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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1962

Page

5

Prom night highlights and society notes in Coolville

The Junior Senior Prom at Carthage-Troy auditorium featured seniors Larry Bibbee and Peg Linton as king and queen with juniors Ronny Russell and Nancy Day as prince and princess. Ronnie Singer and his Marietta band provided music for about 100 attendees. The Coolville WSCS met at Mrs. Julia Weaver’s home with Mrs. Francis Gillilan as co host. officers elected to serve starting June include Mary Pennington Beulah Brandeberry Helen Chapman Leona Chapman and Ethel Kincade. A stork shower celebrated Mrs. Julia Weaver at the Coolville Methodist Church, hosted by Inez Bentz Dorothy Day Frankie Craig and Diana Russell. A birthday party honored Jonathan Hughes on his sixth birthday. James Mitchell was born at Camden Clark Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas. USC Lowell Bailey will visit family then return to Amarillo AFB Texas. Weekend guests included Frank Russell Charles Askew and others from Delaware Athens Columbus Findlay Akron Anchorage and beyond. The Jolly Workers Club met at Dorothy Glover’s home with a potluck for 15. next meet at Bertha Allen’s June 20.

Diana Russell Coolville Carthage-Troy Larry Bibbee Peg Linton Ronny Russell Nancy Day Paris Ronnie Singer Marietta Julia Weaver Francis Gillilan Norma Brandeberry WSCS Mary Pennington Beulah Dixon Helen Chapman Leona Chapman Ethel Kincade Kevin Cole David Terry Russell Butch Brian Cindy Provance Janeen Russell Freddie Clark Brenda Wendorf Robin Cindy Russell Debbie Cheryl Tanborey Doug Ann Currey Leissa Tanthorevy Nina Richardson Goldie Hughes Dorthy Cole Betty Clark Bob Hughes James Thomas Camden Clark Hospital James Mitchell Usc Lowell Baily Russell Baily Baily Amarillo Afb Texas Alfred Russell Abe Burdette Hank Wendorf Harry Stah Findlay Jim Thomas E. D. Thomas Salley Young Akron Glenn Barton Middleboro Dorothy Day Victor Russell

Farm Council Hosts May Meeting at Coon Hollow Farm

Eleven members and several children joined Miss Josephine Lorie and Miss Marguerite Kellerman for the Bear Run Farm Bureau Council May gathering at Coon Hollow Farm. Don Ruff led the discussion Knowing Your Social Security Program from the May Guide. Paul Ellinger gave the legislative report. A rural urban tea was announced by the Women's Committee. Refreshments followed the program and a gift auction is planned for the next meeting at Mr. and Mrs. Harold Daubenmier's home.

Logan Josephine Lowrie Marguerite Kellerman Bear Run Farm Bureau Council Coon Hollow Don Ruff Paul Ellinger Women's Committee Harold Daubenmier

Class of 1952 Reunion Set for May 26 at Harburger’s

Logan High School, class of 1952, will gather for a reunion and dinner at 6 30 p m Saturday at Harburger’s restaurant Reservations can be made with Mrs James Gastin Norma Fickel 146 N Walnut St EV 5 5898 Deadline for reservations is Thursday evening.

LOGAN Logan High School Harburger’s James Gastin Norma Fickel N. Walnut St

Birthday party highlights in Taylor Ridge community

Mrs and Mr Robert Runyon hosted Diana Runyon's third birthday with cake and ice cream for family members including Mike Mitch Bartels Kathy Johnny RoseMary Bulstrom Jane Ann Runyon and Helen Bulstrom. Nearby visits included radio picnic in Columbus and multiple families visiting friends and attending a funeral in Waverly.

Taylor Ridge Robert Runyon Diana Mike Mitch Bartels Kathy Johnny RoseMary Bulstrom Jane Ann Runyon Helen Bulstrom Fred Heffkin Columbus Victor Mambourg Forrest Jean Greens Run Angie Fierbaugh Bristol

Local Families Visit Friends Across Confidence and Rio Grande

Bidwell and Dewitt families along with the Waugh and Wickline groups shared a day with Kerr McClaskey and Dan McDermott in Cottageville West Virginia. The Fraley and Murray households visited Wade Chapel Church at Confidence and Charles Murray attended Rio Grande College to hear the choir and ensemble.

Emercy Waugh Amos Waugh William Fraley Karlene Marlene Anthony Murray Charles Wade Chapel Confidence W. Va Mary Lee Neal Judy Kay Nibert Marlene Fraley Charles Murray Rio Grande College

Settlement of Accounts in Meigs County Probate Court

The Meigs County Ohio Probate Court will hear accounts filed by fiduciaries including The Huntington National Bank as trustee, Maxine Griffith guardian, Edison Hobstetter guardian, Vernon Weber administrator, Hanna C. Caster guardian, Richard E Jones guardian, Sidney Pickens executor, Theron Morris administrator, and Mildred Thompson Berson executrix. Hearings set for June 28, 1962 with possible daily continuances until disposition. all interested may file written exceptions five days before hearing.

Meigs County Ohio Huntington National Bank of Columbus Velma W. Feiger Maxine Griffith Everett H. Coleman Edison Hobstetter Herman J. Kim Vernon Weber Mabel B. Weber Hanna CC. Caster Edward H. Caster Richard FE. Jones James W. Philips Shirley LL Phillips Connie C. Phillips Sidney Pickens Myrtle A. Pickens Theron Morris Finley Thompson Mildred ‘Thompson Berson Susie M. Thomas Searing F. H. O'Brien

Graduation Day in New Straitsville Kindergarten Class

New Straitsville reports 54 students graduated from the elementary school kindergarten. Girls wore white caps and gowns while boys wore black gowns. Gowns were made by kindergarten teacher Mildred Beattie with help from Connie Dunkley and Betty Hartman. Lunch was served by the PTA.

New Straitsville Mildred Beattie Connie Dunkley Betty Hartman PTA Helen Smith Anna Lillico Florence Blankenship Jean Williams Betty Orndorf Brenda Smith Columbus Owen Wallace Mildred Warner Buckeye Lake Charles Evans Zanesville Tessa Webb Harry Wallace Pine Grove W. Va Emma Morrison Clarendon Clarence Gallaher Sarasota Fla Marvin Levingston Brian Denny Mansfield

Perry Dems Republicans Elect Officers in Perry County

Perry County Democratic and Republican executive and central committees met in New Lexington and elected officers for the coming year. Republican officers include Eugene G. Clark Junc tion City as chairman, Gahale Olive Somerset as vice chairman, and Don O'Hare New Lexington as secretary treasurer. Central committee selects Glenn Young Crooksville as chairman, Olive as vice chairman, and Don O’Hare as secretary treasurer. Democratic chairs Mell G. Underwood Jr New Lexington lawyer serves as chairman of both committees for an eighth term, with Lawrence Johnson New Lexington as vice chairman. Central committee secretary treasurer is Mrs. Leo T. Green Somerset with Bernard E. Lawrence Crooksville as executive secretary treasurer. Lawrence also serves on the Perry County Board of Elections.

New Lexington Perry County Eugene G. Clark Junction City Gahale Olive Somerset Don O'Hare Glenn Young Crooksville Don O Hare Mell G. Underwood, Jr Underwood Lawrence Johnson Leo T. Green Bernard E. Lawrence Lawrence

Hart family attends niece Lola Ziegler’s graduation

Darwin Mr and Mrs William Hart attended Lola Ziegler’s graduation Thursday night in Pomeroy. Mrs Linnie Leifheit called on Mrs Lizzie Blackwell regarding Mr and Mrs Floyd Buck visiting Rob and Leifheit parents recently. Mrs Earl Cowen learned granddaughter Sandra Kroll is in Wyandotte General Hospital Wyandotte Michigan.

William Hart Lola Ziegler Pomeroy Linnie Leifheit Lizzie Blackwell Floyd Buck Rob Leifheit Earl Cowen Sandra Kroll Wyandotte General Hospital Wyandotte, Mich

Local Notes From Albany And Nearby Areas

Air serviceman Emmett Douglas sheared sheep for George Scott Dale Scott and Charles Hawk in the past week. Mr and Mrs Harry Ross and son Don visited Athens. Albany seniors Class of 41 held graduation exercises and a Class of 59 eighth graders also graduated. Mrs Jack Bailey Bartha Bolin and twins Teal and Jay visiting six weeks at Earl Bailey's home return to San Diego with her Navy husband stationed in the Far East. Mr and Mrs William Cheadle Carr called at Carl Ross home. Granddaughters Vickie Doris Cindy have chickenpox. Mary Jane Martin 20 office worker Logan Route 3 and George Hamer 23 linotype operator.

Emmett Douglas Pearl Chapel George Scott Dale Scott Charles Hawk Jack Bailey Bartha Bolin Teal Jay Earl Bailey San Diego Calif Navy Far East William Cheadle Carr Carl Ross Vickie Doris Cindy Mary Jane Martin Logan George Hamer Nelsonville

Hocking Valery Hospital Notes Birth and Discharges

Birth announced at Hocking Valery Hospital for Mr and Mrs Roger Allman McArthur a daughter. Discharges include Mrs Bernice Engle Creola and Fiza Cooper Wellston. Admissions list surgeries for Mrs James McLain Logan and Mrs Russell Poling Logan, medical cases for Emmett Mitchell McArthur Harry Nihizer Logan.

Roger Allman McArthur James McLain Logan Russell Poling Emmett Mitchell Harry Nihizer Bernice Engle Creola Fiza Cooper Wellston

Mundy Gore Native Fannie I Dies At 56 In Logan

Mrs Fannie I Mundy 56 of Logan died at 1 30 am Monday in University Hospital Columbus born in Gore daughter of Samuel and Mary Starr Thompson survived by husband Carl three daughters Mrs Carlene Shields Lancaster Beverley Kay Sharon of home three sons Donald Glendon and Terry four sisters Mrs Emma Britton Pleasant Mich Mrs Viola Newland West Logan Mrs Bertha Hamilton and Mrs Lula Wallace Logan three brothers Alva Thompson Zanesville Harley Lancaster Flood West Logan five grandchildren preceded in death by parents a brother and two sons funeral Thursday 10 30 am Heinlein funeral home Gore Cemetery callers welcome.

Logan Fannie I Mundy University Hospital, Columbus Gore Samuel Mary Starr Thompson Carl Carlene Shields Lancaster Beverley Kay Sharon Donald Glendon Terry Emma Britton Pleasant Mich Viola Newland West Logan Bertha Hamilton Lula Wallace Alva Thompson Zanesville Harley Flood

Morgan Rites On Thursday

Morgan Glenn Morgan 12 died 9:20 am Monday at Children’s Hospital Columbus after surgery. Sixth grade East School student and 4H Clan member. Survivors: parents Richard and Grace Cannan Morgan, three brothers, one sister, two grandmothers. Funeral Thursday 2 p.m. Leonard Funeral Home Pennsville officiated by Rev Dallas Lockhart, Oak Grove Cemetery burial. Friends may call.

Logan Terry Glenn Morgan Richard Grace Cannan Morgan E. Main St Children's Hospital Columbus East School Michael Lee Steven Robert Dennis Warren Patricia Ann Ray Morgan Daisy Cannan Leonard Funeral Home Dallas Lockhart Pennsville Ohio Oak Grove Cemetery

One Arrested By Sheriff Deer Killed in County

Logan resident Robert L. Kornmiller, 29, was cited for excessive speed for road conditions after a one car wreck on Route 75 near Maysville Arnold Road Sunday at 9 30 pm. He was ordered to appear in Hocking County Court Saturday at 11 am. A deer was also killed in the county when Edna Backus of Columbus struck a 125 pound doe on Route 33 north of Route 595 and turned the carcass over to Clarence Brooks.

Logan Robert L. Kornmiller Hocking County Maysville Arnold Road Clarence Nihiser Kornmiller Edna Backus Columbus Clarence Brooks Rockbridge Nihiser

Fall Benefit Card Party Planned by Logan Auxiliary

Twig II of Logan Auxiliary to Hocking Valley Hospital announces a fall benefit card party after their latest meeting held at Mrs. James F. McBroom home. Meetings resume in September with co chairs Mrs. Robert Gano and Mrs. Joe Thomas and committees led by Mrs. McBroom for tables and refreshments by Mrs. Forrest Moore and Mrs. William Lan dels.

LOGAN Twig II Logan Auxiliary Hocking Valley Hospital James F. McBroom Robert Gano Joe Thomas McBroom Earl O’brien Ned Gabriel George Crow Robert Smith Forrest Moore William Landels

Hocking Garden Club to stage annual flower show in June

Logan reports the Hocking Garden Club will hold its sixth annual flower show from 1 to 4 p.m. on June 13 in the Courthouse auditorium. The theme is Wings. Karl Hartmann is general chairman with a committee including Mrs. Willard Mills and others. Exhibits open to amateurs with one entry per class and judging by merit.

Memorial service and church fundraiser in Logan calendar

J K Rochester No 326 Woman's Relief Corps meets at Worthington Park at 9 30 a m for memorial service. Spaghetti dinner at St Augustine s rectory New Straitsville from 11 a m to 6 p m sponsored by women of St Augustine s Church. Games in evening open to public. Thursday May 31 Logan Duplicate Club meets at Ohio Power Co auditorium at 7 30 p m.

J. K. Rochester Woman’s Relief Corps Worthington Park St. Augustine's Rectory New Straitsville Women of St Logan Ohio Power Co

Three Draw Fines From Judge Collins

Hocking County Judge Vaughn Collins heard three cases. James Hannon of Logan Route 1 was fined 15 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication. William Haulk of Adelphi was fined 50 dollars and costs, with five days in jail suspended on a guilty plea to operating without a license. Gary Carpenter of New Straitsville was fined 10 dollars and costs, with five dollars suspended, for leaving of center after pleading guilty to a highway patrol charge.

Hocking County Vaughn Collins James Hannon Logan William E. Haulk Adelphi Gary G Carpenter New Straitsville Highway Patrol

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