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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1955

Page

6

Area Residents Host Blood Drive Despite Four Pint Gap

Logan area residents joined forces with the bloodmobile for a regional drive in Hocking County. The quota fell short by four pints despite a strong afternoon turnout of donors and the help of staff nurses and volunteers.

Logan Hocking County Toen Sloodmobile Eva Mack Anna Gerken Vera Ebert Nedra Smith Merle Primmer Charles Paton Jr Ali Riggs Matheny Fees Anteen Topher L.crothers Keels Pred L. Gastin Harlan W Walter ‘Andrew Auflick Jack D. Whiting Roy G. McCullum Robert S ‘Audlick Victor Sharb Harold B S Dispong Lawrence D Oliver Dugald R. Dalton Devol F. Bush William Harper David A. Thorne Louis Feeback Morris Clous Tom John L. Kern Richard J E Smith Alfred E. Boals Jimmie J. Braglin Paul A. Patton Robert L M. Guess Clyde Backus Hocking Amos C Parsons William J. Stewart Otis H. Elridge William Drumm Pault W. Eley John Turner Robert L Hawkins Virgil Marken Charles F W. Heslop James A. Hl Swyers Donald F. Ramsburg V Glenn Gilreath James E. Cox Herman C. Mills Raymond G.F Shearer John A. Con Fant Wilbur W. Lanning Jr C McArthur Vinton County Rank Crow Richard Bull

Flock To r Quota by Iwt Benedict to Edith M Newsome

A list of local workers and employers appears, naming numerous individuals from various firms such as GE Logan Glass Works, Onhel R Construction, carbon Hill and Longstreth, and Sears Roebuck and Co, along with workers and residents across Falls Township and nearby wards. The fragment shows names across multiple companies and towns, indicating a roster or payroll or union-related tally. Further readable items include references to specific workers, shop names, and locations like Log an Logan potterY and Union Furnace, with a focus on community employment.

Glow Judith A. Lanning Charles W. Rutter John Hugi Ving A. Richards Edward B. Wolfe Frank W. Brewer Neil R. Yawk Max R. Dawley Clayton W. Walters Wilbur C. Bray Logan Glass Works Robert Taulbee William McManaway William P. Guess Hall D. Brown Willis W. Helber Everett McWilliams Dale Schultz Onhel Osher C Forest L. Aanders Smead Manufacturing James E. Donaldson Pamela McManus Fl Falls Township Jean F. Mowty Dorothy M. Hammon Dollison John E. Strait Avona Heigie Laurelville Ruth Reid Vera L. Ebert Mervin V. McClelland James C. Frey Lockbridge Christine G. Backley

Blood Drive List Of Donors And Contributors

The Rol lins Construction Co and Fourth Ward volunteers led a local blood drive. Donors include Lucille D Blanton Shirley A Cecil Veda Backus William Z Wise Marion E Cecil Charlotte Anders Evelyn N Johnson Beatrice Blandon Joanne N Baker Logan Fontella Nil Willard E Baughman Edward Foster Clara M Hugh Minnie Forrest Mildred Gottke Eva W Lemon Juanita Burk.

Rollins Construction Co Fourth Ward Lucille D. Blanton Shirley A. Cecil Veda Backus William Z. Wise Marion E. Cecil Charlotte. Anders Evelyn N. Johnson Beatrice A. ‘Blandon Joanne N. Baker South Logan Fontella’ Nil Willard E. Baughman Edward Foster Clara M. Hugh Minnie Forrest Mildred Gottke Eva W. Lemon Juanita Burk

State Fair Livestock Wins Awards

Youth exhibitors at the Ohio State Fair earned various class recognitions as extension agent Charles Ingraham notes. Tom Ward of Route 3 showed his spotted China and a Jersey, with entries placing fourth in one class and earning B grades. Logan Route 1 earned a fourth place and B trade for a Duroc Jersey pig, while a Guernsey and a Jersey shown by John Gillogy also received good marks. Martha Bun, sister of Soha, placed in a class of 68 with her Torney heerd entry.

Logan Rocking County Charles Ingraham Tom Ward Geereee Tawrence Myers Logan Ie’ Durocc PFA Jersey John Aillogy Soha Martha Torney Heer

Logan Church News Summary of area church services

Local church listings include Nazarene, Trinity Lutheran, First EUB, Lutheran St Matthew, United Brethren, First Presbyterian, Shureh Union, and South Maydenville Church of God. Services cover Sunday school, morning worship, evening sermons, midweek prayer and choir rehearsals, with guest speakers and missionary updates noted.

Trinity Lutheran Paul D. Holtzen A. N. Grueser United Brethren In Christ Burnworth Cote First Presbyterian Earl Fehottke Scoot Cecil Jones Jenkintown America Harrington Spm Boren Presbyterian Union Furnace Earl F. Schottie Shureh ‘School South Maydenville Church of God Orville Newton Str

Hocking Valley Hospital Notes Brief Births and Removals

Hocking Valley Hospital notes list a daughter born to Mr and Mrs George Roberts of Athens. Admissions include Walter M. Pierce of New Plymouth. Discharges include Mrs Charles Smith of Logan and Mrs Estella Smith of McArthur among others. Additional entries mention Mrs John Cox of Rockbridge Route 1 and daughters of Earl Pittman in Logan and Mrs Sylvanus Spradlin in Loy with a daughter.

Hocking Valley Hospital George Roberts Athens Walter M. Pierce New Plymouth Charles Smith Logan Estella Smith McArthur John Cox Rockbridge Earl Pittman Sylvanus Spradlin Loy and Daughing

Break-in spree hits Five Mile Inn and Lake Walton Clubhouse

Logan County deputies probe multiple breakings at the Five Mile Inn near Haydenville and Walton League Clubhouse at Lake Logan. Juvenile suspects, ages 14 and 16, linked to burglaries. item losses include whiskey, cigarettes, cash, and a jukebox. The youths face Juvenile Court action.

Logan Investi Hockings County Lea Metzler Walton League Lake Logan Robert Jurgensmier

22 Mill By E Veterans of Month

Veterans of Month season at 22 Mill By E features a brief meet with local teams and officials. Read details for schedule and affiliations among community groups.

New Car Titles Fall In Hocking County August

In August, Miss Thelma Keyes reports 67 new car titles issued under her office, down from July’s 82. Total vehicle titles reached 659 with 249 resale, 207 used retail, five conversions, 11 old cars, 11 replacements, and three for motor and body changes. Mortgage filings totaled 261 with 211 cancellations. Office receipts were 770.25 dollars, splitting 530.95 to the county treasury and 239.30 to the state.

Logan Hocking County Thelma Keyes

Sunday School Guests and Local Obituaries Mentioned

Names from Blue Lake and Portsmouth attend a Sunday school event. Family events include a grandmother's funeral in Pom Wy and a birthday for Adam Brucker with family present. The largest whale fact is noted with a 100 foot length.

Blue Lake Wanda Sound Evelyn Sheets Janet Randolph Bobby Bane Tommy Melton Ronda Skeens Charles Mieger Amp Portsmouth Elizbeth Chapel C. A. Turner Columbus C. F. Sheets Maia Beame Este Pom Wy Harry Romalied

Grid Games Admission Prices Set

1965 Logan High School football admission prices announced by Principal Ellinger. General admission for adults in nonreserved sections 75 cents per game. grade school pupils 25 cents. Season tickets for juniors and seniors 1.50. Reserved section of 200 seats, season reserved seats 5, individual game reserved seats 1. Athletic board members listed.

Ogan Logan LHS Athletic Board Harley Elling Ellinger Wallace E. Blake Alson Scrivner Ian Davis George C. Shaw Harley Teyer

Awards Choice Being Awaited In County 4-H Club

Logan reports last minute nominations for county 4-H achievement awards near completion as district advisers plan interviews next week. County members, including Joan Gillogly and Lois Smith, vie for senior and junior division honors based on 1955 4-H achievements with winners to be announced after interviews and reviews alongside health and cloverleaf contests.

Logan Bower Maa Ee Ee Boi Bowbys Roughnecks Helene Quality Aress Joan Gillogly Caro Janie Fust Woodard Mel Wred Lois Smith Miss Flower

District Set Up For County Justice Of Peace Discussed

Logan preliminary discuss ion on districting the county for justice of peace courts was held at a meeting of the board of commissioners. A 1955 law abolishes the fee system, creates districts with magistrates, sets salaries, and limits fee collection. No action taken yet. four districts proposed. final recommendations at a conference of judges and the commission chairman. Bills totaling 901.99, 566.33, 59.50, 5, and 1.21 were approved from various funds. dog warden August report received.

Logan Justice of Peace Board of Commissioners Ohio Harley Ier Ah Ke Common Pleas Meyer Bangert Brown Pro‘ate A.M. Bierly Mmission James Teedy

Wallet Rites Being Set

Arrangements are under way for the funeral of Mrs. Mary Matilda Wallet widow of Charles Wallet who died Thursday morning at her home 523 W Hunter St after a long illness. The Rev Cecil H Jones pastor will conduct the service at First Presbyterian Church Sunday morning at 10 30. Friends may call after noon at the Leonard funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Mary Matilda Wallet Charles Wallet W. Hunter St Hocking County Cecil H Wallet Jones Jenkintown Jackson Mary Jane Schultzmer Brown Terlan Earl F. Schottke Leonard America Wchuren Buffalo N.Y Accnong Iene Chargy Seziintow Roker Hope Sir Mis Iky 1 Aes Sona Prolasten Logan Route 4 Willard Johnston Carl Wetherell Edward St Gate Sirs Clinton Carl Spence Charles Webb Robert Webb Edward St. Chai Joe Worley Oak Grove

Straitsville Resident Injured in Wreck

Ernest L. Hamilton 21 of New Straitsville Route 1 loses control on Route 75 north of Logan. His car veers into a ditch then strikes a bank. He suffers leg injuries and is treated at Hocking Valley Hospital after X rays.

Lowan Nena Wight Ernest L. Hamilton New Straitsville Logan Hamilton Sheriff's Office Hocking Valley Hospital

Boys Picked Up After Fair Return Home

Two youths returning from the Cho tate Fair were picked up by city police early Thursday on route 8k. They were placed in the custody of the juvenile court, which contacted guardians and notified the parents.

Cit Spurgeon Meisler Clear Creek Road Blum Amp Columbus Camp Fire Iris Organization Laxian Tiouster Doys Chotate Fides Juvenile Court Giouster Authoorizes Par ‘Nts

Native raccoon range spans North South America

The raccoon ranges from Alaska to Costa Rica and across much of North and Central America. It is common throughout the United States.

Central America Alaska Costaca United Hates

Estate Appraisal Filed for Ruth Spillman in Logan Probate

Probate Court records show the Ruth Kigall Spillman estate of Logan Route 3 appraised at 1250 dollars. Appraisers Andrew Rauber William Masure and Charles Frasure valued assets. Archie K. Spillman serves as administrator.

Logan Ruth Kigall Spillman Andrew Rauber Wilam Masure Charles Frasure Archie K. Spillman

Marriage License for Meadows and Kornmiller in Logan

Kenneth J. Meadows 20 a aluminum worker of Logan Route 4 and Patricia J. Kornmiller 17 of Logan Route 2 obtained a marriage license at home.

Kenneth J. Meadows Logan Patricia J. Kornmiller

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Meeting Wt Benedict Edith M. Newsome Ndiana L. Cooper Nettie Hoptins Virginia Nair Laura M. Steele Goreloyd F. Nixon Betty Hartman Murray City William Brown Lloyd J Feinlein Craig V. Kinney Laur ‘Ane Woltz Jack Walsh Joe Wil- Inson Margaret M. Agrue Rhe ‘Brown Edith Y. Gaffin Carlos Gaffin Charles G. Lenman Carl C. Radcliff Edna S. Bole Ruth E. Haney Hecate Geo. E. Blosser Charles J. Wright Banty Smith & Merrill Feder . Auctioneers I! Gene Featuri “Ay Late la Atom Nee Will Witte Tae Logan Church News St. Matthew Lutheran St. John Congregation Paul N. Warner American Lutheran Church George Schultz ALC Henry F. Schuh Harold Carter Harold Anne Godwin Ving the Door Derek Straitsville Saris Aginia Mayo Dennis Morgan David Farrar Py Abn. SN Johnston Tinie Coe Geen Ak Springfield Rifle Bandits Corsica Georg Sanders Aliso John Dorothy Lund Malone 5 Guns Hunter He Was Hese and Iso Dianne Foster Diana John McIntire Una Weraen Tslawalter Matthau Donal Donald Ani Athena
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