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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1954

Page

5

Lee Kiwanians Hear Woman Radio Director Speak

Logan Kiwanis Club hears Mrs. Mary Lou Pfeiffer, director of women's activities for WRFD Worthington, speak on balancing career and home life. She hosts daily radio segments and travels 60 miles each way to WRFD studios. Paul Shaw leads tonight's agriculture and conservation program.

Logan Mary Lou Pfeiffer WRFD Worthington Logan Kiwanis Club Blossers Peiffer Kenton Ohio State University Extension Service Tonight Paul Shaw Agriculture and Conservation Committee

Murray City Names Leaders in Interim School Board

Joseph J. Stone serves as executive head while Mabel Le Fever is named principal. Carolyn Cowden and Harry Westfall Jr. also named among to be announced roles alongside George in the school leadership roster.

LOGAN Hocking County S. H. Dillon Saeecgreas Josephine Sparnon East Hocking Starr-Washington Westogee Carbon Hill Gore Green Marion Murray City Webb Summit West Logan Union Furnace Lesboro West Hocking Gibisonville Laurelville Rockbridge South Bloomingville Gerald O. Devol George Spackey Barbara Downhour Mildred Clark Hazel M. Staneart James R. Horwell Mabel Cole Gary L. Cauley Opal S. Backus Sylvia Thorne Ethel Wright Enterprise Juanita Powell Evelyn Salts Mertie Braden Berdena Woods Grace Orr Grace Brown Lecca Hoy Florence Lanning C. A. Woods Jennie Loeffler Katie Johnson Marjorie Devol Dorothy Vince Joyce Thompson Ruth Simpkins Mary Barbour James Horwell Charles Turner Velma Shaw Viola Hartmann Angie B. Christman A. Spackey Maxine Staneart Robert Trocchia Jo Ellen Rodgers Margaret Agrue Carolyn Hines Grace KR. Donoghue Hazel Stone Grace P. Thomas Gay Kruger Josephine Sayre Gladysa Nancy J. Maze Grace Pearl Blackstone Bernard Boch Harold Carpenter Andrew Cloid Jack Dougherty Mary Grove Helen Hilton Charlies Hummel Jesse Huston Joe Hutchins Otto Lies Floyd Keeton Clyde Mohler Robert Mohler Harry Joseph J. Stone Mabel le Fever Carolyn Cowden Harry Westfall Jr George

Thanksgiving Topic Prompts Logan Rotary Address

The Logan Rotary Club heard Rev. A. N. Grueser discuss Thanksgiving from Pilgrim days to today. He urged God consciousness and leadership to overcome hate and greed and called for sharing blessings with the less fortunate. Ernest Hartman introduced him. Don Bennett, a Logan High junior, attended as a prizewinner in a county history contest.

Logan Ernest Hartman Don Bennett Logan High School Ohio Ohio University Ohio Department of Education

Logan Brownie Troop 14 Social Notes at East School

Brownie Troop 14 met at East School on November 18 with leaders Mrs. John Holdsworth and Mrs. Harry Riddle. The meeting opened with the Brownie promise and group singing. Connie Adair served the nibble box to guest Kay Holdsworth and a long list of attendees.

Brownie Troop East School John Holdsworth Harry Riddle Connie Adair Kay Holdsworth Sharon Bozett Shirley Carpenter Sandra Carsey Sandra Casto Leba Tles Ruth McGrath Nancy Glidden Annette Alley Patty Moorhead Trudy Pierson Bonnie Sue Riddie Susanne Ricketts Diana Richards Christy Smith Linda Wolfe Cheryl Thompson

Never Clever Club Thanksgiving Dinner Highlights

The Never Clever Club held a Thanksgiving dinner on Wednesday evening November 17 at Brand's restaurant. Members adopted a needy family, planned a December 17 Christmas party, and elected officers led by President Mrs. Michael Scaparrotti.

Never Clever Club Brand's Bob King South Logan Michael Scaparrotti Ralph Blum Carl Johnson Raymond Turner Pat Canty Robert Brandon Harold Bailey Mark Evans Jacob Hahn Paul Hunsaker Don Myers Herb Nunnally Paul Risch Don Stiverson King John Halby

Girl Scout Troop 2 Plans Thanksgiving Favors

At a Friday meeting the troop organized Thanksgiving favors for a local hospital. A social period followed with Patrol members in charge. Attendees included Linda Adair Judy Blankenship Karen Brown Judy Freeman Patty Green Mary Helen Conrad Carol Hunsucker Sandy Harrison Ann Kallas Pamela Morehouse Nancy Pratt Paula Kuhn Susan Sayres Linda Stuart Linda Reider Shirlene Wilson Marcia St Clair Linda Erbaugh and Chris Jurgensmeier.

Girl Scout Troop 2 Tocal Hospital Linda Adair Judy Blankenship Karen Brown Judy Freeman Patty Green Mary Helen Conrad Carol Hunsucker Sandy Harrison Ann Kallas Pamela Morehouse Nancy Pratt Paula Kuhn Susan Sayres Linda Stuart Linda Reider Shirlene Wilson Marcia St. Clair Linda Erbaugh Chris Jurgensmeier

Funeral Services Held For A B Chrisman 77

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. in Mt. Vernon for Arthur B. Chrisman 77 of Brandon C who died after a two week illness at Mt. Vernon Hospital. He was father to Claude Chrisman of Logan and survived by Clarence Chrisman of Green Springs and a daughter Mrs Sperry Vanatta of Brandon.

Logan Mt. Vernon Arthur B. Chrisman Brandon Mt. Vernon Hospital Claude Chrisman Clarence Chrisman Green Springs Sperry Vanatta

PTA Meeting Plans Jitney Supper Bazaar at School

Mrs. Joe Gompf aided by James Hollenbaugh demonstrated flower arrangements at the West PTA meeting. Gerald Courter led business and announced a jitney supper and bazaar for Thursday Dec 2 in the school auditorium. Mrs Lena Mocke’s fifth graders presented a musical program and received the membership banner.

Joe Gompf James Hollenbaugh West Pta Gerald Courter PTA Lena Mocke

Rites Wednesday for Dona Lively 82

Services for Dona M. Lively 82 widow of John M. Lively will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Zion EUB Church near Laurelville with Rev Bernice Clarey presiding. She died Sunday at her home. Surviving are three sons Charles W. Lively Homer L. Lively and Berman H. Lively and two daughters Florence Hinton and Frieda G. Robinson, 20 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Burial will be in Green Summit Cemetery Adelphi.

Logan Dona M._ Lively John M. Lively Laurelville Charles W. Lively Berman H. Lively Bradenton Fla Homer L. Lively Bradford, O Florence Hinton Columbus Frieda G. Robinson Zion Eub Church Bernice Clarey Green Summit Cemetery Adelphi

TB Remains A Health Challenge In Hocking County

Mra ot hy Krieg urges public support as 3100 Christmas seal envelopes are mailed with 400 more to follow. The campaign notes 4 TB cases diagnosed, 2 deaths last year, and ongoing sanatorium and post sanatorium treatments. Public health nurses contact 47 suspected cases for further examination.

Logan Hocking County Mra Othy Krieg Tuberculosis and Health Associations Krieg

Edward Foughty 67 dies after surgery in Columbus

Nelsonville native Edward Foughty 67 of 87 W State St Athens died Monday after surgery at Mt. Carmel Hospital in Columbus. A retired miner, he leaves wife Mae and eight children along with several brothers and sisters. Funeral arrangements are pending with Johnson funeral home.

Nelsonville Edward Foughty W. State St. Athens Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Athens County Alexand Elizabeth Foughty Mae Foughty Evelyn Ward Athens Marguerite Whitman Wareline Keplar Nelle Ervin Glenn Robert the Plains Raymond Mark Vaughn Mary Carpenter Clara Cox Ethel Sample Elizabeth Dean Mabel Covert Salem Ohio Johnson Funeral Home

Crooksville Water Crisis Prompts Polls on Rates and Reservoir

The Crooksville Board of Public Affairs warns of an immediate water shortage without action. Residents are polled on steps including a new reservoir and higher water rates.

Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty in Local Case

Willard Dors ey, 21 of Washington, pleaded guilty to unsafe operation of a motor vehicle in Murray City court. He was fined $5 and costs or $13.70 total after his car jumped a curb and struck store steps, with damage paid by the owner.

Murray City Willard Dorsey Washington Floyd Stiff Marshall F. W. Keeton Dorsey Art Slater Keeton

Starr Township Signs Fire Protection Equipment Contract

Starr Township in Hocking County has signed a contract with Nelsonville to provide use of local equipment for fire protection. Safety Service Director Homer Adams notes additional area communities York Township Ward Township Buchtel and Murray City have signed similar agreements under an ordinance adopted months ago.

Nelsonville Starr Township Hocking County Homer Adams York Township Ward Township Carbon Hill Buchtel Murray City

Hospital Births and Admissions in Hocking County

Births announce a son for Mr and Mrs Robert Rosser of Logan Route 2 and daughters for Mr and Mrs Carl Brooks of Logan Route 1 and Mr and Mrs Jean Warrix of McArthur Route 2. Admitted are Dessie Snyder of McArthur Roy McMannis of Logan Jean Crow of McArthur and Kenneth Ingalls of Wellston. Dismissals include James R. King Leroy Mace Frank Wrightsel Emma Gottman and Marion Meece with daughter.

Robert Rosser Logan Carl Brooks Jean 2D. Warrix McArthur Dessie Snyder Roy McMannis Jean Crow Kenneth Ingalls Wellston James R. King South Logan Leroy Mace Frank Wrightsel Emma Gottman Logan Marion Meece

Hospital Contract Award Expected by May Fifteenth

Nelsonville Ohio plans a 1500000 TB hospital at Nelwinville with a three story, 105 bed layout. Plans call for 98 bed second floor and 77 bed third floor nursing wards, full admin and clinical services, coal heating, and future conversion to chronic or convalescent care if needed.

Nelsonville Ohio Nelwinville Robert W. Stuart Division of Hospital Facilities Ohio Department of Health Dan A. Carmichael, Jr Stuart Earl Hilleary

Nelsonville Band Boosters Plan Washington Parade Trip

The Nelsonville High Band Boosters voted to accept an invitation to perform in the Cherry Blossom parade in Washington DC next March. With 78 band members and about 10 chaperones, total costs are estimated at 2500 dollars. They launched fundraisers including a candy sale at the high school and home bake sales, with coin boxes in local stores and more drives planned.

Nelsonville Washington Nelsonville Band Boosters Club D. C Ohio Funda Hoopsters Group

Nelsonville Volunteer Firemen Complete Training Class

The class of 14 volunteer firemen in Nelsonville will complete the 15th and final instructional period tonight. After a forthcoming examination certificates will be awarded. The course met weekly on Tuesdays for 15 weeks under Lloyd Gill of McArthur, chief instructor, and covered basic fire fighting, equipment, hose, and apparatus usage.

Nelsonville Clase Lloyd Gill McArthur

Mount St Mary Hospital Notes and Names Mentioned

Hospital notes from Mount St Mary list newborns and parents including Mr and Mrs Alva Stevens Nelsonville a daughter Mrs Jennie Powell Nelsonville Charles J Wolfe Nelsonville Route Charlie Williams Clouster J Alilstock Athens Route 4 Jimmy Mount Logan Mrs Darrel Dexter New Plymouth Route 1 and daughter Mrs Waveline Barber Nelsonville.

Mount St. Mary Hospital HIRTH Alva Stevens Nelsonville Jennie Powell Charles J. Wolfe Charlies Williams Clouster J Alilstock Athens Jimmy Mount Logan Darrel Dexter New Plymouth Waveline Barber

Cosmopolitan Club Meets Friday in Nelsonville

The Cosmopolitan Club will gather Friday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Harry Jacksons home on Franklin Street with Mrs John Saltz as twisting hostess Miss Louise Pearce to present the program Roll call prompts Ohio First in the World and Nation In Logan Raymond K Anderson a 2 dayworker and Wanda Lee Bentley a 23 clerk of Union Furnace have applied for a marriage scheme Neglect Cruelty Charged Logan Vivian Duff ee sues for divorce from Robert Duffee in Common Pleas Court seeking other relief

Nelsonville Cosmopolitan Club Mra Harry Jackson Franklin St John Saltz Louise Pearce Ohio Logan Raymond K. Anderson Wanda Lee Bentley Clerk Union Furnace Vivian Duffee Common Pleas Robert Duffee

Buchtel Junior Class Plans Bake Sale at Mayor's Office

The Buchtel High School junior class will hold a bake sale at the mayor's office in Buchtel on Wednesday at noon. Home made pies and cakes will be available for purchase.

Buchtel Buchtel High School

Nelsonville Circle 1 WSCS Meeting Notes

Nelsonville Circle 1 Mc Clain Duncan WSCS of the First Methodist Church met with Mrs Darrel Figgins at 11 Chestnut St Thursday evening. The meeting opened with hymns led by Mrs Kenneth Inneer with piano, devotional by Mrs Vernon Cagg, program leader Miss Cage spoke on the United Nations and Rose Gregory Houchen Settlement in FE Pass Texas. The Christmas party will be at Adelbert Patten's home Walnut St with Mrs clan Whitmore, Bernice Cagg and Mrs C D Duncan as hostesses. Members are to bring October and November contest points to December meeting.

Nelsonville McClain-Duncan WSCS First Methodist Church Darrel Figgins Chestnut St Kenneth Inneer Vernon Cagg Miss . Cage United Nations Adelbert Patten Walnut St Clan Whitmore Mine Bernice Cagg Mre C.D Duncan Howtessen

Logan Will Admitted To Probate For James A. Green

The Logan Probate Court records show the will of the late James A. Green admitted to probate. Frances Green, widow, is named sole executrix without bond. estate valued at $12.50.

Logan James A. Green Mra Frances Green

Suit Contesting Will Filed in Common Pleas Court

Audrey Howdyshell and others file the suit in Common Pleas Court contesting the will of the late Henry Deitie against Retha Poling and others.

Logan Henry Deitie Common Pleas Court Audrey Howdyshell Retha Poling

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lee _ Kiwanians Woman Mundy Calvin Poling Noah Robey W. J. Seel Clark Sheets Edward St. Clair Clarence Tucker Raymond Wilke Ira Wikinseon Harry Mundy Clarence Rachen Jessie Stahr Ray Saulers Halstead Lehman Elmer G. Hand Frank Shelton Vera Langley Kay Nelson Bertram Poling Ilesboro Floyd PD Riggs Edwin Barker Doris Turner Mary Jane McKinley Wallace Beck Lester J. Carter Ralph J. Cherry George Griffith Asa McDaniel William McDaniel Ernest Murray Warren Sowers Paul Thomas Wilbur McDaniel Kesboro George Hart Illéesboro Edith Worthman Lilian Howard Gladys Bennington Ruth Funk Ace Paul Carr Velva Brashares Birdie Garner Martha Kruger Clifford Kerns Genevieve Lemon Mae Zimmerman James Anderson lLaurelville O. Liming Ruth Thompson Claude Chilcote Robert Mathias David Tucker Nelle Swackhammer Kathleen S. Boyd Virgie Eveland Margaret Geiger Julia Murnahan Thelma Hinton Mae Johnson Allene Kedick Winnie Armstrong Vivian Martin Zola Chilcote Ruth Notestone Aline Bright Francis McClelland Loss Tatman Nellie Fox Mildred Bingham Mary Kerns Theodore J. Good Earl Murnahan Marie B. Hull Josephine Ingraham Juanita Nimon Rowena Richards Lucille Wright Charlotte Geiger J. F. McGrady Sr Frederick W. Good Mary Smith Hazel Davis Willis Denny Margaret Ceiger Glenn Johnson Beatrice Earnhart Mary J. Greathouse Golda Mary Lot Guernsey Tripune Charles Johm Mille Hobson Irving Berlin Lechrero Ane Crosby mAs Wai Tame Ase Sek A. B. Chrisman Toledo City Wine Store Hocking M Foughty New Lexington Crooksville Board of Public Affairs Crooksville Robert Withers Crookeville Kroger Kroger Grocery and Baking Co Kroger Portsmouth Edward Salisbury Bethesda Hospital Zanesville Rendville Cecil Butler William Jones James F. Bell Ohio Supreme Court P. J Kiener Army Signal Corps Army Perry County Insurance Board John Lines Crookaville Quick's Pennsylvania Hocking Hospital Kirths Boosters Batie's St. Nelsonville Prestone Doctor of Motors Nelsonvileli Som Tal Sylvania Anders Radio & TV Adame Fearn Store N. Court Peter Baird Mar Columbus St Searby Court St Ac Metarmen, Mer Gallipolis Pomeroy Mele KF Salter Mee Spiesgray
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