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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1962
Page
2
Logan Kiwanis Club heard a program on Alcoholics Anonymous led by Rich ard Emig of Columbus with Police Chief Roy Kelch as chair. Emig explained that an alcoholic is never cured but can arrest the disease much like a diabetic and that AA operates on a 24 hour basis with open discussions and personal battles shared to foster self respect and sobriety.
At a VFW Auxiliary meeting plans for the Gold Star Mothers dinner were completed. The dinner will be held Wednesday Oct 24 at Harburger's restaurant. A hospital party in Chillicothe is planned for early November and an American flag will be presented to the Gibisonville EUB Church on Sunday Oct 21. Inspection is set for Oct 23. Mrs Louise Crane donated the gift won by president Mrs Jennie Norris.
Four Logan boys including an 11 year old and three 12 year olds were arraigned in Juvenile Court on charges of stealing about $75 in merchandise, mainly fishing tackle, from seven Logan shops on Oct 2. They were placed on probation by Juvenile Judge Rhea Bangert Brown. The thefts targeted Sears, G C Murphy, Firestone, Jack's Surplus City, Diebels Bait Shop, Harden and Helber, and Super Duper Stores.
City police investigated a Culver Street and Second Street collision at 8:20 p.m. involving Richard C. Jones, 50, of Logan, and Randall Hampton, 18, of Logan Route 1. Both cars had minor damage. Jones was cited for failure to yield, pled innocent, then found guilty with a $10 fine and costs, suspended.
Admitted Alva Nichols Logan medical and Mrs. Margaret McDermitt Logan medical. Discharged Mrs. George Culp and daughter Logan and Mrs. Enoch Toops and daughter Amanda. Logan Gary Van Fossen 21 Laurelville Route saw mill worker and Shirley Ann Pritchard 16 Laurelville Route 2 at home. Logan fire department called to Willi Chambers residence Falls Mill at 6 48 a m to extinguish an automobile fire causing damage.
A list of local events for Wednesday and Thursday includes advisory council at the Masure home, regular and auxiliary meetings, church and Grange gatherings, a hospital auxiliary dinner at Brandt's with twig reports and officer elections, Homemakers Club, D of A lodge, team practice, Bible study, PTAs, Girl Scout activities with cookie bring, hospital talk by Dr Owen Yow, entertainment by sixth graders, West and East PTOs, a Halloween party with prizes and refreshments policy, Tourist Club luncheon at Blosser's, and a Duplicate Club meeting at Glenview Party House. Thursday features Sewing Club at Winder residence and a potluck.
Ernest Hartman serves as program chairman for the Logan Rotary Club with guest W. W. Keburh of General Tire Akron presenting a film on infrared detection, chemical fuels, solid propellants, anti submarine research, avionics by a subsidiary, and plastics for missiles. A Rainbow School update by Mrs. Fred Good was reported. New Logan Auxiliary officers to be elected at October 17 dinner at Brandt's with Lavon Goodlye as guest speaker.
The October meeting in the school cafeteria chaired by Mrs. Leslie Duffey voted to support the proposed bond issue for a new Hocking Valley Hospital. Miss Eleanor MacGregor led a lesson on Better Buymanship. Plans for the Nov. 15 Christmas Fair were announced.
Mrs Ralph Fick was elected worthy matron of Venus Chapter No 76 OES at the Thursday night meeting in the Masonic Temple. James E Shaw was named worthy patron and other officers were announced with installation set for Friday November 23. Grand Chapter of Ohio officers will be in Cleveland October 30 to November 1. Venus Chapter will host a dinner and program October 25 at 6 15 p m.
Local residents and guests are noted in a series of visits and moves across towns. Ruth Batey Marian Batey and Hallie Roush joined trips to the Fenton Glass Factory in Williamstown while Richard Roush recuperates in Morgantown. The Stewart and Roush families report births and relocations as others travel from Ripley to New Haven and Hartford visits are recorded.
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