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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1945

Page

15

Local worker injured hauling coal after fall from truck

A man was treated at a local physician’s office Wednesday afternoon for shock and injuries to the right wrist left shoulder and left cheek after slipping from a coal truck he was loading.

Logan appoints Sol Ellinger as new police chief

Wednesday evening at six o'clock Night Patrolman Sol Ellinger became Logan's chief of police replacing Lew Reynolds who resigned after 15 years on the force. Ellinger certified by the Civil Service Commission for promotion was appointed April 21 and assumed duties this morning. He previously served two terms as Hocking County sheriff and brings strong law enforcement credentials. Other officers include Patrolman M. W. Schrader and Wilbur Stout who fills the vacancy created by Ellinger's promotion.

Logan Sol Ellinger Lew Reynolds Civil Service Commission Ellinger Hocking County Sherff M. W. Schrader Wilbur Stout

Two Youths Accepted by Navy from New Flymouth and Black Lick

Logan-Walter Herman Kennard of New Flymouth and Samuel Glendon Jewell of Black Lick Rt. 1 were accepted by the Navy and sent to Great Lakes on April 23 according to the Selective Service Board.

Navy LOGAN Walter Herman Kennard New Flymouth Samuel Glendon Jewell Black Lick Rt. 1 Great Lakes Selective Service Board

Hocking Service Men in WW II Update from Logan Area

Local notices report Pte Harry Mock wounded in action on Okinawa with a leg injury while Mrs Mock and family learn of his condition. Cpl Joe Matheny on furlough from Maxton ill of mumps, planned reassignment after Pope Field. Mary Lehman visiting with husband. son Stevie with grandparents. Petty Officer Wallace Brown on leave from Patuxent Maryland with family. Seaman David Moore convalescing at Fort Hayes Hospital after appendectomy. John Rectenwaldt on leave. to report West Coast. An Italian rail line near Florence to Bologna spans 54 miles with 38 bridges and 31 tunnels costing 90 million dollars.

Logan Harry Mock New Lesington Pte Okinawa Pte. Mock Ed Mock West Street Blossers Restaurant New Lexington Joe Matheny Maxton N. C Pope Field Matheny Mary Lehman AAA Stevie William Lehman Wallace "Brown Front St Seaman Brown Patuxent John Rectenwaldt Leo Rectenwaldt Seaman Rectenwaldt West Coast

Logan Social Notes Hostess Plans Dinner at Pritchard's

Mrs Goulding and Mrs Whitcraft chaired the Logan Social Cercle, hosting a Wednesday eve gathering for members and guests at Pritchard's Restaurant. Guests included Mrs Pettit and Mrs Clark. The program moved to the hostess residence on E Main Street after a 5 pm dinner.

E. Main St Charles Yontz Harry Stevenson W. G. Bowen Emma Petty Frank Johnson Naom

New Plymouth News Notes Highlights Local Trips and Honors

Local residents enjoy weekend visits with relatives from Somerset War WV Akron Columbus Dundas and McArthur. Army and nursing cadet movements are noted with families in Logan McArthur and Dayton. Grange meeting guests include D Bryson and several locals. Community club gatherings feature tours reviews and sewing circle events.

Zaleski News Notes Reflect Local Obituaries and Visits

Funeral services were held for Reverend Fred Rice in Wellston. Cpl Willard Martin slightly wounded in Germany. Funeral for Columbus Payne held in Putnam. Local residents and relatives visited, with several family updates. China as key agricultural creditor highlighted in Our Debt to China column.

Zaleski Wellston Fred Rice Hsta Martin US War Department Cpl Willard Martin Germany Columbus Payne Putnam Payne Columbus Della Reeves Elmer Robertson Charleston W.va Charles Vansky Alonzo Azhel Lancaster Azbell Albert Rita Kay T. J. Shipley Huntington W.v.a

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