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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1965

Page

8

Beverly Ellinger Crowned Hocking County Junior Fair Queen

Beverly Ellinger daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Ellinger Rockbridge Route 1 was crowned Hocking County Junior Fair Queen Thursday night Representing the Farm Bureau Youth she is a Logan High senior First runner up Jeanette Everett representing the Foothill Lassies 4 H Club Second runner up Bonnie Mae Helber representing the Loganettes 4 H Club Third runner up Sharon DeLong sponsored by Laurelville Hoof Beats Fourth runner up Elaine Tatman represented the Town and Country 4 H Club Escorts included Dave McDaniel Ken Tschappat John Ellinger and Joe Goldsberry The court led the livestock parade after the ceremony.

Bonnie Mae Helber George Helber Logan Logan High Loganettes Sharon DeLong Dan DeLong Laurelville Laurelville High Laurelville Hoof Beats Elaine Tatman Guy Tatman Kingston Logan Elm High Hocking County Beverly Ellinger Jeanette Everett Queen Beverly Miss Ellinger Mike Wieland Messenger Newsphoto Steve Winn Winn Jim Robb D_ Mowrey Nancy Wilson Jim McKinley Leroy Scribner Cindy Blum Steve Scribner Ellinger FFA Farm Bureau Federation Kroger's Marty Sharrett Hocking Hereford Farm Booth Logan Lassies Town and Country Club Hocking Wildlife Club Laurelville Woodchucks Bear Run

County approves equipment sale and notes sewer project

Logan Hocking County Commissioners approve bills totaling 2287.63 including 1147 for tuberculosis care and 292 for sheep losses. A front end loader tractor with mower is purchased on deferred payment. They discuss West Logan sanitary sewer with Burgess and Niple and limit culvert pipe funds this year.

Logan — Hocking County John Carroll Otto A. Shaw Perry Burgess and Niple West Logan

Judging Ends In Hobby Show at Hocking Fair

Hobby show judging concludes with 18 classes at Logan event. Winners include Olive Kornmiller and Maxine Andregg in China Old Plates and Glass Stemware, with multiple top placements across dishes, coins, carving, stamps, and antiques.

Hocking Fair Olive Kornmiller Helen Blosser Evelyn Goodlve Maxine Andregg Ada Engle Harry Disbennett Maxine Andregeg Lyda Kornmiller Fred Graham Mary Wingett Evelyn Cox Rita Hall Bob Ansel Harry Disbennettt Eugene Miller Mary Winder

Glouster Elementary PTO to Launch Membership Drive

Glouster Ohio Glouster Elementary Parents Teachers Organization plans a 6 p.m. Monday membership drive with house to house calls. The group held its first meeting of the school year with about 45 attendees and elected officers led by President Arlene Andrews.

Glouster Glouster Elementary Parents Arlene Andrews Gladys Dixon Margaret Morris Ruth Christman Lucille Grubbs Grubbs Andrews Patti Holbert Jody Moore Mary Cardaras Lois Roberts Bonnie Wilson Joyce Lewis Ruth

Hoopers Welcome Daughter Rebecca Ann

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hooper of Trimble announce the birth of a daughter on September 15 at Mount St. Marys Hospital. The baby is named Rebecca Ann. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. James Fleming and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hooper. Great grandparents include Mrs. Armon Rainey, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fleming, Mr. and Mrs. John Humphrey, and Mrs. Mary Hooper. The Sunday Creek Valley Sportsman Club meets Sunday at 2 p.m. at Burr Oak Lake Cottage.

Glouster Roger Hooper Trimble Mount St. Mary’s Hospital Rebecca Ann Hooper's James Fleming Russell Hooper Armon Rainey Thomas Fleming Corning John Humphrey Sunday Creek Valley Sportsman Club Burr Oak Lake

Junior fair activities highlight annual event

Logan reports the annual junior fair judging day with 4 Hers FHA and FFA clubs selecting champions in beef sheep and swine. Beef sale set for Saturday night at 4 H Barn with weigh in and auctioneer Emerson Martin. Trophies from Kroger and Farm Bureau honor top beef and showmanship as booths and club winners are announced.

Logan FHA FFA William L. Melvin Emerson Marting Washington D. H Moorman Feed Co Susan Dupler Marty Sharrett John Dupler Robert Culbertson Mary Lou Gillogly Mike Bailey Ronnie Bailey Lee Sharrett Ruth Ann Gillogly Bill Shaw George Pavlik John Ellinger

Hocking County Fair Secre tary Repeats Rope Rescue Duty

Fair official Matheny scaled the grandstand announcers booth and climbed the flag pole to attach a rope for the annual trick. Dick Mowery notes this is his 13th year performing the stunt. Limestone laid to reduce mud and a Wednesday blackout due to an 800 amp fuse are noted.

Hocking County Jud Matheny Fair Board Dick Mowery Matheny

Truant Officer Joke Highlights City School Day Dismissals

County and city schools dismissed for teachers' meetings while a fair day was observed. The tractor pull lasted four and a half hours Thursday afternoon ending with the first rain of the day. Mayor Jack Moorehead faced taunts at the dunking machine during the event.

Jack Moorehead

Applied Arts Winners Are Announced

Judging was completed Thursday at the Hocking Fair in applied arts. Winners across student and adult divisions include Linda Geiger with multiple top placing entries in portraits still life and landscape categories, Sophia Stefanides in modern and pastel and crayon, and Glada Russell in monochromatic portrait and charcoal. Additional top finishers include Susan Stilwell, Linda Geiger, Lawrence Hansley Jr., and Willard Holdron in various media and subjects.

H. W. Snouffer Susan Stilwell Glada Russell June Stillison Willard Holdron Lawrence Hansley Jr

Church youth groups schedule weekend meetings

Taylor Ridge Church of Christ junior group meets Friday at 4 p.m. Trimble Church of Christ Parish Planning Council gathers Friday at 7 30 p.m. CYF planning retreat set for Saturday at 8 p.m. Christian Youth Fellowships of Millfield and Trimble churches plan Saturday meetings to map October November and December activities. Glouster personals note Ellis and Mrs Moore return to Glouster from West Virginia. Cloyde Hudson visits from Black Mountain North Carolina. Leonard Willis on leave from Omaha Nebraska Air Force Base spends time with his mother Goldie Willis in Maple Street.

Taylor Ridge Church of Christ Trimble Church of Christ Parish Planning Council Trimble Church of Christ Cyf Christian Youth Millfield Christian Church Trimble Church of Christ Glouster Ellis Moore West Virginia Moore New York Central Railroad Cloyde Hudson Black Mountain N. C Leonard Willis Air Force Base Omaha Neb Goldie Willis Maple St

Gate admissions at Hocking Fair exceed previous year

Logan reports 1005 gate admissions with 743 sold after 5 pm. Rotroff Thrill Show grandstand tickets totaled 243 adults and 104 children. Fair Secretary Jud Metheny says attendance runs ahead of last year while noting season ticket holders skew the day’s turnout. Tonight features Shindig Variety Show and Saturday offers the McKinley Rodeo.

Logan Fair Jud Matheny

Corn Crop Loan Rates Announced in Hocking County

Logan County corn loan details set for 1965. Hocking ASC Chair Wayne A. Ball says the county loan rate is 1.12 per bushel for 1965 crop corn grading No 3, with national averages at 1.25. Loans mature July 31, 1966 unless demand ends earlier. Applications at the Hocking ALCS office. Chauncey Methodist Church serves cafeteria supper on the church lawn Saturday at 5:30 PM.

LOGAN Hocking Wayne A. Ball ASC Hocking Alcs Chauncey Chauncey Methodist Church Church Lawn

Nine Suggestions Made For Logan Personnel Program

The fourth article in a Logan City Schools survey series outlines nine general recommendations for the district personnel program. It calls for written policies, clear job descriptions, updated staff handbooks, mandatory handbook reading, improved selection and retention policies, a competitive salary plan, elimination of non certified hires, reassignment reviews, and targeted staff counseling and training.

Logan City Center For Research and Service College of Education Ohio University Logan

Best of Show Floriculture Honors At Hocking Fair

Louise Duffy of Logan Route 3 won best of show in floriculture at the Hocking Fair. Ribbon placements across 14 entries included Louise Duffy and Evelyn Goodlive in multiple categories such as Hybrid Tea Rose, Zinnia Large, and Gladiola. Artistic design honors went to Louise Duffy, Charlotte Kornmiller, and several others in multiple classes.

Logan Louise Duffy Speciman Leslie Duffy Evelyn Goodbye Fighduna Emeline Warner Erie Goodbye Zinnia Large Ruth Gillogly Ella Nihiser Zinnia Small Beth Campbell Chris Bowers Audrey Chute Zinnia Aster Olive Kornmiller Evelyn Goodlve Dahlia Large Rolland Adams Dahlia Small Evelyn Cox Snapdragon Elizabeth Shaw Maxine Andregg Gladiola Large Ruby Drum Evelyn Goodbve Gladiola Small Clyde Disbennett Charlotte Kornmiller Vernon Stump Harry Disbennett Betty Crawford

Chauncey Area Guests Visit Over Weekend

Wednesday evening visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Bentley included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bentley Christy Jody and Stormy of Nelsonville Route 1. Sunday guests were the Rev H S Severign Letart W Va and the Rev W H Strausbaugh and children with other relatives visiting the Bentleys.

Harold Strohmeyer San Diego Jack McGee Neil Wyatt Arthur Barber Pamela and Terry Lincoln Park Mich Sanford Bentley Robert Bentley Christy, Jody Stormy Nelsonville Andrew McKinney H. S. Severign Letart W.va Gilbert Courtney C. N. Sanders Hunter Beckelhymer Hiram Sanders Robert Sanders Near Erie

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Wieland Dave McDaniel Ken Tschappat Joe Goldsberry Herschel Bensonhaver Glouster Pto Hoopers Scott Harden Marilyn Chute Roger Weaver Market Lamb Denny Mowrey Melissa Mowery Hocking Livestock Leaders 4-H Club Bill Melvin Fair Secretary Harry L. Armstrong Applied Arts Hhauncey Board of Education
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