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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1945

Page

8

Red Cross Report At Logan Meeting Friday

Logan notes a Red Cross report from the annual meeting detailing Armed Forces kits and hospital items. It records 432 kit bags at about $1 each, 200 Army gloves, 191 wearers, 41 mufflers, 250 pajama pairs, 59 bedroom slippers, 23 afghans, 130 layette items, 13 dresses, 7 misc items, 21 boys suits, 21 beanies, 30 children sweaters, 13 women sweaters, 2 shawls, and 11,478 hours from 285 volunteers in Hocking County. Howard E. Kirk chairs the Hocking County committee for camp meetings with Trank Walton League on April 19 at Camp Hocking. Dinner at 6:30, speaker to follow and further diversions.

Logan Paul Monks Red Cross Hocking County Ohio Power Office

Barthlows celebrate 56th anniversary at Logan home

Logan social notes report Charles Barthlow and Julia Ann Nutter Barthlow celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary with a family noon dinner and open house for friends at their Logan residence. They married April 17, 1889, in Logan parsonage. they have five children, eight grandchildren, and longtime ties to the area.

Logan Charles Barthlow Wood St Barthlow Julia Ann Nutter Murray City J. F. Williams Levi Nutter Clyde

Married in Michigan in Logan ceremony at Olthouse home

An April 11 wedding united Dorothy Olthouse and Ralph Spence at the Olthouse residence in Caledonia, Michigan with Rev J Kenneth Hoffmaster officiating. Dorothys blue dress and pearl necklace contrasted with Bardenia corsage. Ralph wore a suit and was attended by best man Eugene Grady. The couple plans to reside in Caledonia after a short Canada trip. Ralph Spence is a Bougainville veteran and former Logan High School graduate.

Eugene Grady Grady Olthouse Spence Caledonia High School Grand Rapids Mich Commonwealth Pipe Line Caledonia Bougainville Logan High School Harold Cotterman Columbus Canada

Logan Club planned by local service members

Lt Nedra L Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs J D Smith announces plans for a Logan Club after contacting Logan boys in service. Charter members include Don Poston Jack Farbearn Don Stewart and Don Nixon. Pfc Bruce Price with Medical Air Corps spends furlough with his mother Mrs M C Martin and Mr Martin of N Orchard St. Sir Charles D Burgess left for California after furlough in Enterprise. Margaret Kistler left for Washington DC after nine day leave in Logan with Ford Kistler family. Pfc John Brooker returned to Crile Hospital Cleveland after three day pass with Walter and Mrs Brooker of W Front St.

Fast Nedra L. Smith J. D. Smith Logan Logan Club Don Poston Jack Farbearn Don Stewart Don Nixon Pfc Bruce Price Kessier Field M. C. Martin Martin N. Orchard St Price Medical Air Corps Charles D. Burgess California Enterprise Margaret Kistler Washington, D. C Ford Kistler Church St John Brooker Crile Hospital Cleveland Mm Logan Walter Brooker W. Front St

New Plymouth Social and Personal Notes

Large attendance at a Public Sale on Mrs Minnie Cherry farm. Local visits include Farle Heinlein in Richland Township and Frank Ellis at Wallan Sale near Dun das. Doris Smathers from Mc Arthur visited Miss Jean Smith. Connie Harris of Akron stayed with J D Harris family. Mrs Rethéa Ellis visited ill uncle John Steele and Mrs S M Heinlein. Sylvester McGathey travels to Columbus for his mother Viola McGathey in hospital. Mary Jarvis of Starr visited John and Mary Mowrey. Mrs Walliam Brown attended McArthur spring concert. Frank Cherry of Navy staying with Minnie Cherry family. W C T A met at Mrs Clara Miller home with potluck and program. Attendees include Annie Hawk, Viola Heinlein, Lena McDaniel, Ella Hawksher, Lottie Engle, Roy Rhinehart, Dora Smith. Mr and Mrs Earle Heinlein took Mrs C H Jones and son Larry to Logan.

Rethéa Ellis John Steele S. M. Heinlein Sylvester McGathey Columbus Viola McGathey Mary Jarvis Starr John Mowrey Walliam Brown Wiliam

Carnival Proceeds to Complete Union Furnace Honor Roll

Union Furnace School raised nearly 200 from a carnival last Friday night to finish an Honor Roll of 329 names to be posted at the High School. Ruth Beckler led the play with faculty aiding games and attractions. Donna Danniison and John McQuire won the Prince and Princess titles in penny voting, with Frank Primer and Janice Eggleson as King and Queen in the upper grades.

Union Furnace Fred Murray D. C. Davis Mary Ann Moorehead Marian Abell Grace Wood Ruth Beckler Ralph Walker Donna Danniison Princess John McQuire Prince Frank Primer Janice Eggleson

Grange Opens Meeting With Memorial Service

Logan Marion Grange opened its meeting with a Memorial service for President Roosevelt. Master Charles Blackston led, Mrs Lawrence Kessler led hymns. A shower for bride Mrs Charles Wagner followed, with Margaret Rush in charge of decor and a late casserole supper. Thirty five Grange members attended, with Rush Hansel Wolfe Poling in charge of arrangements.

McBroom Dies At St Marys longtime educator

Logan June report notes C C McBroom, longtime superintendent of St Marys schools, dies. He is father to Capt Frank McBroom stationed in St Augustine Fla and husband to Jean Blasns of Logan. Survivors include Vinson and Robert McBroom and three grandchildren. He served on the State Board of Education and was distantly related to the Logan McBroom family.

Logan Biss McBroom St Marys Frank McBroom Jean Blasns Captain McBroom St. Augustine Fla St. Marys Vinson McBroom Tthe New York Telephone Company Robert McBroom David Cecelia McBroom Mr McBroom State Board of Education Logan McBroom Ius and Schul

Wesleyan League Hears Talk by Sgt Smith

The Wesleyan League Choir held a rehearsal and guest Sgt Ramon Smith spoke after the session returning from India. During social hour Mrs Robert Redd was honored for her birthday with cake contributions and several members attended including Mrs Kenneth Bright and Rev CG Swengel. The League will resume in twelve weeks.

Ned Gabriel Charles Lehman CG. W. Swengel S Sgt. Smith

Mrs Thrush Hosts Army and Navy Bridge Club Meeting

Mrs Harold Thrush hosted the Army and Navy Bridge Club at her W Second St home Friday evening. Guest players included Mrs Arthur Todd and Mrs Richard Brandt, with high scores by Mrs Brandt and Mrs Cyril Sherlock. Other players present were Mrs Albert Mogg, Mrs Jeff Spalsbury, Mrs Jack Jones and Mrs Marion Allen. Mrs Francis Myers will host next Friday. Also noted, Mr and Mrs Mu H Cherrington have returned to Logan from Lakeside cottage.

Former Logan Pastor To Speak to Kiwanis

Jerry Spears a former Logan pastor and charter member of the Logan Kiwanis and the club's second president will be the Kiwanis speaker Tuesday evening. The meeting at the White Mouse starts at six with senior boys of Logan High School as special guests. Harry Heinlein oversees arrangements. good attendance is desired.

Logan Jerry Spears Columbus United Brethren Church Logan Kiwanis Kiwanis Logan High School White Mouse Harry Heinlein

Kyger Social And Personal

Kyger social notes report visits among families in Piqua Gallipolis Rutland and Dayton. Cora Porchett and Nancy Boggs with Lyda Rupe spent a weekend with Alice Rupe. Mrs Tate and two sons moved into Nora Tate property as her husband serves in New Guinea. Several call on Mrs Tate including Elmer Durst Evelyn Tate Robert E Smith Paul Stewart and Lydia Tate. Shirley Swartz expects news of her German prisoner husband Carl Weimay. Nancy Rupe Shirley Rupe and others joined Morton Rife family for Sunday dinner. Sgt Gerald Robinson moved from Texas to Arizona.

Gallipolis Robert E. Smith Paul Stewart Dayton Raymond Smith Lydia Tate Texas Shirley Swartz Carl Weimay Nancy Rupe Shirley Robert Rupe Jane Michael Morton Rife Gerald Robinson Arizona

Millard Jones Honored At Sunday Dinner

Mil­lard R. Jones is honored with a 6 o’clock dinner by Mr and Mrs Charles Jones of E Second St Logan. Guests include multiple Jones families and Rheinscheids as he returns after three years in the Southwest Pacific. Elks of Nelsonville plan a 10‑candidate initiation April 17 at 7:30.

Millard Jones Herbert Jones Larry Thelma Carrigan Michael McBride John R. Rheinscheld E. Second St Jones Martha Rheinscheld Bertha Jones Charles Jones Chuck Thelma Car Tigan

Plan Boys and Girls Week Observances in Nelsonville

Nelsonville adopts National Boys and Girls Week from April 28 to May. A three member committee led by J. K. Kinneer will sponsor activities with Miss Ruth Cook and C. R. Tomlinson. a Rotary committee will join. The observance traces to 1920 in New York and expanded worldwide, stressing youth training and attendance without organizational bias.

Nelsonville J. K. Kinneer Ruth Cook R. Tomlinson Central School Rotary Rotary Club of New York City United States Canada Great Britain Australia China Cuba Mexico Puerto Rico New Zealand South Africa South America

York Service Men Return Visit To Family After Overseas Duty

Sgt. Jack W. Hunter and wife spent days with his mother Mrs. Mary Hunter at 562 Chestnut St before a rest in Miami. He served with the 8th Air Force in England as a B 17 gunner, completing 35 combat missions over Germany and enemy territory, earning a Medal with five Oak Leaf Clusters, three Bronze Stars, and a Presidential Citation. Mr. and Mrs. John E. Jones of Nelsonville reported a letter from their son S 2c Ned Jones stationed in the New Hebrides Islands. Pvt. Margie Rosser of Army Air Corps on a 23 day leave with her parents left with Pvt. Margie Warrus of Cleveland Heights to return to Oakland where both serve as motor inspectors at the AAF Base Unit.

Jack W. Hunter Mary Hunter Chestnut St Miami Fla Hunter 8Th Air Force England Germany John E. Jones Nel Sonville Ned Jones New Hebrides Islands Pvt Margie Rosser Army Air Corps W. H. Calentine Jackson St Pyt Argie Warrus Cleveland Heights Ohio Oakland Calif AAF Rosser

Doanville Man Held for Attacking Girl

Nelsonville report says John W. Metheny aged 30 of Lancaster formerly Doanville was arrested Sunday and held for local officers. He is charged with attacking a nine year old Doanville girl tied to a bedpost at her home while her mother was away. Metheny to be arraigned today in Mayor Miles Howe's court. Also notes Mrs George S Putnam returned to Columbus after visiting her sister Mrs J M Hyde.

Nelsonville John W. Metheny Lancaster Doanville Miles Howe Matheny James Cope Howe Cope

Lady Recovers After Stomach Gas Relief Ad

A woman nearly choked by stomach gas after lying down, needing pillows to breathe. After taking ERB-HELP with 12 herbs, she reports improvement and sound sleep. Athens Pharmacy advertises the remedy.

Athens

Fisherman Is Arrested In Nelsonville For Illegal Fishing

Nelsonville report: Fisherman Ed Smith of Shawnee faced arraignment in Mayor Miles Howe's court on charges of illegal fishing for possessing a hand line with 26 hooks, well beyond the legal limit of three. He was fined $25 plus costs. Also fined were Jack Hanning and Woodrow Sennett, each $10 and costs, for quarreling and fighting. William Badwell and Edwin Windle were charged with intoxication and both pleaded guilty, each fined $10 and costs. L Fisk also charged with intoxication and fined $10 and costs.

Nelsonville C H. Moore Fish and Game Protector Athens Ed ‘Smith Shawnee Miles Howe Smith Jack Hanning Woodrow Sennett

Articles Made by Blind For Sale At Public Library

Nelsonville Ohio Public Library hosts sale of items made by blind workers sponsored by Lion Club and Ohio Commission for the Blind. Dorothy Wightman leads sales with towels aprons ironing board covers and other linen goods on display for purchase. Circle No 5 of the WSC of the Methodist church meets at Mrs Charles McKee home Thursday evening with a potluck served.

Nelsonville Htelion Club Lomio Ohio Commission For the Blind Public Library Dorothy Wightman W.s.cs. of the Method Charles McKee

Meets Friends In Belgium From Nelsonville

Corporal Gerald J Forbes of the U S First Army reports from Germany that before departing Belgium he met two Nelsonville youths Frank North and Don McCray at a First Army rest camp. He recalls barn dances and notes many familiar faces are in France while he observes the damaged land “not a very pretty place to look at.”

Nelsonville Germany Gerald J Jack) Forbes U. S. First Army Gerald Forbes Jefferson St Belgium Frank North Don*McCray Don France Cpl. Forbes

City pauses Nelsonville commerce for Roosevelt memorial

Nelsonville stores including shops and eateries close for three hours from 3 to 6 pm on Saturday in tribute to the memory of the late President Roosevelt.

Nelsonville Roosevelt

Eggs Stolen From Front Of Harlett’s Place

A bushel of eggs was reported stolen from in front of Harlett’s Place on Hocking Street Saturday night April 14. Police are investigating the theft.

Nelsonville Haillett’s Place Hocking St

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