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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1957

Page

7

Hopalong Cassidy to Lead Fund Drive Parade in Logan

Hopalong Cassidy star William Boyd will visit Logan on Saturday October 12 to lead a parade and speak for the Hocking County Community Chest fund drive. The event includes bands Scouts and agency representatives with a platform planned near the courthouse and a large crowd expected on Market Street and Worthington Park.

Hopalong Cassidy Logan Trade Club Burr O. Nixon Trade Club William Boyd Logan Hocking County Community Chest Boyd Ohio United Appeals Hoppy Warner Ave W. Hunter St Main St Walnut County Community Chest

Trustees Seek Transfer of Road Funds to General

Logan falls and Perry townships ask Common Pleas Court to allow moves from road and bridge funds to the general fund. Falls Township seeks 3500 from its road and bridge account, Perry Township requests 500 from a 750 balance. Both include resolutions of necessity from regular meetings.

LOGAN Hocking County Common Pleas Court Falls Township Perry Township

Trade Leader Speaks To Logan Rotary Club

Clifford St Clair of Columbus executive vice president of the Ohio Home Builders Association addressed Logan Rotary Club. He praised trade associations for uniting costs and voices to aid small businesses and protect industries from discriminatory laws. He cited growth in the national and Ohio groups and noted a 1956 legislative program of 91 bills. Visiting Rotarians included Chris Wolfe and Delbert Kuhn.

Logan Ohio Home Builders Association Logan Rotary Club Clifford St. Clair Columbus St. Clair Ohio River Ohio National Home Builders Association Washington, D.C Ohio Association

Services Held For Farmer Theodore Trowbridge

Theodore J. Trowbridge, a Starr Township farmer who died Saturday evening at his New Plymouth Route 1 home, was honored today with a 2 p. m. service at Woodard Funeral Home. He would have turned 82 today and had retired nine years ago after losing his sight. Surviving are his wife Margaret Noble Trowbridge, four sons Willis and Noble and Homer of New Plymouth and Robert of New Plymouth Route 1, two daughters Lucille of Newark and Dorothy of the home, plus brothers Robert of Union Furnace and Bruce of Caledonia. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.

LOGAN Woodard Theodore J. Trowbridge New Plymouth Starr Township Trowbridge Margaret Noble Trowbridge Willis Trowbridge Robert Noble Homer Lucille Trowbridge Newark Dorothy Trowbridge Robert Trowbridge Union Furnace Bruce Trowbridge Caledonia, O Oak Grove Cemetery

Car Rolls Over Near Route 664 in Hocking County

A car driven by Frederick Baden, 26, Circleville, left the road on Route 664 in Hocking County Monday afternoon and rolled over. Passenger Oliver Bainter, 54, Logan Route 2, was treated at Hocking Valley Hospital for a sprained right shoulder and released.

LOGAN Frederick Baden Circleville Hocking County Oliver Bainter Hocking Valley Hospital

Portland social visitors list from local households

Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McDade included Mr. and Mrs. Arlos Guinn and daughter and Mrs. Lena Gilchrist of Parkersburg. Dora Blosser visiting Barberton, Ohio. Homer Icenhower of Pomeroy called on C. E. Johnson. P. S. Slouroy of Charleston visited Joe Price. Lenon Shaeffer and son John visited Charles Hilton. Hyatt Parsons hosted Garrett and Bruce Farrell of Spencer and Cora Heinzman of Fairmont.

Portland Ralph McDade Arlos Guinn Lena Gilchrist Parkersburg Dora Blosser Barberton Ohio Homer Icenhower Pomeroy C. E. Johnson P. S. Slouroy Charleston Joe Price Lenon Shaeffer John Charles Hilton

Justice Department Founded in 1789

The U S Department of Justice traces its creation to 1789, marking the establishment of the federal agency responsible for law enforcement and legal affairs. The note emphasizes its origin in the early years of the United States and its enduring role in public security.

U.S. Department of Justice

County To Be Represented At 4-H Meet

Hocking County will be represented at the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago on Dec. 16. Lois Faye Nihiser of Logan Route 2 was named state winner in the 4-H home improvement contest and will represent Ohio nationally.

Logan Hocking County Chicago State Extension Department Lois Faye Nihiser Logan Route 2 Ohio Harold Nihiser Enterprise Farmerettes Harold Starner Nihiser Marilyn Davis D. P. Davis Mary Jane Woodard Durwood Woodard

Mathenys Buy Nelsonville Bus Station and Lunch Counter

Nelsonville timely report that the bus station and its lunch counter were purchased by Mr and Mrs John Wintermute from Bill and Ethel Matheny. The Wintermunes plan to keep the station open until midnight and bring prior Tavern and Spot Restaurant experience to the business.

John Wintermute Nelsonville Bill and Ethel Matheny Matheny Wintermute East End Franklin Beitelschies Lancaster Spot

Crusaders to Present Service at Enterprise EUB Church

A Columbus church youth group known as The Christian Crusaders will present a full service at Kline Memorial EUB Church in Enterprise next Sunday at 7 30 p.m. The group from Southwood Christian Church undertook a missionary tour of Jamaica and Florida last summer and is sponsored by local Groveport residents. The public is invited.

Crusaders Enterprise Eub Logan Columbus Jamaica Florida Kline Memorial Eub Church Enterprise The Christian Crusaders Christian Endeavor Society of Southwood

Logan Women’s News September meeting at Berea church home

The Logan Women’s News September gathering of the Berea Class of Union Furnace Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. Harold Powell’s home. Mrs. Rudolph Sutton led the business session. readings came from Mrs. Tutton and Mrs. McClain. poems were read by multiple members. Bible quiz was led by Mrs. Herschel Bennington and Mrs. Walter McGhee. guests included Mrs. J. C. Powell and the Powell family. A gift was given to Beverly Gessells as she prepares to enter the WACs.

Berea Union Furnace Presbyterian Church Harold Powell Rudolph Sutton John McClain Virginia McGhee Howard White Tutton McClain Harold Klinger Mac Currie Lilian Howard Ray Mount White Wendell Phillips Robert Redd William Winder Joe Sinnott Robert Dunn Herschel Bennington Walter McGhee J. C. Powell Benny Bennington Jon Brenda Jimmy Powell Beverly Gessells Wacs

Dowler Rites Scheduled for George Dowler 73

Final rites for George Dowler 73 who died Monday in Mount St Mary Hospital will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Warren funeral home with Rev. William Brown officiating. Burial will be in New Marshfield Cemetery. He is survived by his widow Merle four sons Ralph Don and Jesse of Elwood Ind Clyde of Columbus two daughters Mrs Robert Townsend and Mrs Virgil Six nine grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home any time.

Nelsonville George Dowler Mount St. Mary Hospital Warren Funeral Home William Brown New Marshfield Cemetery Merle Ralph Don Jesse Elwood Ind Clyde Columbus Robert Townsend Virgil Selma Amos Athens Leslie Ernest Warren Stella McKinley Carrie Derington Edith Young Audrie Baur

Marriage Licenses Listed for Rockbridge and Shawnee Couples

Donald W. Miller 23 cargo specialist Rockbridge and Ethel Herron 29 practical nurse Rockbridge. Lawrence D. Burns Jr 21 electrician Shawnee and Carolyn V. Hamilton 20 office worker New Straitsville Route 1. Darrell Thress 19 glass breaker Logan and Emma Jean McGomery 16 at home Logan.

Donald W. Miller Rockbridge Ethel Herron Lawrence D. Burns, Jr Shawnee Carolyn V. Hamilton New Straitsville Darrell Thress Logan Emma Jean McGomery

Lessons in Bridge North South Auction and Four Hearts Slam

In a Stayman versus Jacoby hand, North uses two clubs to show a four card major and a strong hand while South bids two no trump with a minimum. North then advances to three hearts and South to four hearts, leading to a five heart contract after a long club ruff sequence. The reader is asked what to do with eight hearts, ace of diamonds and other cards if partner has shown a minimum raise. Answer tomorrow.

North South West

Nelsonville East ern Star Women Meet at First Methodist

The Past Matrons and Patrons Association of the Order of Eastern Star will gather at the First Methodist Church on Wednesday at 6 30 p m Those attending should reserve with Mrs Victor Oakley Pine Grove Ave by calling 955 or 204 before October 6.

the Order of Eastern Star First Methodist Church Victor Oakley Pinegrove Ave

Orientation meeting for new Cub Scout parents in Nelsonville

An orientation meeting for new Cub Scout parents will be held Thursday at 8 p m at the First Methodist Church. All parents of new scouts must attend to learn their duties as Cub Scout parents.

Nelsonville First Methodist

Twig Seven Meeting At Mrs Steel Home

Twig Seven of Mount St Mary Hospital Guild will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Alice Steel on W. Canal Street.

Twig Mount St. Mary Hospital Alice Steel W. Canal St

Kyger Residents Host Weekend Visits

Mr and Mrs James Shaw and son Steve stayed with Mr and Mrs Rex Lemley and Mrs Cora Lemley. The Rev Julius Chandler of Portsmouth spoke at Wesley Chapel homecoming. Kyger residents attended events and hosted guests from Middleport Xenia Cheshire Lancaster Centenary and Centenary.

Kyger James Shaw Steve Rex Lemley Cora Lemley Julius Chandler Portsmouth Wesley Chapel Chester Ward Clyde Lewis Clarence Lewis Middleport Harry Oxsheare Old Kyger Stanley Rupe Marion Rupe Greenfield Garfield Searls Perry Bradling Robert Wood Xenia Marvin Thomas Cheshire Dale Sisson Bill Thaxton Lancaster Wendell Bradbury Richard Charles Drummond Centenary

Nelsonville Cash Feed Store Sells Noncoal Departments

Rus sell Wickliffe announces sale of feed seed and fertilizer units of Nelsonville Cash Feed Store to Virgil Kittle of Glouster. Operations move Wednesday to 39 Hocking Street on site of former Modern Plumbing and Heating Co. Wickliffe keeps coal business at current Chestnut Street location. Red Rose feeds to be featured at new store with grand opening after alterations.

Nelsonville Russell Wickliffe Nelsonville Cash Feed Virgil Kittle Glouster Chestnut St Hocking St Modern Plumbing and Heating Co Wickliffe Kittle

Water Bills Due By October 15

Logan water department begins four month collection covering April 1 to August 1 with bills mailed Monday. Penalty of 10 percent applies after October 15 and service may be discontinued after October 31 for unpaid accounts. Office hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 12 noon Saturdays.

Logan Water Department

Pottery Glazes Melt at 1600 to 3000 Degrees

Glazes for pottery and ceramic ware melt to a smooth coating within a temperature range of 1600 to 3000 degrees Fahrenheit. This guidance notes the broad melting interval used in ceramic firing processes.

Engle Dies At Age 84 In Logan

George C. Engle 84 died Monday at his Front Street home after a heart attack. A Marion Township native and longtime Logan resident, he was Oak Cemetery sexton from 1928 to 1943. Survived by wife Mary a foster son Harry Murphy of Millersport a brother John Engle of Columbus and a sister Ida Bratton of Lo Friends may call Heinlein funeral home for services Wednesday at 2 p m with Rev Thomas C Smallsteed officiating burial at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan George C. Engle Front St Marion Township Daniel Sarah C. Walker Engle Sexton Oak Cemetery Mary Harry Murphy Millersport John Engle Columbus Ida Bratton Heinlein Funeral Home Thomas C. Smallsteed Oak Grove Cemetery

Traffic Light Is Installed At Harp er and Chestnut Streets

Nelsonville crews from the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. installed a new traffic signal at the Harp er Chestnut intersection yesterday after a council run request from Rev E F E Leadingham of the Pilgrim Holiness Church. City workers painted lines this morning to guide motorists as the signal went in and a corresponding special light for Chestnut Canal Streets was authorized with sketches sent to a firm for estimates.

Nelsonville Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Harper and Chestnut Sts E. F E. Leadingham Pilgrim Holiness Church Council Chestnut and Canal Sts

Man Frozen Eighteen Hours For Heart Surgery Breakthrough

A 52 year old man in Boston underwent an artificial hibernation procedure to allow surgeons to remove an enlarged artery near the heart. Downey cooled his body to 87 degrees F for eight hours, with brain protection measures during an eight hour operation, and he expects to leave hospital in a week.

Boston Charles J. Downey Downey New England Center Hospital Springfield

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes Births and Admissions

Births list a daughter to Mr and Mrs Jesse R White Nelsonville and a son to Mr and Mrs Fred DeVol New Straitsville. Admissions include Esther North Nelsonville Arthur Brandon Nelsonville Mrs Bertha Ray Nelsonville James Bennett Nelsonville Route 2 James E Craig Corning Mrs Orpha Midkiff Hemlock Mrs Maxine Murphy McConnelsville Ralph Fielder Shawnee Louie Coleman Haydenville with dismissals Carla Sayre Nelsonville and son Bertha Hashman Gloucester Route 3 James Barrett Corning Vince Hillis New Lexington Ronald Kapple Nelsonville.

Esther North Nelsonville Arthur Brandon Bertha Ray James Bennett James E. Craig Corning Orpha Midkiff Hemlock Maxine Murphy McConnelsville Ralph Fielder Shawnee Louie Coleman Haydenville Richard Sayre

Births at Hocking Valley Hospital

Mr and Mrs Ralph Rutherford Carbon Hill welcome a son. Joe Foltz Logan receives treatment. James R Notestone Laurelville Route 1 receives treatment. Mrs Robert Sigler Logan Route 1 and daughter. Glen Allbright Londonderry Route 1. Pat Baldwin Laurelville. Stevie Vandagriff Laurelville.

Ralph Rutherford Carbon Hill Joe Foltz Logan James R. Notestone Laurelville Robert Sigler Glen Allbright Londonderry Pat Baldwin Stevie Vandagriff

Welfare officials tough to cut aid over TV sets

Topeka Kansas welfare officials said they would cut relief aid to clients who own television sets and air conditioners, arguing the devices represent nonessential luxuries during a time of budget pressures. The policy targets households with allowed appliances, sparking debate among residents and social workers about who qualifies for continued assistance.

Topeka Kan

Nelsonville Air Force Sgts Ryan to Turkey for Medical Service

T Sergeant Charles Ryan of the Air Force survival school at Dorr Run will depart Sunday for Charleston West Virginia to board a plane to Turkey. He will serve as a medic at an Ankara hospital while his wife and daughter remain in Nelsonville temporarily. Ryan has been active in the American Legion and Lions Club and co owned the Pizza Palace. His new address is 1520-5201 7250th Hospital Gp APO 254 New York NY.

Nelsonville Charles Ryan Air Force Dorr Run Charleston W. Va Turkey Ryan Ankara Mount St. Mary Hospital American Legion

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