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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1957

Page

10

Webb Summit Farm Bureau Council joint meeting at Webb Summit School

Logan Social Notes report a May 10 joint meeting of Bear Run and Webb Summit Farm Bureau Advisory Councils at the old Webb Summit School house with County Commissioner Harry Armstrong presiding. The gathering included devotions by Mrs. Charles Wolfe, youth council talk by Mrs. Paul Shaw, accordion solos by Delaine Davis, and singing of America and God Bless America. A large cake from Tom VanCuren celebrated the Webb Summitt Farm Bureau Council. Attendees were invited to Rural Life Sunday May 26 at Webb Summit Church with a 12:30 basket dinner and 2 p.m. program led by Rev. Carl Wetherell.

Bear Run Webb Summit Webb Jane Phillips Webb Summit Church

WCTU Spring Institute to Feature Two State Officers

Two state officers of the WCTU will be principal speakers at the May 15 Spring Institute in the Evangelical United Brethren Church educational unit. Mrs. Ruth Duncan and Mrs. Nora Pontius of Columbus will address at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. with speech contests for county students and medals to be awarded. A covered dish dinner follows at noon and attendees are asked to bring table service. Public invited.

WCTU Evangelical United Brethren Church Ruth Duncan Nora Pontius Columbus

Nominations Slated At Meeting of Lions

Chauncey chapter of the Lions Club will hold a dinner meeting at 6 30 pm Wednesday at Katy's Kitchen. The nomination committee will present its officers report.

Chauncey Chauncey- Dover Lions Club Katy’s

Fire crews respond to grease fire at Da Night Restaurant

Logan firefighters arrived after a silent alarm to the Da Night Restaurant on West Main Street. Grease on a kitchen grill ignited causing smoke to fill the kitchen but no injuries or damage reports were noted.

Logan W. Main St

Rockbridge Graduation Week Opens With Baccalaureate

Six Rockbridge High School seniors begin graduation week with an 8 p.m. baccalaureate in the school auditorium. Rev. Wilson Waters gives invokes and scripture, with Rev. Floyd A. Adams Jr. delivering the sermon. Commencement Friday May 24 features Dr. Harold H. Eibling as speaker.

Chauncey Personal News Highlights Local Visits

Chauncey area residents and relatives visited family members across Columbus Athens Cutler Truetown and Albany. Notable mentions include Chauncey Dover Band at Chillicothe Veterans Hospital and visits by the Sovereigns Adkins Johnson Tippett Omen and others from Lancaster Athens Chagrin Falls Painsville and Portsmouth.

Raymond Crabtree Columbus Emanuel Crabtree Ralph Crabtree Athens Linda Harry Linscott Hooper Ridge Veterans Hospital Chillicothe Clarence Blackford Nip Bullock University Hospital, Columbus Mary Rhoda Oliver Elsie Staley Walter Koon Albany H. S. Sovereign Winter Park Fla H. B. Noble Homer Johnson Leo Hammond Neil Tippett David

Jerry Maffin Tops 30 Points In Messenger Contest

Jerry Maffin becomes the first Nelsonville Messenger carrier to reach 30 points and claim five bonus points in The Messenger Economy Reading Plan Contest. He stands second in Nelsonville with 41 points and eyes a Cedar Point vacation or a possible trip to Estes Park if he leads all carriers. He resides at 924 Poplar St with his parents, attends Nelsonville Junior High, is in seventh grade, and helps buy his clothes from earnings. He belongs to the Di Didahs radio club and hopes to become a mortician one day.

Messenger Nelsonville Jerry Maffin Gerald Maffin The Jerry Cedar Point Lake Erie Nation Skyline Ranch Estes Park Colo Poplar St Nelsonville Junior High di Didahs

Double Mother's Day noted with family gatherings and gifts

Middleport society records a Sunday of family reunions for Mother's Day. Dusty Darst, six, earned a nickel from a cheese box flower pot gift at school. Four generations gathered at Pastor Fred Gardner's home. Extended visits include Vogelsongs, Fultz, and Chaney relatives.

Middleport Dale Dusty) Darst Darsts Dusty SH

Bradbury PTA Plans Teacher Appreciation Meeting

Myddleport Bradbury PTA will meet Wednesday evening at 7 30 announcing Teacher Appreciation night. Mrs Nathan Riggs serves as president and officers will be installed for the coming year.

Myddleport Bradbury PTA Nathan Riggs

Mother's Day Weekend Dining at Miss Lama's Home

Family gathering for Mother's Day week end at the home of Miss Jean Lama with her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Ernest Jones and Carol Jean of Bexley joined by Miss Grace Sauvage and Mrs Frances Hoagland of Columbus. Mr Jones's parents also attended the Martin Restaurant Sunday for dinner.

Tippitt David Chauncey Gene Jennings Stanley Jones Minersville Fred I. Gardner Middleport Harold Vogelsong Melinda Ironton Vogelsongs Ashland Mr. Vogelsong B. S. Vogelsong Vogelsong John Fultz Amita’ Marie Harry Durst Holzer Hospital Dursts John Davis Columbus Henry Cooper Nancy Hartley Veteran's Hospital, Huntington Homer Hartley Charles Faulkner Sharon Clendenin W.va James Faulkner Locust St Morgantown West Virginia University John Chancey Gertrude Ramey Ripley W. Va James Hagerty Chanceys Roger Chancey James Eynon Ruby Casto Eagle Ridge Howard Byers Nelle Lewis Marietta James Lewis Ruby Byers Lewis Lewis Sauer Jean Lama Ernest Jones Carol Jean Bexley Grace Sauvage Frances Hoagland Martin Restaurant Mr. Jones

Flowers Presented As Mothers Gifts At Asbury Church

Potted chrysanthemums were given as Mother's Day gifts by Miss Marcia Karr at Asbury Methodist Church Sunday morning. Gifts went to Mrs. Jessie Stow the oldest mother Mrs. Arthur Neigler the youngest mother and to Mrs. Kenneth Cundiff and Mrs. Virgil Teaford for bringing the most children.

Pomeroy Marcia Karr Asbury Methodist Jessie Stow Arthur Neigler Stow Kenneth Cundiff Virgil Teaford

Son Is Born in Columbus to Dwight Swepston

Mr and Mrs Dwight Swepston of Columbus welcomed a son in Grant Hospital on May 10. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ralph Lee of Racine Route and Mr and Mrs M M Swepston of Columbus. Mrs Swepston is the former Ruth Lee. the couple already has children Stephen Jana Lee and Mark.

Pomeroy Ralph Lee Racine Route Dwight Swepston Columbus Grant Hospital M. M. Swepston Swepston Ruth Lee Stephen Jana Lee Mark

Livestock Quarantine Jury Trial Called Off

Logan County man indicted for violating Ohio livestock quarantine laws had his jury trial called off. Ray Stump of Laurelville Route 1 pleaded innocent to removing quarantined cattle and disposing of animals exposed to a dangerous disease. The first count was dropped on good cause shown. he pleaded guilty on the second count and was fined $100 plus costs by Judge Harley Meyer.

Logan Hocking County Ohio Ray Stump Laurelville Hubert Lappen Stump Harley Meyer

Meigs General Hospital Admits and Discharges

Admitted include Preston Yeanger Columbus Douglas Johnson Racine Mrs Wilma Stobart Pomeroy Mrs Sylvia Johnson Cheshire Route 1 Ocie Heiney Letart Falls Discharges include William Kaspar Pomeroy Leonard McGill Coolville Mrs Mary Hanning and infant Rutland Mrs Shirley Abels and infant son Pomeroy Mrs Helen Burson Shade Mrs James Lewis and infant Middleport Sarah Ewington Pomeroy Marion Pickens Racine Clara Wolfe Racine

Preston Yeanger Columbus Douglas Johnson Racine Wilma Stobart Pomeroy Sylvia Johnson Cheshire Ocie Heiney Letart Falls William Kaspar Leonard McGill Coolville Mary Hanning Rutland Shirley Abels Helen Burson Shade James Lewis Middleport Sarah Ewington Marion Pickens Clara Wolfe

Emergency Squad Helps Stork Deliver Baby

In Middleport a Meigs County woman was rushed from the business district to Holzer Hospital. She was moved from a private car to the emergency truck for the trip as firefighters reported the stork won the race.

Middleport Meigs County Holzer Hospital

Four Men Fined Following Fight

Middleport men and a Rutland man jailed on intoxication and fighting charges. Mayor C. O. Fisher added unpaid fines. Kennedy paid $20 plus costs, Bradbury $20, Mitch $25, and Hale $15 plus costs for intoxication.

Middleport Rutland C. 0. Fisher Dale Kennedy Philip Bradbury Oliver Mitch Sam Junior) Hale

Improper Turn Charge After Racine Wreck

Racine marshal Alfred Lyons charged Charles E. Yost 25 Minersville Route 1 with an improper turn after a Saturday 1 p.m. accident on Main St. Yost collided with a car driven by Charles T. Curtis of Racine who was stopped at a stop sign.

Pomeroy Racine Alfred Lyons Charles E. Yost Minersville Yost Main St Charles T. Curtis

Two Hospital Escapees Recaptured After Lakin Breakout

City Patrolman Eddie Strauss and Racine Marshal Alfred Lyons captured two escapees from the State Hospital Lakin West Virginia Saturday night. They were jailed as Sheriff Robert Hartenbach announced the escapees were being held. Neither man would identify themselves to authorities.

Pomeroy Eddie Strauss Racine Alfred Lyons State Hospital Lakin W. Va Robert Hartenbach

Markets Egg and Poultry Prices Report Cincinnati

Cincinnati market notes show egg prices by grade and size with current receipts and case exchanges. Poultry prices for No 1 quality fryers hens and weights are listed alongside farm price ranges for potatoes in the Cincinnati area.

Cincinnati U.S

Fourth-Week Deadline For 4-H Enrollment

Logan says Wednesday marks the enrollment deadline for the 1957 4-H club year. Boys and girls ages 10 to 21 as of Jan 1 1957 must join by then, and current members must pick projects. Advisors must file enrollment sheets with the extension office by Wednesday.

Logan Ethel Bower

Polio Second Round Completed at Logan Hocking Schools

The Logan Hocking County Health Department finished a second Polio vaccination round at city and county schools. A total of 1483 people were vaccinated including pupils preschoolers and expectant mothers. The schedule began April 29.

LOGAN Logan-Hocking County

Hocking County Man Returned to Penitentiary on Parole Violation

Virgil Edwards 32 of New Plymouth Route 1 was returned to the Ohio Penitentiary as a parole violator after being held in the county jail since last Monday. He had been sentenced to the penitentiary in November 1955 for grand larceny by a Common Pleas Court jury.

Logan Hocking County Ohio Virgil Edwards New Plymouth Common Pleas Court

Births at Hocking Valley Hospital

Mr and Mrs Earl Matteson of Wellston welcome a son. Also listed are the discharge of George S. Markin of Radcliff and Mrs John Murphy of McArthur.

Earl Matteson Wellston George S. Markin Radcliff John Murphy McArthur

New Cruiser Placed In Operation Here

Logan police department placed a new cruiser into service on Saturday after installing special equipment. The 1957 Chevrolet coach replaces a 1956 model traded in via W H Chevrolet Sales. Funds were provided by the 1957 appropriation ordinance.

Logan W&h Chevrolet

Union Furnace seniors to attend Ewing Grange meeting

Twenty six Union Furnace seniors will be guests of the Ewing Grange on Monday night May 13. The guest panel will discuss the topic and a potluck lunch will follow. Mrs. Wallace Beck youth chairman will oversee the program.

Union Furnace Ewing Grange Wallace Beck

Birth Announced James Edward Jacobs Jr in Mason

Mr and Mrs Clif ford Jacobs announce the birth of a grandson James Edward born at Schaekel Clinic Mason weighing nine pounds six ounces. Parents are Mr and Mrs James Lewis formerly Shirley Jacobs. Jacobs couple also have two daughters Barbara Ann and Diane. Grandparents include Mr and Mrs Charles Lewis Middleport and great grandparents Mr and Mrs Pearl Jacobs Laurel Cliff and Mr and Mrs Henry Beech Bradbury.

Pomeroy Clifford Jacobs Laurel Cliff Schaekel Clinic Mason James Edward, Jr James Lewis Shirley Jacobs Jacobs Barbara Ann Diane Charles Lewis Middleport Pearl Jacobs Henry Beech Bradbury

Birth of Son Gary Eugene Grueser Announced

Parents Mr and Mrs David E Grueser announce the birth of a son Gary Eugene on April 29 at Holzer Hospital Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Clyde Wines of Racine

Middleport David E. Grueser Gary Eugene Holzer Hospital Clyde Wines Racine

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Rockbridge Harold H. Eibling Erickson Susarbande Gavotte Corelli Julia Beougher Virginia Koch Earl Later Mary Ann Wharton Gail Waltz Virgil Woodson James Frey Hockings County Middleport Society WSAZ WLW WTVN WCHS WBNS WHTN Superman Hopalong Wild Bill Hickok Star Doug Edward John Daly Nat King Cole Robin Hood Sir Lancelot Danny Thomas Burns and Allen Wells Fargo Barlow Lockbourne I Love Lucy Root Montgomery- c Robt Seaauiedaial Lawrence Welk December Bride Studio One Soldiers of Fortune State Trooper Chet Long Broad & High Weath Farm Frankie Laine Miss Brooks Stu Erwin Tennessee Erni Tenner Bob Crosby Queen All Star Liz Playhouse Casper Capers Willie Cartoon Club Flippo's Gang Mickey Mouse Doug Edwards Jonathan Winters Property Levy NBC News Phil Silvers Wyatt Earp Jane Wyman Broken Arrow Red Skelton Sin Quan I Spy Eddie Arnold Spike Jones Highway Patrol Public Defender No Little Tister Armehai My Family Playhouse Dick Turner Meigs General Hospital Stork Hocking Hocking Valley Hospital Gilham Frank W.F.W New Marshfield Uhliman’s Harold Goddard Marietta Chemical Products Co W. E. Dicken W. Union St William Smith Fisher Road Call Ramon Dunlope Lash FORD Custom Platt Hudson Sales and Service Union St. Ph Metropolitan Auto Sales Sears Hudson Wheaton's W. Union Oldsmobile Kinneer Motor Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge Parents of San Algeo Motor Sales E. State St Grosvenor Diamond DODGE Willys Gail Watkins E. State Street Athens, Ohio Dannie's Trailer Sales, Inc Pontiac Landis Gulf Service R. M. Lantz, Dist Ohio Fuel Gas Company West State Street Mercury Monterey Chevrolet Desoto BUICK Athens Phonville
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