cagg Mike Hook Sue Loudner Diana Mash Kathy Mount Betsy Pedigo Frederick Pidcock Judy Six Kathy Adams Beverly Arnold Peggy Breeze Diane Bumgardner Victoria Davis Jamie Green Katherine Klinebrier Loretta Six Robert Vanbibber Charlene Wachenschwanz Arthur Andrade Caroline Collins Cathy Cullison Martha McClain Larry Prater Caribbean Vaughn Collins State Highway Patrol Francis Sheik Josephine Melcher Jasper Ruth Melcher Harris Helen Melcher Card Cathryn Melcher Bacon Frazier United States East Main St Logan, Ohio City Loan Co Miss Hartley Pocahontas Hall Air Force John Valley Temple NHS Logan Squaw Club Mrs. Wolfe Cherry Pilgrim Holiness Church Ly Kirkendall William McQuaid Jacalyn Osborne Rita Rife Linda Spencer Judy Wade Christine Bell Peggy Blake Cheryl Bookman Louis Kidwell Barry McQuaid Ricky Ringhiser Howard Savage Dale Sayre Michael Sullivan Brenda Calvert Peggy Christian Glenn Collins Barbara Crane Stefan Davis Nadine Dupler Judith Hallett Tim Irwin Beverly Levering Nina Sanders Jerrold Sullivan Sharron Taylor Ernie Campbell Steve Cavote Linda Champ Ed Collins Joe Eckels Ellen Hawk Joy Linton Leonard Mays Cheryl McQuaid Tom Meek Linda Sullivan Tim Wagner Barbara Wray Eliza Aizabeth Parry Nelson John B. Pedigo Edna Conway Eva Mae Grinstead John Gilbraith Lenah Cranmer Edward North Murray City Sonville Howard Keeton Ing Little House Board of Trustees Joe B. Davis Edward Sharp Corwin Cookson R. V Oakley Scouts Committee Clyde McDaniel R. B. Puckett Paul Midkiff Hollenbaugh Jack Myers Max Margo N. High St St. Petersburg Fla Alfred Symons Dr. Myers H. Delmar Freeman Ohio University Ellsworth Alheit Elyria City Auditor Baldwin Wallace College Western Reserve Law School Ohio Northern Univer Ellsworth J. Alheit West River Road Elyria Po. A.v Mary Ellen Beattie Sears’ Roebuck and CO SEARS E.Z
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