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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1950

Page

2

Petroleum Bulk Plant Sparks Local Protests

Logan city council heard protests from about 15 nearby property owners as Quaker State Oil Refining Co representatives outlined plans for a 63,000 gallon underground bulk station near Main Street and the Stage Coach Inn. The project would include multiple tanks and an estimated $3000 monthly payroll, with council referring safety concerns to the safety committee and approving sewer line extension and a traffic light installation.

LOGAN Main St Stage Coach Inn Quaker State Oil Refining Co Oil Com L. P. Mooney Mooney George Jurgensmier J . Woodard Warren Johnson Roy Stallsmith Roger W. Friend Council Ing W. Va Bell Scholl Springdale Hunter Walnut Streets

Old Home Week Celebration Opens in Murray City

Murray City kicks off its annual Old Home Week events this Saturday with a high school gym banquet at 8 p.m. followed by dancing until 2 a.m. May 28 features a children's contest at 1 30 p.m. and a parade at 2 30 p.m with bands from Chauncey-Dover Glouster New Straitsville Buchtel and Murray City. Free acts run 4 to 9 p.m. May 28. May 29 offers a K of P benefit party at 8 p.m. Memorial Day services May 30, led by the American Legion and the high school band, will honor war dead at Murray City Cemetery.

Logan Murray City Willard Brown Chauncey - Dover Glouster New Straitsville Buchtel American Legion

Logan Class Hears Hague And Strobel

Ohio State University star Jimmy Hague and OSU coach Harry Strobel spoke at Logan High School senior night urging college attendance and career effort. Hague recalled OSU football history and the Rose Bowl win, while Strobel praised lasting friendships from college athletics. Dr. Richard Zay led the meeting with dinner and highlights included basketball footage from Madison Square Garden and introductions by Logan High staff.

Logan Jimmy Hague Ohio State University Logan Kiwanis Club Hague Harry Strobel OSU Pasadena Ohio State Strobe Strobel Richard Zay St. John's Parochial School Madison Square Garden Howard Kirk Logan High School Wally Savings Bill Johnson Lonnie Boggs Roger Humphrey George Carr Mr. Kirk

Mrs George DeCamp Returns from Winter in New York

Mrs George DeCamp returns to her home after spending the winter in New York City as the guest of her niece. Dr Helen Reynolds, a member of the faculty of New York University.

New York Logan George DeCamp New York City Helen Reynolds New York University

Logan High School Class of 1925 Silver Anniversary Reunion

Invitations go out for the Logan High School Class of 1925 reunion chaired by Miss Thelma Keyes. The event includes a six o clock dinner June 2 at the Elks Lodge clubrooms with photo displays and messages from absent members read aloud.

Logan Logan High School Thelma Keyes Elks Lodge Miss Keyes Anthony Stroupe Francis Myers le Violet Redick

Tavern Fire Causes Eight Thousand Three Hundred Damage

Fire at the Home Tavern on Gallagher Ave caused about 8300 dollars in damage. The blaze started in a rubbish box behind the counter and damaged part of the counter and the beer cooler before firefighters stopped the flames. An unidentified caller reported the fire.

Logan Gallagher Ave Roy Stallsmith Stallsmith

Four Dundas Students To Receive Diplomas

Four Dundas seniors Martha Dye Patty Holtz Robert Morrow and Tommy Reedy will receive diplomas at Mc Arthur High School Wednesday evening. The students depart Thursday for a trip to Washington after the last Dundas school day. An eighth grade commencement and a noon basket dinner were planned.

Dundas McArthur High School Martha Dye Patty Holtz Robert Morrow Tommy Reedy Washington

Logan Marries Martin divorce suit filed in court

Myrtie Grace Logan of Route 2 files for divorce from John Grant Martin on grounds of gross neglect of duty. She seeks custody of their minor child and alimony, with support money. Married October 16, 1946. petition filed through Ruby Myers as next friend.

Logan Myrtie Grace Martin John Grant Martin

Nelsonville Garden Club Dinner Meets With Flowers and quiz

Nelsonville Garden Club members and guests gathered for a dinner meeting hosted by Mrs. E. E. Bell. The program featured Mrs. Joe B. Davis on insect life and a piano piece by Mrs. William Siddie. Prizes went to six members, and a June 26 picnic at Rachelmacher Park Logan Willims was announced. Members were asked to bring sales tax stamps to the gathering.

Nelsonville C. L. Stout Clarence Butts Victor Oakley L. E. Butts Willam Siddie E. E. Bell Rachelmacher Park Logan

Circle 4 WSCS to Meet at Barnecut Home

Circle 4 WSCS of the Methodist Church holds a 7:30 p.m. meeting Thursday at Mrs. Mabel Barnecut's home. Circle leaders are Mrs. Marie Hysel and Mrs. Pear.

WSCS The Methodist Church Mabel Barnecut Marie Hysel Pear

Shaffer Dies in Columbus on Business Trip at 49

Charles Albert Shaffer 49 of Murray City died suddenly Tuesday on High Street in Columbus during a business trip. He leaves wife Grace, father Charles, daughter Jean, brothers John and Willard, and sister Mrs Gordon James of New Straitsville. Funeral at 2 p.m. Friday at the Murray City Methodist Church. Burial Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at home.

Murray City Charles Albert Shaffer High St Columbus Here Grace Charles Jean John Willard Gordon James New Straitsville John L. Morgan Greenlawn

Doniz Donates Rye Home To Cancer Fund

New York Ezio Pinza and wife donate their 18 room Rye New York residence to the Damon Runyon Memorial Fund for cancer research. The property is valued at about 50 000 dollars with a 14 000 dollar mortgage. The Runyon Fund publicly announced the gift.

New York Ezio Pinza Rye N. Y Damon Runyon Runyon Fund

Mount St Mary Hospital Admission and Discharges

Admitted Mrs. Lillian Thompson of Columbus Mrs. Cecil Lyons Amesville and Mrs. Ben Kirkendal Nelsonville. Dismissed William Webb.

Mount St. Mary Hospital Lillian Thompson Columbus Cecil Lyons Amesville Ben Kirkendal Nelsonville William Webb

Bake Sale Planned by Veterans of Foreign Wars

Nelsonville ore Gas Company office hosts a bake sale sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars this Saturday. Orders can be placed by calling 814 or 534J.

Nelsonville Veterans of Foreign Wars

Pythian Sisters to Meet in K of P Hall Thursday

Pythian Sisters will gather in the K of P Hall Thursday at 7 30 p m. Members are asked to bring cookies for refreshments to be served with coffee.

K. of P. Hall

Canter Rites Are Thursday

Nelsonville Ohio funeral notices William Canter died at his Chauncey home Monday night services set for Thursday at 1 30 p m Chauncey Christian Church with Rev Gilbert Courtney Military rites by Chauncey Post VFW burial in Soldiers Plot Greenlawn Nelsonville He was Jackson County native worked at Mine 255 Dry Dock Coal Co member of Chauncey Post VFW the DAV in Athens and Nelsonville Eagles survived by his widow Lizzie Canter

Nelsonville William Canter Chauncey Chauncey Christian Church Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Post VFW Greenlawn Canter Jackson County Dry Dock Coal Co DAV Athens Nelsonville Eagles Lizzie Canter

Ohio National Guard Unit to Parade in Nelsonville Memorial Day

Athens ONG To Parade Nelsonville Memorial Day observance features Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the Second Battalion, 166th Infantry, Ohio National Guard. Louis Pughline of Glenford Dugan Post announces the Legion sponsorship with Nelsonville Post and VFW assistance. Roland Pierce, past district VFW commander, will marshal the day. Parade forms at 1 p.m. at the Legion building.

Nelsonville 166Th Infantry Ohio National Guard Athens Louis Pughline Glenford Dugan American Legion Legion Nelsonville Post VFW Roland Pierce

Legionnaires and VEW Sponsor Carnival in Nelsonville

Nelsonville notes the Howard Brothers Shows appear this week under Glenford Dugan Post American Legion and VFW Post 3467. Features include light tower search lights and a tribe of Iroquois Indians with Legion and VFW ticket takers and a pop ice cream concession. Kiddies matinee Saturday 1 to 5 pm eight cent rides. Proceeds aid Legion and VFW building and charity funds.

Nelsonville Howard Brothers Glenford Dugan American Legion VFW Legion

Indiana Man Fined for DUI by City Police

Gerald Edison Thomas of Wolf Lake Indiana was charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence Tuesday by city police. He pleaded guilty before Mayor Earl Hilleary, was fined 100 dollars plus costs, and committed to the county jail pending settlement.

Nelsonville Gerald Edison Thomas Wolf Lake Ind Earl Hilleary Thomas

Birth announcement and homecoming note

Nelsonville area announces the birth of a son to William L Bateman and Dana Barber on May 21 in San Francisco California. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Robert Bateman of Walnut Street and Guy Barber of Columbus. Karl Keplar has returned to New York City after a week with his parents and relatives. an interior decorator, his first visit home in five years.

Nelsonville CWO William L. Bateman New York Karl Keplar New York City Andrew Keplar

Connett School Pupils Rank High in Tests

In Nelsonville the Connett School eighth grade produced four students with top marks in the state test. Pamila Newlun led the group rank two in the township with Gary Wend third Allen Adams seventh and Kathleen Klinebriel eleventh in the test among York Rural Schools. Supt Christman awarded diplomas to 55 graduates at the Buchtel auditorium.

Nelsonville Connett School York Buchtel Auditorium Supt. C. V. Christman Pamila Newlun Gary Wend Allen Adams Kathleen Klinebriel

Senior Boys Are Guests Of Rotary

Nelsonville High School seniors visited the Rotary Club for a dinner meeting. President elect James F. Shumaker urged youths to pursue substantial citizenship within taxing laws and stressed minority rights under the Constitution. Fourteen of seventeen seniors were introduced to the club led by President Harold Koker.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Rotary Club James F. Shumaker Carnegie Rockefeller Harold Koker Don Cavote Charlies Wiseman Larry Thomas Russell Hopstetter Charles Newton Dallas Forbes Lawrence Cheeseman Dean Circle Jerry Green Charles Woody Marty Bergman Jim Cope Bill Cooley Tom Reynolds

Mrs Christina Epple Dies Aged 79

Christina Epple, 79, died Wednesday at the home of her daughter Mrs Albert Baer in Forest Run. She leaves three other children Michael Epple of Harrisonville Mrs Alice Davis near Pomeroy John Epple Flatwoods and a brother William Wolfe Mt Herman. Fifteen grandchildren and as many great grandchildren survive. Friends may call at Ewing funeral home. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. Mt Vernon EUB Church.

Pomeroy Christina Epple Albert Baer Forest Run Michael Epple Harrisonville Alice Davis John Epple Flatwoods Wiliam Wolfe Mt. Herman Ewing Funeral Home Mt. Vernon Eub Church

Cub Pack to Meet Thursday at City Playgrounds

In Nelsonville the Cub Pack will gather Thursday at 5 30 p m in the City Playgrounds. Parents and Cubs are asked to bring wieners and buns for sandwiches. The program features kite flying and model airplane demonstrations with a rain fallback in the Methodist Church social rooms.

Nelsonville Methodist Church

Columbus Visitors Brief Stop Over

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Stage visited at the home of Miss Jessie Eyre in Columbus on Monday.

Columbus Nelsonville Mrs Clarence Stage Jessie Eyre

Kefauver Panel Names Arlo ld G Robinson Top Investigator

Former FBI agent ARLOLD G. ROBINSON of Burlingame California heads the investigating staff of the Special Senate Crime Investigating Committee. Sen Estes Kefauver calls him “the best man in the country for the job” as the panel opens with a probe into alleged concentration of property wealth in organized crime hands.

Ifarold G. Robinson Burlingame Calif FBI Special Senate

St Andrews Priest Installed At Local Ceremony

The Rev. Fr Edwin E Yocke was formally installed as pastor of St Andrews Church in a ceremony presided by Bishop John King Mussie. Msgr Edwin F Murphy read the appointment decree and Father Yocke took the oath of office. sermon by Fr Jerome Rojewski with deacon and sub deacon assisting.

Nelsonville Edwin E. Yocke St. Andrews Church John King Music Edwin F. Murphy Marietta Mussie Yocke Jerome Rojewski St. Adelbert Church Dillonvale Vincent G. Schiele Mount St. Mary Hospital Joseph Pollack St. Paul's Church Athens Father Yocke St. Francis Hospital Columbus Holy Cross Glouster

Senior In Hospital On Graduation Day

In Buchtel graduation exercises tonight Miss Correne Bolin fell ill with appendicitis and was taken to Marietta Osteopathic Hospital for an operation yesterday. She is reported recovering satisfactorily.

Nelsonville Buchtel Buchtel Gymnasium Correne Bolin Marietta Osteopathic Hospital Bolin

Clergy Transfer Notes Include Sacred Heart and Miltonburg Posts

A clergyman served over three years at Sacred Heart Neffs and St John's Miltonburg before joining the local parish, marking a notable church rotation and pastoral transition.

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C. W. Troutt Lebanon Tenn Mr. Troutt Hadacol LeBlanc Corporation Harry W Shaw Safety Committee Quaker Oil C. M. Adams St. Mary's George Ralston Orpheum THU Majestic John Garfield Commonwealth of Kentucky Muriel Baldridge Lon Moses Kash Williams G. C. Allen W. A. Daugherty Nelsonville Social Notes Willims C. A. Shaffer Singer Ohio Division OF Wildlife Fei Ae Bel Hines Legionnaires and Vew Indiana Rotary Rs. Epple City Park James H. Wilson First National Bank Bldg Tel Betsy Nan Ross Chicago Charles Bracken St. Andrews Quick, Gallaher Chambray Chambrays
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