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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1952

Page

9

Hocking Student Places Third in Spelling Bee

Harry Kitchen, 14, of Logan Junior High, finished third in the Central Ohio Spelling Bee in Columbus after qualifying by winning the Logan contest. Janet Risch of Enterprise placed 11th. Harry won a wristwatch, while all contestants received medals.

Logan Harry Kitchen Darley Kitchen Columbus Harry Logan Junior High School Hocking County Janet Risch Enterprise Janet Kenneth Risch

April health report lists two communicable diseases

The Logan County health department reported two cases in April, one tuberculosis and one scarlet fever, plus activities ranging from educational outreach to field nursing visits and a mass X ray survey involving 2637 films.

Logan Hocking County

Union Furnace 4-H Club Holds Third Meeting

The Work and Grow Boys 4-H club of Union Furnace met at Junior Acker's home with officers presiding. Minutes were read, project enrollment cards handed to adviser Maurice Acker, and a pickup basketball game followed a softball and basketball session. Next meeting set for May 26 at Bob and Bill Miller home. visitors attended and refreshments were served.

Union Furnace Junior Acker Acker Bob Swackhamer Bill Miller Maurice ‘Acker Russell Courtney Johnny Funk Keith Skinner Buck Edgar Bob Bill Miller Donnie Wyskiver Swackhamer Arthur Miller Carl C. Swackhamer Charles Chambers Victor Hines Jr Andy Bobby Hinerman Maurice Acker

Logan Man Graduates and Joins Hebron Post

Ned K. Myers of Logan graduated Friday from the Ohio State Highway Patrol school in Columbus and was appointed to the Hebron post. He assumes duties today and will move his family to Hebron as housing becomes available.

Janet Bob Fred Powell Powell Enterprise School Kitchen Harry Frank J. Lausche Columbus Zoo Logan Ned K. Myers Ohio State Highway Patrol Columbus Hebron Catherine Myers

Ohio highway bids for multiple, bituminous pavement projects

Sealed proposals by Athens Morgan and surrounding counties seek bituminous treatment on several state routes. Projects cover sections of Routes 3 216 280 with T-30 T-32 patching and paving lengths totaling about 6.2 miles. Bids due by August 15 with wage-rate schedule and bid guarantee required.

Columbus Ohio Athens County Bern Town Bern Township M County Marion Oe County Marion Township Windsor Center Townships Morgan County York Township Leneth State House Tt of Industrial Relations State Highway Department Nts Onlo Aecessuast Fledec Department of Highways and Office Directo State OF Orio Department OF Highways State Highway Inrector of Canaan Township Sterma Buchtel Oboe D. Amesville Ames Trimble Amesville York Dover Buehtel Opie Homer Township Homer State Way Rumen Cer Aes Uae

Former School Head To Spcil At Exercises

Logan commencement exercises will honor eight seniors of South Bloomingville High School at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Principal speaker is R. M. Eyman, Ohio assistant superintendent of public instruction and former Fairfield County schools superintendent. Awards go to Bonnie Gay Unger, Larry Leroy Shaw, Wayne Haroldene Vorhees, Raymond Car Amerine, Lois Eileen Keck, Owen Edward Pollum, Harold Leo Culp and James Lester Hart. Baccalaureate was held last night with Dr. R. B. Wilson delivering the sermon.

South Bloomingville High School R. M. Eyman Ohio Eyman Fairfield County Ohio State University G. M. Johnson South Bloomingville Samuel H. Dillon Hocking County Bonnie Gay Unger Larry Leroy Shaw Wayne Haroldene Vorhees Raymond Car Amerine Lois Eileen Keck Owen Edward Pollum Harold Leo Culp James Lester Hart

Third Grade Pupils Rated for Musical Aptitude

Logan Mary Freeman and Carol Hunsaker earned superior ratings from James Horwell LHS band director after aptitude tests in Mrs Margaret Hudson's class at Central School last week. Excellent ratings went to Terry Greenman Robbie Fllinger Sandy Gabriel and Carol Ann Heinlein. Very good ratings were given to Susan Sayers Larry Zay Dennis Holtzen Dee Gabriel Rickey Price Linda Erbaugh Karen Gribble Linda Sue Adair Paula Kuhn and Bruce Brenick.

Mrs Huffman Named To City Health Post

Mrs Charles Huffman was appointed to the Logan board of health for a five year term by Mayor Roger Friend to fill the unexpired term of Mrs Phil Tschapppat effective January 1. Attending the meeting were Lawrence Kessler James W Brown Mrs Huffman and Mayor Friend. The Hocking County board of health also met with Dr C T Grattidge Charles F Barker W E Grove and Dr Southard present.

Logan Charles Huffman Logan Board of Health Roger Friend Huffman Phil Tschappat Lawrence Kessler James W. Brown Friend H. Guthard Hocking County

Vicious Winds Level Town in Alapaha Georgia

Vicious tornadoes of tornadic force leveled sections of Alapaha a town of 600 Sunday. Dozens of homes and businesses were flattened, the large community water tank smashed, and all school property wrecked. Three hospitalized. Mayor Julian P. Paulk estimated damage near a half million dollars.

Alapaha Julian P. Paulk

Driver Avoids Collision In Route 75 Ditch

Logan police reported a traffic mishap at 5 30 p m Sunday on Route 75 fourteen miles south of Logan. Speaks said he braked to avoid a collision, his car skidded off the slick pavement into a ditch. His wife and two children were passengers. no injuries or damage were reported.

Logan Lee Speaks Thurston Speaks

Stolen Motorcycle Recovered Near Logan

A motorcycle stolen Thursday from Columbus resident James Lonay was recovered Saturday in Logan. Police found the bike on a shop lot several miles south of Logan, stripped of plates and equipment. Lonay identified and recovered the motorcycle on Sunday.

Logan James Lonay Columbus Lonny

Dr Earl Arbaugh Suffers Heart Attack

Wilkesville Dr Earl Arbaugh was reported in slightly improved condition Friday after a heart attack on Wednesday. The veterinarian was stricken near Vinton while returning from a professional call. The Pomeroy Emergency Squad transported him to Meigs General Hospital.

Wilkesville Earl Arbaugh Arbaugh Vinton Pomeroy Meigs General Hospital

Jailed for Theft in Hocking County

Logan Robert Leroy Allen 19 of Whistler Ohio jailed for 60 days for stealing a rifle plus a $100 fine. Sentenced by Laurelville Mayor L A McClelland. Charges filed by Frank Crosby Hocking County Sheriff A J Waldron stated.

Marines Seek Recruits in Logan This Tuesday

Men and women interested in joining the Marine Corps can be interviewed in Logan on Tuesdays by Technical Sergeant Eugene Franklin of the Athens recruiting office. Sgt. Franklin will be in the courthouse each Tuesday.

Logan Marine Corps Eugene Franklin Athens Franklin

Toledo Soldier’s Body Recovered From Maumee River

The body of Pvt. John A. Martin, 25, was recovered Sunday from the Maumee River below Grand Rapids. Local authorities identified him and prepared for burial as investigations continued.

Toledo John A. Martin Maumee River Grand Rapids

Classified Ads Instructions and Rates for Messages

Phone numbers and rates for Cards of Thanks In Memoriam Obituaries and Political Announcements. Six average words per line with a three line minimum and details on multiple day advertising and rate adjustments. Notices about blind ads ad placement rules and payment options are included.

Termite control and storm window sales in local ad notices

Local classified items list termite control by Marietta Chemical Products Co and storm window services by Paul Fiske. Includes contact numbers and addresses for W E Dicken and 23 N Congress. Also lists Regular Meeting Local 1108 on May 12 at Moose Hall Athens with manager Wiley Ryan, and a no trespassing notice at Hast ings Hill garden planted by Susan Carter.

Moose Hall Athens Wiley Ryan Hastings Hill Susan Carter

Moth Protection Offered by McKee Drug Co

Moth protection plan promises one spraying of BERLOU to stop moth damage or BERLOU will pay for the damage. Available for a price of $1.25 for a six year guaranteed protection. Advertising claims mention Glaxo water clear plastic linoleum coating as a related product.

Berlou McKee Drug CO Uhiman's

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