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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1949

Page

3

Judge Frees Most Of Jury Duty Fine For Homer J. Schein

Logan judge Harley Meyer orders Homer J. Schein to pay 25 dollars and costs for failing to report for grand jury duty after summons. 15 dollars of the fine is refunded due to misunderstood seriousness. Schein, in Rockbridge, was in Nelsonville on business when summoned. The judge underscored jury service as essential to democracy and noted the delay caused by his absence. Funeral services held for Russell C. Bowers of Logan at the Methodist Church with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Russell C. Bowers Methodist Church R. B. Wilson Oak Grove Cemetery Kenneth Bright Robert Kinney Lloyd Heinlen Floyd Hiles Walter Prather Joe White Homer Carter Tim Rainer Harry Nill Jasper Iles Walter North

Divorce Suit Filed Over Custody Dispute in Ohio

Barton Johnston of Kingston files for divorce from Virginia Johnston in common pleas court citing gross neglect of duty and seeking custody of their two minor children. The couple married January 12, 144 in Hallesville, Ohio.

Logan Common Pleas Barton Johnston Kingston Virginia Johnston Laurelville Gros Johnston Hallesville Ohba

Appointment of executor for estate in Albany Athena County

Motion is filed to appoint Frank Rowco as executor of the estate of Josephine Rose, late of Albany Athena County. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated May 4, 1940, Joseph F. Newcomb, Probate Judge.

Cornwell Clinette Athena Ghie Rae Josephine Rose Albeny Newcomb Asid

Logan Kiwanis hosts 38 Athens members at dinner meeting

About 38 Athens Kiwanis members visited Logan Kiwanis Tuesday at the Izaak Walton League clubhouse to present the traveling gavel of Kiwanis district nine to Logan. George Smith presented the gavel and Cleon Tucker accepted it for Logan as Madrigal Singers from Ohio University performed under Evangeline Merritt. Thor Olson of Ohio University spoke on his 1901 arrival to the U S and his wrestling career linking life to competitive spirit.

LOGAN Athens Kiwanis Club Logan Kiwanis Club Izaak Walton Athens Club Kiwanis District Nine Logan Club Glouster George Smith Cleon Tucker Logan Group Joe Thackery Athens Madrigal Singers Ohio University Evangeline Merritt Ohio University School of Music Harold Kessler Ohio U Doris Baller Bob Monti Betty Cox Betty Volas Sarah Danson Mary Volas Carolyn Schroeder Harry Neville Robert Triplett Thor Olson Ohio University Physical Education Department Sweden

Wyskiver Rites Are Arranged

Funeral services for John Wyskiver 70 will be held at 2 pm in the Leonard funeral home Logan burial in Oak Grove Cemetery He was a Nelsonville native and longtime Logan resident a retired coal miner Survivors include three other sons and daughters along with other relatives

LOGAN John Wyskiver Raich Mineral Ave Leonard Oak Grove Wyskiver Nelsonville

Bible Boosters Hold Meeting at First Presbyterian Church

In Logan the Bible Boosters met Tuesday evening in the church social rooms. Ruth Heft led singing with Annette Davis as accompanist. Carel McLain gave devotions reading the Coat of Many Colors, followed by a Quieted poem. Discussion covered Genesis and refreshments at Risch's with Fat Myrna Derr and members Imnajean Bishop Sandy Spalsbury Karolyn Steele Patty Steele N Gano Charlotte Reider Carol McLain Helen Marie Funk Marilyn Powell Mary Napier Jessie Lee Brown.

Imnajean Bishop Sandy Spalsbury Karolyn Steele Patty Steele N Gano Charlotte Reider Carol McLain Helen Marie Funk Marilyn Powell Mary Napier Jessie Lee Brown

Family notices list survivors and calling hours

Daughters Mrs. Merle McCabe of Somerset Mrs. Sylvia Ryan of Mansfield and Mrs. Beatrice Blaton of Logan a son William of Wheelwright Ky and two sisters Mrs. Ella Woolever and Mrs. Lou Matheny both of Mansfield. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Merle McCabe Somerset Sylvia Ryan Mansfield Beatrice Blaton Logan William Wheelright Ella Woolever Lou Matheny

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Bach Orlando Gibbons Morley Pomeroy Athens University Olson America United States Bible Boosters Williemsoe Lisert J. B. Taylor Fernace Berns Williamson G. H. Martin & Son Richland Ave Athens, Ohio Alma ORTO Lace Athens High Helen Harper Reliance
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