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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1946

Page

3

Hocking County Red Cross to hold annual meeting

The Hocking County Chapter of the American Red Cross will meet at Bell Hall Logan on Tuesday April 23 1946 at 8 o clock p m The gathering will consider by law amendments and a proposed reorganization to place Chapter affairs under a Board of Directors. Officers to be elected and discussions include Home Service leadership and budget reports.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Hocking County Red Cross Home Service Sam Primmer Margaret Luiz

King Divorce Granted By Judge Bangert

Judge Rhea Pettit Ban gert granted a divorce in common pleas court Wednesday to Mary King on cross petition from Nelle King who previously filed a divorce on grounds of extreme cruelty. There are no children and the alimony will be $10 per week. An action was filed by Theodore Raver Sr. against Ethel M. River on grounds of gross neglect of duty. The couple were married February 15, 1942 and there are no children.

Logan Rhea Pettit Bangert Common Pleas Mary King Nelle King Epee Theodore Raver Sr Ethel M. River

Girl Scouts Hike After Meeting in Penny Event

Logan Girl Scout Troop No 4 held a Penny Hike after school hours following a regular meeting. Sponsors Mrs John Marshall and Mrs M B Haney served cookies as the girls planned a Tea for their leaders. Members include Doris Huston Virginia Norris June Smith Lois Thompson Nora Hartsough Wilma Bownes Sue Kanode Janet Snyder Rachel Souders Velma Durant June Gardner Lois Hagan Shirley Oyler Nora Lynn Gloria Wallace Joanne Smith Marilyn Meyer Mary Sheeler Miriam Evans.

Women’s Club Sells Colored Easter Eggs in Logan

Eleanor Durr led a group of ten at the Business and Professional Women's Club rooms to paint Easter eggs in varied designs. Mary Connor organized the team for an egg sale on Good Friday at the Lanning Gift Shop, with proceeds funding club projects and eggs to be sold while supplies last on Saturday.

Logan Eleanor Durr Business and Professional Women’s Club Mary Connor Lanning E. Main St

Overcame Faulty Elimination at 78

A letter extols Kellogg's All Bran for constipation relief after 40 years. An 18 year old writer from Montrove claims daily All Bran and water restored regular bowel movements, offering a ten day trial and double money back. Kellogg's Battle Creek promotes the cereal as a wholesome bulk aid.

Mia Effie Bourgeoi Montrove Kellogg Company Battle Creek Michigan

Lenten General Aid Meeting Topics at United Brethren Church

The General Aid of the United Brethren Church met in April at the Logan church with the devotional topic Peace Through the Cross led by Mrs. Oscar Lanner. Members read responsive scripture, heard The Story of the Dagwood Tree told by Mrs. Sam Whitehart, and closed with Near the Cross sung by all.

A. N. Grueser Ted Kennedy Dorcus

Honorably Discharged Veterans Listed by Selective Service

Logans residents Robert Dale Ralston and Kenneth W. Whitcraft along with Carl E. Freeman of Logan and William Wesley McNeal of Laurelville are announced as honorably discharged. Dates shown include April 5 6 15 and April 11 13 with locations Great Lakes Camp Atterbury and overseas service amid 11 months.

Logan Selective Service Board Great Lakes Robert Dale Ralston Lester Kenneth W. Whitcraft South Bloomingvale Carl E. Freeman Camp Atterbury Ind William Wesley McNeal Laurelville

Logan Social Notes Highlights Multiple Local Gatherings

Miss Alice Genevieve Boston hosted the Book of the Month Club in April at her home with Grace Orr selecting The Egg and I for discussion and plans for a May picnic. The Senior Choir of United Brethren Church met at the Sweazy home for a buffet after rehearsal, with a large group in attendance. A reunion at Somerset honored Miss Helen Pond, who will leave for Manila to work at St Luke’s Hospital, as relatives from Logan and nearby towns gathered to bid farewell.

Eleanor Lee Sally Holmes Iris Lowery Miss Orr Sarah Rockhold Gladys Webb Pond J. L. Love Marjorie Pond Somerset Helen Pond Manila St. Luke's Hospital Miss Pond Logan Stanton Pond Nancy Pond Philip Johnston Hunt Janet Pond Toledo James John Tom Richards Lillie Pond New Lexington Margaret Charlotte Tommy Dick James Love

ABC to telecast Louis Conn bout exclusive broadcast

New York radio note says ABC will carry the June 19 Louis Conn fight on an exclusive basis under a signed contract. Gillette remains sponsor for the Friday night net bouts, with broadcast rights expected near 200000 dollars.

New York Louis Conn ABC Gillette

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