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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1941

Page

18

Rural high schools set 133 graduates in Hocking County

Logan reports 133 students will graduate from seven rural high schools in Hocking County next month. Union Furnace leads with 39, followed by Murray City and Laurelville Perry. other schools include Carbon Hill Gibisonville Rockbridge and South Bloomingville with smaller classes.

Dorothy May Boyd Doresta Wanda Coe David Clarence Johnson Hubert Clayton Mundy Cameron Hutchinson Brooker Margaret Fayé Dye Paul Herbert Wilkinson Estel Earl Blake Maxine Lorraine Clary Kathryn Helen Horn James Dale Wolfe Carl Edwin Reynolds June Bernice Guess Ruth Clara North Betty Waveline Mays Gibisonville Eileen Carr Kathleen Marie Orhees Evelyn M. Heigie Lawrence Melvin Davis Shirley Mitchell John C. Penn Belva Ruth Powell Jane Roberts Dale Robson Gerald Gene Shunkwiler Donald R. Smith Drusilla B. Snyder Helen Arwilla Charlotte V. Spencer Jack Wollett Rockbridge Vincent E. Young Dorothy M. Good H. Melvin Starner Kenneth A. Crawford Kenneth J. Yantes Ralph C. Johnson Earl E. Fether

Ready Made Family staged by Union Furnace seniors

Union Furnace High students present Ready Made Family on April 29 in Ilesboro and again on May 1 at Union Furnace. Cast includes Margaret Arnett Charles Anthony Delores Thompson Edna Chilcote Eileen Woodard Harry Primmer Dorothy Pierce Jim Heinlein Evelyn Rhorick and Charles Cox. Directed by James Frey.

Ilesboro

Native of Hocking Dies in Indiana

Logan Charles Frasch aged 68 died Saturday at Shirley Indiana after living there since youth. A native of this county he left the area long ago. Niece Mrs Bert Wilson of W Second Street is the only near relative. Funeral services were held in Warren Indiana Monday afternoon with burial in Masonic Cemetery there.

Logan Charles Frasch Shirley Indiana Bert Wilson W. Second St Warren Ind Masonic

Returns To Base After Furlough From Navy Service

Don Phillips of South Logan returned to Norfolk Virginia to continue service with the United States Navy after two weeks furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Phillips. It is his first home visit in two years since entering service. Wayne Woodrow Good live 23 Sun Glow employed Logan and Kathryn Marie Pierce 19 secured a license to wed by Judge E L Ewing.

Logan Clarence Phillips South Logan Don Phillips Norfolk United States Navy Wayne Woodrow Goodlive Sun Glow Thomas Goodlive Kathryn Marie Pierce Florence Pierce Sea E. L. Ewing

Logan Social Notes Highlight Local Club Gatherings

Mrs. Kirby Snyder hosted the Jolly Double Six Club at Chauncey Riggs home with poems read during roll call and prizes won by Mrs. Stern and Mrs. Snyder. Other items note Contract and Junior Tourist Book Club meetings, a baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Billy Snyder, and Missionary Society conventions in Newark with several Logan women attending.

Sharon Sue Billy Snyder Columbus Snyder Irene Pierson Raymond Pierson Logan Newark Women’s Missionary Societies Walter Reasoner David Wylie Melvin Heft Roxie Cupp Vivian Shaw Margaret Knapp

Review of Sapphira the Slave Girl by Willa Cather

Miss Marjorie Brandt reviews Sapphira the Slave Girl by Willa Cather. The critique covers themes of memory and oppression, noting Cather's narrative approach and historical portrayal within the novel.

Sapphira Willa Cather Marjorie Brandt

Martin Dies in Logan at 73 After Illness

William Martin Dies in Logan at age 73 after an extended illness at his home 49 Furnace Street He formerly served as janitor of the west grade school building Funeral rites set for 9 a m Friday at St John Catholic Church Rev Father John Eyerman to officiate Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery He is survived by his wife Mary and three daughters Ferne Botts Betty Souders and Josephine Martin plus siblings Mrs Rolland Bright Mrs Eva Lehman and Mrs Frank Hufford The Logan community mourns the longtime resident.

Logan William McCullie Martin Furnace St West Mary Martin Ferne Botts Betty Souders Lancaster Josephine Martin Rolland Bright Eva Lehman Frank Hufford Rockbridge St. John Catholic Church Father John Eyerman Oak Grove Cemetery

Two Pupils Named for DAR Honor Medals at Logan Junior High

Logan Junior High nominates ten pupils for citizenship medals awarded May 16 during a D A R assembly. The medals honor Goodwin Family pioneers of Hocking County, offered with the Sons of the American Revolution program. Faculty and students will choose one boy and one girl from the nominees Jim Brehm Dick Buntz Billy Ford Jim Hummel Jack Rauch Marieta Cline Jo Case Betty Jane Friend Pauline Gruner Roseann Warner.

Logan Logan Junior High School D.A.R Charles E. Perkins Hoopestown Goodwin Hocking County Jim Brehm Dick Buntz Billy Ford Jim Hummel Jack Rauch Marieta Cline Jo Case Betty Jane Friend Pauline Gruner Roseann Warner

School To Present Two One-Act Plays

The union furnace PTA will stage two one act plays at eight o clock Friday night in the high school building. The Neighbors features Ruth Beckler Mrs Max Bunce Ralph Walker Willis Downhour Annette Smith Ruth Rheinscheid Goetting and Mary Elizabeth J Kessinger. At the Stroke of Twelve includes Mrs Ralph Walker Mary Louise Bryan Es ther Rakow Hildreth Willis and Harold Bryan with The Ghost as the unnamed role.

Union Furnace Parent-Teacher Association Ruth Beckler Max Bunce Ralph Walker Willis Downhour Annette Smith Ruth Rheinscheid Goetting Mary Elizabeth J. Kessinger Mary Louise Bryan Esther Rakow Hildreth Willis Harold Bryan

Draftee Praises Camp Lee Food in Letter

Floyd Crothers writes to G. E. Carr of the County Selective Service Board from Camp Lee Va describing army life. He notes the camp sits on grounds used in 1917 during the first World War and praises the food as excellent though potatoes are in heavy supply.

Logan G. E. Carr County Selective Service Board Floyd Crothers Camp Lee Hocking

Seniors to be honored by Kiwanis and club events

LOGAN senior high boys will be hosted by the Kiwanis Club at the Methodist Church next Tuesday evening with a dinner and a program by Dr. Emar Hansen of Ohio University. May 5 brings an event for senior high girls hosted by the Business and Professional Women's Club. The Logan golf team will face Jackson at the local course Saturday with Mark Lohr, Ray Lohr, Tony Brown, and Jack Hughes on the squad under Coach Kaye Blosser.

Francis Myers Carlos Gaffin WN. Wood St Judson Shriner Myers George Moury Columbus Logan Methodist Church Emar Hansen Ohio University Business and Professional Logan High Jackson High Mark Ray Lohr Tony Brown Jack Hughes Kaye Blosser

Two Cars Collide at Church and Warner in Logan

At 3 40 p m Wednesday two automobiles collided at Church Street and Warner Avenue in Logan. Drivers were W N Cooper of 288 North Street and Vernon Dicken of Logan Route 1. No injuries were reported.

LOGAN Church St Warner Ave W. N. Cooper North St Vernon Dicken Logan, Rt

Ping Pong Club Social At High School Involves Parents

The Ping Pong Club held a social evening on Tuesday inviting parents and guests. Miss Gertrude Bliss advised the club. Activities included ping pong suction darts indoor horseshoes and Chinese checkers. Refreshments music and flowers were provided. Martha Ann Lee chaired the club with Janet Sweazy and Wanda Brown heading committees.

Gertrude Bliss Martha Ann Lee Janet Sweazy Wanda Brown

Poultry Reports From Hocking County farmers March data

Five Hocking County farmers reported flock sizes averaging 156 hens yielding 15.7 eggs per bird in March. Eggs sold for 17 cents per dozen, with 8.7 dozen eggs needed to pay for 100 pounds of feed and total ration cost $1.43 per 100 pounds. Six farmers sold 1,181 dozen eggs at 15.8 cents per dozen less than in Cuyahoga County, yielding an average farm loss of $29.78 while feed costs were 43 cents per hundredweight lower.

Logan Hocking County James R. Smoot

Camp Hocking boys learn defense trades at Logan

National Defense training courses started at Camp Hocking with the Benton Board of Education sponsor. Auto mechanics class of 20 taught by William W. White and wood working class of 17 led by Fred W. Good. Advisory council includes Captain Caldwell camp commander and others. Large number of young rabbits reported by Game Protector Edward Eberst. Hocking River crappie fishing praised with several large catches in river and Scotts Creek. Rain spoiled baseball practice at Chieftainfield. game vs Wellston set for Friday at 4 p.m.

LOGAN National Defense Camp Hocking Benton Board of Education William W. White Fred W. Good Caldwell Supt. Didmit Charles Burns Edson Shaw Samuel H. Dillon Edward Eberst Hocking River Scotts Creek

State Music Head Guest At Program

Logan vocal and instrumental music supervisors entertained city and county school administrators with a White House dinner. Miss Edith Keller state music supervisor spoke on newer trends in music education, followed by discussion and a social hour. Attendees included Supt Samuel H Dillon and numerous local educators and guests.

Plans For New Heating Plant At Central School

Logan reports plans under way for a brick heating plant and industrial arts building at the central school this summer. Bids open May 8 for a project costing about 45000 dollars. The unit will heat the senior and junior high buildings and the central grade building.

LOGAN Central School

Three More Report for Service From Hocking County

Logan officials list three volunteers to report May 12 at Ft. Hayes. Named are Christopher Lee Pittman of Rockbridge Route 1, Harry Evans of 234 East St Logan, and Wilford Six of Logan Route 2.

LOGAN Hocking County Ft. Hayes Christopher Lee Pittman Rockbridge Harry Evans East St Wilford Logan Rt. 2

Hocking County Tax Checks Mailed and Distributed

Auditor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald prepared and mailed tax settlement vouchers for Hocking County subdivisions. The list covers townships and schools with specific amounts including advances, detailing payments for Benton Falls Laurel Good Hope Green Marion Perry Salt Creek Starr Ward Washington and Murray City, among others.

Logan Kenneth R. Fitzgerald Hocking County Townships Benton Falls Laurel Good Hope Green Marion Perry Salt Creek Starr Ward Washington Murray City Gore Laurelville-Perry

Unclear Regional Totals and Place Mentions

The fragment lists monetary values alongside place names such as Salt Creek Starr Washington Ward New Plymouth Buchtel Pickaway Fairfield Oroville Logan Laurelville Murray City. No coherent event or action is stated, leaving financial figures tied to locations without context.

Salt Creek Starr-Washington Ward New Plymouth Buchtel Pickaway Fairfield Oroville Logan Laurelville Murray City

Temporary position shifts at C. and O. round house due to illness

William Woodgeard is off duty at the C and O round house because of illness. William Voris replaces him, while Dallas Heft covers Voris duties and James Byers, recently laid off at Walbridge by the coal strike, works for Heft.

Logan William Woodgeard Hostler C. and O. Round House William Voris Woodgeard Dallas Heft Voris James Byers Walbridge Heft

Garage Fire Destroys Structure in Logan

Fire of undetermined origin destroyed a one story frame garage at the North Walnut 5 home of B W Miller Wednesday afternoon and threatened a nearby residence. Firemen used one hose line with hydrant pressure to combat the blaze. Miller, employed by Valley Advertising Co, had been struck on the head that afternoon and returned home early. His car was parked on the street. The only item destroyed in the garage was a new lawnmower. Loss estimated at $200.

Logan North Walnut 5 B. W. Miller Miller The Valley Advertising Co

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Athens Messeng Hocking Con County Rural Schools Union Furnace High Sara Turner White House Claude Chrisman Lucille Alltop Sherman Seibold Eleanor Woodard Marvin Conkle J.U.G East Front St Mildred Blake Harrison Litherland Conkle Blake Clifford Litherland Delmar Freeman Thelma Swick Lawrence Vancuren Wim Martin Jackson Wellston Chieftainfield Tucker Richland Ave Peck Delby Clover Farm Tea Clover Farm IF le Ee Clover Farm Jim Clover Farm Glendale Woodbury Toilet Soap SOE Clor Grahams Ss Arrowroot Sunshine Baby Crackers w.Zle Texas Florida Horwell Miss Minnie Louise Bowen Bob Brashares Melvin Harbarger Hocking Co True Ciry Loan and Guaranty Company S. Court ST
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