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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1954

Page

10

Veterans Day Parade Planned In Logan Tonight

Logan will hold a smaller Veterans Day parade this evening after a joint meeting of the American Legion VFW and DAV decided to proceed. Units include Legion DAV and VFW members, Ohio National Guard batteries, the Nelsonville VFW Drum and Bugle Corps, the Logan Old Timers, and West Hocking students. The 7 30 p m march goes west on Main Street to Gallagher and back to Mulberry Street for dismissal.

Logan American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Disabled American Veterans Legion DAV VFW Ohio National Guard Army Reserve Nelsonville Logan Old

Judge Asks License To Marry In Probate Court Case

Ohio law requires probate judges to relay license requests to the Court of Common Pleas. Oliver Brown, 57, a farrier from Logan, and Rhea Pettit Bangert, 50, Hocking County probate and juvenile judge, had their license certified for approval. The license, signed by Harley Meyer, was issued, with Brown and Judge Bangert reportedly to wed Sunday. Bangert was recently re-elected to a six year term.

Logan John Doe Jane Roe Ohio Court of Mon Pleas Oliver . Brown Farrier Rhea Pettit Bangert Hocking County Harley Meyer Common Pleas Court Brown Judge Bangert

Charles G Finney Born in Warren Conn

Evangelist Charles G Finney, linked with Oberlin College's early history, has roots tied to Warren, Connecticut, where he was born. This historical note traces his origins to New England before his rise in religious revivalism and reform efforts.

Charles G. Finney Oberlin College Warren, Conn, In

Ocean Wave Speeds Vary by Length Study

A science note explains wave speed depends on wavelength. Foot long waves move about 1% mile per hour, while a thousand foot long wave can reach roughly 44 miles per hour.

Property Transfers Across Green and Perry Townships

A series of real estate transfers records follow in Green and Perry Townships and surrounding areas. Names include Lester M Woltz Gladys I Woltz Albert Sparks Gertrude Sparks and others with parcels ranging from 0.25 acres to 85 square rods, plus multi-acre tracts in Logan Oroville Starr and Goodhope townships.

Lester M. Woltz Gladys I. Woltz Albert Sparks Gertrude Sparks Green Township Wesley Co. Woltz Zeath FE. Mohler Homer Raymond Mohler Rhoda Jane Mohler Logan FE. V. Baker May D. Baker William Trader Zona Trader Oroville Jacob H. Hiwk Mary A. Hawk Paul Saunders Louise Souders Bell and Scholl B. Ellena Welle S. Robert Wells Reno White Hazel White Howard R. White Leota I. White Starr Township William Edward Pach Norma Jean Pach Charles A. Dietzel Elsie J. Dietzel Perry Township W. S&s McBride Stanley B. McBride Goodhope Ross Steele Latra May Steele Harold Scott Cleo E. Scott Willis Brown Carrie Starner Good Hope Township Good Hope Eliza L. Tucker Charlotte H. Geiger John B. Hedges Marty E Hedges Kermit Eugene Hedges Mary A. Hedges Mildred G Poling Frank EF. Holland Helen A. Holland Robert L. Bateman Joanne Bateman Cora FE. Thurden John K Thullen Donald W. Stevens Frank Keyes Goldie Keyes Donald Keyes Nellie Schneider Lecky J. E. Stuart

Two Divorces Granted in Common Pleas Court

Judge Harley Meyer issued two divorce decrees in Com mon Pleas Court. Judith Ann Rosser and Robert L. Rosser were granted a divorce on gross neglect. Judith Ann Rosser won custody of their minor children and expense money while Rosser must pay 20 dollars weekly for four children and medical expenses related to prenatal care. Hubert O. Holbrook was granted a divorce from Nellie Holbrook on gross neglect and extreme cruelty. custody of the minor children was awarded to the plaintiff.

Logan Common Pleas Court Harley Meyer Judith Ann Rosser Robert L. Rosser Rosser Hubert O. Holbrook Nellie Holbrook

Newton’s weight shift at equator explained

A man weighing 190 pounds at the North Pole would weigh 189 pounds on the equator due to Earth’s rotation reducing apparent gravity. The centrifugal force from rotation slightly counters gravity, changing weight by about one pound.

North Pole

Girls Outnumber Boys In Hocking Stork Race

Logan reports 24 births in October at Hocking Valley Hospital with 16 girls and 8 boys. Notable parents include John Conant, Arthur Tripp Jr., and Conrad Blankenship of Logan, plus multiple couples from McArthur, Laurelville, and Rockbridge. Ten deaths were recorded in city and county.

Logan Lorena Larimer Logan- Hocking Health Department Hocking Valley Hospital John Conant McArthur Hollis Davidson Leroy McClure John Norton Laurelville Melvin Sawyers Clay Woodrum Cecil Bee

Burglary at Local Establishment Reported by Sheriff Office

Deputy Joe Breeze said burglars forced a rear door breaking a screen to enter. Thieves stole coins from a juke box, cigars, pens, 15 cartons of cigarettes, 13 boxes of chewing gum, two bottles of liquor, a .32 caliber pistol, and used a potato sack to haul the loot. Mrs. Dave Colliton discovered the break and notified authorities.

Joe Breeze Dave Colliton

Hocking Valley Hospital Admissions and Discharges

Admitted Betty Seymour of Logan. Dismissed Mrs Algernon Bougher Haydenville Mrs Edwin Remy Ray Wardwell Myers Logan to Lockbourne AFB Hospital Betty Phelps Logan Route 1 Mrs Merie McCune Logan Route 4 Mrs Richard Smith and daughter Logan Route 1.

Edwin Remy Ray Wardwell Myers Logan Lockbourne Afb Hospital Betty Phelps Merie McCune Richard Smith

Services for Mrs. Jessie Herzog Conducted at St Matthew

Mrs. Jessie Herzog widow of John Herzog died last Friday night. Services were held Wednesday at St. Matthew Lutheran Church with Rev. Paul N. Warner officiating. Music by Mrs. William Dennis and Mrs. Leslie Higgins. pallbearers included Raymond Mills and others. Burial in Oaks Grove Cemetery.

Mrs. Freda Paulus Rites Held at St. John’s

Requiem High Mass for Mrs. Freda Marie Paulus was held at 10 a.m. today in St. John's Catholic Church officiated by Rev. Fr. Charles P. Foy. Pallbearers were e e Kitchen, George Jurgensmier, John Eb erst, Jr, Arthur Gasser, William S Miller, and Lester Risch. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery by Roberts Funeral Service.

Tibet Opens To Wheel Traffic After Long Silence

A historical note records Tibet's shift from a landbound realm with no wheeled vehicles to the introduction of wheels and carts, signaling a notable change in transport practices and regional mobility.

Tibet

Will of Mrs. Bessie M. Hilliard Probate in Laurelville

Probate records reveal the will of Mrs. Bessie M. Hilliard of Laurelville admitted. After a $200 bequest to Laurelville Methodist Church the remainder goes in fee simple to her husband Festus C. Hilliard, named executor without bond. Estate value estimated at $47,400.

Spiders and Scorpions Share Arachnid Classification

Spiders and scorpions are both arachnids, a related classification in zoology. Both groups possess eight legs and a two-part body, though they differ in habitat behavior and venom delivery.

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