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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1946

Page

2

West Logan Pupils Stage The Pied Piper Operetta

Two hundred Logan residents attended the West Logan School operetta The Pied Piper Friday evening directed by Principal Mrs. Josephine Sayer with teachers Mrs. Florence Lanning and Mrs. Doris Turner. Grace Orr led the music while Becky stars like Gloria Becker Judith Bush and Lee Rutter delivered standout performances. The full enrollment participated, costumes were bright, and the Rhythm Band received extra praise for lively presentation.

Lee Rutter Judith Bush Freida Fido Rythm

Hocking Service Men Recall Woes and Preinduction Exams

Logan residents report on service members including Virgil Emerick's son Charles Emrick arriving from Camp Kilmer. The list details discharge dates, overseas time, and preinduction physicals for numerous Hocking County youths from Logan and nearby towns.

Logan Virgil Emerick Third St Ree Gram Charles Emrick Camp Kilmer N. J Germany Charles Dooley Eaton John William Conger Glouster Donald Woodrow Taylor Ralph Edward Mohler Hershel Austin Hemrick Nelsonville Lester F. Woltz New Plymouth Robert Troxel Kline Rockbridge Hocking County Ralph Eugene Chilcote Logan R. D Richard Leon Walls Rober Eugene Armstrong Paul Jerome Mathias Marcus Merrill Ricketts Forrest Harold Tatman South Bloomingville Jesse Andrew Hart R. D Ramon Oscar Bigham Hal D. Brown Logan R Alfred Lester Eckhart Rt. 1 New Straitsville Harold Maynard Loraine Boals Amos Sorrell Jnr Murray City James Robert Richards

Logan Real Estate Transfers In Hocking County

Real estate transfers recorded in Hocking County list multiple parcels and buyers. Names include Bernice Snieder Esther O Neal Etta Andrews Hazel Huston LeVan. buyers include Anna Cole Alice Palmer George Shaw Ruth Easterbury and others with parcels in Logan Marion and Perry areas.

Logan Hocking County Bernice Snieder Margaret’ Louise Pearce Bell Sehell Esther O'Neal Anna M. Cole Etta Andrews Alice Palmer Hazel Marie (Huston Daniel K. LeVan Amos L Ida E. Jones Firman Hayman Frank Hayman Perrs Edward Hes Virginia Heine Ida B. Finger Clifford Starkey Herbert Inboden Marion Elsie D. Chute Esther Chute Logan Ruth Easterbure George C. Shaw Logan Ruth Lloyd Gompf George Shaw David Filizabeth Clarke Logan Emmett Gun Clarke Hattie Ralsan Alonzo Effie Unger Logan Roy C. Turner Jacob Gladys Fisher Washington Nils Kachebacker Newton Biel Stoody Freeman Edna Hughes Joann Evelyn Stoods Minnies Walaa Goldie Ramey Perry Forest Rui Wolfe Fred McCabe Laurebille Alice Theodore Mary Puplet Robert C. White Goodhope

Hospital Notes from Logan Area Medical Center

Miss Carolyn Martin daughter of Mr and Mrs Kerwood Martin underwent an appendectomy at Doctors Hospital Columbus this morning. Cora Angel nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Claude Angel from Route 3 underwent major surgery at Hocking Valley Hospital Saturday. Entering Hocking Valley Hospital for treatment Saturday were John G Weiss of Logan and Carl Koon of Murray City Admitted Sunday was Pearl Woolever Route 4 for inegiment.

Logan Carolyn Martin Kerwood Martin Doctors Hospital Columbus Cora Angel Claude Angel Hocking Valley Hospital John G. Weiss Carl Koon Murray City Pearl Woolever

Hotel Robbery Suspects Arrested After Brawl at Ruble Hotel

George Ansel and Everett Ansel of Fores Rose Ave Lancaster are in Hocking County custody awaiting arraignment on breaking and entering charges. Logan City Police arrested them Saturday evening after a raid that yielded cash and valuables from the Ruble Hotel. Edward Milgate, the hotel manager, was assaulted with cuts and facial injuries as the suspects fled, and they were halted at State Route 664 and 33 while waiting for a bus.

Logan George Ansel Everett Ansel Rose Ave Lancaster Hocking County Logan City Edward Milgate Mc Milgate

Logan Brief Social Notes

Logan social items note Miss Florence Bort entertaining at a 1 15 luncheon and Miss Emma Westenhaver presenting a paper on Famous Ohioans. The club voted a cancer fund contribution and discussed May events. Also covered are nondescript Club dinner, Westminster Fellowship, and various local visits, travel, and family notices from Logan and surrounding areas.

Ohio Federation of Clubs Cleveland Precious Correll Bess Muchmore Harry Stevenson Harry Bell Harry Wright Miss Hamilton Wilhelmine Deissle Russell Berlin Eleanor Durr Tris Lowery Arthur ‘Liller Minnie Moore Alice G.oston Emerson Foston D. A. Rannelis Richard Lavey Carlos Gaffin Miss Poston Miss Durr

Marriage License Issued in Probate Court Saturday

Logan A marriage license was issued in Probate Court Saturday by Judge EB L. Ewing to Lacraine Henry Kimble 25 shoe worker son of Mr and Mrs Fred Kimble of Nelsonville and Evelyn Gladys Hughes 28 shoe worker daughter of Mr and Mrs John Hughes of Nelsonville.

Church Fellowship Meeting Held

The Chillicothe district Methodist Fellowship met at Nelsonville Methodist Church on Saturday. Miss Helen Rutter of Logan was elected district secretary. Plans for summer activities were discussed and singing led by Rex Clinton Swenger of Logan. Attendees from Logan included Arlie Brimner, Marion Brimner, and Shirley Brandon.

Presbyterian Westminster Fellowship Jody Ogg Leana Leola Mack Bonnie Harble Rhetna Harble Jeannie Mowers Martha Stesle Pat Heine Eugenia Weinrich Marilyn Haymod Betty Buskirk Norma Jean Hanna Jack Bancks Henry Carr Woodie Achauer Logan Chillicottestrict Methodist Fellowship Nelsonie Methodist Church Helen Rutter Rex. Clinton Swenger Arle Brimner Marin Brimner Shirley Brandon

County Scenes on Air From Logan High School

Hocking County residents were heard on the Know Your Counts program broadcast over WHEKC from Logan High School Auditorium Sunday. Barton Hall described Industri, James R. Smoot spoke on Farm and Rural Life, Mrs Jane McKay Lanning discussed Women s Activities, and James D Wells described Scenic Spots. The Logan High School chorus sang works by Arensky Stoessel and Murray, led by Minnie Louise Bowen with Ruth Ann Morris at the piano.

Logan Hocking County WHEKC Columnus Logan High School Barton Hall Logan Clay Product Company James R. Smoot Jane McKay Lanning Business and Professional Women's Club James D. Wells Minnie Louise Bowen Carillion of Arensky Albert Stoessel Jannette Alan Murray Ruth Ann Morris Robinson Logan Bears Ohio

Antioch Grange Grants Degrees to Candidates

At the Enterprise school April meeting Antioch Grange awarded the third and fourth degree obligations to Helen Blum Edith Helber and John Amnah Jr in a gathering of 45 attendees Mrs John Amnah led the Literary program and the opening song The Golden Harvest Three minute talks on current topics were given by several members including Mrs Clayton Sater Lloyd Hansley Martin Nowacki Enid Swarner Lou Daubenmier Harold Atter Ted Dupler Clayton Sater William Helber and Oscar Blum Mrs John Blum won the art in millinery prize.

Women Co Hostesses To Bridge Group

Logan Mrs Clinton Webb and Mrs Judson Shriner hosted the Friday Bridge Club with high scores awarded to Mrs John Lee Mrs Jacob Keller and Mrs Buellaby. Members presented a farewell gift to Mrs Sam Primmer who will move to Lancaster. Other players included Mrs Dallas Kinser Mrs Wiley Thur ness Mrs James Kreig Mrs Frank Harden and Mrs Webb's sister Mrs Byron Moorehead of Columbus. Late refreshments concluded the evening.

Radio Highlights and Memorial Day Indy Race Plans

New York reports nine MBS announcers will cover the Indianapolis Speedway event for Memorial Day. Tom and Bill Staters lead the mic crew stationed in the grandstand and along the track as the broadcast splits into start, raid-point, and finish segments. NBC CBS and ABC schedule prime shows around the coverage with boxing, concerts, and crime drama listings.

New York MBS Tom Bill Netuors

Ward Family and Friends Visit Storys Run Social

Storys Run social notes describe Mr and Mrs Charles Ward of Columns visiting with Mrs Anna Ward and Mr and Mrs Wesley Ward. Anna Ward returns to Columbus. Norma Jean and Maxine Fife stay with grandparents Ross and Mrs Fife. Bobby Veith and Lena Evans on sick list. The Brickies from Middlewort and the Abbotts host visits from Cheshire and Rupe families. Laura Barhrum spends Easter with Jacob Whittington family.

Charles Ward Anna Ward Wesley Ward Columbus Norma Jean Maxine Fife Ross Fife Bobby Veith Lena Evans Bob Brickies Middlewort Homer Abbott Alva Rupe Cheshire Abbotts Laura Barhrum Jacob Whittington

Pilotless Drone Planes Rehearse For Operation Crossroads Role

Stabbs Navy Vellcat fighter planes, with no one aboard, rehearse for their role in the atomic test at Bikini Atoll. Four drone planes will be catapulted from the carrier Shangri La to collect air samples and data, first controlled from the carrier, then by a mother plane, and finally by a ground officer on Bor Island. Photos show drones in rehearsal at the San Diego naval base.

Stabbs Navy Vellcat Taniing Bikini Atoll Shangri-La Bor Island Naval Base San Diego Calif

Corning Social Notes and Class Play Plans

Corning High School selects the annual class play Gabriel Blow Your Horn for May 10 in the high school auditorium. The Minstrel and Band concert, postponed from April 26 at Corning Eligh School, now set for May 2 due to band director illness. Corning News Briefs share local visits and Easter holidays among residents, with multiple mentions of family gatherings and club meetings.

Corning Corning High School Gabriel Corning Eligh School Rode Maimee Joseph Orecchio Crooks Relain Corning Betty Brown Springfield Harry Morgan Fielding Hawkins Dee Cheshire Hawkins Oliver Dew Brilliant Huison Dew Paul August Baldy Charleston W.va Mary Baldy Rendville Wanda Leonard Zanesville Wayne Dorsey Mary Baker June Emma Hensler Columbus Willam Stekdorn Leon Keller Ada Coakley Vernisom Coakley John 3Ville Arthur Theaton Baker Rushville Ve m Keller Beulah Craig Order Eastern Star Shawnee

Daytime Cottage Prayer Meeting At Hyla Harrold Residence

Nelsonville delivers a daytime cottage prayer meeting as part of the revival at the Church of Christ at 327 Poplar Street. The event, led by evangelist Rev. Joe B. Maffett, runs Tuesday at 2 pm with two weekly evening sermons, titled Marching Orders and Who Is He.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Hyla Harrold Poplar St Joe B. Maffett

Ohio Elks Meeting Attended by Nelsonville Residents

From Nelsonville the Ohio Elks Association meeting in Zanesville last week included Gilbert, Smith, Gilbert, E. Smith, Mr and Mrs Miller Delong, Gilbert, Weiss, and Mr and Mrs Wilbur Wallace.

Nelsonville Ohio Elks Association Zanesville Gilbert Smith E. Smith Miller Delong Weiss Wilbur Wallace

Moorehead Services Conducted Friday Funeral in Logan

Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon from the Methodist Church in Logan for Miss Blanche Moorehead aged 70 who died at Hocking Valley Hospital. The Rev. W. M. George officiated assisted by the Rev. Clinton W. Swengal. Pallbearers were the deceaseds six nephews Ralph James Jack Dick Roy Moorehead and Claude Wilson. Interment followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Nelsonville Methodist Logan Blanche Moorehead Hocking Valley Hospital W. M. George Clinton W. Swengal Ralph James Jack Roy Moorehead Claude Wilson Oak Grove Cemetery

Mrs. Davis To Host Past Chiefs Association Meeting

Nelsonville Mrs. Harry Davis will host the Past Chiefs Association meeting at 7 30 pm on Wednesday. Members are urged to bring a mystery prize to the gathering.

Mrs. Davis Nelsonville Harry Davis Past Chiefs Association

Millfield News Notes and Local Updates

Millfield communities share Easter visits with relatives, a carnival depart for Cincinnati, and home repairs after a fire. Notables include Mrs. Hazel Boudinot hosting a Country Club luncheon with guests, prize winners named, and several residents traveling for birthdays, jobs, or fishing trips. A new baby Mark Wilson Werner arrived April 20 weighing 8 pounds 13 ounces.

Millfield Marion Dennis Columbus R. H. Werner W. G. Dennis Janet Howard Bros. Carnival Cincinnati Louisa Forbes Ciatine Roof Clarence Sisson Hazel Boudinot Doris Theison Athens Louise Skinner Orville Boudinot Ed Wade Ardith Boudinot Amesville Dolores Quinn Betty Sisson R. H. Wemer Harold Wemner Dayton Mark Wilson Myrtle Russell Crescent Ridge Blanche Moore Blanche Blincoe Concord

Recreation Commission Plans for Soottball Season

Nelsonville to host Junior Twilight League with six teams from Nelsonville Carbon Hill and Buchtel opening May 16 at the High School field. Plans include four sponsor teams, a popularity contest trip to a World Series, spring training week, and a softball league starting May 20 under the supervision of Paul Wier and with umpire direction by Johnnie Johnson.

Nelsonville Carbon Hill Buchtel City Recreation Commission Estel Cragtee Winnins Columbus Cincinnati Brooks Shoes Eagles Elledges American Legion Mes Span Paul Wier Kenneth Kinneer Wiley Anz Tov Mr. Wiley Bill Sheskey Carlton Hill Nye Chevrolet Milier Produce Glen Thomas Jewelry Veterans of Foreign Wars Recreation Commission Church of Christ Men's Auditorium

Alumni Meet at Buchtel High School Assembly

A meeting of the Buchtel High School Alumni Association will be held in the gymnasium in Buchtel on Wednesday evening May 1 at 7 30 p m Members are asked to attend to complete plans for the annual banquet and dance.

Buchtel Buchtel High School

Three Fined By Mayor Bond Forfeited

NELSONVILLE Charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated John Johnson of Carbondale pleaded guilty at the arraignment in Mayor Oral Daugherty’s court. He was fined $100 and costs. Everett Murphy of Dorr Run was arraigned on a complaint of using profane language in presence of a woman. fined $10 and costs. Joseph F Wolfe of Nelsonville had his $30 bond forfeited for failure to appear for arraignment on a reckless driving charge. Phil G Harris of Longstreth was arraigned on unsafe operation and paid a $10 fine plus costs after pleading guilty.

Nelsonville John Johnson Carbondale Oral Daugherty Everett Murphy Dorr Run Joseph F. Wolfe Nelsonville Rt. 1 Phil G. Harris Longstreth Daugherty State Highway Patrol

Nelsonville Social Notes and Local Departures

Nelsonville society notes record a Woman's Missionary Society meeting at 8 36 p m on May 2 at Mrs Clarence Scotts home with Mrs Hannah Parry Mrs Vaughn Cox and Mrs Pearl Keiffer assisting and Mrs Dix Powell presenting the program A birthday group gathered April 12 for Judy Porters seventh birthday with games ice cream and cake served to Joan McManaway Pinus Barber Verna Cable Elizabeth Hall and Carol Sue Adkins Local notables include Arthur Green Leighton Aumiller Sheldon Powell Don Sheffield Carlos Ogg Johnny Johnson and Herbert Tippie traveling to Columbus Zanesville and other nearby locales for events Lt Helen Jackson resumed duties with the WAVE Personnel at the New York separation center after a home visit Emma Beard visits Pennsboro W V with sister Minnie Yerker R R Sands of Charleston W Va and Dorothy Steincamp of Columbus were guests of Mrs Clara Potts Tuesday.

Nelsonville Jonary Society The Church of Christ Clarence Scott Hannah Parry Vaughn Cox Pearl Keiffer Dix Powell Arthur Green Columbus Leighton Aumiller Sheldon Powell Don Sheffield Carlos Ogg Johnny Johnson Herbert Tippie Zanesville Ohio Elks Association Helen Jackson Separation Center Wave’s New York City Saturda Emma Beard Pennsboro W. Va Minnie Yerker R. R. Sands Charleston W.va Dorothy Steincamp Clara Potts

York Rural Board Of Education To Meet

York rural board of education met at Buchtel High School on Thursday evening April 25. Enumerators were appointed to conduct the annual school enumeration across districts including Deanville Dorothy Blackburn Kimberly Anna McClain Connett Fork Goldie Duskey Oak Grove Edna Hartman East Clayton Dorr Run Mrs Maude Breeze Glen Ebon Old Floodwood Vernice Adams Buchtel Mary Bunting Happy Hollow and Mrs Elza Miller. Supplies to conduct the enumeration will be available after May 1 1946 from C E Hoskins clerk of the board.

Nelsonville York Rural Board of Education Buchtel High School Deanville Dorothy Blackburn Kimberly Anna McClain Connett- Fork Goldie Duskey Oak Grove Edna Hartman Clayton-Dorr Run Maude Breeze Glen Ebon-Old Floodwood Vernice Adams Buchtel Mary Bunting Happy Hollow

Automobiles Collide At City Intersection

Nelsonville police reported a Saturday evening crash at Fourth and Poplar Streets. George R. Godenschwagger Jr of the city and Earl E. Graham of Buchtel drove into the intersection, front ends damaged, no injuries reported.

Nelsonville Fourth and Poplar Sts George R. Godenschwaggler, Jr Madison St Poplar St Earl E. Graham Buchtel Fourth

Retta Howe Sunday School Pot Luck Dinner Tonight

Nelsonville church hosts a pot luck supper this evening at 6 30 p.m. The Retta Howe class of the Methodist Church asks members to bring sandwiches covered dishes and table service to the event.

Nelsonville Retta Howe Methodist Church

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