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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1956

Page

3

Weltner Anniversary Observed With Lake Hope Dinner

Mr and Mrs W D Weltner of 344 W Main St celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a dinner at Lake Hope Lodge on May 20 a May 17 1906 marriage at home of the Hildebrandts Rev Spoehr officiated the St Matthew Lutheran Church attendees included the late Hildebrandt and Mrs Jeanette Hartman Wolfe of Columbus Mr Weltner a former Logan mayor and Red Cross treasurer is active in Kiwanis Knights Templar Izaak Walton Elks and St Matthew Church Their daughter Mrs Robert Gano of Logan and Mrs Richard Spannon of Cleveland plus granddaughter Cinda Spar non are named.

W. Denzil Weltner W. Main St Lake Hope Lodge Weltner Fred Hildebrandt Charles Hildebrandt Jeanette Hartman Wolfe Columbus Welter Dan Robert Gano Logan Richard Spannon Cleveland Cinda Sue Spar Non

Eight Logan Students Win Honors in Test

Logan High students earned top honors in county level scholarship tests held May 5 at Ohio University. Learners from Rockbridge and South Bloomingville Sharon competed across divisions with strong showings in Algebra I II English history and science. Notable finishers included Whitcraft, Beougher, Tuckston, Blackston, Koch, Parsons, Hull, Murray, Graham, Elberfeld, and Dan.

LOGAN Logan High Ohio University South Bloomingville Sharon G. Whitcraft Blackston Virginia Koch Barbara Parsons LHS Creighton Kenneth Jerry Carmean Fred E. Hull James Murray Leo Graham Harrold Elberfeld Dan

Science Day Winners Show Work to Kiwanis Club

Logan High School students showcased science day projects at a Kiwanis Club meeting. Milene Blosser demonstrated a 300 specimen collection of local flowers and plants dried pressed mounted and classified since 1955.

Logan Kiwanis Logan High Hocking County Mlene Blosser Lake Logan

Candidates Expense Lists Due in Tentative Election

Logan Canavantes reminder that expense accounts must be filed with the county board of elections within 10 days after the election due to recent legislation. All candidates must file regardless of outcome, with receipts required for single expenditures of 25 dollars or more. Failure to file bars future candidacy for five years. filings with Dean Collison, Mary Leach, Carl Brandt, or any board member. forms from clerks.

Logan—Canavantes County Board of Elections Dean Collison Board Mary Leach Carl Brandt

Ladies Night Programs Across Logan Area

Local groups plan a series of ladies night events at church and club venues in Logan Granville and surrounding areas. The Logan Hocking League chapter will host activities with guest speakers from Denison University and Ohio Power Co with refreshments provided by hostess committees. An engagement announcement notes Mary Kathleen Mathias’s upcoming marriage to Richard Lee Chevalier and confirms their Lancaster address.

John W. Mathias Lancaster Mary Kathleen Richard Lee Chevalier Sam Chevalier Sherman Ave Wiliam Tanner Air Force Austin Texhill Seth Sloan Tom Price Robert Ryland Charles Heine Karl Poling Motiondie Indane Book of Prayer Anigame Logen Iothony Toerner the Way and the Way- Ohio Power Co

Gas Refund Claim Forms Available for Farmers

Logan announces that gas and special fuel refund claim forms for farm use are now available. Forms must be filed by September 30 for gasoline purchased after December 31, 1955 and used on farms before July 1 of this year. Refunds cover gasoline used in food production and will be distributed through farm organizations, extension offices and banks.

Logan By F

School Chiefs Discuss Policies for 1956 57 Term

County school executive heads met with James Frey to plan for next year including a fall picnic for school personnel and revisions to teacher report blanks. A committee will study geography and Ohio history texts to select replacements, health program improvements were discussed, and four applicants pursued state teaching scholarships with a three scholarship quota for Hocking County.

LOGAN James Frey Ohio County Health ‘Department Prey Hocking County

Hocking County Land Transfers

Land transfers in Hocking County show multiple deeds recorded in Perry Falls and Green Townships. Names include Winland, Kincheloe, Baker, Ringhiser, Hult, Huffman, Guess, Nixon, Davis, Mug, Miller and Buckingham with parcels ranging from single lots to 12 acre plus tracts and hundreds of acres in several townships. Transactions involve Perry Logan Falls Oreville Green and Dicken allotments across multiple property deeds.

George Winland Anna Winland Gaiel Winland Perry Township Lucille Winland Perry Zelma Pearl Hoover W. H. Hoover Grover C. Kincheloe Elva Mae Kincheloe Dicken Falls Township Willard E. Baughman Mary J. Baughman Franklin J. Baker Pearl E. Baker Logan Dewey D. Ringhiser Eva ¢. Ringhiser Edgar G. Hult Huth E. Huffman Eres Keplar Mary Josephine Keplar Wayne Guess Lavona Guess Green Township Emma Lanning Lloyd Nixon Oreville Falls Gate Township Ora S. Davis Carrie Balith Davis Fred ‘Hugh Olga ‘Mug Eat Buckingham

Primary Returns Warn Voters In Tight Ohio Runoff

In Columbus Republicans and Democrats face a wary post primary landscape as unofficial returns show totals well under Secretary Brown’s near one million forecast. Brown expects a larger Republican turnout, while the gubernatorial race hints at a close November contest and renewed mobilization by both parties.

New Hope Eisenhower Reed Smith Columbus Ted W. Brown Brown

County polio vaccinations cited in campaign notes

County records show 1349 polio vaccinations, while gubernatorial race figures favor Republicans with 55 percent over Democrats 45. Atty Gen. C William ONeill appears likely to win the nomination. DiSalle claims Ohio has more Democrats and urges a statewide registration push with 88 county coordinators. Logan-Hocking Health Dept reports 194 vaccinations at West School with 91 pupils and 38 young children enrolled.

William O'Neill Michael V. DiSalle DiSalle U. S John W. Bricker Logan Gram County Health Department O'Neill West School

Accident Report Near Route 33 Involving Two Cars

A Monday crash northwest of Route 33 involved Melvin Hartshorn arriving from Laurelville Route 1 and William Burt of Lancaster. Hartshorn faced a court appearance after the collision with Burt, causing heavy damage on the road.

Tigate Logan Francis Myers Melvin Hartshorn Laurelville William Burt Lancaster Hartshorn

Petticoats Offered in White Gore Panel Style

Classified listing for panel Petticoats in white with gore panel design and eyelet trim. Describes fine broadcloth fabric and a 33 inch bottom trim, available in sizes M and L. Manufacturer appears to be FOR.

M. L. de

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