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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1956

Page

14

Solemn Memorial Day Rites in Logan Highlight Nation’s Defenders

In Logan on Memorial Day, May 29, 1956, a solemn ceremony by the Women’s Relief Corps and local veterans honors those who served. A parade forms at Market Street and proceeds to Oak Grove and Old Cemetery with color guards, a firing squad salute, and taps. The Logan High School band leads the procession past the Soldiers' Monument to Worthington Park for the program. Local units include Battery D 137th AAA Bn, 324th Field Artillery Bn, and Ohio National Guard elements. No mail deliveries. post office handling only.

Logan Crane Willis Chambers Bill Cox Keith Schultz Levert Voris Stanley T. Benton James Moorehead First Methodist Church Gerald Courter Joe Brenick Francis Voris Clarence Tay Oak Grove Cemetery 137Th Aaa Bn Worthington Park Ohio National Guard Bat Tery C 324Th Field Artillery Bnffires Army Reserve Corps Market St Hunter Frank Mason Thomas Miller Earl Om. Beale Clyde Smith Emerson Post Office Ren Old Cemettery Civil Air Patrol Squadron Logan High School

Five Bremen Youths Hurt in Car Crash

A Route 75 two car collision near Logan injures five youths from Bremen. Driver Raightr, 19, and others, including Mary and David Wadsworth, are treated. several juveniles face juvenile court charges. Attorneys and local officials, including Sheriff Waldron, are cited in the reporting.

Bremen Logan Clinton Johnson Orland Uisnoay Teres Gaye Pauline Wadsworth Hock Inaeek Hocking Nally Raightr Donald Stuart Mire Mrs. May Stuer Howard B. Thomp Hocking County University Columbus Wadsworth’s David Mary Paul Kelley Thompson Kirk Harper Senger Alfred Hatcher Ranger Brown Arlie Karl Harper E. Malone New Plymouth Jesse Maddix, Jr Robert Johnson Charles E. Lambert New Albany William H. Oliver Lambert

Schrader Rites Held for 14 Year Old Logan Native

Committal services were held today for Thomas Schrader 14 of 273 Sheldon Ave Columbus son of William and Anna Lowden Schrader and former millwright for Seagrave Corp who died Sunday at his Logan home. The obituary notes his Logan origins and family background.

Logan Thomas Schrader Sheldon ‘Ave Columbus William and Anna Lowden Schrader Seagrave Corp

Driver Fined After Wreck

A chaotic report from Logan County details a driver fined after a wreck. Kenneth E. Logan, of Columbus, faces two counts in Common Pleas Court, while Paulk and Forester, both from New Straitsville Route 1, were halted during an attempted engine theft. Forester was released after questioning. arraignment for Paulk was scheduled.

Greendale Paulk Forester New Straitsville Ronald Bateman Keith Williams A. J. Waldron Harley Meyer

Crazy Male Attire Parade Marks Last Day of School

Logan Colorful Bermuda outfits with matching caps and hose were de rigueur Monday as male high school students reported for grade cards. The gaudy costumes surprised teachers and provoked comments while the students paraded Main Street later in public with confident swagger.

Logan Bermuda Main St

Baseball season leaders mix of players across leagues

The clipped OCR lists top batters and pitchers from both the American and National Leagues. Mantle and Berra lead New York in home runs. Kuenn and Musial post leading doubles and runs. pitching leaders include Lemon and Pascual.

Mantle New York Lopez Kansas City York Berra Kuenn Detroit Oodman Vernon Boston Jensen Tunnels Washington Goodan Simpson Busby Cleveland Pord Fkewer Lemon Pascual Long Pittsburgh Repulski St Louis Louis Lang Boyer Na ‘Mova St Haus le Long Pitsurgh Boyer St. Louis Musial Mits Furillo Brooklyn Bell Cincinnati Bruton Milwaukee Mays Walls Post Iays Moan Lawrence

Lorain Deputy Shot In Washington Court House Remains Critical

A Lorain County deputy shot during a gun battle with police in Washington Court House remained in critical condition at University Hospital early today. Mohowski, a scene shopper returning from a recital, was struck in the left eye during the confrontation as officers moved in. Affected by the incident, a memorial service was planned at First Methodist Church with accompanists Mrs. Armand Houk and Miss Mary Louise Bowen scheduled to perform.

Colusbus Orain County Shorf Washington Court House University Hospital Steve Mohowski Florida Methodist Church Logan Mohowski Ren Wille Armand Houk Houk Mary Louise Bowen

Swimmer Injured in Old Town Creek Incident

An early year swimming accident in Logan left 16 year old Shannon Russell of Milliard with a toe laceration while swimming in Old Town Creek. He received treatment from a Logan physician. Separately, Paul Bateman of Rockbridge suffered left hand finger lacerations as his workshop operated, while Bateman was working at a home shop.

Wayjet Wins Fifth At Lebanon Raceway Pace Feature

Wayjet owned by Dr. William Kaufman of Appleton Minnesota won the Lebanon Raceway Class CC pace, driven by Martin Perkinson of Appleton. The horse completed a 2:16 3-5 mile and paid $7, $4.00 and $3.20.

Wayjet Lebanon William Kaufman Appleton, Minn Lebanon Raceway Martin Perkinson Appleton Smartuels

Greek Trucker Killed in Cyprus Shootout

A Greek truck driver was killed and his passenger seriously wounded when four men halted the vehicle and opened fire. The wounded man said the assailants spoke in Turkish to one another. Police pursued leads as investigators pressed for details of the motive.

Nicosia Cyprus

Lausche Says He Will Seek Democratic Nomination at Chicago Convention

Gov. Lausche of Ohio dismisses chances for president but confirms his name will be placed in nomination at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this August. The five term governor has drawn national attention as a possible dark horse for the ticket and will attend.

Lausche Columbus Prank J. Lausche Chicago

Fire at Chestnut Street home causes minor damage

City firemen responded Monday to the residence of Jack Oakley on Chestnut Street after an electrical short ignited a kitchen blaze. The incident caused minor fire and smoke damage to the home.

Nelsonwile Jack Oakley Chestnut

Letart Area Groceries Owner Fred Kay Passes After Illness

Fred Kay of Letart area died Monday after a long illness. He owned and operated a local grocery in Broad Run for years. Born in Mason County May 37, 1890, he was the son of Michael and Mrs Kay. He is survived by his wife Lily, three sons Elroy Wendell and Quentin, six daughters, one brother, six sisters and grandchildren. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Foglesong Funeral Home with Rev. Raymond Peters officiating. Burial will be in Hoffman Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Point Pleasant Fred Kay Broad Run Mr. Kaytor Mason County Michael Kaylor Lilly Kaylor Elroy Letart Wendell Mason Quentin Carolyn Phyllis Miller Kirkerville Ohio Jane Crow Foglesong Funeral Home Raymond Peters Hoffman Cemetery

Cincinnati Livestock Market Report

The Cincinnati livestock market shows steady to active trading with receipts around 2800 head. Cattle prices include steers and heifers at various grades from 12.00 to 40.00, vealers 20.00 to 36.00, cows 9.00 to 32.25, with bulls and butchers reaching 12.30 to 14.20 and top vealers around 22.00. Bulls, sows, and hogs priced across multiple ranges, with many entries indicating general market steadiness versus last week.

Cincinnati USDA

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