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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1955

Page

2

Pioneers of Salem Township teased by county records and loans

The Hocking Agricultural Society seeks to pay two mortgage notes from 1940 totaling 4772.40 held by Federal Savings and Loan with semiannual payments. Commissioners were briefed on the note due date and the need to retire the debt by the specified terms while bids on coal were reviewed for winter work.

Logan—County Hocking County Ne Sur Air Board Opec W. A. Gurtler and Co Reno White Ge. Gout Sper Tn Richard Huston Ormiston Coal Co Roxie Cupp Logan

Chauncey Area Church Services and Schedules

Local church notices list several congregations with ministers and service times. Chauncey Methodist with Joseph Osco holds Sunday school at 10 and worship at 11:10. Milfeta and Morristown churches share worship and Sunday school times. Pilgrim Holiness, Church of God, and Church of Christ Parish outline prayer meetings, evangelistic services, Bible study, and speakers at various nearby locations.

Chauncey Hocking Valley Church of Christ Chauny Millfield Greens Run Trimsie Taylor Ridge Jtiram Mingus Morristown Helen Vatman Pilgrim Holiness Raymona Vidcock Church of God Clarence Way Youin Ellowship Gilbert Courtney J. S. Posey Lay

Logan Church Calendar Lists Weekly Services and Special Talks

A dense church notices page outlines schedules for Logan area churches. Trinity Lathoram Paul Holt leads Sunday worship and youth classes. Brethren in Christ and Westminster Fellowship document midweek meetings and choir rehearsals. Dray pe and Bible studies noted. Westminster and Union Presbyterian feature guest speakers including Dr. Howard Hannaford missionary to Japan. St John Lutheran and First Methodist list service times and sermon titles. Special services continue through Sept 25 with noted speakers from Springfield and Lancaster.

Trinity Lathoram Paul D. Holt Mission Arte Hinderman Lncaster Brethren In Christ Burmworth Beco Howard Hannaford Japan Westminster Fellowship Pen Reren Presbyterian Union Purnace Earl F. Schottke Ae Matthew Lutheran St. John Lutheran First Methodist Stanley Benton Brother James Boy Scouts Par Laureliun Community Church of God Karl Miller

Perry County Woman Dies

Marina Jane Bell M4 of Junction City Route 1 Perry County died at 2 am Thursday after declining health. She native to Perry County and Sarah Jane Arbaugh, survived by four sons Clifford Bell Urbana Joseph Columbus Clyde Luther Junction City Route 1 three daughters Mrs Vanatta New Straitsville Route 1 Mrs Ruth Cheetham Sandusky and Mrs Wanda Weatherby Columbus a sister Miss Anna Arbaugh Oakland 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Funeral services at 2 pm in Starr Township with Rev Roy E Klingler officiating. Burial Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Marina Jane Bell Junction City Perry County Sarah Jane Arbaugh Clifford Bell Urbana Joseph Columbus Clyde Luther Vanatta New Straitsville Ruth Cheetham Sandusky Wanda Weatherby Anna Ashbaugh Oakland Starr Township Ing Ralph Blume Roy E. Fleor Klingler Oak Grove G. C. Y Murphy Co Risch Blume

Buses Found With Minor Defects in Inspection

Patrol inspection of 58 buses shows 16 with minor defects. District totals include West Hocking 10 of 21, Starr Washington 3 of 9, and Hocking 1 of 3. Repairs must be completed before certification. records to Athens post of State Highway Patrol.

West Hocking Starr-Washington Distriet Ouan Muses Athens State Highway Patrol

Missionary to Speak at First Presbyterian Church

Dr Howard Hannaford a Wittenberg College graduate and missionary to Japan will speak at an all church meeting next Monday at the First Presbyterian Church Heard will be the speaker for a children’s party at 7 p m preceding the public meeting Hannaford spent 21 years in educational and evangelical work in Japan and taught in Beirut and Aleppo during World War II before returning to assist reconstruction efforts in Japan.

Land First Presbyterian Church Heard Howard Hannaford Wittenberg College Springfield Japan Beirut Allepo Syria Council of Cooperation Chris Chris. In Missions In That Country, Dr. Hannaford Children of the Presbyterian Church

Hocking County 4H Club Holds 12th Meeting

Bowboys Roughnecks 4H Chub held its 12th meeting with Harold Nilips exploiting project. Edith Bowlby, advisor, and members and three guests attended. Mrs. Phillips served refreshments.

Bowboys Roughnecks 4H Chub Harold Nilips Ira Edith Bowlby Mrs. Phillips

Common Cases I Hocking Valley Hospital Notes

LOGAN and surrounding: Dismissals and docket items in Common Pleas Court. Cases include Lois Anderson v Anderson, Edith Kienzle v Kienzle, Donna Milbum v Milum, Preeman v leysgaine East 3 Gonter, Mary Fey v Hart Conley, Mary Huamrine Hency v Hil Irvin Praaite, Patricia Rich v James R. Richards, Barbara Waite v Maria Waite, Mary A. Kitt v Marlene Homton, Shires Hutchinson v Fred Wick Hutchinson, and Angie Shuman v Charles Rata. Also approval to transfer 1500 from general to road and welfare funds. Final approval pending in Common Pleas Court.

Patricia Rich Trae Azainat James R. Richards Barbara’ Waite Maria Waite Ford Mary A. Kitt Marlene “Hom Ton Robert E. Thompson Shires Hutchinson Fredwick B. Hutchinson Angie Shuman Charles

Fire damages two barns at Rockbridge under $4000 loss

Two Logan and another fire department respond to a Thursday morning blaze in Rockbridge damaging two barns owned by Frank Holland and Wayne Wharton. Alarms at 5 25 am. Holland faces about 2500 on barn and 200 contents while Wharton reports 1000 structure and 300 contents.

Logan Rockbridge an_ Alley Frank Holland Wayne Wharton Holland Wharton Humber Burlin Taylor Robert Courter

Chauncey and Area Visitors Spend Time in Marlin and Columbus

Chauncey area personals note visits by Chauncey residents and relatives to Marlin Texas and Columbus Ohio. Names mentioned include Mrs W D Keifer Corning and Eart Shafer Mr and Mrs Harry Riggle Pamela Riccio Robert Freeman and family Mr and Mrs Clyde Canter Mrs Floyd Wem er Mr and Mrs Dave Lewis Mr and Mrs Ernest Pughtine Mrs Wallace and Mrs Cline. trips include Boise Idaho and Columbus gatherings with extended family. Many visits reference siblings spouses and grandchildren with supper hosts noted.

W. D. Keifer Eart Shafer CA. Keifer Corning Air Force Florida Robert, Jr can= ter Freeman Boise Idaho Tre Frances Wallace Ronald Cline Brad Floyd Wemer Hugh Columbus Wemer Dave Lewis Carl Rhoads Cline Ernest Pughtine Richard Powell W. G. Dennis Dennis Bessie Werner Richard Wilcox A Mingus Emma’ Heffkin Glouster Hattie Mingus

Logan Society and clubs hold 1955 opening meetings

Logan community clubs opened the season with meetings at various homes and restaurants. Mrs Barker hosted Cosmopolitan Club. Mrs Stoltz led a business session. Euterpean and Garden Club planned programs, readings, and district events. members discussed dues, hosts, and upcoming concerts, with several officers elected and members preparing future programs.

Barker Enver James Barker Hew Myron Stoltz S. E Exbaugh Miss Dove Frances Gray Patton Brandt's Restauant Logan Garden Club Burr Nixon Franter

Flower Show Plans Tied to State Floral Symbols

Orlandeth Lehman described the state floral symbols chosen by the 48 states. The meeting focused on arrangements and specimens for the Hocking County Fair flower show starting September 28. Mrs Nixon served cake and lunch to 16 members and two guests.

Orlandeth Lehman Hocking County

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