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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1957
Page
5
Robert H. McManaway, a former Sears television repairman, sues for 75000 in Common Pleas Court. He alleges exposure to damp basement fumes including gas oil motors and carbon monoxide caused chronic illness and respiratory damage. He cites negligence in maintaining the basement workshop and seeks 75000 plus costs and relief.
Logan Chapter 75 Royal Arch Masons celebrated a centennial with nearly 150 members and guests in the Masonic Temple social rooms. The event honored the chapter founded March 13, 1857, with speakers from Ohio lodges and many district visitors.
Murray Post 420 of the American Legion announced a Veterans Day parade at 7 p.m. on Monday November 11. All veterans are urged to attend the event. The Post's Saturday program will feature music and members are invited.
The November meeting of the Duo Matres League of the Ohio Child Conservation League met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Joseph Phillips on Second Street. Mrs. Frank Ricketts Jr. hosted and led a brief business session. Plans were made for a public Toy Party on November 26 at 8 p.m. in the Ohio Power Auditorium. Mrs. Craig Kinney reviewed One God detailing Catholic, Jewish, and Protestant backgrounds. Refreshments for seven were served by the hostess with help from Mrs. John Saving.
One of the largest Veterans Day parades in years will march Monday evening November 11 in Logan starting 7 30 p m from Walnut Street. Twenty two units including marching groups floats, the Logan VFW Auxiliary, school bands and veterans groups participate. A memorial service precedes at Worthington Park at 11 a m with Rev Peyton D Redd as speaker.
Church listings show multiple congregations with service times sermons and programs. Logan Churches led by Klingler hold Sunday worship at 10 30 am and Sunday school at 7 30 am while NYPS meets at 6 45 pm evening services follow. Haydenville and surrounding churches list worships schools and circle meetings with sermons including Home Is There and The Defensive Christian. Union Furnace and Union offer worship services and Bible study with revival plans through Nov 17. First Presbyterian notes sermon Transferring Your Treasure and youth group events.
The Chieftain Squaws, Logan High School mothers and other women, met Monday at the high school with 18 members. Officers elected: Mrs. John Strait president, Mrs. Harold Frazier vice president, Mrs. Kenneth Risch secretary, Mrs. Charles Dollmatsch treasurer. A special meeting is set for Monday, Nov. 18, and all interested women are invited to join at Parkersburg over the weekend.
Five members of the Logan Duplicate Bridge Club participated in the West Virginia state duplicate bridge tournament held to showcase their skill.
Mrs E G Hockman entertained Logan Delphians Tuesday night at her N Mulberry St home. Special guests included Mrs Newton Stoody Mrs Henry Stoody Mrs Hayes and Mrs Clarence Salts. Mrs Salts reviewed Pat Kilmer story Dough Ray and Me in biography form. Mrs Hayes gave an original reading on the last day of school. Refreshments were served at candlelit floral decorated tables.
E V Baker pastor leads Hocking Valley Tabernacle with Sunday school at 10 a.m. Bible study at 7 30 p.m. Evangelistic service at 7 45 p.m.
County commissioners authorize transfers totaling 1000 to Probate Court and sheriff for extra funding. Depositories set for 800000 active and 40000 inactive funds at Farmers and Merchants Bank, 110000 inactive at Salt Creek Valley Bank. A 59 year lease with Ohio state grants a 2.0115 acre fairgrounds site for a National Guard armory with 50 year renewal option and five year build requirement. Bills approved across multiple funds and welfare programs.
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