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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1954
Page
9
Logan children plan a Halloween fundraiser for CROP donations. Dressed in masks they will visit homes at 6 30 p m delivering labeled jars to collect money to be turned over to the Ohio Council of Churches for CROP. Each dollar yields two dollars of government surplus food for overseas aid.
A listing of church communities in Logan with pastors, service times, Sunday schools, and midweek activities including First Presbyterian with Earl F. Schottke, Berea Presbyterian, First EUB directed by A N Grueser, Jehovah's Witnesses events, St. Matthew Lutheran, Trinity Lutheran, First Methodist, United Brethren in Christ, Salt Creek Valley, Pilgrim Holiness, South Haydenville First Church of God, and Laurel Raw Community Church of God detailing worship, Sunday school, youth meetings, and choir/rehearsal schedules.
Mrs. Howard McCoy hosted WSCS members at her home. Esmond Welch and Wanda Goddard visited Rockland and Columbus residents. Roy White family and Wanda Goddard toured with Ray Goddard. Lyle Basin visited James Nolen in Warner. Remelys hosted relatives from Columbus and Crabtree. Robert Kee and Mrs. Minerd visited Orland Kee. Donna Law visited her parents Newell Law.
Chauncey Dover School District official S L Darst announces a Tuesday vote on a two mill levy for five years to fund operating expenses, repairs, transportation, salaries, and supplies. The plan enables participation in a state rehabilitation program with 65 percent state funding for approved repairs.
Chauncey Church News lists ministers and schedules for Chauncey Church of God Morristown Holiness and Chauncey Methodist Millfield Methodist Poston Methodist Sandridge Holiness Mission with Sunday schools worship evangelistic services prayer meetings and youth groups across week schedules and locations. Hiram Mingus Haines Tatman Edwards Mingus referenced.
Blue Lake welcomes twin daughters born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lambert and a fourth son for Mr. and Mrs. Stephens with Elizabeth Kemper as sponsor and a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stapleton. Weekend guests at Chauncey E. Sheets include Corp. Albert Monroe Sheets of Barberton who served three years in Germany, plus Hilda Smith and several others from Barberton Huntington and Gallipolis.
Holiday gift aprons require one yard of fabric and come in multiple sizes. Pattern No 8176 offers sizes 12 through 42 with one yard of 35 inch fabric per style. Also featured are the Basic FASHION fall winter ’54 guide and a gray and white wool crocheted kitten pattern No 2208 with full directions and materials. Send 25 to 30 cents coins plus names and addresses to the Athens Messenger at 1150 Ave Americas New York for patterns and album.
Kiwanis Club announces winners of the Halloween window painting contest led by John Sherwood. Eva Wilson won senior high division with a window at J S Penney Co on Main Street FE Main St. Second place tied between Clara Burgess and Carol Nangle.
Mrs Bessie Wemer hosted a chicken dinner for the Country Cousins at her Chesterhill residence. Reading of minutes was by secretary Mrs Wyllie Phillips. the program was led by Mrs Bessie Wemer. Attendees included Virginia Carpenter Faye Davis Berlyn Phillips Chesterhill Ardis Boudinot Mabel Sanders Hattie Mingus Clara Theisen Velma Wemer Susie Bell Marie Sayre Elsie Sawyers Dora Wemer Colen Sayre. Next gathering with Faye Davis at Chesterhill.
Chauncey Dover Alumni Association will hold a 2 pm Sunday meeting in the high school music room. Members will plan the annual Thanksgiving dance and all alumni are invited to attend.
Chauncey reports the Millfield Bridge Club meeting is postponed for two weeks. Residents should note the new date and plan accordingly.
A half dozen Hocking County youths admitted removing floor planks and guard rail from a Marion Township bridge. After sheriff and police involvement they repaired the damage and the bridge was reported in better shape. A separate note said about 10 mail boxes were taken from Dicken Addition triggering Post Office involvement and possible federal charges. Authorities warned that harsher punishment awaits apprehended pranksters.
Members met at St John’s School on October 23 with many new couples admitted including Mr and Mrs Joe Lindsey Mr and Mrs John McGuire Mr and Mrs Robert Shaw Mr and Mrs Arthur Kalklosch and Mr and Mrs Woodrow Fetherolf Special guests from Covington Ky Don Poston attended along with numerous regular members Music provided by Chuck Darnell Bob Johnson and Rex Lanning Dr Keairns presided over a brief business session Refreshments were arranged by a large committee for the November serving headed by Schrader Heft Kutter Ellinger Blum and Rauber.
Mrs G C Hengst spoke on the Americas including rivers resources and universities. She stressed good neighbor policy for understanding and union strength at E G Hockman home on Mulberry Street with candles and autumn flowers. Attendees included Mrs Mattie Allen Mrs Charlie Barker Mrs E M Godfrey Mrs G C Guthrie Mrs Bernard McClain Mrs E M Martin Mrs Paul Monks Mrs J S Cherrington Mrs G C Hengst Mise Mayme Wellman and hostess E G Hockman.
Brownie Troop 14 gathered in the East School library with leaders Mrs. Roy Curl and Mrs. Rolland Schrader directing a business session. They planned scrapbook work and were served refreshments by Betty Jane Woods. attendees included Diana Adair, Kay Bateman, Cher yl Burgess, Barbara Curl, Ginger Freeman, Vicki Hice, Kay Holds worth, Roberta Holcomb, Aidleen Jarrel, Sue Ann Larimer, Suz anne Mower, Bonnie Foegg, and Nancy Schrader.
Brownie Troop 15 met Saturday afternoon at the Girl Scout rooms with Mia Dewey Brown, leader, and Ruth Adcock in charge. During crafts period spatter pictures were painted. Brownies attending included Beverly Jo Brosser, Joy Watson, Claudia Louisa, Nancy Nowels, Carol Baughman, Marcia Blume, Rebecca Biun, Ann Price, Joan Backus, Jean Ann Mock, Bonnie Bell, Carla Myers and Karen Strawn.
Mrs Albert Lackey entertained Ritz Club members at the home of Mrs Elizabeth Kellenbarger last Thursday. Lunch was served at noon and television and games were played in the afternoon. Guests included Mrs Stanley Nutter and daughter Amy. Members present were Cora Ross of Lancaster, Opal Swick, Anna Ashbaugh, Margaret Danison, Inez Kern, Elizabeth Kellenbarger and Mrs Lackey.
The Hocking Valley Hospital logs several births including a daughter for Rev. and Mrs. Stanley Benton of Logan and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Bee of Logan Route 1. Admissions include Mrs. Woodrow Stevens and others from McArthur, Logan, South Bloomingville, Shawnee, Buffalo, Wellston.
Logan county commissioners received a petition chaired by David Maze calling for creation of a township road in the Hock Hocking Addition of Green Township. The group’s request was taken under advisement. In the same meeting, an animal claim of 115 dollars for sheep killed by dogs was approved along with several bills from auto gas general fund and relief accounts.
A series of land transfers recorded in Hocking County covers properties in Logan and Green, Salt Creek, and Good Hope Townships. Transfers include parcels in Lots 737 464 and 828 along with multiple tracts ranging from 20.76 acres to 760 square feet, pairing numerous named buyers and sellers such as Helen Spackey McGrath Emmett McGrath Nellie Orn Oliver Orn Arthur Walters Leota Walters Norman Vandagriff Elizabeth Vandagriff Steven Spurgus Louis Stancel Mark Burgess Dorothy Burgess Harry Dennis and others.
Fairview residents report numerous social visits. Families such as Weaver, McGown, Humphrey, Guthrie, and McPherson hosted relatives and friends from Parkersburg Columbus Cleveland and Fort Knox Kentucky. Names include Wilma Weaver Marvin Gilbert Randy Pierce Doris Reed Julia Washturn Paul McPherson Harold McPherson Arthur Cole Aubra Washburn and Blake Weaver.
At Beale Air Force Base California Corporal Jackie M Brown a former coal miner from South Bloomingville Ohio holds the undisputed title of Rattle Snake King by tallying seven snakes killed in seven days He is a mechanic with the S324 Figinerr Aviation Battalion and has used his snakes as a profitable hobby since age 12 He describes calm capture methods and notes two bites did not deter him He recalls using eggs or first aid and says rattlers often live in pairs near brush with age shown by rattles and notes snake meat sells in some regions.
The column lists Sunday school and worship times for First Baptist Glouster, Glouster Methodist, Church of Christ, Holy Cross Catholic, Church of the Nazarene, Jacksonville FAR Church, Jacksonville Methodist, Hollister Church, Jehovah's Witnesses, Concord, Seventh Day Adventist and related midweek services. It notes ministers, directors, and youth activities across multiple churches.
GLOUSTER Gallipolis native T. A. Morris told a Glouster audience that it is more important to put principle above party. He contrasted administration with the Republican Party and noted his opponent voted with the party seven times or was absent. Rabbit Morris spoke about his father’s birth in slavery and life under the bullwhip.
Chauncey area residents including Mr and Mrs Charles Sanders and children and Mrs Grover Patton visited in Parkersburg Monday evening. Other guests included Mrs Florence Mayers, Mrs Mabel Smith, and Mrs Clarence Sanders. Further visits involved the Crabtree, Bell, Patton, and Gretz families with relatives in New Lexington Nelsonville Columbus and Springfield.
The Rev Grove of the Alfred Methodist Church announced that the quarterly meeting date is moved to November 11. WSCS met October 19 at Nellie Parker's home and planned Christmas boxes for servicemen and clothing for the Children’s Home. Genevieve Guthrie’s home hosts next WSCS meeting November 16. MYF met October 24 planning a Halloween party.
Marceili Rebe kah Lodge 491 will meet Sunday at 7 p m in the IOOF hall to practice for the district school of ae which will be held OV.
Logan services were conducted for Mrs Mabel Shivley widow of Fred Shivley at 9 am Thursday in St John’s Catholic Church with Rev Fr Charles P Foy officiating. Pallbearers Edward Fb erst Lawrence Kessler John Shaw Leo Redenwaldt George Malfoy Thomas Weiland. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Miss Joyce Viney of Detroit and Mr and Mrs Richard A Viney of Logan were weekend guests of their rents Mr and Mrs Andrew Viney Sr. Also visiting were Pierce Turner detroit Mine Shirley Stewart Logan Harry Jackson Lancaster Mr and Mrs E C Shirkey Jacksonville and guests Mr and Mrs Paul Schrantz Columbus. Mr and Mrs Albert Hall and daughter Patty spent the weekend at Columbus with Mr and Mrs John M Yoon.
Mr and Mrs Skinner entertained Tuesday for Virgil Baker with a decorated cake. Also present were Mr and Mrs Virgil Baker and Vicki Baker.
Funeral services for Mary Anne Miller infant daughter ofMr and Mrs John DD Miller were held at 2 p m Thursday at Leonard funeral home in Logan. Rev A N Grueser officiated with music by Miss Virginia Evans and organ by Carnce. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.
The Missionary Society will oversee Sunday worship with Roy Jackson speaking on Struggles and Sacrifices. Mrs. Helen Leach will present a biography of St. Paul.
Notice that Gerald N. Waders of New Marshfield Ohio has been duly appointed administrator of the estate of Myrtle Sidders deceased of Athens County. Creditors must file claims with the probate court within a few months by October 1 1984. Roger J. Jones Sr probate judge of said county.
Public notice states the annual valuation has been reviewed and completed. A hearing is set by the Board of Revision at the Athens Court House on Wednesday at 3:00 PM Standard Time. J. W. Whaley, Secretary, reports the meeting and officials urge attendance.
Cynthia Carey Howard by Emory M Carey, her friend, files suit for divorce from Louie Henry Howard in the Court of Peas of Athens County Ohio. Grounds cited include gross neglect of duty. Hearing set on or after November 12.
The State of Ohio through Athens County issues a sheriff sale in Hebardville Village. George Bateman, Sheriff, will offer the property described as No. 16 in Hebardville Town at public sale for cash in hand, located in Hebardville with an appraised value of 5200 dollars and minimum bid two thirds of that amount. The sale occurs at the courthouse door on Monday at 1:00 PM. Dorothy J. Parmiter is the deputy, J. Davena attorney.
The Office of the Purchasing Agent at the University in Athens invites sealed proposals to move six buildings including frame residences at 10 St-Waert Street and Stewart Street, a brick residence on Court Street known as Cottage, and two other brick structures on Court Street and Parliament Lane. All to be sold as one lot with moves by December, bidders must bond and forms are available from the Purchasing Agent.
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