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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1943

Page

2

Kingston couple convicted in hog ration theft

Sheriff Floyd Duffy announced zero tolerance for farm thefts as he arrested Herman Davis and his wife Kathryn Davis of Kingston Route 1 for stealing hog feed from George Deffenbaugh and Sons near Laurelville. Herman Davis pled guilty to two petty larceny counts, receiving 200 dollars and costs plus 30 days per count. Kathryn Davis admitted one petty larceny count, fined 25 dollars and costs plus 30 days.

Logan Kingston Laurelville Floyd Duffy Duffy Herman Davis Frank St. Clair Davis Kathryn Davis George Deffenbaugh

Title Receipts Total $156.10 For Hocking County

The Hocking County certificate of title office posted $156.10 in July receipts per county clerk Miss Thelma Keyes. Records show 126 new car titles and one unspecified title filed, 45 mortgages filed, 52 cancelled. Of receipts, $109.80 went to the county and $46.90 to the state. Deputy clerk Miss Mildred Blum runs the office on the Court House third floor.

Logan Hocking Thelma Keyes Keyes Mildred Blum

Tom Bender Named Coach at Fostoria High School

Logan native Tom Bender, former Logan High School football and basketball coach, is selected to lead the grid and cage teams at Fostoria High School. He leaves Shelby High School after one season to take the promotion, having produced several Southeastern Ohio League title teams at Logan over six years.

LOGAN Tom Bender Logan High Fostoria High School Shelby High School Bender

Howard Huls Funeral Services Held Tuesday

Logan notices funeral services for Howard Buz Huls age 60 held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at First Methodist Church. Rev Stanley W Wiant officiated with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. pallbearers included Clarence Blosser Barton Hall W W Martin John McBroom Mayor W Denzil Weltner and Roger Friend.

Logan Howard Buz) Huls First Methodist Church Stanley W. Wiant Huls Hocking County Klamath Falls Oregon Oak Grove Clarence Blosser Barton Hall W. W. Martin John McBroom W. Denzil Weltner Roger Friend

July Marriage Licenses Hit Twenty Two in Logan

Probate Court registered 22 marriage licenses in July per Miss Pearl Pierce chief clerk. The total edges up slightly from June according to records.

LOGAN Miss Pearl Pierce

Vocational Agriculture Instructor Appointed in Laurelville

Logan County Superintendent S H Dillon announced that Howard D Nolan of Morgan County has been named vocational agriculture instructor at Laurelville School for the coming year. A College of Agriculture, Ohio State University graduate he succeeds B L Thompson who resigned for another position and has broad teaching experience across the region.

Logan — County S. H. Dillon Howard D. Nolan Morgan County Laurelville College of Agriculture Ohio State University B. L. Thompson

Pleads Innocent Held to Grand Jury in Assault Charge

Logan man El mer Danner of Salt Creek Township pleads innocent and is held to the Hocking County grand jury on $400 bond after being arraigned before Magistrate Frank St. Clair. He was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Frank Larimer on a charge filed by his wife Lillian Danner.

Logan Elmer Danner Salt Creek Township Hocking County Frank St. Clair Frank Larimer Lillian Danner

Divorce Action Is Withdrawn

On Tuesday in the Court of Common Pleas Judge O F Rowland granted Nelson Kaye Blosser leave to withdraw his answer and cross petition in the divorce action of Adrien Blosser against Nel son Kaye Blosser.

Logan Adrien Blosser Nelson Kaye Blosser O. F. Rowland Court of Common Pleas

Logan Kiwanis Hosts Miss Olive Huston Speaker

The Logan Kiwanis Club met Tuesday night at the White House with Miss Olive Huston head of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce women’s division as guest speaker. Her topic was The Near and Far Vision.

Logan Olive Huston Ohio Chamber of Commerce Logan Kiwanis Club White House

Murray City Man Fined for Assault Charge

John Dyson, 40, of Murray City, was fined $5 and costs after arraignment before Murray City Mayor Floyd Stiff on an assault and battery charge filed by Flo Dyson, according to Sheriff Floyd Duffy’s records.

Logan John Dyson Murray City Floyd Stiff Flo Dyson Floyd Duffy

Mrs Jennie Porter Visits Chauncey Family Friends

Mrs Jennie Porter of Columbus longtime Chauncey resident visits her son Paul Porter and daughter in law on High Street and travels to Pittsburgh to see daughter Mary Porter Law and family.

Chauncey Jennie Porter Columbus Paul Porter High St Porter Pittsburgh Mary Porter

Revival Meeting in Dover Draws Wide Interest

A Dover revival for the Morristown Holiness Church moved to the Dover school building after last Thursday’s storm destroyed the Morristown tent. Dorothy McKinney Sovereign Alma Hill and Elaine McKinney lead nightly services at eight with strong attendance and nightly music. An all day Sunday gathering is expected with neighbors joining from surrounding communities.

Chauncey Morristown Holiness Church Dorothy McKinney Sovereign Alma Hill Holiness Orphanage Beulah Heights Kentucky Elaine McKinney

Chauncey Hosts Visitors From Indianapolis and Nearby

Chauncey resident Mr. and Mrs. Henry Osborne hosted recent guests including Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Summerset and daughter Bonnie of Indianapolis, and several local families. Florence Ann Osborne trains as a nurse at the Osteopathic Hospital in Marietta. Frances Noble shows improvement after illness.

Chauncey Henry Osborne Lawrence Summerset Bonnie Indianapolis H. B. Noble Frances Robert Whitford Carolyn Athens E. L. Bingman Dane Osborne Vere Ridge Florence Ann Osborne Marietta Bricker Guy Osborne Millie Osborne Nell Rupe Freddie Cha

Daisy Syx and Family Visit Chauncey Residents

Mrs. Daisy Syx and her son Kenny of Dayton spent two weeks in Chauncey with Mrs. Luella Preston and Mrs. Ella Cunningham. The Syx family, formerly Chauncey residents, were joined by Mr and Mrs Rolland Syx and children Barbara Dean and Shirley Ann of Dayton for the weekend, who traveled back with Mrs. Syx and Kenny.

Chauncey Daisy Syx Kenny Dayton Luella Preston Ella Cunningham

Athens Hospital Treats Chauncey Perry Injury

Chauncey Perry of Chauncey Mine 25 New York Coal Co. received a leg injury and is in Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens. X ray examinations were made and his leg placed in a cast. His wife Mrs Hazel Perry visited Tuesday and returned today.

Chaunce Y Cecil Perry

Dinner Guests At Albany Home Of Mr And Mrs Swart

Nelsonville guests William Powell and Clyde Herold and Frances Crabtree Chauncey shared a Sunday chicken dinner at the Swart home in Albany. Frances Crabtree and children Raymond Ralph Phyllis Ronnie Chauncey and Frances Everett Detroit visited Orville Crabtree and family Monday. Kassel in Germany once housed Europe’s largest locomotive works.

Chauncey William Powell Clyde Herold Nelsonville Frances Crabtree John Swart Albany Grace Crabtree Raymond Ralph Phyllis Ronnie Frances Everett Detroit Orville Crabtree

Mrs Floride Grinstead Visits Family Before Texas Move

Mrs Floride Grinstead of Columbus visits her parents Mr and Mrs John Shafer over the weekend and plans to travel to Camp Swift Texas to be near her husband Pfc Victor Grinstead who has served seven months. Her daughter Betty Lou Sands stays with relatives during the absence, spending time with aunt Lucinda Vanmeter in Athens.

Chauncey Floride Grinstead Columbus John Shafer Pfe Victor Grinstead Camp Swift Texas Mrs. Grinstead Betty Lou Sands Lucinda Vanmeter Athens

Sanderses update on son Bill in Columbus hospital

Dr and Mrs C Nile Sanders of Millfield report their son Bill injured by a falling basement door Saturday at home is progressing well. He has vertebrae injuries and will be placed in a cast after treatment. The Sanderses remain with him in room 224 at White Cross Hospital Columbus.

Chauncey C. Nile Sanders Millfield Bill White Cross Hospital Columbus

Entertains Guests Chauncey Shafer Home

Sunday callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Shafer were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bingman and Johnnie Sands of Athens, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Brookins and daughter Thelma Jean Chauncey, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Brown of Baker Settlement, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wharton and sons Walter Jr and Dale of The Plains.

Chauncey John Shafer Elmer Bingman Johnnie Sands Athens Guy Brookins Thelma Jean Harold Brown Baker Settlement Walter Wharton Walter, Jr Dale the Plains

Funeral services held for infant son of Pullins

Long Bottom notes report funeral services for the six months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Pullins who died in Canton from spinal meningitis. Burial was at Sand Hill Cemetery. Also erwähnt: various local movements including a hospital visit, an army discharge, a birth, and rural carrier convention.

Long Bottom Wayne Pullins Canton The Christian Church Sand Hill Cemetery Linsey Lyons, Jr Holzer Hospital Camp Custer Colo Eugene German Monongahela Bert German Garth Smith Eva Milhoan Liverpool W. Va David Yates Jean Ann Cleveland Yates C. S. Swan Columbus Perry Curtis

Charles Eberst Takes Position In Lancaster

Logan announces the resignation of Charles Chick Eberst longtime Logan Junior High School faculty member. He will become a cost accountant in Anchor Hocking Glass Corp Lancaster after nine years teaching science and physical education and assisting Logan teams.

Logan Charlies Chick) Eberst Anchor-Hocking Glass Corp Lancaster Eberst Ohio University Ohio State University

Logan Brief Social Notes Highlight local club gatherings

Logan notes report the Pastime Bridge Club honoring Mrs. Winifred Daly as she departs for a Sandusky County health post. Junia Club hosts a picnic and elects officers. Vera Blinn Society meets Thursday, and church and Ladies Aid groups plan picnics and meetings with various local residents listed as attendees.

Logan Bridge Club James Barker Winifred Daly Daly Achauer Shriner Lawrence Hack Jesse Frasure Stanley Baker Margaret Webb Ladies Aid Society The Missionary Society of the St. Matthew Lutheran Church

Shawnee Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Returns

Shawnee residents share updates from home visits and travels. Miss Sarah Crawford and Miss Mary Crawford return to Philo to see sister Mrs Evan Davis after a stay at home. Francis Fuchs comes home from Mississippi camp for a short leave with his parents. Theresa Powers returns from Glouster visit with son David. Grover Browning of Columbus visits his parents here. Reginia and Madelaine McLean of Columbus spend vacation here. Austin Nichols visits family here. St Rose picnic attended by many locals in New Lexington. Carl Lyund Fuchs, 2-c seaman, returns to Great Lakes for radio service school after leave with his mother. Charles Henry Fuchs of Elyria spends Sunday here. William Harvey of Elyria visits family here.

Shawnee Sarah Crawford Mary Crawford Philo Evan Davis Pfe Francis Fuchs Mississippi Frank Fuchs Theresa Powers David Glouster Grover Browning Columbus Reginia Madelaine McLean Austin Nichols St. Rose New Lexington Carl Lyund Fuchs Great Lakes Naval Training Station Charles Henry Fuchs Elyria William Harvey

Rural Sessions Attendance Totals 517

Logan reports 517 people attended annual Camp Ross-Hocking sessions this year excluding staff. The 4-H camp enrolled 189 campers including 33 from Hocking County, men's camp 182 with 23 from Hocking, and women's camp 146 with 15 from the county. Sessions ran July 26 through last Sunday. a final financial report is forthcoming.

Hocking County Smoot

Car and Truck Collide Near Smith Chapel Road

Deputy Sheriff Frank Larimer reports a collision on U S Route 33 near Smith Chapel Road in Logan involving Carl E. Blosser and Harold Brown. Both vehicles sustained slight damage, no injuries reported, as they traveled east on the federal route.

LOGAN Carl E. Blosser Hocking County Relief Harold Brown Smith Chapel Road Frank Larimer Blosser Irvin Risch Brown

Emerick enlists in U S Navy boot camp at Great Lakes

George William Emerick of Duncan Falls Ohio formerly of Logan has enlisted in the U S Navy at Columbus on August 2. He will report to the Great Lakes Naval Training Station for boot camp.

Logan George William Emerick Duncan Falls, O U. S. Navy Columbus Hocking County Selective Service Board Great Lakes Naval Training Station

Tree Purchases Buy 410 Trees in Hocking County 1943

Logan James extension officials announce 410 trees were purchased through the State Forestry Department and distributed in Hocking County in 1943. Private owners vocational students and clubs funded planting work. more trees will be available next year through the department.

LOGAN James Pasty Extension Ayvent State Forestry Department Hocking County Smoot

Police Chief Reynolds Reports July Arrests

Logan city police made 11 arrests in July per Police Chief Lewis Reynolds monthly report. One minor accident with slight damage and no injuries. Seven intoxication bookings, plus one assault on battery, one leaving the scene of an accident, one drunken driving, and one conduct incident per the report.

Logan Lewis Reynolds

Military Day At Lancaster Boys Industrial School

Judge and Mrs L Ewing, Connie Kline, Racine Rochester, and Mrs Dessa Hann attended the annual Military Day exercises at the Lancaster Boys Industrial School. They visited Mr and Mrs Alfred Campbell, the former Hocking County probation officer now BIS supervisor, who is married to a BIS employee.

Logan L Ewing Connie Kline Racine Rochester Dessa Hann Lancaster Boys’ Industrial Schoo Alfred Campbell Hocking County BIS

July Recorder Fees Hit 128 35 In Logan County

Mrs. Herman Bratton, county recorder, released a July report showing total fees of 128.35. Recording fees reached 829 for filings 39.60 for cancellations 5.60 for searches 0.60 for other services.

Logan Herman Bratton Bratton

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