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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1953

Page

11

Runaway Meigs Juveniles Thumb Ride With Officer

Three runaway juveniles, two from Meigs County and one from Franklin County, were apprehended in Logan. The 14 and 15 year olds from Meigs County were picked up after hitchhiking. they were questioned and returned to their home counties. A 15 year old from Franklin County, held for Franklin County Juvenile Court, had recently moved to Millfield Route 2, Athens County.

Logan Meigs County Franklin County Spurgeon Metzler Hocking County Hocking Valley Hospital Millfield Athens Franklin County Court

Trade Club To Hear Story of New Industry

Logan Trade Club members will hear a talk on Logan’s new industry at a Thursday dinner in Blosser's Banquet Room. John Hildenbolt, president of Metal Powder Products, Inc., will speak as the Dayton company plans a Logan plant under construction with other executives in attendance.

Logan Blosser John Hildebolt Metal Powder Products, Inc Dayton

Dinner Meet Held Monday By Sorority

First fall dinner of the Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority was at Brandt's with Miss Jo Stutz providing music. A Business and Professional Women's Club meeting followed led by Miss Helen Rush. Charter members recalled early group days. future events include a Oct 17 sectional in Marietta and an Oct meeting at New Lexington elementary with Harold Bowers as speaker.

Mary Ruth Krinn Ruth Thompson Janet Carr Martha Kruger Miss Ruth Faith Krinn Marty Connor Helen Washburn Barbara Downhour Nelsonville Mary Smith McArthur Winnie Armstrong Laurelville Mildred Boley Junction City Nora Fowler New Lexington Margaret Rush Gladys Webb Amelia Fickel Shirley Thomas Minnie Bowen Florence Larimer Ruth Goodwin Logan Marietta Helen Rush Harold Bowers Doris Allen Gladys Folden

DeMolay Plans Degree Conferral in Circleville

Columbus Chapter of the Order of DeMolay will confer the DeMolay Degree on over 50 charter members at the Masonic Temple Circleville Saturday at 7 30 p m Only master masons and DeMolay members may witness the ceremony Columbus Chapter recently earned a super excellent rating on its degree conferral inspection A public installation of officers by Columbus Chapter is set for Saturday Oct 31 at 7 30 p m at the Circleville fairgrounds with the Mother's Circle serving refreshments after the ceremony.

Circleville Columbus Order of DeMolay Masonic Temple Columbus Chapter Fairgrounds Mother’s Circle

Father and Son Kiwanis Dinner in Logan Draws Crowd

Logan Kiwanis Club hosted a father and son dinner at the G E Logan Glass Works lunch room on Tuesday night attracting about 40 guests. William Moore of the G E plant led greetings, with Bob Sayers directing the program as teen magician Larry Liff performed and motion pictures were shown.

LOGAN Logan Kiwanis Club G-E Logan Glass Works G-E William Moore Kiwanians Bob Sayers Henry Louisa Bob Smith Larry Liff Louis M. Palamera Eddie Lee Williams Bob Patton Walter F. Laving John Laving Gene Brown Harry E. Shaw Jeffrey Gerken Greg Poston Sherry Poston Billy Gasser Tommy Gasser John Ed Webb Ken Collison Linda Kayerbaugh Mark Myers Jim Lanning Charles Lanning Colleen Walsh Larry Zay Larry Watson David Watson Karen Morley Steve Bright Lois Ann Smith Mike Smith Jeff Todd Eddie Penrod Johnny Bond Carl Gaffin Scott Sherwood Robbie Sherwood

Water Bills Mailed in Logan for October Collection

Logan city announces mailing of October water and sewer bills. Bills cover water used April 1 and August 1 and sewer rentals for the same period. Payment runs through October 15 with a 10 percent penalty after due date. Water service may be cut off after October 30 for nonpayment. Department office hours are 9 to 5 daily, Saturdays 9 to 12.

Logan City Water Department Water Department

Miller Will Is Probated In Logan Court

Logan Probate Court records show the will of Earl A. Miller admitted to probate. Miller died recently in Athens. The will leaves Lynn Miller of Greenfield all stock in McBee Co. and assigns Edgar L. and Evelyn Burt Greyhound Bus Lines stock. Bertha L. Daubenmier of Logan gets $100, rest to Burt as trustee for Miller’s daughter Verna B. Miller of Greenfield. On Verna’s death $1000 goes to Burt and the remainder to Lynn Miller. Estate valued at about $7034.

Logan Earl A. Miller W. Hunter St Miller Athens Lynn Miller Greenfield McBee Co Edgar L Evelyn Burt Greyhound Bus Lines Bertha L. Daubenmier Burt Verna B. Miller

Electa OES entertains district line officers at Masonic Hall

Electa Chapter of OES hosted District 27 line officers at the Masonic Hall with a steak dinner for 37 visitors. Plans were made to attend the district school at Murray City October 5 as Pocahontas Lodge members met at the K of P Hall.

New Straitsville Electa OES Masonic Hall Murray City Pocahontas Lodge

Laurel Cliff Weekend Visitors Report

Mr and Mrs Mer Harris and George and Vicki of St Albans W Va visited Mr and Mrs George an. Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs N E Schaefer were Mr and Mrs Vern Stacy of Columbus Mr and Mrs Wyatt Schaeffer of Mt Vernon and Mrs Pearl Jacobs who stayed with her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Clifford Jacobs Middleport

Laurel Cliff Mer Harris George Vicki St. Albans W. Va George An N. E. Schaefer Vern Stacy Columbus Wyatt Schaeffer Mt. Vernon Pearl Jacobs Clifford Jacobs Middleport

Mrs Rhoda Shope Taken To Doctors Hospital

Mrs. Rhoda Shope was taken by ambulance Tuesday to Doctors Hospital in Columbus for observation and treatment. She resides with her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Lawrence Evans on Wood Street.

Logan couple to wed in Warren Indiana ceremony

Miss Joaquin Lavelle Friar daughter of Mr and Mrs Victor Friar of Warren Indiana will marry Rev Roy Eugene Crawford son of Mr and Mrs Zora Crawford of Rockbridge. The service at Commercial Point Ohio featured readings by Rev Robert St Clair and Rev Royal Woodhead with music from a pianist violinist and vocalist. A lawn reception followed at the Friar home and the couple plans to reside at Asbury Seminary Wilmore Kentucky where the groom studies for the bachelor of divinity degree.

Joaquin Lavelle Friar Victor Friar Warren Ind Roy Eugene Crawford Zora Crawford Rockbridge Robert St. Clair Commercial Point Charge Commercial Point Royal S. Woodhead College Wesleyan Church Marion Richard Woodbury Harold Crawford Portland Clifford Crawford Charlotte Crawford Mrs. Friar Crawford Asbury Seminary Wilmore Jackson Township School Wells County Marion College Chester Center School Shelby School Lexington Rockbridge High School Asbury Theological Seminary Methodist Danville

Bridge Luncheon Honors Mrs Farmer and Mrs Rowland

Mrs Jack Myers and Mrs William Knapp hosted a bridge luncheon at the Myers home with a brown green and yellow color scheme. Guests included Mrs Albert Leonard Columbus Mrs Ralph Poston and many others. First prize went to Mrs Farmer, second to Mrs Rowland, and third to Mrs Todd.

Jack Myers William Knapp Myers Albert Leonard Columbus Ralph Poston Paul Stimson Marion Allen Earl Lowe Richard Jones John Strait Richard Farmer John Sherwood John Tansky Dean Collison George Rowland Richard Zay Wayne Todd Raymond Keairns Warren Johnson Farmer Rowland Todd

Social Circle Elects Officers At Home Meeting

Members of the Social Circle held their annual executive meeting at Mrs. H. J. Stevenson’s home after a six o'clock dinner at Brandt's Restaurant. Officers named were Mrs. Charles Yontz president Mrs. Russell Berlin vice president and Mrs. Bess Mutchmore secretary treasurer.

H. J. Stevenson Brandt's Charles Yontz Russell Berlin Bess Mutchmore

Local Travelers Return From Florida and North Carolina Visits

Mr and Mrs Jacob Keller and Mr and Mrs George Wonn canceled a Florida trip after visiting various sites. Mr and Mrs Martin Heigle returned from a North Carolina visit. They reside on Logan Rt 2. Mr and Mrs John Yates hosted a weekend gathering for Harold Pickens of McArthur and family guests from Columbus and Logan.

Jacob Keller George Wonn Florida Martin Heigle North Carolina Logan Rt. 2 John Yates W. Logan Harold Pickens McArthur Charles Williams Columbus John Yates Jr Logan

Tourist Book Club opening meeting at Mrs Rauch home

The Tourist Book Club held its first fall meeting at Mrs C F Rauch's home. Frank Stedel's Out of the Midwest was reviewed by Mrs Joe Phillips. Attendees included Mrs Thorne Cottrill, Mrs N M Brown, Mrs Newell Grooms, Mrs Wesley Ogg, Mrs James Green, Mrs Darle Kitchen, Mrs Myron Stoltz, Mrs Lew Graham, Mrs Wilbur Lanning, Mrs Phillips, and the hostess.

Tourist Book Club C. F. Rauch Midwest Frank Stedel Joe Phillips Thorne Cottrill N. M. Brown Newell Grooms Wesley Ogg James Green Darle Kitchen Myron Stoltz Lew Graham Wilbur Lanning Phillips

September Meeting of Christian Culture Class at Local Church

The September gathering of the Christian Culture Class at Evangelical United Brethren Church met at Mrs. A. F. Evans home. The program Trees was led by Mrs. W. E. Burt with readings by several members. A piano duet by Mrs. Spurgeon Metzler and Miss Barbara Mauk preceded a Trees recital sung by Mrs. Harry Sweazy with Metzler at the piano. Welcome extended to new members Mrs. Franklin Baker and Mrs. L. K. Evans.

Kagan Clarence Schempp Clarence Chute Marcus Lohr Leonard Weaver Evans Baker Metzler Grueser Burt Mauk Hugh Keller Blum Martin Jacob Evangelical United Brethren Church A. F. Evans W. E. Burt Fred Hughli John Keller William Blum M. C. Martin Everett Jacoby Spurgeon Metzler Barbara Mauk Harry Sweazy A. N. Grueser Franklin Baker L. K. Evans Starling

Mrs. Catherine Weis Funeral Rites Held

Logan obituary notes last rites for Mrs. Catherine Weis widow of Charles Weis at St John’s Catholic Church today at 9 am. Fr. Edward Kessler presided. pallbearers Harold Leo and Charles Kessler Tom Weiland James Rimelpach James Barker. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Catherine Weis Charles Weis St. John’s Catholic Church Edward Kessler Weis Harold Leo Charles Kessler Tom Weiland James Rimelpach James Barker Oak Grove Cemetery

Community Band Forms From Many Towns In Perry County

A Tuesday rehearsal near Frank Harden’s on W Hunter St gathers a diverse group from Hemlock Maxville New Straitsville Nelsonville Logan and Hocking County. The makeshift band plays Sousa marches for kicks yet trains seriously aiming to recapture old skills and perform at community events.

Logan Frank Hardens W. Hunter St Old American Legion Jim Horwell Harden Old Legion

Edgar Rites Held in Starr Church for Mrs Elizabeth Edgar

Rites conducted Monday at Starr Methodist Church for Mrs Elizabeth Edgar of near Coonville who died Friday in Hocking Valley Hospital. Rev Carroll Chesser officiated with music by Mrs Evelyn Turner Mrs Otho Huntley and organist Mrs Homer Trowbridge. Pallbearers were Willard Acheson John Malone Jack Taylor Bert Carter Joseph Allen Herman Kennard. Burial followed in Starr Cemetery by Heinlein Funeral Service.

Logan Starr Methodist Church Elizabeth Edgar Coonville Hocking Valley Hospital Carroll Chesser Evelyn Turner Otho Huntley Homer Trowbridge Willard Achison John Malone Jack Taylor Bert Carter Joseph Allen Herman Kennard Starr Cemetery Heinlein

Logan Woman Visits Chillicothe and Columbus For Reunion

Mrs. Juliet White of Logan spent the weekend in Chillicothe with her sister Mrs. Fred Sexauer. The pair traveled to Columbus Sunday for a reunion at the home of Mrs. Charles Roach.

Logan Juliet White Chillicothe Fred Sexauer Columbus Charles Roach

DAV State Logan Meeting Unites Two Districts in Conference

Joint conference of two Ohio DAV districts will be held in Logan at the Logan VFW-DAV hall on Sunday. The program includes a 10:30 a.m. service officers' school led by national DAV officers and VA officials, with talks on federal veterans benefits and a Q and A on individual claims.

Logan Ohio Department of Disabled American Veterans Vfw-Dav DAV National Service Veterans Administration Women’s Auxiliary Edward L. Knight Lebanon DAV Ohio Department Luella Knox Dayton Women's Auxiliary

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