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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1942
Page
10
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Perry E. Smith, about 48, a World War I veteran and former Grove City resident, was critically injured when his car left U S Route 33 one mile south of Logan and hit a brick culvert buttress. He was taken to Cherrington Hospital with multiple injuries. Relatives are being sought.
Mrs. Pearl Lanning of New Plymouth underwent a major operation Tuesday morning and is in satisfactory condition. Miss Ruth Lewis of Nelsonville Rural Route was admitted Tuesday for a major surgical procedure. Mrs. Harry Evans of Nelsonville was admitted Tuesday for major surgery. The Rev. Edna Hughes of Logan had a minor surgery at Cherrington Hospital on Monday.
Logan county extension agent James R. Smoot warns farmers of a Hessian Fly surge and urges observing the October 3 fly free sowing date to safeguard next year’s wheat. He also recommends treating wheat with ceresan at a half ounce per bushel to prevent stinking smut.
Funeral services for Mrs. Armitta Ingmire widow of George Ingmire were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the United Brethren Church in Logan. Rev. E B White officiated and burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Union Furnace 4-H Club projects will be judged by James R. Smoot county extension agent on Thursday at 7 15 p m at Union Furnace School. All members who have completed their projects for judging are asked to attend this meeting.
Charles Achauer was named chairman of the Democratic Central Committee at a Logan meeting. Pearl Wolfe was approved informally as chairman of the Democratic executive committee by the appointive panel including Harold Ewart and Johnny Eberst. Joseph Archer was named secretary of the central committee to succeed Claude Bright.
Logan High School Chieftains will hold their first scrimmage Friday at the hilltop field after a week of light drills. Coach Clarence Mackey plans multiple lineups around veterans to form a first unit. An Alumni-Varsity game was cancelled due to Ohio High School Athletic Association rules. a later mid-season showcase is possible.
Albert Anderson files for divorce from Dessie Anderson in the Court of Common Pleas alleging gross neglect of duty. The couple married February 9 1913 near South Bloomingville and have four minor children.
Logan Rectenwald stationed at Great Lakes Naval Training Station Illinois spends an eight day furlough here. Enterprise Victory 4-H Club to host a wiener roast at Rachelmacher's Park Thursday inviting all members to bring a guest.
Rev Gilbert Courtney announces a baptismal service at 7 30 p m Wednesday in the Trimble Church of Christ baptistery for three candidates Mrs Clyde Canter and daughters Virginia and Barbara all of whom united with the Taylor Ridge Church of Christ last Sunday morning in a formal transfer of membership
Mrs. Ruth Benning ton, county home demonstration agent, shares a sugarless apple butter method for Hocking County farm women. Prepare by curing apples, boiling sweet cider to half, add apples, cook to thickness, sweeten with corn syrup, then seal in sterilized jars.
Logan Everett Jacoby, county relief director, said the distribution of relief commodities to county relief clients started Wednesday morning. Clients will receive commodities at the regular centers on the scheduled days.
Logan: the Hocking County Selective Service Board reclassified and interviewed registrants during its regular meeting Monday evening at the headquarters in the Court House.
A Logan City Council meeting on Tuesday night lasted seven minutes. The council did not appoint a councilman-at-large to replace William Miller, leaving the vacancy to Mayor Denzil Weltner. The mayor’s candidate is reportedly favored by all members. Councilman John Tipton announced the alley near the Presbyterian Church has been repaired to the owners’ satisfaction, with service director R. R. Loomis authorized to complete alley repairs.
Announcement reports the marriage of Miss Judith A. Anthony formerly of Logan to Herschel C. Scofield in Santa Cruz California at the Christian Church. Rev Ted Lyman officiated Saturday night. The bride attended Logan High School and the groom a Santa Cruz high school class of 1940. The groom is stationed at Alameda California with the U S Air Corps.
Plan Party officers urge Glenora Council members to attend the regular meeting Thursday at 8 pm. A January February July and August birthday party is being organized by the arranging committee. The Lutheran Youth Group to hold its regular meeting at the Raubers home with 7 pm gathering at the Lutheran Church.
Chauncey Blackford a 15 year old in Chauncey Ohio is reported slightly improved after weeks with a spinal ailment at University Hospital Columbus He will appreciate hearing from friends at Isolated Ward University Hospital Columbus O His parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Blackford along with sisters Juanita Illa and brother Johnnie visited him in Columbus Monday.
The Plains Methodist Church observed its 100th anniversary with a two day event August 22 23. Notables attended including former residents C J McCullough supervised the reunion and Rev Ward Radford spoke at the morning service. A basket dinner and varied musical programs featured many local singers and groups led by M O Bryan and Rev C S Palmer.
Funeral service for the late Mrs. Robert Hixson drew relatives from across the region. Among out of town attendees were Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Hixson and sons John Porter and Richard Melvin, plus numerous relatives from Catlettsburg Athens Columbus Painesville Middleport Nelsonville The Plains and other communities.
Mary Rivers of Akron visiting Chauncey at Fennell home for two weeks. Mrs. Fennell showing modest improvement after months of illness. Chauncey guests include Ray Tucker and visitors from Dayton Patty and Jerry Juniper and Pauline Donaldson of Athens. Bennie Harrison from Dayton spent weekend with Harrioon family. Mary Helen Sweeney in Marion visiting Phillips and Sweeney households. Stella Moyer visiting relatives in Columbus for the week.
The Millfield Church of Christ will hold an ice cream and cake social on its church lawn this Saturday Aug 29 with serving starting at 6 o clock. In other news Daddy, 13 year old son of Mr and Mrs William Stadler The Plains, underwent a ton-
Frank A Cline and family members travel to Piqua for several weeks with work in the city. Frank A Cline spends a few days back in Chauncey with relatives on E Main Street and visits son John Cline and family in Mill Street Chauncey. Mr and Mrs Michael Danko announce the birth of a seven pound son at their Millfield home on Monday August 24.
A group of 64 Hocking County men will depart Logan Saturday morning for Ft. Hayes Columbus to begin active U S Army service after a two week furlough. The sendoff includes a breakfast hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary with Selective Service Board members and clergy present.
Victor Nixon, former Logan youth and Logan High School and Ohio University graduate, was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the field artillery at Ft. Sill Oklahoma after completing training at the Officers Candidate School. He is the son of Mr and Mrs B O Nixon.
Kenneth R. Fitzgerald reports Logan, Farmers and Merchants Bank, Logan Post Office, and Murray City Post Office sales totals for Series E war bonds. Periods ending August 24 August 22 show 3 993 75 2 137 50 and 262 50 respectively. The campaign aged 87 years and cites local turnout.
Logan Hocking County Auditor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald was taken to the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland for observation and treatment ahead of a planned operation. He had undergone an operation several months earlier.
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