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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1954

Page

10

Farm Bureau Federation Takes Stand on Issues

Hocking County Farm Bureau members at the annual meeting in the Izaak Walton League clubhouse adopted resolutions on farm price spread and cheaper distribution, rural phone service and call limits, road funding, road upgrades, and local services. Elected directors include Robert Daubenmire and Wayne Ball. Harold L. Smith to the Ohio Federation convention with Paul Shaw as alternate. Youth talent winners were the McClaskey sisters.

Logan Hocking County Hocking County Farm Bureau Federation Izaak Walton League Farm Bureau Robert Daubenmire W. A. Gillogly Wayne Ball Charles Rauber Harold L. Smith Ohio Federation Paul Shaw Nners McClaskey Sisters

Smith Rites Set Sunday in Chauncey

Mrs. Ruth Smith 56 lifelong Chauncey resident dies after heart attack at home. Wife of Arthur J. Smith mother of Jack Arthur Jr Margaret Bullock and six grandchildren. Funeral with Rev. Gilbert Courtney at Chauncey Christian Church Sunday 1 p.m. burial West Union Street Cemetery Athens. Friends may call at home.

Ruth Smith Arthur J. Smith Chauncey Mount St. Mary Hospital William Elizabeth Collins Chauncey Christian Church Pythian Sisters Euchre Club M&m Club Nelsonville Jack Lancaster Arthur, Jr Margaret Bullock John Collins David Damon Detroit Fred Robinette Margaret Jones Gilbert Courtney West Union Street Athens Main St

Logan Social Notes Tourist Book Club observes Silver anniversary

The Tourist Book Club held its Silver anniversary party Tuesday evening at Westminster House of First Presbyterian Church in Logan. President Mrs. M. B. Haney welcomed guests as pianist Nell Allen Adams and vocalist Armand Houk performed. Guest speaker Mrs. Harold Techau of Copenhagen, Denmark addressed members and former attendees were noted among the correlated lists of club and junior members with corsages and gifts.

Harold Techau Copenhagen Denmark

Loganites Attend Reconcert of Tossy Spivakovsky

A group of Loganites attended a reconcert by violinist Tossy Spivakovsky, gathering for a recital highlighting his signature interpretations and returning audience enthusiasm.

Thanksgiving Dinner Held by Pastime Club in Lancaster

Members of the Pastime Club gathered for a Thanksgiving dinner on Tuesday November 16 at Jo-Karrs restaurant in Lancaster. Attendees included Mrs Lynna Gathers Mrs Glen Gartier Miss Lana Glass Mrs Jacob Fox Mrs Fred Sheeler Mrs Don Taylor Mrs Irene Poling Mrs Charles Schorr Mrs Ray Wilson and Miss Florence Conner. Miss Conner will host the December 7 meeting.

Jo-Karr Lancaster Lynna Gathers Glen Gartier Lana Glass Jacob Fox Fred Sheeler Don ‘Taylor Irene Poling Charles Schorr Ray Wilson Florence Conner Conner

Home Demonstration Council Meeting Draws Local Women

Over fifty women from five counties gathered at the Methodist church for a Home Demonstration Council session on November 16. Miss Helen Stanfield led a mock committee, while Mrs. Sidney Fahiey of Gallia spoke on home demonstration impact. A panel from Hocking County reviewed the National Council convention in Washington and their tour of the United Nations headquarters.

Far Kitchen Everett Dawley Paul Shaw Ethel Bower Hoccing County National Home Demonstration Council Washington, D. C United Nations

Three Choirs Sing Sunday at Nelsonville Church

Three choirs will sing at the Presbyterian Church Sunday at 10 30 a m for Thanksgiving worship under director David Noble The Cherub choir performs We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder the junior choir List to the Lark by Clarence Dickinson and the adult choir Rejoice and Give Thanks Miss Mary Louise Bowen will play Come Ye Faithful People Come Thanksgiving at Harvest Time and Harvest Thanksgiving March

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church David Noble Clarence Dickinson Mary Louise Bowen Ely Cowen Calkin

Hocking County Land Transfers Chronicle

Clarence C. Bittel conveys five tracts including 149% acres in Falls Township to C B Carmean and Mary Carmean. Richard Huston and Florence Huston sell 15 acres in Marion Township to Stanley W Huston and Mary W Huston. W D Solon and Faye Solon sell part of fractional lots 9 and 21 in Falls Township to Robert L Hamil. Esther A Roscoe transfers Lot 1232 in Logan to Clarence Burgoon and Louis Burgoon. Charles S Kline and Margaret F E Kline sell Lots 52 and 53 in Bell and Scholl Addition Logan to Jimmie Joe Braglin and Marlene Braglin. Carmean to Crosby and Kneece purchase parts of sections 23 and 26 in Perry Township. Martin Roop sells two tracts totaling 11.13 acres in Good Hope Township to Ether Roop. George Huffines sells two tracts totaling 68 acres in Laurel Township to Rodney Calvert. Gilbert F Helber and Olive M Helber sell parts of Lots 486 and 487 in Logan to Ralph West and Freda West. Elva L Edwards and Arthur F Edwards transfer Lot 1173 in Glenova Addition Logan to James M Gault and Janice A Gault. Minnie Moore sells Lot 81 in Logan to Nellie Allen Adams. Carl W Engle and Margaret Engle sell 1.84 acres in Laurel Township to Hermia K Kunkle and Mary C Wesker.

Clarence C. Bittel C. B. Carmean Mary Carmean Falls Township Richard Huston Florence Huston Stanley W. Huston Mary W. Huston Marion Township W. Db. Solon Faye Solon Robert L. Hamil Esther A. Roscoe Clarence Burgoon Lauis Burgoon Logan Charles S. Kline Margaret FE. Kline Jimmie Joe Braglin Marlene E. Braglin Bell Martin Roop Ether Roop Good Hope George Huffines Rodney Calvert Laurel Township Gilbert F. Helber Olive M. Helber Ralph West Freda West City of Logan Elva L. Edwards Arthur F Edwards James M Gault Janice A. Gault

Local Church Services and Schedules Summary

Logan Church News lists Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. and morning services across multiple congregations including Church of the Nazarene, EUB Church, Trinity Lutheran, First Methodist, and others. Churches listed include Roy E Klingler, Er V Baker, Paul D Holtzen, A N Grueser, J N Burnworth, and Rev. Orville Newton with varied sermon topics and midweek meetings.

Church of the Nazarene Roy E. Klingler NYPS Hi-Ny EUB Hocking Valley Tabernacle Er. V. Baker Trinity Lutheran Paul D Holtzen Caesar God A. N. Grueser Jehovah's Witscenes Watchtower United Brethren In Christ J. N. Burnworth Salt Creek Valley First Methodist Stanley T. Penton Fred Murray Women's Society of Christian Service Carbon Hill Herbert Harris Liberty Hill South Haydenville

Births at Mount St. Mary Hospital noted in brief

Mr and Mrs Robert Weedy of Windham Ohio welcomed a daughter and Mr and Mrs Fred Tucker of Nelsonville Route 2 also welcomed a daughter. Admitted: Mrs Willa Brown Buchtel Minnie Humphrey Circleville, Mrs Delbert Wade New Straitsville Route 1, Walter R McManaway Nelsonville Route 1, Mrs Mary A Grigsby Buchtel, John Adams New Lexington.

Robert Weedy Windham Ohio Fred Tucker Nelsonville Willa Brown Buchtel Minnie Humphrey Circle Ill Delbert Wade New Straitsville Walter R. McManaway Mary A. Grigsby John Adams New Lexington

First National Bank of Ampelville Ohio Report October 7 194

Bank condition report for First National Bank of Ampelville Ohio as of October 7 194 includes assets such as cash balances loans and discounts and U S government obligations. Liabilities show demand and time deposits from individuals businesses and government subdivisions with total capital accounts and assets pledged disclosed. Officials certify the statement as true with notary acknowledgment dated October 3 1954.

First National Bank Ampelville Ohio United States Corp“ Storks Federal Reserve MS Car Nctive F. Ll. Thomas F. . Thomas Dean Kasler F. H. Gifford F. Glazier Athens Louise W. King

Hospital Births and Admits for Hocking Local

Hocking Hospital records show ninth child born to Mr and Mrs Marion Meece of Creole Route 1. Admissions include Mrs Myrtle Beavers of Laurelville Route 1 and Elmer Humphrey of McArthur. Discharges list Betty Seymour Logan and several residents including Mrs Bernard Cook Mrs Ronald Stimson and Mrs Earl Lowe. Additional entries include Mrs L J Matteson Hamden and a newborn daughter of Mr and Mrs Meece.

Marion Meece Myrtle Beavers Laurelville Houte 1 Elmer Humphrey McArthur Betty Seymour Logan Bernard Cook Ronald Stimson Earl Lowe L. J. Matteson Hamden

Judge Bangert Lists Largest Campaign Expenditure

Logan Ohio. The Hocking County board of elections lists campaign expenses for all candidates after the election. Judge Rhea Bangert Brown led with 364.72, Leslie G Johnson 190, Bright 313.96, Roger Friend 251.90, Joe M Brown 165.48, Levert Voris 63.55, Harry Smith 2.62.

Ohio Rhea Bangert Brown Leslie G. Johnson Logan Bright Hocking County Ohio Assembly Roger Friend Joe M. Brown Levert Voris Harry Smith

Circle Hill Resident Minnie C Humphrey Dies

Minnie C Humphrey, widow of W E Humphrey, died this morning at Mount St Mary Hospital after illness since Monday. They lived at Circle Hill 32 years. A Nelsonville native, she was a Methodist Church member and part of Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter DAR. Survived by two sisters and many nieces and nephews.

Nelsonville Minnie C. Humphrey W. E. Humphrey Mount St. Mary Hospital Humphrey Circle Hill Methodist Church Elizabeth Zane Dew DAR F R. Bennett Mt. Vernon Dora Phillips

Loyal Workers Plan Dinner at Methodist Church Meeting

The Loyal Workers class met Tuesday at Mrs. Adda Neikirk’s home with Mrs. Bessie Bland assisting. Devotions by Mrs. Adda Hawk on Psalm 21 and "Why We Should Be Thankful." Officers elected: Bessie Bland president Bertha Nelson vice president Estella Cagg secretary Jean Carpenter treasurer Margaret Riley press correspondent Jennie Bumgardner collector of birthday money Mayme Wallace stamps. Next meeting December 21 with dinner at 6 p.m.

The Methodist Church Adda Neikirk Bessie Bland Adda Hawk Bessie Warehime Bertha Nelson Estella Cagg Jean Carpenter Margaret Riley Jennie Bumgardner Mayme Wallace Faye Howard

Marriage License for Hettinger and Smith in Laurelville

James F. Hettinger 21 a laborer of Adelphi marries Martha Mae Smith 16 at home Laurelville Route 2 in a license issued in the area.

James F. Hettinger Adelphi Martha Mae Smith Laurelville

Trade Club Assessment Is Increased

Logan members at a dinner meeting of the Logan Trade Club voted to raise annual dues. The new schedule sets fees at 10 25 and 50 dollars, replacing 5 25 and 40 dollars, as part of an amendment to the club constitution. The old rates did not cover operating costs. Bill Robb reported on the Ohio Chamber of Commerce annual meeting.

Logan Logan Trade Club First Presbyterian Church Bill Robb Ohio Chamber of Commerce

Three Youths Placed on Probation in Logan Case

Ralph Blum, probation officer, says three Hocking County youths were placed on probation after burglaries last month. A 15 year old from Logan Route 1 admitted taking part in the Logan Auto Parts burglary on Oct 14 and must repay his share from earnings. The two 17 year olds involved in multiple break ins on Oct 13 and 14 at Hocking Valley Sand and Gravel Co Home Restaurant Northeast Garage and Logan Auto Parts were ordered to restitution and damages and one rider from Logan Route 3 was barred from pleasure driving for 30 days.

Logan Hocking County Ralph Blum Logan Auto Parts and Wrecking Co Hocking Valley Sand and Gravel Co Home Northeast Logan Auto Parts

Charges Filed Against Two in Nelsonville Quarrel

Nelsonville city police filed charges of quarreling and fighting against Elmo Smith of Hamley Run and Lawrence Bateman of Haydenville. Smith pled guilty in Mayor Earl Hilleary's court and paid 18.70. Bateman pleads innocent and faces a hearing today at 7 p.m. Clifford Pickett was fined 10 and costs for disturbing the peace and committed to Athene county jail until payment.

Nelsonville Earl Hilleary Elmo Smith Hamley Run Lawrence Bateman Haydenville Clifford Pickett Athens

Bing, L M. dies at 71 in Hemlock Grove

PomeroyL M Bing 71 of Hemlock Grove died Thursday night at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis. Survived by wife Aurelia two daughters Cledith and Darlene Bing both of Hemlock Grove and five sons George Rutland Lee M Bing Jr James Oliver Blaine Emerson and Carl all of Hemlock Grove. Funeral held Sunday at 2 pm Hemlock Grove Christian Church. Friends may call at Ewing funeral home until noon Sunday. Burial in Cherry Ridge Cemetery.

Pomeroy Lee M. Bing Hemlock Grove Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Aurelia Cledith Darlene Bing George of Rutland Lee M. Bing, Jr James Oliver Blaine Emerson Carl Hemlock Grove Christian Church Ewing Funeral Home Cherry Ridge Cemetery

New Nonsectarian Aged Home Proposed in Nelsonville

A plan announced by Rev. Philip Marquard and the Franciscan Sisters calls for a non sectarian retirement home for the aged with a hospital, staffed by physicians, and amenities like golf and crafts. The project aims to serve a growing 65 plus population without asset transfer from guests, with monthly rates and potential site at French Lick Springs Hotel. Information available from Commerce Research Group, Chicago.

Nelsonville Philip Marquard Indianapolis Father Marquard Franciscan Sisters Third Order of St. Francis French Lick Springs Indiana Commerceesearch Group East Wacker Drive Chicago Constance Os.f Marquard Sisters of St. Francis of Penance Christian Charity Mount St. Mary Hospital Here

Nelsonville churches share events before Advent

The Nelsonville area churches list services and schedules for the week before Advent. Readings include morning prayers, Sunday worship at Church of the Epiphany First Methodist and Nazarene Church. Thanksgiving services led by Rev. Wentz. youth and music programs. and a Federated Women’s Clubs observance during American Home Week.

Christian — Fort and Short Sts J. A. Long Chi Rho Christian Youth Fellowship King's Men Harold Koker Lysle Dabritz Nazarene Church F. M. Wentz Carl Huprich First Methodist Jefferson St Melvin Wentz Federated Women's Clubs Nelsonville Nazarene Wiley Chapel E. J. Tann B. J. Hall Frank C. Cleveland Chestnut St Raymond Simpson Young Peoples Robert Gastin

Rites for Mrs Knapp Scheduled for Sunday

Funeral services for Mrs. Lucille Knapp who died here will be conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. by Rev F M Wentz pastor of the First Methodist Church at Johnson funeral home. Friends may call at any time.

Nelsonville Lucille Knapp F. M. Wentz First Methodist Church Johnson Funeral Home

Also Mentioned on This Page

Farm Bureau Federation Smith Steve Cochran Bob Steele the Lion and the Horse Buster Crabbe Linscott Pontiac Canal Street Hugh Meidrim Newell Grooma Carl Centner Wilbur Lanning Sr Nellie Allen Adams Haney Club Tourist Book Club John Lee N. M. Brown Joseph Phillips Thorne Cottrill Karl Harper Hugh Meldrim Myron Stoltz C. F. Rauch Mabel Prather Lewis Graham Virgil Martin Newell Grooms Darley Kitchen George Shaw Robert, Keynes C. P. McNeil Stanton Pond Lester Risch John Wellman J. W. Woodard Robert Work Wilbur Lanning Jr Kenneth Price Richard S. Brandt J. Richard Farmer John Sherwood Eugene Brown Warren Johnson Dean Collison Marion Allen Duane Shipley M. H. Cherrington Minnie McBroom Clarence Schempp James Barker F. N. Lemon Frank Ricketts, Jr William Sayre Hal Saunders Anthony Toerner Jesse Frasure Franklin Baker Lillian Winters Paul Warner Jack Rauch James Rutgers Harold Saxton Fanny Spears Gladys Webb Minnie Bowen Mary Connor Elsie Martin C. F. Ackers Walter Ott Frank Blasius Edmund Lange Ll. A. Riggs DO. Davis Ralph Walker Raymond Houk Russell Berlin Ruth Goodwin H. E. White Harry Wright George DeCamp Harley Meyer Fort Elberfeld William Moore Clarence Blosser Dave Collins Charles Achauer Karl Poling Cora Brown Margaret Lutz George Callahan Memorial Auditorium Darine Shackelford Robert Shaw Pastime Club Dines Logan Church News Hocking Hospital Bangert Hocking County Board of Harge L.M. Bing Star Brand East Main St Logan, Ohio Kroger Conchiana Nelsonville Church News Church of the Epiphany Episcopal Paul E. Hannaford the Nazarene Church Adams St Leroy A. Moyer Latter Day Saints Jackson St D. O. Norris Zion League Wesleyan Methodist Watkins St Charles Hill First Presbyterian John Lloyd Evans Cherub Tedrow Hocking St Pechou's Shoe Store Coluwons Street Sclsoeud Welsonville Tory Qaze Bowery London Ana As Gotene Wili BUICK Mercury Willys Jaredye Nye NYE Chevrolet Co Fayette Street Nelsonville, Ohio
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