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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1961

Page

8

Logan Hocking to open first county speech clinic this summer

Logan Hocking County starts its first speech and hearing therapy clinic on June 12 with Rose ann Lanese, a June Ohio University graduate, as therapist. Funded by the county unit of the Society for Crippled Children and Adults, the program serves 17 schools across multiple centers in Logan, Green, and Laurelville. Registration June 12 13 and 14, with daily schedules set at each location.

Logan — Hocking County Roseann Lanese Ohio University Hocking County The Society For Crippled Children and Adults Miss Lanese Logan Green Haydenville Laurelville Logan Central West Logan Marion Enterprise Maxville Islesboro Rockbridge Murray City Carbon Hill Union Furnace York High South Bloomingville Gibisonville Lanese Cleveland Heights Logan East Strongsville Ohio

Chauncey Dover High School Holds Baccalaureate

Chauncey Dover High School seniors of 76 attended baccalaureate in the auditorium Sunday. Rev. Charles Hook gave the invocation, Rev. Mr. Sedgewick delivered the class sermon, and prayer and benediction were offered. A mixed chorus performed spirituals and hymns including Now The Day Is Over and In Stately Mansions.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Charles Hook Kenneth Sedgewick Michael Fiske David Danko Kim Linder Richard Sycks Jesus Mr. Sedgewick Charles Hooks

Births and admissions at Hocking Valley Hospital

Mr and Mrs Benjamin Lanning Nelsonville Route 2 welcome a son on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Jerry Bourne Logan Route 1 welcome a daughter on Wednesday. Admitted are James E McManes Logan Route 4 medical William Starner New Straitsville medical Charles R Smith Laurelville Route 2 medical.

Benjamin Lanning Nelsonville Jerry Bourne Logan James E. McManes William Starner New Straitsville Charles R. Smith Laurelville

Area Serviceman In Recovery After Space Flight

Howard Paul Kieffer an electronic technician from Columbus and Shawnee is assigned to Navy recovery forces 290 miles down the Atlantic Firing Range aboard the USS Lake Champlain. He accompanied Alan B Shepard who became the first American space traveler after being pulled from the sea by a Marine helicopter.

Shawnee Howard Paul Kieffer Sam Breeze Columbus Minnie McGrew Navy Atlantic Alan B. Shepard Kieffer Lake Champlain Shepard

Polish Life Topic For Club Meet

Mrs. Jan Matthews of Poland spoke to the May meeting of the Couples Club of First United Presbyterian Church in Westminster House. A potluck supper preceded the program, with arrangements by Ralph Poston, William Bozett, and Harry Shaw.

Logan Jan Matthews Poland Couples Club First United Presbyterian Church Westminster House Ralph Poston William Bozett Harry Shaw Matthews Grant Byrnes James Irvine Harry Armstrong Richard Tachappat Arthur Wright

Logan schools described by Drake at Kiwanis meeting

Logan superintendent Harold R. Drake spoke at Blosser's Restaurant detailing a school system with 2800 to 3000 students and a staff of 162, including 101 teachers, 23 drivers, 16 janitors, 18 cooks and 4 secretaries. Buses cover over 1000 miles daily. cafeterias use 12 tons of meat and 12,000 gallons of milk yearly. operating cost per pupil is 377 dollars.

Logan Harold R. Drake Logan Schools Kiwanis Club Blosser’s Drake Jim Johnson Gordon Frye Aubrey Prewitt Lancaster Louis May Neal Dillon

Nixon child admitted for observation at Columbus hospital

Charlene Nixon daughter of Mrs. George Culp of 471 E Second Street and Richard Nixon of Main Street was admitted to Children’s Hospital in Columbus on Tuesday for observation and treatment. A third grade pupil at East Elementary School, she would appreciate hearing from friends. Room 416 A.

Logan Charlene Nixon George Culp Second Street Richard Nixon Children’s Hospital Columbus East

Librarian Hired for Logan Hocking District Library

Logan Ohio area says a new head librarian will take charge after June. Jack Stephens of State Route 56 near Laurelville has been hired by the library board. He comes from publishing sales work with broad library experience. Acting head librarian Mrs. Jacob Schmidt and all current staff will stay. The board aims to find a better library location in the near future as the stacks overflow.

Logan

Explorers Organized At Chauncey Post 78 In Chauncey

Explorers Organized CHAUNCEY Explorer post 78 was formed with Don Anderson as advisor. Charter members include Lou Childress Claude Cunningham John Kozma Bill Toth and Lee Bridgewater. Sponsored by Chauncey Church of Christ. Adult committee Archie Stanley Russell Johnson Alex Kozma and Jack Ley. Institutional representative Rev. Kenneth Sedwick. For boys 14 entering high school.

Chauncey — Explorer Don Anderson Lou Childress Claude Cunningham John Kozma Bill Toth Lee Bridgewater Chauncey Church of Christ Archie Stanley Russell Johnson Alex Kozma Jack Ley Kenneth Sedwick

Shawnee Man Pleads Guilty to Failure to Provide

LOGAN W AYNE JONES aged 3 from Shawnee was arraigned in Hocking County Court before Judge Vaughn Collins. He pled guilty to a charge of failure to provide for a minor child. The complaint was filed by Wilma Waddell, his former wife. He was ordered held to the grand jury under a $300 bond and jailed after unable to post. Jones was brought to Logan Tuesday night by Deputy Clarence Nihizer after Perry County Sheriff's arrest.

Logan — Wayne Jones Shawnee Hocking Vaughn Collins Wilma Waddell Jones Logan Clarence Nihizer Perry County

Blosser Attends Chicago National Restaurant Assoc Meet

Logan Clarence Blosser the local restaurateur travels to Chicago for the National Restaurant Association convention. He is joined by Chillicothe’s Walter Highland and will return Friday after a four day event featuring Master Chef's On Parade demonstrations and a live Perry Como telecast from McCormick Place theater.

Logan Clarence Blosser National Restaurant Association Chicago Windy City Walter Highland Chillicothe Perry Como McCormick’s

Reed to Appear for Reckless Driving Hearing

Logan Clark B. Reed, 18, of Logan Route 3 is ordered to appear before Mayor Francis Myers at noon Friday for a hearing after police charged him with reckless driving on Keynes Drive at 3 33 p.m. Tuesday.

Logan Clark B. Reed Francis Myers Reed Keynes Drive

Mothers and Daughters Honored by Lutheran Banquet

About 150 people attended the annual Mother-Daughter banquet for St. Matthew and St. John American Lutheran churches in Logan. Mrs. Merl Primmer chaired the program. Fellowship Group members served the dinner. Guest speaker was Mrs. Edwin G. Distlelhorst, president of the Ohio District ALC Women.

Naomi Circle Hostess To Methodist Meeting

Naomi Circle, hostess group for the WSCS May meeting at First Methodist, held a noon luncheon. Mrs. Cora Connors led devotions, Darcy Stivison sang, and installation installed Mrs. Fred Murray as president with a full slate of officers and circle leaders.

Paul Stivison Leonard Haynes Arthur Prey R. B. Perkins

Logan Alumni Dinner and Dance Planned Saturday Night

Logan High School Alumni Association schedules its annual reunion and dance in the LHS auditorium with an 8:30 program and 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. music by McGlothlin's Orchestra of Athens. Rudolph Kleinschmidt of Columbus, 1922 graduate and Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co Columbus unit VP, will give a feature talk. The golden anniversary class of 1911 will be honored. other classes host dinners at local eateries. Baby-sitting by Methodist Youth Fellowship funds a Jeep and a Korean missionary project.

Logan Logan High School LHS Dean Collison McGlothlin Athens Rudolph Rudy) Kleinschmidt Columbus Kleinschmidt Ohio UN Versity Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company Central Division Brandt’s Dollison Blosser's Glenview Brandt Mecca Harburger’s Glenview Party House Methodist Youth Fellowship Carol Heinlein Melissa Horwell

Logan Area May Calendar Listings On May Dates

Logan schedule lists Girl Scout leaders outdoor training at the new camp site from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A Squaw Club gathering at Harbarger’s party room begins at 7 30 p.m. with Mrs. Ray Garverick as hostess. Venus Chapter No 76 CBS meets at Masonic Temple at 7 30 p.m. Memorial service honors May birthdays. Beret Presbyterian Family Night is at Union Furnace Church at 7 30 p.m. Hostesses are Mrs. Robert Redd and Mrs. James Skinner. On Friday May 26 the United Bible Class meets at Methodist Church at 7 30 p.m. Mrs. Vance Stewart chairs. Laurel Valley Grange postpones due to commencement at Laurelville High School.

New Logan Squaw Club Harbarger Ray Garverick Venus CBS Masonic Temple Beret Presbyterian Family Union Furnace Church Robert Redd James Skinner United Bible Methodist Church Vance Stewart Laurel Valley Grange Laurelville High School

Tuesday Sewing Club Dessert Hostess at Midland Place

Tuesday Sewing Club members gathered at Mrs. Clarence Blosser's home for a dessert course followed by conversation and needlework. Attendees included Mrs. Charles Davie Mrs. Walter Ott Mrs. Harley Meyer Mrs. Lawrence Webb Mrs. Francis Myers Mrs. Robert Orndoff and Mrs. Edmund Lange. They plan a June meeting at Mrs. Davie's home.

Midland Place Clarence Blosser Charles Davie Walter Ott Harley Meyer Lawrence Webb Francis Myers Robert Orndoff Edmunde Lange Davie

Estates Valuations Filed In Hocking County Court

Inventories and appraisals of two Hocking County estates have been filed in Probate Court. The Estate of the late Fred Scott of New Plymouth Route 1 was appraised by Jacob Keller Virgil Todd and George R. McAfee. The Estate of the late Estella Taylor of Logan was appraised by Jacob Keller Loy E. Daubenmire and Roy Anthony.

Logan Hocking County Fred Scott New Plymouth Jacob Keller Virgil Todd George R. McAfee Estella Taylor Loy E. Daubenmire Roy Anthony

Prayer Meeting At Rev Tatman Home Friday

Cottage prayer meeting of Morristown Holiness Church to be held in the home of the Rev. Helen Tatman Friday at 7 30 p m Mrs Mildred Craig will lead the session.

Chauncey — Cottage Morristown

Court Order Granted Temporary Custody in Graham Case

Court records show De lorise J. Graham vs John Carl Graham in Hocking County with Judge Harley Meyer granting temporary custody of minor children. Defendant ordered to pay $20 weekly support and $100 expenses until final disposition of the divorce case.

Logan Delorise J. Graham John Carl Graham Hocking County

ODRINEX Promise for Quick Fat Loss Ad

Advertises ODRINEX, a nonprescription weight loss pill, claiming seven day fat reduction with no exercise or drastic dieting. The aggressive offer guarantees money back if not satisfied, priced at $3.00, with return to druggist and full refund.

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