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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1954
Page
9
In Dallas a shy gun dog named Jo attracts a media crowd when a water main break brings reporters, photographers, and camera crews to a quiet suburb. Mary Ellen Reeves defends Jo saying he is a good dog, just bashful around strangers, while Frank Reeves notes his skill while hunting.
The WSCS of Racine Methodist Church met at president Mrs. B. M. Pickens home with the Oak Grove Society as guests. The program featured talks on Thanksgiving and a Bible Quiz won by Miss Mae Morrison, ending with prayers and a candle lighting service amid autumn decor and a luncheon with organ music.
Mrs. Margaret Houdashelt with Mrs. Lavinia Simpson and Mrs. Siby Miles attended the 40th anniversary service. The Rev. John Elwood led the program as pastor and speaker, accompanied by Mrs. Elwood and Mrs. Owen Watson.
Volunteers are sought by the Hocking County Tuberculosis and Health Association to prepare Christmas Seals for mailing. Envelopes will be stuffed on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday at the Ohio Power Co office starting at 12 30 p.m. daily. Mailing date is November 22. Boy Scouts have placed campaign porters downtown, Girl Scouts folded scale and Logan High School typing classes typed address labels.
Police investigated a three car collision near Mulberry and Main that ended opposite the city station. driver Harry C. Aberts, 64, of Mansfield, was charged with reckless operation and fined $10 plus costs. two parked cars and a Cincinnati woman’s vehicle were damaged.
Logan native Anna Westenhaver Watson, 77, died Saturday at her Los Angeles home. Daughter of John and Caroline Westenhaver, she left a pioneer Logan family and lived in California about three years. Survived by daughter Ruth Hillery and sons Donald and John Hillery, brother Charles Westenhaver, and sister Florence Rockey. Funeral services held in Los Angeles.
The Messenger invites readers to submit service members addresses for the Military Mail Call column. Include full addresses, town name, and sender’s name. Names listed include James L. Woolridge and David F. neutzling with unit and APO details.
Vir ginia Fitch daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Fitch married Jack Freet son of Mr and Mrs Forrest O Hara at St Marys rectory in Columbus Oct 23. Rev Father Wellnitz presided. reception followed with 100 guests. Mrs Freet will live in Columbus while he remains in service.
The Delphians gathered at Mrs. Martin’s home on E Second Street with guests Mrs George Becker and members including Mrs Mattie Allen Mrs James Barker and others. A dessert course followed a talk by Mr Barker about a west trip and gifts were collected for Chillicothe Veterans Hospital.
Mrs Mae Nihiser Lenz wife of Bert Lenz died at home 127 Friesner Ave Logan after years of declining health and two weeks of serious illness She was a native of Hocking County and member of St John Lutheran Laurel Township Survived by husband two daughters two sons in law five grandchildren three sisters six brothers Rites set 2 PM Tuesday at St John Church Rev Paul N Warner to officiate Burial in adjoining cemetery Heinlein funeral home handling arrangements
Tuesday Contract Bridge Club members dined at Blosser's Restaurant and moved to Culver Street home hosted by Mrs. Clarence Schempp. Attendees included Mrs Edward Jones substitute and many members with prizes awarded for high scores to Mrs Harden Mrs Matheny and Mrs Lee while Mrs Humphrey won the travel gift.
Logan Hocking Health officials report two additional scarlet fever cases in Laurelville, a 12 year old girl and a boy are under medical care. Two previously listed girls also reside in Comtiena.
Court records reveal a mortgage release and foreclosure action in Athens County Ohio. The case covers two 16 acre tracts totaling 37 acres with a May 1 1905 release and involves defendants Wilber Drake and wife Wilma Drake and other heirs. The court orders payment of due sums within five days or redemption rights expire.
Public auction by Sheriff George Bateman of Athens County on December 2, 1904, to satisfy a judgment. Described are multiple tracts in Athens County including parcels bound by Meek Farm, public roads, and state routes. Terms require cash payment on sale day. attorney Dorothy J. Pidend will handle the auction proceedings.
Fragmentary notice describes a recall related to a village item in 184? and a vehicle sale with possible right to reject. The text references a village clerk and a November date with unclear specifics.
Hospital notes list dismissals and departures including Ronald Shams and Emma Gorman among patients and staff. Names referenced include Richard G Wells, Gary Dean Dalton, John D Coomer, with locations Logan and New Straitsville Route 1. The tone mirrors a brief local records entry.
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