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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1953

Page

7

Logan Hocking Fair attendance record eyed on centennial event

The Hocking County Centennial Fair opened with strong crowds and officials predict a new attendance record barring bad weather. About 3000 attended Wednesday night, over 4000 Thursday afternoon, with many school groups present. The pageant titled Pioneer Days drew Narrator Rev Paul N Verner and featured reenactments and floats. An on opening night horse pulling contest left a driver injured and a horse died during the event. Awards went to Lawrence Beaver in the heavy division and George Guthrie was named best driver. The fair runs to the centennial pageant finale with a fireworks display.

Logan Hocking County Edward G. Miller Miller Dupils Paul N. Verner First Fair Board Hocking Valley Hospital DeWitt Walter Frankfort Homer Storts Lawrence Beaver Dave Wolf Wayne Harris Glenn Lanning Dave Wolfe and Son Ray Stover George Guthrie

Logan Wedding Observes Quiet Ceremony and Reception

Miss Redick becomes bride in a double ring ceremony at First Methodist Church with Rev. Stanley Benton officiating. The reception for 150 guests followed in the church hall with a five tier cake and organizers from Circleville Logan and surrounding areas. The bride, a Logan High School graduate, is employed in Columbus. groom, a Circleville High School graduate, served in World War II and studies veterinary medicine.

Ostar Balfornia Son Trent Newark Lyon First Methodist Church of Ralston Columbia John Wayne Goodbve Toledo Tom Goodlve Florence Chantilly Pierce Logan Joe E. Brown Jusion Walter F_ Jurgenspears Rice Lake Ontario Canada Ambassador Bridge Witton Maureen Sashihara Cleve Ther Jand Har Fred McCleand J.jond South Logan Sis H. Blum Lake Logan Eugene Mathias Fony Mery Gong Joanne Ped i Cleveland Jeanne Kristine Kathryn Nesday Chicago Ill Lester Mathias cEl Capital Gore George McClel Film Edulis Aba Eten Land of Laurelville Maryl Grea Weitomig McClelland Circleville Sashihara Brimner Miss Gonzy Peggy Kathie Garrison Johnnie Brimner Carroll Stottlemyer Anderson Ind Hargus Conley Luther Brimner Lancaster Harold Brimnert Paul Valentine Gene Garrison Mt. Sterling Gene, Garrison Foe Young Amanda Joan Thomas Joe Phillins John Buntz James Yount Mona ‘Marks Stella Kalias Sharon Wonn Michigan Conley Forsythe St Columbus Logan High School Ohio State University Ohio University Kappa Phi Methodist Design Service Co Corley School of Veterinary Medicine Circleville High School Army Initaly

Church and Fellowship Schedules Across Logan Area

Local church notices list weekly services and choir practices. ST MATTHEW LUTHERAN details Sunday school at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 a.m. with chorus and youth programs. other churches in the area include SALT CREEK VALLEY PILGRIM HOLINESS and LAUREL RUN with Sunday schools, worship services, and midweek gatherings.

Trinity Lutheran Voters’ Assembly Church OF the Nazarene Throustt Hi-Ny Jehovah's Witnesses Watchtower First Evangelical United Brethren Parior ST. Matthew Lutheran Salt Creek Valley Earl Miller Gore Circuit C. P. Hinton Gore Oroville

Out Again In Again Release From Jail Is Temporary

Lorain man Earl Jeffrey, 29, freed on bond for non payment of a fine, was rearrested on a non support charge filed by his former wife. He pled innocent before Magistrate E E Bright and remains free on $200 bond awaiting grand jury action. Ray Six was released Thursday after paying an old fine.

Logan Earl Jeffrey Lorain Jeffrey Mary Backus E. E. Bright Bastill Roger W. Friend Liberty Ray Friend

CORNING AREA NOTES AND FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CORNING REPORTS numerous social visits by John Eickel and Arthur Reese families. Flora Briggs spent weeks with her son Roger in Midland. Gail E Wallace and son Charles visited from out of town. Dennis Rodney born to M. R. Sanders and Sons clients. Roger Allen born to Roger Briggs and wife. Roger Bankes announces a son. Anthony Toerner and Ben Geslin travel to Omaha for a family visit with Dr. and Mrs. R. Green.

Ae John Eickel Arthur Reese Flora Briggs Roger Briggs Mid-land Midh Gail E. Wallace Charles E. ©. Marshall Corning Rod Logan Hasney Fitch Common Pleas Dennis Rodney M. R. Sanders and Sons, Inc Methodistls Eugene Griggs Murray City Ay Ats Roger Allen Robert Bankes Adam Street Nebraska Logan Anthony Toerner Ben Geslin Omaha Neb

Jet Airman Denies Germ War Charges

San Francisco report states 1st Lt. Charles Kerr of Lima Ohio denied Communist charges that American fliers used germ warfare in Korea. He returned on Gen. R. L. Howze with POWs and refused to disclose details about alleged confessions while confirming Communists had worked on the fliers.

San Francisco Lima

Boosters Night at Ewing Grange Meeting

Ewing Grange held Boosters Night featuring stunts plays piano numbers group singing and a candle lighting service by multiple 4-H clubs led by Grace Harsh D H Woodard Loren Schorr Kenneth Rheinscheid and others The National Master's Booster Night message was read by Mrs Kenneth Rheinscheid A birthday party and officer installations were planned for the next meeting with July August and September celebrants scheduled to lead.

Ewing Grange Grace Harsh D. H. Woodard Loren Schorr Pleasant Workers Kenneths Rheinscheld William Rheinscheld Hill Top Boys Paul Thomas Bobby Dean Davig Kenneth Rheinscheid

Logan Couple Joins in Aug. 22 Wedding at St John Church

Mr and Mrs Harry J Auker announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Lou to Robert Whitcraft. The ceremony at St John Church officiated by Fr Foy featured Mary Lou as bride with Robert Auker as best man and notes the couple’s Logan connections and Whitcraft family ties.

Logan Harry J Auker Second St Mary Lou Robert Whitcraft Creighton Whitcraft Whitcraft iReck Bridge Whit Penney Co Sis Andy Oeey Wood St Robert Auker Gan

Arson Bureau Probes Two Fire Scenes In Town

The Arson Bureau investigates two fires including a South Bloomingville building owned by Ray Harper with about 30000 dollars in damage and a summer home owned by James E. Hieber of Columbus valued around 15000 dollars. Waldron Mitton led preliminary inquiries as Willis S. Peterson aided the scenes. Investigators plan site visits but offer no definite conclusion.

Onia 2 Contina Willis S. Peterson Waldron Mitton South Bloomingville Ray Harper James E. Hieber Columbus SIS Waldron

Laurel Run Social News Links Local Families

Mr VL B Wolfe and Mrs Grant Pardee with Janet of Prescott Arizona attended a small gathering in Sandusky. Several Bumgardners shared an evening with Herman Bumgardner. Francis Stewart and son of Spencer Oregon visited Clarence Patton. Millard Patton and son from Union Furnace joined guests. other Logan and Union Furnace residents visited Todd, Van Bibber, and Sayre households.

Laurel Run VL B Wolfe Grant Pardee Janet Prescott Ariz Sandusky Bumgardner Mace Herman Bumgardner Francis Stewart Spencer Millard Patton Union Furnace C. J. Bumgardn Logan John Bumgardner Clarence Patton Pete Brandon Arthur Todd Harold van Bibber But Sayre Near Logan

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