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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1961

Page

7

Dwight Diller Named Junior High Principal in Logan

Logan board of education appointed Dwight Diller principal of Logan Junior High, succeeding J R Hankison who will retire at term end. Diller, previously Green Elementary principal, has long served Logan schools as teacher and coach. The board also accepted several resignations and re employed non teaching staff, and adopted a Language Arts Curriculum Guide for first six grades.

Logan Dwight Diller Green Logan Board of Education Diller J. R. Hankigan Hankinson Logan High School Bluffton Bowing Green Green School Carole Withers Ohio University Emil Clark Bernard Claywell Lou Carrico Charles Barker Hester Lee White Patricia Summel J. R. Hankison Paul Goss William Sickels Robert Gastin William Hankison Clarence Noble Charles van Bibber Samuel William Sickles Floyd Daubenmier W. H. Fowler Woodrow Deible Charles Hummel Helen Hilton Charles Emrick Charles Mathias Harley Sheets Bernard Boch Pearl Blackstone Raymond Tucker Clarence Tucker Harold Carpenter Joe Hutchins Henry Willame Charles Ringhise Edward St. Clair Cloyd Carmean John Walker Loren Howdyshell Kenneth Risch James Gastin

Car and Truck Crash on Harvey Chapel Road

A minor accident at 11 a.m. Saturday on Harvey Chapel Road involved a car driven by Robert J. Hine 29 Bradenton Florida and a truck operated by Harry R. Thomas 30 Bremen Route 1. Deputy Ed Smith investigated. damages light and no injuries reported.

Logan Ed Smith Harvey Chapel Rd Robert J. Hine Bradenton Fla Harry R. Thomas Bremen

Television Schedule Listings Note

The Messenger disclaims errors in listings when stations fail to provide corrected schedules. The night features asked it, Laramie, Hitchcock, Thriller, NBC News, programs like Danger Man and Malibu Run, with Angels and Theatre slots among others.

Laramie Jim Thacker Hitchcock Weather Thriller News NBC News Jack Jim Backus

Evening Radio Schedule Snapshot at 100 Biveny

The listing shows a Tuesday schedule with programs from 9:00 to 11:20 including Stagecoach Weather Alcoa Pres McGraw Jones Rescue News Bugs Bunny Weather Rifleman Movie and Close Up. It outlines time blocks for each show and weather updates across the evening lineup.

Biveny Pe Weathe Alcoa Squad Wyatt Stagecoach Ri Eman

Television Schedule Fragment for Evening Lineup

Evening lineup lists theater and weather segments with multiple time slots and program titles such as Theaters 6 00 and Malibu Run 6 30. The fragment shows times from 6:00 to 12:45 with programs like Adventure and Danger Man and notes short weather updates.

Hinay Patra Malibu Run Danger Man Tom Ewell Weather Skelton Rry Moore Chet Long Jews Doug Jun Amehair Adventure Dobie Gillis

Hitchcock Gloating Place TV Preview and Emmy Awards Night

TV previews highlight Alfred Hitchcock The Gloating Place at 8 30. An unattractive girl scheming for attention drives the plot. At 10 p m the Emmy Awards presentation stems from Moulin Rouge Hollywood with Dick Powell hosting and Joey Bishop from New York’s Ziegfeld Theater.

Moulin Rouge Hollywood Dick Powell Joey Bishop New York Ziegfield

Evening Television Highlights From The Local Station

Prime time line up features Bugs Bunny and two mice outsmarting a cat at 7:30 followed by Rifleman where Lucas McCain confronts bullies at 8 and Close-Up on Kenya at 8:30 The Stagecoach West episode Blind Man's Bluff shows a singer and husband hunted by a blind killer and Alcoa Presents The Blood Flower at 10 spots a visiting professor driven to assassinate a dictator

Lucas McCain Kenya Stagecoach West Alcoa

Murder hits Senate Crime Commission witness case

8 p.m. M Squad features the murder of Harry Conklin before he can testify about underworld boss Martin Body. Captain Gray and Frank Ballinger begin an inquiry by questioning the dead man's sister-in-law.

Harry Conklin Senate Crime Commission Martin Body Gray Frank Ballinger Dobie Gillis Dobie Tom Ewell Tom Potter Red Skelton Sebastian Cabot

TV Guide Schedule Highlighting Evening Lineup

Channel listings show Golddiggers at 6 35 pm on Channel 6 and Corvette at 11 15 pm on Channel 1. Other programs include Lady Takes at 1 15 pm Channel 4 Gamboll House 9 am and Brides Are Like That 11 20 pm. A Queen Is Crowned airs 9 30 am with The Trouble isomen at 11 15 pm. Queen of the Mob appears 2 15 pm.

Aque Corvette Ee Ao Br. Cyope Gamboll

Paul Dunkle Delivers Sacred Recital in Cincinnati

Paul Dunkle a freshman at the College Conservatory of Music Cincinnati gave a voice recital at the Widow's and Old Men's Home Cincinnati. Selections included The Holy City I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked Hosanna My Task and The Lord's Prayer accompanied by Diane Roberts. He is from McArthur and son of Mrs Elloise Dunkle Route 1.

McArthur Paul Dunkle Widow’s and Old Men’s Cincinnati Holy City Jesus Paul College Conservatory of Music McArthur High School Kenwood Baptist Church Saint Bonadventure Choir Diane Roberts Conservatory Elloise Dunkle Route 1

Vess Participating In Marine Coins Task

MSgt. Clarence H. Vess of Trimble serves with the First Marine Division at Camp Pendleton California in Phase III of Exercise Green Light off the California coast. The operation centers on a large scale amphibious landing supported by an amphibious task force and aircraft.

Trimble Clarence H. Vess John W. Vess First Marine Division Camp Pendleton Calif California Camp Pendelton Calif

Eddy Family and Athens Visitors Spend Sunday

Mr and Mrs Evert Eddy spent Sunday in Columbus visiting their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Richard Eddy and their sons Stephen and John James Vaughn and son Mark visited his mother Mrs Florence Bulan in Bishopville Guests of Mrs C E Palmer Sunday were her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Ww Neutzling from Athens

Evert Eddy Columbus Richard Eddy Stephen John James Vaughn Mark Athens Florence Bulan Bishopville C. E. Palmer Ww. S. Neutzling

Appointments in Meigs County Probate Court

Notice lists D. H. Harold of Middl Ohio as Executor of Ava Harold estate and Burke Lane Chester Ohio as Administratrix of Virginia Burke estate. Clair E. Berry of Ath ens Ohio appointed Administrator of Jesse S. Bolton estate. Ruth Willis of Middale Ohio named Administratrix of Lawrence Willis estate. Dated May 1961. Meigs County Probate Court.

Harold Middl Ohio Middleport Meigs County F. H. O'Brien Burke Lane Act Chester Virginia Jean Burke Bedts Township Meigsty Clair E. Berry E. Washi Street Athens Jeasie S. Bolton Albany Ruth Wills Railroad Street Middale Lawrence Willis

Community Calendar Highlights Local Clubs and Meetings

Lovan Calendar lists events across Laurel Scenic Advisory Council at Mrs Wylie Gibisonville 730 Rockbridge PTO 730 Heinlein Tenney Group Westminster Westminster Presby Church 8 p.m. Tuesday Study Club dinner Harbargers 630 Pythian Sisters inspection D of A 730 formal wear bring snacks Delphian Club Monks dessert 7 p.m. Jaycee-ettes Saving 8 p.m. bring dollar item Lefever EUB Church KYN stamps Rev subscriptions due Union Furnace demo club 730 bring cake decorating materials election installation Book Club Chapple 730 West Logan PTO 730 election of officers Wed May 17 Antioch Homemakers 1030 plant exchange potluck Sewing Club noon potluck Thursday Twig I Logan Auxiliary 8 p.m. Logan Emblem Club 630 dinner 8 p.m. formal installation Elks Lodge rooms reservations with St Clair.

N. West Logan Antioch Homemakers Club Winifred Amnah Roy Funk Twig I Logan Hocking Valley Hospital Clarence Schempp Frank Harden Logan Emblem Club Brandt Mecca Elks Lodge Harry St. Clair

Weekend Guests Visit Families Across Salem Center

Salem Center residents hosted relatives from Canton Newark Albany Columbus and Cleveland over the weekend. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harry W Overly and families of Mary Overly and sister Mrs Davis along with Mr and Mrs Edwin H Gorton and children. Also visiting were Wayne Roush Ohio University student and Ted Smiths daughters on the illness list.

Salem Center Harry W. Overly Canton Mary Overly Edwin Davis Clair Edmundson T. E. Smith Lloyd Smith C. K. Smith Columbus Ted Smith Bill Garnes Upper Salem George Martin Jackson Rocky Barbara Martin Lizzie C. Caton Caton Edwin H. Gorton Sharon Buddy Cleveland Hollis Grate Wayne Roush Ohio University Tammie Brenda Larry Smith Lloyd

Rita Standley Celebrates First Communion at Home

Miss Rita Marie Standley daughter of Mr and Mrs Don Standley observed First Communion on Sunday and hosted a buffet dinner at her home in Glouster. Clergy and relatives from Columbus attended including Rev Fr Anthony Nickel and numerous family members.

Steve Bendervich Mary Fydroski Anna Paskievitch Joe Erdy Edward Erdy Glouster Russell Morgan Frank Pakievitch Columbus

Logan Savan Cith Social Meeting Report

Mrs Ellena Wells hosted the Logan Squaw Club at Pocahontas hall with 14 members and two guests. Miss Charlotte Blake conducted business and prizes were awarded to Mrs Charles Congreve, Mrs Augustine Palmer, Mrs Kirby Snyder, and Mrs June McKenzie. Mrs Ray Garverick will host the next meeting on May 25.

Logan Squaw Club Pocahontas Hall Florence Pierson Sherman Sheets Charlotte Blake Charles Congreve Augustine Palmer Kirby Snyder June McKenzie Ray Garverick

Juveniles Break In Jail Food Stash in Ringgold

Seven inmates at Catoosa County Jail were left hungry after juveniles broke in and stole four dozen eggs three pounds of sausage four loaves of bread and an electric mixer.

Ringgold Catoosa County

Grady Smith Sentenced in Patrol Car Theft Case

Chattanooga youth Grady Smith, 19, received 11 months and 29 days in the workhouse after pleading guilty to stealing a patrol car from a lot behind police headquarters. The crime highlighted vehicle theft involving law enforcement property.

Chattanooga Grady Smith Smith

Youth Fined For Having No License

Logan area youth Ronald L. Harden aged 18 was fined 50 dollars and costs after arraignment on a charge of driving without an operator license. The May 6 offense was reported by state patrolman.

Logan Hocking County Ronald L. Harden Harley E. Poling Lancaster Route 33 Rockbridge Poling Vaughn Collins Stephen R. Messbarger Warren V. Kirkendall

New Lexington News Briefs Highlight Health and School Honors

William Conger of Peabody Coal Co. suffers head injuries near New Lexington and is treated at Good Samaritan Hospital in Zanesville. Elaine Winegardner named daughter of honor at St. Rose School May crowning. Henry Ferguson of Zanesville area hospital bound for surgery at Mount St. Mary. Nancy Evans named valedictorian and Shirley Adcock salutatorian of New Lexington High School's May 31 graduation.

New Lexington William Conger Peabody Coal Co Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville Here Elaine Winegardner Ruth Fisher Isabella St. Rose School Henry Ferguson Bureau of Unemployment Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville

Ronald Van Fossan Is Promoted to Private First Class

Ronald L. Van Fossan son of Mr and Mrs Forrest L Van Fossan Route 2 Laurelville was promoted to private first class in Germany He serves as a tank crewman in Company A 37th Armor Cratisheim with the 4th Armored Division He entered the Army last August trained at Fort Knox and arrived overseas last January The 19 year old attended Laurelville High School

Laurelville Ronald L. van Fossan Forrest L. van Fossan Germany 4Th Armored Division van Fossan 37Th Armor Cratisheim

American Legion Auxiliary to Meet at Legion Hall

The American Legion Auxiliary plans a Thursday meeting at 7 30 p m in the American Legion Hall. Hostesses for the social hour are Mrs Esther Buhla and Mrs Ruth Cole.

Glouster American Legion Auxiliary American Legion Hall Esther Buhla Ruth Cole

Youth Second In Family To Win Essay Contest

Logan High School senior named Hocking County winner in Congress Moeller essay contest. His essay Sounding Brass edged four judges choices. Second place went to Mick ey Brandon Union Furnace High School. Reported by Athens Messenger.

Logan Logan High School Hocking County Walter Moeller David Schottke Earl F. Schottke David Miriam Washington Cong. Moeller Rex Purcell Fairfield County Clyde Plant Athens City Neal Dillon Arthur Gasser

Child's Rites Are Thursday

Rebecca Jean Lehman five died after surgery at Hocking Valley Hospital. Daughter of Walter Burns and Mrs. Burns Gallagher Avenue she leaves sister Arlene and paternal grandparents Daniel Burns and Mrs. Burns Trimble plus Mr. and Mrs. David Williams Logan Route 4. Friends may visit Heinlein Funeral Home after 7 p.m. today. services 10 a.m. Thursday at Smith's Chapel Cemetery burial there.

Logan Rebecca Jean Lehman Hocking Valley Hospital Walter Burns Gallagher Ave Arlene Daniel Burns Trimble David Williams Heinlein Funeral Home Smith's Chapel Cemetery

Ucker Case Set Thursday In Logan Court

James Ucker, partner in Ucker Bros. Dairy, faces a Common Pleas hearing Thursday in Logan County on charges of delivering ungraded milk after Logan Hocking Health District found high bacteria counts. The firm’s milk was degraded April 29 and its selling permit was suspended last week. Ucker pleaded innocent on arraignment in County Court before Judge Vaughn Collins who certified the case to Common Pleas.

Logan Logan- Hocking County James Ucker H. M. Boocks Common Pleas Court Ucker Ucker Bros. Dairy Acker Vaughn Collins

Hocking Valley Hospital Births And Discharges

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Snider Logan welcomed a son. Admitted were Harry Breeze Nelsonville medical Mrs Carlos McGomery Logan Route 2 and Mrs Agnes Mogavero Logan Mrs Jennie Spicer Logan Charles Tucker Rockbridge. Discharged were Joe Thomas Logan Leroy Clark Logan and Mrs Ethel Phelps Logan Route 1.

Lawrence Snider Logan Harry Breeze Nelsonville Carlos McGomery Agnes Mogavero Jennie Spicer Charles Tucker Rockbridge Joe Thomas Leroy Clark Ethel Phelps

Fouts Rites Set in Beech Grove Church

Funeral services for Mrs. Levina Fouts 80 of Glouster Route 1 will be held Wednesday at 1 p m at Beech Grove Church with Rev. Joe McDonald officiating. Burial in the church cemetery follows. Mrs. Fouts died Sunday night and friends may call at Wiley funeral home.

Glouster Levina Fouts Beech Grove Joe McDonald

Trimble Township Home Demonstration Club Meeting

The Glouster Trimble Township Home Demonstration Club will meet Wednesday at 1 30 p m at the home of Mrs Iva Price.

Glouster Trimble Township Home Demonstration Club Iva Price

Longtime Webster Mayor Hawley Leads Village Through Decades

William R Hawley, eighty, longtime mayor of Webster New York, president of the Association of Monroe County Villages, has served as mayor for more than 30 years.

Webster N. Y William R .Hawley The Association of Monroe County Villages

Hit By Car Woman Hurt In Logan Intersection

Merl Greathouse, 58, was struck while crossing Main Street at Mulberry in Logan. She was taken to Hocking Valley Hospital with leg pains and a scalp laceration. The driver, David Williamson, 23, said he did not see her until impact and was not held.

Logan Mrs. Greathouse

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