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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1963
Page
2
A Logan jury of seven men and five women deliberated three hours to return a verdict of one dollar in the Glen Falls Insurance Co. vs Viola Wagner et al damage suit. The claim alleged Harold Wagner was negligent speeding and left of center when his car hit a Glen Falls insured tractor trailer. Jurors named.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Young of Haydenville welcomed a son. Mrs. Joseph Robinette of Laurelville and Mrs. Ruth Mills of Logan admitted. Discharges include Mrs. Betty Seymour of Logan William Starner of New Straitsville and Raymond Helber of Logan.
An old advertisement touts Doan's Pills as soothing bladder irritations and relieving backache headaches and muscle pains. It claims a mild diuretic action to increase kidney output and encourages buying the large size for ongoing relief.
Logan guest night for the June meeting of the Les Amies Sunday School class at First Methodist Church was planned at the May meeting. Mrs. J. Lewis Reynolds led devotion and spoke on Do We Read the Bible? She called the Bible the textbook of the Christian and noted the pleasure from faithful reading. May committee members were Mrs. Sam Bright, Mrs. Charles Bright, Mrs. R. B. Poling, and Mrs. Reynolds.
Trinity Lutheran Ladies Guild met at Parish Hall to view a filmstrip titled Win Your Friends. Discussion led by Mrs. John Garke. Miss Patti Hansley hosted with attendees including Mrs. Lawrence Bluhm Mrs. Clifford Crawford Mrs. Harold Crawford Mrs. Arthur Dauer Mrs. Carl Gruner and Mrs. Frank Shimpach plus guest Miss Ruth Shimpach.
The Ohio University president emeritus Dr John C Baker was elected chair man of the Juniata College trustees in Huntingdon Pa He has served on the board since 1936 and is a Juniata graduate of 1917 Now residing in Essex Fells NJ he led Ohio University from 1945 to 1962 and served on the United Nations Economic and Social Council. Mix cream cheese with chopped anchovies and use as a spread for hot baking powder biscuits.
Frank B. Richey, 43, of 12 Cable Lane, pleaded no contest and was found guilty on a city police charge of driving while intoxicated. He received a $125 fine plus costs, six days in jail with three suspended, 120 days probation, and a 120 day driving suspension.
Alfred Boals and his son Darrell were fishing when a car owned by Boals caught fire at 7 p m along the Hocking River in Haydenville. Boals ran a boy two miles to call the Logan Fire Department, but the car was destroyed before they arrived.
The Ladies Industrial Bowling League held its annual awards dinner at Brandt's Restaurant Mecca Room with 36 attendees. Wanda Burgess re-elected president. officers named include Betty Poling vice president Betty Rempel secretary Violet Martin treasurer and Grace Patterson sergeant at arms. Aggie Rempel received sponsor’s trophy for Rempel Lumber team. top bowlers and high scores honored led by 905 high single 2480 high series and 232 high single game.
Laurelville approves contracts totaling 146 090 to add four classrooms and a new cafeteria. Miller Edwards Co. Groveport gets general contract for 75 060. Geiger Bros. Logan handles plumbing heating and ventilating for 42 711. Circleville Electric Co. wins electrical at 12 224. Wasserstrom & Sons Columbus gets kitchen equipment at 16 095. Bond issue 144 000 funds the additions. Robert Banker named head football coach replacing Tom Baker, with Charles R. Dean as assistant coach. Mrs C B Chilcote resigns to join husband at his retirement as superintendent.
Logan Miss Janette T. Harrington of New York will speak at 8 p m Thursday in Westminster House for the Presbyterian Women's Association spring meeting. A feature writer and editorial consultant for the United Presbyterian Board of National Missions, she co authored the action guide Who Cares used by local groups this year. Harrington, Logan native and Ohio State University journalist graduate, is the daughter of the late Herbert Harrington.
The Logan area lists multiple events including emblem club 8 pm at Elks Lodge with installation practice, Twig II at Hocking Valley Hospital 8 pm, D A 7 30 pm canned goods prize, Ladies FOE Auxiliary 8 pm birthday potluck, Variety Club 8 pm hosted by Mrs Martin Sharrett, Jolly Double-Five Club 7 30 pm hosted by Mrs Pete Wallace, Starlight Club 7 30 pm host Mrs Wiley Thur ness.
Terri Lee Mayes seven year old Ashton died Monday after a long illness. Rites were held Wednesday at Ball's Chapel with Rev Roy Egnor. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Iva McDaniel 707 Rear Mair Street.
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