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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1954
Page
5
Logan main street buzzed as 187 children competed in the Kiwanis Falloween window painting sweepstakes. Entries span public and parochial schools with judges set to examine paintings Wednesday and announce winners Friday.
Robert L. Downs, 22, accused of fatally shooting David Canfield, was sent to Lima State Hospital for observation and mental examinations after pleading not guilty by reason of insanity. Indicted in October for the May murder. he had asked the court to appoint counsel.
Sealed bids for Athens County General Obligation Bonds totaling 110000 will be received at the County Court House Athens Ohio until 12 59 oclock nom EST on November 18 1934. Bonds dated November 1 1954 in 1000 denominations bear 4 percent interest payable November 1 and semiannually thereafter. Bids must be for all or none with a 1 percent bond to secure bid. Athens County reserves right to accept or reject bids. Bond attorneys Squire Sanders and Dempsey provide approving opinion.
Carl M. Brown of 476 N Spring St retires from the U S Postal Service after 45 years with the Logan Post Office He served as assistant postmaster since May 10 1942 entering service Oct 15 1909 when city carrier delivery began He worked as carrier until 1922 then as clerk and under several postmasters Charlies V Struble named temporary assistant postmaster for 27 years of service Brown praised for dependability and efficiency by Postmaster Charles C Achauer and staff.
Logan Ohio widow of Fred C. Shively 70 died at home on Church Street after a late week cerebral hemorrhage. Survived by son Fred Shively Jr of Columbus daughters Betty and Mrs James Boyles two brothers Edwin Ley three grandchildren. Rosary at Roberts funeral home 8:15 p.m. and Requiem High Mass at St Johns Thursday. Burial Oak Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. and Mrs. Robert Casner of Logan welcome a daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tripp of Zalenski have a son. Admitted: William D. Patrick Wellston Route 3, L. G. Linton Logan Route 3, Cline Holcomb McArthur, Frank Crosby Laurelville Route 1, Roy Rutter Logan. Dismissed: W. E. Jarvis Ewington, W. O. Smith Logan.
Services were conducted Saturday at Leonard funeral home for Elza Tolbert who died Tuesday at his Logan residence. Rev. A. N. Grueser officiated with music by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bateman and Carl Spence. Pallbearers were oy Ghent James Ghent Henry Ghent Croyden Ghent Harold Frazier and Charlies Underwood. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Funeral services for Albert Armstrong 77 who died last Friday were conducted Monday at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. F Schottke officiating. Mrs J T Underwood played the organ. Pallbearers were French Wolfe, Harry Armstrong, Ivan Miller, Francis Williamson, Mayne Noah and Gene Noah. Burial followed at New Plymouth Cemetery.
Wm Parker Walker of Athens County Ohio named administrator de bonis non with will annexed for Mary E Kahier deceased of Athens City. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated October 1 1994. Probate Judge Roger J Jones Sr. 10 26 totw notice. LEGAL NOTICE: Ohio Bell Conservation Committee plan election November 10 194 to fill two supervisor terms Mechanicsburg School district. Nominees include Enlow Lee Hayes Linscott Pitzer and others. Polls open at section 2 Salent. Athens Soil Conservation District supervisor notice 10 26.
Services were held at 2 p.m. for Mrs. Lucy Trowbridge Weed 77 at the Union Furnace Evangelical United Brethren Church with Rev. Robert Miller officiating. She died at 2:30 a.m. Sunday at her home in Union Furnace. She was a life long Hocking County resident, wife of Frank Weed, and mother of one daughter and grandmother of two. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Two Southeastern Ohio students from Crown City and Pomeroy earned averages of 3.25 or higher in OSU College of Education during the summer quarter. Barbara H. Downhour of Nelsonville Route 2 also achieved honor status in Twilight School or as a part time day student.
Last rites for 87 year old Charles A Barthlow were held Monday at Heinlein Funeral Home with Rev N Grueser officiating. Carl Spence played organ and pallbearers included W Denzil Weltner James Larimer Joseph Carpenter Harley Griffin Jasper O Hare and James Miller. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Four Hocking County men have been pledged to Pi Kappa Alpha at Ohio State University. Named are Thomas L. Hudson Larry S. McVey Robert L. Swackhammer and Robert P. Swaim. Dean of Men Myrin H. Rose reported the pledge.
A marriage license was issued for Dwaine Casto age 19 unemployed of Racine Route 1 and Norma Alice Warehime age 19 of South Bloomingville Route 1 at home.
Notice announces revised tax returns for the current year are completed and open for public inspection at the Office of the County Court House Athens Ohio The Board of Revision sets hearing for Thursday November 4 at 10 00 A M Standard Time at the County Auditor Office Athens Ohio by order of J W Whaley Secretary Board of Revision.
Sealed bids for installation of floor covering at Athens County Home must be received by the Athens County Commissioners in Athens Ohio by 12 00 noon Eastern Standard Time on Thursday October 28 1954. Bidding forms and specifications are on file at the County Auditor's office. Bids will be opened publicly at the stated time and place. The commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities.
Logan social notes report the Marion Grange Booster Night and Thursday meeting installation led by past master Charles Blackaton. Officers installed include George Wolfe master and Walter Derr assistant steward with a full slate of officers and committees. First and second degree work scheduled for November 4.
LOGAN An entry confirms Neal Dillon, Logan attorney, to defend two former inmates of the Hocking Honor Camp. Dillon represents Truman Merrihew of Toledo and Frank Easter, 31, of Portsmouth. Both were indicted by the October grand jury on counts of escape and auto theft after fleeing the camp on Labor Day and threatening a guard. They were captured by Wellston police minutes later.
Hocking and Miller Chapel Granges held a joint install Wednesday at Miller Chapel Grange hall. Annie Brimner of Ewing Grange served as installing officer with Antioch Grange members assisting. New Antioch members Noel North Paul Thrush and Harold Klinger spoke after the ceremony.
Mrs Welle hosts an event for Mrs Sam Wells and guests on Warner Avenue. The gathering includes neighbors and friends in a social siting.
Mrs Welly hosted a fall gathering with gourds and colored corn decor. Mrs Hershel Prevost led the business meeting attended by Mrs Kirby Snyder and others. prizes were awarded to Mrs Wells and Mrs Congreve. Next meeting set for November 4 at Logan Sandwich House.
Mrs Hansel and fellow hostesses led a Venus Chapter meeting at the Masonic hall with Mrs Harold Brimmer presiding. Circle members and candidates attended the business session and initiation, listing numerous attendees including Mrs Mattie Allen Mrs Annie Brimner Mrs Harold Brimner and many more.
Mrs Marry Reeves Mrs Neal Shaw Mies Garnett Sheets Mrs John Struble Mr Pauvline Sum mer and the committee appear in a local notice naming organizers for an upcoming event. The text lists several individuals as part of the organizing group.
Mre tuck Walsh hosted the Variety Club on N Spring Street where members presented gifts for Rechenwaldt and Mrs William Ewett in remembrance of recent events. A late dinner was served to listed members including Mrs Harold Brown and Mrs Jack Moorehead. The next meeting is set for the home of Mrs William Boxett on Front Street.
Mrs Lawrence Coarter and Mrs Harry Meldrim entertained members of the Thursday Club in a social gathering. The event featured conversation and refreshments as part of the club’s regular program.
At the Courier home on October 21 a potluck shower was served for the November 18 meeting. Attending were Mrs. Jae Armstrong, Mrs. Roy Beery, Mrs. J. M. Cooley, Mrs. Harry Brown, Mrs. Pearl Duffee, Mrs. Gertie Harden, Mrs. John Lift, Mrs. Fred Keller, Mrs. Christine Jeffie, Mrs. Vernon Nixon, Mrs. Harvey Nixon, Mrs. Nathan Rutter, Mrs. Cacar Rheinacheid, Mrs. Johneton, Mrs. Mildrim, and Mrs. Curter Howtesees. The next hosts will be Mrs. Ed Johmetom and Mrs. Fred Keller.
The Logan Senior High School hosted an art class with attendees including Miss Carol Nangle Mrs Stanley Baker Mrs Mohler Mr. OG Greenman Mary Allen Miss Elsie Martin Mrs Stanley FE Vixen Mrs James Sherwood Vee RB J. Posh and Mia Rechelle Karat served as instructor.
A letter from Von J Wien Jr promotes Rennel Concentrate as a weight loss aid. The ad claims dramatic results, urging readers to mail away for a refund and to mix the product with grapefruit juice for rapid fat reduction. The tone mirrors a late era health fad urging quick fixes.
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