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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1952

Page

5

Honors Day Observed At East School Assembly

An East elementary Honors Day assembly featured Michele Rose as mistress of ceremonies. James Horwell led the East School band in three numbers while students received perfect attendance certificates and scholarships. Russell Milliken presented a basketball team plaque for sportsmanship and Lena Belle Hoke won a $10 PTA scholarship.

Logan East Michele Rose James Horwell America George Carr Jennie Willison Mary Jo Rutter Charles Woltz Charles Lanning Roy Hoke Bobby Kennedy Thomas Joyce John Hammon Mike Brown Janet Spicer Jimmy Lanning Bertha Jones Harry Bryant Lena Belle Hoke Marilee Davis Franklin Norris Arlene Anderson Russell A. Milliken City Recreation East Pta Bobby Dennis Kirk Harper Billy Hughes James Lanning Paul Rutter Winifred Engle PTA George Lackey Engle Lena Belle Hoke Mr Horwell Betty Patton

Hay and Pasture Tour Set for June 3 in Hocking County

Plans for the annual Hocking County hay and pasture tour were announced by Wallace A. Gillogly. The morning stops include Lloyd Whisler farm and Emanuel Schaal farm with lunch at Laurel Valley Grange hall. After noon visits cover Walter Griffith farm and Kreachbaum farm with three OSU specialists on conservation practices.

LOGAN Hocking County Wallace A. Gillogly Gillogly Laurel Valley Grange Hall Lloyd Whisler Moccasin Road Whisler Emanuel Schaal South Perry Walter Griffith Gibisonville George Kreachbaum Kreachbaum H. L. Borst Ohio State Agricultural Experiment Station George Gist Ohio State University James Warner OSU

Logan Man Is Named Outstanding Graduate

Logan Tom Roberts retiring editor in chief of The Lantern at Ohio State University was chosen as the university outstanding male graduate in journalism for 1952. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Dan Roberts of Logan and will join the Portsmouth Times after graduation on June 6.

Logan Tom Roberts the Lantern Ohio State University Dan Roberts Portsmouth Ohio Roberts

Touchy Auto Runs Away With Child

Portland report describes two year old Robert B Farley triggering ignition and starter gadgets causing a car to jump a curb and hit a fence. The boy was uninjured though the vehicle sustained minor damage.

Touchy Auto Portland Robert B. Farley Robert Bobby

Walk In Any Direction Traffic Lights Favored

A Denver newspaper survey shows four of five citizens favor the walk in any direction traffic lights. Pedestrians may move in any direction after motorists have used the cross street turns. The plan targets downtown Denver with strong support from out of town visitors.

Denver

Commencement and Community Notes From Radcliff

Commencement exercises were held for eight grade graduates with 28 students. Speakers included R. B. Will of McArthur. Other items note Mrs. Alene Head's two week hospital stay, John Palmer as substitute teacher, and S Sgt Jack Jeffers returning to duty after 30 days leave. Discharged Navy man Patrick Canode returned home after about 1.5 years service near Wonsan. Harold Barnes attended Zaleski commencement with cousin Norma Jean Cottrill. Women’s Study Club hosted by Mrs Bessie Wells with 13 members. talks on The Sons of Ham and Sabotage followed by contests and refreshments. Charles Trent employed in Columbus. Visits among local families noted, with Catherine Duffy of Columbus spending night with Margaret McLaughlin. L M Cooper Sr of Columbus visiting sister Mrs Maggie Pierce. Their combined ages total 171 years. Cooper commutes to Ashville for Sunday school work.

Radcliff R. B. Will McArthur Alene Head Holzer Hospital Gallipolis John Palmer Jack Jeffers Bolling Field Washington D. C Patrick Canode Navy Wonsun Canode Harold Barnes Harry Cottrill Zaleski Norma Jean Cottrill Bessie Wells Marrs Ham Mildred Wells Edith Johnson Charles Trent Columbus Parnie McLaughlin Gladys Pierce Bessie Phetteplace Catherine Duffy Margaret McLaughlin L. M. Cooper Maggie Pierce Cooper Ashville

Laurel Run Laurel Run Picnic and Visits

The Friendly Neighbor Club met with Mrs. Carl Poling for a picnic. Attendees included Mrs. Charles Patton Mrs. Herbert Ackison and others. The weather reduced attendance. Separate trips to Columbus visited John Bumgardner in White Cross Hospital. Weekend visits included the Andrews at Buckeye Lake and locals visiting relatives in Worthington and Nelsonville.

Laurel Run Friendly Neighbor Club Carl Poling Charles Patton Herbert Ackison Harold van Bibber Poling Clarence Patton King Dalton Nelsonville Carroll Chesser Asbury Trene Burchfield Oak Grove Delores Hanas Columbus John Bumgardner White Cross Hospital Raymond Andrews Buckeye Lake Women's Missionary Society of the Church of God Diamond Church Addie Watkins W. R. Wolfe Paul White Pataskala Ohio Everett White Walter Mason Ottis Pretzell Worthington Charles Wood Lawrence

Overdue Austen Novel Returns to Harrisburg Library

Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen reappeared at Harrisburg library after 18 years. Withdrawn in 1934, the book was found in a local hotel in good condition. Librarians estimate the overdue fine at 108 dollars but lack a debtor.

Harrisburg Jane Austen

Burberry Rites Set Wednesday

George W. Burberry 85 of Logan died Sunday at his home after months of illness. A bakery owner for 35 years, he later worked at Logan Manufacturing and Pipton Storage. Born in Lancaster, son of George and Myria Kaufman Burberry, he leaves a daughter, four grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. Services set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Leonard Funeral Home conducted by the Rev A N Grueser.

Logan George W. Burberry South Walnut Street Mr. Burberry Logan Manufacturing Company Pipton Storage Company Lancaster George and Myria Kaufman Burberry David Atkins Leonard Funeral Home A. N. Grueser

Cyclist Injured In Hunter Street Collision

A motorcycle driven by Chester Hicks Jr. and an automobile driven by Charlies Conrad collided at 6:36 p.m. Saturday at the Hunter and Orchard streets intersection. Hicks a broken finger and cuts. Conrad uninjured. Vehicle fenders damaged. Burial of Rev. R. B. Wilson burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

LOGAN Chester Hicks, Jr Hunter Street Charlies B. Conrad North Culver Street Hunter Orchard Streets Hicks Conrad Orchard

Rennel weight loss claim promises 32 lb loss with formula

A testimonial from Questa M Nichols of Springfield Ohio touts Rennel a simple home remedy. The ad claims rapid loss of 32 pounds after using a grapefruit juice mix and bottle instructions with a money back guarantee if results do not appear.

Questa M. Nichols Superior Ave Springfield Ohio

Cactus falls on child. Tucson tragedy reported

A 22 foot tall cactus tipped over onto a five year old girl in Tucson Friday night, fatally injuring her. The incident prompted officials to inspect local plant dangers and safety measures. The River Jordan flows into the Dead Sea.

Tucson Aziz

Athens Messenger May 26 1952 brief

The Athens Messenger reports a Monday edition dated May 26 1952. Local events, notices, and society items fill the page with school and civic news, plus brief accident and sports notes.

THE Athens Messenger

Dr J Roger Marquart Dies At 52 In Springfield

Dr J Roger Marquart physician and medical director of the Ohio Masonic Home died Friday in Springfield after a heart attack. He was 52 and served Wittenberg College as its medical director.

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