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.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1945
Page
15
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.
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-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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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