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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1943

Page

10

Logan City Council Takes Final Action on Main Street Repair

Logan council approved a resolution shielding the city from damages related to the Main Street resurfacing project from Orchard Street to Gallagher Avenue at an estimated 16000 cost with the city contributing 2500. Officials addressed sewage seepage on Zanesville Avenue and ongoing garbage collection shortages impacting wartime operations. The project proceeds with sale set for May 4.

L. A Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Logan City Main Street Logan City Hall State of Ohio Solons Main St Orchard St Gallagher Ave Paul Bennington Zanesville Avenington

Loga Soci Hosts Club Meeting At Host House

A social gathering attended by Mrs. Ann Starr and guests including Margaret Dalt and Jean Kreis was held at the house. The group, led by Mrs. Joe, planned an upcoming event at the Nor House with guests from Logan and nearby areas.

Tei Marga Ann Starr Beisure Ralp Harry Mat Jer Jacob Jean Kreis Junio Jean Spenc Mathias C Garet Dalt Guest Hhe

Rotary Club Hears Three Speakers Monday

Logan Rotary Club held its regular meeting at the White House Monday night with Rev. Cecil H. Jones pastor of the Presbyterian Church James L. Young assistant chairman of the Victory Bond drive and R B Perkins local banker speaking briefly on a program arranged by a special committee.

Logan

Game Association To Hold Meeting Thursday

Logan reports the Hocking County Fish and Game Association will meet Thursday at 7 p m in Andy Smith's office on the second floor of the Farmers and Merchants Bank Building. President C S Matheny announced the session, urging all members to attend this important meeting.

Army Discharges World War I Veteran Dyson

James W. Dyson of Murray City, the sole World War I veteran drafted for World War II service, has been discharged from the U S Army at Fort Lewis Washington. Inducted July 18 1942 at Fort Hayes Columbus he served at the northwest post and will enter defense work soon.

Logan Hocking County Selective Service Board James W. Dyson Murray City U. S. Army Ft Lewis Washington Ft. Hayes Columbus Northwest

Surplus To Be Distributed To Relief Clients

Logan relief director Carl E Blosser announced surplus commodities including white flour graham flour cracked wheat and evaporated milk will be distributed to Logan and Hocking County relief clients next week. Distributions suspend June 30 per federal order. school lunch programs end April 30. Distribution dates run May 5 May 6 and May 8 at various locations with afternoon timing.

Logan Logan and Hocking County Carl E. Blosser Blosser Federal Food Distribution Administration Gore Union Furnace Rockbridge South Perry South Bloomingville Laurelville Carbon Hill Murray City Longstrethh

College Dean Speaks At Kiwanis Dinner

Logan Ohio University Dean of men Lawrence W Lange was guest speaker at the Logan Kiwanis Club annual senior boys banquet held at the White House. 1943 Logan Senior High School graduates were guests of Kiwanis at the session. Program arranged by S H Dillon county superintendent of schools.

Logan Lawrence W. Lange Ohio University Logan Kiwanis Club White House Logan Senior High School S. H. Dillon

Logan Aerie to Nominate Officers During Thursday Meeting

Logan Aerie F O E announces new officers will be nominated at the regular meeting Thursday night. The annual election will be held the following week. All members are urged to attend this important session.

Fire Chief Appeals to Women on Fire Safety Rules

Logan authorities urge women in factories and shops to follow fire safety at home and work. Chief Roy Stallsmith stresses heat control, unplugging appliances, keeping matches away from children, and knowing extinguisher types and locations. He warns fires aid the enemy and urges vigilance among women war workers.

Logan Roy Stallsmith

Logan Social Notes and Local Club Activities

Logan community items report a Milk Fund Dance at Bell Hall on May 1 with tickets 50 cents and 35 cents for students, plus plans for Memorial Day services. Members attend Venus East ern Star Night in Lancaster and Haydenville First Aid certificates awarded to ten women. Several Logan residents are noted for visits, Easter celebrations, and upcoming meetings of the Questionnaire Club and Daughters of America Council.

Logan John Shaw Teresa Kaiser Mary Collison Blanche Fickle Annalee Waltz Margee Price Pauline Mowery Anna Marie Schoff Catherine Larimer Dorothy Conkle Garnet Sheets Haydenville C. 8. Matheny Gertrude Bliss Lew Riggs Harry Sweazy Walter Prather

Election of 4 H Club Officers Held Monday

Mrs Ruth Bennington county home demonstration agent announced Tuesday that new officers of the Victory Sewers Girls 4 H club of West Logan were elected during a special meeting Monday night at the West School Betty Cooper president Bertha Hart sock vice president Mary Jane Campbell secretary treasurer Violet Becker and Drothy Bowers recreation leaders Lavena Newland news reporter were named

Local Man Leaves for Fort Hayes for Army Duty

Carl Edward Cyrus of 373 Lincoln Avenue departed Tuesday for Ft Hayes Columbus to begin active duty with the U S Army after induction a week prior. He was part of the original April 16 contingent and was held over for additional physical examination at the induction center.

Logan Hocking County Carl Edward Cyrus Lincoln Avenue City Ft. Hayes Columbus U.S. Army

Carolyn Sue McBride Funeral Held Tuesday

Funeral services were held at 2 p m Tuesday at Roberts Funeral Home for Carolyn Sue McBride three months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe McBride of Saginaw Michigan who died Sunday at her home there of pneumonia Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery Reverend Fr Maurice Donovan of Bremen officiated The infant contracted pneumonia on Friday and died Sunday Survivors include the grandparents Mr and Mrs Mike McBride Lancaster and Mr and Mrs Calvin Bennett Saginaw former Logan residents Joe McBride Notre Dame football star was an uncle.

Logan Roberts Carolyn Sue McBride Joe McBride Saginaw Mich Maurice Donovan Bremen Oak Grove Mike McBride Lancaster Calvin Bennett Notre Dame

Elks Elect New Officers at Logan Lodge Meeting

LOGAN W D Braddock was elected secretary of BPOE No. 452 for the 14th consecutive year while Roger Friend was chosen to succeed him. Leroy Conkle was elected esteemed lecturing knight. L A Riggs remains ruler. Braddock helped found the Elks Boy Scout troop and served as scoutmaster for over a decade.

The Elks’ Boy Scout Troop

Glouster High Seniors to Grader on May 28

Glouster High School will hold commencement May 28. Forty six seniors, twenty three boys and twenty three girls, will graduate with diplomas to include Betty Ruth Andrews through Lawrence Leonard Yerman. The entire program will be run by the senior class. speaking parts and music will follow the theme America Our Heritage.

Glouster Glouster High School Betty Ruth Andrews DeLoris Ann Boyer Donna Jo Dennison Anna Marie Echstenkamper Lucy Giacomo Lois Joan Heck Edythe Mae Henry Margaret Eileen Hinton Donna Eileen King Mary Bernadine Kirby Marilyn Joy Lantz Ethel M. Liskey Rosemary McAllister Betty Jean McClelland Vietta Mae Masterson Betty Ann Nelson Kathleen Roberts Dorothy Elizabeth Searles Mary Margaret Stahl Dorothy Jane Strohmeyer Laurella Mae Tippie Dorothy Charlene Webb Dorothy Jane Zimmer Franklin Eugene Burns Paul Rolland Byers Robert Walter Byers Lawrence Frederick Collins David Grayson Cox Donald Hugh Cunningham Calvin Eugene da Charles J. Jennice Talmadge D. McAfoose Jack

Loyal Workers Class to Meet at Katherine Pughline Home

Glouster notes report the Loyal Workers Class of Hollister U. B. Church meeting at Katherine Pughline's home on Wednesday at 7:00 PM. The column lists Easter visits, family gatherings, and travel for relatives across Glouster Route 4 and nearby towns.

Glouster Hollister U. B Katherine Pughline

Logan man files divorce suit over neglect of duty

J B Hammer of Logan files for divorce from Eth el V Hammer in the Court of Common Pleas alleging gross neglect of duty. They were married October 14 1908 in New Lexington Ohio and have a minor son Thomas V Hammer age 14. Custody of the child is sought.

Logan J. B. Hammer Ethel V. Hammer Court of Common Pleas New Lexington Thomas V. Hammer

Girl Scouts Reach Record Bond Sale Total

Girl Scouts Troop No 1 of Glouster reports eight weeks of war bond sales totaling 6650 with 3600 in the last week. Since April 12 the campaign has raised 3975. Top sellers: Margaret Jean Grubbs 2125, Frieda Summers 1200, Ruth Ann Thompson 850, Jeannine Hines and Shirley Andrews 825 each.

Glouster Glouster Girl Scouts Margaret Jean Grubbs Frieda Summers Lois Harry Margaret Summer Ruth Ann Thompson Jeannine Hines Shirley Andrews

Final Week of Sale Of Bonds Near End

Glouster reports weekly bond sales of 12717.75 by the Victory Bond Committee led by the mayor. Trimble Township totals reach 25680.25 as the drive closes Friday night with a final sales check and a push for more residents to buy war bonds.

Glouster Trimble

Church Honor Roll Seeks Names for Sons in Service

Glouster area residents with sons serving or attending the Church of Christ or Sunday School are urged by Rev. C B. Tigner to submit the boys names for the Church Honor Roll to be dedicated soon.

Glouster Church of Christ Rev C. B. Tigner

Guy Kinnear Purchases New Automobile

Miss Mildred Blum reports the first new car of April was bought by Guy Kinnear of Nelsonville Route 1. The purchase was recorded the day before in the county certificate of title office records.

Logan Mildred Blum County Certificate of Title Office Guy Kinnear Nelsonville

Settlement Reached in Summers v Simpson Court Case

Logan report notes a settlement in the Common Pleas action Charles Summers versus C Henry Simpson with Simpson agreeing to pay 53.91 in full settlement and Summers to bear costs as ordered by Judge Phil A Henderson.

Logan Charles Summers C. Henry Simpson Phil A. Henderson Court of Common Pleas

Service Men of Glouster Area Update

Report from local families on servicemen includes Rolland Higging in Africa with good meals and care. corrections note George Morrison and Clarence Morrison transfers. Pfc. Guinther to Huntersville Texas for schooling. George Gardener promoted to Corporal after Camp Pendleton to Key West transfer. John Bryson named honor man at Naval Air Technical Training Center Memphis and to Pensacola for further training.

Glouster P Higgins Rolland Higging Africa George W. Morrison Clarence Morrison Berkley Cal Camp Haan F. C Dick Guinther Huntersville Texas Army Air Cory George Gardener Ben Camp Pendelton Key Wes! Fia John M. Bryson Naval Air Technical Trains Center Memphis Pensacola Fla

CSO Plans Mothers Day Honors At Biweekly Meeting

CSO will hold its regular bi weekly meeting at 7 30 in the school auditorium honoring mothers of soldiers. All mothers with sons in service are urged to attend and will receive flowers. Guest speaker is Mrs Fred Luchs ofens and music will be provided by Mrs Harriette Weyma. Cadet William Pough has training at Pine Bluff Arkansas andWest Point, graduation expected June 1944. The Rothwell club will meet with Mrs C A Biman Thursday afternoon.

Glouster CSO Fred Luchs Ens Harriette Weyma Willian Pough W Point Pine Bluff Ark Stewart West Point

Fourth Quart Conference Held at Trimble Methodist Church

The Fourth Quart conference of the churches of the Methodist Charge will be held at Trimble Methodist Church, announced by Pastor Rev. Charles Palmer.

Chauncey Churches of the Methodist Charge Trimble Methodist Church Charles Palmer

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