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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1950

Page

10

Library Levy Explained to Logan Kiwanis Club

Logan Kiwanis heard librarian Evalan Hansel explain the library's role beyond books and urged support for a four tenths mill levy in the November election. A bookmobile, extended hours, music and children records, motion pictures, and a ceiling projector were cited as needed improvements to broaden access and services.

Logan Evalan Hansel Logan-Hocking County Logan Kiwanis Club Hansel

Pioneer Youth Halloween Party Set for Tonight

Logan announces the Pioneer Youth Party to be held at 8 p.m. in Pocahontas Hall with attendees masked. Girls should bring pumpkin pie. event also serves as a meeting for 4 H Club junior leaders led by Jean Thrush, Gertrude Konkler, and Herman Thrush.

Logan Pioneer Youth Pocahontas Hall Jean Thrush Gertrude Konkler Herman Thrush

All County Chorus and Band Planned in Hocking County

Logan area schools vote to form an all county chorus and an all county band. Rehearsals every two weeks start next month for vocal work, with band practice beginning in January. Grace V. Orr to lead vocal group and Mary Jane McKinley to chair the instrumental group.

East PTA Showcases Ohio Industry Films At Meeting

At the East PTA gathering in the school auditorium a program of motion pictures titled Oddities of Ohio Industry Ohio's Good Earth and Ohio State Fair was shown. The films were provided by Standard Oil Co via J B Waldron of Logan. Mrs Eva lan Hansel librarian discussed the proposed four tenths mill levy to fund library service across the county. The sixth grade won the traveling picture frame for highest parent turnout at the October meeting. New secretary Mrs Wayne Whitcraft succeeds Mrs Lloyd Heinlein who moved away. Esther O'Neill former principal spoke briefly. Refreshment committee listed as well.

Hansel Jim Barker Paul Holtzen Wilbur Oeffler Union Furnace Cleon Tucker Richard Zay Ralph Poston Kiwanis Club Logan Service Organization Logan East Pta Ohio Good Earth Standard Oil Co J. B. Waldron Evalan Hansel Wayne Whitcraft Lloyd Heinlein Esther O'Neill Marvin Dicken Charles Bryant Gladys Clutton Shirley Thomas Palmer

Tax Stamps Receipts Continue at High Rate in Logan

Ralph W. Moorhead, Hocking County treasurer, reports last week’s sales of tax stamps at 4799.32 dollars, up 1716.78 over the prior year’s week. Year to date purchases rise by 26635.31 compared with 1949’s period, indicating continued strong demand.

Logan Hocking County Ralph W. Moorhead Moorhead

DAV to Dedicate Buchanan Memorial Tonight

The Disabled American Veterans post will dedicate the Sam C. Buchanan Memorial during tonight's regular meeting. Keith Schultz, commander, says the late Mr. Buchanan is regarded as founder of the local chapter. A luncheon will follow the memorial service.

Logan Sam C. Buchanan Keith Schultz DAV Mr. Buchanan Schultz

Hocking Valley Hospital Admits Local Patients

John T. Malone of New Plymouth Route 1 undergoes surgery along with Shirley K. Pratt of Logan. A son is born to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hoy of Logan and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Jess Stevens of Rockbridge Route 1. Dismissals include Mrs. R. B. Sinnott and Mrs. Howard Linscott of Logan. O J Hysell Bill Ramsey and Charlie Geil plan several days of fishing in Tennessee.

John T. Malone New Plymouth Shirley K. Pratt Logan Ray Hoy Jess Stevens Rockbridge Tennessee O. J. Hysell Bill Ramsey Charlie Geil

Ada Margaret Beckley obituary and local notices

Death of Ada Margaret Beckley in Athens follows six years of failing health. Longtime family lines include trainer and Morris families with surviving son Francis O. McLaughlin and second husband Walter Beckley. Local items note visitors, births, garden club meeting, and navy training of Duane McLaughlin at Great Lakes.

J. B. Palmer Vinton Township J. E. Bacus South Columbus Duane McLaughlin Navy Great Lakes, Ill J. H. Hector Columbus Bill Hoctor Springfield Ruth Dickman Hamden Mary Dennison Chesapeake Daphne McLaughlin Alene Head Gladys Pierce Dwight McLaughlin

Mrs Craft Hosts Past Matrons Group at Spring Street Home

GLOUSTER Mrs W A Craft hosted the Past Matrons Association at her Spring Street home Friday evening Mary Gamwell vice president led the meeting roll call featured October readings and contests Hostess served refreshments to a list of members including Vernice Antle Esta Haskins Adeline Blower Lena FE Davis Elinor Anderson Glenna Reese Ora Kittle Sara Williams

Loyal Daughters Class Holds October Meeting

The Loyal Daughters Class of the Church of Christ in Glouster met in the church social rooms with vice president Mrs. A. C. McCance in charge. After a potluck supper, program items included songs, scripture by Mrs. J. H. Henshaw, readings by Mrs. Lalla Danford, Miss Frances Thomas, and Mrs. W. R. Balderson Sr. The group voted a $5 donation to the Chilean Mission and named a nominating committee: Mrs. Balderson, Mrs. E. J. Eddy, and Mrs. Ernest Jones. Other attendees included Mrs. Hadley Stahl, Evelyn Bailey, Mrs. H. F. Kittle, Mrs. Bertine Eberts and her son Bobby.

W. R. Balderson South America Balderson E. J. Eddy Ernest Jones Hadley Stahl Evelyn Bailey H. F. Kittle Bertine Eberts Bobby

Holiday on Ice visit and lodge notices in Glouster area

Visitors including Miss Eulalia Healy and Mr and Mrs T A Healy of Columbus stopped in Glouster to see Holiday on Ice. Marcelline Rebekah Lodge plans a ritual at the Wallace home in Trimble on Thursday afternoon. The Rothwell Club will meet at Mrs R C Galloway’s Glouster home on Thursday at 2 p.m.

Glouster A. M. Healy Eulalia Healy T. A. Healy Columbus Vern Lamborn Dale Thompson Johnny Patty Pickerington Marcellne Rebekah Pearl Wallace Wallace Trimble Rothwell Rothwell Club R. C. Galloway

Clerk Resigns From Hocking County Relief Department

Mrs. Virginia McGhee of Union Furnace resigns as relief department clerk due to ill health. A. R. Hummel reports the director. She joined the department in March 1949 and the county commissioners will appoint her successor.

LOGAN Virginia McGhee Union Furnace Hocking County Relief Department A. R. Hummel

Study Club Kans Bazaar Bake Sale Planned

GLOUSTER The Junior Progressive Study Club met at Mrs. Glenn McDonald’s home Monday evening. President Mrs. Roger Kittle led the meeting which approved a bazaar and bake sale soon. Superintendent Karl Bodenbender spoke on the four mill school levy to be voted in November and distributed school finances pamphlets.

Glouster Progressive Study Glenn McDonald Roger Kittle Karl Bodenbender Ray Lange Wilbur Balderson Helen Edna Binderbasin Willis Blower John Cunningham Enlow Grubbs Richard Guinther Robert Horn Eugene Jones Richard Morris Charles Patton Frances Thomas Gilbert Stephenson Evelyn Bailey Vernon Leuck

Logan High Students Win Silver Trophy

Logan High School vocational agriculture students Carl Derr Bill North and Bob Beery represented Ohio at the National Livestock Judging in Kansas City winning a silver trophy for outstanding performance. Eight teams earned gold and seven, including Logan, took silver with North earning gold as an individual and Derr bronze while Beery received honorable mention.

Logan Logan High School Ohio Kansas City Carl Derr Bill North Bob Beery

California Relative Killed by Truck

Mrs. A. M. Healy of Santa Monica, California, learned her brother George's wife was struck by a truck and killed instantly. The husband had just returned home from major surgery when the accident happened. The couple visited relatives in Glouster about eleven years ago.

Glouster A. M. Healy Santa Monica California George

Harmuth Hosts Sewing Club in Glouster

Mrs. Mildred Harmuth entertained the McLeish Sewing Club at Wishbone Restaurant in Glouster Thursday evening. Faye Nott won the prize. refreshments served to eight ladies and guest Ruth Kloh. The group plans a Halloween party Friday October 27 at Bernice Lowery’s home.

Mrs Snyder Returns from Fort Knox Visit

Mrs. Snyder returned Sunday evening from Fort Knox Kentucky after spending two days visiting her husband Amos. Austin spent the first of the week with his sister in Logan.

Glouster Eugene B. Snyder Fort Knox Amos Austin Logan

Priscilla Class Plans Meeting At Glouster Home

The Priscilla Class of Glouster Methodist Sunday School will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at 43 Spring Street the home of Mrs Ralph Hines. Members are asked to bring cancelled sales tax stamps.

Glouster Priscilla Glouster Methodist Sunday School Ralph Hines Spring Street

Mrs Pearl Wallace 45 Dies in Trimble Home

Mrs Pearl Wallace died at her Trimble home Tuesday at 12 30 pm. She leaves husband Pearl two sons Allen and Donnie of the home one daughter Mrs Max Creashbaum Newcomerstown two brothers Melville McCune Trimble and Dow McCune Nelsonville. Funeral Friday 2 pm Trimble Church of Christ Rev Gilbert Courtney officiating burial Maplewood Cemetery. Friends may call at the home.

Glouster Pearl Wallace Trimble Pearl Allen Donnie Max Creashbaum Newcomerstown Melville McCune Dow McCune Nelsonville Trimble Church

Loyal Wom en class to meet after service Friday

The Loyal Women’s Class of the Church of Christ will hold a class meeting after the church service Friday evening. Committee members are Mrs. Patience Wallace, Mrs. Lucy Pedicord and Mrs. Lennie Snowden.

Glouster Loyal Women's Class Church of Christ Patience Wallace Lucy Pedicord Lennie Snowden

Also Mentioned on This Page

WEA Pioneer Youth Party L.a.faires High St Broad St All-County Chorus East PTA Buchanan Hocking Valley Hospital R. B. Sinnott Howard Linscott Panglers Urplus Toreave Army H.B.T RTS Work Sox Radcliff Mrs. Craft Loyal Daughters Relief Department Kans Bazaar Bake Sale Ard Paisley Luckoff Yank Glouster, Ohio Mrs. Harmuth Mrs. Snyder Uhlman S. Court ST Bai
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