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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1943
Page
14
A disjointed report notes a new training camp by the Army near McArt, with CCC presence and multiple cities involved. It mentions Cantwell, Hockin, and recent sessions by S. Army officials, aiming to preserve sources and advance troop readiness.
Local notes show a social gathering at six with hostesses and guests named including Mrs. Ann Starr, Miss Le Hiles, and Mr. John List. The event features a book review and a guest list tied to the Logan area with several attendees from nearby towns. A second entry mentions Delta T holding a Wednesday meet and Army service members planning furloughs.
Abandoned CCC Camp Hocking at Cantwell Cliffs in Hocking Scenic district drawn into Army talks though not officially confirmed. Ohio State Guard and Army officers inspected the site in Logan with plans to use it for training, while Guard units may train at Camp Zaleski near McArthur this summer if Army assumes control.
Logan social items list club meetings and visits across town. Get-Together 4-H Club at Mrs. Leonard Lehman’s home. Isaly's gathering for Lonnie Foss. Nondescript Club at the White House. furloughs and visits by Emrick, Duffy, Double, and others. various church and sorority events. military service notes and Easter time holds. Forest, field and stream produced large quantities of game in 1942.
Logan Hocking County farmers resume plowing and cultivating as warm weather returns after weeks of heavy rain. Oats sowing is late due to wet conditions and concerns oats may rot. corn ground is being prepared for increased food production. Vegetable gardens on nearly every farm are larger than before.
Logan fire chief Roy Stall smith calls a spring offensive against home fires as damaging to the war effort as fires in plants. He lists three basics: good housekeeping, regular repair and inspection, and quick reporting and fighting fires. He warns that wartime conditions widen fire risks as adults toil longer and households must share prevention duties.
Logan funeral rites were held Monday at 2 p m for Mrs. Kittie K Dill 70 widow of James K Dill following an extended illness at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Wilbur Lanning Rev Stanley W Wiant officiated with interment in Union Grove Cemetery near Canal Winchester Mrs J G Cole and Mrs Walter Prather provided music Pallbearers were James K Blosser E N Turner George Wonn Merritt Wonn Lester Risch and John Lanning
LOGAN Harley Rutgers U S Navy machinist mate trainee in Lawrence Kansas spends a furlough with his grandparents Mr and Mrs William Kienzle on North Market Street.
LOGAN The Mingo Lodge F and A M held its annual inspection services and dinner at the Masonic Temple Monday night. Lewis Augustus Mr Perry was the inspecting officer. A large number of members attended the services it was reported by officers.
Logan resident Thomas Walter Brehm son of Representative and Mrs Walter F E Brehm has volunteered for immediate duty with the U S Army. He has passed a screening test and will undergo a final Army type exam with a future contingent to follow as announced by the Hocking County Selective Service Board on Monday.
Miss Dorothy Johnson of Sugar Grove a teacher in Ilesboro School Hocking County has enlisted in the WAVES and will be sworn in for active duty on May 22 She is the daughter of Mrs B T Sheets A graduate of Sugar Grove High School and Ohio University Athens she has taught in Starr Washington Township schools for two years
Logan reports George Eberst will relocate his tailoring shop from 20 West Main to 66 West Main Street, in the former S. and S. Market site. The business has occupied its current building for many years.
William Sparks of Ironton Ohio was arrested for desertion from the Marine Corps. Sergeant Warren of the Huntington Marine detachment made the arrest and Sparks was taken to Huntington. Local police are also seeking seven Mason County men said to have deserted from the Army.
The Logan Elks Lodge convened its regular weekly session Monday night at the lodge hall with officers in charge. Routine business was considered during the meeting.
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