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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1954

Page

7

Red Cross seeks blood donors in Hocking County event

The Hocking County Red Cross chapter launched a walk-in donor appeal with a 150 pint goal for a blood drive at the First EUB Church educational unit. About 108 people sought appointments and 40 hail from Natco plants Haydenville and The Diamond. Local donors include 17 from Hocking Honor Camp. Walk-ins welcome after noon from 10 am to 4 pm.

Logan Hocking County Red Cross Chapter Mary Thompson Thompson Haydenville Diamond Hocking EUB Red Cross Columbus

Chauncey Garden Club Installs New Officers

Chauncey residents gather as The Chauncey Garden Club installs officers for the new year led by president Mrs Eric Bridgewater. Officers include first vice president Mrs Carol Tippett second vice president Mrs Jack Ley secretary Mrs Roger Boling and treasurer Mrs Charles Pendergrass.

Chauncey Garden Club Chauncey Eric Bridgewater Roy Fendergrass Pendergrass Bridgewater Carol Tippett Jack Ley Roger Boling Charles Pendergrass Mra Dow Bridgewater Roy Pendergrass L. Darst John Ley Ways and Means Phillip McNaughton Charlies Pendergrass Scrapbook Co Ariene Lester Carolyn Blackford

Logan 60th Birthday Dinner and Club Notes

The Saturday Club marked its 60th anniversary with a dinner on Thursday at the Presbyterian Church. Fifty year members were honored, with pink roses as the club flower, and the evening moved to Westminster House for vocal solos and readings.

Presbyterian Church

Schedule Set for School Health Visits

Logan Hocking County health nurses announced school visits by Miss Nell Nutt and Mrs Esta Smith to immunize first and second graders and booster third and sixth graders. Nutt will visit St John’s parochial and Central Elementary then West, Green, Marion, West Logan, and East Elementary in October. Smith will visit Carlon Hill Webb Summit Gore Ilesboro, Murray City Union Furnace in October. Whitaker will cover Enterprise South Bloomingville Laurelville Gibisonville Rockbridge in October.

Logan Logan-Hocking County Gibisonville Rockbridge

First Aid Station Aided 27 At County Fair

Hocking County Red Cross chapter detailed fair activities led by Mary Thompson. Volunteers provided first aid to 27 persons over four days at a station beneath the grandstand. Dr F W Blume and Larry Holzapfel chaired, with a large volunteer team and a field station open daily 9 am to 11 pm.

LOGAN Hocking County Red Cross Mary Thompson Larry Holzapfel First Aid Karlene Schubert John Ward Gene McClandish McClandlish Ward Shhubert Julia Shaw Loren Schorr Vivian Thompson F. W Blume Charles Eaton Margaret Mary Kaiser Harley St. Clair Joseph Gabriel Mia Vera Johnson Emma Belle Keplar Bill Mack J. W. Doering

Funeral services held for Frederick Vollmer

Funeral services for Frederick M. Vollmer, 39, who died last Wednesday at his Haydenville home, were conducted at the Haydenville Methodist Church at 2 pm Saturday with Rev. Clyde H. Bachus presiding. Music by Dorothy McQuade and Delorehman, organ by Herbert Moore. Pallbearers Clifton Bond, Roger Moore, James Moore, Paul Lehman, Raymond Stover, Charles Fick. Burial in Smith's Chapel Cemetery by Leonard Funeral Service.

LOGAN Frederick M. Volmer Haydenville Haydenville Methodist Church Clyde H. Bachus Dorothy McQuade Deloreshman Herbert Moore Clifton Bond Roger Moore James Moore Paul Lehman Raymond Stover Charles Fick Smith’s Chapel Leonard

Logan Soldier Joins Tokyo Army Hospital Staff

Cpl. H. E. Barton, 23, has joined Tokyo Army Hospital in Japan after arriving overseas in August 1953. He previously served at Camp Eta Jima with the 8098th Army Unit. Barton first entered the Army in 1948. his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Tolliver, live in Logan.

Logan Cpl H. E. Barton Tokyo Army Hospital Japan Barton Camp Eta Jima 8098Th R. Tolliver

Logan Personals Vacation Trips for Several Residents

Mrs. Carl Harsh left Sunday for a two week vacation with friends in Indiana and at Springfield and Dayton. Roger Humphrey left Columbus by plane for a two day stay in Rochester New York as a guest of Eastman Kodak Co. Mr and Mrs Dallas Worthman spent Friday in Worthington visiting relatives.

Carl Harsh Indiano Springfield Dayton Roger Humphrey Columbus Rochester N. Y Eastman Kodak Co Dallas Worthman Worthington

Land Transfers in Hocking County Weekly Update

Multiple parcels change hands in Hocking County including Logan and Falls Townships. Ourses transfer Lot 2 Section 34 Marion Township to the Rowers. Gorsuchs to Newells. Ringhisers to Daltons. Bell and Beil to Geils. Guess to Ruffs. Judy to Logan Clay Products Co. and related city lots. Additional transfers involve Gastin to Camp. Richards to Keister. Edwards to Turner. Ogie to Ogie. Jaye to Miller. Hamill to Sayers and Savers and Harden to Rutters and Schultzes within Logan city and surrounding townships.

Logan Hubert Ours Helen Marie Ours Robert P. Rower Mary Rower Marion Frank L. Gorsitch Mary M. Gorsuch Franklin Pierce Newell Alvis V. Newell Logan Eliza R. Ringhiser Oleano F. Ringhiser Paul Dalton Leota Dalton Good Hope Oliver D. Bell Mabel E. Beil Harland Geil Rebecca

Marriage License for Snyder and McAfee

Charles E. Snyder, 23, machinist of Lancaster Route 4, and Nita Carol McAfee, 23, waitress of Rockbridge Route 2, obtained a marriage license.

Logan Charles E. Snyder Lancaster Nita Carol McAfee Rockbridge

State Fire Marshal Speaks at Rotary Meet

State Fire Marshal Charlies Scott spoke at a Logan Rotary program during Fire Prevention Week. He urged more fire safety measures, noted schools lack fire prevention courses, and cited Logan’s poor insurance rate due to outdated equipment. He highlighted needs for modern gear, full-time staff, and a building code.

Rotary Meet Ing Pon i The Logan Rotary Charlies Scott Dayton Schultheis Scott Chicago Logan Union Furnace Miller's Chapel Grange Richard Anderson Nelsonville Rotary Club

Hocking farm Group Names Six Directors

The Hocking County Agricultural Society elected six new directors for three year terms Otto Shaw Kenneth Iles Bery Tucker Dan Delong and Clarence Skinner Also Mary Mack Ross was chosen for one year to fill a resigned seat A total of 157 members with tickets voted The remaining directors include Marion Beery Robert Pontious Mrs Margaret Primmer Harry Blume and others Terms run into 1955 1956 An organization meeting will be held later to name officers.

Otto Shaw Kenneth Iles Bery Tucker Dan Delong Clarence Skinner Mack Ross Marion Beery Robert Pontious Margaret Primmer Harry Blume Orlandeth Lehman Karl Hartmann Vernie Stahr

Hospital Notes Itemizes Local Births and Discharges

Hocking Valley Hospital notes list births for several families including Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Yates in Mc Arthur a daughter Mrs. Florabell Castile and the late Eugene Castle in Creola a daughter Mr. and Mrs. James Gault in Logan a daughter. Discharges include Timmy Ellis in Logan and Mrs. Conrad Blankenship in Logan and son along with several other residents noted by town.

Arthur Yates McArthur Florabell Castile Eugene Castle Creola James Gault Logan Timmy Ellis Conrad Blankenship Bertram Green William Fink Clint Wyatt

Murray City Social Notes Record Weekend Visitors

Murray City locals report multiple weekend visitors and travelers. Families from Columbus Nelsonville Grand Rapids and Barberton visited or hosted relatives and friends including Mr and Mrs Dwight Martin Mrs Blanche Auflick Joe May Joan McCarty Ruth Ann and Jimmy Mason and others with extended stays and return trips to Dover and Murray City.

Murray City Potle Robert Martin Dover Dwight Martin Blanche Auflick Nelsonville Jack May Claudet Robert McCarty Joan Duane Martin Columbus Daisy Thompson Triphene Morrison Ramona Palmer Richard Johnson Ralph Johnson Clare Mich Halstead Johnson Andy Mason Ruth Ann Jimmy Cleveland Anne Anders Kitty Kelly Barberton Louella Buntin Vaughn Collins Logan Helen Mason Harold Potts Hamilton Mary Potts Potts Dave Lloyd John Bryan Bryan's Elizabeth Salyers Louis Sabo Richard Duffy Betty Sabo R. E. Kruger Howard Craft Ted Nixon Randy Lee Lester Sorrell Lester Allen James Smith Sondra Lynn Lorna Thompson Lena Campbell Rolyn Helen Charles Kozik Helen Rowland Jean Thomas Elena Johnnie Moody Glouster Harold Sorrelis

6th Birthday Celebrated by Mrs. Herman Leslie

CHAUNCEY Mrs. Herman Leslie entertained with a party for her daughter Linda's fifth birthday. Guests included Connie Perry, Carolyn Bowman, Mary Lou Tippett, Mike Ley, Bobby Ley, Stevie Hamer, Lois Ann Blackford, and many more. Prizes, balloons, lollipops, cake and drinks were provided. Patty and Betty Tavan assisted as hostesses.

Chauncey Herman Leslie Linda Connie Perry Carolyn Bowman Mary Lou Tippett Mike Bobby Ley Stevie Hamer Lois Ann Blackford Glen and Lee Bridgewater Marilyn Dew Lucinda Dowler Danny Wallace Cathy Courtney Lesle Ann Johnson Vicki Baker Pam Nicholson Jeff Lenigar Paul David Kostival Debbie Leiber Terry Gruttemeyer Eddie Bowe Mickey Shields Kay Reynolds Patty Betty Tavan

Shauncey Personals Note Local Visits and Visits

Mr and Mrs C M King Ath ens were Sunday visitors their son and daughter in law Joe King of Crookenville Jenny King joined them at Millfield and visited with Clarence Sanders Dr and Mr C N Sanders hosted Hazel Lahugh of Columbus Marty Lee McDaniel of Port Clinton, granddaughter of H O McDaniel, attending Ohio University Millfield

C. M. King Athens Joe King Crookenville Jenny King Millfield Clarence Sanders C. N. Sanders Hazel Lahugh Columbus Don Hemrick Debbie Corning Henry Heffkin H. O. McDan

Point Middleport Students Enrolled at Morris Harvey College

Area residents enrolled for the fall semester include Mrs. Dick Allen of Twenty-seventh Street Point Pleasant and Don R. Davis son of Don W. Davis of 276 Rutland Street Middleport.

Point Pleasant Middleport Morris Harvey College Charleston Dick Allen Don RB. Davis Don W. Davis Rutland St

Social News Notes From Union Furnace and Nearby Towns

Mr and Mrs Charles Clark attended the Apple Festival in Jackson. Mr and Mrs Earl Anthony of Columbus spent their vacation with Mr and Mrs Earl Loomis. Mr and Mrs Tom Stewart visited recently in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Ross Steele and family visited Paul and Wendell Brown of Ewington. Mr and Mrs Bill Stewart and son Pat of Columbus visited Mr and Mrs Tom Stewart. Mr and Mrs Dan Jones spent a few days in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Addison Frey of Logan and Mrs Charles Clark spent an evening with Mr and Mrs Dan Jones. Miss Mary Lou Carr of Columbus spending a few days with her mother Mrs Ester Carr and grandmother Mrs Susie Lindsey. Mr and Mrs Harold Powell and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs John Booth of Corning. Mrs Goldie Hartley and Mrs Cora Ross of Lancaster spent a day with Mrs Millie King. Mr and Mrs Charles Starr and daughter Sharon of Logan spent a day with Mr and Mrs Clifford Courter. Mr and Mrs Harold Powell and family were visitors in Columbus.

Union Furnace Charles Clark Jackson Earl Anthony Columbus Earl Loomis Tom Stewart Ross Steele Paul and Wendell Brown Ewington Bill Stewart Pat Dan Jones Addison Frey Logan Mary Lou Carr Ester Carr Susie Lindsey Harold Powell John Booth Corning Goldie Hartley Cora Ross Lancaster Millie King Charles Starr Sharon Clifford Courter

Local Guests And Moves In Cheshire Community

Cheshire residents hosted and visited families over recent days. Guests included J F Sayre and Kenneth from Pa and Elmer Hern of Addison with Mrs Silliman who is related to Mrs Hern. Robert Shoemaker of Washington DC stayed with his mother Mrs E Shoemaker. Effie Shuler moved into Dana Gatewood’s Hobson house. Alberta and Jean Reynolds visited their parents Mr and Mrs L J Reynolds. John Borock moved into Leona Rice’s house. Walter White and his wife visited Mrs Whites parents Orvie Barnett and family.

Cheshire B. L. Hern J. F Sayre Kenneth Florefte Bessie McCarty Elmer Hern Addison Oakle Silliman Poca W. Va Silliman Hern Robert Shoemaker Washington, D.C E. Shoemaker Effie Shuler Dana Gatewood Hobson Rufus Sig Alberta Jean Reynolds L. J. Reynolds John Borock Leona Rice Walter D White Whites Orvie Barnett

Birth of Roger Allen Hamer announced in Chauncey

Mr and Mrs Jack Hamer announce the birth of a son Roger Allen on September 23 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Grandparents are Mrs Faye Hamer Athens and Mr and Mrs Andrew Jackson Chauncey. The Hamers also have a six year old son Stephen.

Chauncey Jack Hamer Roger Allen Sheltering Arms Hospital Faye Hamer Athens Andrew Jackson Hamers Stephen

Needle Club Meeting At Mrs Brook's Millfield Home

Mrs Guy Brook will host the Millfield Needle Club meeting at her home this evening. The gathering follows the usual crafts and social time as members share projects and tips.

Needle Club Chauncey Guy Brookins Millfield

Chauncey Dover Band Performs Pre Game and Halftime Show

The Chauncey Dover Band directed by Miss Kathryn McCoy entered the south end of the football field for a precision pre game routine to America on Parade and played the Star Spangled Banner as the flag rose. For halftime they formed left field, staged a fanfare, marched by ranks, pivoted, and performed dance steps to Forcaster March, Melancholy Me, and Business in B Flat before closing with the Alma Mater.

Chauncey Chauncey Dover Kathryn McCoy America Forcaster

Mrs Primmer Rites Planned in Hocking County

Carrie May Steele Primmer, 61, died at 3 pm Monday at her son Clarence Primmer’s home near Lesboro after months of ill health. A native of Mt. Pleasant she lived in Hocking County all her life. Survived by son Roy Primmer and daughter Mrs Gerald Rhein scheid in England with her Air Force husband. Six grandchildren. Friends may call Heinlein funeral home until 2 pm Thursday when Rev. Lewis Buell will officiate. Burial Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

Taylor Ridge social notes and local visits spread wide

Columbus visitors Don Hattaway and family spent a weekend with Mrs Hattaway’s parents the Shifflets. Many relatives attended Taylor Ridge Church homecoming including Willeke family from Baltimore and Greens Run residents. Local births announced include Curtis Eugene Coey September 28 with James Edward as another son.

Taylor Ridge Don Hattaway Columbus Hattaway Theodore Shifflet Dwight Smith Elton Pedicord Ferndale Travis Chesser Wilbur Dariene Sirah Coey James Edward James Coey Amos Withem Mary Thomas Glouster John Williame Ronald Smith Ohio University Edward Smith Robert Bryan George Hertet Bert Judson Albert Herbst Dayton William Blair Rendville KR. G. Wheeler Nelsonville Herman Brugh Herman Henry M Ly Zanesville Taylor Ridge Church of Christ Harvey Willeke Baltimore Ohio Helen Willeke Jessie Chalfant Glen Chalfant Trimble Fred Leeke Thelma Mambaugh Freda Simons Betty Russel Greens Run W. J. Golding Clara Golding Emma Heffkin Giouster Miles Easler Bishopville Guy Broykins Chauncey Darwood Jewell Mary Helen Bernice Lowery Albert Love Georgia Barnes Edward Moore and Paul Oakdale Elizabeth Robinett Olive Brookins Millfield Fred Heffkin John Antle Jacksonville Robert Hanning Gilcuster John Smith John Williams Dennie Bradfield Cleveland G. Wheeller Hershel McClelland

Patient Returns Home After Columbus Accident

Mrs. Ernest Aurand and N. Culver Sr. were taken by ambulance Monday to their home after a Columbus accident on the way to a western vacation.

Logan Ernest Aurand, N. Culver Sr Columbus

Fire damage reported at Blossers Restaurant

Firemen were called to Blossers Restaurant Monday morning to extinguish a blaze in an exhaust fan. Minor damage was listed, with city firefighters responding to the incident.

Logan Blossers Restaurant

Kirkpatrick Committed To Lima

Donald Kirkpatrick faces an aut o larceny count as he is moved from county jail to await trial in Lima. The defense cites mental illness from a 1946 brain injury while prosecutors present evidence tied to the wife Mere Kirkpatrick's death and the husband’s confession.

Donald Waa St. Claireville Donald Bushong John HT. Elias George Bateman Marie Pincelli Kirkpatrick Millfield Eakt Mra Husesell Mere H Kirkpatrick Mere Kirkpatrick Gordon Gray O F Rowland William Flowland Joel Draper Shumaker

Birthday Party Honors Eight Year Old Calvin Biddie

A Rutland birthday party celebrated Calvin Biddie’s eighth birthday hosted by his parents the Rev Mr and Mrs Biddie. Guests included Billy Hill Alien Miller Carla Miller Nancy Delaney Marvie Foley David Grate Karen Thames Blaine Turner Brenda Turner Jonnie Grate Giles Coy Rusty Little Junior Bramon Billy Wyatt Allen Biddie Jimmey Finker and Mr Wayne Turner with Methodist Church Married Couples Class. New officers named for the group include Mrs Harold P Langfeitt as president Claude Delaney vice president Mrs William Clark secretary treasurer and Elizabeth Delaney assistant secretary treasurer. Next meeting slated October 25 at Mrs William Clark’s home with Marilyn Turner entertaining. Potluck refreshments served.

Rutland Calvin Biddie Mia Biddie Billy Hill Alien Carla Miller Nancy Delaney Marvie Foley David Grate Karen Thames Blaine Brenda Turner Jonnie Grate Giles Coy Rusty Little Junior Bramon Billy Wyatt Allen Biddie Jimmey Fink Wayne Turner Methodist Church Harold P Langfeitt Carl Denison Mildred Pierce Robert Linter Warne ‘Turner Betty Siders Lois Clark Claude Delaney Wa Turner Harold Pitt Cle

Lions To Dine Chauncey Dinner Meeting

The Lions Club schedules a dinner meeting on Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the Parish House. The event aims to discuss club activities and community service plans with members attending Chauncey.

LIONS Chauncey Lions Club

Amesville Forms New Scout Troop In Church Ceremony

A new Amesville Boy Scout troop is formed with charter presented by Dr C A Randall. Don Easier as scout master and William Ziegler as assistant, at Amesville Presbyterian Church with leaders and parents present. Tenderfoot investiture led by Weslly Mollieter. 12 plus boys join, pledges and regalia shared. community leaders and mothers hosted refreshments.

Arneeville eRhartey Amesville Armenville Predhyterian Church Don Easier William Zievier Saeeiatant Charles Mc.Alee W P Clears Kasier J Mervin Hees Thomas & Clark R. B Vaughan Albert Geriner Weslly Mollieter Posten Dow William Ziegler Boy Scouts i David Kasier Denny Kaster Richard Faughen David Gilchrist Wiliam Potter Dean Antie Richart Dean Larry Dean Gary Dean Hariee Gardner James Sparetnes Févard Cunningham Larry Morris

Rules Listed for State Forest Fire Restrictions

FR J Lind district forester announced new restrictions for the Strouds Run area of Athens State Forest banning open fires due to heavy weed growth. Written permission is required to kindle any fire and smokers are urged to crush or extinguish cigarettes in mineral soil.

Strouds Run FR J Lind Ohio

Patrol Lists 2 Accidents On Route T1 North

State Highway Patrol reported two linked crashes on Route T1 north of Haydenville between Haydenville and Logan. At 9 15 pm Gien Bell 16 Plains skidded and left the road suffering a head hand abrasion. seconds later Robert Hatfield slowed at the scene and Forrest Spencer rear ended Hatfield's car. Spencer was cited to appear before Logan Mayor Joseph Phillips for following without the assured clear distance ahead.

Haydenville Logan State Highway Patrol Gien Bell Plains Bell Robert Hatfield Nelsonville Hatfield Forrest Spencer Carbon Hill Spencer Joseph Phillips

Weekend Guests Visit Area Families and Funeral Services Held

Weekend visitors include Guy Barrows and family from Zanesville, Raymond Davis and family from Piketon, Charlie Simmel from Logan, Junior Taylor and child from New Plymouth Route, and Anne Davis from Nelsonville. Dinner guests of Allison and Barber families include Howard Cly from Columbus and Granville Crow with daughter Jacqueline. Edith Pollock funeral held with Donna Gilkerson as soloist and pallbearers Burley Long et al. Rev W M Brown led service with Rev Ray Pidcock assisting.

Carbondale John Stanley Guy Barrows Zanesville Raymond Davis Piketon Mesa Charlies Simmel Lagan Junior Taylor New Plymouth Anne Davis Nelsonville Sarah Johnson Barberton Allison Howard Cly Columbus Granville Crow Jacqueline Gertie Evans Glee Lucas Wellaton George Barber Jack Hankison Dayton James Evans M. Dunlap Howard Pillock Gay Adama Edith Pollock Donna Gilkerson Burley Long Oscar Prater Ralph Arnold Oscar Chaney Dwight Scott Dwight Clark W. M. Brown Ray Pidcock

Electrical Equipment Display Set in Athens by Line Material Co

The Line Material Co. will showcase a mobile showroom in front of the OU Engineering Building in Athens for two days from 10 am. The exhibit features a unique enclosed track as a display case and a 2 kilowatt three phase switch frame mounted for demonstrations. Special ice houses and gas burners illustrate silicon grease sealing rings and their operating range from minus 1 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit. The public is invited.

Line Material Co Athens OU Engineering

Local Social News From Danville and Nearby

Ronald Spires and Wesley Barrett traveled to Fort Know Kentucky for physical examinations for induction. John Dyke returned home after a 12 day leave with his parents. Mr and Mrs G I McCormick Kerr visited Mrs McCormick’s mother Mrs Perry Fisher and her sisters Gladys Moran and Duty. Mr and Mrs Arnold Grate Putland visited Mr Grate’s parents Mr and Mrs J Vance Ur and Mrs Charles. May visited Mr May’s parents Mr and Mrs Tom Thorney of Fair Play. Mr and Mrs James Smith welcomed daughter Stella Sue born in September. Mr and Mrs Lemuel Davis Urbana hosted Davis family including Carm and Marion Davis Bancroft WV and Gott family Langsville. Mrs Rita Dyke visited Hewitt family. Rex Shenefield and Mrs Edwin Nelson Upper Salem visited Mrs Shenefield’s parents Mr and Mrs Everett Colwell. Mrs Ada Ogdin was a recent guest of Alice Smith.

Danville Ronald Spires Wesley Barrett Fort Know U. & Army John Dyke Fie Gam G. 1. McCormick Kerr Mra J . Vance Ur Vrw Charies Mr. May Tom Theney Fair Play James Smith Stella Sue Lemuel Davis Urbana Davis Sanford Davis Carm Marion Davis Bancroft W. Va W. Va. and Mr and Mra Gott Langsville Rita Dyke Hewitt Rex Shenefield Edwin Nelson Upper Salem Shenefield Everett Colwell Mraida Ogdin Alice Smith

Grand Jury Load Heavy As October Term Opens

Logan term records show April adjourned sine die and all undispensed cases moved to October. Grand jury expected to be heavy with nearly 20 cases including two homicide charges. Robert L Downs and Arthur L Sisco linked to an arson and a killing. Sisco alleged to have robbed the victim. A lie detector test indicated Sisco guilty on the slaying charge. Other defendants face lesser charges such as larceny and arson. Names of 15 grand jurors and 30 petit jurors were drawn.

Robert L Downs Rockbridge Arthur L. Sisco Downs Junk Sisco Mist Keyes Woraner

Also Mentioned on This Page

Red Cross Unit Natco Corporation Natcoworkers Richard Lavey Russel Berlin Alice White D. A. Rannels Minnie Moore Wilhelmine Deissle Westminster House Ralph Poston Amos Potts S. C Bright Stantond Pond Hester Lee White George C Shaw Eugene Brown Charles Notestone Earl Schottke Margaret Gillilan G. C. Hengst Albert Leonard Sam Erbaugh Dean Collison John Underwood Alice Steinman Marion Allen Virgil Harmon Ben Ross Zoa Blosser Amy Easterling Ruth Eesterling Anthony Toerner Walter Lavey Bernard McClain James Barker John Krieg Mary Blasius Mayme Wellman Fannie Pierce, Pierce Mary Pierce Margaret Lutz Cora Brown John Wellman E M. Martin Ed Godfrey Frank Ackers J. W. Woodward Joe Case Lan Brown Harley Meyer Richard Jones Ned Gabriel Virgil Martin Joe Huddly Jack Myers William Knapp Frederick Vollmer Hocking Farm Group Hocking County Agricultural Society Hocking Valley Hospital Robert Canan Columbus Accident Sandra Lee Donohue Carla M. Wade Murray Mrs. Howard Craft Shauncey Lima State Forest
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