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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1952

Page

3

Logan Council Approves Annexation of Wood Street

The Logan city council approved annexing the west side of Wood Street from north of Poplar Street to Jennison Avenue and forward to county approval. The meeting also reviewed electrification of the water works with a $40,000 cost and $11,000 annual savings, plus bids for sewer revenue bonds and related contractual matters with several firms seeking bids.

Logan Wood St Poplar St Jennison Ave Jennison King Council Harry Shaw Bull Richard Gerken Cincinnati Gerken Columbus Engineering Gallagher Bell and Scholl Frank Mantor Solector Gerken

Rotary Topic Is Eye Safety at Logan Meeting

Logan Rotary Club gathered at Blosser’s restaurant for an eye safety program led by Dr. Frederick Blume with demonstrations. Perfect attendance pins were awarded to Walter Leonard 21 years Sherman Lyke 14 years John Owens four years and Ernie Hartman two years. George E Forester of Heine Packing Co was welcomed as a new member and Charles Walker Nelsonville attended as a guest. Albert Seabright presided in President Ralph Helber’s absence.

Logan Logan Rotary Club Blosser Frederick Blume Walter Leonard Sherman Lyke John Owens Ernie Hartman George E. Forester The Heine Packing Co Charles Walker Nelsonvile Albert Seabright Ralph Helber

Stores and Offices To Close for Holiday

Logan stores and business establishments will be closed tomorrow for the Thanksgiving holiday. All city, county, state and federal offices will be closed, as will the banks and schools. The post office windows will be closed with no regular mail deliveries, though mail will be received and dispatched from the post office.

Logan

Hocking County Medical Society elects new officers

At Hocking Valley Hospital a meeting of the Hocking County Medical Society elected Dr. Owen Yaw as president succeeding Dr. C. F. Shonk. Dr. R. B. Jones became treasurer, replacing Dr. Yaw. Dr. C. T. Grattidge was named delegate to the Ohio Medical Society convention in Cincinnati with Dr. H. M. Boocks as alternate delegate.

Cpl Lonnie J Bail Returns From Korea

SAN FRANCISCO The Navy transport Gen John Pope is due to dock Tuesday carrying 1534 Marine and Navy veterans from the first Marine Division in Korea. Returnee Cpl Lonnie J Bail of 497 E Hunter St Logan is listed among the veterans.

San Francisco Navy Gen John Pope Marine and Navy Veterans of Marine Division Korea Cpl Lonnie J. Bail

Fined in Mayor Friend's Court for Unpermitted Driver

Arnold E. Priddy of Lancaster was fined five dollars and costs for letting a person drive his car without an operators permit. The case was handled in Mayor Roger Friend's court and the arrest was made by the state patrol.

Logan Roger Friend Arnold E. Priddy Lancaster State Patrol

Carlin Bites To Be Friday

NELSONVILLE Leo Carlin 65 a former Buchtel resident died Tuesday at his East Canton home. He was brother in law of Kenneth and Guy Kinneer Nelsonville. Carlin worked thirty years at National Fire Proofing Co until health faltered. Surviving wife Clara Kinneer Carlin a daughter Mrs Austin Brooker two sons Theodore and John Carlin two sisters Mrs Grayson White and Mrs Mary Jane Ashner Columbus and a brother Martin Columbus. Funeral Friday at 9 30 a m at St Benedicts Canton with burial there local relatives plan to attend.

Nelsonville Leo Carlin Buchtel East Canton Kenneth Guy Kinneer Carlin National Fire Proofing Co Clara Kinneer Carlin Austin Brooker Theodore John Carlin Canton Grayson White Mary Jane Ashner Columbus Martin St. Benedict’s Church

Services Conducted For Louis P. Rice

Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p m at Warren funeral home for Louis P. Rice. Rev J L Evans of First Presbyterian Church read two hymns and Psalm 103. Nelsonville Lodge of Elks conducted its ritualistic service. Burial followed at Green Lawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville Warren Funeral Home Louis P. Rice J. L. Evans First Presbyterian Church Nelsonville Lodge of Elks Mr. Rice Theuneral Green Lawn

Patrolman Probes Illegal Entry at Oil Co Storage Buildings

Nelsonville police investigated an illegal entry at two storage buildings used by Wilson Bros Oil Co near their tanks on E Canal St. The break in occurred Monday night with a bar prying doors. A gallon of brake fluid was missing. Ed Carpenter, driver for the firm, reported the discovery Tuesday morning.

Nelsonville Wilson Bros. Oil Co E.canal St Tom Kelly Ed Carpenter

Son Honored at Dinner in New Plymouth

Mr and Mrs Garrett Ogg hosted a supper honoring their son Donald Ogg as he prepares to return to sea. Thirty three people attended the gathering at their home in New Plymouth.

New Plymouth Garrett Ogg Donald Ogg

Eagles Fish Fry Tonight in Logan Hall

A fish fry is set for 7 30 p m tonight at the Eagles hall in Logan. The stag event is for members and friends with Assistant Fire Chief O J Hysell overseeing the frying.

Logan Eagles Eagles Hall O. J. Hysell

Blood in Wedding Cake Practice Among Gypsies

The Britannica notes a wedding custom among English gypsies involving cake containing the blood of both spouses as part of the ceremony.

Nelsonville Rotary hears high mining costs close many coal mines

Charles D. Walker of Sunday Creek Coal Co tells Nelsonville Rotary Club that deep mining costs have shut more mines in the Hocking and Sunday Creek Valleys than seam exhaustion. He cites potential recoveries in No. 6 and No. 8 seams, future mining prospects, and past Ward Township closures. The meeting notes World Institute of Public Affairs session and new member Earl Hilleary.

Nelsonville Hocking Sunday Creek Charles D. Walker Creek Coal Co Rotary Club Walker Sugar Creek Canaanville Athens Rome Township Glouster York Township Sebring Ward Township Old Millfield No. 6

Nephew Dies During Hunt in Toledo

Phillip Hite 22 of Toledo died instantly in a pheasant hunting accident when a companion fell and discharged a shotgun. A Korean War veteran, Hite returned to Toledo after 11 months of combat duty. He leaves wife Rose Mary, mother Florys Hite, sisters Mrs. Tomlinson and Mrs. Marie Fendi, and brothers Joe and Jack. Funeral services were held in Toledo.

Nelsonville C. R. Tomlinson Oak St Phillip Hite Toledo Hite Deet Rosemary Hite Florys, Hite Tom Jlinson Joe Jack Wichita Kas Marie Fendi

Mount St. Mary Hospital Births and Dismissals

Birth notices list a son for Mr and Mrs Francis Nelson Nelsonville Route 1 and a son for Mr and Mrs Lionel Hannah Shawnee. Other births include Mrs Page Morris Nelsonville Mrs Edyth Walker Logan Route and Mrs M Preston Chauncey. Dismissals include Lee Cox Athens and Mrs Howard Hanning Millfield Route 1.

Francis Nelson Nelsonville Lionel Hannah Shawnee Page Morris Edyth Walker Logan Lee Cox Athens Howard Hanning Millfield Chas Hazleton

Three Arraignments in Mayor Court Hear Intoxication Cases

In Nelsonville city court of Mayor Paul Galvin on Tuesday three intoxication arraignments were heard. Earl Carpenter Francis Malone of Columbus and Clifford Miller of Lancaster pleaded guilty and were fined 25 dollars plus costs. Carpenter and Miller paid fines and were released. Malone was committed to county jail pending settlement.

Nelsonville Paul Galvin Earl Carpenter Francis Malone Columbus Clifford Miller Lancaster Carpenter Miller Malone

Funeral Service Set For Former Teacher Ruth Cook

Ruth Cook former city elementary teacher dies Monday in Columbus hospital. Funeral at Stout funeral home Friday at 1 30 p m conducted by Rev V C Pfeiffer pastor of First Methodist Church of which she was a member. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery Logan. Friends may call at any time.

Nelsonville Ruth Cook Columbus Stout Funeral Home V. C. Pfeiffer First Methodist Church Buria Oak Grove Logan

Elks Host Thanksgiving Dance in Nelsonville Lodge

Local Elks entertain members and guests at the lodge on Locking Street with a Thanksgiving dance from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Bob Holloway and his orchestra provide the music for the event.

Nelsonville Elks Locking St Bob Holloway

Youths End Mob Warfare in Hocking County

A group of youths from Hocking County ended a feud rooted in romance after a 17-year-old youth pursued a girl dating a younger member of the group. On November 10 near Rockbridge, four youths confronted the 17-year-old, driving off in a car and assaulting him. A 14-year-old was placed on probation by Justice of the Peace D. W. Tucker, while two 15-year-olds also received probation after hearings by Magistrate Tucker. The 17-year-old sustained only minor injuries.

Justice of the Peace D. W. Tucker Tucker

Logan Foundry Acquired by Logan Clay Products

LOGAN The Logan Clay Products Co announced the purchase of the Logan Foundry and Machine Co Tuesday. Barton Hall, president and general manager, said the plant will be run as a wholly owned subsidiary of the tile plant. Existing personnel will be retained and the foundry’s machine shop and supply department will remain open for local machine work.

Logan Logan Clay Products Co Logan Foundry and Machine Co Barton Hall Logan Clay

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