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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1942

Page

6

Hocking County Primary Results Show Narrow Gubernatorial Lead

Unofficial tally from Hocking County reports Joseph T. Ferguson leading the Democratic gubernatorial race with 784 votes, far ahead of John McSweeney's 382 and incumbent John W. Bricker with 1,509. Republican tallies include Dale Stump 481 to Edward J. Hummel 454 for secretary of state, and Don H. Ebright unopposed for state treasurer. Voter turnout totals 3,089 ballots.

Joseph T. Ferguson Hocking County Ferguson John McSweeney Clarence Kinsley Walter Heer Frank Dale Stump Edward J. Hummel A. R. Thomas John E. Sweeney Don H. Ebright Harry V. Armstrong Robert S. Cox John Charles Fowler Herbert S. Duffy

Barron volunteers for army service as 1-B classification in 1942

Logan Ohio report shows James Leslie Barron Haydenville volunteering for military service as a 1-B man the first in this class to volunteer. The Hocking County Selective Service Board also lists other volunteers and election results including Kenneth Goody for attorney general with 896 votes and party primary results for state offices. Mrs. Albert Justice of Logan was admitted to Cherrington Hospital for a major operation.

Logan Albert Justice Cherrington Hospital

Logan Social Notes and Club Activities Summary

The Logan Business and Professional Women's Club met at Rachelmacher Perk for a covered dish supper and business session. Committees were formed, a letter from Jane Wheeler read, and a August cookout breakfast planned with Mae Schaal and others in charge. Also noted are the Macomber Circle meeting at Mrs. Stanley Wiant’s home with guests, the G T Bridge Club day-long event at Mrs. Lucius Wright’s home with nine o clock breakfast and high score by Miss Emma Floyd.

Mae Schaal Florence Bort Faith Krinn Hallie Grimes Hazel Armstrong Velva Brashares Emma Hall Mary Lemon Marie Lines Irene Tipton Minnette McCray Margaret Lutz Mary Ruth Krinn Georgia Hansel Thelma Keyes Eva Mock Emma Petty Margaret Hutchinson Hester Lee White Dessie B. Hanna Macomber First Methodist Church Stanley W. Wiant Bert Bell Lyle Hall Bell Rena Wiant A T. Spears Leota Bright G. T. Bridge Club Lucius Wright Emma Floyd Mayme Rochester B. C. Hyson T. C. Houston Harry Bartlett

Visiting relatives share spring hospitality

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wingrove host with Mrs. Wayne Wolfe and Mr. Vernon as guests. Mrs. Max Disbennett visits her mother Mrs. Robert Brown with her son Bob. Mrs. Eugene Funk entertains Mr. and Mrs. Willard Helper and daughter Sandra Jane from Cleveland.

Paul Wingrove Wayne Wolfe Vernon Max Disbennett Bobbie Disbenett Robert Brown Eugene Funk Willard Helper Sandra Jane Cleveland

Hocking County Board of Education Meets in Special Session

The Hocking County Board of Education met in a Wednesday night special session at the county superintendent's office in the Court House. Details remain undisclosed but reports suggest the deduction of teachers' salaries from the next semiannual Ward Township distribution. Three Ward Township teachers had already received payment for the 1941 42 school year as authorized at the board's previous meeting.

Logan Hocking County

Mrs Martha Kruger Hired as Teacher

Logan A spokesman for the county superintendent announces Mrs Martha Kruger will teach vocal music and English literature at South Bloomingville School next year. Kruger previously taught in Green Township Schools and is an Ohio University graduate.

Logan Martha Kruger South Bloomingville Kruger Green Township Ohio University Athens

Former Logan Athlete Enlists in Coast Guard

Mark Brashares, former Logan High School athlete and Lancaster educator, has enlisted in the U S Coast Guard as a chief petty officer. He will serve in physical education duties. A son of Josef Brashares of Enterprise, Mark is an Ohio State University graduate with two brothers already in the armed services.

LOGAN Mark Brashares Lancaster U. S. Coast Guard Josef Brashares Enterprise Mark Ohio State University Armed Service

Former Logan Woman Dies in Akron

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in Akron for Mrs. Watt Kanade former Logan resident who died there Monday. She is survived by three sons and a daughter.

Logan Akron Watt Kanade

Birth is Announced in Pleasant Michigan

LOGAN Mr and Mrs Earl Andrews Pleasant Mich announce the birth of a son August 8 at General Hospital. Mrs Edna Cooksey is the maternal grandmother and Mr and Mrs Noah Andrews are the paternal grandparents. ENLISTS IN ARMY Logan According to information Woodrow Wilson Fox Laurelville has enlisted in the U S Army at Ft Hayes reception center awaiting assignment.

Logan Earl Andrews Pleasant Mich General Hospital Edna Cooksey Noah Andrews ARMY Woodrow Wilson Fox Laurelville U. S. Army Ft. Hayes

Peeping Tom investigated near Cherrington Hospital Annex

Logan City police pursued a report of a Peeping Tom who tried to peer into Nurses' Annex windows of Cherrington Hospital after climbing to a roof. Officers also investigate a separate incident near the Presbyterian Church where a man allegedly molested a young woman and attempted to drag her into an alley.

Logan—City Cherrington Hospital Ray Zanner Presbyterian Church

Haydenville Bible School Closes Friday

The Vacation Bible School in Haydenville wraps up Friday night after two weeks of classes led by Miss Grimmie and Rev. and Mrs. William Case. Friday features games on church grounds, a pot luck supper, and children's commencement at 7 30 p.m. Local social notes include various gatherings and visits among residents and relatives.

Haydenville Vacation Bible School

City Surveys Disputed Area in Hensel Case

Logan court orders a survey of the Kleinschmidt and Mingo Terrace Additions to resolve an alley dispute between Matilda Walker Hansel and Mrs Bert Bell. Albert Seabright from the county engineer oversees the survey with costs charged to the city.

Logan Phil A. Henderson City of Matilda Walker Hansel Kleinschmidt Mingo Terrace Bert Bell Albert Seabright County Engineer’s Office

County Farms To Receive Pheasants

Game Protector Ed Eberst announced a shipment of 200 four week old pheasants to be released on county farms where owners will protect them until they grow. About 250 adult birds will be released in hunting territories within a few days. Birds come from the Newark game farm and males are banded before release.

Logan—Game Ed Eberst Hocking Eberst Thewark

To Begin Judging Of 4-H Projects

Logan reports 17 Hocking County boys 4-H clubs with 211 members will begin judging next week, per James R. Smoot. Girls projects will be completed this week, led by Ruth Bennington. Grades will be assigned and awards given at the annual county achievement meeting next winter.

Logan Hocking County James R. Smoot Ruth Bennington

Colonial Finance Loans Offer Lower Costs Under Regulation W

Colonial Finance promotes a new loan plan claiming shorter terms and lower costs under Federal Regulation W. It emphasizes double savings from a step down rate and a generous discount for timely small monthly payments with inquiries welcomed.

Colonial

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