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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1942

Page

10

Hocking County men in U S armed services reach six hundred

Spokesmen for the Hocking County Selective Service Board report about 600 county men are now in the United States armed forces, including Army Navy Coast Guard and Marines. The group includes inducted and enlisted personnel with many abroad, and a 64 man contingent to depart for Ft Hayes after a breakfast at 7 A M with the American Legion Auxiliary. Officials anticipate a higher September quota.

Logan Hocking County Selective Service Board United States Armed Services Army Navy Coast Guards Marines Camp Shelby Miss Ft. Hayes American Legion Auxiliary Columbus American Legion

Schools Ready for Opening on September 8

Logan superintendent George E. Carr said final preparations are underway for the city schools opening on September 8, the day after Labor Day. Much annual work remains in several buildings, but he promised readiness by opening date.

Logan George E. Carr

Pennsville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Hospital Scene

Miss Helen van Fossen visited Miss Kathleen Butcher while Janet Lee Giles stayed with John Harris in Chesterhill. Lori, Lula Hiatt visited Clair Hiatt. Giles, Gebbes and Myers van Fossen families hosted guests. Mrs. Jesse Bailey admitted to Marietta Hospital for a transfusion aided by relatives. Wedding event noted as Marjorie Ballard wed in Cleveland.

Pennsville Helen van Fossen Kathleen Butcher Janet Lee Giles John Harris Chesterhill Lula Hiatt Beverlys Clair Hiatt Dewey Don Gebbes Myers van Fossen Ronald Lee Jones Athens County Fair Jack McIntorf Stewart Jesse Bailey Marietta Hospital Wayne Gebbes C. R Martin Lee van Fossen CC. R Martin Geddes Vana Rollin Emma Wagoner Cleveland Ted Ballard Marjorie Ballard J. B. Butcher Junior Mary Lou Beallisville Ruth Ann Butcher Beallsville

Crop Loan Agent To Visit Hocking

James R. Smoot county extension agent says Clarence Fealty will be in the local extension office on Wednesday September 2 from 10 30 to 11 30 a m to interview those seeking federal crop loans or to obtain loan information. A religious street meeting will follow Saturday at 7 30 p m in front of the Hocking County Court House with Rev Amos Hoover delivering the sermon and Clyde Goss in charge.

Logan James R. Smoot Clarence Fealty

Oak Grove Grange Plans Flag Presentation For Servicemen

Oak Grove Grange met Friday to plan a lecture hour program presenting a flag for members serving in different service branches. The public is invited, especially relatives and friends of the service men. An E. E. Shafer farm sale on September 5 will feature lunch by the home economics committee.

Oak Grove York Grange E. E. Shafer Cennett Cora Ruthers Athens George Thornton Charles Hartman Ray Johnson Nelsonville R.D Edith Evelyn Denna Monalee George Heightland Jesse Allen New Plymouth Paul Kenpord Priscilla Carbondale Wilbert Hartman Shirley Glouster W. F. Patton

Mansfield Funeral Held This Afternoon

Last rites for Miss Jessie Mansfield of Santa Monica California were held at 2 p m at Woodard Funeral Home. Rev Stanley Wiant officiated. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery. Daughter of the late Dr W D Mansfield who formerly practiced here.

Logan Jessie Mansfield Santa Monica Calif Woodard Funeral Stanley Wiant Oak Grove Mansfield W. D. Mansfield

Lau Derback Baby Born by Caesarean at Cherrington

Mr and Mrs Max Lau derback of Nelsonville are the parents of a son born by Caesarean operation at Cherrington Hospital Thursday afternoon.

Logan Max Lauderback Nelsonville Cherrington Hospital

Hospital patient Logan-Roger Wood treated in tonsil surgery

Logan-Roger Wood of Nelsonville underwent a tonsillectomy at Cherrington Hospital on Thursday and was discharged that evening. The piece also notes Molly Pitcher’s real name as Mary Hays and her nickname for carrying water to soldiers.

Leaves Logan Roger Wood Nelsonville Cherrington Hospital Molly Pitcher Mary Hays

Fresh Tomato Period Set Aug 24 To Sept 5

Logan reports extension agent James R Smoot designates August 24 to September 5 as the fresh tomato period. East of the Mississippi retailers will promote tomatoes amid the record harvest and urge broad public use with recipes and serving ideas.

Logan James R. Smoot Mississippi River Agricultural Extension Office

Tar Hollow Leaders To Meet Saturday

Logan Ohio a Tar Hollow Extension Camp Association executive committee will meet Saturday at 9 30 a m at the Court House to review the financial report and outline plans for next years camp sessions James R Smoot county extension agent announced Smoot who was general camp manager said all camp periods this year were highly successful financially and in achievement

Logan Tar Hollow Extension Camp Association Court House James R. Smoot Smoot

Pilgrim Holiness Church Announces Sunday Schedule

LOGAN The West Logan Pilgrim Holiness Church will hold Sunday School at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 a m with Rev W B Appleman delivering the sermon The Young People Society meets at 7 p m Ada Steele in charge Regular evening services begin 7 30 p m Baptismal services are set for 2 p m at Falls Mill bridge

Logan West Logan

Logan Brief Social Notes

Lutheran Youth Group met at the Raubers country home for a regular gathering with a business session and social hour. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Rauber and Carl Moyer, with numerous Logan residents listed as members or attendees.

Abandoned Bicycle Recovered On Route 33 Near Logan

Probation Officer Alfred Campbell reports an abandoned bicycle near the Midway filling station on U S Route 33 north of Logan has been recovered. He has not yet identified the owner. A second nearby abandoned vehicle was recovered last week and returned to its owner.

Logan Midway U. S. Route 33 Alfred Campbell Campbell

Honor Panel Under Construction for Hocking County Servicemen

Logan Kiwanis Club sponsors an 8 by 16 foot glass panel to honor current and future Hocking County service men. John Meek will inscribe names while Anthony Cook builds the illuminated panel at Worthington Park. Donations cover half the cost with the rest from the community, directed to Fred B. Burchfield, club treasurer.

Hocking County LOGAN Logan Kiwanis Club Committee Worthington Park John Meek Anthony Cook Kiwanis Club Fred B. Burchfield

Treasurer's Office To Stay Open Saturday

Hocking County property owners were told the treasurer will keep the Logan office open Saturday afternoon to allow rural residents to pay their annual taxes before the September 1 deadline. White noted rationing and fewer city trips mean one trip can cover both tax payment and weekly shopping.

Logan Robert N. White Hocking County White

FBI Removes James Mills To Columbus

Logan James Oliver Mills aged 31, an accused draft evader, was moved from Hocking County Jail to Columbus by FBI agents. Sheriff Floyd Duffy said Mills, found hiding in his parents Ash Cave attic, will face federal arraignment before Judge Mell G. Underwood Sr. in Columbus. Two other Hocking County draft dodgers remain in prison.

Logan James Oliver Mills Hocking County Columbus Federal Bureau of Investigation Floyd Duffy Mills Duffy Ash Cave Mell G. Underwood

Logan Industrial Gardens Contest Winners To Be Announced

Logan county extension agent James R Smoot said entries in the Logan Industrial Gardens Contest have been judged by plant committees and awards will be announced soon. He noted the number of entrants was disappointing and some awards were reduced due to limited participation.

Logan James R. Smoot Logan Industrial Gardens Smoot

Logan Graham Enlists in Naval Reserve at Ohio State

Logan Graham of Logan enlisted in the U S Naval Reserve at Ohio State University as notified to the local board on Thursday. He joined on August 24 and is the son of Mr and Mrs Fred Graham. Mrs McKee I ll Logan reported as ill at her Church Street home under medical care. Mrs Paul Lunsford and infant son discharged from Charlottesville Hospital Thursday afternoon.

Queen Vashti Rebekah Lodge Logan Rebekah Lodge Shawnee Wilber Lightfoot Margaret L. Kistler Ruby Lehman Purl Lehman Gayle Hill Amanda Lehman Corning Crooksville New Straitsville Margaret F. Kistler Louisville James H. Larson Mary Jo R. J. Henglin Larson Church St Jean Weltner Denzil Weltner San Antonio Texas Richard Sparnow U. S. Army Columbus William Rafferty William Mary Belle Scholl Ralph Moorhead Akron Raymond Manus Stanton Pond Ohio Willam Maxwell West School Harriet Sater Maxwell Greenville Marilyn Jean Mary Connor Emma Hall Lena Mack Cora Schultz Francis ‘Loole Virginia Butterfield Chicago Roy Butterfield Joan Wright Vera Brashares Robert Wright Graham U. S. Naval Reserve Ohio State University Hocking County Selective Service Board Fred Graham McKeef David McKeex Church Street Paul Lunsford Cherrington Hospital

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