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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1941

Page

12

Relief Load Is Lightened in Hocking County July 1941

Relief encumbrances in Hocking County dropped in July 1941 to 1992 dollars, the lowest monthly total since June 1938. At month end 81 family cases and 24 single cases totaled 382 persons, with 31 family and four single cases added and 26 cases closed that month. Employment shifts included 10 families losing WPA work, four losing private jobs, 14 obtaining private work, and seven returning to WPA rolls.

Logan Hocking County Everett Jacoby

Legion Team To Play Final Game Tonight In Logan

Wet grounds forced postponement of Logan expected game with Nelsonville. The final Legion game before the state tournament starts at 5 30 p m at the fairground diamond. If victorious they face Cincinnati in the first round Monday at Franklin Park at 9 30 a m.

Logan Nelsonville Fairground American Legion Cincinnati Franklin Park Field Cedarville-Warren Columbus Middletown Perburg Camp Chase

Funeral services for Leroy Bray at Fairview Church

Leroy Bertram Bray died Wednesday. Funeral services will be at Fairview Church near Rockbridge at 2 p.m. Saturday. The Rev. Ellsworth Allen and the Rev. Myron W. Clark will conduct. Burial will follow in the adjacent cemetery.

Logan Leroy Bertram Bray Fairview Church Rockbridge Ellsworth Allen Myron W. Clark

Logan-A couple obtain marriage license in Columbus area

Maurice Glenwood Smith 29 an aircraft worker of Columbus and Marion Grace Strawn 29 of Pataskala were issued a marriage license Thursday. They are sons and daughters of their respective parents Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Strawn.

Logan Maurice Glenwood Smith Columbus Thomas Smith Marion Grace Strawn Pataskala Harry Strawn

Big Chief Indian Herb Tonic for Family Health

A general system tonic made from roots and herbs. It stimulates the appetite aids digestion and relieves occasional constipation for every member of the family.

Three Bottles of Big Chief Tonic Offer

Three bottles priced at 1.59 dollars offered for use with Big Chief Tonic. Promoted for neuralgia pains stiff neck from exposure and drafts muscular cramps stiffness soreness from exertion exposure or fatigue mosquito bites frost bites and minor sprains and strains of muscles and tendons.

Log an Social Notes Highlight Club Gatherings in County

Logan social notes record Comet Club members and families meeting at Walter Derr home with Shirley Derr. Guests include Hubert Guess Carl Gordon Martha Ann and Roger Dale Rohrer and Ruth Rheinscheld events. a picnic planned at Mrs Harold Ruff home with officers named. Hulda Horst will judge 4‑H Club projects in Hocking County starting Monday aided by Ruth Bennington with 42 clubs listed and schedule shared with clubs.

Comet Club Walter Derr Shirley Hubert Guess Carl Gordon Martha Ann Roger Dale John Rohrer Johnny Derr Harold Ruff Marion Township Ruth Bennington Wood St Ruth Rheinscheld Miss Rheinscheld Wesley Duffy Lancaster Sanley J. Stone Pataskala Arthur Enoch Suzanne Crestline Betty Worley Columbus D. B. Rheinscheld Hulda Horst Hocking County

Social Notes From Logan Run of Visits and Travels

Mrs. Arthur McGovern and Miss Jane Ambrose of Columbus visit Logan for business while homes of the Ambrose family are sold to Dayton Schultheiss. Numerous locals and visitors are noted in weeklong and short stays from Chicago to Nan tugket Island.

Arthur McGovern Jane Ambrose Columbus Logan Harry Ambrose Dayton Schultheiss McGovern Miss Ambrose Frank Blasius Sr

Hold Services for Mary Work McDonald

Funeral services were held at Kohr Memorial Presbyterian Church in Columbus for Mary Work McDonald age 23 wife of Donald McDonald who died from injuries after a motor accident near Westerville. She was the daughter of Sumner B Work and his wife of Columbus formerly of this city. She leaves a brother and sister. Relatives attended from Logan and West Logan.

Robert Co. Work A. K. Smith Charlotte Strenz Logan Robert Work

Mrs Andrew Rauber Improves After Pneumonia Illness

Mrs. Andrew Rauber of Washington township is improving while treated at Cherrington Hospital after a bout with pneumonia as reported by local medical staff.

Rochester Ill Logans Leaves Off Duty With Ivy Poisoning

R. S. Rochester, local newspaperman, has been off duty several days due to ivy poisoning.

R.S. Rochester Logan R. S. Rochester

Set Aug 20 For Draftee Examinations

Logan reports August 20 as the tentative date for the next group examination of registrants. County physicians and dentists will jointly conduct the medicals at the courthouse, addressing a backlog of about 100 Class 1A men. Many examinees will be from July 1 registrants as questionnaires reach the selective service office. Inductions are not expected before August due to an unassigned quota in Hocking County.

Hocking County

Neighbors Aid Rauber Family During Illness and Harvest

Logan residents show support for the Rauber family as Mrs Rauber fights a serious illness at Cherington Hospital. Mr Rauber has been at her bedside while neighbors gather with teams and trucks to thresh and help at his farm.

Logan Andrew Rauber Washington Township Cherrington Hospital

Conner Rites Held In Logan Today

Funeral rites for Genevieve Conner, found dead in the European Hotel, were held at Roberts Funeral Home. Rev. E B White officiated. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs John Conner and six siblings including John S Conner, Guy Conner, Lawrence Conner, Lester Conner, Estelline Johnson, and Pearl Barnhart.

Transfer Floyd Loomis To Camp Hocking

Floyd Loomis of this city is transferred to Camp Hocking as commandant. He previously served at Camp Seneca near Attica and planned to move there. Loomis succeeds Commandant Skinner, who will report to a CCC camp in West Virginia.

David Roberts Dan Roberts Logan Fort Story Virginia Beach Roberts West Indies Floyd Loomis Camp Hocking Camp Senaca Attica Loomis Skinner West Virginia

Ruff v Bailey damages suit over April wreck in Logan

Porter Ruff sues Raymond Bailey for 500 dollars claiming damages to Rath Ruff automobile from a collision at the intersection of Route 180 and U S Route 33 on April 6. Mrs Lloyd Azbell of Rockbridge sister of Patrolman Harrison Litherland is ill with pneumonia after visiting the city.

Logan Lloyd Azbell Rockbridge Harrison Litherland

Mrs Fenton Thurness Taken To White Cross Hospital

Mrs Fenton Thurness of East Main Street was ill and moved to White Cross Hospital in Columbus Thursday for treatment.

Logan Fenton Thurness East Main St White Cross Hospital Columbus

Logan Woman Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Mrs Floyd Disben nett of Logan was released from University Hospital in Columbus Thursday afternoon after treatment. Her condition is reported as improved.

Logan Floyd Disbennett University Hospital, Columbus

Joint Service Set Across Churches in Logan Sunday

Union services are planned for 10 30 Sunday at First Presbyterian Church with the Methodist Congregation joining. Rev Stan ley W Wiant returns from vacation to preach and the Presbyterian Choir will sing. Other churches plan sermons and revivals through August with evangelist Rev Charlotte Burke and local pastors leading sessions and Sunday School at 9 15. A unity meeting of the Churches of God of Hocking and Sunday Creek Valleys is set for 2 PM August 3 at East School Auditorium with Rev Burke as speaker.

Church of God Charlotte Burke Mansfield Betty Burke Burke Churches of God of East School E. Main and Depot Sts

Committee considers site for Gallipolis fall festival

The retail merchants committee petitioned to move the festival from First Avenue to Second Avenue along City Park. John McNealey says the board has already decided on First Avenue with little chance of change. Approval from City Manager John Gwinn is still needed.

Gallipolis Retail Merchants’ Committee Chamber of Commerce First Second Ave City Park John McNealey First Avenue Festival Association McNealey John Gwinn

Scouts Enjoy Camp at Fair Field Lake

Gallipolis scouts spend a fruitful week in camp at Fair Field Lake with nightly campfire meetings and daytime lore displays. The camp closes with a Sunday noon picnic inviting parents and friends with well filled baskets.

Gallipolis Fairfield Lake

Social Notes of Hemlock and Nearby Visits

Hemlock and surrounding areas record social visits as residents travel to and from Columbus Zaleski Rio Grande and Steubenville. Attendees include Chivvers Mc Daniel Fitzers Macklin and Maurer with many relatives and friends noted in brief greetings and siting. A local note adds a geographic quip about St Louis and East St Louis.

Carbondale Social Notes Highlights Visits Around Town

Local social notes list visits and weekends long by Emerson Holland and Kath leen in Toledo and by Mary Featherstone in Sandusky. Families including Doolittle Crow Lightfritz and White hosted and traveled to Columbus Athens Lancaster Asbury Ridge and Nelsonville during the week end and Sunday.

Carbondale Emerson Holland Kathleen Toledo George Carlin Clarence Featherstone Sandusky Mary Featherstone Juanita Young Danny Hamley Run Hiram Holland Belle Doolittle Freda Malone Coolville Pearl Mace Columbus Nolan Mace Richard Burkett Ralph Lightfritz Mona Nell Kentucky Indiana Guy Lowry Paul Bobby Granville Crow Allison Cox Delbert Nutter Sue Ione Doolittle Lancaster Lizzie Doolittle Dwight Clark Carolyn Joshua Clark Asbury Ridge Francis White Athens Sant White Nora Arnold James Arnold Ivan Hankison Jack Sandra Silas Dunlop Thomas Mills, Jr Carol Parton Nelsonville R.D Fred Lanning Freddie New Floodwood Thomas Mills Olan Carpenter Carlin Logan Wilfred McDonald Salem Frank Howson Barberton

Redecorate Home Logan Exterior Repainted on W Second St

Exterior of the A. F. White residence on W Second Street is being repainted. Some interior decorating has been done there recently as part of renovations.

Logan A. F. White W. Second St

Club Tests Set for August Elimination in 4-H Contest

Logan announces that eliminations for the 4-H Club contest will be on August 14. Winners advance to the state finals. Participating clubs include SPL with Mrs Arlie Brimner and S. Logan. Nelsonville led by Mrs Letha Deer. Gay Robbins with Mrs Margaret Martin. Marion Stitchers led by Mrs Reina Derr. Matinee Stitchers led by Mrs Relph Swartz. Wi-Du-Rite led by Miss Grace Harsh. Pleasant Workers led by Mrs Verna Rhiensheld. Merry Workers led by Mrs Porter Heigle.

Grace Harsh Verna Rhiensheld Porter Heigle

Residence on W Main St Repainted in Logan

The home of Mrs. C. S. Clark on W Main Street in Logan is being repainted.

LOGAN

Logan C. E. Blackston Off Duty After Illness Attack

Logan C. E. Blackston, a post office employee, remains off duty after an illness episode described as phiebitus. He has been ill for some time according to the report.

Logan C. E. Blackston Post Office Phiebitus

Hocking Peach Crop Is Good This Year

Logan reports strong prospects for Hocking County peach orchards. Earl Keck, once a schoolteacher here, farms about 225 trees and they are heavily loaded with fruit.

Hocking Logan Hockeing County Earl Keck

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