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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1957

Page

5

Moonshine suspects nabbed near Murray City

Bearl Lanning aged 53 of Glouster Route 3 and Woodrow Spencer aged 42 of Nelsonville Route 1 were arrested by state and federal officers at 4 45 pm Monday at a still site on Pittsburg Hollow hill near Murray City. They face federal liquor law charges and were taken to Columbus for a U S. Commissioner hearing.

Logan Ward Township U. S Columbus Pittsburgh Hollow Hill Murray City Bearl Lanning Glouster Route 3 Woodrow W. Spencer Nel Sonville Lanning Spencer New Straitsville Mel G. Underwood U. S. District Court Enforcement Division Ohio Department of Liquor Control Federal Alcohol Tax Unit Lanning and Spencer Hocking Valley Robert Newlan

Rotarians Hear Patrolman Speeding Is Blamed For Most Accidents

Logan Rotarians learned speeding leads to most auto crashes at a meeting with Patrolman Charles Whyte of the State Highway Patrol. Whyte cited left‑of‑center driving, tailgating, passing with insufficient distance, fatigue, failure to yield, and racing as top causes. He noted safety features reduce fatalities and showed a driver training film. Guests included Richard Frasure, William Silcott, John Blasius, Don Long, and Lemuel Ball.

Logan Logan Rotary Club Charles Whyte State Highway Patrol Athens Post Whyte Edward Nelson Richard Frasure William Silcott John Blasius Don Long Parkersburg W. Va Lemuel Ball Painesville

Building Is Sold in Logan on Main Street

The frame business building on Main Street Logan changed hands last Saturday. Roger W. Friend, former Logan mayor, sold the property to Hugh and Velma Little of South Logan. Friend leaves his 12 year electrical appliance business to become chief of the drivers license division at the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles in Columbus. Little plans to relocate his watch repair and jewelry store to the new site once vacated.

Roger W. Friend Logan Hugh Velma Little South Logan Friend Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Columbus Little Hammon Building

Hall Hospitalized After Heart Attack in Nelsonville

Hubert Hall of 871 West Hunter Street was rushed by ambulance Monday evening to Mt. St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville after a heart attack. He was stricken while at his new Hillcrest residence but managed to drive home before collapsing at the door.

Logan Hubert Hall W. Hunter St Mt. St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Hillcrest

Christian Leaders Sunday Observed At Glouster Church

Glouster Church of Christ will observe Christian Leaders Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Speakers from four departments will address Enlarging The Vision Of The Local Church. Hugh Sweeney directs. Frank Price handles the Communion. Music features Helen Kittle and Crystal Andrews among others.

Glouster Glouster Church of Christ Hugh Sweeney Frank Price Bible School Bess Henshaw Carolyn Conway William Spencer Church Board

Rural Life Sunday Observance at Webb Summit Church

Logan Society observed a Rural Life Sunday at Webb Summit Methodist Church on May 26, sponsored by the Webb Summit Farm Bureau Council. Fifty three attendees shared a 12 30 p m basket dinner and a program led by Rev Carl Wetherell with offerings of seeds and soil symbolizing dedication to farming and stewardship.

Webb Summit Methodist Church Webb Summit Carl Wetherell Clinton St. Clair Wayne Timberlake

May Tour ist Book Club met at Haney home for dessert

The May meeting of the Tour ist Book Club was held at Mrs. M. B. Haney’s home with thirteen members present. Mrs. J. A. Green led the business session and Mrs. Karl Harper reviewed Call Me Mother by Virginia Taylor Klose. The September meeting is set for Mrs. Charles F. Rauch’s home.

Tourist Book Club M. B. Haney J. A. Green Karl Harper Virginia Taylor Klose Charles F. Rauch

Venus Chapter 76 Eastern Star Honors Past Worthy Matrons and Patrons

Venus Chapter No 76 Order of the Eastern Star recognized past worthy matrons and patrons at a dinner with floral table decor. Welcoming was Mrs Charles Struble. Honorees included Mrs Walter Derr Mrs Lewis Reynolds Mrs Harry Wil lige Mrs Joseph Phillips and others. Logan attendees from nearby chapters and district 27 deputy grand matron plus Shawnee matron attended as guests.

Venus Order of the Eastern Star Charles Struble Walter Derr Lewis Reynolds Harry Willige Joseph Phillips Francis Embrose F. Jay Nimon Margaret Webb Rhea Bangert Brown Harold Brimner Keith Schultz Oakley Hysell Judson Shriner James M. Rees Willard Lyke Francis Embree Charles F. Barker Edgar Ewing Charles Achauer Logan Ralph Moore Springfield Russell Fitzgerald Lawrence Ishman Niagara Falls Kay Wilcox Dishon Shawnee

Homemaking Books Sought for Chauncey Dover Classes

Mrs Jennie Jackson head of home economics at Chauncey Dover High School requests magazine donations on homes child care gardening or related books for class use. Donors may call 2682 or contact home economics students.

Chauncey Jennie Jackson Chauncey-Dover High School Jackson

Chauncey-Dover High School Alumni Banquet Honors Largest Class

Chauncey The class of 1941 led attendance at the alumni banquet with seven graduates from a class of 52 the largest graduating class up to that time. The event took place Saturday night in the gymnasium.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School

Glouster News Items Due Early This Week

Glouster editors remind staff to call in news items for Wednesday and Thursday by 11:00 p.m. Tuesday. The notice urges timely submissions to ensure inclusion in the upcoming edition.

Glouster

Dump Grounds to Close on Decoration Day

George Buchman caretaker of the village dump grounds announces closure on Decoration Day.

George Buchman

All Day FHA Meet Planned Friday For Students

FHA students hold an all-day meeting Friday starting 10 30 a m New recognition for Junior Homemaker Degree candidates outlined summer work Lunch at noon followed by a house to house selling campaign Aiming to win an automatic sewing machine for the home economic department Sales include insect spray spot remover and a quick shoe shine preparation

Chauncey FHA Home Economic Department

Mrs. Elizabeth Cherry 82 Dies in Springfield Home

Elizabeth Cherry age 82 died of a heart attack early Monday at the Ohio Masonic Home in Springfield. A White Cottage native and former Logan resident widow of Edward Cherry she had been at the home six months. Survived by foster daughter May Kimble of Logan sisters Ella Fisher of Zanesville Bessie Gurley of Columbus and brother Lawrence Wilson of Zanesville. Services set for 2 pm Wednesday at Thompson funeral home White Cottage.

LOGAN Elizabeth Cherry Ohio Masonic Home Springfield White Cottage Zanesville Edward Cherry Masonic Home

Catholic Ladies Study Club Meeting Notice

The Catholic Ladies Study Club will meet in the church hall this evening at 7 30 with Mrs Robert Brennan as hostess and in charge of the program.

Glouster Catholic Ladies Study Club Robert Brennan

Glouster Alumni Association Meeting Tonight

The Glouster Alumni Association will meet at 7 30 this evening in the high school building. All ticket holders are asked to attend.

Glouster

Chapter of Eastern Star Initiation This Evening at 7:30

The Chapter of Eastern Star will hold an initiation ceremony this evening at 7 30. Members and guests are expected to attend as part of the group’s regular activities.

Order of Eastern Star

Local Family News from Glouster and Columbus

Mr. and Mrs Bert Raskey and son Billie of Columbus visited relatives in Glouster. Sue Milhoan daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Milhoan broke her arm while playing Thursday. She went to Sheltering Arms Thursday evening then to Parkersburg hospital Friday and returned home Sunday.

Glouster Bert Raskey Billie Columbus Richard Jones Sue Milhoan Charles Milhoan Sheltering Arms Parkersburg

Advantages and Disadvantages of Staking Tomatoes

Hocking County extension agent Charles Ingraham explains staking and field growing tomatoes. Staked plants yield cleaner fruit and easier care. field grown often outproduce staked with mulch and good fertilization. A mixed method of staking early varieties and leaving midseason plants untrained balances quality and season length.

Logan Charles Ingraham Hocking County Ingraham

Chauncey Area Social Figures Attend Alumni Banquet and Visits

Chauncey and surrounding area residents hosted and visited family members during the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hall and Christine Brown were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Courtney. Hall attended the Chauncey-Dover alumni banquet and dance with callers Mary and Virginia Hall. Local reseidents and visitors from Columbus Glouster Athens Lancaster Greens Run and Lancaster joined in family visits and social calls.

Charles Hall Cincinnati Christine Brown Gilbert Courtney Gil Hall Chauncey-Dover Mary Virginia Hall Springfield Charles Dent Paul Courtney Columbus Virginia Dent Courtney Chauncey Hall Kittle Glouster Thomas Hamilton Jack Smith Cathy Crush Lancaster Laur James Schoonover John Schoonover Robert Simons Patricia Elizabeth John Simons Greens Run Roy Tucker Gail Fleming Daniel Sue Donaldson Athens Ray Tucker William Donaldson

Hospital Notes List of Births Admits and Dismissals

Mr and Mrs Robert Howard of Logan welcome a daughter. Mr and Mrs William R Lecrone of Bremen welcome a son. Admitted Charles Timms Dundas medical Carl Wallar McArthur medical Yee Hing Sing Logan medical Harry Freeman Logan Route 3 medical Ralph Riddlebarger Logan Route 1 treatment. Dismissed Mrs Chester Hunter New Straitsville and son Mrs Lloyd Beck Logan Route 3 and son Harley Davis South Bloomingville to University Hospital Co Lloyd McNeal Laurelville.

Robert Howard Logan William R. Lecrone Bremen Charles Timms Dundas Carl Wallar McArthur Yee Hing Sing Harry Freeman Ralph Riddlebarger Chester Hunter New Straitsville Lloyd Beck Harley Davis South Bloomingville University Hospital Columbus Lloyd McNeal Laurelville

Lancaster man found guilty of DWI and resisting arrest

Logan Frederick E. McMillan, 24, of Lancaster, pleaded guilty to two Logan police charges in the mayor's court. He received a $150 fine and costs plus a three day jail term for driving while intoxicated and $25 and costs for resisting arrest. He was jailed Saturday after being taken into custody on W Hunter Street at 4 10 a.m. Sunday.

Logan Frederick E. McMillen Lancaster W. Hunter St

Millfield group closes books and plans playground repairs

Chauncey The Millfield home and school organization finished the current year and arranged for fathers of school children to help repair the playground giant stride.

Chauncey Millfield

Blue Whale Description Echoes Through Ocean Tides

A brief vivid note describes the blue whale with dark blue skin, comparing its color and thickness to carbon paper and noting the thick blubber beneath.

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