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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1952

Page

2

Memorial Day Parade Observances Across Four Towns

Memorial Day events are planned in Logan Carbon Hill Murray City and South Perry with parades starting 9 30 a m in Logan and Carbon Hill led by high school bands. Services will include taps firing squads flag etiquette and cemetery flower decorations for dozens of veterans.

Logan Carbon Hill Murray City South Perry Logan High School Main Street Oak Grove Cemetery Old Cemetery Worthington Park Women’s Relief Corps Sol Ellinger Market Street Jesse Columber American Legion Laurelville

Hocking County sales tax receipts rise in latest week

Logan business notes show Hocking County receipts totaling 5646.95 for last week, up 1870.54 from the same week in 1951. Cumulative receipts for the year exceed 1951 totals by 3589.13 dollars at this point.

Logan Hocking County Ralph Moorhead

Logan teacher and alumnus marks 98th birthday

Logan resident Dr Edwin W Mitchell of Cincinnati the oldest living retired Logan High School faculty member celebrates his 98th birthday during the LHS Alumni Association reunion day. He recalled teaching here in 1876 and 1877 when W W McCray was superintendent and delivered diplomas for the 1877 graduates including Hope Shotwell Emilie Saumenig Emma Brooks and Cora Saumenig.

Logan Edwin W., Mitchell Cincinnati Logan High School LHS Hocking County Health and Tuberculosis Association Columbus John Krieg Association Mitchell Whd

Youth Cited After Mishap

A 17 year old Nelsonville youth was cited in juvenile court on hit and run charges after allegedly striking a car owned by C. R. Riggs on Almond Street near Second Street. Police identified him via a license plate and hub cap found at the scene. he was arrested at a party in Rachelmacher Park and is held in the county jail.

Rachelmacher Park

Murray City Launches Seventh Old Home Week Reunion

Murray City kicks off its seventh annual Old Home Week today through Sunday with races and contests for children including a greasy pig event. Higgin s and Hayes perform a unicycle act, followed by two dances at Eagles Hall and K of P Hall. Alumni banquet and dance cap the weekend with Deb Hawkes and the Hocking County Ramblers. Ted Langley chairs the committee.

Logan Murray City Higgins Hayes Eagles Hall Deb Hawkes Hocking County Ramblers Ted Langley Murry City

Unemployment Claims Dip at Logan BUC Office

Claims for unemployment compensation at the Logan BUC office fell to 421 last week the lowest this month. The prior weeks totals were 466 and 702 with an average May 1951 weekly claim of 391. Of the 421 claims 386 were for week or more and 35 were newly unemployed.

Logan

Murray City Man Graduates From Airman School

Bobbie L. Darby Airman Second Class USAF son of Mr and Mrs Guy Darby of Murray City among graduates from the Air Force Technical Training School Chaute Air Force Base Rantoul Illinois A Murray City High School graduate he entered the Air Force June 20 1951 and trained at Lackland Texas

Logan Bobbie L. Darby USAF Guy Darby Murray City Air Force Technical Training School Chaute Air Force Base Rantoul Darby Air Force Lackland Air Force Base Texas

Four Couples Granted Marriage Licenses in Probate Court

Logan licenses issued to Noel Reed Burcham and Georgia Kathryn Davis both of Logan Route 1 and Route 2. John Samuel Gast and Jeanine Spence of Logan. Christopher Stickhorn and Mary Margaret Banning of Gloucester Route 1. Dale Curtis Walker and Retha Faye Smith of Logan Route 3.

Logan Noel Reed Burcham Georgia Kathryn Davis John Samuel Gast Columbus Jeanine Spence Christopher Stickhorn Corning Mary Margaret Banning Glouster Dale Curtis Walker Retha Faye Smith

Granted Divorce for Audrey Nelson and Ralph Nelson

Audrey Nelson of Gloucester Route 3 receives a divorce from Ralph F. Nelson of Bucyrus on grounds of gross neglect of duty. Custody of the minor child is awarded to Audrey with Ralph ordered to pay child support and granted reasonable visitation.

Logan Audrey Nelson Glouster

Suit Dismissed in Logan Common Pleas Court

The damaged lawsuit totaling $65,000 filed by Le Roy Hartsock of Logan against Oscar Marsh and David Marsh was dismissed in the common pleas court.

Logan Leroy Hartsock Oscar Marsh David Marsh Common Pleas Court

Logan Pastor To Observe Silver Jubilee

The Rev. Fr. Charles P. Foy pastor of St. John's Catholic Church will celebrate his silver jubilee on June 8 with a Solemn High Mass at 10 am attended by Most Rev. Bishop Michael J. Ready. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John J. Kerrigan will preach the sermon. He was ordained June 9, 1927 and has served in Columbus diocese and Logan since 1946. Parishioners will hold a reception in the parochial school hall from 3 to 5 pm.

Mt. St. Mary's Seminary Emmitsburg Foy Columbus St. Charlies Seminary Corpus Christi Church States Logan Dominick Foy Philadelphia St. John’s Parish

County Roads Treated on Logan Road Project

Hocking County engineer Albert Seabright announced last night that road treatment in front of homes on the Logan project was completed. Slow cure asphalt with an oil base was the material used to seal the county roads.

Logan Albert Seabright Hocking

Pre School Clinic Session Set at Glouster High

The final session of the pre school clinic will be held at Glouster High School on Monday June 2 at 9 a m. All children entering first grade or kindergarten next fall should attend. Physical exams and inoculations will be provided. Miss Izola Williams from the health department will present films and speak. Registration for next fall requires the child's birth certificate.

Glouster Glouster High School Ajune Izola Williams Health Department

Salvage Drive Set by Youth Group

Glouster Methodist Church youth group organizes a salvage drive Saturday at 8 am. Residents with scrap metal or pages to donate may call 4272 to arrange pickup by a church truck.

Glouster Glouster Methodist Church

Barretts' son of Trimble promoted to staff sergeant

Mr and Mrs Francis Barrett of Trimble announce their son Donald C Barrett has been promoted from corporal to staff sergeant in Korea. He serves with an aviation engineers battalion. The Barrett family also has two other sons in military service MSgt Patrick V Barrett in Korea and A3c John N Barrett with the Air Force at Kelly Field Texas.

Trimble Francis Barrett Donald C. Barrett Korea Barrett Aviation Engineers Patrick V. Barrett John N. Barrett Air Force Kelly Air Force Base San Antonio Texas

Navy fireman returns home aboard USS Bexar

Ralph W. Schultz a Navy fireman is returning to the United States aboard the attack transport USS Bexar. Schultz is the son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Schultz of Glouster.

Glouster Ralph W. Schultz Navy United States Bexar Schultz Ralph Schultz

Alimony Granted in Criner Divorce Case

Margaret Criner awarded alimony and custody of the minor children in the divorce from Charles Criner in common pleas court. Judge Harley Meyer ordered the defendant to pay alimony and child support.

Memorial Day Service Set for 10 a.m. at Glouster Park

Glouster will hold a Memorial Day service at the park monument starting at 10 a.m. A parade of service members led by the Glouster High School band departs Legion Hall at 9 30 a.m.

Glouster Memorial Park Legion Hall

Glouster Townsfolk Visit. Commencement Attends

Glouster residents host relatives from Wellsburg Detroit Duncan Falls and Columbus for Trimble Township high school commencement at J T auditorium. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Riley Judson, Mrs. Delores Duncan, the McCall family, the Chadwells, and the Brysons. Richard Myers and Jimmie Bulloch attend graduation with Emma Bulloch.

David Judson Wellsburg W.va Jacksonville Riley Judson Delores Duncan Detroit Edward McCall Hugh Chadwell Duncan Falls Bertine Myers Trimble Trimble Township High School J.T. Auditorium Richard Myers Jimmie Bulloch Emma Bulloch Lorain Glouster John Bryson Robert Bryson Columbus T. A. Noon Buffalo N.Y Ed Noon Ann Klingo Cleveland Robert Dennison

New Agent Is at Home Ingraham to Lead Hocking County Extension

Logan resident Charles H. Ingraham will assume the Hocking County extension agent post on June 1 after Harold Ruggles is transferred. A Marietta native and Ohio State University graduate, he has worked as associate extension agent in Hamilton County and devoted much effort to 4-H Club work. He is married with two sons, Bruce and Ted.

LOGAN Charles H. Ingraham Hocking County North St Ingraham Cleves, C Harold Ruggles Erie County Marietta Marietta High School Ohio State University Philippines OSU Hamilton County The Grange Bruce Ted

Alumni Reunion At Logan HS Expected To Draw 400

Logan High School Alumni Association president Joan Bond estimates more than 400 people will attend the annual reunion at the high school auditorium tonight. Seven classes plan dinners at Brendt's restaurant EUB Church units Blosser's Elks hall and more with golden anniversary members Mrs. E. E. Campbell of Columbus and Mrs. Charles Huffiness of Bexley attending. A business meeting is at 8 30 p m followed by a one hour program at 9 p m featuring Columbus magician Jack Courtney and music from Dick Trimble and his orchestra of Lancaster. Officers for the year are Bond president Ruth Tannehill vice president Lois Fickel secretary and Ralph Moorhead Jr treasurer.

Logan Joan Bond Logan High School Alumni Association E. E. Campbell Columbus Charles Huffiness Bexley Brendt EUB Church Blosser’s Elks Hall Jack Courtney Dick Trimble Lancaster Mr.Bond Ruth Tannehill Lois Fickel Ralph Moorhead, Jr

Club Picks Committees for July Fourth Celebration

GLOUSTER Kiwanians president Ray Lange names committees for the July Fourth event. Fireworks with Richard Guinther and others. Concessions led by Enlon Grubbs and Ben Goldberg. Program by Merrill Ogg and George Campbell. Lighting by Karl Bodenbender. Publicity by Carl Bradbury. Finance by Dan Kovach. Judging will be by audience applause with three judges.

Glouster Kiwanis Ray Lange Richard Guinther John Devol Lawrence Colbert Rodger Kittle B. R. Angle Ray White Enlon Grubbs Ben Goldberg Hugh Billingsly Joe Williams L. E. Richardson Porter Dugan Merrill Ogg Richard Eddy George Campbell Karl Bodenbender Carl Bradbury Dan Kovach

Local Births Reported in Jacksonville and Gloucester Area

Parents Mr and Mrs Alex Poches announce the birth of son Michael Morse in Shelter ing Arms Hospital on Sunday May 25. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Roman Phillips of Jacksonville and Mrs Essie Cairelli of Walnut Hill Gloucester.

Glouster Alex Poches Jacksonville Michael Morse Sheltering Arms Hospital Roman Phillips Essie Cairelli Walnut Hill

Glouster High School Graduation Draws Capacity Crowd

A full auditorium attended Glouster High School's commencement with Supt. Karl Bodenbender Rev John Devol and Lewis Gatchel presiding. Diplomas were presented to Imogene M Brunton Ernest J Bryson James Cevolo Phyllis Chilton Robert Cotter Patrick Lee Crawford Caryl Lee Cunningham Standley Lee Dennison George Fultz Lois Garrett Angle Lynn Gladden Florence Grandstaff Patty Ruth Harding Joann Hooper William H Kelly James L J tle John W McClelland Sharma Philips Sharon Phillips John Wegley Raber Joe J Sikorski Ralpy E Spencer Ronald K Tompkins James Trace Geraldine Williams.

Glouster Glouster High School Karl Bodenbender John Devol Lewis Gatchel Board of Education Devol Florence Grandstaff Parliament of Man Lee Dennison Sharma Phillips Bodénbender Gatchel Imogene M. Brunton Ernest J. Bryson James Cevolo Phyllis Chilton Robert Cotter Patrick Lee Crawford Caryl Lee Cunningham Ty Ruth Harding Joann Hooper William H. Kelly James L. J;tle John W. McClelland Sharma Philips Sharon Phillips John Wegley Raber Joe J. Sikorski Ralpy E. Spencer Ronald K. Tompkins James Trace Geraldine Wiiliams Lynn Gladden Suzanne Cy Bert Anna Lou Davis

Lake seaman dies after ladder fall at shipyard

In Conneaut a lake seaman was killed Tuesday when he fell from a ladder as he climbed back to his ship. The incident occurred aboard the vessel while crew members were preparing to depart.

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