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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1944
Page
8
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Nelsonville reports Staff Sergeant James W. Pitts resident at 195 St John St is awarded the Air Medal by presidential order for exceptional merit on five bomber missions over enemy Europe. His family learns the award will be presented by Fifth Service Command Fort Hayes with an officer to deliver. Pitts previously listed as missing then German prisoner. His brothers Wilbur and Dale Pitts also serve in the armed forces.
Pvt. Melvin E. Wolfe of Nelsonville R D No 2 died in Italy on November 1. Born August 15, 1923 he graduated Union Furnace High School in 1940. Inducted from Hocking County in April last year he went overseas in October. Wounded in February 1943 he earned the Purple Heart. He leaves his parents Mr and Mrs Ivan Wolfe a brother Ivan in France a wife Mrs Regina Downhour Wolfe and a one month old daughter he never saw.
Mr and Mrs Wid Hoskins of Doanville learned from the War Department that their son Pfe Delbert R Hoskins age 34 was killed in action in France on Nov 10 He volunteered and left Nelsonville for service May 12 1941 He had been overseas about a year with the Third Army He is survived by sisters Doris Ruth Wanda Ervin and brothers Paul Robert and Kenneth in various locations.
Nelsonville obit for Robert Bateman 71 who died Sunday morning after a four years illness. Body to Stout Funeral Home with calling hours. funeral Tuesday at 2 pm. Burial Greenlawn. Survived by sons Robert and George, daughter Mrs Mary Graham, and 13 grandchildren. wife Rose preceded him.
Nelsonville notes report a church social on December 5 at Poplar Street hosted by Mrs. Charles McNanway with Mrs. Mona Bateman assisting and a gift exchange. Hospital and birth news include Miss Helen Sargent recovering after an operation and the birth of Andrew Parks to Rev and Mrs Ralph Parks of Waynesville. Local visits note Elizabeth Byrd and Major and Mrs Lowell Burnell visiting, with California relatives Freddie Russell returning for holidays.
Nelsonville reports the death of Mrs. John Bond at her Logan home on Saturday. Survived by five daughters and three sons. Two daughters Mrs. Tena Campbell and Mrs. Mary Henry formerly lived in the city and visited often.
Cpl. Thomas Pritchard 34 USMC son Irvin Pritchard was killed in a Pacific theater demolitions demo when an unexploded charge in a crater detonated. He led a squad toward a fortified position and died alongside two other men. Company commander Lt. R. M. Hayes offers condolences and praise for Pritchard as an outstanding leader.
Edna Mae Nelson observed her third birthday with a party at her parents home on November 16. Guests included Vera Hutchinson Charlotte Barber Carolyn Barber Elizabeth Smith Roy Smith Janet Barber and others. Other local visits and movements of families are listed, including the move of Aaron McDonald family from Floodwood to Kimberly.
Wartime V Mail greetings dominate activity at Navy V-Mail stations led by Pearl Harbor with about 60 000 forms produced daily. Demand exceeds capacity as millions receive these season messages though colors are absent. The Navy asks families to reply by V Mail to ease airload. Red Cross coordinates emergency Europe to U S messages via Army radio through Red Cross channels.
Logan society notes report Mrs Russell Berlin hosting the Saturday Club luncheon with Helen Moore leading a Finland Forever program and Finlandia music. Births announced include a daughter to Cpl. and Mrs. Gerald Kinnison and a later baby in Athens, with multiple grandparents named and service connections noted.
Mrs Scott Braddock was hostess for a Sunday noon party commemorating three birthdays Desmond Braddock Cleo Montgomery and Mr M F Haley at her home on South Mulberry Street Others included Mrs W D Braddock from Akron with her husband Russell Montgomery and Miss Anna Marie Shorr
Sgt Jim Allen son of Mr and Mrs Frank Allen on a 30 day Logan furlough after three years in the Hawaiian Islands with the radio division of the Tth Air Force. Lt Wayne Hummel son of A R Hummel serving with the 79th Infantry on the Western Front. SSgt Carl Hoskins among Logan families in the South Pacific for 19 months. Pfe Robert Chute to record interview on December 8 at WOSU Columbus. Jimmie Adcock, Capital University student, has enlisted in the Navy.
Nelsonville report says Charhas Bowers pleaded guilty to assault and battery in the Mayor Miles Howe court and paid 10 dollars plus costs after affidavit by Walter Forrest. Frederick L. Miller of Logan was fined 5 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to an intoxication complaint. Trout with pink flesh contain more vitamin A than trout with white flesh.
Corporal George J. Evans son of Mr and Mrs George M Evans of near Logan has returned to the Crime General Hospital Cleveland for further treatment after 19 months overseas in Africa Italy and France. He was wounded in Italy and has earned the Purple Heart Bronze Star and Good Conduct Medal.
Logan Miss Thelma Keyes, Hocking County clerk of courts, announces these transfers in the department of motor vehicles during the month of November. Used Cars Filed 98 New Cars Filed 3 Mortgages Filed 69 Mortgages Cancelled 61 Total Receipts 136.80 Amount Paid to County 91.90 Amount Paid to State 44.90
Rev Clinton Swengel will address the Presbyterian Men's Club supper at the Presbyterian Church Wednesday evening in Logan.
Logan Lodge No. 452 B P O E held its annual memorial at the lodge rooms with Exalted Ruler Frank G. Brown presiding. Chaplain William J. Davis led the roll call. Rev. Cecil Harding Jones gave the memorial address and James Rees Jr. led taps with Melrose Harbaugh chairing the organizing committee.
Logan Junior High reports honor roll for the second six weeks with a 33 percent ninth grade rate and 16 percent for Grade 7 and 27 percent for Grade 8. Names listed include Mary Conkle, Louise Ellis, Marilyn Garverick, Shirley Larimer, and many others.
Logan area transfers list several deeds in Starr and Marion Townships. Catherine Sutton to Esther L ties involves 65 to 100 acres in Starr Township. J R Burgess and Anna E Burgess transfer to Raymond Zanner and Esther Zanner of Lot 8 Rangers Allotment Logan. Deborah Summers and Melvin Summers to Mark Burgess and Dorothy Burgess in Falls Gore Township Lot 19 Burgessville. S S Ruble and Alice Ruble to Clarence Reed and Bessie Reed in Marion Township 5 is 12 acres.
Mrs. James Smoot will chair the event as Kiwanis Club prepares its annual Ladies Night. The program follows a 6 o'clock dinner Tuesday evening at the White House.
Mrs. Anna M. Bond, 69, died Saturday night at home in Logan after a stroke on November 29. Survived by five daughters and three sons, plus four brothers and six sisters, funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. United Brethren Church with Rev. P. E. Wright officiating. burial Oak Grove Cemetery.
Logan and Mrs. Maxine Carrel of the Hocking County FSA office are preparing the next Timely Information bulletin. An accompanying health handbook for farm families is being mailed to district cooperators. Rev and Mrs A L Heyde attended the 50th wedding anniversary in Thornville on Sunday.
A group from the First Church of Christ Chauncey visited Athens Sunday night for the county young people's conference and social hour at the Athens Methodist Church.
A note on newborn venomous snakes describing hatchlings as tiny replicas of their parents, fully equipped with fangs and venom. The observation highlights how juvenile snakes resemble adults in both form and dangerous capability.
Logan United Bible Class of the U B Church held its annual rabbit supper Friday evening. Committee in charge: Willard Lyke Jim Hutchison Fred Hugh Herman Leonard Harry Sweazy and G W Byers. President Chas Barker led the business session and James Rutgers spoke. Attendees included Irwin Huston James Reese Rev A N Grueser R L James and others.
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