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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1953

Page

11

Logan youths ordered to clean up school prank mess

A Union Furnace group of youths who celebrated Halloween early caused damage at Union Furnace School. They scattered oil cans and waste, removed several playground items, and struck the door with a pumpkin. They must restore the lawn entrance and equipment while authorities warn against vandalism and warn of juvenile court action for property damage.

Logan Union Furnace Spurgeon Metzler Hocking County A. J. Waldron Sol Ellinger

Proctor Rites Planned for Gore Veteran 68

Services are arranged for Claude O. Proctor 68 a World War I veteran who died Sunday night at his Gore home. A native of Hocking County he mined coal before enlisting in 1917 served in France with the AEF and lost a leg in combat. Survived by five brothers Clifford Flare Clyde Clarence Gore and Edward Proctor Oreville. The body remains at Leonard Funeral Home with services at 2 p.m. Wednesday conducted by Rev. Clyde Hinton. burial in Gore Cemetery.

LOGAN Claude O. Proctor Gore Hocking County Mr. Proctor Army France American Expeditionary Force Proctor Clifford Flare Clyde Clarence Proctor Edward Proctor Oreville Leonard Funeral Home Clyde Hinton Gore Cemetery

York Grange Names Committees for Year

York Grange 2436 met Friday at Grange Hall with Mrs. Elsie Weaver presiding. New committees named include Home Economics chaired by Mrs. Betty Cagg with members Mrs. Gertrude Nixon and Mrs. Eileen Burchfield, Flower led by Mrs. Bessie Warehime and Mrs. Venice Brown, Youth chaired by Mrs. Lena Huddy, and Legislative agent Edward Howard. Mrs. C. D. Duncan presented a hobo program and refreshments were served by the Home Economics committee.

York Grange Grange Hall Elsie Weaver Betty Cagg Gertrude Nixon Eileen Burchfield Flower Bessie Warehime Venice Brown Lena Huddy Edward Howard C. D. Duncan

Births and admissions at Hocking Valley Hospital

The Hocking Valley Hospital reports births for John Halby and Edgar Wilson both in Logan. Admissions include Mrs. Charles Woltz of Rockbridge, Mrs. Addie Funk of Logan, and others such as Mrs. Charlies Woolever with an infant daughter in Logan Route 2.

John Halby Logan Edgar Wilson Charles Woltz Rockbridge Medical Addie Funk Charlies Woolever W. R. Lowry Bremen William Miller Lloyd Steele McArthur Virginia Lutz Laurelville Galard May Haydenville Charles M. Devore

Educators Attend 58th SECEA Conference at Ohio University

Logan area educators will join the 58th annual Southeastern Ohio Education Association session at Ohio University October 29 30. George E Carr Logan school superintendent serves as secretary treasurer with S H Dillon Hocking County Schools on the resolutions committee.

Logan Hocking County Southeastern Ohio Education Association Ohio University George E. Carr S. H. Dillon Andrew H. Davis Tor Chester C. Penrod Starr-Washington Ohio University Center Even Lou Winner Margaret Rush Ruth Goodwin Florence Cook Nelsonville First Methodist Church George Christman Athens County

Nelsonville WSCS Meets With Symbolic Devotion

McClain-Dun can Circle 1 of the WSCS of the Methodist Church met Thursday at 7 30 p m at the L C Gray residence 210 Jefferson St with Mrs Gray Mrs Robert Green and Mrs Pearl Johnson as hostesses The program centered on WSCS Symbols That Live detailing a laurel wreath triangle representing the Holy Trinity and the world The center cross stood for the church engaged readers sang hymns and Quadrennial Goals were presented The business session was conducted by Mrs Edgar McClain Dessert was served to 20 members by the hostesses and Miss Jill Gray

Nelsonville McClain-Duncan WSCS Methodist Church L. C. Gray Jefferson St Gray Robert Green Pearl Johnson Bernice Cagg Orlando Howson Vernon Cagg Martha Neikirk Harry Stage Bess Higgins Kenneth Kinneer Bessie Warehime Edgar McClain Jill Gray

Jury verdict asked on validity of will

In Common Pleas Court Judge Harley Meyer filed an entry directing that the will’s validity be determined by jury verdict. The suit by Margaret Brown and others challenges a paper writing claimed as Emma C. Cook’s last will and testament, probate in Hocking County by executor James Shumaker. Co defendant Miss Ann Rush of Logan is named sole legatee.

Hocking County Shumaker Ann Rush Logan

Angle Changes Plea Gets Penn Sentence

Walter Angle, 58, of Logan, was sentenced to an indeterminate term in the Ohio Penitentiary after changing his plea to an indictment of cutting with intent to wound. Indicted Oct. 6, Angle had pleaded not guilty and sought a jury trial. Judge Harley Meyer imposed the sentence after the guilty plea. Levert Ellis of Logan filed the charge.

Logan Walter Angle Ohio Angle Harley Meyer Levert Ellis

Dr and Mrs Rauch Leave for San Diego

Dr. and Mrs. C. F. Rauch of Logan left Monday for San Diego California to visit their son Lt Charles Rauch and daughter in law. Lt Rauch serves in the Navy submarine service and is set for foreign duty. During the six months tour the wife will visit Logan and then stay with her parents in Montoursville Pennsylvania.

Logan C. F. Rauch San Diego Calif Charles Rauch Rauch Navy Montousville

VanBibber Divorce Filed in Hocking County Court

Robert L. VanBibber of Nelsonville Route 2 sues Lavonia Fay VanBibber in Hocking County Common Pleas Court for a divorce charging gross neglect and seeks equitable relief.

Logan Robert L. VanBibber Nelsonville Hocking County

Shrine entertains visiting supreme officers in Nelsonville gathering

Members of the White Shrine from several states attended a 5:30 pm dinner and 8 pm ceremonial session at First Presbyterian Church and Eagles Hall in Nelsonville. Visitors included Mrs. LaVerne M. Myers of Moline and A. B. Roessler of Cincinnati.

Nelsonville Hocking Valley Shrine 51 LaVerne M. Myers Moline Ill Supreme Worthy High A. B. Roessler Cincinnati Shepherds Charleston Harrisville Parkersburg Wheeling Huntington Barboursville W. Va Marietta Greenville Coshocton Zanesville Newwark Columbus Lancaster Athens Middletown Chillicothe Dayton Gallipolis Ohio Danville Minneapolis Supreme Officers Arthury Cit Phyliss Howe Virgene Agey Violet Reeves Wilmena Mender Eagles Hall Mary E. Bartlett Hocking Valley Shrine Ruth Rees Charles E. Struble Madge Jergensmier Hazel As Maian Paul Somers Anville

Trial Dates Set for Six Criminal and Two Civil Actions

Common Pleas Judge Harley Meyer assigned trial dates for six criminal and two civil cases. Virgil Edwards faces larceny on Oct 26, Luther Sowards on Oct 27 for larceny. Marion Meece for cutting with intent to wound on Oct 28. Charles Lively for failure to provide on Oct 29. Leonard Kinnison to be tried on two counts on Nov 2. Holcomb versus Chilcote and Brokaw versus Arledge set for Nov 3 and 5. Court opens at 9 a.m.

Logan Common Pleas Harley Meyer Virgil Edwards Luther Sowards Marion Meece Charles Lively Leonard Kinnison Holcomb Chilcote Brokaw Arledge

Defendant Denies Charges in Action

Logan defendant in the suit by Louise Coakley of Gore against William R. Coakley of Columbus denies arrears of 4196 for minor children support. He says after May 19, 1948 the court order was contested and reduced by agreement. He requests dismissal of the petition.

Logan Louise Coakley Gore William R. Coakley Columbus Coakley

Ida M Boals services held in Logan

Services for Mrs Ida M Boals wife of Clyde Boals of Logan Route 4 were conducted at 2 p m Monday at Leonard Funeral Home with Rev Roy Klingler officiating Music was performed by Mrs George Jurgensmier and Mrs Walter Leonard with Carl Spencer at the piano Pallbearers named were Miranda Casto James VanBibber Thomas Anderson William Richards Billy Brooks and John Monroe Burial followed in Morris and Lewis Cemetery Starr Township

Logan Ida M. Boals Clyde Boals Leonard Roy Klingler George Jurgensmier Walter Leonard Carl Spencer Miranda Casto James VanBibber Thomas Anderson William Richards Billy Brooks John Monroe Morris and Lewis Starr Township

Shawnee Social News From Can ton to Columbus

Local families from Shawnee Columbus Canton and Zanesville visit relatives and celebrate arrivals including Jack Abram becoming a father Oct 10 at Mount St. Marys Hospital Also social calls include Mrs Simpson Mrs Liska Mrs Oliver and others visiting New Lexington Columbus Junction ity McCunesville Hemlock and Junction City context shows a busy regional community network with multiple trips and gatherings.

Shawnee Clifford Dougherty Canton Dan Dougherty Columbus Birge Jaynes Laurence Simpson Portsmouth Clyde Wallace Henry Kuemmel Dana Bowers Middleport Dwight Browning Lewis Morgan Joe Callahan Zanesville Jack Abram Mount St. M Hospital Bryda Simpson Dorothy Liska Junctionity Mae Oliver New Lexington Martha Peyton Earl Simpson Garlinger McCunesville James Phoenix Hughes Robert Opperman Bob Carolyn Hodgson Hemlock Juanita Opperman Pat Callahan Tom Callahan Robert Hughes, Jr Margaret Hopkins

Logan Trade Club to Meet in October

October meeting of the Logan Trade Club is scheduled for 7 30 p m Wednesday in the assembly room of the Ohio Power Co office on E Main St The notices were sent to members by Burr O Nixon secretary of the club.

Logan Logan Trade Club Ohio Power Co E. Main St Burr O.nixon

Truck Tiies Solo Trip Down Warner Ave Hill

A coal truck rolled downhill after its brakes failed while Parked at the curb on Warner Ave. It collided with a 1953 sedan owned by George Blosser, buckling its hood and rear end and lifting the car’s rear off the pavement. William Hutchison Jr. and Mrs. Margaret Webb witnessed the incident as a wrecker towed both vehicles to a repair garage.

Hutchison George Blosser Warner Ave

Wilma Stewart and Richard Viney Wed in West Logan

Miss Wilma Jean Stewart and Richard A. Viney married at Pilgrim Holiness Church in West Logan with Rev. Frank C. Cleveland and Rev. Earl Pleman officiating. Attendants included Charlotte Stewart and Emma Viney. reception followed at the bride’s home. The couple reside on Charles Street West Logan after a brief wedding trip.

Pilgrim Holiness Church West Logan Wilma Jean Stewart Richard A. Viney Glouster Frank C. Cleveland First Baptist Church Joseph Stewart Charlotte Stewart Emma Viney Andrew Viney Jr Rolland Fisher Lancaster Robert E. Viney Detroit Stewart Charles St. West Logan

Canasta Party Hosted by Miss Bea Ross and Sister

Miss Bea Ross and her sister Mrs Zoa Blosser hosted a canasta party at the Ross Home. Guests included Mrs Amos Potts Miss Mary Louise Bowen Miss Elsie Martin Mrs Vern Bow en Miss Emma Petty and many others. Awards went to several guests including Mrs Stevenson Notestone Adair Potts Harman and Cherrington with Mrs Stevenson winning the door prize. A refreshment course was served by the co hosts.

Bea Ross Zoa Blosser Ross Amos Potts Mary Louise Bowen Elsie Martin Vern Bowen Emma Petty Joe White Della Webb M. H. Cherrington Crago Adair Edith Hines C. F. Ackers Harry Stevenson Edith Ellison Edgar Paul Carlton Bright Virgil Harman Laura Wilver Bess Mutchmore Della Bishop Charles Notestone John Allen Joe Case Harry Wright Lawrence Hack Stevenson Notestone Adair Potts Harman Cherrington

Women’s club endorses key levies and Amendment 2

Members of the Business and Professional Women’s Club endorsed health tuberculosis and school levies and Amendment 2 at their October meeting. They noted how the club aided them over the past year and refreshments were served. The arrangements committee included Miss Minnie Bowen, Miss Norma Jean Redick, Mrs. Ruth Case, Mrs. Janet Carr, Mrs. Gladys Webb and Mrs. Nancy Hartmann. The group attended St Paul’s Episcopal Church services celebrating National Women’s Week.

Business and Professional Women’s Club Minnie Bowen Norma Jean Redick Ruth Case Janet Carr Gladys Webb Nancy Hartmann St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Green couple marked 52nd wedding anniversary at Marietta dinner

Mr and Mrs Charles Green observed their 52nd wedding anniversary as guests of honor at a dinner in Marietta hosted by nephew William Wilkinson and Mrs Wilkinson. Also attending were Mr and Mrs Will Green of Philo who recently returned from a visit in Marietta.

Charles Green Marietta William Wilkinson

YWCA Adult Group Welcomes New Members in Lancaster

Mrs. Harry Meldrim and Mrs. Hollis McMillin joined the YWCA Adult Group at scout rooms. Textile painting and crocheting were enjoyed. A report on the Lancaster public relations committee meeting was presented by Mrs. Kenneth Wolfe.

Harry Meldrim Hollis McMillin YWCA Lancaster Kenneth Wolfe

Mogambo Opens Friday at Schine's Athena

MGM's tech colored safari epic Mogambo stars Clark Gable Ava Gardner and Grace Kelly. The adventure screens at Schine's Athena beginning Friday October 23 with safari filmed scenes in Africa. The first six correct entries win two tickets each. one more winner announced next Wednesday.

MGM Schine Clark Gable Ava Gardner Grace Kelly Safari Africa

Victor Reis To Speak At Garden Club Meet

extension floriculturist from Ohio State University Victor Reis will speak Thursday at 1 30 p m at the Hocking County Garden Club meeting in the Courthouse auditorium. He will discuss fall flower plantings and invites all interested members of the public to attend.

LOGAN Victor Reis Ohio State University Hocking County Garden Club Courthouse Reis Joseph Kag Garden Ub

Marriage Licenses Issued in Hocking County Probate Court

Logan area licenses issued to Harry E. Campbell 25 Lancaster and Garnet R. Blum 19 Logan Route 3 Richard L. Barnhart 19 filling station attendant Logan and Alice L. Brantner 19 waitress Logan.

Logan Hocking County Harry E. Campbell Lancaster Garnet R. Blum Richard L. Barnhart Alice L. Brantner

Visiting families and local moves noted in Linnle Swan column

Dr and Mrs C S Morgan of Corpus Christi Texas visit her parents Mr and Mrs Bert German who plan to spend winter with them. Mr and Mrs Robert Hayman of Illinois visit his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs C B Hayman. Hayman just returned from Germany serving in the Army. Mrs Mary Price installed conductor at Riverview Council D of A. Mr and Mrs S R Swan sold Parkersburg property and moved furnishings to their residence here. Postmaster and Mrs Marcinko and children visit relatives in Akron. Paul Lawrence family moved to Portland. Herbert Chambers of Middleport visiting Carl Chevalier. Eugene German of Pittsburgh spends days with his parents Mr and Mrs Bert German.

Long Bottom C. S. Morgan Corpus Christi Texas Bert German Robert Hayman Illinois C. B. Hayman Hayman Germany Mary Price Riverview S. R. Swan Parkersburg Charles Marcinko Akron Paul Lawrence Portland Herbert Chambers Middleport Carla Chevalier Eugene German Pittsburgh Linnle Swan

Cincinnati Markets Livestock Report Shows Mixed Prices

USDA market notes steady to higher in some categories with hogs 2500 head moderate, cattle lean to strong gains for cows and bulls, feeders and vealers steady to higher, lambs and sheep price ranges broad with pool shipments lifting top end. Stronger values appear for choice and prime beef in limited lots.

Cincinnati Livestock Cincinnati USDA

Butter Poultry Eggs Prices Report from Cincinnati

The Cincinnati market lists eggs fob Cincinnati with 26-28 ounce fryer categories, heavy hens 21-23, light 18-19, roosters 16-17, turkeys heavy hens 37-38, young toms 31-22. Butter wholesale 72. Potatoes 2.25-4.00.

Cincinnati U.S

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