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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1942

Page

10

Depots Open for Sugar Canning Registration in Hocking County

Logan Ohio residents may register for fall canning sugar at six depots: Rockbridge Laurelville Murray City Union Furnace Gibisonville and South Bloomingville. Harry Smith says rural registrants can use narration books at any center and those without books must first visit the Logan office.

LOGAN Harry Smith Hocking County Smith Rockbridge Laurelville Murray City Union Furnace Gibisonville South Bloomingville

Real estate transfers filed in Hocking County records

Transfers logged in the county recorder's office include Lindsey transferring 165 acres in Benton Township to the Big Brothers Association of Columbus. Stella Cantlebury and others to Leman Rodgers for 44 acres in Salt Creek Township. Charles Paxton to Fred M. Harper and Florence M. Harper for 40 acres in Salt Creek. and several more, detailing parcels in Salt Creek, Fans, Laurel, Starr, Ward, Marion, Falls townships and Benton Township plus a state transfer of 230 acres in Benton to the State of Ohio.

LOGAN Herman Bratton Hocking County Francis A. Lindsey Big Brothers’ Association Columbus Benton Township Stella Cantlebury Leman Rodgers Salt Creek Township Charles Paxton Fred M. Harper Florence M. Harper Charles Warthman Nellie Warthman Stiversonville Ebert McBroom Margaret McBroom Samuel B. Terrell Goldie N. Terrell Fans Township Herman McGrady Eliza McGrady Harley Glenn Laurel Township Sarah Jane Matheny Bernard Charles Matheny Herbert Ackison Rose Ella Ackison Starr Township Clara Cain State of Ohio Abie Hook Eugene Hines Mable Hines Ward Township Ray Burns Minnie Burns Herbert Stimson Marion Township Loretta Donly Homer O'Nail Norma O'Nail George B. Watson Ezra P. T Larsen Augustus Shaw Grace Blum Falls Township

Logan Mother Has Six Sons in Armed Forces

Mrs. Mary Evans of Logan Route 3 received War Dept notice that her son Sgt. James Spencer has arrived at his destination. She writes mail via the New York post office. She also has five other sons serving in the Army Navy and a stepson in the Navy. The family shows the service emblem with six stars for six sons in uniform.

Logan Mary Evans Logan Rt. 3 War Dept James Spencer New York N. Y Spencer Philippine Islands Evans Byron Spencer Baltimore Jack Spencer Camp Atterbury Ind Lst David Spencer Camp Polk Clyde Spencer Navy Alameda Cali Joseph Evans U. S. S. Rapidan

Retired Farmer Buried At Maxville Today

Funeral services were held at the Maxville Methodist Church for James Stimmel 75 a retired farmer of Maxville who died Saturday morning at his son Orland Stimmel s home in Logan. Burial followed in Friendship Cemetery. Survived by six sons Earl Seymour Orland Ross Charles and William six sons and one daughter Mrs Earl Spohn one brother Peter Summer and one sister Mrs Nancy Decker.

Logan Maxville Methodist Church James Stimmel Maxville Orland Stimmel Friendship Leonard Funeral Home Earl Ft. Knox Seymour Orland Ross Charles William Columbus Earl Spohn Junction City Peter Summer Nancy Decker Watson West Va

Commissioners Plan Hearing on Budget in Special Meeting

Logan-Hocking County commissioners announce a Thursday hearing on the tentative budget, following approval at the prior regular meeting. The budget reflects office holder requests for operating expenses for the year and is usually larger than the final approved amount.

Logan — Hocking Solons

Logan Brief Social Notes and Wedding in Logan

Logan social notes cover Knights of St. John Ladies Auxiliary potluck at Rachelmacher Park with many attendees and the marriage of Vera Mullen to Roy Curl at 8 30 p m at the bridegroom’s home read by Rev Stanley W Wiant. The couple honeymoon two weeks then return to work in Lancaster and Cincinnati. Also reported are local club meetings and residents attending events with brief travel and employment updates.

Thomas Walsh George Eberst Mary Schrader John Geiger Ed Eberst Lawrence Fox Frank Weis Frank Weiland Mary Ann Geiger Jacob Savey Minnareen Burke Mildred Eyerman Vera Mullen M. E. Mullen Roy Curl A. J. Curl Stanley W. Wiant First Methodist Church J. W. Barnett Mack Curl Curl Bernard Bradbury Cincinnati Logan High School Lancaster Carey Manufacturing Company

Turner's Resignation Shakes Hocking County Jury Commission

Judge Phil A. Henderson announced the resignation of E. N. Turner from the Hocking County Jury Commission. Turner served over 10 years and recently left the County Child Welfare Board. F. C. Paul was named to replace Turner on the welfare board, while Henderson plans to appoint Turner's successor to the jury panel soon. The commission also includes Nelson DeLong.

Logan Phil A. Henderson E. N. Turner Hocking County Jury Commission Turner Harley M. Whitcraft Hocking County Child Welfare Board F. C. Paul

Eberst Named Pool Manager in Logan Changes

Charles Chick Fh erst Eberst, Logan Junior High School PE director, becomes municipal pool manager succeeding Tom Bender who resigned as Logan High football coach and athletic director to take a similar post in Shelby. Bender moved to Shelby to find housing before football practice starts around August 20 or September 1. Clarence Mackey, brother of Fritz Mackey, visited Logan to arrange housing for his family as Logan High School’s new successor.

Logan Charles Chick Fherst Logan Junior High School Tom Bender Logan High Shelby Bender Ohio City Logan High School Clarence Mackey Ohio State Fritz Mackey

Laurelyille Paints Parking Lines In Village Streets

The village completes painting of parking lines for the first time in years. Angle parking will be allowed on wider streets while parallel parking is enforced on narrower ones. If lines fail to improve parking, officers may issue tickets.

Logan Laurelyille

Sand varieties shown at Laurelville showcase

A display in the Laurelville Post Office presents 17 sand varieties collected by Mrs. Joe Fiume from the family land between Laurelville and the Rock House on Ridge Road. Postmistress Mrs. Frieda Lappen oversees the exhibit, noting the collection includes many colors.

Logan Joe Fiume Laurelville Rock House Ridge Road Frieda Lappen

Joan Fellem Undergoes Major Operation at Cherrington

Joan Fellem of Nelsonville underwent a major operation at Cherrington Hospital Sunday morning. Attending physicians report her condition as satisfactory.

Logan Joan Fellem Nelsonville Cherrington Hospital

Revision Board completes hearings for Logan property owners

The Hocking County Board of Revision finished its hearings for Logan property owners with city property reviews concluded last Friday. Board members include Auditor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald Treasurer Robert N. White and Frank St. Clair president of the County Commission.

Logan Hocking

Questionnaires Sent To Youths In 18-20 Class

Logan County Selective Service Board reveals that the first 30 youths who registered June 30 and have turned 20 will receive questionnaires. Registrants are numbered by birth date. About 100 more will receive papers. another mass physical examination is planned at the Court House next week for 56 additional registrants.

Logan Hocking County

Two New Teachers Hired at Rockbridge

LOGAN A spokesman for the office of County Superintendent H Dillon announced Saturday that Mrs Kerwood Martin has been employed as the elementary teacher at the Rockbridge school for the coming school year following a Rockbridge board of Education meeting. Grace Orr is hired as vocal music instructor with the instrumental position open. A vacancy remains in the commercial department.

Logan plans to reduce skilled labor transfer refusals

H. H. Sands of the Logan US Employment Service reports a new management labor agreement to hold seniority when workers move from non essential to war industry jobs. If a former employer lands a war contract, workers must reenter at top skill level within seven days or lose seniority unless skill has increased and properly documented.

Logan H. H. Sands United States Employment Service Sands Ohio Washington War Manpower Commission

Martin Rites Held for John Martin in Lancaster

Last rites were conducted in Lancaster at 2 p.m. Monday for John Martin former Logan resident who died Friday at his Fairfield County home after a heart attack. Burial was in Trails End Cemetery. Survived by wife Ella Poling Martin two daughters Mrs. Virgil Boland and Mrs. George Boland both of Lancaster two sisters and four grandchildren.

Logan Lancaster John Martin Fairfield County Trail’s End Ella Poling Martin Virgil Boland George Boland

Wend birth announced in Nelsonville family

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wend of Nelsonville announce the birth of a son born Saturday at Cherrington Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John Hughes and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wend, all of Nelsonville.

Logan Robert Wend Nelsonville Cherrington Hospital John Hughes Carl Wend

Mitchell directs grand jury on wartime defense info probes

Former U S attorney general William D Mitchell leads a grand jury inquiry to determine if Chicago Tribune New York Daily News and Washington Times Herald violated laws on unlawful communication or disclosure of national defense information in a Midway battle story.

William D. Mitchell U. S Chicago Tribune New York Daily News Washington Times-Herald

Lappen Named Rationing Attorney in Columbus Office

Hubert D. Lappen of Logan was appointed as a rationing attorney in the Columbus state office of the Office of Price Administration effective August 14. He will keep a local Logan office until August 29 and continue his Logan residence with a limited local practice. He may soon move to the enforcement division in Columbus. Lappen, a Laurelville High School graduate, Ohio University and Ohio State University Law College alumnus, previously served as Hocking County prosecuting attorney from 1936 to 1940. he is married with one son, Dan.

Logan Hubert D. Lappen Hocking County Columbus Office of Price Administration Lappen Laurelville High School Ohio University Athens Ohio State University Law College Dan

Hospital Notes on Local Patients

Logan Lehman of Nelsonville underwent major surgery at Cherrington Hospital Saturday. Physicians report his condition as fair. Becky Hartley of Corning was discharged Sunday after four days of treatment.

Logan Robert Lehman Nelsonville Cherrington Hospital Becky Lou Hartley Corning

Murray Named Auto Registrar for Logan District

Logan attorney Fred A. Murray has been approved as deputy registrar of motor vehicles for Logan and Hocking counties by State Registrar Dylan W. Wallace. Murray succeeds Fred Hull as Logan district registrar and will choose the license bureau location soon.

Logan Fred A. Murray Hocking County Dylan W. Wallace Murray Fred Hull Harold W. Larimer Republican Committee Paul Person Murray City N. Virgil Durant Regstrar Laurelville Person Gladys Williams Ward Township

Rites Held for Mrs. Sarah R Richter at Kingston Residence

Mrs. Sarah R Richter 72 died Tuesday after a long illness at her Kingston home. Friday services were conducted by Rev V C Stumpt and burial followed in Hallsville Cemetery. A native of Hocking County she lived in Laurelville and Kingston areas for years. Survivors include her husband two daughters two sisters two brothers and one grandchild.

Logan Sarah R. Richter Kingston V. C. Stumpt Hallsville Hocking County

Rohrer Couple Resettle in Columbus for Permanent Home

Mr and Mrs John Rohrer relocate to Columbus to establish a permanent residence. The former Jewel Tea Company employee has served in this district for several years.

Logan John Rohrer Columbus The Jewel Tea Company

Attendance at Logan Pool Dips After Week

Pool attendance in Logan declined to 1300 visitors last week says pool manager Tom Bender. About 100 people used the pool on Sunday as the season runs to Labor Day when the facility closes and water is drained.

Logan Tom Bender

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