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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1961

Page

8

Logan Schools Plan Use Of Educational TV With Levy

Logan schools outline a two mill levy to fund educational television use across grades. Harold Drake describes 20 minute Purdue telecasts and five day a week classes in math science languages and history, with Community Cable Inc upgrading for UHF reception and in school integration.

Logan Schools Logan Logan Jaycees Harold Drake Drake Jaycees Board of Education Community Cable Marion Pto PTO Finance Committee of Citizens For Better Schools

Trimble Township Home Demonstration Plans Next Year

Trimble Township Home Demonstration group met at Mrs. Sidney T Russell's on Broad St. to map next years program focusing on craftwork and nutrition. President Mrs Herbert Zimmer shared ideas from Athens training on charm plus personal care tips. members prepared cancer dressings and enjoyed a salad course after the business session.

Glouster Trimble Township Sidney T. Russell Broad St Herbert Zimmer Athens Carl Antle

County Officials Granted Road Easements in Laurel Township

Logan County commissioners accepted easements for Pleasant Valley Road in Laurel Township from Harold and Betty Crawford and Charles and Ellen Ringhiser. They also authorized expenses for Judge Vaughn Collins to attend the Ohio Association of Juvenile Court Judges meeting in Columbus on October 17 and 18.

Logan—County Laurel Township Harold Betty Crawford Charles Ellen Ringhiser Pleasant Valley Road Vaughn Collins Ohio Association of Juvenile Court Judges Columbus

Logan Girl Fined In Juvenile Court

Esther A. Davis 17 of Logan Route 4 pleaded guilty in Juvenile Court to failing to heed a stop sign and was fined 5 dollars with costs suspended by Judge Rhea Bangert Brown. Offense occurred Oct 3 in Athens County.

Logan Esther A. Davis Rhea Bangert Brown Athens County

Dinner Held In Honor Of John Savel

GLOUSTER The Glouster Education Association sponsored an appreciation dinner Wednesday evening for John E F Savel superintendent of Glouster Schools recalled to active duty in the US Army He will leave later this month for an assignment at Army Depot Granite City Illinois Attendees included Richard Vaughn GEA president F A Cady Glouster principal Board of Education members and numerous non teaching staff and guests with many named attendees listed.

Glouster Glouster Education Association John EF. Savel U.S. Army Army Depot Granite City Dick Vaughn GEA F. A. Cady Board of Education John Lavel Curry Kurtzman Grubbs Miss Myers Williams Docie Knight Sayers Rotaru Young Brown Vaughn Grandy Goodman Cady Patton Collins McAllister Dunnette Russell Hogue

Circle 4 WSCS Schedules November Rummage Sale

Mrs Isaac Vaughn hosted Circle 4 of the WSCS at Pine Grove with devotions by Mrs Elizabeth Linton and a program by Mrs Blanche Jones on A Woman's Role in a Changing Africa. A rummage sale is planned for Cookson Building November 3 and 4. Circle president Mrs Mariel Barton led the meeting, with the next gathering set for November 7 at Mrs R V Oakley in Pine Grove.

Nelsonville Isaac Vaughn Circle 4 WSCS First Methodist Church Pine Grove Elizabeth Linton Blanche Jones Jones Africa Circle Cookson W. Washington St Mariel Barton R. V. Oakley

Mosures Announce Birth Of New Son

Mr and Mrs Paul Mosure announce the birth of a son Monday at Hocking Valley Hospital. The baby named Steven William. Grandparents Clyde Disbennett Union Furnace and Frank Mosure Logan Route 3. Great grandparents include Mrs Charles Heigle W D Mosure Logan and Mrs James Bickel Canal Winchester.

Logan Paul Mosure Front St Hocking Valley Hospital Steven William Clyde Disbennett Union Furnace Frank Mosure

Mrs Whaley Hosts 500 Club At Spring Street Home

Mrs Carl Whaley welcomed the 500 Club guests at her Spring Street home. Two tables were in play with Mrs Edward Ley winning first prize, Mrs Esther Lamborn second, and Mrs Albert Gordon low. A salad dessert course was served to the named players and several additional ladies including Mrs Ray Dulaney of Miami Florida.

Glouster Carl Whaley 500 Club Spring St Edward Ley Esther Lamborn Albert Gordon Low Ray Dulaney Miami Fla Thomas Noon Ernest Vernon Earl Morris C. E. Haskins

Birthday Honored With Picnic Dinner At Lake Hope

A picnic dinner Sunday honored Mrs. Laura Shafer on her 82nd birthday at Lake Hope. Attending were Tom and Judy Shafer, Landon Shafer, Mari ly Radostevich and Debbie, Nancy Mann and children Marcia Roger and Sara Jane, Jerry Oliver and Mrs. Oscar Oliver from Columbus.

Nelsonville Laura Shafer Lake Hope Tom Shafer Judy Landon Shafer Marily, Radostevich Debbie Nancy Mann Marcia Roger Sara Jane Jerry Oliver Columbus Oscar Oliver

Nelsonville Carpenter Hardware to Close After 1921 Start

Belford Carpenter, sole owner since his father L F Carpenter died in 1952, will retire after selling stock and fixtures. The Nelsonville store, part of a four store Carpenter hardware chain in the Hocking Valley, opened in 1921. Belford, a Glouster native, lived at 123 E Columbus St and later 242 Fort St.

Belford Carpenter L. F. Carpenter The Carpenters Carpenter Hardware Co Nelsonville Hocking Valley Carpenter Glouster Ohio University E. Columbus St Fort St

Glouster Man Hurt In Locust Street Crash

Glouster man Alvin Collins was injured and taken to Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville after his car collided head on with a bridge on Locust Street at about 7 p.m. He faces charges of driving while intoxicated. passenger Jim Brunton Jr. was uninjured and the car was a total loss.

Glouster Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Locust Street Alvin Collins Jim Brunton Jr Brunton Collins

Appraisal of Bernard Geiger Estate Filed in Court

Logan probate court records show an inventory and appraisal valuing the late Bernard Geiger estate at 182 945 72. Appraisers Dayton Schultheis Roy Loomis and Barton A Hall itemized assets including 124 537 in stocks and securities 54 152 50 in real estate and 4100 in personal goods with remaining balance in accounts and debts receivable.

Logan Bernard Geiger Hocking County Dayton Schultheis Roy Loomis Barton A. Hall

Local visitors from Worthington and Portsmouth

Glouster Personal notices report Mr. and Mrs. Fred Echsten Kamper of Worthington as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Judson and relatives for several days before returning home Thursday. Mrs. Stanley McManus Mrs. Glen McManus Mrs. Willard Charleton Kim and Mike of Portsmouth were guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Bartels and sons at Taylor Ridge.

Fred Echstenkamper Worthington Tom Judson Stanley McManus Glen McManus Willard Charleton Kim Mike Portsmouth William Bartels and Taylor Ridge

Knee Injury Leads Logan Player to Hocking Valley Hospital

Tim Roberts, son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Roberts, was admitted Thursday to Hocking Valley Hospital for knee treatment after an injury suffered in the Logan Athens game last Friday.

Logan Tim Roberts Hocking Valley Hospital Francis Roberts

Army Specialists Take Part In Exercise Tien Bang

Nelsonville Ohio specialists Thomas Odenthal and Brent Moore of the 503d Infantry Combat Team joined a joint airborne operation with Nationalist Chinese troops ending September 20 in Ping Tung Taiwan. The exercise marked the 503d's first allied drill with a foreign nation. Odenthal and Moore completed basic training at Fort Knox Kentucky and Fort Hood Texas respectively. both 20 and sons of local families.

Nelsonville Thomas R. Odenthall Brent D. Moore Ohio 503D Taiwan Okinawa Ping Tung 503D Combat Team Odenthal Fort Knox James E. Odenthal Route 1 Buchtel York High School Moore Fort Hood Richard S. Moore Madison St

ThreeYearOld Makes Long Distance Call

In Columbus, Frank Ryan of the Ohio Department of Highways received a surprising 8:15 a.m. call from three year old Jodie Silverman of Huntington New York. The child had dialed his number by mistake while playing with the telephone keypad and the mother explained the mix up to Ryan.

Columbus Frank Ryan Whitehall Ohio Department of Highways Ryan Jodie Silverman Huntington N. Y Jodie

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes Births and Admitted

List of births including a daughter to Mr and Mrs Lee Richards Glouster Route 1 and a son to Mr and Mrs Carl Carson Glouster Route 3. Admissions include Betty Tye Nelsonville Nora Six Zaleski Andrew Burchfield Nelsonville Route 2 and others in nearby towns. Families named include Slatzer Shawnee Collins Glouster Starr Etna Swaim Haydenville Ricketts Athens Romine Rendville Cowdrick McArthur McGuire Hamden Merrill and Loudner Nelsonville Route 2.

Lee Richards Glouster Carl Carson Betty Tye Nelsonville Nora Six Zaleski Andrew Burchfield Clayton R. Slatzer Shawnee Alvin Collins Eddie Starr Etna Graham Swaim Haydenville Thomas Ricketts

Four Attend Honor Court at Corning Troop 239

Four Corning Troop 239 Boy Scouts attended a court of honor in McConnelsville this week. Harold Esselstein and Jim Walpole passed a life scout board of review while Jerry Mae Gowan and Carroll Ansel earned star scout ratings. Bob Bayles Bernard Walpole and Mac McGowan accompanied the scouts and a Muskingum District training camp is planned for Saturday at Camp Zane in Dresden.

Corning Boy Scouts McConnelsville Harold Esselstein Jim Walpole Life Scouts Jerry MaeGowan Carroll Ansel Bob Bayles Bernard Walpole Mac McGowan Muskingum District Camp Zane Dresden

Logan Group Attends Knights Templar Conclave in Ohio

The Logan group joined the 119th annual Knights Templar of Ohio conclave in Akron from Friday to Monday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Shriner, Mr. and Mrs. Warner Lehman, Mr. and Mrs. George Gribble, Mr. and Mrs. Arlie Brimmer, and James Shaw. The Shriners were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Young in Cleveland. Mrs. Young is Felecia Ann Reynolds, daughter of Chan Reynolds, a former Logan resident.

LOGAN Knights Templar of Ohio Akron H. H. Shriner Warner Lehman George Gribble Arlie Brimmer James Shaw Shriners Robert Young Cleveland

Mrs Edward Ley Hosts Bridge Club Evening

The Wednesday Night Bridge Club met at Mrs Edward Leys home. Two tables competed with Miss Josephine Hedstelt winning high score, Mrs Carl Whaley second, and Mrs T A Noon third. Guests included Mrs Dale Swyers Mrs Norbert Johnson Mrs Ernest Vernon Miss Wilma Ferrell and the hostess. A salad course was served.

Glouster Edward Ley Josephin Hedstelt Carl Whaley Sow T. A. Noon Dale Swyers Norbert Johnson Ernest Vernon Wilma Ferrell

Three Hurt In Accident In Hocking County

Three people were injured in a Thursday crash on Green briar Rd in Hocking County. Don Bowman 42 Chesterhill suffered bruises and chest injuries, Glendon Wiggins 54 S Bloomingville had a laceration and bruised ribs, Merlyn Smith 26 Chesterhill sustained a forehead laceration a bruised knee and a sprained neck. Bowman was cited for left of center and no driver's license.

Bowman Wiggins Hocking County

Halloween Party Held by Oakdale Friendship Circle

GLOUSTER The Oakdale Friendship Circle met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Ralph Jewell for a masquerade party with prizes for best in Halloween theme, prettiest, ugliest, and door prize. Recipients included Mrs. Edward Moore, Mrs. Russ Norris, Mrs. Ray Nott, and Mrs. Norman Lowery. Refreshments were served in costume style to those named and other members and guests. The November meeting will be at Mrs. Norman Lowery’s Locust Street home.

Glouster Oakdale Friendship Circle Ralph Jewell Edward Moore Russ Norris Ray Nott Norman Lowery Gary Vaughn Terry Harvey William Harry Lovell Brunton William Brunton Bert Love Gertrude Jewell Robert Myers Richard Myers Darewood Jewell Mona Jewell Dorothy Trina Patterson Locust St

Downington Family Visits and Funeral Attendance

Downington residents Mr and Mrs Don Bolen and sons Jim and Mike from Columbus spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs C A Bolen. Mrs Laura Alderman of Athens and Mrs Martha Robinson attended the funeral of Mrs Martha Delong in Lancaster, a relative of Mrs Robinson.

Downington Don Bolen Jim Mike Columbus

Haydenville Child Bitten by Neighbor's Puppy

A two year old Haydenville boy sustained a bite on the left arm Wednesday evening while near a three month old puppy owned by Alan Miller. Dane Smith was treated at Mt. St. Mary Hospital in Nelsonville. Hocking County dog warden James Leonard said the dog will be observed for two weeks on the owner's premises.

Logan Haydenville Mt. St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Dane Smith Delbert Smith James Leonard Hocking County Alan Miller

Son of Carter Seaman Sees Mediterranean Cruise

Mr and Mrs John Carter of Ath ens receive news from Seaman Dave Carter in Greece aboard the USS Barton. After nine days in Greece he will sail for 13 to 14 days then dock at Naples Italy. The Barton is on a six month Mediterranean tour and Dave expects to return to the United States next April.

Glouster John Carter Dave Carter Athens Greece Naples Italy Dave Barton Mediterranean States

Common Pleas Court Grants Two Divorces

Eleanor Horwell is granted a divorce from James Horwell for gross neglect with custody of four minor children awarded to Eleanor and visitation rights for James plus action costs. Patricia Sheets is granted a divorce from Harold Sheets for extreme cruelty with custody of two minor children and $20 weekly support ordered from Harold.

Logan—Common Pleas Eleanor Horwell James Horwell Patricia L. Sheets Harold F. Sheets

Clubs Learns Portrait Tinting Method in Local Meeting

The Pirouette Club met at Mrs. William R. Cox home with 19 members present. Mrs. Bob Wilson led portrait tinting instruction while club president Mrs. Robert Fick presided. Mrs. Chester Cagg won the traveling prize. Next meeting set for Nov 14 at Mrs. Roland Fender’s home.

Nelsonville Bob Wilson William R. Cox St. Charles St Wilson Robert Fick Chester Cagg Roland Mender Church St

Settlers to Meet Jacksonville Tonight

The Old Settlers Reunion Committee will convene at 7 this evening in the village building to discuss plans for the Jacksonville gathering.

Jacksonville Old Settlers

Blanchard to Work At First Base and Outfield

New York Yankees manager Ralph Houk announced that Johnny Blanchard will training at first base and the outfield in addition to catching. Houk signed a new two year contract to manage the Yankees at about 45000 dollars per year.

New York Johnny Blanchard New York Yankees Ralph Houk Blanchard Yankees

New York Rangers Top NHL Standings Early Season

The New York Rangers lead the National Hockey League two games into the 70 game schedule after beating Boston in their opener while two other league members have yet to start.

NEW York New York Rangers Boston

Peanut Butter's Half U S Peanut Crop Today

Nationwide agricultural note states roughly half of the edible peanut crop in the United States is processed into peanut butter. The figure reflects a year of strong demand and processing concentration.

United States

Regional Vocational Home Economics Meeting Held at Logan High

Twenty one teachers from Gallia Jackson Vinton Lawrence Meigs and Hocking counties attended the 19th regional meeting at Logan High School Tuesday afternoon. Margaret Eaton chaired 19A region duties with Wilma Christian as co chair and Ann Butler as secretary treasurer. 19B officers include Helen Beery Shirley Slater and Bess Shelso. Margaret Leggett spoke on The Slow Learner. Refreshments and a tour followed.

Logan Gallia Jackson Vinton Lawrence Meigs Hocking Logan High School Roy Shelso Thomas Slater LHS Harold Drake Roy Beery Starr-Wash Ington Margaret Eaton Fairland High School Proctorville Wilma Christian Symmes Valley Willoughby Ann Butler Allensville High School Allensville Helen Beery Starr-Washington Union Furnace Shirley Slater Bess Shelso Treasur Margaret Leggett

New Books Circulate Monday at Nelsonville Library

Nelsonville Public Library plans Monday circulation for a batch of new titles placed on reserve Friday and Saturday. Notable works include Best American Short Stories 1961, The Real and the Unreal, The New Ambassadors, A Place To Meet, Clock Without Hands, Six Miles of Fence, You Can Trust the Communists, and The Civil War in America.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Public Library Foley Landers Walsh Howard Perelman Orr Petersen Davidson Gilbert Griffin Rhoades Delaplane Dixon Moscow Armonas Brennan Peck

Lutheran Fellowship Supper Draws 46 At St Matthew

Logan A reports a covered dish supper preceded the Sunday program at St Matthew Lutheran Church Fellowship Group attended by 46 in the church education unit. Decorations featured an Autumnal motif. Dinner committee included Herman Humphrey The Plains Leslie Johnson and Robert Emerson. Dr Donald Perry Ohio University spoke on two years in Nigeria with slides. Other guests Gary Hiles and Beverly Miller attended.

Birth of son William Edward McCombs announced

Mr. and Mrs. John William McCombs announce the birth of a son, William Edward, born October 7 at Mount St. Mary Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Fred Adams of Nelsonville Route 2 and Mrs. Majel McCombs of Buchtel. Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William Monk of Nelsonville Route 2 and John McCombs of Nelsonville Route 1.

Nelsonville John William McCombs E. Franklin Sr William Edward Mount St. Mary Hospital Fred Adams Majel McCombs Buchtel William Monk John McCombs

Bible Club Teaches Matthew Lesson at Church

Ruth Heft Bible Boosters gathered in the First United Presbyterian Church library for October. The session used short sketches of Bible personalities with Matthew as the focus, drawn from Jesus Loved Them by Sam Patrick and Omar Garrison.

Cindy Lightfoot Rita Scarberry Cathy Smith Kate Stump Becky Klinebriel Karen Schmidt Beverly Crane Cindy Sommers Barbara Casner

Logan Calendar Highlights Evening Meetings

Governor Worthington chapter DAR hosts 7 p m at Mrs. William Brooker home with Frances Mathias assisting and Dorothy Kling as guest speaker. Hocking Valley Shrine No 51 supreme inspection at 8 p m in Masonic dining room with 6 30 p m dinner. Cosmopolitan Club at Mrs. James Barker home 7 30 p m. Laurel Valley Grange 7 30 p m program. Scotts Creek Social Club 8 p m at Scotts Creek school with Ohio agriculture discussion and potluck. Webb Summit Farm Bureau Advisory Council meets 8 p m at the Davis home. Sunday Oct 15 Couples Club of Presbyterian Church postponed to Oct 29.

Governor Worthington Dar William Brooker Glenwood Drive Frances Mathias Dorothy Kling Hocking Valley Shrine No Supreme Inspection Masonic Dining Mecca Brandt's Cosmopolitan Club James Barker Lake Logan Rd Laurel Valley Grange Scotts Creek Scotts Creek School Ohio

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Purdue University Lafayette Ind Trimble Unit Frank Meurer Louis Jewell Athens State Hospital Trimble de NI Peter Cushing Freda Jackson Martita Hunt Uneverral International Awe James Craig Martha Vickers John Savel Wscs Circle Mosures Mrs. Whaley Savings & Loan Savings and Loan Associations Nelsonville Home & Savings Association Washington D. H. Record-Herald Carpenter’s Kremlin Communist Party Supreme Soviet Thomas Romine Rendville Zada Cowdrick McArthur James McGuire Logan Group Rs. Ley Vesta Robinson Ommon Pleas Court Clubs Home Ee Dame Webb Hadley Lockbridge Streets Lilith Salamanca Schwarz Cordova Margaret Hope America Barker Lutheran Fellowship Bible Club Matthew Webb Summit Farm Bureau Advisory Council George Davis Couples Club of Presbyterian Church Shoe Store Haney's Post Logan, Ohio
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