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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1962

Page

12

Tourist Book Club members share travels and plans

Mrs. Wilbur Lanning Jr. hosts the Junior Tourist Book Club at Mound Street with 12 members in attendance. Officers were elected for the season and a June picnic and July 26 Columbus musical were scheduled. Mrs. J Richard Farmer spoke on a 25 day Caribbean trip with color slides. Joanne Colney wins Ohio Miss Universe prelim.

Allen Cottage Walter Leonard J. Richard Farmer Dominican Republic Barbados Trinidad

Green School Prom Highlights and County Court Notices

Green School held its seventh and eighth grade prom in the auditorium with purple and white decor, portraits of Mrs Hartman’s class, a buffet banquet, and court crowned by Superintendent Harold Drake. The notice lists divorce petitions in Athens County with hearings set after June 1962 and bids for York Local School District stadium construction with detailed bid and bond requirements.

Haydenville Green School Steve Gierhart Ronnie Baily Joe Bob Sharb Joe Grubb Clifton Hice Box 6 Baton Rouge Louisiana Court of Common Fleas Athens County Ohio

Graf Begins Serving Nine Month Conspiracy Sentence

Neil Graf of Logan was sentenced in Hocking County Common Pleas Court after pleading guilty to seven counts of buying stolen property. He received 90 days at hard labor and fines on six counts, with consecutive terms on the first three, plus five years probation on the seventh count.

LOGAN Logan Route 1 Hocking County Neil Graf Harley Meyer Hocking County Common Pleas Court Graf Logan Cussins & Fearn Meyers Hubert Lappen Phil Henderson Neil Henderson Meyer

Logan High School Class of 1962 Baccalaureate Service

The Logan-Baccalaureate service for 134 Logan High School graduates will be Sunday at 3 p.m. in the auditorium. Rev. Leonard W. McIntire of the United Presbyterian Synod of Ohio will deliver the address Make Your Life a Blast. Linda Sommers will accompany the songs The Voice of God is Calling and Faith of Our Fathers.

Logan Logan High School Leonard W. McIntire United Presbbyterian Synod of Ohio Charles Spier Ebenezer Baptist Church Voice of God Linda Sommers Vicki Orndorf

Wetherolf Rites Sunday in Perry County

Obituary notes the death of Ira Fetherolf 57 of Rockbridge Route 2 found in bed at 7 am by cousin Mrs Faye Pinkstock. Born Perry Two Hocking County son of Obed and Minerva Fetherolf. Survived by mother three sisters and two brothers. Funeral Sunday 2 pm Heinlein funeral home with Rev Donald Seymour, burial South Perry Cemetery. Friends may call.

Logan Ira Fetherolf Rockbridge Faye Pinkstock Perry Two Hocking County Obed Minerva Sherick Fetherolf Mary Jane Sweet Lancaster Edna Kline Elsie Brentlinger Columbus Earl William Delaware Heinlein Donald Seymour South Perry

Two Drivers Are Cited in Logan Police Notice

Logan city police cited two motorists on separate charges. James F. Riggs, 24, Logan, faced speeding and a stop sign violation at Main Street and Homer, with a court appearance listed for 8 p.m. Saturday before Mayor Delmar Freeman. Charles W. Souders, 19, Logan Route 4, was fined 25 dollars plus costs for making unnecessary noise with his automobile on West Street.

Logan James F. Riggs E. Main St Main Homer Delmar Freeman Charles W. Souders Freeman West St

Local Notes From Painter Ridge And Logan Probate

Painter Ridge social notes report visits among Knotts, Bell, Arbogest, Walker, Gilliam, and others with families in Kentucky and Columbus. In Logan, the estates of Faye Nixon and Doris Robinson are probated, with appraisers named for Nixon and a will leaving all to husband George Robinson. George Edward Canter and Thelma Rose Morrison, both 18, listed as residents in Lancaster Route 4 and Union Furnace respectively.

Painter Ridge Edwin Nelson Harry Knotts Francis Graham Springfield J. C. Johnson Estel Johnson Carl Knotts Kenna Knotts Bradford Walker John Knotts Clarence Cooper A. A. Bell Otis Casto Joe Gilliam W. G. Arbogest Logan Doris Robinson George Robinson George Edward Canter Lancaster Thelma Rose Morrison Union Furnace

Meigs County Land Transfers Reach Multiple Parcels

A series of land transfers in Meigs County shows Arthur M. Morris and Stella Morris transferring parcels in Scipio Two to Mary Wright. H O Ware and Louisa Ware to William A Skidmore and Fanny A Skidmore for 20 acres in Orange Two. Rex and Lina Bailey to Donald Van Meter for 29 acres in Chester Two. Robert Watkins and Doris Watkins to Hershel Buckner and Kathrene Buckner for 1.12 acres in Middleport. Henry N Swift to Ebert Lewis and Doris P Lewis for lot 93 in Middleport. Harold B Brown to James F Russell for a lot in Middleport. Rose M Thomas to the United States of America for part of lot 1 in Reedsville. Nona Marguerite Folden to Richard F Folden for a lot in Middleport. Goldie Morris and heirs transfer via affidavit of transfer in Middleport.

Arthur M. Morris Stella Morris Mary Wright Scipio H. O. Ware Louisa Ware William A. Skidmore Fanny A. Skidmore Orange Rex Lina Bailey Donald van Meter Chester Two Robert Watkins Doris Watkins Hershel Buckner Kathrene Buckner Middleport Henry N. Swift Ebert Lewis Doris P. Lewis Harold B. Brown James F. Russell Rose M. Thomas United States of America Reedsville Nona Marguerite Folden Richard F. Folden Goldie Morris W. A. Morris Lloyd Morris Cecil Morris Sadie Burbridge Carr Selah Wyatt

Funeral attendees recall Oliver Linkenhoker death

Residents from Columbus, Akron, Athens, and New York attended Oliver Linkenhoker's funeral. Relatives included Rev and Mrs Kunzie Lebanan, Mr and Mrs Charles Duckworth, Mrs Irene Linkenhoker, Lynda Linkenhoker, and others. Upcoming Rutland High School graduation featured Connie Lewis as a class member.

Laurel Cliff Oliver Linkenhoker Kunzie Lebanan Charles Duckworth Clarence Swanger Irene Linkenhoker Columbus Lynda Linkenhoker New York Orville Allen Sam Lewis Harrisonville Rutland High School Connie Lewis William Glass Akron Lester Brookover Ruth Douglas Athens Harmon Fox Roy Howell

Group Plans Next Meeting of Presbyterian Women

Logan church women schedule a panel discussion on Christian approach to community problems at the Women's Association quarterly meeting in Westminster House Monday at 7 30 p m. Moderator Mrs Paul Shaw leads panelists from seven area churches with music by Miss Theresa Turner and refreshments by Schwenke Vail group.

Max Davidson St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Fred Murray First Methodist Church Theresa Turner

Gilkey and area residents share family moments

Harrisonville and nearby towns host visits and gatherings as families like the Gilkeys Russell Coburns Gibson and Arix spend time with relatives. Dana Turner notes a trip to Chester while Clarence Nutter suffers an eye injury cutting timber and Dora Spencer funeral services are held in Albany.

Lana Gibson Gordon Don Gibson Portsmouth Clarence Nutter Asa Jordan Middleport Venus Lee Racine Katie Wilson Dana Turner Dana, Jr Chester

WSCS Meeting at Follrod Robinson Home Men 11 One Visitor

The WSCS held its regular meeting at the Follrod Robinson home with 11 members and one visitor. Nina Robinson presided. Gelatin fund raising was discussed. Isola Taylor led the program Rich Toward God with readings and scripture. refreshments served. The next meeting will be at Isola Taylor’s home on June 19 with Alma Swartz leading.

Clara Follrod J. D. Whitlatch Dinsmore Boyles Woodyard Parkersburg Richard Swartz Ravenna Swartz Vere Swartz Vernon Swartz Millard Swartz Charles Follrod Charleton Follrod Pomeroy Lee Henderson Holzer Hospital

Logan-Hocking County Dog Warden Holds Two Stray Dogs

Logan-Hocking County Dog Warden James Leonard is holding two stray dogs for observation after two children were bitten. Debbie Blosser, 3, was bitten on the left eye by a stray fox terrier owned by a Columbus man while visiting Nihiser grandparents on Gibisonville Road. John Giffin, 6, was bitten on the face by a stray dog at Neil Decker residence in Pittsburgh Hollow. Leonard notes 20 bites reported this year.

Logan Hocking County James Leonard Debbie Blosser Dick Blosser Columbus Joe Nihiser Gibisonville John Giffin Donald Giffin Murray City Neil Decker Pittsburgh Hollow Leonard

Local Calendar Highlights for May 25 in Locan

United Bible Class at Methodist Church 7 30 p m led by Mrs Herman Studer Rural Life Sunday service 11 a m at Webb Chapel Methodist Church guest speaker Arthur Danison noon basket dinner Honey Fork Farm Bureau Council invited Plymouth Grange holds 50th anniversary celebration 2 p m at hall with grange history music and guest speaker public invited

Rural Life Webb Chapel Methodist Church Arthur Danison Honey Fork Farm Bureau Council Plymouth Grange Hall Grange

Grim Couple Welcome Daughter at Hocking Valley

Logan couple Mr. and Mrs. Lee Grim announce the birth of a daughter. The hospital notes also list admissions for medical care including Mrs. Clarence Brooks, Mrs. Kenneth Doolittle, Mrs. Sarah Frantz, James B. Dixon, Claiburn Shelton, and others. Mrs. Clarence Burgoon was discharged.

Mrs. Lee Grim, Logan Clarence Brooks Logan Kenneth Doolittle Sarah Frantz Highland Ind James B. Dixon Albany Claiburn Shelton Clarence Burgoon

Dean Kottman to Speak at SWC Dinner in Meigs

The Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District schedules its 19th annual meeting dinner for June 11 at Salisbury School. Ohio State University Dean Roy Kottman is booked as speaker. tickets go on sale in two weeks. District supervisors approved conservation agreements for Webster, Fultz, and Nelson farms.

Pomeroy Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District Salisbury Board of Supervisors SCS Masonic Temple Roy Kottman College of Agriculture Ohio State University Webster and Fultz James Nelson Pearl Fogle Lancaster Rex Shenef

Conservation Meeting Set For Saturday in New Lexington

Members of the Ohio Child Conservation League of Logan areas plan to attend the Southeast District meeting at New Lexington High School. Registration and coffee run 8 to 9:30 a.m. A roundtable on OCC leagues and awards for groups completing 10 requirements will be featured. Afternoon session begins 1:30 p.m. after a noon luncheon. Mrs. Robert Tague presides. Mrs. Anne Grimes from Columbus will sing folk songs.

Logan Ohio Child Conservation League of New Lexington High School OCC New Lexington Robert Tague Anne Grimes Columbus

Eagles Plan Ceremonies in Logan Area

Fraternal Order of Eagles members in the Logan area are invited to a two day program featuring installation of new officers in both the Logan Eagles and the ladies auxiliary. State President John Baum Cleveland and State Secretary Bob Maxson Akron will officiate. A banquet dance follows Saturday ceremonies with a special class of candidates initiated Sunday at 2 pm by the Logan degree team. Talks by state officers and a luncheon will follow initiation.

Logan—Ai Order of Eagles Logan Eagles Ladies Auxiliary John Baum Cleveland Bob Maxson Akron Logan

Girl Scouts Hit 100 Mile Hike For Badge

Girl Scout Troop 19 and guests completed 10 to 15 miles of walking toward a 100 mile foot traveler's badge. Transportation from Walter Stimson residence was provided, and the Buckeye Trail route included stops at summer homes, Helber's Rocks, Camp Echo Hills, and Lancaster Girl Scout Camp. They rested at the scout camp with a lunch of wiener roast and marshmallows, and met a Columbus scout group.

Logan Girl Scout Troop 19 James Stilwell Merle Hartman Walter Stimson Buckeye Columbus Helber’s Rocks Camp Echo Hills Lancaster Girl

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Messenger Mrs. Lanning Miss Universe Miss Joanne Colney Canton Board of Education Nelsonville City Hall City of Agnes Pendergrass Daniel Nelson Towit Said Inlet Said Safety and Service Gerald Bentley Liz Iris F. Blitch D-Ga Robert F. Kennedy Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton United States Green Virginia Rice Wm. Parker Walker Her Common Pleas Court Gerald Jenkinson Co Tuston Jackson Mildred Jenkinson John F, Newcomb Cline York York High Buchtel E.S.T Blum Jamison and Sedeen East Locust Street Newark F. W. Dodge Corporation Charleston West Virginia Builders I York High School Rodney Thomas Helen Robinette Logan Class Willard O. Drefke St. Matthew Lutheran Church Tom Stimson Karen Vollmer Wetherolf John F. Newcomb Fay S. McKay Elmwood Place Harold J. Rose Gamma Eta House Corporation Gamma Eta Kappa Delta Sorority South College Street Bernice Spaulding State of Ohio Eldon Dailey Eather Dailey Dale Allman Bettie L. Allman Lee Ohio Company Frank Bobo Columbia Road Eldon F. Dailey Esther Dailey Rt. 50 Lee Township Road Harold E. Shields C. Foster B. Cornwell Ward Wilson and Son Huntington Kentucky Paul Wallace W. C. Arbogest Jerry Payne Olan Rife Burl Drake Faye Nixon Oscar Reinshell Charles Bardain Paul Thrush Meigs County Logan Senior Girl Scouts Logan Theater Mrs. Pearl Parker Vern Story John Norman Schaefer Loella Stahl Wayne Diehl Lew Diehl Lawrence Eblin Wayne Pullins Gerald Pullins George Wright George Renshaw Schwenke-Vail Women Howard Gilkey Joey Jackie Rodney Dennis Rio Grande Ava Gilkey Clinton Gilkey Lincoln Russell Wolfpen George Clark Flontelle Plumer Carroll Robert Jerrell Dale Williams da Cain Dora Spencer Ruby Halliday Meigs General Hospital Mae Scharberth Darrel Welsh Ona Arix Rex Arix Alfred By Helen Woode Paul Buckley Buckley Harold Swartz Williamstown W. Va Hobart Swartz Alma Swartz William Causey Grace Kuhn Robert Tuppers Plains Dale Kuhn Michael Little Hocking Terry Swartz Earl Person Emma Findling Garland Caldwell Charles O’brien Stamford, Conn Rockrimmon Country Club Stamford Joe Morozan Gene Sarazen Connecticut United Bible Class Methodist Church Herman Studer Hocking Valley Hospital Dean Kottman Rosalind Russell
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