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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1943

Page

14

Three Logan Youths Reported Captured as Prisoners of War

LOGAN reports Monday that three Logan and Hocking County youths are prisoners of war. Clyde Bloomfield of Logan is listed as a prisoner in Italy after the North Africa campaign, Robert Murphy of Logan Route 1 is also held by Italians from the same campaign, and Joe Matheny of Logan is a prisoner of the Japanese in the Philippines. Parents were notified by the Apostolic Delegation in Cincinnati for Bloomfield and Murphy, and by the War Department in Washington for Matheny.

Logan Logan and Hocking County Clyde Junior) Bloomfield Ruth Bloomfield Italy North Africa Robert Murphy Joe Matheny Irwin Matheny Philippines Bloomfield Murphy Apostolic Cincinnati Matheny War Department Washington Viola Murphy

Logan Bond Canvass Aims to Reach County Quota

Logan Rolland Bright, chair man of the Second War Loan Campaign in Logan and Hocking County, announced that aggregate Treasury bond sales reach about 275000. A house-to-house canvass in Logan city runs under C W Johnston. The drive closes April 30 with a county quota of 331000 hoped to be reached.

Logan Rolland Bright Hocking County U. S. Treasury Logan City C. W. Johnston

Bright Speaks To Rotary In Logan on War Loan Drive

Bright addressed the Logan Rotary Club at its Monday session at the White praising the war loan drive progress in Hocking County. He commended the cooperation of city and county residents and noted the campaign's strong local support.

Logan Rolland Bright Hocking County Bright

Local Births and Recoveries Reported at Cherrington Hospital

Dorothy Pierce and infant Jacqueline Roberta were returned home to Laurel Run Monday from Cherrington Hospital. Mrs Harry Hughes of Logan has been discharged after several days of medical treatment. George and Mrs McIntosh of near Logan announce the birth of a son at Cherrington Hospital on Saturday night. Grandparents Leamon Hoy Cedar Falls and Charles McIntosh Logan Route 3 Elmer Dudley Nelsonville underwent major surgery at Cherrington Hospital, reported in good condition. Mrs David Campbell of Murray City submitted to major surgery over the weekend.

Logan Dorothy Pierce Jacqueline Roberta Laurel Run Cherrington Hospital Harry Hughes George McIntosh Leamon Hoy Cedar Falls Charles McIntosh Route 3 Elmer Dudley Nelsonville David Campbell Murray City

Federal Agent To Visit Logan Later

Logan officials say Clarence Fealty field supervisor for the Emergency Feed and Seed Loan office could not appear Tuesday at the county extension office due to prior obligations. He will return to the local office in the near future, according to extension officials.

Logan Clarence Fealty James R. Smoot

Mathias Rites Will Be Held Wednesday

Ida B. Mathias 85, last member of a notable Hocking County family, dies at home. Funeral at Heinlein Funeral Home Wednesday at 2 p.m. Rev. A N. Grueser to officiate. Buried Antioch Cemetery Enterprise. Former telegrapher and longtime teacher in city and county schools. Survived by four children including Margaret Mathias, Frances Mathias, C A Mathias, and L A Mathias.

Logan Heinlein Ida B. Mathias Hocking County Porter Mathias A. N. Grueser Antioch Enterprise Mathias Express Robert Rayman Margaret E. Mathias Mt. Clair N. J Frances Mathias Juniata College Huntingdon C. A. Mathias Goodyear Rubber Company Pittsburgh LA. Mathias

Real Estate Transfers in Hocking County Report

Real estate transfers in Hocking County include Marcia A Wahl by sheriff to Francis E Wahl for about 117 acres in Falls Township. William Van Curen and Matilda Van Curen to Clarence Van Curen and Dorothy Van Curen for part of an acre in Salt Creek Township. Elva Hosler to Charles C Cradlebaugh and Bessie Cradlebaugh for about 63 acres in Salt Creek Township. David Anderson, deceased, to Ora Davis for lots 143 to 147 in Falls Township. Frank A Lutz, deceased, to Elizabeth Lutz for 32 acres in Perry Township. Bernard Olive to Ellen Olive for about 104 acres in Marion Township.

Logan Marcia A. Wahl Francis E. Wahl Falls Township William van Curen Matilda van Curen Clarence van Curen Dorothy van Curen Salt Creek Township Elva Hosler Charles C. Cradlebaugh Bessie Cradlebaugh David Anderson Ora Davis Frank A. Lutz Elizabeth Lutz Perry Township Bernard Olive Ellen Olive Marion Township

Two More Logan youths volunteer for Army duty

Two Logan youths John Karshner White of North Street and Richard Doran Brown of Third Street volunteered for immediate U S Army duty. A spokesman for the Hocking County Selective Service Board said they will receive screening physical examinations and be included in future inductee contingents.

LOGAN U. S. Army Hocking County

Perry County Court Notes

Perry County updates report 16000 gallons of road material released to fund blanket patching on farm to market and mine to market highways. Belle Newton sues the State Industrial Commission over work compensation. judge took case under advisement. Administrators file inventories in Shawnee estates. real estate and securities values listed. County commissioners approve 150 tons more limestone or gravel for all 14 townships. Frank W. Gross arrested for deserting his family. James W. Martin held on theft of car wheels and parts. Divorce cases involve Marvin Lindamood Isabelle Lindamood and Dennis Searls Zelma Searls. custody awarded to mothers. Several divorces, marriage licenses, and realty transfers noted among New Lexington, Glouster, and Crooksville locales.

New Lexington Public Roads Administration Perry County M. J. Wheatcraft Judee VU McGonagle Common Pleas Belle Newton State Industrial Commission Newton Crooksville China Co Junze MacGonagle Willan S. Williams William HL. Williams Catherine Wtlame Shawnee Frank W. Gross James Hollow Clair Butts Marsh Summers Coldwater Mich Glouster James W. Martin Peter Beres Indian Run Corning Summers Martin Koman Phillips Jackson C. W. Kingcourt Dennis Searls Zelma Searls Mel Gonegle Lancaster Evelyn Wolfe Clarence A. Wolfe Wimona Henry Leroy Henry Carson Lyle Alma Lyle Zanesville Morgan County Oet

Logan Social Notes Highlights From Logan Area

Logan notes life and events around town. visitors from South River W D Bassett and Sally Braddock hosted by W D Braddock with high bridge scores. Local club meetings include Home Economics and Priscilla class. Marriages, military postings, recoveries, and hospital updates mark the week in Logan and surrounding communities.

Hold Everything A Postcard From A Chap We Sent Away

A postcard from a man sent away last week captures a playful message: “Wish you were here!” The brief note hints at separation, tone of humor, and a lighthearted contact from someone distant. No further details are provided in the readable text.

Mrs Pyle Hostess To Aid Society

CHAUNCEY Mrs Florence Pyle at her Millfield home hosted the April meeting of the Ladies Aid Society of the Millfield Methodist Church. President Gertrude Brown led the business session, devotions were by Florence Pyle, and the next gathering will be at Mrs Lucy Hemerick’s. After a social hour lunch was served. attendees included Mrs Gertrude Brown, Mrs Ruby Simpson, Mrs Margaret Simpkins, Mrs Helen Gillespie, Mrs Jennie Cole, Mrs Mamie Chadwell, Mrs Lucy Howard, Mrs Lucy Hemerick, Mrs Clara Theisen, Mrs Margie Pyle, Miss May Howard, Mrs Mary Lefler and Mrs Florence Pyle.

Chauncey Florence Pyle Millfield Ladies Aid Society Millfield Methodist Church Gertrude Brown Lucy Hemerick Ruby Simpson Margaret Simpkins Helen Gillespie Jennie Cole Mamie Chadwell Lucy Howard Clara Theisen Margie Pyle May Howard Mary Leffler

Soldier Is Honored At Chauncey Dinner

Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs John Schoonover hosted a two course chicken dinner Sunday in honor of Mrs Schoonover s brother Pfe James Smith of Trenton New Jersey. Guests included his wife Mrs James Smith and daughter Shirley of Lancaster his parents Mr and Mrs William Smith Mrs Peggy Schoonover and son Billy Jo Wanda Jean Schoonover and Mr and Mrs John Schoonover all of Chauncey.

Frank Harden John Lee Fred Burchfield Anthony Toerner James Kreig Elizabeth Forwick J. R. Pierce Edward Leffler Union Furnace Lester L. Leffler Louis Pughline Bob Nixon Columbus Lloyd Leffler Diamond Richard and Allen Leffler Haydenville James Lester Leffler Chauncey John Schoonover

Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Meeting Notice

Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge, Chauncey, will meet Thursday at 7 30 p.m in the K of P Building. There will be important business. April birthdays will be celebrated and a pot luck supper will feature the social hour.

Chauncey — Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Chauncey K. of P Chauncey — Mazon Council Pocahontas D. of P. Hall Millfield

Motorist Fined by Judge Henderson in Hocking County

Paul J. Graf of Columbus pleaded guilty to driving while under the influence of alcohol and was fined $100 and costs. He received 30 days in the Hocking County jail and a two year suspension of driving rights after arraignment before Judge Phil A. Henderson in the Court of Common Pleas. Sheriff Floyd Duffy arrested him over the weekend.

George H. Dugmore discharged from army at Ft. Knox

George H. Dugmore of Murray City has been discharged from the U S Army at Ft. Knox Kentucky as he is over 38 years old. He has left for Blaine where he will be employed in a defense industry according to the Hocking County Selective Service Board members.

Logan George H. Dugmore Murray City U. S. Army Ft. Knox Hocking County Selective Service Board Blaine

Eagles To Meet at Logan Aerie Regular Meeting

The LOGAN Aerie F O E will hold its regular meeting Thursday night at the Home on U S Route 33 south of Logan. Officers stated routine business will be transacted during the session.

Logan Logan Aerie, F.O.E U. S. Route 33

Son of Dover Veteran In Hospital in Africa

Chauncey Chauncey Mr and Mrs Joseph Cline W Main St Chauncey have been advised their son George Cline in the Navy in North Africa is confined to a hospital with an injury to his right hand. The extent is not known but it is believed several fingers may be lost and the thumb injured. He enlisted several months ago. Another son Joe Dode Cline is also in the Navy. The father is a World War I veteran.

Chauncey Joseph Cline W. Main St George Cline North Africa Joe “Dode” Cline

Chauncey District Social and Personal Attends Dinners

Chauncey District social column notes multiple Sunday dinners and visits. Charles Daugherty hosted guests including Coe Daugherty Ruth Ann Canton George Coe Pauline Daugherty Elwood Daugherty and children in Chauncey. Coe Daugherty, 87, remains in stable condition. F E Boudinot Millfield visited Chauncey hosts C M Boudinot at Sugar Creek. Helen Gillespie May Howard Norman Simpkins Millfield visited Dayton with Kathryn Parker. Parker's husband Carl Parker serves in the armed forces. Mahlon Bradshaw of Kirtland visited daughter Mabel Howard family in Chauncey.

Chauncey Charles Daugherty Coe Daugherty Ruth Ann Canton George Coe Pauline Daugherty Elwood Daugherty Donald Bobby Carolyn Coe F. E. Boudinot Millfield

Concord CHAUNCEY hosts all-day Country Club meeting

Mrs. Hazel Bou dinot of Concord will host an all-day gathering for the Country Club at her home. The program includes a business meeting a pot luck dinner an afternoon social hour and a birthday party. Members will exchange flowers seeds and bulbs. All members urged to attend.

Chauncey Hazel Boudinot Concord Country Club

Sunday guests at Basil and Lancaster hosts include Smith party

William Smith and Mr and Mrs hosted a gathering with Sunday visitors Dorothy June Young Donna Jean Mathias Dorothy Jean Underwood from Basil Eldon Hines Jack Blosser Russell Disbennett and Garnet Blosser from Lancaster joining the event.

Chauncey William Smith John Schoonover Dorothy June Young Donna Jean Mathias Dorothy Jean Underwood Basil, O Eldon Hines Jack Blosser Russell Disbennett Garnet Blosser Lancaster

Finnearty Hosts Kin. Bescoe Brother In Fort McClellan

Mrs John Finnearty entertained over the weekend with her sister Mrs Pearl Misner and daughter Beverly Jean and brother Johnnie Bescoe Mantua. She also learned her brother Pvt Robert Bescoe is stationed at Fort McClellan Alabama.

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Hocking Logan Bond Rotary Logan Hospital Is Akrrestli Marvin Lindamood Isabelle Lindamood Melvin Rutter Pike ‘Township Margaret Simeral O. W. Stockman Elmer Kader Congo U S Army Susanna Wysinski Anthony Tague Bessie L. Mood Herbert S. Ford Melicks Roseville Goodman Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Appy New York New Guinea U. S Joe E. Brown Tojo Logan High School Home Economics Club Margie Ann Martin Betty Lehman Joan Hood Jean Struble Ruth Aurand Mable Huston Dorothy Jean Myers Elsie Blackstone Sarah Rockhold Pauline Robinette Jean Myers Marian Shultz Anna May Johnston Priscilla The Methodist Church Esther Mundy John Herron Route 4 Homer Weimer John Ewing Camp Lawton Seattle VTA Hlesborn Pta John Donahue C. B. Donahue Donahue Shenango Pennsylvania Alfred Boals North Carolina June Loretta Dorothy Price Bowling Green Lewis Price Faith Wright White House Ed Paul Retha Lohr Wright Field Dayton W. C. Speck Don Warner Zanesville Ave Clyde Denton Eddie Mace John Karshner Claire White Ohio University Health Service Bade White Hester Lee White Desmond Braddock Akron W. D. Bassett Sally Red River New Jersey McNair Army Ground Forces John C Bud) Donahue Spring St Greenville Alex Lane Gallipolis Beulah Hook Lane Douglas Sigler W. Second Street C&o E. L. Ewing Paul S. Nill Detroit, Mich Louise Shaw Florence Whitcraft Doctors’ Hospital United States Mrs. Pyle Lodge Henderson Eagles Quick's CUT Rate Dover Africa Chauncey District Church of Christ Stuart Roseville and Hull Lu Ray Heisey Syroca Zenners William G. Smith Nea Eerest Nanona Mommoy Moana Ay Ohio Fuel Gas Company Victory Gardens America Gas Company
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