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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1944

Page

10

Cherrington Hospital to Close May 15 in Logan

Drs J S and M H Cherrington announce the closing of Cherrington Hospital in Logan on May 15 after 36 years of operation. They will continue medical practice in offices on the first floor of the building, with minor surgeries in their offices and major surgeries elsewhere.

Logan J. S M. H Cherrington Cherrington Hospital Hocking County Nelsonville Eczema Co. A Colorado Nesses Seft California Colusa

Hospital Notes From Logan District

Logan district reports Mrs Lucile Long of Nelsonville admitted to Cherring ton Hospital for medical treatment. Harriet Kerr daughter of Mr and Mrs Kerr brought home by ambulance from her sorority house in Columbus ill of measles. Mrs Ballard Shumate 690 Church St entered Cherrington Hospital for observation. Jean Wolfe of Newark dismissed from Cherrington Hospital after a tonsillectomy.

Logan Lucile Long Nelsonville Cherrington Hospital Harriet Kerr Marcus Kerr Columbus Ballard Shumate Church St Jean Wolfe Newark

Corporal Paul Hull Arrives in England

Mrs. Paul Hull of Union Furnace reports the arrival of her husband Corporal Paul Hull in England. She notes two brothers in service: Staff Sergeant Frederick Herman Nice in New Guinea and Elder Nice in the Navy.

Haydenville PTA Plans Last Meeting

Haydenville Green Rural PTA met with group singing directed by Miss Grace Orr. Mrs. Vern Robinett led the business session as the group prepared for the last meeting of the school year on May 10. A concert and operetta are scheduled with local students and teachers featured along with various community notices.

Haydenville Haydenville Green Roy Crothers Navy Chicago Lester Ft. Thomas Floyd Frank Crothers Homer Carter Ned Colleen Donna Bell Rheinscheid Athens A. L. Dabritz C. S. Matheny Columbus Matheny All- Ohio Safety Congress Canton N.F.P. Corporation L. C Donald Morris Vollmer Neil Gebhart David Charles Vollmer Richard Rona Zeeta Campbell Ray Vollmer Alburtus Hawk Coumbus Nellie Gastin Wellston Arthur Todd Claude Brandoner Mickey Nelsonville R.D A. J. Skiver Nora Skiver

Presbyterian Pastor Announces Program

Logan First Presbyterian Church outlines next week events including Church School at 9 15, Junior and Senior Choir contributions, Divine Worship at 10 30 with baptism for Sue Ann Dollison, Westminster Fellowship for youth at 6 30, and meetings for Sef ton and Trustees on May 3 at 7 30 p m Union Pur­nace Church hosts Sunday School 9 30 with Floyd Nimon supervis­ing and Worship at 8 00 with sermon by Mr Jones

Sue Ann Dollison Mra Dean Dollison Westminster Fellowship Tom Brandt Sefton Union Purnace Church Floyd Nimon Jones

Logan Social Notes and Local Bridge Clubs Gather

Mrs. Della Bishop hosted the Logan Social Circle at Mrs. Ann Clark's home with Mrs. Russell Berlin presiding. Prizes went to Mrs. Mary Bowen and Mrs. Charles Yontz, followed by refreshments at Pritchards Restaurant. The Fortnightly Auction Bridge Club met at the Showalter home as birthdays were celebrated for Mr. Showalter and Mr. Krieg.

Charles Yontz Harry Stevenson Frank Johnson Charles Breene Ed Paul Will Bowen Edith Ellison Bess Mutchmore Ann Clark Miriam Dunnick Emma Petty Club Auction Bridge Club Mound Street Showalter Krieg Anthony Toerner Frank Brown Earl Roberts Charles Achauer Art O'Wiler N. High Street Joe Brown John Connors Stella Fox Mary Spears Ann Huston Mary Spires Ed Eberst C. B. Donahue al Kaiser Ivan Moorehead

Seniors Perform Farce Friday Night at Pomeroy

POMEROY The cast of Professor How Could You a three act comedy will be presented Friday evening April 28 at Pomeroy Junior High Auditorium by ten Pomeroy High seniors. Director Mrs Alice Smith Nease notes past successes. Tickets on sale at Stark's Drug Store with no reserved seats. Senior sellers include Dorothy Duckler Rosalie Parfitt Elnora Barnitz Betty Couch Annette Seyfried Betty Jacobs Phyllis Brown Shirley Clements Willis Giles George Fischer Pat Duffy John Weeks Robert Morris Howard Mullen Willie Carr Mildred Teaford Agnes Bentz. Junior High ticket buyers include Juanita Teaford Betty Custer Martha Karr Carol Canaday Lavonne Feiger Donald Joss Charles Baird Robert Pickett.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Junior High Pomeroy High Alice Smith Nease Stark's Edith Bowen Dorothy Duckler Rosalie Parfitt Elnora Barnitz Betty Couch Annette Seyfried Betty Jacobs Phyllis Brown Shirley Clements Willis Giles George Fischer Pat Duffy John Weeks Robert Morris Howard Mullen Willie Carr Mildredd Teaford Angnes Bentz Miss Crooks

Bingham Rites Set Friday at Rutland Church

Funeral services for Elmer Bingham will be held Friday afternoon at the Rutland Christian Church with Rev. George Koch officiating. Son Dr. A B Bingham has arrived from Cleveland for the services. Interment will follow at Higley Cemetery.

Middleport Elmer Bingham Rutland Christian Church George Koch

County Agent To Give Canning Demonstration

Geneva Humphries Nolan will conduct a canning and dehydrating demonstration sponsored by the Middleport Garden Club at the Middleport Presbyterian Church on Monday May 1. The event replaces the club meeting and invites public participation, beginning promptly at 1 oclock.

Middleport Geneva Humphries Nolan

Local Socials and Obits Highlight 1944 Athens County Notices

Mrs. Fred Burchfield hosts Wednesday Club with refreshments for Marion Allen Cora Brown and members including Winters Kirk Saxton Rauch Rutgers and Spears. Jacob Hahn of Rockbridge volunteers for immediate service and Charles Ringhiser of Logan seeks pre induc tion exam. Elmer Danner Laurelville announces birth of a ten pound daughter. Danner family has ten children. Probate notices appoint Roger J. Jones Athens as Administrator of Alex Kovach estate with four month claims period. Perry G. Coe Albany named Executor of T W Cor deceased estate with four month claims period. April 10 1944 date. White Probate Judge.

Fred Burchfield Marion Allen Cora Brown James Winters Howard Kirk Harold Saxton C. F. Rauch J. B. Rutgers Paul Spears Jacob R. Hahn Rockbridge Selective Service Office Charles O. Ringhiser Rt. 2 Logan Elmer Danner Laurelville Danner’s Roger J. Jones Athens Ohio Alex Kovach Athens County Francis D. Whiter Said County Perry G. Coe Albany T. W. Cor Tate Francis D. White Anid County

Supervisors To Be Elected May 13

The Ohio Soil Conservation Committee formed the Hocking County soil conservation district on April 14 1944. Election of supervisors by ballot will be held Saturday May 13 from 9 a m to 4 p m at Armstrong Filling Station Laurelville and The Emergency Farm Labor Office Courthouse Logan Absentee ballots available to land owners upon request Nominating petitions due May 6 4 p m with J R Smoot agricultural agent.

Logan Ohio Soil Conservation Committee Hocking County

Masonic Rites Planned for Elza Brown

Middleport Lodge and visiting Masons will meet at the Temple at 7 30 p m Saturday to travel to Langsville for Masonic rites at 8 30 p m. The body rests at Rawling's Coats Funeral Home until Saturday afternoon as arrangements await the arrival of his daughter Mrs Grace Gross of California.

Middleport Middleport Lodge F A. M Temple Elza Brown Langsville Rawling Coats Grace Gross California

Ministers and Laymen Meet in Pomeroy

Town and Country meeting at the Federated Church in Pomeroy discussed post war opportunities and parental consciousness. W H Thompson of Columbus led the session for the Ohio Council of Churches with participants Edwards Dickinson Rio Grande Rev Scott Westerman Gallipolis and W Ray Farnham principal of the Junior High School spoke on parental consciousness.

Pomeroy Federated Church W. H. Thompson Columbus Ohio Council of Churches Edwards Dickinson Congregational Hristian Church Rio Grande Scott Westerman Gallipolis W. Ray Farnham

Red Cross Group Knits Under Guidance at Logan Chapter

Mrs Nellie Primmer reported six workers at the Red Cross Chapter House Thursday afternoon two cutters Mrs Paul Monks and Mrs John Lee while Mrs Winona Case instructed a knitting group including Mrs Oliver Blake Mrs Clarence Johnson and Mrs Joe Brown in the activity

Logan High School Band to Give May 2 Concert

Logan High School presents a spring concert May 2 at 8 15 p m in the Senior High School auditorium directed by Harrie Lee Bland. The program opens with the Star Spangled Banner and includes Men of Ohio Diane Deep Purple Tramp Tramp Tramp Grasshopper Dance Ole Man River and more featuring Ruth Ann Norris Wilbur Lanning Nettie Barker Janice Barker plus cornet and oboe solos and a woodwind quartet.

Louise Bowers Logan Logan High School Harrie Lee Bland Ohio Fillmore Diane Holmes Oscar Bartholomew Hayes Grand-Pops Jack Wolfe Mr. Bland Ruth Ann Norris Wilbur Lanning Nettie Barker Showheat Bob Struble Janice Barker

County Receives 21816 From Auto License Tag Sale

Logan Hocking County will get 21816 in the first distribution from auto license tag sales in Ohio. The county's share is 14241, with 4025 to be divided among eleven townships. Cities receive 2950, Laurelville 362.50, Murray City 237.50.

Logan—Hocking County Ohio C. W. Wallace State Bureau of Motor Vehicles Laurelville Murray City

DAV officer Ed Reuter spends Saturday in Chillicothe

Ed Reuter service officer for the Meigs Chapter of Disabled American Veterans will travel to Chillicothe on Saturday to conduct official business for the organization.

Chillicothe Pomeroy Ed Reuter Meigs Disabled American Veterans Chillicothe

Logan Students Earn Praise for Central Grade School Opera

Logan residents praised Central Grade school pupils for a Liberty Lane operetta on freedom. About 160 students performed two part choruses and dialogues including Gettysburg Address and Scout pledges under Miss Minnie Louise Bowen and faculty.

Cleo Montgomery Logan Central Grade School Liberty Lane America Uncle Sam Miss Liberty Minnie Louise Bowen

Bland to Direct Instrumental Music At Carbon Hill

Harry L. Bland will direct instrumental music for Carbon Hill schools for the rest of the term replacing Ray Woodgeard who reported for U S Navy service Tuesday.

Bland Carbon Hill LOGAN Harry L. Bland Ray Woodgeard United States Navy

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