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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1953

Page

3

Duffy and Johnson Win Primary in Logan Mayor Race

Logan voters chose Floyd Duffy Republican nominee for mayor over William Patchen 293 to 98 while Democrat Kenneth Johnson defeated Keith Schultz 244 to 80. Other GOP results included Joseph Phillips for city council president 208 to 161 and a total 721 votes cast with 394 Republicans and 327 Democrats.

Logan Floyd Duffy William Patchen Kenneth Johnson Keith Schultz Joseph Phillips Leslie Johnson Board of Elections Sam Bright Amos Potts William Knapp Wilhelmine Deissie Juliet White Richard Gerber Spurgeon Metzler Lawrence Ellinger First Ward Frank Eberst Fourth Ward Vaughn Collins Paul Fox Richard Gerken

Sealed Proposals Sought for University Building Furnishings

Sealed proposals due by 2:00 p.m. EST May 11 1958 at Ohio University Purchasing Agent Athens Ohio for labor and materials to furnish booths tables and chairs for the Bunch of Grapes Room and Frontier Room Student Center Building. Submit with 100 percent contract bond.

Ohio University Diane Ohio E.S.T Bunch of Grapes Frontier Room Athens Frontier Ohio Universit W. H. Herbert

Athens City to Buy Asphalt and Limestone under Public Works

The Director of Public Service Safety is authorized to contract for 50 000 gallons of asphalt and 3 100 tons of crushed limestone per plans on file with bids advertised as required by law. All conflicting ordinances or resolutions are repealed.

Athens Ohio Aard City of Athena Athens State Hospital City of Athena Athens Township Athens County

Eighth Grade Test Results Are Released

Logan reports published by Samuel H. Dillon show eight grade test results from county schools. Ten students made the upper 25 percent statewide with Marilyn Ruth Rheinscheld in the 99th percentile earning a special certificate. Medians across schools ranged from 99 to 130.

Logan Marilyn Ruth Rheinscheld Green Local Phyllis Jo Antle Murray City Gary Lee Hilton West Logan Virginia Louise Koch Rockbridge Lavetta Cloe Dyer Annabelle Swackhammer Judith Ann McNeil South Bloomingville Teddy Delano Adams Charles David Frey Laurelville Julia Anne Beougher Rheinscheld Gibisonville

Minor Crash on Zanesville Ave Causes Minor Damage

A Logan Logan incident reports a two-vehicle collision on Zanesville Avenue resulting in minor damage. A truck driven by 29 year old Robert H. Binkley of Hemlock and a parked truck owned by Raymond Thomas of Logan were involved according to city police.

LOGAN Zanesville Ave Robert H. Binkley Hemlock Raymond Thomas

Welfare Department April report for Hocking County

Logan Ohio April welfare department reports 40 cases with 141 persons served and 1794.83 dollars spent. Medical only cases total 2 and medical bills 46 dollars. March 42 cases served 151 persons with 2205.34 dollars in expenditures.

Final Rites Held For Robert White

Logan final rites were held yesterday at St Pauls Episcopal Church officiated by Rev Paul Han ford. Pallbearers included Ford Hack Dr Owen F Yaw Claude Chrisman William S Miller Joe Gabriel and Robert Lee. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Auto Truck Collision Report Near Emer son Brothers Garage

Sheriff Deputy Charles Miller investigated a minor collision on Route 33 near Emerson Brothers Garage. A truck driven by Charles R. Mays age 28 from Union Furnace and an auto driven by Robert E. Ansel age 30 from Enterprise were involved.

LOGAN Charles Miller Emerson Brothers Garage Charles R. Mays Union Furnace Robert E. Ansel Enterprise

Funeral services for James E. Terrell at Heinlein on Thursday

James E. Terrell, 76, died at Hocking Valley Hospital after a yearlong illness. He operated a Logan Route 4 farm near Webb Summit and belonged to the Logan IOOF Lodge and Webb's Chapel Methodist Church. Survivors include his widow Nellie Etta, three daughters Gladys Webb, Florence Fickel of Logan, and Mrs. Earl Playford of Toledo, a sister, two brothers, and other relatives. Services are at 2 p.m. Thursday at Heinlein funeral home. Burial in Oak Grove cemetery.

Logan James E. Terrell Hocking Valley Hospital Terrell Webb Summit Logan Ioof Lodge Webb’s Chapel Nellie Etta Terrell Gladys Webb Florence Fickel Earl Playford Toledo Frank St. Clair C. D. Brown Elmer Brown Lancaster Heinlein Oak Grove Cemetery

Columbus Motorist Fined $100 and Costs

Logan district reports a Columbus man William E. Orndorf 59 of 1671 Alum Creek Drive was fined $100 and costs for driving while intoxicated at Mayor Roger Friend's court. Another case for intoxication and disorderly conduct saw John R. Bowen 51 of Shawnee fined $10 and costs after police arrest and mayoral assessment.

Logan Columbus William E. Orndorf Alum Creek Drive Roger Friend John R. Bowen Shawnee Bowen

Hocking Valley Hospital Births and Discharges

Mrs. Fred Devol of New Straits ville gave birth to a son at Hocking Valley Hospital. Roy A. Stallsmith of Logan admitted. Miss Virginia Thompson of Dun as assisted. Mrs. Harold Casto and daughter in Logan discharged.

Fred Devol New Straitsville Roy A. Stallsmith Logan Virginia Thompson Dunas Harold Casto

4 H Club Plans Sunday May 10 Observance

Logan area 4 H club to observe 4 H Sunday May 10 at Union school auditorium with plans to vote that day. Members will attend Sunday School in a group. Project books were distributed and reports were given by John Funk Carl Thrush and Buck Eager. Next meeting slated for Union Furnace on May 12.

Logan Union John Funk Carl Thrush Buck Eager Union Furnace

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