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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1957

Page

18

Hocking County Schools Enroll 2739 on First Day

Enrollment in Hocking County schools reached 2739 on the first day of the 1957 58 term announced by James Frey the county superintendent. East Hocking led with 1109 while West Hocking had 1127 and Starr Washington 503.

LOGAN Hocking County James Frey East Hocking West Hocking Starr Washington South Bloomingville Gibisonville Starr-Washington Union Furnace Mesboro Iesboro Frey

McGrady resigns school board post in West Hocking district

Jesse F. McGrady of Rockbridge resigns as clerk of the West Hocking District board effective Oct. 1 while remaining on the board. The district filled the last two vacancies with Mary Elizabeth Gable and Jack Noble joining Rockbridge sixth and seventh grade and Laurelville High School staff respectively.

McGrady Logan Jesse F. McGrady Rockbridge West Hocking Good Hope Good Hope Township Laurelville Jack Noble Groveport Asbury, Ky

Local families return weekend visits across Ohio and West Virginia

Rutland stories recount visits by Mr and Mrs Joe Phillips and family to Chilli cothe. Howard Burford and daughter from Bell W Va with Mrs Emma Burford ill. many relatives from Columbus Chillicothe Circleville and other towns visiting kin. WSTU officers named Eva Flemming president and Ethel Nelson VP.

Howard Burford Bell W. Va Emma Burford Clarence Snowden Jerry City Frances Snowden Dennis, Atkinson and Son Columbus Melvin Kindle Jimmie Paden City Earl Kindle Sisterville Thomas Barton Alpha Plummer Edna Russell Bradbury Robert Canaday Herman Welch Circleville D. Lambert R. Snowden Thomas Dewhurst Chillicothe Bob Davis Langsville Dwight Kennedy Jim Schular Ross Schular Bradford Evert Coy Lindy Shoonover Freda Grate Johnnie Tillis William Haley Junior Silchuck Jimmy Sharon Wadsworth Silchuck Clo Fink Carla Grace Miller Athens William Folen Ethel Chapman Robert Nandemark Clark Summit Nandemark Globe Store Scranton WSTU Jessie Molden Eva Flemming Ethel Nelson Ethel Snowden Jestie Molden Noretha Flemming Dayton Parsons Jane Russell Parsons Roseburg Oregon J. E. Parsons Point Pleasant Carolyn Wells Moundsville Robert Bunce and Son Bill Gallipolis

Florence Litz Weds Richard Eckhart at St Johns

Florence Anne Litz daughter of Mr and Mrs John A Litz of Logan married William Richard Eckhart son of Mr and Mrs John Eckhart of New Straitsville at Our Lady's Shrine St Johns Catholic Church on August 31. The Rev Charles P Foy officiated with maid of honor Rita Andrejasik and best man Ronald Eberts. Dinner and reception followed then the couple left for Niagara Falls and Canada. They will reside at 632 East Main Street Logan. The bride is secretary at Smead Manufacturing Co and the groom works for Sears Roebuck & Co.

Our Lady’s Shrine St. John’s Catholic Church Florence Anne Litz John A. Litz N. Mulberry St Logan William Richard Eckhart John Eckhart New Straitsville Charles P. Foy Rita Andrejasik Carnegie, Pa Ronald Eberts Henry Andrejasik Carnegie Henry Louisa Blosser’s Niagara Falls Canada Main Street

Nine Held in Cleveland Heroin Raid

Cleveland police and federal agents arrested nine persons in an East Side home raid and seized $1000 worth of heroin. The operation, the third large raid in a month, targeted a major city source of heroin supply.

Cleveland East Side

Picnic Guests Gather From Akron to Columbus

The Schmidt family of Akron hosted a Grange lawn picnic with many guests including Krauff Rafferty Turner Huntley and Kennard from various towns. A farewell supper for the Farrows and children was held Thursday as they move to New York. about 35 attended.

New Plymouth Frank Schmidt Akron Grange Lawn Lee Krauff Clay Rafferty Starr George Turner Elza Huntley Wayne Kennard Logan Dale Berry Seaman B. Weed Charles Fuller Gerald Lavely Jack Hewitt Columbus Dale Stuber Lima George Geiger Union Furnace Junior Fuller Billie Fuller Harry Harris Dale Harris West Jefferson Glen Harris Clyde Harris Farrow Farrows New York

Oilman’s outside safe combination backfires on thieves

Reno Nevada. Oilman Wayne Hinckley posted his safe combination on the outside of the safe believing it would deter burglars. The thieves used the combination to reach $276 in cash and $3881 in checks, proving the plan worked only for the owner.

Reno Nev Wayne Hinckley

Court Adjourned Sine Die As August Term Ends

Logan records show the April term adjourned sine die on August 31. Undisposed cases were transferred to the September term which convened at 9 a m Tuesday.

Logan Common Pleas

Mrs George Freeman Admitted To Doctors Hospital

Mrs George Freeman of 491 Bowen Street is a patient at Doctors Hospital Columbus admitted Tuesday for observation and treatment. Her room is 115 S.

Logan George Freeman Bowen St Doctors Hospital Columbus

Wolfe birth announced Logan baby girl arrives at Hocking Valley

Mr and Mrs Ross Wolfe of Logan announce the birth of a six pound five ounce daughter born Wednesday morning at Hocking Valley Hospital.

Logan Ross Wolfe Hocking Valley Hospital

Strawn Reunion Held at Rising Park Lancaster

The 47th annual Strawn reunion occurred Sunday at Rising Park Lancaster with a noon basket dinner. Enoch Strawn relatives attended including Mrs. Orl Kitchen and Pearl Strawn. Officers elected MSgt Earl L. Lehman president Alan E. Adair vice president Gladys Lehman secretary treasurer. A covered dish dinner followed. Local Grange activities and prize winners noted with plans for future inspection.

Strawn Rising Park Lancaster Orl Kitchen Pearl Strawn Enoch Strawn Alan E. Adair Gladys Lehman W. H. Strawn Akron R. L. Huston Bethel Albert Kitchen Harry Strawn Robert Hedges Vernon Cooper Joe Matheny Nelsonville Pete Strawn New Straitsville John Strawn McCunesville Zella Howdyshell J. R. Kitchen New Lexington Harry Burchfield William T. Lehman Columbus James Lehman William M. Lehman Alan Adair Logan Russell Lott Barbara Grigsby Charles F. Lott Walter Bell Goldie Purvis A. C. Howdyshell Ricky Carroll Lott Junction City Earl L. Lehman Swockbourne Air Force Base Merle Strawn Linwood Mich Clarence Strawn Bay City R. E. Lott Charleston Heights S. C

Women’s Society of Christian Service Holds August Meeting

The WSCS met Tuesday afternoon at the church with Mrs. Everett H. Dawley presiding. Devotions led by Mrs. Hattie Patton opened with a group singing of For the Beauty of the Earth and piano by Mrs. Hugh Meldrim. Mrs. Arm and Houk presented Miss Sharon Snyder who sang Lord, May Thy Kingdom Come.

Women’s Society of Christian Service Everett H. Dawley Hattie Patton Hugh Meldrim Armand Houk Sharon Snyder Robert

Injunction Dismissed In Logan Dairy Case

Logan Dairy Foods, Inc. defeated its request for a temporary injunction against Ross Wolfe in Common Pleas Court. Judge Harley Meyer dismissed the action after a hearing and awarded $90 in damages plus costs to the plaintiff. Wolfe had resigned Aug 19 and was accused of soliciting customers for Deeds Dairy Co. within three months of leaving.

LOGAN Common Pleas Harley Meyer Logan Dairy Foods, Inc Ross Wolfe Richard Frasure Frasure Wolfe Logan Dairy Foods Deeds Dairy Co Meyer

Logan Couple Identified in Local Fatality

William J. Beck age 25 a factory worker of New Straitsville and Viola L. Bircher age 30 a telephone operator of Logan are named in a local incident report.

Logan William J. Beck New Straitsville Viola L. Bircher

Pleasant outdoor eating salad with Fairmont Cottage Cheese

A refreshing salad heart is Fairmont Imperial Cottage Cheese piled high in a salad bowl and garnished with cucumber slices tomato wedges carrot curls and onions. Tempting and delicious.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Murray City Carbon Hill Enterprise Gore Green Marion West Logan the County Board of Education and South Court St Athens, Ohio Complete Drug Service Futuro Rutland Joe Phillips Darrell William Phillips Florence Litz Richard Eckhart Holsum Ohio Food Market Olee Mas North Court St Logan Women’s News Kinney Ewing Grange Ethel Bower Marilyn Davis Thelma Mowery D. P. Davis Kenneth Rheinscheld Ermal Rheinscheld Wallace Beck Carol Primmer Frank Masure Davis WSCS Court & State St Inn Maid Illersburg Ohio Inn Maid Noodles Broughton Dairy Science Fairmont Imperial
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