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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1944
Page
8
The Logan event, held at the high school and post office, featured ten vehicles including an amphibious duck and armored car. Attendees, mainly Logan pupils, gathered as the Sixth War Bond Drive began with a sunset retreat and six shots fired after a noon start delayed by motor trouble.
War bond campaign in Logan shows a quota of 426000 dollars. to date 162515.25 dollars sold and 263484.75 dollars remain to reach the target.
Logan Education Association held its annual dinner at the White House venue Wednesday evening. Chairman Miss Mary Eyerman led the arrangements with assistants including Misses Krinn Derr Rockhold Gosling and Mrs. Heinlein Jones among many attendees and special guests.
Local society items list guests, club events, hostesses, prize winners, and upcoming gatherings in Logan. Entries mention Mrs. Ben Evans, Akron. Mrs. Jack Baker, Ht. Pleasant Michigan. Mrs. Clarence Schemp. Mrs. Charles Huffman. and several clubs including Chummy Bridge, Fortnightly Club, Afternoon Contract Club, and Eastern Star. Visitors, personal notes, and hospital visits are noted along with upcoming hostess duties.
The second in a series workshop was conducted at Enterprise School on Wednesday making stuffed and wooden toys. The articles will be displayed at the county Christmas meeting on December 15 at Marahee Hall with Rockbridge and Green Township also entering toys. Materials and embroidery information are available from Miss Helen Evans at the extension office.
The Nondescript Club marked its 50th anniversary at the White House with a guided program by president Mrs. John Allen and a welcome from Mrs. James Smoot. Ohio University historian Prof. T. N. Hoover spoke on 50 years of the club and colonial religious freedom, with local figures cited and a review announcement for the public library program.
Logan county reports Fourth guaranty funds from the School Foundation Fund allocated to districts including Benton Falls Good Hope Gore Steen Laurel Laurelville Perry Murray City Salt Creek Starrweather Ward totaling 88 057 01 Attending Banquet Irma Hall Powers will attend the American Legion national commanders hanger in Columbus and stay with her sister and brother in law at 38 Auburn Ave.
Nelsonville reports the Rev. C. W Swingle of First Methodist Logan will speak at 7 PM at the local Methodist Church to conclude a week long preaching mission. Sunday services begin with Sunday School at 9 50 AM followed by a 10 30 AM sermon titled The Highest Law of Life. The Sunday evening service at 7 PM features Rev John Lloyd Evans of the Presbyterian Church.
Nelsonville social notes report CLASS MEETS Tuesday November 28 with Papinco pal Church confirmation class led by Fran G Smith meeting at Mrs William Meyers home on Washington Street. A lunch followed with many guests listed. M M Club plans gift exchange at Mrs Robert Wend’s Fort Street home as Christmas approaches. Also updated are Nelsonville personals detailing visiting relatives and returning servicemembers including Pvt John W Coakley returning to Seattle after overseas service and furlough.
Murray City ser ie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will entertain the District 4 series at a district Victory meeting and initiation on Sunday December 3 at 2 30 o clock. Harley E Gardell deputy grandworthy president will be the speaker. Lunch will be served after the session.
Twenty two registrants from Athens County left by bus for pre induction examination at Fort Hayes Columbus. James Leo Whitlatch of Myers Street Nelsonville named leader of the group.
Logan churches list December activities with services and choir plans. First United Brethren notes Christmas program December 24 at 7:30 and morning sermon on Universal Bible Sunday. Methodist outlines 10:30 worship, 9:00 Sunday School, and 7:00 evening service. Trinity Lutheran lists classes, Advent service, and Christmas rehearsals.
Calvin Smith on leave from Alaska visits family. Mrs. Helen Dennis and children of Chetz spend Sunday with her father Lafe Wolfe. Mrs. Cora Ellis visits relatives in Columbus for a few days.
Nelsonville's Sixth War Loan Drive reports $21 433 75 pledged of a $90 000 city quota, leaving $58 566 25 unpledged. Committee chair Don W Codding remains confident the campaign will meet the target by mid month as ward captains report varied progress.
Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post American Legion and Woman's Auxiliary organize Christmas gifts for Ohio veterans in hospitals. The drive, promoted via Eddie amor broadcasts, invites donations at J. D. Adamson Hoodlstts Betts Store with a December 10 deadline. slogan: Lets Give Gifts to Yanks Who Gave.
Nelsonville reports a completed west Walnut Street paving by the Public Service department. Knights of Pythias honored 35 and 50 year members at a turkey dinner, with guest speaker Charles Ater from Zanesville and 60 year veteran Henry Frank noted as oldest Knight of Pythias in the U.S. Also listed are church events, sales, and a fine for game of chance.
Members of the Woman's Missionary Society will sit in honor at the Church of Christ service at 10:30 Sunday for the annual Woman's Day. Rev. L. E. Evan will preach on Rebuilding With Christ urging Christian leadership worldwide. Loose offerings support missionary work. Bible School opens at 9:30 with George Barrows. Union service at 1:00 at the Methodist Church led by Rev. J Lily Evans.
Church of the Nazarene in Nelsonville posts weekly services for December 3 week. Sunday sessions at 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday service at 7 p.m. Evangelist S. Fileh will speak at 7 p.m. tonight and tomorrow night and close meetings with Sunday evening service.
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