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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1942
Page
12
Fragmentary text lists names such as Mr. and Mrs. Tiles Rev. Stuart, Luke, and Tripp with reference to Logan and California. Mentions a resignation and an annual session, plus guests Samuel and Mrs. Simon, indicating a local gathering or notice with unclear details.
Logan Friday marks the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. David Elmer Harsh of 394 Church St. A family dinner at the White House and an open house at 168 Fountain St. follow the couple’s April 24 1892 marriage in the bride’s mother’s home. Harsh, president of the Farmers and Merchants Bank, has a long service record in county schools and law.
Logan Kiwanis held its annual smelt fry Tuesday at the Mes-Phillips cabin in Washington Township with about 50 members and guests. J. W. Woodard led arrangements. meals were served by local families. Speakers included Rev. Stanley W. Wiant and Captain C. A. Gaffin. Luke Wiant described a West Coast blackout and guests from Ft. Hayes and California attended. An intercity meeting in Chillicothe was announced along with plans to entertain Logan High School seniors next Tuesday.
The Southeastern Nazarene Ministerial Association held its monthly meeting at the Boys Industrial School on Monday with 29 members present. Rev. W. E. Alben of Columbus presided and Rev. C. B. Clendenen of Logan served as secretary treasurer. A picnic is planned for June 23 with location to be announced.
Chauncey mayor's office in the City Building will host draft registration for Dover Township men ages 45 to 65. Chauncey Board No 1 covers Athens Dover and Trimble Townships. Registration occurs Saturday Sunday and Monday with set hours.
Logan Post American Legion voted to cooperate in a new campaign for the United Service Organizations with a committee to be named by post commander Roy Van Atta. The post raised 570 last year toward a 500 quota and plans to organize after campaign instructions arrive. Meetings are set for May to August with lunch, plus a joint Auxiliary meeting next Monday with a potluck dinner. Adjutant Melrose Harbaugh reported 127 members.
Mrs. Hazel Luman, longtime president of Zion Church Mothers Bible Class, has a service flag with a star for Lower Plains area boys in service. The flag will be presented by Mrs. Luman at a community meeting at Zion Church on Saturday April 26 at 8 p.m. Rev. Guss Graham and Mrs. Vera Bridgewater will participate. Parents of boys in service have invitations. others may attend.
James Foster Powell and Foster James Powell, uncle and nephew from Nelsonville Route 1, both registrants from February 16, received mixed questionnaires due to similar names. They visited the selective service board office to correct the error and will rely on order numbers instead of names.
In Logan on E Main St an accident involving Judson Poling and Obie Wolfe led to Poling being charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Poling was fined 100 dollars plus costs after the error in a report misidentified the fined party.
Logan High School musicians under Walter A Kinney directing will travel to Columbus for the state contest this Saturday. May 9 features ensembles and soloists from the band. five ensembles and two soloists qualified from the district meet in Athens.
Two volunteers reported to the selective service office for immediate service. Hubert Harry Lehman of Haydenville and Clifford E. Martin of Murray City registered earlier and entered service. Arthur Redick of Logan was injured at the Logan Clay Products plant.
Haydenville resident Dewey Crane a World War I veteran is seriously ill after several months of illness in the latest obituary style notice from the local paper.
Weekly prayer meeting of Millfield Methodist Church will be Friday night led by Joseph Morgan.
The United States consumes about 55 million gallons of gasoline annually for aircraft operations. This figure reflects overall aviation fuel demand across commercial, general aviation, and military sectors in the country.
Paul Gilbert Cunningham, 3, Chauncey, is ill with pneumonia at home on West Main Street. Guests include Lewis McWilliams family of Columbus visiting Chauncey. Rev. Gilbert Courtney and sister Mrs. Sanders spent in Columbus. Lena Cunningham and son Paul attended a chicken dinner at Mrs. Otto Graham’s. Sarah Nye recovering from a serious illness. Clifford Shafer and Lois Ann Shafer from Columbus visited Chauncey relatives.
Miss Olive Brookins and Mrs. Elizabeth Robinett co hosted the Martha Bible Class of the Millfield Church of Christ for the April meeting. Mrs. Viola Howard led, with Mrs. Mabel Smith on devotion and lesson. Two guests attended, Patricia Pettit and Richard Geary. May hostesses and refreshment course were provided by members.
Mrs Lydia Chal fan and son Harvey Chalfan vist relatives in Chauncey while Harvey works at the Powhatan Mine in Clarington Ohio. They stayed with Mr and Mrs Charles Chalfan and Arvella Sycamore St Chauncey and with Mr and Mrs Pearl Chalfan Floodwood Sunday. Florence Chalfan and daughter Arvilla Mae spent weekend with sister Mrs Wilburn Cardwell Blossom Valley. Their mother Mrs A H Williams remains ill in Wellston.
Logan Junior baseball will be sponsored again this summer by Logan Post American Legion following a Tuesday meeting. The baseball committee led by Clinton Webb with Walter A. Leonard Sam Buchanan G E Carr and Lawrence Adcock sets plans with Adcock newly added to the group.
A tournament team will be organized soon to replace Albert Leonard who has enlisted in the Marine Corps for officers training. Mildred Burton filed for divorce from Robert Burton via her next friend Margaret Columber, alleging neglect and seeking custody and support of two minor children. Denver Rex Hawk, Camp Sutton NC, visiting relatives at Carbon Hill during a short furlough after enlisting December 10 1941.
Logan Irvin Hoey of Perry Township appeared before Judge Phil Henderson on Tuesday to answer an indictment charging embezzlement. He pled not guilty and was placed under a $500 bond to await trial. His trial is scheduled for Thursday May 7.
Edward Moriarty of Logan leaves Tuesday for Akron to work for Goodyear Aircraft Corporation. He previously held a position with Hull Printing Company in Logan.
Lieutenant Charles F. Dugan formerly of Murray City is promoted to captain in the air corps. He is the son of Mrs. Mary Dugan and his wife stays with relatives in Crooksville during the war. Dugan was stationed at Pearl Harbor when the December 7 attack occurred and remains with his air unit there.
Mr and Mrs Roy Dicken of near Logan announce the birth of a son Saturday evening. The baby weighed 91.2 pounds at birth.
Logan County Engineer Orla Wolfe was asked to assist after a Columbus owned coal truck loaded with six tons wrecked when a wood bridge on Hood Road north of Gore collapsed. The operator was unnamed and uninjured. the truck was undamaged and removed after unloading.
Roy Deweese of Columbus was arrested on Route 33 by the State Highway Patrol for overloading a vehicle. Before Mayor Denzil Weltner he pleaded guilty and was fined $10.
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