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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1957

Page

5

Mrs. Elsie M. Stewart 64 Dies in Logan

Mrs. Elsie Myrtle Stewart 64 of Logan Route 2 died at 12 34 p m Saturday after a two month illness at Hocking Valley Hospital She was widow of Rev Van R Stewart She leaves three daughters three sons 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren two sisters and two brothers Services will be at Apostolic Gospel Tabernacle Tuesday with Rev Earl Edwards officiating burial in Smiths Chapel Cemetery

Logan Elsie Myrtle Stewart Hocking Valley Hospital van R. Stewart Jackson County W. Va George W. and Fannie Johnson Casto Lillian Uncle Frances Hoey Toledo Cora Hartman Tampa Fla Robert Stewart Gibisonville William E., Stewart Rolland R. Stewart Columbus Rosa Kay Susie Thomas Gertrude Bollinger Miranda Casto Robert Casto Heinlein Apostolic Gospel Tabernacle Earl Edwards Smith’s Chapel Cemetery

A. L. Sigler 79 Dies in Logan

Alonzo W. Sigler 79 of Logan Route 4 died Sunday at Hocking Valley Hospital after admission Saturday. A native of Gallia County, he was a cabinet maker for Sun Glow Furniture Industries before retirement. He leaves three sons Roy Woodrow and Robert Sigler two daughters Mrs. Mabel Marshall and Mrs. Mary Miller a half sister Mrs. Bertha Stone 28 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Services 2 p m Tuesday at Leonard Funeral Home officiated by Revs William Maffin and Claude Angel burial Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Alonzo W. Sigler Mary Miller Bertha Stone Donaldsville Leonard Funeral Home William Maffin Claude Angel Oak Grove Cemetery

Special Meeting of Athens County Savings and Loan Stockholders

Notice announces a special stockholders meeting in Athens Ohio on November 26 1957 at 1 30 PM. The agenda includes proposed constitutional amendments on voting rights dividend policy and officer appointments with By Laws guiding payments and committee creation. Secretary P G Chapman signs by order of the board.

Athens County Savings To Loan Company Athens Athens County Savings and Loan Company Ohio Ard P. G. Chapman

November meeting of the Na omi Circle at Methodist Church

The Na omi Circle met in the Methodist Church dining room with Mrs. Kenneth Stuart presiding. Mrs. Carlton Bright led the devotional, discussed Deaconess Home at Columbus Kelvey Hall, and praised Dr. Schweitzer and Dr. Greenfeld. Plans were made for a December 17 family night service and a Christmas meeting with a covered dish dinner and a 50 cent gift exchange. New member Mrs. William Wood of Rockbridge welcomed. guest Mrs. John Ludlow attended. refreshments by Mrs. Rose Krishbaum and others.

Naomi Methodist Church Kenneth Stuart Carlton Bright Methodist Women’s Magazine Bright Dr. Schweitzer Greenfeld Stuart Betty Penn Edo George Wolfe William Wood Rockbridge John Ludlow Rose Krishbaum Lawrence Courter Robert Webb

Boosters Club Sets Special Meeting Date

Chieftain Boosters vote at 8 p m Wednesday in Logan High School cafeteria on outstanding senior lineman and backfield star for 1957 LHS football. Trophies to be awarded at all sports banquet next spring. awards also for basketball track and baseball season ends. Boosters praised by principal Harley Ellinger for all sports banquet luncheon and electric football scoreboard at the athletic field.

Logan Chieftain Boosters Logan High School LHS Boosters Harley Ellinger Logan High Recreation League

Special Union Meeting Called by Local 1080 IBEW

Logan Local 1080 of the IBEW calls a special meeting at 3 p.m. November 13 in the American Legion Home, Lancaster. Operators of the Lancaster telephone exchange on strike since last Wednesday are urged to attend as Helen Love, president, says contract terms will be discussed.

Logan International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers American Legion Lancaster Helen Love

Judgment Sought in Lumber Debt Case

The Cleveland Wrecking Co. of Cincinnati files in Common Pleas Court for $188.60 plus interest from November 10, 1956, against Ray Shafer of The Plains. The suit claims Shafer bought lumber on credit and issued a check later stopped.

Common Pleas Cleveland Wrecking Co Cincinnati Ray Shafer The Plains

Decree Quieting Title in Glouster Case Filed

A decree quieting title to specified real estate in Glouster has been filed in Common Pleas Court in Floyd and Naomi Stiff versus Roselean and Richard C Hayes. The notice cites the case as a civil action in which the plaintiffs seek to secure clear ownership and prevent competing claims.

Glouster Common Pleas Court Floyd Naomi Stiff Roselean Richard C. Hayes

Notice to taxpayers on Athens County real estate valuations

In compliance with the Ohio Revised Code the Athens County real estate tax returns for the current year are revised and open for inspection at the County Auditor's Office in Athens. The Board of Revision notes only limited valuation changes such as reported demolitions additions or adjusted land values. Public complaints about valuations are heard after November 15 1957 at the County Board of Revision in the Court House Athens Ohio.

Taapayers Athens County Court House Athens Ohio Board of Revision Tax Commissioner of County Board of Revision Whaley

Circle 6 Circle of Women's Service Society Meets

The Circle 6 group of the Women's Service Society of the EUB Church gathered in the church unit with Mrs. Arlis Hiles in charge. Piano preludes by Mrs. Paul Goss opened a program on gratitude and thankfulness featuring readings, a playlet, a vocal duet, and scripture portions. Gifts were collected for Veterans Hospital at Chillicothe and refreshments followed.

Circle 6 Women’s Service Society EUB Arlis Hiles Paul Goss Jennie Martin Clarence Whitmer Mack Dalton Ted Ken George Jurgensmier Ruth Phillips

Mrs. Mary Mitchell Hospital to West Logan Home

Mrs. Mary Mitchell was conveyed by ambulance from Mt. St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville to the home of her son Clifford Yates in West Logan on Sunday.

Saar imports most foods

The Saar, a heavily industrialized European region, relies on imports for about 90 percent of its food, highlighting its dependence on external supplies.

Saar Europe France Germany

Birds Flourish on White House Grounds in Washington DC

The White House grounds in central Washington DC serve as a haven for birds. The area attracts diverse avian visitors and supports local wildlife in an urban setting.

White House Grounds Washington, D.C

Waltonian Chorus Rehearsals For Christmas Concert

Waltonian Chorus begins rehearsals Tuesday evening and will meet each Tuesday in November plus December 3 and 10 at 8 p.m. in the courthouse auditorium. A Dec 15 concert is planned for the high school auditorium after a Christmas program at the Southeastern Ohio Tuberculosis Hospital in Nelsonville.

Logan Waltonian Courthouse Southeastern Ohio Nelsonville

Daniel Webster Born in Two Room Log Cabin

A brief note recalls Daniel Webster's birth in a two room log cabin near Franklin New Hampshire highlighting his birthplace and early humble origins.

Daniel Webster Franklin N.H

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A. L. Sigler Robert Young Nick Charles Young Ken Flicka Cheyenne Bodice James Arness Mason Alan Dinehart III Annie Oakley Roy Rogers United States Frankfort Mich Arabian Arabia Boosters Club Portsmouth Air Force Base Logan Social News Nedy Allen Smith Dale Shultz Chillicothe Sherry Dalton D. S. Dunkle Irwin Huston Albert Donaldson White House Waltonians America Mercury Colony Park WBNS Channel 10 North Court ST Athens, Ohio
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