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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1950

Page

5

Hocking Countians Buy 64 New Motor Vehicles

October vehicle registrations show 64 new cars sold in Hocking County per registrar Thelma Keyes with 478 used cars changing hands. County and state receipts totaled 657.80 with most going to the county. new truck deliveries included multiple local residents and businesses in Logan and surrounding towns.

Hocking Logan Hocking County Thelma Keyes County Registrar of Motor Vehicles George Jurgensmier Lillian Winters Levi Palmer J. R. Young Porter Shaw David Ellis George Schwenke Raymond E Darnell Harry Galentin James Leffler Samuel Terrell George Huston John Liff C. H. Boling Walter Bray John Morley Charles Boocks Lloyd Gayle Wrentmere A. A. Clark C. C. Chrisman Richard FE. Frasure Clara Smith Paul Collison Birdie Griffith C. M. Beery D. KE. Hughes Earl Hamilton Fay Shriner D. E. Kitchen Roy Bowers Edward Streem Roy Smith Edgar Wil

Cherokee Bill To Appear In PTA Show

Chief Cherokee Bill and Co. will perform Monday at East School Auditorium under East PTA sponsorship. Acts include shooting an apple from a boy’s head, 12 knife throws at a girl, balancing a 12-foot ladder with a 50-pound boy atop, roping, bull whip tricks, and magic. Tickets at the door. proceeds support future PTA projects.

Logan Chief Cherokee Bill and Co East School East Pta Woodrow Reynolds Cherokee Bill Reynolds PTA

Miracle Vitamins with Iron Solu Seals Ad

Vita mins B1 deficiency causes frayed nerves and sickness. Solu seals supplement daily diet to improve sleep and well being. 100 tablets 2.50, wrap and tax 25 cents. Sold at Quick's Drug Store on the way to the post office. Lifetime advertisement.

Quick’s

Logan churches calendar for Sunday services and events

A list of religious services across Logan area churches including Otterpen and Oroville schedules. Multiple congregations such as First Methodist First Evangelical United Brethren Trinity Lutheran Nazarene Saint Pauls Episcopal Presbyterian American Lutheran Parish and others publish Sunday schools worship times sermon topics choir activities and midweek meetings with details on regular classes and special events.

Gore Eue Earl W. Miller Otterpein Oroville First Methodist R. B. Wilson First Evangelical United Brethren A. N. Grueser R. O. Nelson Christian Endeavor Amos Potts Mary Martha Circle Burr Nixon WSWS West Logan Pilgrim Holiness Earl Appleman Young Peoples Service Appleman New Marshfield Pilgrim Trinity Lutheran Paul D. Holtzen Young Peoples Meeting Lutheran Laymen's League Church OF the Nazarene Roy E. Klingler NYPS ST. Paul’s Episcopal Rollin S. Polk, Jr John Sherwood Woman's Auxiliary First Presbyterian Henry L. Carr Harrington Southeastern Ohio Women's Missionary Federation New Lexington St. John Church

Alligator at St Augustine Farm Bites With 1000 Pound Pressure

An adult alligator under observation at the St Augustine Florida Alligator Farm was tested for jaw strength. The bite measured almost 1000 pounds but the animal swallows food whole.

St. Augustine

State Director to Speak at Final Rally in Logan

Robert L. Molten state director of commerce will speak at a Democratic rally at 8 p m Saturday near the courthouse if dry otherwise in the courthouse auditorium. Mel Underwood Jr of New Lexington seeks the 11th district seat and will appear with other local candidates per party officials.

Logan Robert L. Molten Commerce Courthhouse Mel Underwood, Jr New Lexington 11Th

Hocking County Vets Relief Totals $3499

Logan october totals show Hocking County Soldiers Relief Commission distributing 3499 for veterans aid. Veterans service officer Vaughn A Collins reports disability compensation rising by 360 annually. The department logged 168 interviews 105 pieces of correspondence and sent 57 notices. Eight disability claims were processed.

LOGAN Hocking County Soldiers Relief Commission Vaughn A. Collins Veterans Service Officer

Logan Men Attend Three Day Life Insurance Training

Several Logan staff of the Western and Southern Life Insurance branch attend a three day home office training at the Lancaster Hotel. Attendees include Logan manager Charles Bungard and Woodrow Reynolds Charles Keller Ralph Swartz Hugh Hooper Paul Webb from New Straitsville William Siddle and David Devol from Nelsonville.

Logan Western & Southern Life Insurance Company Lancaster Hotel Charles Bungard Woodrow Reynolds Charles Keller Ralph Swartz Hugh Hooper Paul Webb New Straitsville William Siddle David Devol Nelsonville

Hocking Ballot for County Engineer Race

A county election ballot in Hocking shows an unexpired term ending December 31, 1952. Candidates listed include Democrat Welker and Republican Albert W. Seabright.

Funeral rites conducted for John Franklin Miller

Funeral services for John Franklin Miller age 70 were held at Leonard funeral home at 2 p.m. yesterday with Rev. A. N. Grueser officiating. Interment followed in Harmony Cemetery Perry County. Music by Miss Madge Wright and Mrs. Walter Leonard. Carl Spence at piano. Pallbearers were Arthur Smith Carlos Wolfe Ray Blackston Clarence Vollmer Roy Howdyshell and Francis Howdyshell.

LOGAN John Franklin Miller Logan Route 4 Leonard Funeral Home A. N. Grueser Harmony Perry County Madge Wright Walter Leonard Carl Spence Arthur Smith Carlos Wolfe Ray Blackston Clarence Vollmer Roy Howdyshell Francis Howdyshell

Halloween Party At EUB Church In Hollister

The Loyal Workers Class of the EUB Church held its annual Halloween party at the home of Mable Nott. After the business meeting attendees enjoyed a lunch with members and visitors.

EUB Church Mable Nott Bessie Slater Edgar Thompson Columbus Arthur Wilson Murray City Reece Thompson Cecil Dew Charles Glamenon Thomas Abert Harry Aberts Lester Lee Lena Thompson

Shade Shade PTA Notes and Local Updates

The Shade PTA enjoyed by the Glee Club. Louise Gwin resigns and James Bobo named secretary. Next meeting the last Thursday in November. Ote Williams ill at son Floyd's home. Lola Meeks caring for her. Bridge over Shade Creek knocked off its foundation causing detour to Huntington for repairs. Janus Clark family returns to Dublin after visiting Rev and Mrs Earl Cower. Wiley King announces birth of a daughter with grandparents Gerald and Florence King. Visitors include Herbert Dixon, Carl King, Rodney, and George Fulton. Mrs. Harry Smith visiting Columbus with Emerson at White Cross Hospital. Ronnie Jewel at Shade High School injures fingers. later amputated. Mrs. George Fulton.

Shade Glee Club Louise Gwin James Bobo Ote Williams Floyd Lola Meeks Buckeye Lake Shade Creek Fred Moore Carseytown Huntington Janus Clark Beverly Jimmie Kaye Dublin Indiana Clark Earl Cower Wiley King Gerald King George Niggemeir Florence King King Herbert Dixon Pomeroy Carl King Rodney George Fulton Harry Smith Columbus Emerson White Cross Hospital Ronnie Jewel

Honor Roll At The Plains Is Reported

Forty seven students at The Plains appear on the honor roll for the first grading period. The list includes seventh grader Ruth Keeton and peers such as Jim Vessalo, Mary Ann Coon, Sharon Stauffer, Bob Finnerty, Waneta Blessing, Jeanne Bryan, Bernie Boyer, Shirley McGee, Jon Tipton, Elaine Swank, Jack McDonald, Harold Brooks, and Iona Platt across grades seven through twelve.

the Plains Ruth Keeton Ralph Talbert Betty Andrews Patsy Bryan Charlotte Swank Rita Howard Jim Vessalo Mary Ann Coon Nina Wright Sharon Stauffer Bob Finnerty Beverly Lovsey Betty McGee Rita Keeton Harold Rowan James Beard Waneta

Marines Fly Through Power Line Unharmed in Korea

First Lieutenant Vernon Bruce and Captain Bert Perkins survived a dawn mission after their Corsair clipped 350-foot electric lines over the Han River. The right wing, tail, and engine cover were damaged, a gun tank absorbed a bullet hole, and the tank was empty.

First Marine Air Wing Korea Vernon Bruce Chico Calif Han River Bert Perkins Los Angeles Bruce

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John W. Kline Rockbridge Harold Wiseman Carbon Hill Clarence Green Merrill Karshner Laurelville Clyde Rafferty New Plymouth B. G. Amerine South Bloomingville Robert Poling Charles Shaffer Robert G. Thomas Nolan Arledge Dorothy E. Haynes Charles Shunkwiler Harry L. Nihiser Gore Ray Burns Pearl Stump Everett Burcham Logan Transfer & Storage Co Eldon Fetherofl Herman Devore Nellie Mohler Stacy Beoughner Logan Glassworks Genneral Electric Preston Oil Co Union Furnace Delco General Motors Kitchen's Main St Ohio W. Main St Church News of Hocking Ballot Frank J. Lausche Democrat Don H. Ebright iVote Mell G. Underwood, JR Walter E. Brehm Republican J. Eugene Roberts George D. Nye Charles J. Wolfe Secretary of State Evare C. Stanley Mechem Charles F. Sweeney General Assembly Ted W. Brown Iles Refoblican Roger W. Tracy Frank M. Quinn iVare Joe M. Brown C. William O'Neill A.M Herbert S. Duffy United States Uvote Robert A. Taft Joseph T. Ferguson Harry L. Smith Relaian Carl A. Schrader Demochat Congress Stephen M. Young Loy £. Welker Albert W. Seabright George H. Bender John Miller Hollister Sandwich House John Garfield Patricianeas Aguy Jerry Waco Michael Curtiz Shell Gas AERO Johnny Weismuller Jungle Jim Mounties Bob Steele Congo Alan Ladd Veronica Lake Saigon Robert Sterling Gloria Grahame Towna Abbott K Costello Buck Jean Arthur Arizona Plains Kimpo 674Th Airborne Field Artillery Boyd Allen Amer Ohio River Gallipolis Daven Ers Starriner Taylor Calhern Paula Raymond Marshall Thompson James Mitchell Edgar Buchanan Blues Busters Leo Gorcey and the Bowery Boys Four Horsemen Knute Rockne Lew Ayres Notre Dame America Spirit Culver Jackie Cooper Freddie Bartholomew Walt Disney Rivens Annie Dailey Baxter Betty Erty Hutton Nit Calhern - Arnold - Wynn Tim Holt Tucson Fou Feary Clark Gable Barbara Stanwyck Adolphe Menjou-Witt Ceer
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