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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1952
Page
3
Reports filed with the county board show the GOP used 1133.05 to the Democrats 1132.28, a 77 cent gap in Hocking County spending. Some expenditure reports remain outstanding at the local board.
Campaign spending shows both parties equal in many offices in Hocking County. Rolland Bright led with 347.02 dollars, Dean Collison 251.92, Judge Harley Meyer 327.20, and Sheriff A J Waldron 297.10 plus committee 122. The article lists multiple candidate expenditures across county offices including clerk of courts and treasurer races.
Logan Mrs. Emily C. Van Fossan explains selecting turkeys of various sizes for families and outlines preparation steps from cleaning to roasting. She lists breed options, thawing times, stuffing cautions, roasting temperatures and times, turning and basting guidance, and signs the bird is done.
Mount St Mary Hospital notes births and admissions. A daughter is reported for Mr and Mrs James Blackston of Nelsonville and a daughter for Mr and Mrs Thomas Hessler of Athens. Several patients are listed as admitted including Clifford Craig Shawnee and Charles Hazelson Shawnee Route. Various residents from Logan Emerson Sideall Marietta Mineral New Straitsville Nelsonville and nearby areas are named among the listings.
Funds from the George W. Scott variety program will finance a display flag banner pole and liberty stand for the Coolville school auditorium. Contractors will install new outside doors and casings at Lottridge, with Christmas vacations for front doors.
Myrtle Jo sephine Bass 62 of Pomeroy died last night at Meigs General Hospital after a weeklong illness. Survived by husband Latham Bass and six children in Ohio and Indiana, plus a sister, brother and 12 grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Ewing funeral home with burial at Middleport Hill Cemetery.
Fred Miller, held in Hocking County jail on a non support charge, was released on a $500 bond Saturday. He was bound over to the grand jury by Justice of the Peace S B Hikehart after charges were filed by his ex wife Margie.
The Chauncey Church of Christ official board meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. today instead of 7 p.m. as previously announced.
Logan Charles Ingraham county agent explains soil sampling steps and rules for farmers. He offers a free bulletin and outlines collecting at least 10 samples per half acre, drying, bagging, and mailing to Ohio State University with field history for fertilizer advice.
Roy E. Curl 32 Logan was fined 15 dollars and costs for driving on the wrong side of the road after a Route 664 collision Friday. John Wilson Columbus was fined 15 dollars and costs for driving without an operator's license and jailed for failure to pay. Both arrests were by the State Highway Patrol.
The Rocksprings Grange will meet Tuesday at 8 p m instead of Thursday for a holiday hob o party. Attendees are to dress as hobos and bring their own lunch. Raymond Cole serves as master.
A Saturday night crash at the Clinton and Fort streets intersection injured one person and damaged two cars and a fire hydrant. The north city water service was cut for five hours as crews repaired the hydrant. George Arnold, driver of the lead car, was charged with operating under the influence after the collision with Frank Standall, who was left-turning onto Clinton. Arnold pleaded guilty and was fined $100 and costs. he may be billed about $125 for the hydrant replacement. Other local court actions include intoxication charges against Clifford Pickett and fines for Neil R. Hurst and John A. Sheets.
Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post 229 meets at 7 45 p m at the Legion Home with Ad jutant Wilbur D Mender reporting. Commander Warren Robinette invites all veterans to attend as the post discusses organizing base ball teams under sponsorship of the Post and community groups to enter the American Legion Junior Baseball League. The effort seeks to boost youth interest in baseball and create more teams in area communities next spring.
Boy Scout Troop 66 will meet Tuesday from 7 to 8 p m at the K of P building troop rooms. All Scouts and candidates should attend. The annual district Scout dinner is set for Thursday in Athens with a Court of Honor and awards for several Troop 66 members. Robert Kirkendall has been appointed junior assistant scoutmaster.
Nelsonville WSCS Circle 1 met at Mrs. Miller Wilson’s home with devotional readings by Mrs. Pfeiffer and Mrs. Wilson on Thanksgiving. New members Mrs. J. O. Steer and Mrs. Peg Stratton joined. Next meeting Dec 18 will be a Christmas party hosted by Mrs. Hubert Mender with a gift exchange.
Eudora Chapter 72 CES will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple. Refreshments will be served in the dining room following the session.
NELSONVILLE Chauncey O Walters 68 died Saturday in Mount St Mary Hospital after treatment. He lived with daughter Mrs Lucille Goss 189 Myers St for three years. He formerly worked as a motorman at brick plants. Survived by daughter Mrs Lillian Robson Columbus another son Dwight Toledo a brother Herbert Walters Steubenville and nine grandchildren. Wife died 1934. Funeral Tuesday 2 pm at Stout Funeral Home with Rev V C Pfeiffer officiating burial Green Lawn Cemetery.
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