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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1955

Page

8

Logan Pool Set to Reopen After Renovation May 30

Logan pool will open Memorial Day week after renovation and will run through Labor Day under the city recreation commission. Wayne Denny to manage with lifeguards Carl Brader Tim Robinson and John Yater. Alson Scrivner named director of the summer program at 36 dollars per week.

Labor Day City Recreation Commission Wayne Denny Logan Wil Carl Brader Enterprise Ohio University Tim’ Robinson Union Furnace John” Yater Logan Red Cross Braden Robinson Masiilon McA Lady"Young Ticket Tak Susan Murtha Fiele Willis Dick Recreation Commission Alson’ Scrivner Logar High Serine Wil Rious Phinves

Poppy Day fundraising aids veterans and children

Help told of buyers of poppies for Poppy Day which support the American Legion Auxiliary. Mrs. O. B. Kelley, rehabilitation chairman, said funds come from coin boxes carried by volunteers and are split between veteran relief and child welfare. The majority stays in the local auxiliary treasury for local aid.

American Legion Auxiliary Kelley

Memorial Day plans outlined by local veterans groups

A Logan committee from the American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans has finalized plans for Memorial Day on May 30. The parade will begin at Market Street Court house, proceed to Oak Grove Cemetery and the Old Cemetery with flowers placed on veterans’ graves. New flags will mark graves on May 27. After a salute at Oak Grove, the procession goes to Orthington Park for taps and firing squad salutes by Ohio National Guard Battery D, 137th AAA Bn. Keith Schultz chairs the joint committee with Levert Foris as officer of the day and Gerald Courter leading the band. Aides include Doug Ledford, Tom Miller, Clarence Taylor, Francis Vard and Joe Brenick.

LOGAN American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Market St Oak Grove Old Cemetery Orthington Park Ohio National Guard 137Th Aaa Bn Veterans Committee Keith Schultz Levert Foris Gerald Courter Band Firman Doug Ledford Tom Miller Clarence Taylor Francis Var-d Joe Brenick

Logan Society Meeting Closes Season With Elections

Mrs Marabenie Jugzins presided as Miss Linda Blum led the program with book reviews and a vocal solo. Officers were elected, including Emerson Peston as president and Rebecca Blum as vice president, with readers Kathleen Mundy and Gwendolyn Varner among those presenting readings. A picnic is planned for June 13 at Mrs Perkins’ home.

Marabenie Jugzins Jady Blum Mex Howardum, Stes Maridore Dupler Roger Humphrey Aolo Point Sonar Warskite Keller Michaele Seaparroti Linda Rieder Kathleen ‘Mundy Gwendolyn ‘Varner P Tetha Mundy Mary Margate Snyder Dorothy Mowery Marabelle Higgins Sane Paul N. Varner Tha Fred Ule Harry Bell McLean RB. Perkins Perkins Greendale Road Coon Hollow Farm Marguerite Kellerman Josephine Lowrie George Manon Mothers Ciup the Hoor Paul Kline Harold R. Brown John Amnah Lester Sheets Ralph Poling George” Kline

Man Fined And Sentenced On Charges

Logan arraigns Paul L. Smith of Columbus before Mayor Joseph Phillipe on traffic and driving while intoxicated charges. Smith received 100 dollars plus costs for the first count and 150 dollars plus costs and ten days in jail for the second as his license was suspended. Also before the mayor was Helen Brown aged 35 charged with intoxication and disorderly conduct, fined ten dollars and costs and sentenced to three days in jail.

Logan—Arraignes Joseph Phillipe Paul L. Smith Columbus Hocking County Smith Midway Enterprise William West Rockbridge West Pancaster Phillips Iso Helen Brown Angle Ave

National PTA Convention Heading to Chicago

Mrs Carder is selected by Mason County PTA Council to represent local units at the National PTA convention in Chicago. The event runs Monday through Wednesday with dedication of the new national headquarters in the Windy City highlighted. Mrs Carder serves as publicity chairman for Ordnance PTA. Chauncey Ladies Aid met Thursday for quilting with five members and several guests present.

Angel Carder Parent-Teacher Association Chiago Carder Mason County PTA Huntington West Virginia John Brown Dickersburg Windy City Ordnance Pta Ladies Aid Chauncey Chauncey Methodist Church Reenen Ana Dora Jones

Field Day for Gardeners May 26 in Gore Ohio

The annual Ohio Association of Garden Clubs Field Day occurs May 26 at Orlandeth Lehman’s home in Gore with Logan and Hock Ine Garden Clubs as hosts. Members meet at the Court House on S Market Street at 10 0 am. Route directions describe reaching the Lehman home via Route 7 north from Logan, with a graveled road and an iron bridge. Activities include a bird led by Mrs Jeanine and plant/tree identification by Mrs A C Van Meter, plus demonstrations by flower arrangers.

of Ohio Association of Garden Clubs Orlandeth Lehman Gore Logan Hock Court House S. Market St Lehman Iron Bridge Jeanine Aie Trict Nature A. C van Meter

Click Dies near Leon in Point Pleasant

Ged Slick of near Leon died Sunday morning at Point Clinic. Final arrangements are being completed by Stevens Funeral Home.

Point Pleasant Ose Slick Near Leon Point Clinic Stevens Funeral Vome

Duty on Armed Forces Week Amid Lockbourne base activity

Civilian Air Patrol cadets were on duty over weekend at Lockbourne Air Force Base a focal point of Armed Forces Week events. Names such as Frances aton athena and Henry Hallett appear among the personnel. a note lists various community members and a $16.00 amount attributed to Paul Varner.

Logan Seal Civilian Air Patrol Lockbourne Air Force Base Armed Forces Vorky Arrorsruns Frances Aton Athena Patan Dim Acre CAP Po Eee Mee Sim Blume Larry Byrd Kenneth On Gitzgerald William Grove Joe Aie Hallett Roy” McKinley Keith Aouen Schults Loren M. Sraith Jude Th County Paul F Varner

Schultz Re-elected President of Local 927 at North American

Richard N. Schultz of 381 Short St. is re-elected president of Local 927 United Auto Workers C10 at the North American Aviation plant in Columbus. A veteran since 1951, Schultz recently completed an unexpired term after being elected last August and serves on the joint administration board for the retirement plan negotiated last year in Los Angeles.

Logan Richard N. Schultz Short St United Auto Workers North ‘American Aviation Corp Columbus Schultz North American NAA Los Angeles Calif

Youth Found Loitering Released

Logan area youth, 17, questioned by Hocking County Juvenile Court, released after contact with his Columbus mother. Found on Main St loitering early Friday, turned to court officer Ralph Blum. claimed Columbus home, Logan license, carried Bellingham Washington newspaper and birth certificate copy. wore Union Furnace High School class ring. mother said permission to visit relatives in Radcliff, Vinton County.

Logan Hocking County Columbus Main St Cty Ralph Blum Bellingham, Wash Bellingham Union Furnace Blum Radcliff Vinton County

Pt Pleasant Social Notes Thespian Troop GS Awards

Essie Jones won the dramatic award at a meeting and initiation of Thespian Troop GS held Friday evening at Moose Home. Seventeen new members were initiated. Mire Jones, president, received three star points. Secretary Smith received best Thespian of the year. Edward Jackson presented points to several members. other names include June Rodgers, Betty Watson, Alice Plants, Barbara Peters, Mary Tennant, Denny Halk, Dixie McNeil, and Phy Miler.

Essie Jones Moose Home Mise Jones Abe Find Jean. Smith Edward Jackson June Rodgers Betty Jo! Watson Alice Plants David Sam Ervile Barbara Peters Mary Father Tennant Denny Halk Dixie McNeil Phy Miler

Krodel, Musgrave Lead Republicans to Victory in City Election

Krodel and Musgrave led Republicans to retain control as Krodel won 901 votes to Duncan 708 for mayor. In wards one through four Republicans led, while in the fifth Musgrave narrowly held off Robert E. Peoples by a small margin. The Citizens Party won two council seats, but Republicans took eight of ten city council seats overall.

BENE Kroder Robert E. Peoples Musgrave Alf Citizens Party Krodel Republi Moraham Seapberry Hey Peters Vayoe Rinead Ios Ernest Gig Spencer Rober Redaner Howard ‘White Claude Cheesebrew Dana E'Brown Mum Wallan “Darst Yeager Duncan Peoples Peopler

Krodel Wins 12th Term as Mayor in Point Pleasant

B W Krodel was re elected mayor of Point Pleasant by a 183 vote margin, securing a 12th term as 52 year in office. Opponent J B Duncan, head of Evang supermarket meat department, conceded after a campaign framed around a city audit, with turnout around 52 percent of 3100 registered voters.

Point Pleasant Ae Pee. W. Krodel Point, Pleasant Krodel J. 8. Duncan Evang Citizens Citizens Party Duncan

Theft Is Attempted in Point Pleasant Trailer

An estimated 100 to 150 dollars worth of nothing and jewelry was stolen from a trailer owned by Myr Coakley in Point Pleasant. The break in was found Friday night when Coakley returned from Barberton Ohio, where he had delivered furniture to a client. Local authorities investigated as plans were announced for a district rally at the Legion Home May 26. A surprise shower honored Mrs Oliver who is moving from Mason County.

Point Pleasant Myr Coakley Coakeley Barberton Ohio Pleasant Oliver Wayne Oll Jackver Presiding Son Ave Legion Home Mason County

Wahama Band Dinner and Dance Highlight Wahama News

Wahama High School hosted its annual Band Dinner and Dance at the gym with the Arian Award for achievement in music and scholarship presented to Miriam Lola Jean Roush. Band members chose next year’s senior leaders Betty Roush, Mary Roush, and Patty Carmack. Betty Jones to head majorette. Faculty selected Roush as band president. she also presided at the banquet as mistress of ceremonies and received a gift for Director George Kooken. Additional notes cover student officers, community visitors, and local family updates.

Miss Roush Wahama George "Kooken Clyde Foley Betty Roush Mary Roush Patty Carmack Betty + Jones

Wahama High School graduates sixty nine in spring ceremony

Sixty nine students graduated from Wahama High School in a Thursday evening commencement at the school auditorium. Valedictorian was Bernard Lieving of New Haven and salutatorian James Hoffman of near Letart. Rev. Sherley Woods delivered the invocation as diplomas were presented by C. H. Withers. Cheerio Club plans potluck gatherings for summer meetings at the park.

Wahama High School James Hoffman Robert Hoffman Near Letart Bernard Lieving New Haven Sherley Woods C. H. Withers Cheerio Rosie Grinstead Lillian Grimm Chauncey Chauncey-Dover

New Straitsville Alumni Banquet and Dance Planned

New Straitsville High School Alumni Association will host its annual banquet and dance on May 28 at the Methodist Church followed by a dance at the K of P Hall. Toastmistress will be Mrs Cora Hoodlet Brock class of 1905. Music by Katherine Lawson's Orchestra of Columbus.

New Straitville New Straitsville

Camp Plans Set by Hocking County Home Demonstration Council

The council outlined activities for the year at the courthouse with Nira Wolte in charge. They planned to attend the late Home Demonstration meeting at the county extension office by June 2 and set a June 24 26 camp at Canters Cave Jackson County with a $7 fee. Part time campers pay HL per unit and reservations close June 13. A fall fair booth, a Sept 15 training, a Crooksville pottery tour Oct 5, and a Christmas workshop were scheduled, with Aug 31 next meeting date.

LOGAN Hocking County William Sayre Robert Knight Julian Crooksville Edward Dalton Robert Redd Herbert Walker

Chauncey Personal Notices Span Local Visits

Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Eugene Hoskins Nelsonville. Mr and Mrs Ralph Barker Athens were visitors of Minnie Stalder and Hollis Stalder. LeRoy Russell Cecil McCafferty Willoughby visited his father and brother Clarence McCafferty. Jack McCafferty and family with Russel Johnsons etc visited relatives in Columbus and Essex Ohio area.

Frank Lewis Eugene Hoskins Nelsonville Ralph Barker Athens Minnie Stalder Hollis Stalder Dan Johnson Stalders Johnson LeRoy Russell Cecil McCafferty Willoughby Clarence McCafferty Jack McCafferty Russel Tohnson James DeBord Columbus

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Logan Pool Logan Society Carring Mins, Bowen Tremorer Gladys Webb Mise Eleanor Ae St. Matthew Evangelical United Church Merle Primmer Ramn Mise Garnet Shoe Mrs Program Son, Jr. Decora Tarion Man Sith Logai By Jimmy Hatlo Admiral Tutu B. W. Krodel Imine Mason WSCS Robert Errette Leon Lewis Harris Proctorshile Ed Kirker Ashand Charles Casto Charleston Clarence Casto Dunbar Lydia Smith Thomas Charleston Hospital Howard Boswell Letart W. G. Boswell M. BF. Somm Carolyn Ohio River Road Danny ‘Tennant Munich Germany C. D. Tennant Jackson Ave E. E. Heiner Main Street Holzerospital Ernest Warner 22Nd St George Jewell Edgar Lane Frank Clendenin Clendenin Jackie Jewell Glenville Jewell West Virginia University Jimmy Roush Ralph Roush Sally Profftt Ray. Proffitt Toe Ford K. Ford Jack, Paugh Joe Paugh Gallipolis Howard Thivener Chillicothe Road Pamlico James June Stewart Allyson Marjorif Waikiki YouNg Wil Powens William Talmann Edward Arnold Murveuc Ween Walt Disney's Color “Prowlers OF Evergladi Hollywood Seem Lana Turner Edmund Purdom Santa Fe Passage N. York W. Va The
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