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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1945

Page

16

Red Cross Home Service Hearing Set in Logan County

A public hearing will be held in the Hocking County Court Room on Wednesday morning April 18 at 10 oclock to consider improving the Hocking River for flood control and water supply. Mrs Earl Elberfeld chairs the meeting inviting all interested parties and public officials to attend or be represented. Miss Margaret Lutz, Home Service Secretary, will also be present. written plans are preferred though oral suggestions will be heard per Lt Col Harry Pockras Corps of Engineers.

Logan Hocking County Court Room Ad- Logan Hock Home Service Hocking County Red Cross Earl Elberfeld Margaret Lutz Harry Pockras Corps of Engineers

Veteran Speaks at Methodist Church in Logan

In Logan the Sun day evening service featured Donald Weljer as guest speaker at the Methodist Church. He spoke of Christian thoughts guiding soldiers through the African campaigns in Sicily and Italy from Naples to Anzio, noting his return to the United States and medical discharge. He described fear as a path to higher experience and the enduring bond among comrades that lasts a lifetime.

Logan Methodist Church Donald Weljer Sicily Italy Naples Anzio Donald United States

April Designated as Cancer Control Month

LOGAN April designated by Congress as Cancer Control Month. Citizens urged to support the American Cancer Society during April as volunteers seek donations to fund state cancer prevention clinics and trained doctors. Probate Judge E L Ew ing chairs the local effort.

Logan Act of Congress American Cancer Society E L Ewing

Logan Schools Select Operetta Cast For May 4

Logan minds the operetta Little Red Riding Hood with director Miss Minnie Louise Bowen. Selected from East West Central are Dorris Huston Lois Ann Thompson Julie De Maine Jimmie Green Michael Bell Marjorie Krieg Lois Hagan Charles Helber Dallas Snouffer Lois Ann Carr Marilyn Davis Dorothy Wallace Betty McDaniel Gerald Green Shirley Derr Mardie Spence Ralph Brandon Annette Davis. The four scene show features in costumes by Mrs Gladys Chitton Elsie Martin and scenery by Miss Rush Durr and DeLong. Publicity by Miss Mary Connor. Music by Mrs Engle Mock and Webb.

Gerald Green Shirley Derr Margie Spence Ralph Brandon Annette Davis Gladys Chitton Elsie Martin Helen Rush Eleanor Durr Rose DeLong Mary E. Connor Winfred Engle Lena Mock Gladys Webb

Chamber of Commerce Holds Monday Meeting

Approximately twenty five civic minded citizens attended the Chamber of Commerce meeting held Monday night at the Ohio Power Co office. Ten directors were selected to direct the organization with an election of officers and a meeting set for next Friday night at 8 30 in the Farmers and Merchants Bank. Directors chosen were Phil Faine Charles Dalton Lawrence Harden James Smoot Raymond Lanning Kenneth Moore Harley Meyers Alex Mowery L K Showalter and Joe Brabers.

Logan Chamber of Commerce Ohio Power Co Farmers and Merchants Bank Phil Faine Charles Dalton Lawrence Harden James Smoot Raymond Lanning Kenneth Moore Harley Meyers Alex Mowery L. K. Showalter Joe Brashares

Records of servicemen and civilian inquiries and aid

A county report lists new cases and statuses for service members and civilians, including active and ex service counts, inquiries about servicemen and civilians, messages, and investigation totals. It covers furlough, CBD, AER, Navy Relief investigations, and VA reports, plus assistance with benefits, family service, and Red Cross letters to enrollees going from Hocking County into the service.

Navy Relief Veterans Administration Red Cross Home Service Hocking County

Logan Legion to Aid Dedication of New Home

Logan Post 78 members under Commander George E. Carr will travel to Circleville to assist Howard Hall Post 134 in dedicating its new Legion Home for World War II veterans. Attending will be Legion members from Lancaster Amanda Canal Winchester and other nearby communities.

Logan American Legion Circleville George E. Carr Howard Hall Legion Lancaster Amanda Winchester

Committee Members Scout Leaders Meet at Logan Troop Gathering

LOGAN Troop Committee Members and Leaders of Girl Scouts met Monday night with Mrs Arlie Brimmer in charge. Leaders spoke on discipline outdoor camping crafts indoor activities and year’s activities. Attending were numerous local leaders and Mrs Rauch honored for her birthday as the Scout Chorus performed.

John Kreig Joe Phillips Walter Prather Roy Stallsmith George Carr C. F. Rauch All

To Help Organize County 4-H Clubs

LOGAW Miss Helen Evans oral home demonstration agent announces a schedule to assist in organizing 4-H Clubs. Tuesday sessions at Carbon Hills School 3 15 pm Murray city School 4 15 pm and 7 30 pm at Mrs Elmer Todds Union Furnace home. Wednesday evening 7 oclock Bethany Church Miss Helen Joy will lead. Thursday evening young ladies degree team of Pomona will practice at Mrs Clayton Sater home Route unknown.

Helen Evans Oral Carbon Hil S Murray City School Elmer Todd Union Furnace Bethany Church Helen Joy Pomona Strange Clayton Sater

Planning Board Reviews Flood Reports in Hocking Area

LOGAN The Hocking County Planning board convened at the Court House Monday to review reports for Wednesday’s hearing on losses from recent floods and flood control benefits in the Hocking Area. Attending were Goyd Wright Barton Hall G. R. Robinson Forest Weinrich William Mowery Stanley Baker James Martin Advisory Committee member James Smoot Ford Hack George Carr and William Hahn.

Logan Hocking County

Zanesville Man Fined $100 for Intoxication

Logan Homer Knight of Zanesville was arraigned before Magistrate Frank St Clair after Deputy Sheriff Jack Waldron arrested him late Saturday for driving a car while intoxicated on State Route 664 southwest of Logan. He pleaded guilty, was fined $100 and costs, and jailed for nonpayment.

Logan Homer Knight Zanesville Frank St. Clair Jack Waldron

Birth of Donald Lee Phelps in Lancaster

Pvt. and Mrs Maj Cc Phelps announce the birth of a son named Donald Lee weighing eight pounds eleven ounces at Lancaster Municipal Hospital on Monday at 1 45 p m. Paternal grandmother is Mrs Clara Phelps and maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs A E Campbell of Haydenville with great grandmother Mrs Victoria Phelps of Church Street. Pvt Phelps is stationed somewhere in France.

Logan Maj Cc Phelps Danter Donald Lee Lancaster Municipal Hospital Clara Phelps A. E., Campbell Haydenville Victoria Phelps Church Street France

Clothing Drive Continues Through April In Logan

Harry L. Smith chair man of the clothing drive asks Logan residents to keep contributing wearable clothing through April. Check wardrobes basements and attics for useful items and bring them to the St. Clair Filling Station at Matin and Spring Streets for sorting and packing by volunteers from local organizations.

Logan Harry L. Smith Th Clothing Drive Logan T St. Clair Matin Spring Sts

Tin Can Drive Scheduled in Logan This Week

Carl E. Blosser local salvage chairman announces a three day tin can drive to be conducted in the city on Thursday and Friday. Housewives are asked to secure cans in cartons and place them at the curb for pickup by eight trucks.

Logan Carl E. Blosser Isalvage

Chief of Police Lew Reynolds Resigns After Fifteen Years

Logan Chief Lew Reynolds tendered his resignation to Roy Loomis on April 15 effective April 25. Reynolds, chief since May 1930, leaves after fifteen years. Sol Ellinger and Wilbur Stout are noted for potential promotions, with a civil service examination planned to set an eligibility list for future appointments. Reynolds gave no public statement about his plans.

LOGAN Lew Reynolds Roy Loomis Police Department Reynolds Sol Ellinger Wilbur Stout Loomis

Logan Brief Social Notes amid showers and visits

Sigma Phi Gamma entertained Monday night with a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. William Arnold Gloria Summers. Guests helped open gifts then enjoyed refreshments at Pritchards. Several members and social details noted, along with hospital and travel news from Logan and nearby towns.

Pauline Mowery Garnet Sheets Addison Frey John Trowbridge Roy Curl Everett McWilliams Mary Jane Schrader Mary Ann Martin Eileen Couch Earl Thompson Mary Ann Moorehead Chester Cooley

Murray City Notes Amid Army Homecomings and Local Visits

Sgt John Byron returns to Aberdeen Proving Grounds after leave with family. Pvt Franklin T James on 10 day furlough from Fort Knox to Camp Ord. Cpl Donald Lantz spent weekend at home from Fort Knox. Miss Virginia Jonas returns to Akron after visit. Local residents host and visit across Akron Glouster and Athens areas. W S C S met. church Ladies Aid gatherings noted. Birth announced for Rita Kay Spencer in Athens with Emerson Spencer family. Regular local social and visiting patterns detailed among Murray City residents.

Murray City John Byron Aberdeen Proving Grounds Magdelene Donson Franklin T. James Sharon W. E. James James Fort Knox Camp Ord Calif Donald Lantz Virginia Jonas Akron Paul Robison John Swyers Conrad Martin Donald Cook Columbus Clarence Cook Charles Mitchell Logan Chester Mitchell Ladonna Worthington Janice Delia Ayers Ison Blaine Magdelene Denison Jean Craft Nancy Thompson Billie Smith Huse Glouster, Friay W.S.C.S A. J. Barnhill Mary Patts Sadie Foster Dot Lewis Effie Devol Sally Riggs Dora Spencer Grace Robinson Pearl Shuttleworth Bessie Lovett Blanche Shelton Dela Hillyer Maciel Martin Blanche Brooker Neveda Quinn Mary Potts Margaret Gears Mary Ann James Milsie Anderson Connie Barnhill Ethel Cook Kate Anders Sarah Wilson Betty Dorothy Wilson George Potts Ruth Mason Ruth Ann Cleveland Robert Johnson Johnson Halstear Ladies Aid U. B. Church Clara James Jonathan Orr Velma Frown Stella Slisher Lillie Spencer Louella Dixon Ethel Coop Ben Hartman Judy Dixon Marilyn Coop Eleanor Spencer Billy Dee J Teddy Dixon Helen Wilson Elsie

Coonville Briefs Social Visits Across Weekend

William Harkless of Zanesville spent the weekend with his parents the Harklesses. Mrs Lon Carsey and daughter Sandra Kay visited Mrs Etta Morse. Wayne Farley and daughter Shirley spent time with the Taylors. Kilkenny children visited Crawford. Jack Taylor and family attended church with Harklesses and the Taylors hosted guests Saturday evening. Fishing trip plans bounded Friday outing by Jack Taylor and James Harkless.

Coonville William Harkless Zanesville John Harkless Lon Carsey Sandra Kay Etta Morse Wayne Farley Shirley Jack Taylor William Kilkenny Bill Crawford Junior Taylor Carroll Loretta Mae Stanley James Ione Harkless

Logan Rotary Changes Constitution and Elects Directors

The Logan Rotary Club met Monday evening and changed its constitution and by laws. Directors were nominated and election will occur next week. William G. Lancaster, Daily News managing editor, was welcomed as a new member.

Logan Logan Rotary Club William G. Lancaster The Daily News

Nelsonville Social Notes and Circle Meetings Busy

Nelsonville reports from First Baptist and Methodist circles. Missionary Society met April 15 under Mrs Earnest Chapman with Rev B J Hall leading scripture and prayer. Naom Circle hosted by Treva Shaw. gifts and secretary elected. Hartley Fisher Circle to meet at 6 30 pm with a covered dish. Davis family visit includes Edward Evans Juanita Davis Audrey Mitchell and others from Nelsonville and Buchtel.

Nelsonville Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Earnest Chapman B. J. Hall Hall Virginia Georgeanne Hall Geneva Lethridge Delia Lewis Hartley-Fisher W.s.is First Methodist DAVIS Buchtel Edward Evans Juanita Davis Audrey Mitchell Earl Lewis Tom Davis

York Seaman Back in U S

Mr and Mrs James Johnson of this city have been advised of their son Sirr Ralph L Johnson in the US Navy aboard the Otis Skinner returning on leave after about a year at sea. The ship, built by Permanente Metals, spent years in service from January 1944 circling the globe and enduring repairs after wartime action under Captain G H Blackett.

Nelsonville James Johnson San Francisco Ralph L. Johnson US. Navy iOtis Skinner San Francisco Examiner S.S. Otis Skinner Permanente Metals Corporation Otis Skinner Philippines G .H. Blackett Atlantic

Former Nelsonville Mayor Seeks Re election

Herman Ogg, former mayor of Nelsonville, announced his candidacy for mayor with filing due by May 2. Ogg, who once filled the unexpired term and later ran for the Republican nomination, now works as assistant manager at F R Beasley Ford Garage.

Nelsonville Herman Ove Ogg George Bateman Athens County Miles H. Howe Victor Oakley Oge F. R. Beasley Ford E. F. DeVore Howe

Visits Parents In Nelsonville

Nelsonville, Ohio. Birchie Shafer yeoman third class of the WAVES stationed in Cleveland spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs James W Shafer. Her brother Pvt Robert Le Shafer who arrived overseas about a month ago is now somewhere in Germany, his family has been advised.

Nelsonville Birchie Vv Shafer The WAVES Cleveland James W. Shafer Pvt Robert le Shafer Germany

Hospitalization follows traffic incident and ensuing quarrel

George McInturf of Columbus was reportedly hit by a car on West Columbus Street around 10 PM and later involved in a quarrel near the White Personal Mention Front Cafe on Fulton Street. He was removed to Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens. extent of injuries not learned. Police are investigating. Also noted is a grandson, William Cheeseman, returning to base at Norfolk, Virginia after a nine day home leave.

Jess Ralston West Second St Claud Hammon Bernece McLeod Athens Harry Willi South Logan Karl Schmitter Mary Alice Coleman New Orleans Karl Redputter New Orleans Naval Base Harry Willige Lawrence Willige Union News Company Augusta Georgia Donald Feather Magnetic Springs Ruth Bloomfield Serson Clyde Bloomfield St. Petersburg Fla Robert Rochester Daily News Isity Robert Kleinschmidt Newport News Logan Emma Becker Kreinschmidt Howard Dalton Great Lakes Charles Dalton John Matheny Clarence Matheny Haydenville Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Nelsonville W. Columbus St George McInturf Fulton St Bertha Ray Lancaster Arms William Cheeseman William _ Cheeseman Norfolk Harry Hall Helen Largent Rebecca Rosser Robert Myer Charleston W. Va Ed Rosser Charles Edington

Nelson value busines hills church meeting at Girl Scout House

The Nelson value the Business Hills Church of Christ will meet at the Girl Scout little House Thursday evening at 8 o clock. A pot luck lunch will be served. Mrs Addie Allman of this city was installed as associate councillor for the district at a district meeting of the Daughters of America held at Logan last Thursday.

Nelson Value Business Hills Church of Christ Girl Scout Wttle Nelsonville Addie Allman The Daughters of America Logan

Doanville Man Denies Attack on Nine-Year-Old Girl

John W. Matheny, formerly of Doanville, pleads innocent to the charge of criminally assaulting a nine year old Doanville girl. An affidavit by the mother was filed in Mayor Miles Howe’s court. He is bound over to the Grand Jury under a $1,000 bond and jailed in Athens County pending further proceedings after arrest in Lancaster.

Nelsonville John W. Matheny Doanville Miles Howe M Athens Matheny Lancaster

PTA Officers Nominated At Meeting

Nelsonville high school PYA nominates D R Johnson as president Glen Thomas as vice president Elizabeth Green as secretary and L A Davis as treasurer for the coming year. Nominating panel includes J K Kinneer L A Davis and Glen Thomas.

Nelsonville PYA D. R. Johnson Glen Thomas Elizabeth Green L. A. Davis J. K. Kinneer L.A. Davis C. H. Ruble America Catherine’ Morris Doris Pérgrin Pauline Solo Peggy Ann Green Barbara Foughty Parker S. Sniffen Kate Johnson Marcia Dexter Mr. Kinneer

Dinner Delusion and a New Remedy Ad

An advertisement recounts a woman who struggled with appetite and illness from food but improved after taking ERB-HELP, a herbal remedy claiming 12 herbs. A Betts Cut Rate ad in Nelsonville promotes the product with a quick patient benefit claim and a call to try it.

Nelsonville

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