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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1953

Page

8

Delay in Lake Logan project stalls Hocking County plans

Logan reports state plans for Lake Logan advance but land title delays hold up bids and construction. Wildlife says 1.73 acres needed on North dam end, owned by Joseph Campbell, with purchase approved but Board of Control funding not released. Fish facilities and parking ramps await lake completion. The public remains skeptical after a decade of delays and yo yo progress.

Logan Ohio Board of Control Division of Wildlife Ohio Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Lake Logan Division of Parks Hocking County Joseph N. Campbell Carles A. Dambach Wildlife Division Wildlife Council Board of Contra Clear Fork Board of Control

Probate Court Notices Filed for Numerous Estates in Athens County

The Probate Court of Athens County suspends hearing on multiple estate accounts through September 21 0 at 9 a.m. Executors and administrators of Hannah Mildred Davis Charlies Edward Gilbert Alwillie Hemry George Holdren A F Holmes Laura Inman Cyrus Morrison Elizabeth Perry George Perry William Peters Grace Bardin John Schoonover Taylor and Son etc may file written exceptions. Public notice by Judge John F Newcomb. 8.21 -30tw

Athens County James L. Davis Hannah Mildred Davis Charles Reynolds Gilbert Charlies Edward Gilbert William O Rowland Alwillie P. Hemry Alwillie Hemry Alwilla Hemry Raymond Hambel Rhole P. Hemry Rhole Hemry Opal McWhorter George S Holdren Ray W. Poppleton A. F Holmes Waldo W. Buck Laura M_ Inman Theodore E. Juniper Clarence A. Juniper Leland J. Krieg Hazel Rosser Krieg Hazel R. Krieg Gordon B. Gray Cyrus PD. Morrison Taylor and Son Frank C. Taylor Cora Oakes Taylor Edith Barrows Kenneth Barrows Gertrude M. Cabeen George Miles Cabeen Nellie Dowler Linda Cagg Muriel Vogelsang Jean Hanning Everett Saulers Charles Robert Kelly James H. Locke Harold Henry Locke Bertha Herbert Freda Pullins Roy D. Pullins Ce Ghantien Mildred M. Sheakley Grover C Sutton Grant Warren Carl Buck Paul Silvas Pefote John F. Newcomb

Dry Weather Cancels Logan County 4-H Wiener Roast

Extreme drought and local protests forced the cancellation of a county wide 4-H club wiener roast planned for the county fair grounds. A new date was not set and a council meeting may address action tonight at the extension office. Meanwhile Miss Jean McInturf of Rockbridge earned an A in the 4-H style revue at the Ohio State Fair and will model on WLWC television Saturday at 9 am.

Logan East End County Fairgrounds Fairgrounds Jean MccIntorf Rockbridge MeInturf WLWC Hocking County Doris Duffey Shirley Bownes Miss McInturf Good Hope Girls Miss Duffey Sewing Queens Miss Bownes Carol Primmer Marilyn Davis

Jolly Twelve Club Holds Luncheon Meeting at Carbon Hill Home

Mrs Don Dawley hosted the Jolly Twelve Club meeting in Carbon Hill. Mrs Pearl Seaman presided after a luncheon. Attending were Mrs Clifford Hawk, Mrs Charlies Green, Mrs Herman Studer, Mrs Vance Stewart, Mrs Ray Steward and Mrs Leaman. Contests were won by Mrs Steward, Mrs Leaman, Mrs Studer and Mrs Stewart.

Don Dawley Carbon Hill Jolly Twelve Club Pearl Seaman Clifford Hawk Charlies Green Herman Studer Vance Stewart Ray Steward Leaman Steward

Group I Women of St. Matthew Lutheran meet at parish house

The Women of St. Matthew Lutheran Church Group I gathered at the parish house Monday night. Mrs. Alice Koppe led devotions and Mrs. Irvin Risch spoke on The Life of Dr. Switzer. Hostesses were Mrs. Charles Rauber and Miss Mary Lois Rauber. Attendees included Mrs. Katherine Myers and group leader Mrs. Irma Powers among others.

St. Matthew Lutheran Church Alice Koppe Irvin Risch Switzer Charles Rauber Mary Lois Rauber Katherine Myers Irma Powers Charles Rauch Rebecca Cook Koppe Harry Willige Carl Mohler Earl Bell Risch Mary Fisher

Golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs John Culp

The golden wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. John Culp of 316 Washington Street Logan will be held Sunday at the Logan Clay Products recreation hall. A basket dinner will be served at noon followed by a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Friends and relatives are invited.

John Culp Washington St. Logan Logan Clay Products

License Issued for Logan Couple in Probate Court

Marriage license issued in Probate Court on Thursday to Edward W. Wharton 29 aviation worker Logan Route 1 and Alma Blanton 23 at home Logan.

LOGAN Edward W. Wharton Alma Blanton

Notice to Bidders for Athens County Real Estate Sale

Athens County Commissioners invite sealed bids for in Lots 1690 and 1700 and a 6.5 foot strip from In Lot 1698 in W R Phillips second addition Athens Ohio. Bids due September 1 1953 at 1 00 PM EST. Each bid must include a certified check of at least 1 percent of the bid payable to the Treasurer of Athens County.

Athens County Commissioners Board of County Commissioners Athens County Ohio Court House Athens City of Ath W. R. Phillips J. E. Algeo Athens County Court House Ralph Elliott

Logan Couple to Wed in Logan Methodist Ceremony

Florence Lorene Carpenter daughter of Mr and Mrs Rolland Carpenter of New Straitsville Route 1 will wed James I Billman son of Mrs Walter Ullman of Lewisville. The Rev Stanley Benton officiated at 2 pm August 23 at the Logan Methodist parsonage. The bride wore blue iridescent taffeta, street length, with black accessories and a gold rhinestone necklace. she carried a white Bible with red rosebuds and pompoms. Ma tron of honor Mrs Clyde Wah of Lima wore pink taffeta and lace with black accessories and carried a bouquet of blue and white pompoms. Best man was Darrell R Baker of Columbus. The bride, a New Straitsville High School graduate, worked at Farm Bureau Co operative and City National Bank and Trust Co in Columbus. The groom, a Lewisville High School graduate, attended Ohio University and works with Farm Bureau Automobile Insurance Co in Columbus. The couple reside at 1580 Northwest Blvd in Columbus after a Niagara Falls trip. A Monday bridge club at Hocking Hills Country Club included members and prizes awarded to Mrs Matheny, Mrs Harbaugh and Mrs Doering.

Logan Florence Lorene Carpenter Rolland Carpenter New Straitsville James I. Billman Walter Ullman Lewisville Stanley Benton Logan Methodist Church Clyde Wah Lima Darrell R. Baker Columbus Carpenter Farm Bureau Cooperative Lancaster City National Bank and Trust Co Billman Ohio University Athens Farm Bureau Automobile Insurance Co Northwest Blvd Niagara Falls

Richard Brown Honored At Family Gathering Before Overseas Duty

Richard Brown, soon to report for Army overseas duty, was guest of honor at a Sunday gathering at Rachelmacher Park. Attendees included his parents Earl and Mrs. Brown and brother Larry, grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Willis Chambers with Bill and Bob, relatives Dannehis, and many cousins and family friends.

Richard Brown Army Rachelmacher Park Earl Brown Larry Danne Willis Chambers Bill Bob Gene Bailey Butch John Sharp Barbara Pamela Harvey Bailey Pat Carolyn Sue Helen David Clarence van Bibber John Bailey Sam Vesta Larry Berry Jim Inboden Jim Bailey Gladys Inboden Nancy Sharon Ann

Golden wedding anniversary dinner honors Mr and Mrs Floyd Nimon

A family gathering near Union Furnace Aug 30 celebrated the Ni mons golden anniversary. They were married Aug 26 1903 at the bride’s home near New Plymouth by Rev William Wilson. Nelvaline Goodwin was before marriage. Their two sons Merrill and Jay live in Columbus and Logan respectively.

Floyd Nimon Union Furnace New Plymouth William Wilson Presbyterian Church of Frankfurt Nimon Nelvaline Goodwin Columbus Berea Presbyterian Church Merrill Nimon Jay Nimon Logan Karen Ann Paul Monks Don Freese Tom Nimon Orland F. C. Jones Macomb, Sr Edwin Monks Gwen and Gayle Delaware

Miss Maurine Anderson Honored at Los Angeles Family Reception

Miss Maurine Anderson of Los Angeles was guest of honor at a family reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Anderson. The pair are sister and brother and the gathering welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Leo Fox, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Fox, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Montgomery, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Edson Forsythe, Miss Adelaide Fox, Miss Estella Fox of Logan, and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Londergan of London.

Maurine Anderson Los Angeles Calif Sterling Anderson Anderson Mr. Anderson Leo Fox Bud Fox Russell Montgomery Joe Brown Edson Forsythe Adelaide Fox Estella Fox Logan Joseph Londergan London

Mrs. Harbaugh Hosts Win Or Lose Event With Substitutes

Mrs. Lewis Graham and Mrs. C S Matheny served as substitute players during Mrs Melrose Harbaughs entertaining event hosted by Win Or Lose.

Lewis Graham C. S. Matheny Melrose Harbaugh

Naomi Circle Welcomes New Members At September Meeting

The Naomi Circle at the Methodist Church welcomed Edith Hines John Rossiter and Hugh Dunkle as new members at the September gathering. Faith themed the devotional led by Mrs. Keith Schultz. Rex Keller presided the business session with Tom Goodlve and Schultz as hostesses.

Edith Hines John Rossiter Hugh Dunkle Naomi Circle Methodist Church Keith Schultz Rex Keller Tom Goodlve Schultz Paul Waltz Edward Myers Edith Brandon Crago Adair Joe Gompf Vance Stewart Fred Eastman Winona Case Russell Berlin Florence Larimer Janet Struble Keller Mary Ann Goodlive

Church Night Across Logan Busy with Services and Rallies

Local church listings show Trinity Lutheran First Presbyterian Salt Creek Valley Pilgrim Holiness Church of the Nazarene St. Matthew and St. John Lutherans Logan EUE and South Haydenville First Church of God Laurel Run Community Church of God and other nearby congregations scheduling Sunday School at 9:30 a m worship at 10:30 a m with guest ministers and various midweek studies choir rehearsals and prayer meetings through Wednesday and Thursday.

Trinity Lutheran Lutheran Laymen's League First Presbyterian Cecil Harding Jones Salt Creek Valley Church OF the Nazarene O. Furgeson NYPS Hi-Ny Furgeson ST. Matthew Lutheran ST. John Lutheran Foundation For Life South Haydenville First Church of God Orville Newton Laurel Run Church of God Earl Miller Carbon Hill Herbert Harris Liberty Hill Methodist Gore Circuit C. P. Hinton Gore Oroville—Sunday School

First Methodist Church Schedule Highlights

The church announces Sunday school in all departments at 9 30 worship at 10 30 with sermon You Can Be More Happy Than You Are by Rev Edwin Eshelman WSCS meets Tuesday at 2 pm Mrs T S Robe will show slides of mission work in Pakistan featuring Miss Margaret Robe Scout troop 56 meets Wednesday at 7 pm Sanctuary choir rehearses Thursday at 7 pm.

First Methodist Church Edwin Eshelman WSCS T. S. Robe Pakistan Margaret Robe Scout

Church Schedule and Sermon Topics

Sunday school at 9 30 a m with message Every One A Priest. Baptist training union at 10 30 a m evangelistic service at 6 30 p m with message Each Needs a Refuge. Mid week prayer and Bible study at 7 30 p m on Wednesday. The Rev John I Snedden is pastor.

Baptist Training Union John I. Snedden

Wesleyan Methodist Worship Schedule and Meetings

Wesleyan Methodist church outlines Sunday services at 10 a.m. worship 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Evening service. Missionary meeting set for Tuesday 7 30 p.m. at Mrs E C Kenney home. Mid week prayer Wednesday 7 30 p.m. Rev Ira L Shanafelt is pastor.

Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School E. C. Kenney Ira L. Shanafelt

Lancaster Street Church of Christ Weekly Schedule

Bible study at 9:45 a.m. Worship at 10:30 a.m. theme The Eternal Word. Evening worship at 8 p.m. theme Almost Persuaded. Bible study Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Harold J. Stanley serves as minister.

Lancaster Street Church OF Christ Harold J. Stanley

Mt Zion Baptist Church Weekly Schedule

Mt Zion Baptist lists services and activities with Reverend William D Mosley Jr as pastor The church holds 11 am worship 7 pm evening service Wednesday prayer 8 pm and Friday choir rehearsal 8 pm

MT. Zion Baptist Sunday School William D. Mosley, Jr

First Christian Church Service and Bible School Schedule

The church holds Bible school Sunday at 9 15 a m and worship at 10 15 a m with sermon titled Concerning the Sparrow preached by Joe B Maffett. Choir and organ music feature the Saturday chimes and reverence service at 7 p m.

Joe B. Maffett

Christian Science Sunday Services and Lesson Topic

Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 45 a m with Man as the lesson subject and Genesis 1 26 golden text. Wednesday evening service is at 7 30 p m.

Christian Science

Sunday Services and Picnic at Athens State Hospital Grounds

Drell H. Goff, minister, announces Sunday school and worship schedules with Junior church and NYPS service. Evening evangelistic and prayer services precede choir practice. annual Sunday school picnic set for Sept 5 at 7 p.m. on Athens State Hospital Grounds.

Church OF the Nazarene Athens State Hospital Drell H. Goff

Sunday services at First Presbyterian with sermon by Rev Rice

Sunday school at 9:30 am and worship at 11 am with sermon How To Be Good for Nothing by the Rev Roger M. Rice Jr. Nursery available in basement during worship. Scout troop 55 meets Monday at 7 pm. No Class meeting until Sept 13.

First Presbyterian Roger M. Rice, Jr

St Pauls Roman Catholic Mass Times and Pastor

The Rev. Jan B. Kish serves as pastor at St Pauls Roman Catholic Church. Masses are on Sundays at 8 9 and 10 and daily at 7 and 8 am. Confession is on Saturday at 3 and 7 30 p.m.

ST. Paul's Jan B. Kish

Seventh Day Adventist Sabbath Services Announced

Sabbath school Saturday at 10 a.m. with the topic Service Through the Blood. Worship at 11:15 a.m. titled Christ Is the Only Answer A Great Bible Revival Needed. Midweek prayer service Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. led by minister C R Spangler.

Christ

Holy Communion and Sermon at Church of the God Shepherd

The Episcopal Church of the God Shepherd hosts a 10 30 a m service with Holy Communion and a sermon led by The Rev Phil Porter Jr. at the parish.

Church OF the God Shepherd Episcopal Phil Porter, Jr

First Church of God Schedule and Pastor

The First Church of God lists a ship event at 10 45 am with evening service at 7 30 pm. A prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30 pm led by pastor Rev G M Taylor.

First Church OF God G. M. Taylor

Grahams Chapel Bible Christian Schedule

The Rev. Max Williams serves as pastor at Grahams Chapel Bible Christian. Ship service at 10 30 a m with preaching at 8 p m conducted by the church.

Grahams Chapel Bible Christian

Plains Church of God announces weekly services and pastor

The Plains Church of God schedules ship at 10 30 am evangelistic service at 6 30 pm prayer and praise at 7 30 pm on Wednesday. Pastor R E Kelchner leads.

the Plains Church OF God

Local Church Schedule Listings Across Town

Sunday school times and worship services listed for Chesterhill Amesville and Sharpsburg. Weekly WSCS and AMES VILLE service at 9 30 am with Sunday school at 10 30 am. H D Frazier noted in Sharpsburg listing.

Chesterhill Amesville Sharpsburg H. D. Frazier

AMFESVILLE AND AMESVILLE CHURCH SUNDAY SCHEDULES

The Amfesville Presbyterian Parish lists Sunday school at 9 30 am and a 10 15 am message. Amesville reports Sunday school at 9 45 am and worship at 10 45 am. Carthage hosts a worship service at 2 30 pm led by minister J Mervin Hess.

Amfesville Presbyterian Parish New England Amesville Carthage Worshin Mervin Hess

Jehovah's Witnesses Weekly Meeting Schedule

Public address at 7 p.m. Bible study at 8 15 p.m. Service meeting and ministry school Tuesday 7 20 a.m. Bible study Wednesday 7 20 a.m. Discourse by circuit servant Saturday 8 p.m. 191 W Washington St.

Jehovah's Witnesses W. Washington St

Alexander Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

Alexander Presbyterian Church lists Sunday school at 9 30 am worship at 10 30 am under Minister James L Hyde The Joy of Salvation Choir rehearsal Friday evening and Women's Association Thursday 1 30 pm at Mrs Stuart home

Alexander Presbyterian Church Women's Association Stuart James L. Hyde

Clarks Chapel and Richland Avenue Church Schedule

Sunday services at Clarks Chapel include preaching at 9 30 a m and Sunday school at 10 30 a m. Richland Avenue offers Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 7 30 p m with a midweek prayer meeting at 7 30 p m Wednesday.

Clarks Chapel Richland Ave

The Plains Church Schedule Shifts for Week

The Plains ship hosts NYPS at 10 30 a m and Junior services, evangelistic service at 7 p m, prayer meeting at 7 30 p m Wednesday and Saturday with Rev Lena Brandenburg as pastor.

the Plains Church OF the Nazarene Lena Brandenburg

Eye for Errors Highlights Hidden Virtue in Daily Life

A Midwest paper urges readers to walk past faults and notice the good in others. It argues virtue outweighs vice and urges focus on masteries over mistakes, using a parable about a club-footed but wealthy neighbor and a sunset overshadows ugliness.

Don D. Tullis

Sunday and midweek church schedules in multiple towns

NEW MARSHFIELD lists Sunday school at 9 30 and combined services at the high school with a Tuesday youth fellowship at Union and Wednesday WSCS at Mrs Stright. UNION shows 9 30 Sunday school 10 40 worship and midweek prayer plus Friday choir. BATES adds 9 30 worship and 10 30 Sunday school with Tuesday evangelistic service 8 pm by Rev Covert. PLEASANTON notes 9 30 Sunday school and Wednesday midweek prayer led by Rev Kenneth D Frazier.

New Marshfield Union WSCS Harold Stright Della Shaw Bates Covert Pleasanton Kenneth D. Frazier

Albany Baptist church services and pastor roles

Albany Baptist schedules a Bible school at 9 30 a m an evening gospel service at 8 p m with the topic The Elder Brother Mid week events include Young People at 7 p m Bible study and prayer at 8 p m The Rev Roland P Globig is the pastor.

Albany Baptist Bible School Roland P. Globig

South Canaan Baptist Church Worship and Study Schedule

The South Canaan Baptist Church schedules a 9 45 a m morning worship service at 11 a m a sermon titled The Elder Brother Bible study and prayer Thursday at 8 p m The Rev Roland P Globig is the pastor.

South Canaan Baptist Bible School Roland P. Globig

Plains Methodist Church Weekly Schedule

The Plains Methodist lists worship at 9 30 a m Sunday school at 10 15 a m with Floyd Linscott as superintendent Evangelistic service is at 7 30 p m and a prayer meeting is held Thursday evening.

Plains Methodist Floyd Linscott

Whites Chapel Wesleyan Service Schedule

The Rev. E Deeter leads Whites Chapel Wesleyan with Sunday school at 9 30 a m prayer service at 10 30 a m WYPS meets at 7 p m and preaching at 7 p m.

Whites Chapel Wesleyan E. Deeter

Vanderhoof Baptist Homecoming Service Notice

Vanderhoof Baptist hosts its annual homecoming at 11 am with a second service at 2 pm led by Pastor Clayton W. Green. Attendance invited from the community and former members.

Vanderhoof Clayton W. Green

County School Heads To Meet

Executive heads and principals of all Hocking County schools will meet at 1 30 p m Friday in County Superintendent S H Dillon s office Supplies will be distributed and the coming year s program discussed All county schools begin fall term Tuesday morning Sept 8 Regular meeting of the county board of education at 8 p m Friday in Dillons office.

LOGAN Hocking County S. H. Dillon County Board of Education Dillon

Auditors Aides Meet in Blossers Banquet Room

Logan The Southeastern Ohio District County Auditors Association held its monthly meeting in Blossers banquet room with 31 auditors, deputies and guests present. John W. Wilcoxon deputy State auditor spoke at the luncheon and the group discussed issues facing their county government branch.

Logan Southeastern

Hospital Births and Admits List from Hocking Valley

The Hocking Valley Hospital reports births in Junction City Route 1 Leroy Danison daughter and John Teal Logan daughter and John W Fox Logan son. Admitted Mrs John Potter Zaleski and Rob ert C Work Logan with Mrs Gertrude Bay Lancaster Route 4. Discharged Dalton Terrell Gore and Mrs Herbert Flannigan Laurelville and Mrs Oscar Skeens Duncan and Mrs Russell Perry McArthur Route 2 and Raymond Tucker Logan with Mrs Loy Daubenmier and son Logan Route 2 and Kermit Street Mt Vernon and Mrs Robert Bigham and daughter Logan.

Bint Leroy Danison Junction City John Teal Logan John W. Fox John Potter Zaleski Robert C. Work Gertrude Bay Lancaster Dalton Terrell Gore Herbert Flannigan Laurelville Oscar Skeens Dundas Russell Perry McArthur Raymond Tucker Loy Daubenmier Kermit

OCOOLVILLE Methodist Charge Weekly Schedule

Sunday services at Ocoolville and surrounding churches list Sunday school times and worship. The Rev Harold M Hugus presides at Torch church with morning and evening meetings noted.

Albany Methodist Charge and Pearl Chapel Service Times

Albany Methodist Charge lists church school at 9:30 a.m. Worship at 10:45 a.m. MYF at noon and 7 p.m. Boy Scouts Troop 50 meets Monday 8 p.m. Prayer meeting 8 p.m. Wednesday. Pearl Chapel offers worship at 9:30 a.m. and church school at 10:30 a.m. Snowville and Temple schedules shown with church school and prayer meetings. The Townhouse church school begins at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. William H. Covert is pastor.

Albany Methodist Albany — Church Pearl Chapel Snowville Temple—Church Townhouse — Church William H. Covert

Poston Methodist Weekly Schedule

Sunday school at 10 a.m. led by Guy Gabriel superintendent. Worship at 7 p.m. with Rev. E W Cole as guest speaker. Scout troop 52 meets Monday at 7 p.m. Junior choir practice Tuesday at Mrs Clyde Snyder’s home. Senior choir practice Thursday at 7 p.m. Evan Edwards is pastor.

Poston Guy Gabriel E. W. Cole Scout Clyde Snyder Evan Edwards

Combined union service and prayer meeting at high school

A combined union service is set for 10 30 a m Sunday at the high school with speaker the Rev James Bobo. A prayer service led by the Rev James Bobo will be held Wednesday at 7 30 p m with him serving as pastor.

James Bobo

Kilvert Church of God Sunday School and Children's Day

Kilvert Church of God schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m and a Children's Day program on Sunday at 2 p m directed by Miss Elba and Kathy Fabler Mrs L M Kemmy of Athens will attend

Kilvert Church OF God Miss Elba Kathy Fabler L. M. Kemmy Athens

Guilty Plea Entered In Burglary Case Involving Tavern

Charles Harper 41 of South Bloomington faces burglary charges after entering a tavern owned by his brother Ray Harper. Arrested after allegedly unlocking the rear door and taking two wine bottles, Harper is held on $500 bond and bound over to the grand jury. Previously convicted of non support with a suspended sentence.

Logan Charles Harper South Bloomingville E. E. Bright Harper Hocking County Ray Harper Clarence Huffman A. J. Waldron Huffmans Common Pleas Court

Mary McCray Resigns from Logan District Library Board

Logan-Hocking County Commissioners accepted the resignation of Mary McCray of Logan from the Logan-Hocking District Library Board. No successor was named. They tabled coal contract bids for county buildings and approved bills totaling 1793.83 from auto gas, 484.66 from county general, and 10 from the blind miscellaneous fund.

Logan — Hocking Mary McCray Logan Logan-Hocking McCray Auto

Area School Opening Set

Gerald O. Devol superintendent of Carbon Hill schools announced the fall term opens at 9 a m Tuesday September 8. A half day is planned Tuesday with regular schedule starting Wednesday. First grade pupils must be six by January 15 1954 and birth certificates may be required. Faculty will meet at 9 30 a m Monday Labor Day to receive assignments and outline the year.

New Meat Market Opens Here Today

Logan brothers Robert and Woodrow Harden open a meat market at 113 W Main St in the former Walters Tiny Tot Shop. The Harden brothers intend to slaughter their own animals in a nearby refrigerated slaughterhouse near the Orland Ashbaugh residence on E Vine St, expanding their local business footprint.

Logan Robert Woodrow Harden W. Main St Walters W. Hunter and West Sts Orland Ashbaugh E. Vine St

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New Lake Logan Department of Public Works Roger Tucker Kay Thrush Near Union Furnace Hocking Hills Country Club Arthur Miller Edward Jones E. W. Tschappat John Connor Sam Sharff Ward Doering William Lehman Harbaugh Matheny Doering Bridge Club Church News of Athens Area Church Services First Baptist Max Williams Methodist Richland Methodist Charge Hocking Valley Hospital Albany Methodist Church Wm. H. Covert RARIO Ocoolville Methodist Charge Coolville Decatur Hockingport D. O. Blake Little Hocking Harold M. Hugus Mary . McCray Shawnee, Ohio All Major Percy Tedlow Dist Daniel Sandy Dist. 50
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