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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1955
Page
3
Logan school board meets to approve stadium repairs from athletic fund. Old term repairs debated for school general fund. Equipment purchase for industrial arts department approved for fall enrollment rise. New lunchroom and janitor appointment discussed amid staff changes.
Logan clerks announce Dr T J Najm of Nelson will open a general surgery office at 201 Second St Logan with Monday hours. He holds an MD and is chief surgeon at Gallipoli State Hospital applying for staff at Hocking Valley Hospital.
Lan3an City police arrested two drivers for reckless operation and speeding. Melvin D. Scurlock 24 of Athens Route 2 was cited for speeding on W Front St at 6 10 am Tuesday. Howard Goldsberry 23 of Logan Route 2 faced charges for reckless operation after traveling 40 to 45 mph on West Hunter St at 5 30 am.
Logan High School coach Scrivner told the Kiwanis Club that his team is the best conditioned he has ever coached despite a small roster. He praised the Lancaster game effort, noted many mistakes cost a win, and cited players’ eagerness to train. Carl J. Hartman of Mans Meld attended as a visiting member.
State examiner C. R. Acton found the Hocking County board of education accounts in good order. Oct 31 1953 balance was 4585.11, with 1954 receipts of 15355 and 1008.64 refunds. Early 1955 state receipts totaled 7752.50. March 31 1955 balance stood at 7760.73 with 1953 1954 and early 1955 expenditures totaling 20935.52. Board members include Lloyd Whiler Laurelville, 8 Mallensee Haydenville Floyd E. Brown Logan, J F. McGrady Rockbridge and Loren J. Schorr Logan Route 3.
Logan The Mocking valley Beer Cattle Association held its annual fall meeting at Good Hope Veterans Park. After the plenary supper, Sam Warner of Ohio State University ext said the outlook in feeder cattle prices is stable, with farmers expected to pay the same for finished cattle. grain prices are down as months pass and may affect sales in the corn belt.
A man named Raipanovaren was charged with assault and battery by his wife Eva Mac Aoldren. He was arraigned before Magistrate E. Bright, pleaded guilty, and was fined $15 plus costs.
The xutnest Bible Boosters gathered at the Presbyterian Church with Mrs. Logan leading. Plans included a skating party and a signaling event for the Hocking County welfare board, read from I Samuel, with thirteen members in attendance and Catharine Sater noted as secretary.
The Teammates Class of the First Methodist Church held a Wednesday gathering at Rachelmacher Park with Don Bowling presiding. Mrs. Kinney accompanied and Mrs. Robinette led a devotional, ten members attended.
Land transfers include Myrtie Veries to Emery Le Huffines and Alice Huffines in Laurel Township. Miscellaneous notices cite a listed home, a Logan route delivery, a fatal fire in Sargent home harming two other children, and probate actions in Athens Ohio with executors named.
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