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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1948

Page

2

35 Cases in Hocking County Court Continued Off the Docket

Judge Harley Meyer of the Hocking County Common Pleas Court ordered 35 cases continued off the docket as pending matters, with revival possible by involved parties. The list includes families, individuals, schools, and local businesses across Logan and surrounding areas.

Hocking County Chevrolet - Norwood General Motors Corp Russell B. Hammond Edna Ervin William Ervin Gladys Inboden Gilbert Inboden Charles A. Dietzel Et al Laurelville-Perry Board of Education Foster Evans Hazel Evans Homer S. Brown Thelma Ruth Brown Ira McMannis Roy McMannis Marion F. Sexton Betty Jane Sexton Phoeba Alexander Ralph Alexander Susie Hester

Hocking County Land Transfers List Highlights Various Property Deeds

A roster of land transfers across Hocking County shows Myrtle J. Hamilton to Joseph O. Hamilton in Logan out lot 11, and multiple parcels changing hands in Marion Falls Green Starr and Laurel townships. Transactions include 40 acres to Ellinger, 60 acres to the Meyers, and numerous additions in Reigles, McBroom, and Ricketts areas.

Myrtle J. Hamilton Joseph O. Hamilton Logan A. M Cleo Bierly Lawrence Ruby N. Ellinger Marion Township Leo Mildred R. Ward James R Patricia E. Richards Ebert McBroom Falls Township Harry F Vincile L. Williams Reigles Laurelville W. S L. B. Primmer Clarence Jean McMillin Wright Green Township Alice A. Smith Marvin R. Smith William Anna Meyer John Howard Emma Meyer Laurel Township Orville Dorothy Ballinger George E. Danison Ebert Margaret C. McBroom Jesse A Freda M. Klinger R.H.J Maud Coe United States Bessie A. Ferdinand Frantz Edward H. Brooker Joseph F. Hutchins C. A Berdena F. Woods Hocking Rolland Bright Bessie Alta Stewart Nolen R Juanita M. Dyer Alma S Hoyt W. McCloud Benton Township Evan Mabel Reicheldorfer Robert Wiles Worley Anna Giffen William G. Moore Virginia E. Moore Falls- Gore Christena Pence Bernard Florence Bickel Union Furnace Hattie M. Price Stanley E. Price Starr Township Almedia Koon John Schein Dicken Carl I Rosella Price Grace Clar Nora Price Elmer Izetta Dennis Floyd Ida Cruise Edyth Goss Andrew W Esther Marie Wilson Ricketts Addition

Marriage Vows Exchanged In Zaleski Double Ring Ceremony

In a 10 a.m. Saturday ceremony at St. Sylvester Church Zaleski Miss Margaret Ann Bedinghaus and Mr William Patrick Tripp were married before Rev James Kimberly. The couple resides in Zaleski with reception for about 50 at the bride’s home.

Zaleski Margaret Ann Bedinghaus John Bedinghause William Patrick Tripp Edward Tripp St. Sylvester Church James Kimberly Celia Cavanaugh Mary Joe Wood Cincinnati George Cavanaugh Charleston W.va James Wilson Athens Zaleski High School State Forestry Division Navy Columbus Belt Works Columbus Tripp Male Reybould Nelsonville

Notice in Athens Ohio court case and tax levy elections

Legal notices announce the Wat son versus Williams breach case in Athens County Court of Common Pleas with an $8 880 65 claim and October 1948 deadline. Separate election notices decide tax levies above ten mill limits in Shade Waterloo Chauncey Nelsonville and other districts with November 2 1948 voting, five year terms, and rate limits.

Henry C. Williams Charleston West Virginia Pearl A. Williams P. A. Farquharson Superior Pipe and Supply Company Lester J. Watson Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Laintiff Woolley Rowland Bridgewater Board of Education Shade Consolidation District of Shade Consolidated Shade Consolidated Board of Elections Ce. Handley John E. Barker Board of Trustees Waterloo Waterloo Township Chauncey Scald C. E. Handley Nelsonville City Reus Ley “Ue Handley Iyman John EB. Barker

Murray City Post Names Officers for American Legion

Murray City Post No 420 American Legion elected John Byron as commander George Bruttvan as vice commander John Moraz as adjutant Forest Ayers as finance officer John Wooten as chaplain Edward Benik as trustee Edward Smith as sergeant at arms Louis Seidenfeld as publicity Milton Campbell as athletics John Buchanan as service officer Frank Murphy and Joseph Stone as finance directors A joint installation for auxiliary and post is planned with district officers expected to attend Edward Banik urges members to pay dues promptly.

Murray City American Legion John Byron George Bruttvan John Moraz Forest B. Ayers John Wooten Edward Benik Edward Smith Louis M. Seidenfeld Milton Campbell John Buchanan Frank M. Murphy Joseph Stone Edward Banik Hocking County

Weekend Visitors from Logan Visit Wooster

Mr. and Mrs. Luther Blum and daughter Mildred spent the weekend in Wooster visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Talbert. Mrs. Talbert is the sister of Mrs. Blum.

Logan Luther Blum Mildred Wooster A. E. Talbert Talbert Blum

Trucker Sues Over 1946 Route 75 Crash Damages

Logan Lewis Barber files a damage suit in Common Pleas Court seeking 625 dollars from Howard Clark of New Straitsville for injuries from a traffic accident on September 27 1946. Barber alleges Clark swerved across the center line on Route 75 injuring Barber’s truck and causing about seven weeks of lost operation plus 525 dollars in damages and 100 dollars in losses.

Logan Lewis Barber Howard Clark New Straitsville Common Pleas Court Barber Gore

Doctor's Invention Truss Trial Offered Free Test

Kansas City readers can trial a Doctor's Invention for reducible rupture for 30 days. Those who participate receive a $3.50 truss at no cost and may keep it even if not fully satisfied with the results. Write to Physician's Appliance Co. at 4757 Koch Building, 2906 Main St. Kansas City Mo. for details.

Kansas City Physician's Appliance Co Koch Bldg Main St

Housing Aid Sought for Izaak Walton League Meet

Logan Paul Collison chair of housing for the Izaak Walton League convention asks residents to help shelter delegates and wives October 9 and 10. Arrivals begin October 8 with lodging needed for that night and the 9th. Contact Collison or Mrs Madeline Judy at Ambrose Hotel after 3 PM to offer beds and note preference for couples or individuals.

Logan Paul Collison Izaak Walton League Dollison Madgeline Judy Ambrose Hotel Judy

Car Fire After Tire Blowout Ends in Ditch Crash

State Patrol reports a crash near the Routes 33 and 180 junction in Hocking County. Charles Swackhammer, 25, of Laurelville Route 1, lost control when a tire blew out, heading toward an oncoming car then into a ditch. The gas tank ruptured and the auto burned. Swackhammer sustained a burn while trying to extinguish the flames.

Logan Hocking County State Highway Patrol Charles Swackhammer Laurelville Swackhammer Swack

Waltonian Chorus Plans Concerts this Fall

Third practice session of the season held at 8 p m in the courthouse auditorium. Chorus rehearses for a Circleville concert on Oct 7 and a State Izaak Walton League convention performance in Logan Oct 9-10.

Logan Waltonian Chorus Courthouse Circleville Izaak Walton League

Drugs Stolen From Hocking Valley Hospital Office

Logan police report theft of about 2150 dollars in cash and narcotics from the desk of Dr. R. C. Jones and Dr. Owen F. Yaw at Hocking Valley Hospital. Entry suspected via duplicate key as drawers were forced but doors remained locked. Five thousand narcotic tablets were taken from a built‑in safe. investigators including Acting Police Chief Harry Snyder and state fingerprint experts are pursuing clues.

Logan Hocking Valley Hospital R. C. Jones Owen F. Yaw Dr. Yaw Harry Snyder State Highway Patrol

Drivers Face Overloading Charge And Drunk Driving Case

Two motorists forfeited a $25 bond for appearance before Mayor Roger W. Friend after being charged with overloading trucks. Arlo F. Streets, 35, Lancaster, was fined $100 and costs after arraignment on driving while intoxicated linked to a Sept. 5 accident on Ridge Road off Route 33 where a car overturned.

Logan Wear Lynch Rockbridge Harry Shriner South Park W. Va Arlo F. Streets Lancaster Ridge Road Route 33

Logan Names Mrs Evelyn Bishop to Aid for Dependent Children Clerk

Mrs Evelyn Bishop of Logan has been named part time clerk in the Aid for Dependent Children department. The vacancy, filled September 16, follows the office being vacant since 1946.

Logan Evelyn Bishop Aid For Dependent Children

Mrs Maude Kinsel Visits Logan on Business

Mrs Maude Kinsel of Athens was a business visitor in Logan on Monday.

Logan

Driver Fined In Accident In Logan

No injuries were reported after a Sunday night collision at Main Street and the traffic signal. William R. Garrow, 44, of Michigan, stopped for a signal when Max Ruffner, 19, Logan Route 3, struck Garrow’s car. Damages totaled about 160 dollars with Garrow’s car at 60 and Ruffner’s at 100. Ruffner was arraigned before Mayor Roger W. Friend for failing to stop within the assured clear distance ahead and fined 10 dollars plus costs.

Logan William R. Garrow Michigan Main St Max Ruffner Ruffner Roger W. Friend

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