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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1953

Page

5

Logan Scout Camping Plans Discussed By District Committee

Hocking District Committee met at the Izaak Walton League clubhouse to approve overnight camping on league grounds by Lake Logan. Plans include three Adirondack shelters, new fireplaces, fresh water and toilet facilities, with tents this year. The exhibit Cub Pack 452 and Troop 99 will participate in Scout-O-Rama at the Ohio State Fairgrounds May 16 17.

Greenman Bill Miller George Rolston South Logan John Bond Hocking Health and Safety Committee George Forster Joe Bennett Howard Slusher J. W. Doering The Elks Ohio State Fairgrounds Columbus Joe Pacot Methodist Church

Driver Given Jail Sentence After DWI Plea

Charles Holdren Jr a 43 year old Union Furnace man received a 30 day jail term a $100 fine and court costs and a one year license suspension after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated. Judge Harley Meyer ordered the penalties following arraignment in Common Pleas Court. Holdren was arrested by Sheriff A J Waldron and Deputy Charles Miller after his car struck the Hocking River Bridge on Route 328 Wednesday night.

Logan Union Furnace Harley Meyer Charles Holdren, Jr Holdren Common Pleas A. J. Waldron Charles Miller Hocking River Route 328

Property Tax Due Tuesday in Logan Hocking

Logan Hocking County real estate tax books close Tuesday May 12. County treasurer Ralph Moorhead reports about 37000 dollars still owed for first half 1952 taxes. Taxpayers paying late face a 10 percent penalty when the books are closed and turned to the county auditor Harry Smith.

Logan Hocking County Ralph Moorhead Moorhead Harry Smith Smith

Logan James Moore and Marjorie Kline Noted in Local Court Entry

Logan James Bryan Moore, 23, laborer of Haydenville and Marjorie Ruth Kline, 19, secretary of Gore Route 1, appear in a local court entry recorded in this edition.

Logan James Bryan Moore Haydenville Marjorie _Ruth Kline Gore Route 1

Commissioners shelve crane purchase request

Logan county commissioners halted action on buying a rubber mounted truck crane after disagreement over need. County engineer Seabright cited multiple bridge and maintenance tasks, but Harry Armstrong argued against tying funds to two cranes. Purchase order later pigeonholed for a vote in three weeks.

LOGAN Albert Seabright Seabright Craine Joe M. Brown A. M. Bierly Harry Armstrong Pratt Rhea Pettit Bangert Spurgeon Metzler Bangert

Franklin Frasure Last Rites Held

Funeral services were held for Franklin A. Frasure age 86 at the Evangelical United Brethren Church. The Rev A N Grueser officiated with music by the Glenmont Church of Christ pastor and organist Carl Spence. Pallbearers included Charles Geil Charles M Bright Otis Watts Sherman Lyke Edward Godfrey and John Herron. Interment followed at Oak Grove cemetery.

Ohio Probate and Juvenile Judges Meet in Cincinnati May Dates

The Ohio Association of Probate and Juvenile Court Judges holds its spring meeting in Cincinnati May 21 22 and 23. The Ohio Probation and Parole Association meets in Cleveland May 7 28 and 29. Metzler to attend Cleveland session. County commissioners will visit the County Home next Thursday.

Ohio Association of Probate and Juvenile Court Cincinnati Ohio Probation and Parole Association Cleveland Metzler ‘O

Logan church notices list weekly services and classes

Church news from Logan lists Trinity Lutheran and other denominations with service times. Entries include pastors, Sunday school 9 30 a m or 9 a m, morning worship 10 30 a m, youth and choir activities, and midweek meetings. Notes mention a postponed local church council and various sermon titles.

Trinity Lutheran Paul D. Holtzen George Robbert VBS Lutheran Laymen’s League Church OF the Nazarene Roy E. Klingler the Guardian of the Home Jehovah's Witnesses C. Guess Watchtower Salt Creek Valley John R. Bradford Gore C. P. Hinton Oroville Haydenville First Church of God Forrest Burd

Rockbridge Seniors Present Play Tonight

Rockbridge High School senior class stages Lindy Lou a three act comedy at 8 p.m. in the school gym. Cast includes Ronnie Dupler Eileen Karshner Donnie Dupler Bob Bigham John Shahan Tommy Hahn Marilyn Davis Mary Faye Davis Shirley Lines Mary Jane Trocchia and Emilie Donahue. Clifford Kerns directs.

Logan Lindy Lou Rockbridge High School Ronnie Dupler Eileen Karshner Donnie Dupler Bob Bigham John Shahan Tommy Hahn Marilyn Davis Mary Faye Davis Shirley Lines Mary Jane Trocchia Emilie Donahue Clifford Kerns

Rex Jewell Heads Buddy Poppy Sale in Logan

Rex Jewell appointed director of the 1953 Buddy Poppy Sale in Logan by Francis Voris commander of Post Hocking 6430 Veterans of Foreign Wars. Proceeds from the sale on May 22 and 23 benefit ill and handicapped war veterans and their families.

Logan Rex Jewell Francis Voris Post Hocking

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Hocking Scout Group Camp Lazarug Laurelville Marold Frey Robert Bowers Carbon Hill Starr-Washington School Charles E. Davis Rio Grande College Kohiner Franklin Frasure Church News of Rockbridge Buddy Poppy Sale Hudepohl Tang
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