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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1953

Page

6

Area Students Shine In Scholarship Ratings 13

Eleven Logan High School students and two Laurelville students placed in district state scholarship tests on the Ohio University campus May 2. Logan led in Division I while Laurelville led in Division III with top honors in general science and world history. Senior class night at Gibisonville High featured performances, a class history, songs, and diplomas for eighth graders.

Marianne Shaw Nancy Shaw Mary Napier Bob Swackhammer Ann Schultheis Annette Davis Martha Elberfeld Rom Laurelville Jerry Car Robert McGiffin Land Ohio Hudson Charles Kuhn Eldon Bainter Norma Keck Esther Aiken Velva Brashares

Public Notice in Athens County Probate Case 21337

Ray W. Poppleton as Executor files a petition in the Athens County Probate Court case 21337 seeking guidance on residuary heirs and the construction of the will of A F Holmes. The action names unknown devisees legatees and distr ibutees and listed relatives in California Idaho and California to answer by May 20 1953.

Athens County Ohio Ray W. Poppleton A. F. Holmes J. H. Holmes Costello Holmes Phebe H. Jerman Everett ‘'P. Holmes N. Barnes Avenue Baldwin Park California Earl Holmes Payette Idaho Angie Holmes Childs Mount Wilson John Dewing Holmes, Jr Hillgrade Avenue Walnut Creek Carl McCauley Holmes Beister Way Sacramento Blanche McCauley Holmes Garber Street Berkeley

Game League Selects Nine New Officers

Logan The Hocks County Fish and Game Association voted in nine new officers at the Izaak Walton clubhouse meeting. William Harbarger is president, succeeding Ralph Moorhead, with Ray Hummell as vice president. Lewis Ingram was reelected secretary treasurer, and a full slate including Harry Shaw James Rutgers J R Young Clarence Allen Sylvester Frisinger and Joe Brown joined the advisory board. Forest Weinrich represents the sportsmen, with Harry Armstrong as farmer representative. A film titled Lets Work Together promoting sportsmen farmer cooperation was shown.

Hocking County Harry Armstrong

150 Pints of Blood Goal in Visit Here

The Red Cross blood mobile will visit Hockin County on Tuesday May 19 at the Logan EUB Church from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The quota is 150 pints of blood. Mary Thompson says 110 volunteers have signed up and 65 more are needed to meet the goal.

Logan Red Cross Hockin County Mary Thompson

4-H Club Girls Sing At Church Services

The Happy Valley Girls 4-H Club sang at Bethany Church for Mothers Day. Members planned a sing at their Wednesday meeting at Mrs Woody Inboden's home. Attendees included Scotty Ledford Letha Ledford Tommy Inboden Mrs Woody Inboden and David Poling. Refreshments followed. Next meeting set for 7 PM May 20 at Miss Lucy Cordell's home.

Collision damages two cars at Front and Short

Logan city police reported a Friday collision at Front and Short that damaged two automobiles. Drivers were Homer S. Brown, 48, of Logan Route 1, and Henry Adam Miller, 32, of Athens Route 3. Brown’s car sustained left side rear wheel and right side damage while Miller’s car had a left front fender headlight bumper and tire damaged.

LOGAN Homer S. Brown Henry Adam Miller Athens Miller

Divorce Suit Filed By Logan Forest Darnell

Logan Forest Darnell files for divorce from Henry Darnell alleging extreme cruelty. She seeks custody of two minor children, alimony, and other equitable relief.

Logan — Forest Darnell Third St Henry Darnell Logan

Quilt for Home Chauncey By Muirfield Needle Club

The Muirfield Needle Club met Thursday night with Mrs. Edith McDaniel and nine members quilted for the Children's Home.

Chauncey Muirfield Needle Club Edith McDaniel

Chauncey Church Loyal Women's Class to Meet Thursday

The Loyal Women's Class of Chauncey Church of Christ will gather at Mrs. Burg Johnson's home Thursday at 1 30 p m for a regular meeting.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Burg Johnson

Chauncey Dover Band Boosters Meet Tuesday Evening

The Chauncey Dover Band Boosters Club will hold a meeting Tuesday evening to discuss upcoming events and support needs for the band. Members are urged to attend and participate in planning activities.

Chauncey Chauncey- Dover Band Boosters Club

Father Taken Ill Logan Richard Farmer Second Sr

Richard Farmer Second Sr has been called to tie by, where his father is reported to be seriously ill.

Logan— Richard Farmer Second Sr Tie Bon

Nuisance Calls Signal Spring in Logan County

Logan-Hocking County Health Office reports a rise in nuisance complaints as warmer weather returns. Clerk Mary Margaret Cole says an average of three complaints daily comes in, increasing with spring outdoors and activities.

Logan Logan-Hocking County Mary Margaret Cole

Hocking Meadowland Sprayed by Airplane

Eighteen acres of meadowland in Hocking County were sprayed by airplane on Friday. The operation used benzene hexachloride to combat aphids. Farms treated included Carl Risch, C. W. Skinner, and Daniel Rheinscheld’s Presbyterian farm in the county.

LOGAN Hocking County Charles Ingraham Sam LeFever Carl Risch C. W. Skinner Presbyterian Daniel Rheinscheld Ingraham

Final Rites Held For James Terrell

Logan funeral services were conducted Thursday at Heinlein Funeral Home for James Terrell with Rev. Robert St. Clair and Rev. R. D. Kitzmann officiating. Organist Mrs. Mabel Prather played as pallbearers Ivor Dawley Vernon Webb Henry Howdyshell Fred Blankenship William Bowlby and Charles Webb, burial followed in Oak Grove cemetery.

Local Bonds Sale Notice by Trimble Township School District

Sealed proposals for the purchase of bonds of the Trimble Township Local School District Athens County Ohio will be received by the Clerk of the Board of Education in Glouster Ohio until noon May 1 1953. Bonds of 15000 to 1800 each mature various years with interest at or above 4 percent. Bid terms require certified check of 14000 pay to the board. The district reserves right to reject any or all bids.

Board of Education Trimble Township Athens County Giouster Ohio Saes Aes Generinet. Ee Kintie Toons Laval Behoot Ens County Oho Irgil B. Swart

Chauncey Juniors To Stage Play Two Nights This Week

Chauncey Dover High School juniors present The Hap on Wednesday and Thursday at 8 p m in the high school auditorium. Cast lists feature Maxwell family roles and student promoters, with a large supporting crew including student director Linda Bradbury and faculty directors Robert Cummings Clarence McDonald and Leah Featherston. The Wednesday program includes vocal ensembles and instrumentals led by Christine Brown and Kathryn McCoy.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Maxwell Wilbur Mr. Maxwell Bob Antle Eddie Abdella Connie Maxwell Jeane Mullins Betty Lou Maxwell Barbara Hanning Bernadine Smith Martha James Hercules Nelson Billi Hart Mrs. Brown Shirle Barnhart Mary Emily Sams Mallory Jerry Williams Muggsy Russell McAfee Elmer Kenny Showalter Sharon Cunningham Rosa Ann Roberts Erma Walton Gerald Robinson Don Daugherty Herman Barnes Rodney Sawyer Glenn Rutter John Russell Anna Mae Bobo Pauty Russell Diane Nye Aloha Webster Kathryn Russell Betty Johnson Beverly Sheffield Robert Cummings Clarence McDonald Leah Featherston Delores McLean Janice Kasler Patricia Dehmann Linda Bradbury

Vaccinations Administered in Laurelville Clinic

Dr H G Southard and Miss Jeanette Ruth vaccinated 26 children in Laurelville, 22 with smallpox and five preschoolers with diphtheria shots. About 50 district children will enroll in first grade next fall. officials urge immunization and complete physical checkups through family physicians. Clinic sponsored by James Frey dent and Frances Cleiland, first grade teacher.

Logan H. G. Southard Logan-Hocking County Jeanette Ruth Laurelville Laurelville-Perry Health Department Laurelville Clinic James Frey Dent FrancescCleiland

Motorist Fined After Crash Fined $5 Costs Suspended

Wallace Roberts was fined five dollars after crashing a traffic light. Mayor Roger Friend suspended the costs in the case. City police filed charges.

Logan Wallace Roberts Roger Friend

Bank Helps Students Save 903 Dollars at The Plains

The Plains High School General Business class runs a two day a week school bank now in its seventh year. About 115 students deposited funds ending the year with 903 dollars. Some withdrawals occurred while others left money or moved funds to Athens. The team includes ad staff Wayne Keirns et al and cashiers listed. supervised by Anna Rose.

the Plains Plains High School Athens Wayne Keirns John Stage Ralph Talbert Charles Thompson Jamey Vessalo Warren Brooks Patsy Bryan Jerry Co Mary Coon Nancy Hawk Rita Howard Raymond Kelchner Ova Kittle Jo Ann Lee Carole Mackie Verna McHarg Diana Metcalf Zeta Phillips Mary Talbert Gerald Webb Nina Wright Anna Rose

Women invited to WCTU workshop in Chauncey

Women of Chauncey area are invited to a county workshop sponsored by the Ohio Women's Christian Temperance Union at the Church of Christ in Glouster. The session starts at 10 a.m. with a pot-luck dinner at noon, and state president Mrs. Esther Madsen will attend.

WCTU Chauncey Chauncey Area Ohio Women’s Christian Temperance Union Church of Christ Glouster, Thurs Esther Madsen

Class Party Given As Farewell Event

Mrs. Chester Baughman hosted a farewell party for Warren Simpson from the Church of God Sunday School class. Simpson leaves for military service this week, with guests in attendance to wish him well.

Chauncey Chester Baughman Church of God Warren Simpson

Birth of Daughter In Fontainebleau France To Mr and Mrs Michael

The Plains Ohio announces the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Max Michael in Fontainebleau France on May 7. The mother is formerly Mary Lee Hardy of The Plains. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Luke Hardy and Mr and Mrs Carl Michael with great grandparents listed as Mr and Mrs Jerome and Mr and Mrs Edward Michael, all of The Plains.

the Plains SFC Max Michael Fontainebleau France Michael Mary Lee Hardy Luke Hardy Carl Michael Eorne Edward Michael

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