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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1942

Page

10

Hocking James Mills Arrested on Draft Evasion Charges

James Oliver Mills, 31, of Ash Cave, was captured at his parents home by Sheriff Floyd Duffy and Columbus deputies. He faces federal court in Columbus for draft dodging after failing to register with the Hocking County Selective Service and being delinquent since February 25, 1941. Mills will be arraigned before Judge Me G Underwood. two other Hocking County men are also delinquent, with one in federal prison for a relocation-related violation and another held in Franklin County Jail awaiting arraignment.

Logan Floyd Duffy James Oliver Mills Ash Cave Hocking County Federal Bureau of Investigation Columbus Duffy Mills Groveport Hocking County Selective Service Board FBI Hocking Merle F. Dupler Rockbridge Alva Seifert Logan Route Hefnlr Franklin County

Armitta Ingmire Rites To Be Held Wednesday

Funeral services for Mrs. Armitta J. Ingmire will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at United Brethren Church Logan. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Survivors include four sons Walter Graysville TJ Charles Mt. Pleasant Mick and Fred and Dwight Sandusky. A brother Charles Buckingham Union Furnace also survives.

Logan United Brethren Church Armitta J. Ingmire George Ingmire Harold Westenbarger E. B. White Oak Grove Leonard Funeral Service Ingmire Columbus Walter Graysville Charles Mt. Pleasant Mick Fred Dwight Sandusky Charles Buckingham Union Furnace

Mrs Lee Summoned to Florida by Tragedy

Mrs. John Lee of Logan flew to Orlando Florida after learning her son in law First Lieut Clark Miller died in a plane mishap on Saturday. Miller was Delores Lee's husband and had recently joined the Army Air Corps after graduating from Miami University. Details of the accident were not available.

Logan John Lee Orlando Fla Clark Miller Delores Lee U. S. Army Air Corps Miami University

Extension agent Smoot to discuss grain storage on WHKC

Logan James R. Smoot, a county extension agent, will give a 15 minute talk on the Farm Hour Program over Columbus Radio Station WHKC on August 29. The topic is unannounced, though it was indicated it will deal with grain storage.

Logan James R. Smoot Columbus WHKC

Peach crop peak to come late August in Hocking County

County agent James R Smoot said the Hocking County peach crop will peak between August 27 and September 3 with yields below normal but good quality Elbertas Shippers Big Red South Haven and Hale Haven are being picked now Warehouse stocks of dried fruits are reserved for the armed forces and canned peach supplies will be smaller this year Growers should protect peaches from brown rot with wettable sulphur flotation sulphur paste or dry sulphur

Logan James R. Smoot Hocking County Elbertas Big Red South Haven Hale Haven Smoot

Youth Pleads Guilty To Larceny Charge

Eugene Bailey 18 Logan pled guilty to petit larceny for stealing and selling a pig owned by his brother Harvey Bailey near Rockbridge. He was fined 25 dollars and costs and given 30 days in Hocking County jail, suspended on good behavior, arraigned before Magistrate Frank St. Clair. Sheriff Floyd Duffy said Bailey was arrested for the offense.

Logan Eugene Bailey Hocking County Frank St. Clair Bailey Harvey Bailey Rockbridge Floyd Duffy

Pleads Guilty in Magistrate Court for DWI

Arthur Hankison of Nelsonville Route 2 faced a magistrate after a Sunday arrest when his car crashed through a guard rail on U S Route 33 near Haydenville. He pled guilty to driving while intoxicated and was fined $100 plus costs by Magistrate Frank St Clair.

Logan Arthur Hankison Nelsonville Frank St. Clair Floyd Duffy U. S. Route 33 Haydenville

Logan Koontz Enlists in Army From Hocking County

Louis Fleming Koontz of Enterprise volunteers for U S Army according to Hocking County Selective Service Board members. He will undergo preliminary screening and be included in the county's next contingent.

Logan Louis Fleming Koontz Enterprise U. S. Army Hocking County Selective Service Board

Rabid Red Fox Reported in Washington Township Farm

Dr. H G Southard, county health commissioner, announced Monday that a red fox head from George Wells farm in Washington Township tested positive for rabies. The animal was killed Saturday after sightings near chicken yards at the Wells farm.

Logan H. G. Southard George Wells Washington Township State Department of Health Wells Farm

Craftsmen Invited to Southeast Ohio Exhibit in Athens

Extension agent Smoot announced that Logan and Hocking County craftspeople are invited to participate in an October exhibit in Athens featuring crafts materials typical of Southeast Ohio. The exact date will be announced soon and interested participants should contact the county extension office for entry arrangements.

Logan James R. Smoot Hocking County Ohio Athens Smoot

Kneece arraigned on two counts assault and battery

Ray Kneece of Salt Creek Township pleads innocent to two counts of assault and battery and destruction of property after grand jury indictment. He is held on $200 bond on each count. Prosecutor Pauline Huston says Kneece threw a rock through a car window owned by Robert Shaffer, who filed destruction of property charges.

Mansfield Rites To Be Held Thursday

Logan funeral services are planned for Miss Jessie Mansfield arriving from Santa Monica California. The services will be at Woodard Funeral Home with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. She was a daughter of the late Dr William D Mansfield formerly of Athens who once practiced in Logan. No immediate survivors.

Logan Jessie Mansfield Santa Monica Calif Woodard Funeral Home Mansfield Oak Grove Willam D. Mansfield Athens

Perkins Addresses Rotarians About Counterfeit Detection

Logan Roswell banker Perkins spoke at the Rotary Club meeting Monday at the White House. He outlined methods to detect counterfeit money and illustrated his lecture with several films.

Logan Roswell Perkins Rotary White House Perkins

Robert Adcock Fined for DUI by Mayor Denzil

Logan records show Robert Adcock Jr. arraigned before Mayor Denzil on a driving while under the influence charge. He pled guilty and was fined $100 plus costs, with driving privileges suspended pending further action.

Robert Adcock Denzil Logan Robert Adcock, Jr

Hospital Notes Update From Cherrington Hospital

Mrs William Green is improving after an emergency operation on Saturday at Cherring ton Hospital. Mrs Everett Covert of Nelsonville was discharged Sunday after a major operation two weeks ago. Robert Lehman of Nelsonville was dismissed Monday after a major surgical operation several days ago.

Birth Announcement for Boals Daughter

Mr and Mrs Alfred Boals of the Dicken Addition announce the birth of a daughter at their home Su.

Logan Alfred Boals Dicken

Long Bottom News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Events

Long Bottom notes show Mrs. J. B. Shumaker plans to leave for Rochester after hosting Detroit guests. Dr. Jay B. Shumaker visiting from Detroit, Miss Humphrie reviews first aid kits, and 11 members attend Junior Aid. Plans for the Sept. 6 homecoming underway with about 100 at serenade.

J. B. Shumaker Rochester Jay B. Shumaker Detroit

The Stars Say For Wednesday August 26

The astrological column notes unforeseen upsets and obstacles on this day yet urges a steadfast sense of duty and fair play to overcome them. Birthday implications warn of frustration and sudden changes, but patience and tact can yield gratification and a just, worthy role amid trials.

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Eagles Reported Near Ruff Farm in Marion Township

Two large birds seen on Clyde Ruff farm in Marion Township are believed to be eagles. Family members say the birds are much larger than turkey buzzards with a four foot wingspan and have been sighted several times near the Ruff home.

Logan Clyde Ruff Marion Township Ruff

Civilian Defense Auxiliary Police Banquet Held

Auxiliary Police members gathered for a banquet Monday evening at the former American Legion headquarters on Main Street. Police Chief Lew Reynolds presided and the event overlapped with the group’s regular meeting. Committee members Nellis Smith and Harry Standiford led the banquet planning.

Logan Brief Social Notes

Guests at the home of Mr and Mrs John Bond included Earl N Campbell R M Henry Ernest D Edgar James A Bond and Mickey L Brown Columbus Also Donald Brunton and Charles Bond recently inducted into the U S Army are stationed at Jefferson Barracks Mo and Camp Grant Ill respectively

Myer engagement announced in West Logan

Ruth Myers daughter of Mr and Mrs John Myers West Logan to Harry Stephenson son of Mr and Mrs Ira Stephenson Logan announced. No wedding date set. Ruth employed at Anchor Hocking Glass Corp Lancaster plant while Harry works at Blosser's Restaurant.

Ruth Myers John Myers West Logan Harry Stephenson Ira Stephenson Logan Lancaster Anchor Hocking Glass Corp Miss Myers Blosser’s

Hostesses Planned for W S C S Meeting at First Methodist

Mrs. George Hengst's circle will host the W S C S of the First Methodist Church when the group meets Tuesday at the church. A program of entertainment follows the business session. All are invited to attend.

W. S&s C George Hengst First Methodist Church

Logan Dance Night Delayed Start At Coun try Club

Members are urged to attend a Saturday dance at the Hocking Hills Country Club with a 10 PM start to accommodate workers. Music will be by recordings. Logan personals note Harold Nixon of Columbus returned home after visiting Logan, Pvt James Foxx on furlough from Camp Lee, Virginia, visits relatives, and Mrs George Blake of New Lexington spent the weekend with her parents in Logan.

Hocking Hills Country Club Logan Harold Nixon Columbus James Foxx Camp Lee Virginia George Blake New Lexington Dan Roberts

Hocking County Tax Revenue Up Week Over Week

Sales tax collections in Hocking County for the week ending Saturday totaled 1222.27 dollars, per Treasurer Robert N. White. The figure shows a gain over the prior week's 1045.60 dollars.

Logan Hocking County Robert N. White Focking County White

Unemployment Benefits Fall in Athens Area in July

Unemployment payments in the Athens area dropped 11.2 percent in July from June, totaling 27 492.00 versus 30 974.91. Nationally, Ohio total benefits reached 1 099 102, down nearly 10 percent from June, while local new claims numbered 188. The average weekly benefit in the district was 12.64 with 540 recipients, and Ohio’s weekly state total was 21 694.

Logan Athens Thomas A. Wood Bureau of Unemployment Hocking Vinton Meigs Ohio Jayne

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