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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1944
Page
18
The Army Caravan delivering C rations in Logan reached noon Thursday after motor trouble and served more than 300 people despite cold winds and snow. Ten vehicles attended the Sixth War Bond Drive at the Logan high school and post office, with a sunset gun signaling retreat. The quota was $426,000. $316,? sold. $263,484.75 remaining.
Logan Education Association held its annual dinner at the White House with Mary Eyerman in charge of arrangements. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert, Dr. W L Strous from the State Department of Education, and numerous staff and family members. musical selections featured bassoon, saxophone, and piano performances.
Logans notes guests and winners at Chummy Bridge and Fortnightly Club gatherings. Prizes awarded to Mrs. Ross Adcock and Mrs. Kart Poling with Mrs Baker as guest winner. future hostesses planned. Also features Eastern Star dinner honoring retiring matron Mrs. Frank Larimer and various local visits and hospital news from Logan and nearby areas.
An all day workshop at Enterprise School on Wednesday featured staff made wooden and staffed toys. The articles will be displayed at a county wide Christmas meeting December 15 at Marahea Ball. Other groups entering include Rockbridge and Green Township. Patents and information on toy making can be secured from Miss Helen Fivans at the extension office.
Members of the Nondescript Club and guests gathered at the White House to celebrate the Golden Anniversary. The program featured Mrs. John Allen and Mrs. James Smoot with remarks on the club’s history, a lecture by Prof T M Hoover, and performances by Rev. Clinton Swengel and others.
Fourth quarterly payment from the School Foundation Fund has been received and allocated to county districts. Totals amount to 39 927 61 with Benton, Falls, Gore, Green, Laurel, Mur ray City and others listed. Also noted is Mrs Ima Hall Powers attending the American Legion national commanders banquet in Columbus and staying with relatives for the weekend.
The Rev W Swingls of First Methodist will speak at 7 pm at the Methodist Church concluding the week long preaching mission. Regular services begin with Sunday School at 9 50 am and a morning sermon at 10 30 titled The Highest Law of Life. The union Sunday service is at 7 pm with Rev John Liord Evans of the Presbyterian Church delivering the sermon.
Nelsonville reports $21 433 75 pledged toward a $94 006 city quota in the Sixth War Loan Drive with an unpledged balance of $58 566 25. Committee chair Don W Codding leads the effort. ward captains include Blake Mechem Roy Tomlinson Dr James Wilson and Earl Washburn with specified ward totals.
Nelsonville community notes cover Episco pal Church confirmation class gathering hosted by Frank G. Smith at Mrs. William Meyer’s home with a buffet and guests named. Also, M. M. Club plans an exchange of gifts at a Fort Street home as the Christmas party nears. Plus, Nelsonville personals list locals visiting relatives and a furlough return from overseas service.
Logan churches outline Christmas programs and weekly services. First United Brethren highlights a December 24 Christmas program at 7:30 p.m. and 10:15 a.m. worship with a universal Bible Sunday theme. Methodist Church lists 10:30 a.m. worship and 7:00 p.m. evening service with sermon on Luther and the Reformation. Trinity Lutheran details Advent services, Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., Divine Service at 10:40 a.m., and multiple postures including choir, adult classes, and confirmation.
Murray City hero of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will host District 4 at a district Victory meeting and initiation on Sunday December 3 at 2 30. Harley E Gardell deputy grand worthy president will be the speaker. Lunch will close the session.
Twenty two registrants from Athens County Selective Service Board No 2 left by bus for pre induction examination at Fort Bayes Columbus. James Leo Whitlatch of Nelsonville Myers St was named leader of the group.
Calvin Smith on leave from Alaska visits family. Mrs. Cora Ellis travels to relatives. Mrs. Helen Dennis and children visit Lafe Wolfe. Major surgery for Cora Ellis in Athens. Sunday services in Zion Ridge led by Rev Dickson. Episcopal Holy Communion in Nelsonville by Rev Atkinson. confirmation class Monday. Mayor fines John Partlow $500 for game of chance. Rummage sale postponed. Rev William J Walton to preach in Nelsonville on Dec 3. Parsons family in England learns son Eldred G Parsons has arrived there. D of P to hold benefit in Murray City on Dec 4.
Valley Lodge No 169 Knights of Pythias marked 35 and 50 year members with a turkey dinner at the K of P Hall. Guest speaker Charles Ater of Zanesville announced Supreme Grand Lodge projects and presented a 35 year certificate to Pearl Hutchinson. others honored include John Culp, George Wend, and Henry Frank the oldest living Knight in the U S with over 60 years in the order. Ater and fellow officers spoke as the group reflected on long service and future Supreme session in Tulsa next August.
Nelsonville Glenford Dagen Post reports American Legion and Woman's Auxiliary collect Christmas gifts for Ohio veterans in hospitals. Contributions accepted at J. D. Adamson Hoodletts and Betts Store until December 10 with the slogan Lets Give Gifts to Yanks Who Gave.
Women of the Church of Christ will occupy seats of honor at the 10 30 a m Sunday service for the annual Woman's Day focusing on world missions. Rev L E Evans will preach on Rebuilding with Christ and offering income will aid the missionary cause. Bible School starts at 9 30 with George Barrows superintendent. Union service follows at 7 p m at the Methodist Church with Rev J Lloyd Evans preaching.
Schedule of services at the Church of the Nazarene Nelsonville for December 3 week includes Sunday at 9 30 am and 7 pm Thursday 7 p m Evangelist 7 S Fitch will speak at 7 p m tonight and tomorrow night and will close the special meetings with the evening service Sunday.
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