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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1946

Page

19

Two Hocking County Women Sentenced in Lowery Murder Case

In Logan, Mrs Ellen Lowery and her daughter Mrs Mart Walton changed pleas from not guilty to guilty in the Lowery murder case. Walton pleaded guilty to first degree manslaughter and received an indeterminate sentence of one to 20 years at Marysville Reformatory for Women. Lowery pled guilty to second degree murder and drew a life term with parole possible. Marion Lowery, 71, was found dead last November in Benton Township from beating and suffocation, per officers.

Easter Plans at Logan Presbyterian Church

Rev Henry Carr announces Holy Week events at Logan Presbyterian Church with Palm Sunday services at regular hour, special music, and sermons on The Cross and Life’s Triumph. Afternoon classes, youth fellowships, and Holy Week talks by Dr Edwin Townsend. Good Friday union services and Easter baptism planned.

Logan Henry Carr Logan Presbyterian Church John T. Underwood Minnie Louise Bowen Westminster Edwin D. Townsend Marietta Townsend Kerwood Martin Paul Monks Harry Smith Charles Achauer Fred Burchfield Newell Grooms Guares Gaffin United Brethren Methodist, Nazarene Presbyterian

Logan Divorce Action Filed and Local Serviceman Updates

Mary Louise Logan files for divorce from William Edward Gardner on April 10 in Logan, seeking temporary and permanent alimony and custody of a minor son. The report also lists multiple military discharges and returns from overseas, detailing local servicemen including Kelch, Collins, Wilson, Spicer, Weis, Blair, Holden, Swackhammer, Tignor, Sanderson, and others en route to or from Great Lakes or stateside assignments.

Great Lakes Charles Geil Geil Ray Kelch Edgar William Wilson Logan Clarence Arthur Spicer Lolean Kenneth Francis Weis Earl James Blair Aviation Clarence Lee Holden, Jr Ferndale Mich Earl Junior Swackhammer Rt.1 Somerset Robert Max Ti

Women’s Club sees Italian made film

International Relations theme guided the Business and Professional Women’s Club meeting led by Lt. Don Posten who showed two films on Rome Genoa Milan and Venice. Ballots for officer elections were passed and a late supper at Pritchards followed with many members and guests.

Faith Krinn Florence Myers Fanny Spears Chloe’Wonn Sylvia Gilfilin Miss Brashares Hanna Spears Josephine Rush

Ray St Clair Promoted To Gallipolis Gas Office Manager

Ray St Clair, longtime foreman in charge of outside work for Ohio Fuel Gas Co in Logan, rises to local manager of the Gallipolis office. He will begin duties April 15 and move his wife and son to the city on Saturday. He is the son of Magistrate and Mrs Frank St Clair of N Market Street and has spent 12 years with the company, aside from 27 months in the Navy on a destroyer in the South Pacific.

Logan Ray St. Clair Ohio Fuel Gas Co Gallipolis Frank St. Clair N. Market Street St. Clair Gas Company Navy An & Destroyer South Pacific

Logan County Education Tour With State Officials

Logan County Superintendent Samuel H. Dillon and State Department of Education official L. L. Louthian visited all county schools today on a coordinated tour to assess facilities and programs.

Logan—County Samuel H. Dillon L. L. Louthian State Department of Education Feounty

Hospital Notes from Logan Area Hospital

Logan area hospital notes record minor surgery for John Foster of New Straitsville and dismissals including Mrs. Clyde Wahl and daughter Ruth Ann. A baby girl weighing eleven pounds twelve ounces was born to Mr and Mrs Clyde Myers of Corning at Gibbons Hospital. Other patients include Mr George Moore ill at home, Paul A Fox confined to home with illness, Charles Montgomery convalescing at Grant Hospital Columbus, and Fred Bownes returning home from Grant Hospital after a fall. Additional injuries involve Sterl Brown of Sugar Grove and Carl Dicken, son of Mr and Mrs Marvin Dicken, treated for leg and hand injuries respectively.

Logan John Foster New Straitsville Gibbons Hospital Clyde’ Wahl Ruth Ann Gibbons Clyde Myers Corning George Moore Paul A. Fox Zanesville Ave Charles Montgomery Grant Hospital Columbus Fred Bownes Parsons Ave Sterl Brown Sugar Grove Carl Dicken Marvin Dicken

Homemakers Club Reviews Sewing Book At Dinner Meeting

Logan Homemakers Club met at the White House with three guests for a 6 30 dinner. Mrs. Ted Lemons and Mrs. Vivian Thompson hosted. Mrs. Willard Lyke reviewed The Complete Book of Sewing by Constance Talbot. Prizes were awarded in two contests.

George VanFossen Newell Grooms Meade Lemon D. ©. Davis James Adcock John Kelch Robert Mackey Sterling Cohagen Ray Hummel Paul Cruise Paul ‘Shaw Miles Graham Luke Grooms Risch Graham Harry Sweazy

Soldier Relief Group Reports Activities in Logan County

Soldiers Relief Commission of Hocking County held a regular session in the courthouse office led by president A. R. Miller. Service officer Samuel Puinuiin reported 1,033 claims forwarded to the Veterans Administration Dayton, plus 208 communications received and 390 written. Pensions allowed totaled 9, with $2,016 annual amount. 3 admitted to Dayton hospital and 17 discharges returned from the War Department as corrected.

Logan Soldiers Relief Commission of Hocking County Ttheir Court House A. R. Miller Samuel Puuiiuin G.I Dayton Thel Veterans Administration War Department

Railroad Brotherhood Plans Special Meeting

The Railroad Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes will hold a special meeting Friday evening April 12 at 7 30. Delegates will be elected to attend the grand lodge convention in Detroit. Members are urged to attend. Chester Blake see and treas Lodge No 698.

Logan—Railroad Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Emploves Grand Lodge Detroit Chester Blake See Treas

Girl Scout Troop Plans Camping Days

Logan Girl Scout Troop No 2 met Wednesday evening and split into Sunset Patrol led by Virginia Norris with Lois Thompson as scribe and Mrs M 5B Haney supervisor, and Kitten Patrol led by Norma Linn with Shirley Oyler as scribe and Mrs Willam Clapp supervisor. Camping dates set for June 11 12 13 and 24. Members completed work for their second class badges with attendance including Mrs John Marshall Norma Linn Joanne Smith Delores West Shirley Oyler June Smith Rachel Souders Janet Snyder Nora Hartsough Wilma Bownes Virginia Nottis Velma Durant Miriam Evans reporter.

Joanne Smith Delores West Shirley Oyler June Smith Rachel Souders Janet Snyder Nora Hartsough Wilma Bownes Virginia Nottis Velma Durant Miriam Evans

Roosevelt Memorial Set for Unveiling in Greece

A cenotaph honoring Franklin D. Roosevelt will be unveiled in Athens at the national cathedral on the anniversary of his death. An honor guard from the U S S Missouri will attend, with guards from Greece’s unknown soldier tomb. The Missouri plans a three day visit beginning Wednesday.

Athens Franklin D. Roosevelt National Cathedral of Greece Missouri

Report Sharp Increase In Major Fire Losses

Boston report shows a 48 percent rise in large fires across the United States and Canada in the past three months. Percy Bugbee, NFPA general manager, calls such losses over 50 000 the silent partner of inflation, saying housing, food, and clothing shortages are worsened by rising fire costs and price pressures.

Boston United States Canada National Fire Protection Association Percy Bugbee

Logan Brief Social Notes

Logan notes show Win Or Love Bridge Club at Mrs. Russell Montgomery home after twelve evenings of play with a two course supper. Winners honored include Mrs. Cher rington Mrs. Tschappat and Mrs. Lehman while guests and substitutes filled other spots. May entertainment set by Mrs. Conner. Bonnie Sue Woodruff birthday event featured games prizes and gifts from local families. Passtime Bridge Club hosted by Mrs. James Barker with high score to Mrs. Judson Shriner and next play at Maud Hack home.

S. Bell Miller M. W. von Lohr Scott Braddock Phil Tschappat Melrose Harbaugh Cherrington Tschappat Lehman Conner Walter Woodruff Bonnie Sue Garry Carpenter Billy Gene Delong Eddie Spang Jimmie Butch Smart Tommy Leah Ann Timberlake Rita Carpenter Karen Davis Eddie Dalton Karen Gribble Sharon Roger Black Columbus Margie Kay Wright Eddie Edwards Woodruff Pearl Timberlake Atlee Davis Forest Black Eugene Carpenter Patty Lackey Mary Magdalene Acker James Barker Judson Shriner Maud Hack Jesse Frasure Rhea Banzert Jacob Keller Lew Riggs Charles Achauer

Market Steady Amid Curb on Inflation Hopes

New York trading opened with hesitation as leaders drifted in narrow ranges. Shares across autos steel and rubber showed little movement while midday totals held to fractional changes. Talk of new credit controls to curb inflation influenced sentiment but failed to spark decisive gains or losses.

NEW York

Cincinnati Grain and Produce Market Report

Wholesale eggs with grades and receipts listed, plus fowl prices for various weights and breeds. Entries cover candied grade A large and assorted whites and browns, roosters under 14 pounds, spring chicks, broilers under 3 pounds, and roasting chickens with color and weight distinctions.

Funder Leeshorna Jana

Classified notice and bereavement thanks wording

The text appears as an old newspaper classified section with instructions on placing ads and a Card of Thanks. It notes deadlines, payment methods, and policy details for consort ads, followed by a brief bereavement gratitude message from Leonard Campbell and family thanking The Rev. Morgan, singers, and neighbors for support after the death of their wife and mother.

Morgan Leonard Campbell

Livestock Prices Hobble Through Regional Markets

Mixed cattle, calves, hogs, sheep move at Cincinnati and Athens auctions with steady demand and diverse quotes. Beef and dairy stock show mid range values as buyers fix on baby beeves and stock cows. Holland warns rising flood risk as windmills run continuously to keep land dry.

Athens Cincinnati

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