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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1954

Page

9

Logan 180 Take Airplane Trips To See Farms Of District Logan

A Sunday air tour by the King Soil Conservation district board of supervisors used six planes to fly 55 miles over the county with about 180 people aboard. The event drew more than 1000 visitors to the air strip at Logan Clay Products Co site where an ox roast fed attendees. Harry Armstrong led the program with aid from county and local officials. flights continued until dusk with clear flying weather despite haze earlier.

Logan Clay Products Co John Owens Harry Armstrong Hocking County Board of Supervisors W. A. Gillogly Paul Kai George Brown Vinton County Peter B. Seel Athens

Logan High School Faculty Host Ruth Armstrong Dinner

Logan Junior High School faculty hosted a dinner at Brandt's restaurant honoring Ruth Armstrong who recently retired after forty years in the Logan schools. J R Hankison presented a gift. decorations featured gourds and yellow chrysanthemums graced the centerpiece while attendees included Armstrong and several teachers.

Logan Brandt Ruth Armstrong Ben Ross Florence Larimer Della Webb J. R. Hankison Armstrong Mrs. Hankison

Union Charges Unfair Labor Practices at Brick Co

Union representative Eugene Johnson files unfair labor practice charges with the NLRB against General Hocking Brick Co. The strike, ongoing since Sept 21, follows a failed bargaining round. Pickets remain with injunction limiting activities as 33 union members are named. The plant with about 75 workers operates on a curtailed basis after a summer shutdown.

Harley Meyer Hocking County Common Pleas Court Johnson Ber

Births at Hocking Valley Hospital

Mr and Mrs Walter Bartholomew welcomed a son. Mrs Arthur Yates McArthur and daughter. Mrs Floyd Donaldson Logan and twin sons. Mrs Leroy McClure Logan Route 2 and daughter. Peter Yaw Logan.

Walter Bartholomew Arthur Yates McArthur Floyd Donaldson Logan Leroy McClure Peter Yaw

Kyger Folks Share Visits and Family Events

Mr and Mrs Melvin Coen hosted eight year old Melvin Jr s birthday party. Guests included Mr and Mrs Robert Wood and daughters from Xenia and Keith Bradbury plus families. James Shaw attended the Columbus Southern California football game. Visits featured Mr and Mrs George Lemley with daughter and Mr and Mrs G G Werner of Middleport with Mr and Mrs Charles Tipton. Other relatives from Marion Yellow Bud and Columbus spent time with the Rupe and Butler families.

Central PTA Names Officers and Committees for 1953 54

The Central PTA elected Mrs. Howard Nowels Mrs. Marion Allen and Gladys Webb as officers with Mrs. Richard Price as vice chair and Mrs. Carl Hoskins as treasurer. George Rolston led the program committee and Dr. H. M. Boocks spoke on Mental Hygiene. Hospitality volunteers served refreshments while grades taught by several teachers received attendance recognition.

PTA Bene Seace Howard Nowels Marion Allen Gladys Webb Richard Price Carl Hoskins George Carr George Rolston H. M. Boocks Robert Chute Howard Blum Wayne Whitcraft Sam Erbaugh Faith Krvnn Thorne Cottrill Helen Rush

Art Guild Classes Add New Members at Logan High

Members met at Logan Senior High for regular art class with Rochelle Karant explaining the template method. Guild members did well at the Hocking County Fair exhibit with several prize winners including Mrs Pugh Greenman Alien and Elsie Martin. New members Craig Kinney and Stanley Baker joined. class meets Thursdays at 7 30 p m in the basement Art Room.

Art Guild Logan Senior High School Rochelle Karant Hocking County Fair Robert Pugh B. G. Greenman Marion Alien Elsie Martin Nelile Mohler Elsie A. Martin Stanley E. Nixon Rochelle Kara

Women of the Church Group A meet with luncheon

The Tuesday meeting opened at 1 pm with a luncheon for 17 hostesses at St Matthew Lutheran Parish House. Mrs. Alice Koppe, Earl Sheets and Theodore Johnson led the serving crew and prayer. A tank offering play Do I Belong to You was performed by several members. An upcoming bank offering service was announced for Sunday Oct 17.

Church of St. Matthew Lutheran Church Alice Koppe Earl Sheets Theodore Johnson Ernest Kleinschmidt Harry Wright Clarence Brosser Charles Eaton, Jr Don Yates Sheets Harley Meyer Women of the Church

Spool and Skein Club Forms Evening at Mrs Graham Home

Members of the Spool and Skein Club met at Mrs William Grahams Church Street home. Refreshments followed an evening of games. The next meeting will be at Mrs Richard Weis home. Attendees included Mrs Walter Saving Mrs John Sloan Mrs Kenneth Price Mrs William Vaughn Mrs Richard Weis Mrs John Glass Mrs Morris Hummel Mrs Marion Straw Mrs Jake Hahn and Mrs Graham.

Spool and Skein Club William Graham Church St Richard Weis Walter F. Saving John Sloan Kenneth Price William Vaughn John Glass Morris Hummel Marion Straw Jake Hahn Graham

Questionnaire Club Hosts Dinner at Brandts and Social Evening

Mrs. C. B. Donahue entertained the Questionnaire Club with a dinner at Brandts restaurant followed by a social evening at her home. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Frank Weiland, Mrs. Clarence Johnston, Mrs. A. J. Keiser, and Mrs. John Conner, with several members and guests in attendance.

C. B. Donahue Brandt Donahue Frank Weiland Clarence Johnston A. J. Keiser John Conner Edward Eberst Frank Judy Frank Blasius Lawrence Kessler Ivan Moorehead Mary O'Wiler

VEW District Holds Logan Veterans Meeting

The 11th Ohio District of Veterans of Foreign Wars met in Logan with business sessions Sunday morning at the Logan theater. Headquarters were at Post Hocking 6430 on Mulberry Street as the host group.

Logan Ohio Veterans of Foreign Wars Logan Theater Post Hocking On &. Mulberry St

Services for Mrs Louise Bourne Held in Perry County

Funeral services for Mrs Louise Bourne were conducted Saturday at the family residence in Perry County with the Rev Wilburn Martin officiating. Music was provided by S A McWilliams, Mrs Robert Mohler, Earl Hicks. Pallbearers were Loren Howdyshell, Clarence McDaniel, and Vernon, Harold, Eugene and William Bourne. Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery.

Logan man fined for assault and battery

Bernard Vancurren of Logan pleaded guilty to assault and battery at arraignment before Magistrate FE. Bright on an affidavit by Phyllis Wilson. He was fined $10 and costs and sentenced to 10 days in county jail, with the jail term suspended for good behavior. Deputy Sheriff Joe Breeze was the arresting officer.

Logan Bernard Vancurren FE. E. Bright Phyllis Wilson Vancurren Joe Breeze

Birthday greetings and visitors mark Vinton social scene

Mrs D W Denny celebrated her 83rd birthday with extended family including the Chamberlain, George, and West households from Columbus and Vinton. Various guests from Delaware Union Furnace Kalamazoo and Charleston visited neighbors, while Denney, Higgins and Humphreys families hosted and traveled between Vinton, Jackson and Bidwell routes for weekend gatherings.

Vinton D. W. Denny Charles Chamberlain Oscar Chamberlain Robert Chamberlain Letha West Columbus Charles George Ralph George Emma Denney Alfred Hartroak Howard Baurs Delaware Callie Lundy Jack Nugent Ros Steele Union Furnace David Brown Ida Watts Mildred Knotts Ricki Dewey Marahan Kalamazoo Mich Willard Friend Susan Nancy Anna Higgins C. E. White Neva Denney Wayne Denney Jackson Clint Lambert Clarence Summers Charleston Ural Humphreys Chester White Winton Laster Waugh Bidwell

Marion Township Road Crash Report

Minor damage to two cars from a Sunday afternoon collision on a Marion Township road. The incident involved Mia Violet RobNew Salem and Donald A. hae 18 Sugar Grove Route 1. The vehicles met on a narrow portion of the road. Spurgeon Metzger, deputy sheriff, investigated.

Notice of Appointment of Executrix for Victor Whitehouse

Helen Mar Bare Whitehouse of 247 E State Street Athes Ohio is appointed Executrix of the estate of Victor Whitehouse late of Athens Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated October 1954. Roger J Jones Probate Judge Athens County Ohio.

Helen Marbare Whitehouse E State Street Athes Ohio Victor Whitehouse City of Athens Athens County Roger J Jones Soth

Divorce Petition Filed in Athens County Court

Plaintiff Robert M Deageet seeks divorce from Nen A Dagett in the Court of Common Pleas Athens County. Case number 26815 notes Dagett's last known address as General Delivery San Francisco California and current residence unknown. hearing scheduled as court may direct on September 19, 184.

A. Dagett San

Athens Ohio to Buy End Loader for Case Tractor

Ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service Safety to contract for purchase of one end loader for a Case tractor. CouncilAction dated October 4 1054 authorizes the purchase per plans and specs on file and requires advertisement as required by law. Mayor approval noted.

Tate Director of Public Service Safety Athens Ohio Dr. Case Public Service Safety

Athens Ohio authorizes street sweeper purchase contract

Ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter a contract to buy one meter pickup street sweeper for the City of Athens Ohio. The ordinance repeals prior sections, specifies plans and estimates on file, and sets the effective date as allowed by law. Approved by Mayor Peter B. Seel and signed by W. H. Herbert with City Clerk G. Howek.

W. Lh Herbert C. G. Houck Peter BR. Sees Director of Public Servicee Safety Athens Ohio Public Service Safety Enrd W. H. Herbert G. Howek Peter B. Seel G. G. Houck Rae Peter B Seeil

Athens Ohio assigns official street signs for no parking zones

An ordinance defines official signs posted by the Service-Safety Director to mark no parking areas on streets and alleys in Athens Ohio. It specifies yellow curb painting as the indicator of no parking zones and states all inconsistent ordinances are repealed. The measure takes effect at the earliest legal period after passage.

City of Athens Ohio Athena Tie c Aaid City

Rome Township Fire Levy Vote Planned in Athens County

A special election in Rome Township Athens County Ohio on November 1 1164 to decide a two million tax levy for a fire department at a rate not to exceed 3 5 mills per dollar of valuation lasting three years Polls open 6 30 AM to 6 30 PM EST with county election board officials Handley chairman and Barker clerk signed September 15 1954

Justee Rome Athena County Ohio Anid Athenee County Athens County Board of Elections Old Ee Handley Joan E. Barker Treneitp Waterton Jane Taneday Waterios Seid Order of the Board of Thomas B. Handley Joan FE. Barker Noreet Canaan Unio Eaid Emiection Orlock Olle i’ F

Village of Coolville to vote on bonds for waterworks

The Coolville Council approves a measure to issue bonds totaling 16 in principal to fund part of a municipal waterworks project. The bonds run up to 25 years with an estimated tax impact of about 2.70 mills per dollar, estimated at $8.27 per thousand. Election set for November 1904 with polls from 6:30 AM to 6:40 PM Eastern.

Coolville Staney the Boars of Elections Athens Fotw

Divorce Petition Filed in Local Court for John A Korchok

The document notes a petition for divorce and related matters filed by John A Korchok. It references a hearing date on the first day of November 104 with orders for the court to hear the case, and lists attorneys Rolin and Walker.

Logal Rovchot Cannes Korchok Reid

Election notices for ten mill tax levies in Athens County

Public notices inform residents of proposed tax levies in Athens County Ohio. Special elections set for November 2 to decide renewal or additional levies for education and hospital purposes. Polls will open early morning and close in the evening at designated local voting places.

Notice of Election on Tar Levy in Chauncey-Dover District

Voters in Athene County Ohio will decide at a special election on November 1 1954 whether to exceed the ten mill tax limit for the Chauncey Dover Exempted Village School District to fund current operating expenses and rehabilitation requirements. Polls open 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM standard time. Board of Elections officials BE HANDLE chairman and WE BARKER clerk stated the measure and voting hours.

Chauncey- Dover Athena County Ohio Chauncey-Dover Athens County Chaunces-Dover Forestern Board of Elections Athene County WE. Barker Norsk Gorenpass Phade Rhode Eald Elec Ovieek A Easctern Miamiera Elec Ite BE. Handley Joanef. Bamhker

Nelsonville school district bond election notices

Notice of election on bonds for Nelsonville City School District Athens County Ohio to issue four hundred ten thousand one hundred eight dollars for fireproof school building and equipment with a 4.50 mill tax rate estimate. polling 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on November 2, 1954 in Athens County. Also Ames-Bern Local School District bond election to issue one hundred twenty five thousand dollars for fireproof school facilities landscaping and site work with a 20% mill tax rate. polls open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST on November 2, 1954.

Watertown Athens County Special Election Notice

Official notice from Athens County Ohio to residents of Waterton and Troy Townships regarding a November 1954 special election. Voters will decide on a renewal tax to fund a fire department and equipment at specified rates, with polls opening early morning and closing in the evening. Includes dates, locations, and responsible election officials.

Election notices on tax levy in Athens County

The document records multiple election notices from Athens County Ohio outlining tax levy proposals. It lists the Village of Germs eal and Ryer Coun ty, and Canaan Township along with dates, rates, and polling hours for five year periods. It names officials HANDLEY and BARKER as chair and clerk and notes election dates in 1904 and 1944 with polling times from early morning to evening.

Notice of Election On Tax Levy In Excess Of Fifteen Mills

In accordance with a resolution of the Athens Local School District Board, a tax levy election will be held November 2, 1954, to authorize a five year levy of ten mills for current operating expenses at 3.0 per dollar of valuation, equating to 30 cents per 100 dollars. Polls open 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at designated voting places.

Levi II Eas Tre Ten Mili Piaina Wiy Metriet Piaina Athens County Tevying Willie Avi Paine Lawri Oviock John Barker

Appointment Notice for Mary B E Kanter Estate

Public notice announces the appointment of an administrator for the estate of Mary B E Kanter, deceased, located in Athens County. Dated the 2nd day of September, 1954, the notice names Roger Rines as petitioner and references the city of Athens with probate actions proceeding under county jurisdiction.

Athene Chin Mary BE. Kanter Athens Roger Rines Pronete Jorge Sald

Albany County Ballot Result Listing Local School Levy

The notice states a local election in Athens County Ontario for a renewal tax levy to support Albany Local School District operations. Ballot details specify a 5 year levy not exceeding five dollars per valuation with 4 percent levy for five years. Election day is November 1 at designated polling places with hours from 36 to 4. The notice names board chairman Handle y and clerk Barker and is dated September 17, 1964.

Chauncey Village to Vote on Fire Bond Measure

Notice states Chauncey Village voters in Athena County Ohio will decide at the November election whether to issue bonds for a joint fire district. The measure asks for 1 mill per dollar of valuation to fund fire apparatus and water supply for firefighting, running ten years with polling hours from 6:30 A M to 6:30 P M Standard Time.

Hinge Chauncey-Dever Panica Seid

Ohio Constitution amendment on term limits and election timing

The document outlines proposed changes to Ohio constitutional articles concerning term limits for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state treasurer and attorney general and for members of the general assembly. It details four year terms four year terms for officials and judges, election timing adjustments, vacancy rules, and procedures to submit amendments to voters. It cites the governor secretary of state attorney general and auditor roles and references to specific election dates and validity of terms.

Obie Allerney Goenere Wd Senos Lisuter Attorene Ranon Gayv Seach House O ‘Eneki Mate Sm Aluarne Bate Mall Gewernear Ruid Avil Os Ss Wawe Siete Udges Supreme Court Apprasa Ieee Seagee Common Peas Court Pr Court State of Ohio Ardele xi Comati

Townsship Bond Hearing Noted for Dover Township

Notice in Athens Messenger outlines a bond hearing for the Dover Township portion of Athens County. It states a proposed bond issue of twelve thousand two hundred dollars to finance fire apparatus and protection improvements with the election date and location at the regular polling place in Dover on a Tuesday in October.

Dover Oia Hannecey Athens Downty Por Ina Anne Ey Watt

Notice of School Bond Election in Athens City District

Voters in Athens City District Athens County will decide on a proposed school bond of one million one hundred thousand dollars for school improvements including fireproofing additions equipment and landscaping. The election is on Tuesday April 2 194 and polls open at 4 00 PM and close at 6 00 PM at the designated voting place per board order. The measure would levy a tax rate of 3 40 mills to fund the bonds based on assessed valuation as certified by the Auditor. Board of Elections Athens County authority listed with date and signatures.

Tn Ae Athens County Ohio Ward Nelsonville City Athena County Sali Abo Holding Ewes Order of Athens Otc John E. Barker Ames- Ber Board of Education Ames-Bern Behood Spenerer EL Areca Seidy Order of the Board of Elections Albany Athens Tiemexsigu House of Representatives Orne P.m Oops Sena ELON Education Caio Jaly Ehneel Dietriet Athens City Argarettion Tag K. Hanthey C 1Omn & Bakker Clete

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