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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1953

Page

3

Memorial Day Parade Plans In Logan And Murray City

Logan prepares for Memorial Day parade with American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans leading. 42 dozen flags mark graves at Oak Grove with 370 veteran graves. ceremonies at Worthington Memorial Park led by Women’s Relief Corps. Murray City parade sponsored by Post No. 420. high school band to lead. veterans urged to wear uniforms.

Logan Memorial Day Committee American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Disabled American Veterans of America Murray City Keith Schultz Oak Grove Cemetery Women’s Relief Corps Schultz Old Cementery Falls Township Oak Grove Francis Voris Gerald Courter Carl Walker Jesse Columber Emerson Crane J. B. Waldron Joe Brenick Clarence Taylor Bill Cox Clyde Smith Tom Miller Levett Voris Willis Chambers Floyd Riddlebarger David Inboden Frank Mason Post No Legion Quarters

Athens seeks bids for fire department panel truck and parts

Athens Ohio Public Service Safety director invites sealed bids by June 5 1953 for a new one half ton six cylinder panel truck in fire department red with 120 amp battery two six inch spot lights heat water heater defroster 650x16 tires and electric windshield wipers. Separate bids for an alternator installed on the truck. Bid bonds ten percent or certified check required. Right to reject any or all bids. F H R Beckler Director.

Director of Public Service Safety Athens Ohio Fire Department Dupont F. H. R Beckler Public Service Safety City of Athens

Athens City Council Approves $12,000 Anticipated Bond Plan

Athens Ohio council approves issuing twelve thousand dollars in bonds for Union Street improvement with related notes of three thousand dollars each. Notes bear 3 percent interest with scheduled payments through 1954 and 1955 and are secured by full faith and credit of the city plus annual tax levies to fund interest and principal.

Council of Chy of Athens Athens County Ohio Council Charles H. Ley R. H. White Walter C. Cornwell H. G. Householder Frank H. Cross Raya Rere State of Upo One Aaid Athena Chbio Pavble Shepard R.white H. G Householder

Rockbridge To Graduate Ten Seniors

Ten Rockbridge High School seniors will receive diplomas in a Rockbridge auditorium graduation at 8 p m. Valedictorian is Eileen Karshner and Marilyn Davis is salutatorian. Rev Harold Albert will give the address, with music by the school band and Morning Prayer performed by band members. Invoca tion and benediction by local clergy.

LOGAN Rockbridge High School Eileen Karshner Marilyn Davis Harold Albert First English Lutheran Church of Columbus C. B. Burns Calvin Rice T. G. Good Samuel H. Dillon Mary Fay Davis Marilyn Rose Davis Emile Ann Donahue Donald E. Dupler Ronald D. Dupler Thomas S. Hahn Eileen E. Karshner Shirley Irene Lines John Shahan Mary Jane Trocchia Rockbridge Advent Christian Church

Hocking Valley Hospital Births Record

Mrs. Harry Hamner Gore Route 1 has a daughter. Mrs. John Deible Jr Logan Route 2 has a daughter. Mrs. Richard Mautz Logan has a son. Miss Minette M. McCray Logan and Sarah Jane Merrill Hamden admitted. Josephine Hansel Logan Route discharged.

Harry Hamner Gore John Deible, Jr Logan Richard Mautz Minette M. McCray Sarah Jane Merrill Hamden Josephine Hansel

Jobless Claims Decline in Hocking Athens Area

The state Bureau of Unemployment Compensation reports 58 new claimants last week in the Hocking Athens area down from 91 the prior week. Unemployed claimants of one week or more fell to 424 from 477. The month’s average is well below May 1952’s 526.

Logan Hocking Athens County State Bureau of Unemployment Compensation

Mayor Proclaims Buddy Poppy Day in Logan

Logan Mayor Roger Friend issues a proclamation designating tomorrow as Buddy Poppy Day. VFW sells poppies made by disabled veterans to aid the national home for veterans widows and orphans in Eaton Rapids Michigan. Logan VFW and its auxiliary will conduct the sale and urge community support.

Logan Roger Friend Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW National Home For Veterans’ Widows and Orphans Eaton Rapids Mich Logan Vfw Friend

Hocking Grand Jury To Get Cutting Case

Walter Angle is bound over to the Hocking County Grand Jury on a charge of cutting with intent to wound. He has been jailed on 800 dollars bond for allegedly attacking Leveret Ellis with a knife during an April 18 downtown bar brawl. The case moved from mayor's court.

Logan Walter Angle Grand Angle Leveret Ellis Mayor's Court

Magnolia Tree Planted On Postoffice Lawn

Logan Garden Club plants magnolia tree on postoffice lawn to observe Ohio Sesquicentennial and dedicates it to Logan. The club also sprays shrubs at city gateways to beautify the civic entrances.

Logan Logan Garden Club Postoffice Ohio

Party Given For Patrol At West School

Members of the school boy Traffic Safety Patrol at West school were treated to a theater Monday by the Parent Teacher Association. In charge were Miss Mary Connor, principal, and Mrs. Lena Mack, fifth grade teacher. Following the party, the group was served refreshments. Names listed include Mason Bownes, Ronnie Cummins, Billy DeLong, Jerry Fetheroll, Vern Goss, Jimmy Gray, Robert Harvey, Jeffrey Hiles, Billy Love, Rudy Myers, Craig Patterson, Blaine Pence, Harry Risch, Marvin Smart, David Scott, Roy Sowers, Terry Stewart, James Wright, Roger Poling, David Stoltz, Jimmie Smart, Larry Nixon, Gary Stewart, Johnny McKenzie and Jeffrey Souders.

Vid Scott Roy Sowers Terry Stewart James Wright Roger Poling David Stoltz Jimmie Smart Larry Nixon Gary Stewart Johnny McKenzie Jeffrey Souders

Divorce Suit Filed Between Logan Mary Backus and Robert Backus

Mary Backus of Galla gher Ave. files for divorce from Robert Backus in Commons Pleas Court. She cites gross neglect and extreme cruelty, seeks alimony, restoration of her former name, and a restraining order.

Logan Mary Backus Gallagher Ave Commons Pleas Court Robert Backus

Logan Man Fined for Intoxication and Disorderly Conduct

Logan Roberta Backus, 30, of Logan, was fined $10 and costs by Mayor Roger Friend on charges of intoxication and disorderly conduct. Charges were filed by Backus wife Mary.

Logan Robert Backus Roger Friend Backus Mary

FAS TEETH Ad Promises Stable Dentures and Comfort

An old advertisement touts FAS TEETH as an alkaline powder for denture wearers. It claims to tighten plates and reduce embarrassment from loose teeth, promising firmer plates and soothing gums. Dramatizes quick relief and availability at drug stores.

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