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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1961

Page

5

174 LJHS Pupils Make Honor Roll at Logan Junior High

Logan Junior High announces first six weeks honor roll. Ninety seventh, eighth, and ninth graders earned grades with all A’s and B averages led by ninth graders. Notables include 7 ninth graders with all A’s and 8 eighth graders with straight A’s. This report names students by grade and lists many honorees.

LJHS Logan Logan Junior High School Dwight Diller Jody Arnold Frederick Busch Bonnie Bell Suzanne Ball Susan Carmean John McAfee Drew Rolston Bonnie Berry Greg Cole Edward Fickel Linda Hall Linda Kienzle Marilyn Lange Beverly Leonard Linda Diane Walker Deborah Shaw

Woman Receives Probation for Bad Check Case

A Columbus woman Oro Belle Hensel 32 pleaded guilty in Hocking County Common Pleas Court to issuing a check with insufficient funds. Judge Harley Meyer suspended sentence and placed her on two years probation after waiving grand jury and jury trial rights.

Logan Columbus Hocking County

Nelsonville student competes for Mr Fraternity during Greek Week

James Hellyer, junior chemical engineering major and social chairman of Tau Gamma Delta, is among 18 Ohio University men vying for Mr Fraternity. He is Blue Key member with a 3.52 GPA. Voting occurs at tonight's Greek Week Carnival in Bird Ice Arena with results announced at Saturday's Greek Week Dance in Baker Center.

Nelsonville Ohio University James Hellyer Tau Gamma Delta Blue Key Bird Ice Arena Baker Center

Ex Meigs Builder Cecil R. Kimes Dies at 73

Cecil R. Kimes 73 a retired building contractor died Thursday night at Camden Clark Hospital Parkersburg WV He spent most of his life in Chester recently moving to Belpre Survived by wife Elsa a niece Pauline Humphrey Logan and nephew Ronald Kimes Athens Services 2 p m Sunday at Ewing funeral home with calling hours burial in West Union Street Cemetery Athens

Pomeroy Cecil R. Kimes Camden Clark Hospital Parkersburg W. Va Kimes Chester Belpre Elsa Pauline Humphrey Logan Ronald Kimes Athens Ewing West Union Street

Births and admissions at Mount St. Mary Hospital

The Mount St. Mary Hospital notes list births for William Skufca and wife, Paul Campbell and Haydenville couple, Clifford Chaney and Carbondale, and Richard Johnson and Chauncey. Admissions include Charles Cook Zaleski Lynn Marie Johnson Nelsonville Donald Webb Athens and others. Discharges cover Lester Rutter and son Tremble Charles Jolley Nelsonville George Schoonover Nelsonville George Walton Chauncey John Dorsey New Lexington Ted Miller Moxahala Wesley Love Glouster Route 1.

William Skufca Athens Paul Campbell Haydenville Clifford Chaney Carbondale Richard Johnson Chauncey Admissions Charles Cook Zaleski Lynn Marie Johnson Nelsonville Donald Webb Charles Kinnison Murray City Ida Dean Logan George Walton John Dorsey New Lexington Ted Miller Moxahala Wesley Love Glouster

Nelsonville church bids farewell to Fiddler before military service

Roger Fiddler, superintendent of the Buchte Methodist Church, was honored at a farewell supper Tuesday in the church basement as he prepared to depart for service with the armed forces.

Nelsonville Roger Fiddler

City Water fluoridation Is Explained

Logan city council water committee heard a fluoridation briefing Thursday night with dental, health and engineering officials. Dr. John Butler and Dr. Edward Michael discussed fluoridation in Wellston and Jackson as Hocking County Health Commissioner H M Boocks endorsed it recalling a 15 year-old recommendation. Burgess and Nipkle engineers cited low installation and operation costs while Don Russell and others presented the council.

Logan Wellston Jackson John Butler Edward Michael H. M. Boocks Hocking County

York School Library Club Organized

Nelsonville announces the formation of a Junior Library Club at York High School to study library techniques and improve service for patrons. The organizational meeting elected Karen Brown president. officers include Ruth Kennedy, Judy Lanning, Sharon Spencer, and Rita Klinebriel with Mrs. Nelle Elliot as faculty advisor.

Nelsonville York High School Karen Brown Ruth Kennedy Judy Lanning Sharon Spencer Rita Klinebriel Nelle Elliot Connie Addis Judy McComas Vickie Sullivan Lenna Breeze Mary Jill Campbell Janet Anders Brenda Douglas Diane Campbell Sandra Bentley Ronnie Klinebrier Peggy Berba Mike Hawk Junior Phillips Clarence Meek Jay Karshner

Funeral arrangements for Mrs Sumner Bright

Mrs Sumner Bright died Wednesday in St Paul Minnesota. Native of Logan she leaves a son Sumner Bright Jr of Wisconsin and a daughter Mrs Carl F O Neal of Arlington Virginia. Services set for 1 p m Saturday at Henlein Funeral Home with Rev Warren Bright of Columbus officiating burial in Oak Grove Cemetery

Logan Sumner Bright Mabel Hillis St. Paul Minn Mr. Bright Carlton and Warren Bright Kenneth Bright Lewis Graham Henlein Columbus Oak Grove Cemetery

Mrs. Keller Named District Deputy

Mrs. Eliza beth E. Keller, former president of Nelsonville Emblem Club 97, is named supreme district deputy for Emblem Clubs in the area. The role ties her to Bellaire Emblem Club 193, Athens 165, Logan 263, Marietta 246 and Nelsonville 97.

Beth E. Keller Nelsonville Emblem Club Supreme District Supreme Bea Graziani Supreme Emblem Club United States

Masquerade Night By West Logan PTO Highlights Fun

The West Logan Parent-Teacher Organization held a masquerade party for adults and children after its October meeting. Prizes were awarded for funniest ugliest prettiest and most unusual costumes as Dale Hedges won the door prize. The group donated $25 to the Citizens Committee backing the two mill school levy and approved buying two World Book sets for fifth and sixth grades. A bake sale was planned for November.

Logan West Logan Parent-Teacher Organization Leo Miller Harry Pavlik Robert Bowlby Dale Hedges James Mathias Citizens Committee Aloo PTO

Cherrington Rites Sunday in Mt. Gilead

Owen Cherrington 64 of Logan died of a heart attack Wednesday night in Mt. Gilead. Survived by wife Alice five children and one sister, service set for 2 p.m. Sunday at Heinlein Funeral Home with Rev. Joseph Pitten den officiating. Burial at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Owen Cherrington Mt. Gilead Gallia County Cherrington Irene Cherrington John S. Cherrington State Highway Department Alice John Irene Janet Carol John Arnold Saginaw, Mich Homer Cherrington Chicago Heinlein Funeral Home Joseph Pittenden Oak Grove Cemetery

Commissioners Seek Bids On Deposits In County Funds

Logan Hocking County commissioners asked the clerk to advertise for bids to designate a county fund depository. Banks may apply with proposed interest rates and security type. Bids open at 11 a.m. Thursday Nov 16. They also authorized a $185 transfer in Probate Court funds and routine bill payments.

Logan—Hocking

Logan Couple Obtains Marriage License

Chester L. Speelman Jr. 29 a farmer of Logan and Mildred L. Six 21 of Logan are listed as the couple on a marriage license log entry.

Logan Chester L. Speelman, Jr Farmer Mildred L. Six

Circle One Bazaar Plans Set For November Dinner

Nelsonville Circle One of WSCS at First Methodist met at Mrs. Oda Elliot’s home. Devotions by Mrs. Lenna Cranmer included Psalm 37 and a reading from Way side Pulpit. Program by Mrs. Bea Adamson on the Biblical Gardens of Gatlinburg. Dinner and bazaar planned for Nov. 15. prayer calendars for 1962 available. New member Mrs. Hubert James welcomed. next meeting Nov. 21 at Mrs. Mary L. Weller’s home.

Nelsonville Circle One WSCS First Methodist Church Oda Elliot Betty Thompson Edith Figgins Lenna Cranmer Bea Adamson Gatlinburg Great Smoky Mountains Edith Howson Anna Riley Hubert James Mary L. Weller

Resident Dies At Hemlock

Miss Ara Maxwell 78 died at her brother in law Charles Woods home in Hemlock. Born in Athens County she lived most of her life in Hemlock and worked in New Lexington. Surviving nephews Charles Harley and Carl Woods and nieces Edith Slack and Carma Gessie. Visitation at Humphrey funeral home after 6 p.m. Friday. Service Sunday 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev Ralph Post. Burial Beech Grove Cemetery.

Spool and Skein Club Hosts Baby Gift Exchange

Mrs. George Meadows hosted the Spool and Skein Club at Mohican Avenue, South Logan. The group presented a baby gift to Mrs. Jack Wilkins and awarded prizes to Mrs. Ernie Maniskas, Mrs. Ray Zanner, and Mrs. Marion Strawn. A late dessert hour followed.

Logan George Meadows Spool and Skein Club Mohican Ave South Jack Wilkins Ernie Maniskas Ray Zanner Marion Strawn

Driver Posts Bond After No Muffler Citations

Merle A. France of Nelsonville Route 2 posted a $15 bond with local officials after a State Highway Patrol citation for driving a car with no muffler on Canal Street. He is scheduled for a hearing in Mayor Earl Hilleary's court on November 7.

Nelsonville Merle A. France State Highway Patrol Canal St Earl Hilleary

Rita Eileen Robson Weds John R Ebner

Rita Eileen Robson daughter of Glen D Robson Murray City and John Richard Ebner son of Frank A Ebner Columbus were married at St Philip Neri Catholic Church Murray City. The ceremony featured yellow and white carnations, a program of wedding music, and a reception at the church social hall. The couple will reside at 34 E Welch Ave Columbus after a Michigan honeymoon.

Logan Rita Eileen Robson Glen D. Robson Murray City John Richard Ebner Frank A. Ebner E. Welch Ave Columbus St. Philip Neri Catholic Joseph Switalski Larry Eberst Ramona Robson Pamela Robson Judy Verba Bernard Sikora Ebner Barney Jacobs Sr Nelsonville Jack Simons St. Philip Neri Gloria Jacobs Harriett Juniper Nel

Halloween Activities and Community Events Weekend

Halloween square and round dance at Union Furnace school gym 8 to 12 sponsored by Starr Washington PTA. Open Halloween party at Lau rel Valley Grange 7 30 p m refreshments of pie and dough nuts. United Bible Class at Methodist Church 7 30 p m. Sigma Phi Gamma home doughnut sale 9 a m at J C Penny Store. Lake Logan Farm Bureau Council 8 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs J B Wagoner. Four Square Dance Club 8 30 p m at Antioch Grange hall. Halloween Dance 9 p m at Hocking Hills Country Club for members and guests. Rotary Band music. Couples Club at Westminster House dessert 7 p m. Robert Pugh speaks on Civil Defense WSCS program at Methodist Church chapel 7 30 p m. Week of Prayer and Self Denial observed by Mrs Ray Thompson.

Union Furnace Starr- Washington Pta Laurel Valley Grange United Bible Methodist Church Sigma Phi Gamma J. C. Penny Lake Logan Farm Bureau Council J. B. Wagoner Antioch Grange Hall Hocking Hills Country Club Rotary Band Westminster House Presbyterian Church Robert Pugh WSCS Methodist Church Chapel Ray Thompson

Auto Looted in Nelsonville Radio Antenna Stolen

Danny Adams of The Plains reported to Nelsonville police the theft of a radio antenna and two fender ornaments from his automobile parked on the north side of East Columbus Street near Public Square Wednesday night.

Nelsonville Danny Adams Plains E. Columbus St Public Square

Nuptial Plans Announced for Sunday

Logan announces an open church wedding set for 2:30 p m Sunday at Ebenezer Baptist Church between Miss Patricia Lucille Stimmel and Gerald Wallace Edgar. The bride is the daughter of Paul and Patricia Stimmel of Junction City Route 1. the groom’s parents are Charles Edgar and wife of Union Furnace. Patricia Stimmel attended New Straitsville High School and works as a secretary for Logan High School principal. Gerald Edgar, Union Furnace High School graduate, is a produce clerk at A&P Super Market Logan.

Logan Patricia Lucille Stimmel Gerald Wallace Edgar Ebenezer Baptist Church Paul Stimmel Junction City Charles Edgar Union Fur Miss Summel New Straitsville Logan High School Edgar Union Furnace High School A&p

Two Honored At Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Walter of New Plymouth Route 1 were surprised at a family dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Neil Hawk in Logan. Attending were the Walters extended family from Logan Route 1 and nearby towns plus grandchildren.

Logan Herbert Walter New Plymouth Neil Hawk W. Front Street Walters Janie Joanie Jill Hawk Home Clayton Walter Stevie Cathy Christy Larry Walter David Debbie Robert Walter Gary Lancaster Charles Walter Clint Nelsonville Max Dawley Darren and Brenda Carbon Hill

Burglary Reported at Laurel Farm Bureau Store

Logan Ohio sheriff investigated Thursday morning a burglary at the Laurel Farm Bureau store. About 139 dollars in small bills and silver were stolen from a safe opened by burglars. Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation officers assisted in the inquiry. Store manager Francis Harmon reported the crime.

Logan Laurel Farm Bureau Paul Hartman Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification London Francis Harmon

Green PTA backs Logan school levy with sewage and driver training

Logan students receive support from Green Elementary PTA for a proposed two mill operating levy to fund capital improvements including a leaching bed for the sewage disposal system between the septic tank and Route 595 and to add classroom driver training for all high school pupils. About 100 parents heard Superintendent Harold Drake and Gerald Lane outline the need. the levy will go to a November vote.

Logan PTA Green Ber Speakers Bureau Green School

121 Attend Auxiliary Session

Logan Logan Unit 78 hosted the fall conference of the Ohio Eighth District American Legion Auxiliary with 121 delegates from 23 communities. Attendees included Radcliff Wilkesville Columbus Oak Hill and others. Sessions opened at 9 a.m. lunch was served at noon and reports were heard. speaker was Mrs. Leo E. Moore of Columbus, department secretary.

Logan Ohio Eighth District American Legion Auxiliary First Methodist Church Logan Unit 78 Leo E. Moore Columbus The Department of Ohio

Grange Installs Officers For New Season In Logan

Hocking Grange No. 2029 installed officers led by Walter North with a team including Robert Beery and Mrs. Ben Goss. Mrs. Charles Geil became master with Marion Beery overseer and other officers named. A social was announced for Saturday night and home economics chairmen were appointed.

Ceres Ruby Wagoner Pomona Vivian Ruffner Flora Peggy Beery Russell Beery Geil Porter Heigle Joe Nihiser

Mass at Camp Lowman by Fr Cletus Aldermuth

Fr Cletus Aldermuth of St Patrick's Catholic Church will say Mass at Camp Lowman Athens on Saturday night and again Sunday morning.

Nelsonville Cletus Aldermuth St. Patrick's Catholic Church Camp Lowman Athens

Club Works On Project for Patients

The Friendly Neighbors Club of Laurel Run met at Mrs. Mark Sparks home to sew slippers and bed pads for the Hocking County American Cancer Society unit. Members Cecile Glenn Ruth Todd Juanita Wolfe Annie Todd Mary Sparks Norma Harden attended with guest Tommy Harden.

LOGAN Friendly Neighbors Club Laurel Run Mark Sparks Hocking County American Cancer Society Cecile Glenn Ruth Todd Juanita Wolfe Annie Todd Mary Sparks Norma Harden Tommy Harden

Nel sonville Elementary Push Nets 91.42 for UNICEF

Fourth to sixth graders at Nelsonville Elementary collected 91.42 dollars for UNICEF during an early evening porch light campaign. Volunteers Alice P. Kelso Pearl Hartley and Rosalie Hartley counted totals at the City Building for the Nelsonville BPW Club. The drive ran from 5 30 to 6 30 pm in residential districts. Students from York and Poston Elementary also campaigned in nearby townships.

Nelsonville Unicef United Nations Children’s Fund Alice P. Kelso Pearl Hartley Rosalie Hartley York and Poston

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