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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1945

Page

18

Induction Ceremony For Hocking County Youths At Fort Hayes

Logan Ohio youths from Hocking County boarded a bus for induction into military service at Fort Hayes Columbus after an American Legion Auxiliary breakfast for 14 registrants. Rev Cecil Harding Jones spoke as registrants listed include Everett Hartshorn Clyde Stinard Raymond Hawk Wilbur Lanning Geo Brokaw Edgar Dennis Jackie Griffin Wilbur Gainer James Kilpatrick Benjamin Sweazy Harvey Bailey William Quick Robert Ours John Bartow and others.

LOGAN American Legion Auxiliary Cecil Harding Jones Ministerial Association Fort Hayes Columbus Everett Leroy Hartshorn Rt. 1 Laurelville Clyde Richard Stinard Raymond Keith Hawk Carbon Hill Wilbur Warren Lanning, Jr E. Main St Geo. Nelson Brokaw Rt. 2 Edgar Eugene Dennis BIS Lancaster Jackie Warren Griffin YMCA Lorain Wilbur Gainer Rt 1 James Edward Kilpatrick Vine St Willoughby Benjamin ‘Thurman Sweazy Linden Ave Springfield Harvey David Bailey Sugar Grove Ohio William Harold Quick Mineral Ave Robert Paul Ours John Leffler Bartow Nelsonvile

Rotarians See Film at Monday Club Meeting

The Rotarians viewed a Technicolor sound film titled Eighteenth Century Life in Williamsburg Virginia during the regular Monday session at the White House. Howard Kirk presented the film, Fete Sebold led arrangements, special guest Raymond Jones was welcomed, and Mack McGifford joined as a new member. Walter Leonard will lead next week’s program.

Haydenville Resident Dies

Haydenville resident John FE Matheny aged 76 died at Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus after months of illness. He had retired from National Fire Proofing Company Haydenville and was preceded in death by his wife in 1935. Survived by two daughters Mrs L C Hutchins and Mrs Hester Brown and nine sons C S Matheny Lloyd Floyd Logan Walter Akron Robert Nelsonville Irwin Zanesville. Funeral arrangements by Heinlein and Son Funeral Services Logan.

North Carton Hester Brown Columbus C. S. Matheny Haydenville Lloyd Birmingham Alabama Floyd Logan Walter Akeron Robert Nelsonville Irwin Zanesville Heinlein and Son

Otterbein Guild August meeting notes Logan

The Otterbein Guild met Monday at Delores Burgess home with president Shirley Hutchison presiding. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Emogene Hanner. Members discussed future plans for September at Janet Sweazy’s home with Janet Swensy noted among attendees.

Jesus Dorothy Myers Frayer Pauline Beigte Wilma Frazier Janet Swensy Wanda Brown Delores Burgess Mary Ann Mauk Shirley Hutchison Detores Burgess A. N.grueser

Two Divorces Are Granted in Court

Judge Phil A Henderson presided in Common Pleas Court Monday granting Gerald W Stivson a divorce from Garnet M Stivson on grounds of extreme cruelty. The three minor children Cheryl Aviene, Sandra Sue and Johnny Wayne were awarded to the custody of the mother. In the other case Mark Anderson versus John Anderson, a decree for gross neglect of duty was granted with the defendant ordered to pay $850 to the plaintiff’s attorney within thirty days and to assume trial costs. The custody of Arlene age 4 and Gary Wayne age 18 months was awarded to the mother with $1000 per week from the father. Shaw and Greenan, Ky.

Monar Arlene Gary Wayne Shaw Greenan

Nelsonville Yanks Beat Cubs 3 2 in Junior Twilight League

Nelsonville tonight reports the Yanks defeated the Cubs 3 to 2 in a late Junior Twilight League game. Also noted are social club meetings, family visits, and servicemen furloughs including Mrs. Bess Bland presiding at the MCT Club, a potluck for 10, and troops’ updates from Verona to Indiantown Gap with several hometown reentries.

Nelsonville Yanks Cubs

Yanks Rally Past Cubs In Final Inning Scoring

Yanks pull ahead with 3 runs through the fourth and sixth, Cubs score twice in the last frame. Thompson limits Cubs to one hit by Wolfe in the second. Giants vs Reds set for tonight. Davis of Wharton and Keating appear in lineup.

Yanks Cubs Thompson Wolfe Giants Reds Cubs Davis Wharton Keating Winefordner Nelsonville of Christ Lewis Yanks Shafer D Tyo Oakley If - White Iwoody Jewett Ross

Epiphany Church backs V J Day plan cooperation

Nelsonville church will work with Mayor Miles H Howe on V J Day plans and says services will be held at either 10 30 am or 7 30 pm according to the official announcement.

Nelsonville Church of the Epiphany Miles H. Howe

Ruth Hockman Rites Are Held Monday

Funeral services for Ruth Virginia Hockman aged 44 wife of Earl Hockman were held Monday afternoon at the South Harvey Methodist Church in Marion Township. Music was provided by the Bethlehem Quartet with James Blosser Ernest Inboden Mrs Perry Inboden and Mrs Willis Blackburn at the piano. Pallbearers were Walter Derr George Hockman Isaac Stevens Heber Sheets Wallace Brown Carl Gordon. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery by Leonard Funeral Service.

Hospital Notes From Logan and Surroundings

A Logan area note reports the birth of Jesse Jerome to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Francis at Sheltering Arms Hospital on August 9, weighing five and a half pounds, with the father stationed in Europe. Paternal and maternal grandparents named, along with other recent births and local health news including a tonstectomy in Logan and a serious illness of Miss Elizabeth Rempel at her E Main Street home.

Logan Paul Francis Sheltering Arms Hospital Jesse Jerome Europe Jerome Ringhiser Logan Rt. 4 W. T- Poling Zanesville Ave Jesse Francis E.front St Huston Stewart

Union Church V-1 Service Planned in Nelsonville

Nelsonville union church plans a V-Day service at First Presbyterian with Rev Lieut Evans in charge. No sermon. youth quartet and organist Miss Sayers to perform. Service prepared by Federal Council ends with remembrance prayer for war dead and dedication to war aims. Church open all day with brief service after the official announcement.

Lloyd Evans Nelsonville Lieut Evans Union Church First Presbyterian Church Elvira Thompson Shirley Sayers Mary Sillen Donney Vera Jo Pyle Presbyterian Church

Nelsonsville personals include visits from Malone and Sommers groups

Lt. and Mrs. William Malone and Mrs. C. A. Malone of Akron joined Lt. and Mrs. Charles Monks of Mobile and others as Friday guests of the Miss Veritys and Mr. and Mrs. Noah Sommers. Stage spent Sunday in Huntington visiting William Sommers, Mrs. R. C. Wallace, and Miss Gladys Kinneer.

Nelsonsville William Malone Colorado Springs Colo Charles Monks Mobile Ala C. A. Malone Akron Veritys Noah Sommers Frances Stage Huntington W. Va William Sommers R. C. Wallace New Philadelphia Gladys Kinneer

Three Couples Issued Marriage Licenses In Ravenna Area

Marriage licenses issued here Saturday to Lled Adam Hummel, 33, police officer, Ravenna, and Tela Moe Murdock, 31, truck driver, Ravenna. Also license to Orne Benson Sayers, 22, roe maker. Logi son of Charles Lavey and Josephine Mariabelle Daubenmire, 18, laundry worker, Sugar Grove, daughter of Jesse Daubenmire.

T.ogan Assuer Here Saturdas Lled Adam Hummel Ravenna Tela Moe Murdock Tssued Aue Orne Benson Sayers Logi Charles Lavey Josephine Maribelle Daubenmire Sugar Grove Jesse Daubenmire

Legion Auxiliary Annual Family Picnic Held

Legion Auxiliary met Monday evening at the Rachelmacher Paris for their annual family picnic and dinner. President Mrs. Charles Struble announced the September meeting a covered dish dinner and officer election. Guests included Mr and Mrs Barton Hill, Dick, Kenneth Jahe, Mrs George Hall, and many local members. Logan: Mr and Mrs Fred Bishop of Fort Wayne have purchased the Boyd Goss farm on State Route 664 north of Logan and plan to move there soon.

Logan American Legion Auxiliary Rachelmacher Paris Charles Struble Mierdime Barton Tiill Kenneth Jahe George Hall Tips Charles Struble Irene Jetrine

Jane Shriner Wins at Zanesville Pony Show

Jane Shriner, daughter of Mr and Mrs Judson Shriner, entered her pony Fhoka at the Zanesville Horse Show and won first money and first ribbon for ponies over forty eight inches. Accompanying her were Mr and Mrs Judson Shriner and several Boocks family members. Plans are for the Hocking County Fair horse show and Athens County Fair in August with local owners planning entries.

Hock~me Athens County

Naomi Steenrod Rites Held on Sunday

Funeral services for Naomi Steenrod lifelong Nelsonville resident were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Stout Funeral Home with Rev. L E Evans officiating. Hymns included God Be With You Til We Meet Again and Safe in the Arms of Jesus. Burial followed at Greenlawn with scattered out of town attendees from Columbus and Floodwood.

Nelsonville Stout Naomi Steenrod Madison St L. E. Evans Church of Christ Jesus Greenlawn Ais Jack Hostetler Robert Morgan Ralph Hostetter Ralph Wingell Columbus Bessie Walters Ralph Coe Floodwood

Masses Announced at St Andrews Church

Masses at St Andrews Church Nelsonville are announced for Wednesday August 15 at 7.00. This notice lists the time and location for the service.

Nelsonville St. Andrews

Albany Social And Personal News Highlights

Mrs. Ralph Burdette hosted the Carrie Hall Club on Pomeroy Road with a potluck luncheon and a program including readings, poems, stunts and a contest won by Edna Lasch. The Albany Community Garden Club planned an August show at the Methodist Church and welcomed guests. Several local residents were noted visiting, hosting, or traveling, with multiple mentions of family members and friends in the area.

Albany Ralph Burdette Carrie Hall Club Pomeroy Road Catharine Rickey Pherice Wingett Ella Miller Eva Sanders Clarys Stack Thelma Shaver Melva Radicliffe Helena Whaley Edna Lasch Albany Community Garden Club A. T. Stuart Methodist Church FE. MM. Baughman Gatien Lilany Etta Bean Wilbur Baughman Margaret Russell Ronda Lake Hope Ellen Sprecker Columbus Ida Mae Collins Ars Mary Wilson London Doris Cuttip Calvin Boho Ana Jerry Weller Hamilton Edith Lee Dale Bla Dayton Betts’ Cass Doris Cutlip Lanfion James Turner Harold Holcomb Crestline Fernie Alexander Buckeye Lake George Chesser Harlow Clay Hart Middersnart Ferry Turner Barberton Tommy Crossen S-2 Great Lakes Mre Tarmac Crnceen

Haydenville WSCS Meeting at Frances Lehman Home

Haydenville WSCS gathered at the Lehman home with Mrs. Homer Carter presiding. A social hour followed with hostess service for guests including Newark and Logan residents and several military family members. various locals visited and family updates were shared during leave and training reports.

Haydenville WSCS Frances Lehman John Hooper Homer Carter Harvey Angle C. H. Patton Gayle Maye Guy Bailey C. B. Lees Frank Crothers C. S. Matheny Longstreth Ralph Hess James Karshner Columbus Florence Lanning Anna Pyle Logan A. J. Skiver Kate Fisher Mary Henry ,Ohlinger Nellie Louise Harry Nihizer Connie Rockbridge Denver Thompson Jacob Ginther Gertrude ‘Ginther Charles Brickley Eva van Lear Tatler E. A. Bougher Nellie Alen Harry Swain Gerrude Ginther

To Meet Jointly With Presbyterians

Nelsonville adjusts V J Day service due to absence of Church of Christ minister. Joint service planned with Presbyterian congregation in their sanctuary at 10 30 if official proclamation is timely. otherwise at the next hour after White House declaration.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Presbyterian Church White House

Paul Tomlinson Home On Redeployment Leave

Pvt. Paul Tomlinson returns home for 30 days leave after 18 months in Europe with the Seventh Armored Division. His service ribbon shows five battle stars. He and wife Mary Margaret Wright of Buchtel stay with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Co. R. Tomlinson. He will report to Camp Atterbury, Indiana, at the end of leave.

Nelsonville Paul Tomlinson Seventh Armored Division Mary Margaret Wright Buchtel Co. R. Tomlinson Camp Atterbury Ind

Dupler Accepts Cambridge Football Coach Post

Carl Dupler, former Nelsonville High School coach, takes the football helm at Cambridge for the coming season. He has worked at the Waco plant at Troy since school closed last spring. The Duplers plan to move to Cambridge this fall. Harry E Zuber leads Cambridge public schools as superintendent.

Nelsonville Carl Dupler Nelsonville High School Cambridge Dupler Waco Troy

Boosters Will Meet Wednesday Nelsonville Boosters to discuss season

Nelsonville High hosts the Boosters Club meeting Wednesday night August 15 at 8 o'clock to review activities for the coming season. Ralph Cook, named president, announces committees for concession stand erection at the athletic field, program, publicity, and drive duties with members listed including Edward Sharp Richard Donahoy Don Codding L I Krieg Harry Kelley Kenneth Orwiler Estel Crabtree and others.

Nelsonville Boosters Club Ralph Cook Edward Sharp Richard Donahey Don Codding L. I. Krieg Harry Kelley Kenneth Orwiler C. H. Bartlett Estel Crabtree Victor Oakley Glen Thomas Ward Phillips Raymond Patton Leonard Melching Lloyd Evans George Barrows Philip Weller

Special Program Planned at Church Service Aug 15

Epiphany announces a special service Wednesday night at 7 30 with an evening prayer service followed by an open discussion led by Capt Earl Estar brook of the Church Army.

Nelsonville Church of the Epiphany Earl Estarbrook Church Army

Wallace Marries South Carolina Girl in 1945 Nuptials

Nelsonville notices announce the marriage of Margaret Duffle to Corporal Leonard Wallace. The ceremony took place July 27, 1945. Wallace recently returned from overseas and will report to Fort Benning, Georgia after visiting his parents in Saluda, South Carolina.

Nelsonville Henry Z. Duffle Saluda 5. C Margaret Leonard Wallace Carl Wallace Deanvile Cpl. Wallace Wallace Fort Benning

Funeral for Michael Green to be held Wednesday

Funeral services for the late Michael Green, who died Monday at Frost, Ohio, will be held at Stout Funeral Home in Nelsonville on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. conducted by Rev. Lloyd Evans, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Michael Green Frost Ohio Stout Funeral Home Lloyd Evans First Presbyterian Church Greenlawn

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Hocking County Bm. Insurance Nelsonville, Ohio Athens S. H. Lebold North Walnut Street Nelsonville Social Notes M.C.T. Club Ida Keeney Bess Bland Bland Ann Foss Rose Cookiag Orland Cook M. C. Quillen J. B. Adamson Barbara Sarah Roley Florence Carl Mock Ito Valley Forge Hospital Phoenix William Lehman Cpl. Matheny Laurenburg Maxion Army Air Base N. C Baer ‘Field Fort Wayne Ralph Moorehead Jack Moorehead Jack Tyndall Field Florida Ralph Randolph Field Texas Ralph Maorehead Selective Service Board William Bennett Patton Indiantown Gap Military Reservation Pat‘ton John TD. Huffman Walter Huffman Eestervilles Kenneth Kinneer Bessmer Road Kinneer Leo Carlin John East Canton Warren Kinner John Carlin Ruth Hockman Harbin Mia Tsingtao Jin Huria Miles Sea of Japan Hunchun-Yuki-Rashin Yuki and Rashin Japan Yellow Sea Manchurian Yakushik Man Legion Auxiliary Purchase Farm Jane Shriner Social and Personal Hilleary Shoe Hospital New Straitsville McQuade Barber Shop Patol Boosters South Carolina I Green Zenners . Boby Dept Athens County Fair
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