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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1961

Page

2

71 Seniors To Graduate From Hocking Schools

Logan district notes 71 seniors from Laurelville and Union Furnace high schools will graduate in May. Laurelville lists 40 graduates from multiple routes with names including Kenneth I Barnes and Barbara J Burns. Union Furnace graduates include Robert L Carter and Shirley E Vermillion among others.

Hocking Schools LOGAN Hocking County James Frey Laurelville High School Union Furnace High School Laurelville Kenneth I. Barnes James C. Cavince Rebecca E. Hartley Robert J. Febes Robert D. Fox Carolyn J. Swackhammer Sue Ann Weaver Clara J. Garrett Janet D. Reid Esther G. Hedges Gary L. Hunt David L. Karshner Earl R. Lindsey Goldie Jane McNichols Richard L. Ricketts George Runkle David W. Storts Joyce Ann Weaver Linda M. Weaver Nona F. Mueller Delbert N. Poling George A. Poling Gary A. Sherman Bonnie Sue Thompson Robert L. Carter John R. Dorris Shirley E. Vermillion Union Furnace Gloria Jean Ackson

Prewitt Named Cashier of New Logan Bank

Aubrey Prewitt of Pickerington was announced as cashier of the newly chartered Citizens Bank of Logan. A former Pickerington Bank executive and schoolteacher, he will begin duties June 1 with a tentative July 1 opening for the bank.

Logan Aubrey Prewitt Pickerington Citizens Bank of Logan Pickerington Bank Prewitt Eastern Kentucky State College Richmond Ohio Kentucky Farmers and Citizens Bank of Lancaster First National Bank of Marietta Berne Union High School Sugar Grove Ohio Bankers Association School of Banking Ohio University American Institute of Banking Columbus Dana James F William T

Party Is Friday at Glouster Church Event

The Loyal Daughters Class and the Berean Class of the Glouster Church of Christ invite all women and girls to a Mother Daughter party at 7 p.m. Friday. A program will be followed by refreshments.

GLOUSTER — The _ Loyal Daughters Berean Glouster Church of Christ

ODRINEX Weight Loss Claim Ad

An advertisement promotes ODRINEX a tiny appetite suppressing tablet sold without prescription. It guarantees fat loss in seven days or money back and promises no required exercise with full refund if unsatisfied. Athens Pharmacy at 6 South Court Street handles orders.

Athens Pharmacy S. Court St Adv

Suspects Turned Over To Lancaster Police

Two Lancaster men age 22 were held for investigation of breaking and entering at the American Legion home Monday night. Norman T. Kemper and Elmer L. Barnes were turned over to Lancaster authorities for questioning in the theft of brass dies used in glass product manufacture. The dies were found in the rear of an abandoned automobile off Lake Logan road. The car was registered to Barnes. The pair were arrested walking along the C&O Railway tracks north of Enterprise.

Logan Lancaster Man T. Kemper Elmer L. Barnes Anchor-Hocking Glass Co Lake Logan Legion Home Barnes C&o Enterprise

Humorist Subject Of Study Club Meeting

Mrs. C. E. Sweeney hosted the Senior Progressive Study Club at Barbour Street. With President absent, vice president Mrs. Harold Wagner led. Mrs. J. E. Anderson presented on Bennett Cerf and members read quips from Cerf's syndicated box column. The year ends with a May 16 dinner at the Cottage Tea Room in Athens.

Glouster C. E. Sweeney Progressive Study Club Barbour St Francis McAllister Harold Wagner J. E. Anderson Bennett Cerf Cerf Athens Messenger Cottage Tea Room Athens

Injured Boy Still Critical After Logan Accident

A nine year old boy, David Armstrong of Logan Route 2, remains unconscious in Children's Hospital Columbus with head injuries, a fractured jaw, ribs, and possible internal injuries after being struck by 18 year old Jack Kornmiller of Logan Route 2 who stopped and took him to hospital. Sheriff Hartman found no charges and said the driver was within the speed limit.

Logan Children’s Hospital Columbus David Armstrong Robert Armstrong Jack Kornmiller Danny Kornmiller Hocking Valley Hospital Childrens Hospital Paul Hartman

Mrs. Bosworth To Host May Meeting

The Bishopville Church Missionary Society met at Mrs. Betty Dolan's home with 10 members present. Mrs. Inez Wisecup led devotions. prizes went to Mrs. Nelva Easler and Mrs. Wisecup. Hostess and guests enjoyed refreshments. The May meeting will be at Mrs. Londa Bosworth's home.

Glouster Bishopville Church Missionary Society Betty Dolan Inez Wisecup Nelva Easler Erma Dolan Kasler Londa Bosworth

Dressings to be Made Tonight by Eastern Star at Masonic Hall

GLOUSTER Then Chapter 192 Eastern Star will host dressings for cancer patients tonight at 7 30 at the Masonic Hall Glouster. Helpers invited and asked to bring old sheets or blankets to aid in making the dressings.

Glouster Eastern Star Masonic Hall

Logan science teacher honored as outstanding in Ohio district

Ralph Walker of Logan Junior High School was named Outstanding Science Teacher of the Year by the Ohio Academy of Science for the 13 county Ohio University district. The 28 year veteran emphasized grounding students in fundamentals and stimulating interest while noting his work extended beyond the classroom and into student science projects and district competitions.

LOGAN Ohio Academy of Science Ohio University Ralph Walker Academy Cincinnati Hocking County Logan High School Walker LHS Harley Ellinger Ohio State University OSU Enterprise Donald Bill Muskingum College Don Muskingum Union Furnace High School James Shipman SEC Teachers Association Jennie Mae

Hocking Valley Hospital Births and Admits

The Hocking Valley Hospital reports births for Mr and Mrs Raymond Amerine Creole Route 1 a daughter and Mr and Mrs Franklin Holcomb Logan Route 4 a son. Admits include Leroy Clark Logan medical Harry M Deible Logan Route 2 medical Mrs Arthur Donson Murray City medical Warren G Henry Logan medical William E Grove Logan Route Mrs W O Iles Logan Route 2 medical Mrs Charles Campbell New Straitsville Route 1 and daughter Mrs Donald Hopkins Logan and daughter Henry Anderson Logan Wayne Dennis Logan Mrs Leslie Hartshorn Laurel.

Raymond Amerine Franklin Holcomb Logan Leroy Clark Logan Harry M. Deible Arthur Donson Murray City Warren G. Henry William E. Grove W. O. Iles Charles Campbell New Straitsville Donald Hopkins Henry Anderson Wayne Dennis Leslie Hartshorn Laurelville

Legion Tonight Meeting Planned at Legion Hall

The American Legion Auxiliary will meet at 7 30 this evening in the Legion Hall.

Glouster American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall

Pleads Guilty In Athens Man Speeding Case

Donald E. Helvis, 22, of Logan An Athens man, cited for speeding, pleaded guilty and was fined 15 dollars plus costs. Charge filed April 23 by Sheriff Paul Hartman. arraignment held Wednesday in County Court.

Logan Athens Donald E. Helvis Paul Hartman

Concert Attendance At M and M High School

GLOUSTER Mrs Timothy Dolan and daughter Alice Marie attended the spring concert at M and M High School in McConnelsville. Miss Molly Ann Dolan also performed in the program.

Glouster Timothy Dolan Alice Marie M and M High School McConnelsville Molly Ann Dolan

Spring Party Plans Made at Lake Burr Oak

Plans for the Junior Progressive Study Club spring party were finalized at the group’s last meeting hosted by Mrs. Terry Holbert. A $3 donation to the cancer fund and $1 pledges to the Mental Health Association were reported, along with a gift to Pvt. Chester Keith in a Georgia Army hospital. The event, to be hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Charles Patton at Lake Burr Oak, will start at 6 p.m. on May 15, with entertainment by Mrs. Robert Horn showing slides of Disneyland.

Glouster Charles Patton Lake Burr Oak Robert Horn Disneyland California John Cunningham Leonard Johnson Larry Schoeman Sidney T. Russell Tom Echstenkamper Ralph Hines Fred Sherlock Louis Jewell Richard Hunter Jerry Hartley Louis Docie Harold Vaughn James Blower Joseph Beshara Larry Keith William Roberts

Fred Blower Arrives in Germany as Army Artillery Cook

Frederick R. Blower, son of Mrs Mary E Blower of Glouster Ohio, has arrived in Germany and serves as a first cook in Battery A of the 7th Artillery in Schweinfurt. He entered the Army in 1943 and is a 1931 Glouster High School graduate. His wife Bertha accompanies him.

Priscilla Class Holds Final Regular Meeting

The Priscilla Class of Glouster Methodist Church met for its regular session. Mrs. Ruth Cole led the business meeting and readings by Mrs. Annie Echstenkamper. A nominating committee was named and the hostess group listed.

Glouster Priscilla Glouster Methodist Church Ruth Cole Annie Echstenkamper Bess Shumway

Salad Course Given at 500 Club Meeting

The 500 Club was entertained at Mrs. Ernest Vernon home on Front Street. High score went to Mrs. Edward Ley with Mrs. Esther Lamborn in second place. A salad course was served to the hostesses and guests Mrs. Earl Morris, Mrs. C. E. Haskins, Mrs. Kate Vaughn, and Mrs. Thomas Noon.

Ernest Vernon Front St Edward Ley Esther Lamborn Earl Morris C. E. Haskins Kate Vaughn Thomas Noon

Barbara Ann Kuhn Weds Ray M Hart Bride in Logan

Barbara Ann Kuhn daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray M Hart of 194 S Market St Logan married James Frederick Riggs son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Riggs of Logan Route 1 at St Johns Catholic Church. Rev Fr Charles P Foy officiated nine o clock ceremony with music by John Blasius and Mrs Russell Montgomery. Reception and breakfast followed at St Johns school hall. The couple will reside at 10860 Fourth St.

Logan Barbara Ann Kuhn Ray M. Hart S. Market St James Frederick Riggs Floyd Riggs St. John's Catholic Church Charles P. Foy St. John's School Hall John Funk Ralph Wycskoff Jr Shelia Rohrer Mary Ann Jaques Sugar Grove

Floating Warehouses Guard Grain in Buffalo Harbor

Between 40 and 50 ships loaded with 12 to 15 million bushels of grain act as floating warehouses in Buffalo harbor each winter. They serve to store abundant grain supply for the region and support local shipping and trade activities.

Buffalo N. Y

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