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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1944

Page

10

Hundreds Help To Make Blood Bank Visit a Logan Success

Logan Ohio saw heavy turnout for a Red Cross blood bank at Logan Junior High School with 301 pints collected from 342 donors over two days. Chair Fay Brown led a large volunteer staff, including Florence Perkins and Hazel Matheny, while local nurses and a doctor assisted. Supplies were donated by Eichels Bakery and ice and a refrigerator loan aided operations.

Logan Fay Brown Red Cross Blood Bank Logan Junior High School Florence Perkins Hazel Matheny Harry Thomas Barton A. Hall Fae Kinser Kinser William Clapp Joe Brown Howard White John Lee Walter Prather Claude Hammon Clarence Matheny Earl Roberts Marcus Kerr Lester Risch J. S. Cherrington Eva Mack Patricia Connor Nellie Nutt Phillip DeMaine John Buntz Henry Dague Eber Mowery Paul Collison George Gribble Walter Huffman Charles Struble Tom Evans Ray Garverick Ed. Miller William Miller Eichels Bakery L. K. Sholater

Returns To Home After Operation

Mrs. Gene Wolfe of Nelsonville was dismissed from Cherrington Hospital Tuesday following surgery. Russell Beery is treated at home on Logan Rt. 1 for an infected hand. Eddie Hankison, son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Hankison of N Spring St, is improving after an emergency appendectomy at Grant Hospital in Columbus. Mr Hankison remains bedfast after a long illness.

Logan Gene Wolfe Nelsonville Cherrington Hospital Russell Beery Logan Rt. 1 Eddie Hankison Lawrence Hankison N. Spring St Grant Hospital Columbus Hankison

Haydenville Man Is Given Medical Discharge

LOGAN The Selective Service Board reports Carl Denzil Bond of Haydenville received a medical discharge from service issued from Camp Carter Missouri. A new volunteer for the next pre induction call was Thomas Edward Miller of 641 Zanesville Ave.

Logan Selective Service Board Carl Denzil Bond Haydenville Camp Carter Missouri Thomas Edward Miller Zanesville Ave

Logan C S Chichester Announces License Totals

Logan C S Chichester announces that up to April 9 2344 passenger licenses have been issued by the Bureau of Registration in Logan This is about the same as the stickers sold last year Trucks and trailers are slightly below 1943 A late license rush left one unclaimed receipt card for license Y 518 J series E278 560 belonging to John Harris for return to the Chichester Metal Office.

Logan C._ S. Chichester Bureau of Registration Chichester Metal Office John Harris

Honor Roll Is Announced at Logan High School

Logan High School announces the class of 1944 honor students led by Pauline Gruner with a 3.9 average. Top ranks include Ruth Aurand Myrtle Glass Rose Summers James Brehm Nettie Barker and others with averages from 3.6 to 3.0. Burchfield also lists the upper 25 percent on the General Scholarship Test for Seniors of Hocking County with Gruner leading, followed by Brehm Keller and Epstein.

Logan Fred B. Burchfield Logan High School Pauline Gruner Ruth Aurand Myrtle Glass Rose Summers James Brehm Nettie Barker

Judy Grocery to Close After Long Local Run

Mrs. Carl Judy, owner of the Judy Grocery, will sell merchandise, fixtures and equipment as she discontinues operations. The store has served the Main Street location since 1922, after taking over from the earlier site now hosting Kroger. Manager Marion Hiles left for Navy duty, prompting the manpower shortage and closure.

Logan Carl Judy Judy Winfield Yaw Clifford Duffy Kroger Main Street Marion Hiles Navy

Perry County Court Notes Report From New Lexington

April 11 notes show clerical changes, liens, and estate actions in Perry County. Entries include new notary, car liens activity, probate court settlements, guardian changes, and several divorce filings with details on assets and custody. Records mention Anthony Marino vs John McDonnell and various adoptions, guardians, and real estate transactions.

Common Pleas Court Anthony Marino John McDonnell

Union Furnace Ladies Aid Meeting At Church

Union Furnace Ohio Ladies Aid of the United Brethren Church met Thursday afternoon with scripture read by Mrs. O H Bryan and Bible questions led by Mrs. Harry McVey. Attending members included Mrs. J R McGuire Mrs Dallas Worthman Mrs John Bickle and others. Local visits and travel notes followed with several families mentioned. Pfc Harley B McDaniel and wife spent a furlough. he is stationed at Fort Jackson South Carolina.

Dewey Whitwell O. H. Bryan A. G. Sellers Anna Lancaster Cpl Fred Murray Murray Jimmy Ernest Murray Charles Clark Jerry John Thompson Millie King Wilbur McDaniel Wayne Dan Jones George L. Frey South Pacific States John Bumgardner Ronnie Delbert Marstiller Joyce Wanda Beriah Columbus J. R. McGuire Logan Pfc Harley B. McDaniel Fort Jackson S. C

Heirs Transfer Property Across Multiple Townships in Ohio

Deceased Jennie Hayden and others distribute farmland and easements in Reading Somerset Bearfield and Pleasant Townships, including 150.36 acres to R. H. and Belle Walborn and 160 acres to H. E. Dupler. transfers involve many individuals and entities such as Ohio Fuel Gas Co and Ohio Power Co.

Jennie Hayden Church of Christ In New New Lexington Highland Drive Karl Jessie Boswer Somerset R. H Belle Walborn Dayton Reading Florence Leckron Mac Lattimer Glenford H. E Grace Dupler Hopewell G. B Afify Nader A. J Mary Nader Zanesville W. T. Hermey Catherine Moore W. T. Bradshaw J. D. Burley Leona Moore J. K. Brannon Dovie Starcher Crooksville R. P. Bowers Rte Roseville Lizzie Henderson Mt. Perry Anna Henderson Ohio Power Co Madison Harrison J. D. Williams D. J. Lewis Salt Lick Blake Sharshell Coal Co Salt Lick Township Shawnee Iron and Coal Co Shawnee F. W. Adams Ruth Rives Pleasant Township

Langsville Personal Notes Highlight Local Families

Langsville and nearby towns share weekend visits and family news. Bernard Ledlie of the U S Navy visited his Langsville roots with his wife and daughter as sisters and relatives gathered in for the weekend. Pvt Theron Morris of a New Jersey camp takes a furlough home to Cora Morris and kin. A birth is announced for Warren Wilcox and wife at Rutland with grandparents Joe and wife.

Probate Court G. A. Tritt D. F. Trew W. W. Lewis Federal Land Bank Sydney Greiner Clio Greiner New Lexington Forest Colborn W. J. Colborn William Colborn Flora Miller Helen Snider Charles Saxton Mayme Rodgers Thomas Hardy W. M. Colborn G. C. Bennett Corning Adeline Rosalie Wycinski Alma Malinski Pay Wycinski Robert Bennett Langsville Bernard Ledlie U. S. Navy Middleport J.T. Ledlie Jack Bartrum Columbus Paul Barnes R. D Bernard Pvt Theron Morris New Jersey Cora Morris Warren Wilcox Clepha Kennan Clair Nelson Grover Swearingen Salem Township Dale Miller Carol Mary Lou J. L. Miller Rio Grande Alice Miller Robert Kennedy VU. S&s. Navy Theodore Kennedy Floyd Rumfield Camp Livingston

Logan Youth Seventeen-Year-Old Ill With Rheumatic Fever

Logan youth Dickie Smith seven years old son of Carl and Mrs. Smith of Columbus formerly of Logan has been seriously ill with rheumatic fever for twelve weeks. His condition is improving.

Logan Dickie Smith Carl Smith Columbus George Smith W. Hunter Street

Chauncey-Dover High Holds Easter Meet

Chauncey Dover High School held an Easter assembly in the auditorium at 1:00 p m Thursday. The school chorus directed by Karl Witzler sang in the absence of Christine Brown, with Reverend Gilbert Courtney of the First Church of Christ Chauncey speaking on Easter meaning. Bill Searles presided over the program.

Chauncey-Dover High Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Karl Witzler Christine Brown Gilbert Courtney First Church of Christ Bill Searles

Kiwanians Hold Easter Party With German Focus

A White House event hosted by the Kiwanis featured sixty guests for a dinner and a musical program. Mrs Henry Ebert of Columbus spoke on her family's experience in Germany after World War II, detailing persecution under Hitler and escape to the United States. Her talk titled From Concentration Camp to Freedom highlighted rationing and her family's U S Army connection.

Cleo Montgomery Logan White House James Smoot M. H. Cherrington L. P. Mooney Warren Bright Felton Strauss R. R. Lanning Wilbur Lanning Cleon Tucker Christian Shelley United States U. S William Clapp Smoot Jack Pierce Henry Dague Lou Graham James Barker Lou Riggs Walter Brehm Joe Case Ralph Walker Frank Brown Stanley Baker Jesse Frasure Stanley Wiant Fred Burchfield Kerwood Martin Paul Bennington Wood Bowen Howard Ralston Southard Garnet Sheets James Hummel Cora Brown Lewis Price M. B. Iles J. W. Woodard Clarence Heine

Logan Social Notes Highlights from Local Society Activities

Logan social page reports Martha Circle of the Women’s Society of Christian Service met at the Curl home with Mrs. A J Curl hosting and Mrs. Bertha Oberley assisting. Guests included Mrs. Bert Bell and Shipzen readers note. Captain DeMaine overseas arrival and Logan Rotary speaker Mr. Reed of Pomeroy are also mentioned along with local visits and Rotary delegates to Cincinnati district convention.

Cincinnati Ewald Schmitter Hansel A. T. Spears Dallas Kinser Phil B. DeMaine T. J. Harris Massillon Charles S. Chidester W. Hunter Street Harris Chidester Pvt Henry Adcock Logan Manon Powers Adcock Charles Adcock Camp van Dorn Mississippi Cecil Harding Jones Charles Achauer Logan Rotary Club

Farewell Dinner Given for Miss Huffman at Bloser's

The ration board honored Miss Charlene Huffman with a farewell dinner at Bloser's Restaurant on Tuesday. Place cards marked the bridal party style as guests were seated in a circle with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smith Margaret Sparnon Mrs. Florence Meyers Ruth Riggs and Mary Mingus. Huffman resigns after 15 months and will be replaced by Margaret Sparnon.

Charlene Huffman Ration Board Blosser’s Harry Smith Margaret Sparnon Florence Meyers Ruth Riggs Mary Mingus Miss Huffman

Bridge Club Hosts Evening of Auction Games and Refreshments

Beginners Bridge Club met at Mrs. Arlo Weiss's E Main Street home with one substitute for Mrs. Bob Gano. Two tables of auction were played. high scores to Mrs. Allen and Mrs. Hall received consolation. Late refreshments followed at midnight. Twice A Month Club met at Miss Ada Kreig's home for three tables of auction bridge. Ed Eberst won high with Mrs. Huston second and Mrs. Huston third. Mrs. Savings consoled. Several players attended and they planned to meet again in two weeks at Mrs. Morehead's home.

Connie Schultz Logan Cameo Club Margaret Redenwald Clara Graham Pauline Cheshire Frank Larimer Miss Redenwald E. Main St Arlo Weiss Bob Gano Kenneth Bright John Bond Richard Benninger George Spang Lyle Hall Marion Allen Arthur Gasser Allen Hall Ada Kreig Tide Huston Leon Redtenwald Ed Eberst Chris Gompf Huston Walter Savings Frank Judy Joe Brown William Sauer Joe Thomas Ivan Morehead Walter Jurgensmeier Henry Abernathy

Dexter Social News Sketches of Weekend Visits and Moves

Dexter society notes list Mrs. Clair Blizzard of Dayton visiting her daughter Mrs. Nina Steele and Elaine. Frank Strong of Athens staying with his wife. Mrs. Vance McKnight hosting Ladies Aid. Doug Chaney moving to a farm near Old Dexter Church. S. P. McKinney moving to Oren Hugg farm. Emerson Marchington visiting from Columbus. Miss Ethel Russell visiting at Peter Nelson’s. Mrs. Earl Bailey visiting family in Dexter. Worley Davis informed of son Kenneth in Italy. Rex Davis and family from Columbus visiting. Ravenswood visitors to Homer West.

Middleport Oren Hugg Emerson Marchington Columbus H. J. Marchington Ethel Russell Peter Nelson Earl Bailey Charleston W. Va Race Hill Worley Davis Janet Davis Baltimore Kenneth Davis Italy Rex Davis Robert U. S. Army Laing Edmundson Day West Ravenswood Homer West

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