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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1954

Page

8

Logan Osteopath Plans Move to Westerville

Logan osteopath Dr. Richard L. Zay announces his full partnership in the Westerville practice with Dr. Harry Neuman starting July 1. Zay, a 1947 Logan practitioner with the Rauch group, will relocate with his wife and son if housing is available. He brings KIwanis leadership roles and a Kirksville College of Osteopathy background to the new position.

Logan Westerville Richard L. Zay Zay Harry Neuman Lima C. F. Rauch John E. Rauch Drs. Rauch Neuman Mary Katherine Zay Larry Kirksville (Mo.) College of Osteopathy and Surgery Hustisford, Wis

Log a n Spring Institute Held at Westminster House

The Annual Spring Institute of the Woman s Christian Temperance Union at Westminster House Logan was held Wednesday at Presbyterian Church with the Logan and Laurelville Adelphi unions. Rev Earl F Schottke welcomed attendees and Rev Edna Hughes gave the afternoon address. East School Choir and group activities rounded out the program.

Woman's Christian Temperance Westminster House of the First Union Presbyterian Church Logan Laurelville-Adelphi Union Paul Monks Mrer D. C. Moffett Bert Bell Mattie Allen James Rees Earl F. Schottke Edna Hughes East School Winifred Engle R. B. Hansel Russell Berlin Pearl Armstrong Fred Keller Bert Armstrong D. V. Rannells George Lehman Alice Morrison W&irs Tom Connor Morrison James Blosser Herman Studer

Never Clever Club Hosts Potluck Dinner and Awards

The Never Clever Club gathered at Mrs. Mark Evans home on Wednesday night for a potluck dinner and recipe exchange. Mrs. Pat Canty was named Mother of the Year, while Mrs. Don Myers won the question box. Other attendees included Mrs. Paul Humsaker, Mrs. Michael Scaparro tt, Mrs. Ralph Blum, Mrs. Bob King, Mrs. Don Myers, Mrs. Robert Brandon, Mrs. Harold Bailey, Mrs. Paul Risch, Mrs. Raymond Turner and Mrs. Herb Nunnally.

Mark Evans Never Clever Club Pat Canty Club Don Myers Paul Humsaker Michael Scaparrott Ralph Blum Bob King Robert Brandon Harold Bailey Paul Risch Raymond Turner Herb Nunnally

Birthday Honoree Hostess For Jolly Jingles Club

Mrs. Kenneth Michel of Union Furnace hosted Jolly Jingles Club members. Mrs. Eddie Gessells, celebrated a birthday, was honored with a handkerchief shower. Mrs. Leonard Lacey baked the birthday cake. Attendees included Mrs. Bert Gessells, Mrs. Willmot Vermillion, Mrs. Clarence Banfield, Mrs. Lydia Dorris.

Kenneth Michel Union Furnace Jolly Jingles Club Eddie Gessells Leonard Lacey Bert Gessells Willmot Vermillion Clarence Banfield Lydia Dorris

Bridge Club Hosts Guests at Mrs Graham’s Evening

Chummy Bridge Club members were guests of Mrs. Lewis Graham on Wednesday night. Attendees included Mrs. Darley Kitchen Mrs. Kart Poling Mrs. Ross Adcock Mrs. Clarence Blosser Mrs. Henry Dague Mrs. Charles Huffman and Mrs. Charles Davie. First and traveling prizes went to Mrs. Poling and Mrs. Dague took second. Refreshments were served.

Sew-So Club Hosts Evening at Mrs Floyd Matheny Home

Sew-So Club members were entertained at the home of Mrs Floyd Matheny with a guests enjoyed refreshments and social conversation. The hostess welcomed attendees and plans for future gatherings were discussed.

Floyd Matheny

Marriage Licenses Filed in Gallia County Probate Court

Albert Edward Brakenbury and Edna Ruth Caton filed for marriage licenses. Joe Rhodes and Laila Paisley, Paul M. McFarland and Lottie Blackburn, Thomas Edward Jeffries and Helen Martin, Robert Lewis Riggle and Clarice Wicker also listed for license applications.

Gallipolis Gallia County Albert Edward Brakenbury Rio Grande College Edna Ruth Caton Vinton Albion N. Y A. E Melva Picket Brakenbury Raymond Faye Gleason Caton Joe Rhodes Charleston Laila Paisley John and Pearl Easter Rhodes Frank Helen Bay Paisley Paul M. McFarland Bidwel Welder Lottie Blackburn Vinton Salesclerk Morgan Center Eck Phylena George McFarland Kentucky Grover and Havannah Williams Blackburn Thomas Edward Jeffries Bidwell Helen Rachael Martin Ewington

Poppy Sale Plans Tied To Legion Dinner Notes

Mrs Lawrence Adcock presided as the American Legion Auxiliary organized a covered dish dinner on May 17. Final plans for the annual poppy sale were announced and a state convention in Cincinnati was discussed. The group also contributed to the cancer fund with attendees including Mrs Irvin Stone Mrs Arthur Dollmatsch Mrs Irma Powers Mrs Jacob Keller Mrs Barton Hall Mrs John Krieg Mrs Fwald Schmit ter Miss Florence Bort and Mrs Adcock.

Lawrence Adcock American Legion Auxiliary Cincinnati Cancer Fund Irvin Stone Arthur Dollmatsch Irma Powers Jacob Keller Barton Hall John Krieg Fwald Schmitter Florence Bort Adcock

St Johns Catholic School PTA Elects New Officers

Officers were chosen at a St John s Catholic School PTA meeting. Fall offices go to Mrs MacDonald Watson president Mrs Robert Smith vice president Mrs Paul Jurgensmier secretary and Mrs Kenneth Johnston treasurer. The group announced two dishwashers a garbage disposal and electric hand dryers at the school. The annual picnic is planned for June 6 at Zephyr Knoll the summer home of Dr Ward Doering s family. Officers will be installed and a potluck supper held at the next meeting Thursday June 10.

St. John’s Catholic School Pta MacDonald Watson Robert Smith Paul Jurgensmier Kenneth Johnston Zephyr Knoll Ward Doering

Martha Circle Elects Officers at May Meeting

At the May Martha Circle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service held in the Methodist Church, officers were elected led by Forest Deering as leader and R B Wilson as assistant. The group, with a covered dish supper, heard scripture from Matthew read by Mrs. Wilson and a theme on The Unknown Years of Jesus presented by Mrs. Krishbaum.

Martha Circle Woman's Society of Christian Service Methodist Church Forest Deering R. B. Wilson Rose Krishbaum William Morgan Lewis Reynolds D. C. Moffett Lewis Skinner James Struble Robert Webb J. G. Cole Matthew, Jr. Wilson Krishbaum Jesus Dr. Wilson Michelle Morgan Nancy Ward Bernice Perry Ed Spackey Arzetta Perry Rose ’Krishbaum Estelle Parker Glendon Ward Forrest Deering Shirley Pickett Warren Johnson Roy Beougher C. F. Ackers

Mooney Services Held for William W Mooney

LOGAN William W Mooney 24 died Sunday at his home 51 Furnace Street. Services were conducted Tuesday at 2 p m in Roberts Funeral Home with the Rev A N Grueser officiating music by Albert Flick and N M Brown. Pallbearers included Otis Frederick Ralph West Ralph West Jr Wesley Jackson John Holdren and Robert Holdren. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Hocking Hospital Births And Admissions List

Birth announced at Hocking Hospital: a son to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Turner of Haydenville. Admittances include Mrs. Richard C. Gerken of Logan and Mrs. Stella Claypool of McArthur among others. Medical details note entries for Mrs. Edgar Hunter and several Logan and McArthur residents.

Raymond Turner Haydenville Richard C. Gerken Logan Stella Claypool McArthur Edgar Hunter J. R. Farmer

Hinerman and Lehman Named in Local Shifting Incident

Keith A. Hinerman age 20 shipping clerk of Union Furnace and Donna Jean Lehman age 17 student of Haydgenville are involved in a local incident. No further details available.

Keith A. Hinerman Union Furnace Donna Jean Lehman Haydgenville

Rotary Club Hears Talk By Student

Logan Rotary heard Manfred Kulessa of Wetzlar Germany describe postwar western Germany’s recovery under the Marshall Plan. He contrasted Western success with Eastern Germany under Russian rule, noting thousands seek asylum daily. Pins were awarded for attendance. a June 7 ladies night and family picnic were announced at Hocking Hills Country Club. Jacob Marr of Sidney Nebraska visited.

LOGAN Germany Logan Rotary Club Manfred Kulessa Wetzlar Ohio University Kulessa Lester Risch Hugh Little Barton S. Hall J. R. King Sr Hocking Hills Country Club Jacob Marr Sidney, Neb

Mary Milvina White Services Set in West Logan

Mrs. Mary Milvina White 70 wife of Hollis White died unexpectedly at home on Charies St. in West Logan after heart ailment. Native of Hanging Rock W Va she lived in Logan since 1913. Survived by sister Mrs. Bell Griffith of Pompey and many nieces and nephews. Services 2 p m Wednesday Heinlein Funeral Home Rev Gale Monk officiating burial Smiths Chapel Cemetery. Friends may call at funeral home until service time.

Logan Mary Milvina White Hollis White Charies St West Logan Hanging Rock W. Va White Henry Molly Bass Davidson

Motorist to Face Common Pleas Court

Homer S. Brown, 49, of Logan, is charged with driving while intoxicated in toxicants and was scheduled for arraignment at 2 p.m. before Judge Harley Meyer in Hocking County Common Pleas Court. He remains jailed after unable to post a 225 dollar bond. The case carries license suspension, a mandatory three day jail term, and fines.

Logan Homer S. Brown Harley Meyer Hocking County

Two Orders Filed in Hacking Court

Two orders were filed in Common Pleas Court Monday over the signature of Judge Harley Meyer. In a divorce action, the defendant was ordered to pay 25 dollars weekly for child support and 75 dollars expenses during the suit. Another order required Carl R. Burgoon to pay 75 dollars expenses in a divorce case filed by Nancy L. Burgoon through her next friend Raymond Redick.

Youth Arraigned In Juvenile Court On Speeding Charge

A 16 year old Logan youth was arraigned Monday in Hocking County Juvenile Court before Judge Rea Pettit Bangert on speeding charges. The youth was ordered to pay court costs after the hearing, per juvenile probation officer Ralph Blum.

Logan Rea Pettit Bangert Hocking County Ralph Blum

Neglect Charged In Divorce Suit In Logan

Marilyn L. Cook sues Donald Cook in Hocking County Common Pleas Court for divorce alleging gross neglect of duty. She seeks restoration of her maiden name Marilyn L. Johnsen.

Logan Marilyn L. Cook Hocking County

Local News Briefs From Point Rock and Nearby Areas

Mrs Erma Vale received treatment at Meigs General Hospital after injuring herself falling on the walk at home. Funeral services for Joe Wells were held at Wales Mill attended by Mr and Mrs G B Radekin Mrs Wesley Gregory and Mr and Mrs J E Radekin Wells died in a tractor accident. Friends from here attended the wedding of Mrs Evelyn Dearth and Elza Harvey at the Albany Church. The Columbia Chapel Sunday School held a picnic at Hoopers Park. Henry Bobo is visiting his parents for a few days. J W Canode and others visited his son Clarence in Sheltering Arms Hospital. Mrs d FE Radekin

Hooper's Park Henry Bobo J. W. Canode Mr. Canode Clarence Sheltering Arms Hospital D. FE. Radekin

Chauncey-Dover Students Build Dragnetmobile Auto

Chauncey-Dover High School auto shop students complete a full car from wheels to windshield as part of training. Photographer Don Moore chronicles the process showing instructor Clarence McDonald teaching V-8 ignition, welding, and tool care. Students include Freddy McClung, Bud Howard, Herman Barnes, and others at work and at wheel.

Detroit Chauncey-Dover High School Auto Shop Messenger Don Moore Clarence McDonald Charles Barrowman Jim Barnes Ronald Bailey Richard Stanley Jerry Williams Jack Freeman Jim Rutter Bruce Shafer Dennis Davis

Reds Seek Indochina Control Amid Internal Strife

Indonesian leaders warn against rightward deviation while communists press the government for arms to fight terrorism. Dar Ul Islam, with 10 000 armed men and a larger recruiting pool, remains a potent force influencing unrest as nationalist factions view communism with suspicion amid anti American campaigns.

PSI People’s Movement Dar-Ul Islam Indochina Indonesia Moscow

Husband Seeks Divorce In Ohio County Suit

Cpl. Matthew Edwin Williams filed for divorce from Robin Faye Williams in Gallia County. The complaint cites gross neglect of duty and names Clerk of Courts Marjorie Rhinehart.

Gallipolis Matthew Edwin Williams Clerk of Courts Marjorie Rinehart Robin Faye Williams

Hocking 4 H Activities Fourth Bowlbys Roughnecks Meet

The Bowlbys Roughnecks 4 H Club held its fourth meeting at advisor Mrs Edith Bowlbys home with sixteen members present for a picnic supper. Three new members Don ald Thoma and Ronald Fickel joined and Harold Phillips reported on his project while Thoma Ficker demonstrated a pattern. Guests Mrs Jane Phillips and Donna Hansel attended. The next meeting is set for June 1 at 7 p m at Harold Phillips home.

Bowlbys’ Roughnecks Edith Bowlby Donald, Thoma Ronald Fickel Harold Phillips Thoma Ficker Jane Phillips Donna Hansel

Laurel Run 4 H Club Meeting Held at Community Church

The Laurel Run 4 H club met at the Community Church of God with President Hobart Ackinson presiding. Members present included Tommy Miller Jimmy Wood Jerry Poling Mike Wood Gary Wood Ray Ackison and others. guests were Dick Bill and Ronald Sigler. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening May 25.

Laurel Run the Stars 4-H Club Community Church of God Hobart Ackinson Junior Ackison Tommy Miller Jimmy Wood Jerry Poling Mike Wood Gary Wood Ray Ackison Eddie van Bibber Leroy van Bibber Leland Dickerson Emmanuel Bowers David Allen Mick Sigler Paul Miller Bill Ronald Sigler

Coal production in Britain drops to 233 million tons

Coal production in Great Britain fell by about one million tons in 1953, totaling 233,518,000 tons. The slight decline marks a continuing trend in the annual output across the industry.

Great Britain

Hospital Births and Admissions List Local Patients

Holzer Hospital reports new births for Mr and Mrs Guy Montgomery Wellston a daughter Mr and Mrs Arnold Smith Bidwell a son Mr and Mrs Kenneth Overholt Jackson a son Mr and Mrs Donald McKinney Gallipolis a daughter admissions include Lewis Eugene Johnson Hart ford surgical Leroy Kirchell Beaver surgical Edward Jack Kirchell Beaver surgical Frank Herord Roush Point Pleasant medical Mrs Claude Slagle Oak Hill surgical Mrs Otis Burris Point Pleasant medical Mrs Sidney T Bare Pedro Mrs Clarence Sellers Cove Mrs Henry Watson surgical Donald Greer Gallipolis surgical George Kidd Point Pleasant Carl V Young Ashland Ky Richard Lee Milan Point Pleasant surgical inclusion of many listed names with surgical or medical entries

Guy Montgomery Wellston Arnold Smith Bidwell Kenneth Overholt Jackson Donald McKinney Gallipolis Admissions Lewis Eugene Johnson Hartford Leroy Kirchell Beaver Surgical Edward Jack Kirchell Frank Herord Roush Point Pleasant Claude Slagle Oak Hill Otis Burris Sidney T. Bare Pedro Medical Clarence Sellers Cove Henry Watson Donald Greer George Kidd Carl V. Young Ashland Richard Lee Milan Dol

Gallipolis Woman Hosts Bible Class Party Guests

Mrs Joe Donnally of First Avenue entertained twelve women from the Dr Ella Lupton Bible Class of the First Presbyterian Church last Thursday at her home A special guest was Rev Linson H Stebbins Also present were Mrs Ethel Maud Young deputy of the Gallipolis White Shrine and Mrs Wayne Lutz along with Mrs Clarence Booth and Miss Edith Hutsinpiller who were in Nelsonville the same day for the White Shrine school of instruction.

Joe Donnally First Avenue Ella Lupton First Presbyterian Church Donnally Linson H. Stebbins Ethel Maud Young Gallipolis White Shrine Wayne Lutz Clarence Booth Edith Hutsinpiller Nelsonville White Shrine School of Instruction

County Polio Group Meeting Slated June 2

Hocking County Chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis will hold its annual meeting June 2 with a luncheon at noon in Blossers banquet room. Mrs. Delbert Davis, Logan Route 1, secretary, says eligible attendees are all who contributed to the 1954 March of Dimes. The executive committee for the coming year will be named.

Logan Hocking County National Foundation For

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Logan Osteopath Ripon Wis Logan Kiwanis Club Ohio Kiwanis Education and Fellowship Richard LL. Zay WCTL Spring Institute Ments Paul Hansel Wayne Whitcraft Howard Blum Herbert Walker James Rimelispach Harold Bryan Chummy Bridge Club PTA WSOS Mooney Hocking Hospital Orson Dickerson New Plymouth Jerry Nichols Clayton Rose S. &. Kirkendall Edward Guess James Adcock Rotary Club Common Pleas Point Rock Chauncey-Dover Haunce Auto Shopa Lass Holzer Hospital Dorman Green Rose Lavender Levi Tyo Virgil Springer Morgan Mann Dean Saxton Dennis Osborne C. C. Halley J. R. Lakin Marvin Wicker Alec Wheeler Edmound Henry and Son Frank Barnhouse and Son Robert Bias William L. Saunders Stanley Roseberry Melvin Ours
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