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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1953

Page

8

County reports first polio case in Hocking County

Logan Hocking County Health Department announced infantile paralysis in 12 year old Larry Lee Green of 320 Washington Ave Logan. Diagnosis shifted from suspected polio to a definite polio case at Children's Hospital Columbus and his type remains unconfirmed. He is a Logan junior high seventh grade band member. Previous county polio case was December last year, with five cases in 1952.

Logan Hocking County Logan-Hocking County Logan Junior High School

Two indictees change pleas in Hocking County court

Two men indicted by the Hocking County grand jury appeared before Judge Harley Meyer to change pleas. Marion Meece pleaded guilty to cutting with intent to wound and received a suspended sentence with three years probation. Leonard Kinnison changed pleas to guilty on two counts and was ordered to pay child support and wife support weekly, with a total $1500 bond posted.

Orrville Wayne County Patricia Kinnison

Claude Proctor Rites Conducted at Logan

Funeral services for Claude Proctor of Gore were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Leonard funeral home with Rev. Clyde Hinton officiating. Music featured Mrs. George Jurgensmier and Mrs. Walter Leonard with Carl Spence on piano. Pallbearers were Vaughn Collins, Tom Brandt, Delbert Marstiller, Jesse Columber, Lloyd Fraizer and Harvey Ray. Graveside military honors were rendered by American Legion, Disabled American Veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars, with Taps by bugler Harry Kitchen.

Man Injured At Bridge Job North Of Logan

Thurlow Mert of Columbus received emergency care at Hocking Valley Hospital and was later taken by ambulance to St Francis Hospital. He worked for George Igel and Co. on a Route 75 bridge project near Webb's Summit when his left hand was mangled by crane gears.

LOGAN Hocking Valley Hospital Thurlow Mert Columbus St. Francis Hospital Mert George Igel and Co Webb

Tax Board OKs Salt Creek Township fund transfer

The Ohio Board of Tax Appeals approved the Salt Creek Township trustees request to move 1800 dollars from the general fund to the road and bridge fund. Notification of the approval went to the Hocking County Common Pleas Court.

Logan Ohio Board of Tax Appeals Salt Creek Township General Fund Road and Bridge Fund Hocking County Common Pleas Court

Births at Hocking Valley Hospital

Mr and Mrs Richard Goss of Logan Route 2 report a son. Mrs Dorothy Cox admitted for medical care. Mrs Fred Thomas Logan Mrs John Halby Logan and infant son Mrs Donald Ansel Prospect and Joan W Sherrard New Straits ville are listed among missed admissions.

Richard Goss Logan Dorothy Cox Fred Thomas John Halby Donald Ansel Prospect New Straitsville

Portland club meeting and weekend visits report

The Woman's Society of Christian Service met Oct 14 at Mrs. Charles Sharp's home with Mrs. B. F. Price presiding. Guests and members shared refreshments. The November gathering is planned at Mrs. W. G. McKelvey's home. Several Akron visitors and local residents were noted, and Racine High School Band received PTA funds from a recent fundraising refreshment sale.

Portland Woman's Society of Christian Service Charles Sharp B. F. Price Wilma Wells B. Price Howard Ebershbach Hyatt Parsons Harry Swan W. G. McKelvey Byron Roush Earl Wells Annica Sue Guinn Parkersburg Ralph McDade John Larson Racine Clara Larson PTA C Larson

Marriage License for Daubenmire and Mason in Logan

Dale E. Daubenmire age 19 a shoe worker and Ann M. Mason age 17 a clerk from Logan Route 1 obtained a marriage license. The couple reside in Logan and are listed with no additional witnesses or conditions noted.

Dale E. Daubenmire Logan Ann M. Mason

Churches in Logan schedule weekly services and events

Logan churches list service times themes and activities. nazarene worship 10:30 am revival topics. jehovah's witnesses bible study schedule. methodists youth and board meetings. lutheran and evangelical of various parishes hold Sunday school and evening worships. gospel party, choir rehearsals, and missionary events noted across congregations.

Church OF the Nazarene NYPS Hi-Ny Jehovah's Witnesses Women’s Society For Christian Service Trinity Luteeran ST. Matthew Lutheran Sunday School Tomas Guzman Mexico City Capital University Seminary Columbus SEC Luther League Federation Lind Arena Zanesville Hocking First Evangelical United Brethren Salt Creek Valley Pilgrim Holiness Church Gore Circuit EUB C. P. Hinton Gore Oroville Fellowship Carbon Hill Methodist Herbert Harris Missionary Society

North Mason Rural Youth elects new officers at meeting

The North Mason Order Rural Youth elected officers for the coming year led by president Tom Fry and vice president Clarence Yager with Alberta Fry as secretary and Hazel Roush as treasurer. A Halloween party at Arnet Roush home will be the next gathering. Refreshment committee includes Bill Lewis Web Roberts and Jamie Carter.

Upper Flats North Mason Order Tom Fry Clarence Yager Alberta Fry Hazel Roush Naomi Yeager Arnet Roush Grace Brown Bill Lewis Web Roberts Jeannie Carter Frank McDermitt Jesse Brown Furt Rogers Gary Rood Columbus Fairfield County Fair Lancaster H. S. Rood Rogers Mr. Rogers Ray Ro Mary Lee Stevie Douglas Gus Douglas Grimms Landing A. P. Roush FFA Kansas City Marcus Weaver Howard Brown Oak Hill Peniel Church Rupert Rice S. F. Slaughter Paul Rickard Alah Fry Edith Berkley Tracy Short Harold Lewis Glen Thompson Carl Sebrell Margaret Swetard Homer Hicks

Gravel Plant Receives Permit To Discharge Waste

Logan Hocking health officials received notice that F. H. Brewer Co. of Lancaster obtained a permit to discharge industrial washings from its Enterprise plant into the Hocking River. The permit runs to March 1, 1954, contingent on plans to separate waste from sand and gravel and approval by the Ohio Department of Health. Residents of Nelsonville protested higher water treatment costs from river contamination.

Logan Logan-Hocking Co Department of Health Hocking River F. H. Brewer Co Lancaster Enterprise Route 33 Ohio Department of Health Nelsonville Brewer Ohio Water Pollution Control Board

Mexican Missionary Guest Minister At St. Matthew Lutheran

Logan Tomas Guzman of Mexico City will speak at St. Matthew Lutheran Church Sunday worship. He studies at Capital University Theological Seminary in Columbus and plans to return to Mexico as an American Lutheran Church missionary after completing his ministry training.

Logan—Tomas Guzman Mexico City St. Matthew Lutheran Church Paul Warner Guzman Capital University Theological Seminary Columbus Mexico American Lutheran Church

Puritan Road Birthday Gathering for 60th Person

Mr and Mrs Jacob Rothgeb hosted a family reunion on October 18 honoring his 60th birthday. It marked the first full family gathering in 12 years with many relatives from Beaver Gallipolis Morgan Center and nearby towns attending.

Puritan Road Jacob Rothgeb Morgan Center Arthur Perry Shirley Sharon Beaver Ora Rothgeb Mamie Perry Jimmie Arta Rothgeb Melva Rothgeb

Local families share visits and travels this weekend

Edgar Eberts was released from Holzer Hospital on Saturday. Several relatives and friends visited or hosted gatherings including Mr. and Mrs. Charles Loudermilk, Mr. and Mrs. Harley McWilliams, and families from Wellston Hamden and Cleveland. Ronald Bail, Walter Frazee, and Pvt. Ronnie Potts are noted guests or residents in the area.

Edgar Eberts Eldon Eberts Holzer Hospital Paul McWilliams Charles Loudermilk Wellston Harley McWilliams Hamden E. S. Cottrill Herb Cottrill Jerry Fain John Riddle Cleveland Albert Kirkendall Chicago Homer Haburn Columbus Elizabeth Wiseman Irene Raymond Cottrill Rosa Haburn Ricky Wiseman Glen Eberts Walter Frazee

Community Visitors and Family Notes Across Regions

Mr and Mrs Dewey Good and family visited relatives in West Virginia. Mr and Mrs Francis Cottrill visited her parents near Radcliffe. T R Woodall of Akron spent the weekend with his parents A O Woodall. Clifford Unree and George Killin are building new milk houses. Ross Baker visited Bennie Knox. Easter and Linda Farley visited Pattie Terry. Several attended a home demonstration at Mrs Clara Phillips. Mr and Mrs Rodney Sprouse spent a weekend in Columbus with Mr and Mrs Paul Crosby.

Ewington Dewey Good West Virginia Francis Cottrill Radcliffe T. R. Woodall Akron A. O. Woodall Clifford Unree George Killin Ross Baker Bennie Knox Easter Linda Farley Pattie Terry Kathleen Gree Alice Chatfield Helen Sprouse Vivian Tope Verna Woodall Clara Phillips Rodney Sprouse Columbus Paul Crosby

Yale Parade and Pageant Planned for Nov 29 in Logan

Logan Trade Club Band Boosters and Ministerial Association will co produce the 1954 Christmas parade and religious pageant set for Sunday November 29. A master committee led by Jim Wells will oversee fundraising with a $2000 goal and solicitations run November 3 to 19. Bands from southeastern Ohio and local churches will participate and float entries are invited.

Logan Logan Trade Club Band Boosters Logan Ministerial Association Ministerial Association Jim Wells Ohio Department of Natural Resources United States John Hunsaker Lavon Goodhve Ned Gabriel Arthur Gasser MacDonald Watson William Gasbarro Burr Nixon Paul N. Warner Charles P. Foy J. R. Young Trade Club William S. Miller Goodlive Nixon Gabriel Watson Munsaker

Holzschuh Weaver engagement and Laurelville wedding set

Mrs Kathleen Karshner announces the engagement of Barbara Ann Holzschuh to Robert Ray Weaver. The double ring ceremony will be performed by Rev John McRoberts at Evangelical United Brethren Church Laurelville at 3:30 p.m. November 1. Holzschuh is with Ohio Bell. Weaver with Ohio Fuel Gas and a Laurelville High School graduate.

Kathleen Karshner Laurelville Barbara Ann Holzschuh Robert Ray Weaver Clifton Weaver John McRoberts Evangelical United Brethren Church of Miss Holzschuh Laurelville High School Ohio Bell Telephone Co Weaver U. S. Army Korea Ohio Fuel Gas Co

Shower Held for Paul David Mock at Parents’ Home

A Monday evening baby shower honored Paul David Mock, 10 months old, at the Mock home. Hostesses Mrs. Fred Gribble and Mrs. Harold Bryan served refreshments. Attending were Mrs. McCambridge of New Lexington, James Gault and daughter, Clara Smith, Mrs. John Guess, Mrs. Addison Frey, Mrs. Robert Bryan, Myron Stoltz, Spurgeon Metzler, Richard Price, John Parry, Edwin Spencer, and others.

Paul David Harry V. Mock Fred Gribble Harold Bryan McCambridge New Lexington Mock James Gault Clara Smith John Guess Addison Frey Robert Bryan Myron Stoltz Spurgeon Metzler Richard Price John Parry Edwin Spencer

Logan Couple to Wed at Trinity Lutheran Church

Homer Mason of Logan announces the approaching marriage of his daughter Anna Marie Mason to Dale Daubenmire son of Mr and Mrs Levi Daubenmire of Logan. Both are employed in Logan with Anna Marie at Morris Store and Dale at H C Godman Shoe Co. Rev Paul Holtzen will officiate at the ceremony Sunday Oct 25 at Trinity Lutheran Church.

Homer Mason Logan Anna Marie Dale Daubenmire Levi Daubenmire Miss Mason Mr. Daubenmire Morris H. C. Godman Shoe Co Paul Holtzen Trinity Lutheran Church

October Book of the Month Club Meeting at Miss Webb's

The October meeting of the Book of the Month Club convened Monday evening at Miss Della Webb’s home. Mrs. Howard Nowels reviewed A J Cronin’s Beyond This Place. New members welcomed: Mrs. Margaretta Hudson, Miss Marguerite Kellerman, and Miss Josephine Lowrie.

Della Webb Howard Nowels A. J. Cronin Miss Webb Margaretta Hudson Marguerite Kellerman Josephine Lowrie

Just-for-Fun Club Hosts Meeting at Mrs Tansky Home

Mrs John Tansky opened her home for a Just-For-Fun Club meeting last Thursday night. Games followed by refreshments served by the hostess to Mrs Joe Schrader, Mrs Hiram Davidson, Mrs Joe Gano, Mrs Doyen Hartman and Mrs Carl Wahl.

John Tansky Joe Schrader Hiram Davidson Joe Gano Doyen Hartman Carl Wahl

Rally Day Service At South Bethel EUB Church

Sixty-two attended the rally day service at South Bethel EUB Church in Silver Ridge with 52 in Sunday school. The program featured children and young people, a christening for Ray Allen Watson, and Men's Day themed sermons by Rev. W A Frost.

Tuppers Plains South Bethel Everett Watson Frost Garrett Christy Mr. Bailey Chester Warren VanMeter Near Alfred South Bethel Church Maxine Norma Hawk Janet Christy Sharon Lina Mae Summerfield Shirlene Karen Philip Cassel Lila Linda Bahr Kay Roger Jackie Bahr Cheryl Bentz Larry Gary Smith Donna Jeanne Bahr Faye Watson Ann Summerfield

Powerful Ribs Strengthen Body Walls Against Pressure

The article notes that ribs help resist external pressure and that whales can endure hundreds of psi yet have only nine pairs of ribs, the fewest among mammals.

Mass Meeting Of Methodists Set For Oct 28 In Lancaster

Logan district announces a Methodist mass meeting on October 28 at First Methodist Church Lancaster. Supper at 6 p.m. features speaker Mrs. Werner with Korea slides. Bishop Werner speaks at 8 p.m. on The Church Extension Program. Open to the public. reservations through Rev. Benton.

Logan Lancaster Stanley T. Benton Logan First Methodist Church Hazen G. Werner Korea First Methodist Church of Werner Methodist Church Ohio Benton

Five Witnesses Defy Probers In Canton Hearing

Five witnesses who refused to answer nearly all key questions before the Ohio Un-American Activities Commission may face contempt charges. Commission chairman Sam Devine said a decision will come two weeks after review of yesterday’s testimony. State Sen. Wilbur L. Shull suggested a judge’s ruling may back contempt proceedings.

Canton Ohio Ohio Un-American Activities Commission Commission Sam Devine Wilbur L. Shull Franklin County

Stallings announce birth of son Gail David at Mansfield City Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. David Stallings announce the birth of a son, Gail David, at Mansfield City Hospital. The mother and baby returned to the home of Mrs. Stalling’s parents in New Lexington. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Stallings. A parish charity shower and pot luck supper are planned for the Sisters of Charity at St. Bernard church with local Altar-Rosary Society and CLC members hosting.

Sisters of Charity Ned Walters van Wert Merle Levering Charlene Vernon Levering Emmett Levering Columbus Jerry Judith Ann Ann Harper Charlies Harper Ohio State University Hom Chester Post Robert Ochs Wooley Malta Emmett Severn Mary Chappelear Pauline Benedict Mary Bulick Perry County Gail E. Wallace Somerset PTO Gaston Sicilian Clyde Myers Aubrey Mitchell Helen Fenneken Kenneth Fouts Zanesville J. Richardson

Fire Drives 200 In Elderly Home To Safety

A blaze tore through the Presbyterian Home for Widows and Single Women in Philadelphia forcing about 200 residents to evacuate. None were hurt, though many residents, including bedridden women, had to flee to safety.

Philadelphia Presbyterian Home For

Appointment of Athens Administrator for Pauline Zenner Estate

W. E. Rosenheimer of Athens Ohio is appointed administrator with will annexed of the estate of Pauline S Zenner deceased in Athens County. Dated September 29 1953. John P Newcomb probate judge of said county.

W. E. Rosenheimer Athens Ohio Pauline S. Zenner Athens County John P Newcomb Said County E. M. Conant Julian Gift John F. Newcome Said

Appointment of Administrators for Ruth L. Winner Estate

Notice that P. T. Winner and Lois B. Winner of Stewart Ohio have been named administrators of Ruth L. Winner's estate, late of Stewart Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims with the fiduciaries within four months. John F. Newcomb.

P. T. Winner Lois B. Winner Stewart Ohio Ruth L. Winner Athens County John F. Newcomb Ruth E. Lontz Sunnyside Drive Athens Dudley M. Lontz City of Athens Said

Executrix and Admin Appointments Notified in Athens County

notices announce Geraldine F. Vocke of Frost appointed Executrix of Miriam M. Petty estate in Troy Township and E M Con ant of Athens named Administrator of Julian Gift estate. William Dwyer and Mary Ellen Dwyer named in relation to deceased Mary Ellen Dwyer. Alfred Lowell Cole named Administrator of Harvey J. Smith estate. All dated October 1953 in Probate Court Athens County Ohio.

Geraldine F. Vocke Frost Athens County Ohio Miriam M. Petty Troy Township John F. Newcomb

Divorce Petition Alleges Cruelty in Athens County Case

Olive E. Chapman by Nora G. Hall her mother and next friend filed for divorce and child custody against Karl D. Chapman who is at an unknown residence. Hearing set for on or after November 14, 1953 in the Court of Common Pleas of Athens County Ohio. Rowland and Rowland serve as attorneys.

Karl D. Chapman Olive FE. Chapman Nora G. Hall Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Olive E. Chapman Rowland & Rowland Gotw

Sheriff’s Sale Of Real Estate In Athens County Ohio

Public auction to sell at the court house in Athens on Monday November 23 1933 at 1 30 PM the west end of the north half of Fraction 22 Town 7 Range 12 Ohio Company purchase containing about 66 13 acres with coal rights. Appraised at 660 00 minimum bid two thirds required. Terms cash. George Bateman sheriff deputy Dorothy J Parmiter co attorney Berry. 10 16 Sotw

State of Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Court Edward H. Lasch Ohio Thomas N. Black Court House Athens Bern Town Range Ohio Company Bernes Ae George Bateman Dorothy J. Parmiter Co. FE. Berry

Notices of Inventories in Six Estates

Executor and heirs are notified that Inventories and Appraisements have been filed in the estates of Ella H. Bingman Mary Ellen Dwyer Frances Kilgore William Mills S. S. Shaw Robert C. Whitmore William A. Whitmore Ruth L. Winner The hearing before the Probate Court is set for November 4 1953 at 9 AM Interested parties may file exceptions by five days prior to hearing.

Ella H. Bingman Eila Bingman Mary Ellen Dwyer Frances Kilgore William Mills S. S. Shaw Robert C. Whitmore William A. Whitmore Ruth L. Winner John F. Newcomb

Foreclosure Sale Notice In Sharpsburg Ohio

The State of Ohio Athens County The First National Bank plaintiff vs Howard E Par sons et al defendants Case No 20413 sheriff sale at the Athens County Courthouse Athens Ohio on November 16 1953 at 1 30 PM beginning at an iron pin NW corner of Lot No 2 Sharpsburg Bern Township containing one fifth of an acre more or less the premises deeded to Anna Schuler and later transferred appraisal 1090.00 sale cash in hand. Deputy Bolin Walker.

State of Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Court First National Bank Chesterhill Ohio Howard E. Parsons Athena Athens Bern Sharpsburg Bern Township Hio Anna Schuler FE. P Totman J. R. Sands Wallace G Alta Mae Pierce da Borge Bateman Dorothy J. Parmiter Bolin & & Walker

Citizens Telephone Company dissolves and winds up affairs

Notice from The Citizens Telephone Company of Coolville Ohio that it has elected to dissolve and wind up its affairs. The certificate of dissolution was filed with the Ohio Secretary of State on October 16 19. Pearl Russell of Coolville Ohio serves as president.

Dinsui-L Llon Citizens Telephone Company Tuppers Plains Ohio Coolville Secretary of State of

Public road vacation hearing set in Athens County

Notice states under Ohio law a petition by eighteen Athens County freeholders seeks vacation of a public road along old U S Route 33 north of current Route 33 in section 36 town 12 range 15 and river lots 657 658 650 660. The Board fixes viewing for November 9 1953 and hearing for November 16 1953 at 10:00 a m EST at the County Commissioners office.

Ohio Athens County Board of Athens County Commissioners Board OF Athens County Commissioners Ralph Elliott

Citizens Telephone Company seeks rate increases in Ohio

Public notice states Citizens Telephone Company filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to revise general rules and raise telephone charges. The proposed basic net monthly rates affect main and extension station service across base rate areas with multiple line options, party lines, outside base rate area charges, and coin box and mileage fees. The application and its exhibits are on file for public inspection at the State Office Building in Columbus or the company’s office.

Citizens Telephone Company Public Utilities of Ohio The Commission State Columbus Citizens ‘Telephone Company Coolville

Probate Court schedules November 23 1953 estate accounts hearing

The Probate Court of Athens County Ohio suspends hearings on numerous estate accounts until November 23 1953 at 9:00 AM. Listed are administrators executors guardians and trustees including Lois Cline Roy O Davis Dean Kasler William Lavelle Mary Heines Mary L Lewis Franklin Murphey Jack Schrappe Dale Thompson Foster Cornwell Carroll Eddy John Sewell Roy Hawk Amanda Robinson and Bess Wood. Interested parties may file exceptions five days before the hearing date.

Athens County Ohio Lois Cline George Cline Frank Cline Frankie Cline Roy O. Davis Cora Davis Sylvester Davis Walter Deloss Duncan W.w.a James C. Duncan J. C. Duncan Dean O. Kasler Edna M. Fleming William A. Lavelle A. D. Garrett Mary H. Heines Harry Heines Mary L. Lewis Fred L. Lewis Franklin C. Murphey Emily C. Murphey Jack L. Schrappe Otto Schrappe Roy E. Hawk Katie Perry Amanda Robinson Leroy Robinson Bess Harris Wood John V. Wood

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