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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1961

Page

8

Jury Deadlocked in Logan Milk Case

A Logan County Common Pleas Court jury of three men and nine women failed to reach a verdict against James Acker in a case charging selling ungraded milk. Judge Harley Meyer declared a hopeless deadlock after deliberations, with retrial ordered. Acker, partner in Ucker Bros. Dairy, was arrested May 8. lab tests showed high bacterial counts in April.

James Acker Common Pleas Court Ucker Logan-Hocking County Health District Harley Meyer Jean Carter Meyer Ucker Bros. Dairy H. M. Boocks C. F. Cummins Sanitarian Lloyd Fraizer Logan Cummins Fraizer Acker

Mrs Keynes Appointed To Welfare Board Post

Logan County commissioners appointed Mrs. R. W. Keynes Jr. of Logan to the Hocking County Child Welfare Board to succeed Mrs. George C. Shaw. The appointment was disclosed at yesterday's meeting, adding a local civic role for Keynes in child welfare administration.

Logan R. W. Keynes Jr Hocking County Keynes Shaw Harley Ellinger Logan High School Claude Harsh Harsh American Legion Murray City Laurelville Vaughn Collins Ohio Bar Association State Association of County Judges Dayton Karl and Jane Niehoff Cincinnati Jack Tel Christopher Canton Big Pine Road Laurel Two George and Judith Fee Perry Township

Logan Calendar May events list and council actions

Logan public notices list club meetings church socials and civic group events for Friday May 19 through Sunday May 21 plus local government actions. Resignations re appointments to the Logan school board and funded memorial day expenses, highway easements, and animal claim payments are recorded with names and locations.

South Perry Man Fined For Resisting

Logan A South Perry man named Fred Karr was arraigned in County Court and fined a total of 65 dollars plus costs. He pleaded guilty to intoxication and disorderly conduct and received 25 dollars with costs. He also was fined 40 dollars with costs and sentenced to two days in jail for resisting an officer. Deputy Sheriff Clarence Nihiser filed the charges after arrest at Bartlett's Tavern on W Hunter Street at noon Wednesday.

Logan South Perry Fred Karr Clarence Nihiser Karr Bartlett’s W. Hunter St

Laos Relies on Mekong as Main Trade Route

Laos has no railroads few highways and under 1000 telephones making the Mekong River the principal artery of commerce for the country.

Laos Mekong River

Hocking Valley Hospital Daily Admissions and Discharges

Mr and Mrs Omer Seitz of Mc Arthur welcomed a daughter. Admitted Freeman Hughes of Logan for medical care. Bruce Jaggs of Athens admitted for surgery. Dismissed are Mrs Lawrence Snider of Logan and her son, Harry T Breeze of Nelsonville. Mrs Carlos McGomery of Logan Route 2. Mrs Agnes Mogavero and Mrs Lewis H Brown of Logan.

Omer Seitz McArthur Freeman Hughes Logan Bruce Jaggs Athens Lawrence Snider Harry T. Breeze Nelsonville Carlos McGomery Agnes Mogavero Lewis H. Brown

Girl Scouts Plan Court of Awards This Week

Mrs. Dale Helber presided at the Girl Scout Leaders Club meeting in the scout rooms. Hostesses included Mrs. Marvin Nungester and others. A court of awards is set for 7 p m Tuesday at St John’s School hall with an outdoor leaders training session planned for May 24 25.

Attend Inspection by Glouster Pythian Sisters

Glouster Pythian Sisters attended an inspection at Logan led by Mrs. Anna Echstenkamper and fellow members including Mrs. Hazel Lunsford Mrs. Kate Vaughn Mrs. Nell Lawson Mrs. Mary Johnson Mrs. Neal Morris Mrs. Bernice Whaley Mrs. Weltha Williams and Mrs. Mike Thompson.

Glouster Logan Anna Echstenkamper Hazel Lunsford Kate Vaughn Nell Lawson Mary Johnson Neal Morris Bernice Whaley Weltha Williams Mike Thompson

Surplus Food Distributed In Hocking County

Surplus foods were distributed to relief recipients starting Wednesday by the Hocking County Welfare Department at 134 E Main St. The center, run under welfare director Mrs. Margaret Webb with staff, offers dried milk powdered eggs flour corn meal oats beans pork butter and lard. Ray Hummel leads the distribution effort with supervision from the welfare office.

E. Main St Warner Dry Cleaner Co Ray Hummel Margaret Webb

Fire Rates To Decrease In Village After Inspection

The Ohio Inspection Bureau reports the village and its fire department were inspected and placed in a lower GLOUSTER rating. New fire insurance rates take effect on renewal dates. previously rated at number 9, the changes follow fire truck purchase and department reorganization. Al Hall was inducted into the Kiwanis club at Hotel Gordon.

Jacksonville Ohio Inspection Bureau Glouster Roger Kittle Kiwanis Education Committee al Hall Gordon

Sportsmen Club Meeting Set for Sunday at Lake Burr Oak

Glouster Sunday Creek Valley Sportsmen Club schedules a 2 p m gathering at the Cottage on Lake Burr Oak to discuss upcoming activities and join members in the local outdoor club.

Glouster Sunday Creek Valley Sportsmen Club Lake Burr Oak

Logan Temple Rated Excellent By Deputy

The Logan Temple of the Pythian Sisters received an excellent rating from Deputy Thelma Campbell after the annual inspection in the D of A hall. Officers led by Stallsmith presided, with New Straitsville members assisting the 16 member staff. Guest remarks praised the temple’s work and an invitation was extended to attend the Nelsonville inspection on June 8.

Logan Temple Logan Thelma Campbell Wilkesville Pythian Sisters Ora Yaw Blanche Stallsmith Stallsmith Roxanne Wolfe Marie Miller Faye Wittkind Winifred Heinlein Mary Mundy Sylvia Bownes Lucy Ellinger Bawnes New Straitsville W. R. Dixon Nelsonville Patton Onadell Wilson Nelle Patton Raymond Patton Knights of Pythias Lodge Glouster Ruth Rees

Entertain At Home By Mr and Mrs Russell With Guests

Mr and Mrs Sidney T Russell hosted a card party at their home with guests Mr and Mrs Ralph Hines Mr and Mrs Holly Rogers and Mr and Mrs Ansel Gamwell.

Glouster Sidney T. Russell Ralph Hines Holly Rogers Ansel Gamwell

Tom Knox Receives Jaycee Award at LHS Band Banquet

Logan school honors ceremony features Jaycee achievement award to Tom Knox. Eleven seniors receive awards as Armound Houk presents them. Minelli recalls U S Navy band history and LHS band origins. Knox to attend Ohio University Music Workshop with expenses paid by Logan Jaycees.

Logan Charles Minelli Ohio University Band LHS Band Boosters Club Minelli U. S. Navy Whetstone Tom Knox Armound Houk Knox Ohio U. Music Workshop Logan Jaycees

Electric Elf Unleashes Max Shock When Head and Tail Touch

A game mechanic describes an electric elf character delivering its peak damage when both its head and tail contact an opponent’s body, creating a combined electrical strike.

Couple Plans Quiet Anniversary at Logan Home

Logan—The Rev and Mrs P O Householder of 1196 Fourth St plan a quiet Sunday celebration at their home for their 56th wedding anniversary. They wed May 21 1905 with children Harley T Householder Elsie Nutter Maudie Householder and Paul R Voris and have 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Both are longtime members of Salem United Brethren Church and the Rev is a retired minister and former hospital chaplain.

Logan Fourth St Abraham Weatherby Maxville Harley T. Householder Junction City Elsie Nutter New Lexington Maudie Householder Paul R. Voris Salem United Brethren Church Householder United Brethren Church of Scioto Hocking County

Wiener Roast at Oakdale Church Attended by Local Class

The Builders Class of Oakdale Church held a wiener roast at the home of Sunday school class Darewood Jowell. Attendees included Paul Moore Jerry Spears Roger Lowery Roger Dyer and Johnny Clifford.

Glouster Oakdale Church Darewood Jowell Paul Moore Jerry Spears Roger Lowery Roger Dyer Johnny Clifford

Shell’s 21 tips to extend car life and save costs

Shell offers twenty one maintenance tips aimed at longevity and fuel efficiency. From gentle warm ups and controlled braking to regular lubrication and cooling system checks, the guidance emphasizes engine care, brake protection, tire wear, rust prevention, and seeking dealer services for Shelllubricants and Coolant Protector to protect investment and driving experience.

Shell

Seventeen Confirmed at St Matthew Lutheran Church

Seventeen young persons will be received into membership at Pentecost worship at St Matthew Lutheran Church. Rev Willard Drefke leads the rite of confirmation as the confirmands complete catechetical instruction. Names include Jane Bart holomew Bonnie Bell Cynthia Bell Linda Blum Rebecca Blum Shirley Carpenter Gary Derr Virginia Freeman George Hummel Larry Masure Steve Mowery Jay Nihiser Fritz Rabb Felicia Risch Gary Shull Christy Smith Ruth Watts.

Bill Walker Tapped By Muskingum Group

Logan student Bill Walker of Logan was tapped for membership in Phi Alpha Pi sophomore honorary at a Muskingum College chapel service. The Logan High School 1960 graduate is completing his second year and was elected sophomore representative to the Community Council for 1961 62.

Logan Bill Walker Phi Alpha Pi Muskingum College New Concord Ralph Walker Logan High School Walker

Outdoor Training Slated For Scouts

A two day outdoor training session for Girl Scout leaders will run Wednesday and Thursday next week from 9 a m to 3 p m. The Wednesday course takes place at Camp Quannacut and the Thursday session at the new camp site near Hocking Hills Country Club. Reservations are via the Girl Scout office.

Logan Camp Quannacut Hocking Hills Country Club Girl Scout Office

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nesses Forest Carpenter W. P. Koch Pauline Grinstead Alice Notestone Kathryn Riggs Gladys Hopkins Bertha Engle Ralph Flowers Jennie Jinks Ellen Magle W. L. Hoy Richard Gerken Hubert Lappen James Stilwell Green Elementary The Valiants Vashti Rebekah Lodge Mildred Schultz Cosmopolitan Club Charles F. Rauch Les Amies Methodist Church Vfw-Dav Club DAR Arthur Green Lake Logan Bear Run Farm Council Carl Myers Hocking Grange Martin Electric Co Schwenke-Vail Group Presbyterian Church Vfw-Dav Morean Chanel Richard Hartley Antioch Grange Victery Buckeye Rangers Courles Club Westminster House Jan Matthews Hocking Valley Hospital Girl Scouts Court of Awards Ohio Ment George Schaefer Maurice Evans Hollywood Judith Anderson New York Evans Miss Anderson Schaefer Joint Kiwanis Club Jaycees Shell Research Muskingum Group
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