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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1941

Page

3

Logan City Defense Council Board Named by Mayor

Logan mayor Dallas Kinser announced the complete Civilian Defense Council setup after meetings with Howard Kirk. The group will be certified to the Ohio State Defense Council and a full meeting will be held to brief division heads and assign personnel for utilities health education safety welfare and other city needs.

Athens Messenger Athens, Ohio Logan City Defense Council Board Logan Civilan Defense Council Dallas Kinser Howard EB. Kirk Kinser Ohio State Defense Council Howard KB. Kirk William T. Clapp Earl Elberfeld H. G Southard Department of Health George E. Carr Department of Education W. D. Braddock Erwin Matheny Clinton Webb Clarence Blosser James R. Smoot Forest Keck G. Raymond Robinson Carl M. Wahl R. S. Rochester Frank W Harden C. R. Eberst Harley Meyer Dr. H. M Boocks Roy R. Weller Eber Mowery

Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Offices Close for Christmas

All BU C offices will close on December 25 26 27 and January 1. Claims reporting dates shift with the holiday week ending Saturday and with special notes for Mc Arthur claimants.

McArthur

Soldier home on two weeks furlough to Rockford

Sergeant James Huff of Rockford Illinois arrived Monday for a two weeks furlough to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Walter Huffman. He is stationed at Camp Grant.

Logan James Huffman Rockford Ill Walter Huffman Camp Grant

Wreck Involving Logan Huston and Harry Ni near Mt Tabor Church

Logan Huston of Marion Township and Harry Ni hiser of Logan were involved in a minor Route 664 collision Monday near Mt Tabor Church. The incident occurred in the roadway with no serious injuries reported.

Logan Chauncey Huston Marion Township Harry Nihiser Mt. Tabor Church

Change Distribution Dates in Hocking Co

Relief director Everett Jacoby announces a shift in surplus commodity distribution in Hocking County. The fast end will be served Friday while Logan distribution occurs Saturday at the warehouse and the west part of the county on Monday instead of Thursday. Commodities include white flour beans and apples.

Logan Everett Jacoby

Logan Women Injured in Head-On Route 33 Crash

A Logan trio returning from Columbus were injured when their car collided head on with another on U.S. Route 33 near the Fairfield County line. Mrs. Hammon suffered leg fractures and facial injuries. Mrs. Harden had a deep facial laceration and chest injuries. Amy Lou Hammon had minor injuries. All were taken to Lancaster Hospital. The other driver, William L. Herrod of Columbus, also injured, faces potential reckless driving charges after skidding into the Harden car while trying to pass.

LOGAN Columbus Fairfield County Lawrence Harden Jerry L. Hammon Amy Lou Hammon Harden

Millfield Social Notes December County Club Meeting

A December Millfield record shows the County Club meeting at Mrs Celia Boudinot farm home. Quilting and rug sewing followed, with Hazel Boudinot Pauline Bolin Bessie Wemmer Clara Theisen Velma Wemmer present and Olive Brookins Eda Heffken Bessie Petit as guests.

Millfield County Club Celia Boudinot Madeline Boudinot Hazel Boudinot Pauline Bolin Bessie Wemmer Clara Theisen Velma Wemmer Olive Brookins Eda Heffken Bessie Petiit Pocahontas Lodge Carl Moody Joe Moody Navy Harley McNabb Columbus Douglas Hemsley Racine Ladies Aid Society Methodist Church Mamie Chadwell Elsie Misner Frances Wallace Maxine Boudinot J. E. Wade West Millfield Lawrence Wallace Sharma Lee W. P. Brown

Divorce Petition Filed Against William H Border in Ohio Court

Sarah C Border filed for divorce in Athens County Court of Common Pleas Cause No 17903. Hearing set for on or after January 23 1942. Attorney Woolley and Rowland represents the petitioner.

William H. Border Thirteenth Street Washington, D. C Sarah Border Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Sarah C. Border Woolley Rowland

Euterpean Club Celebrates Logan Anniversary Party

Logan marks forty years of musical study and appreciation with an Euterpean Club open house at the White House. Mrs. Harley Meyer hosted as Mrs. R. R. Lanning and others arranged the program. Members recalled early founders in 1901 and featured period speakers and performances by the club choir and guest artists.

Logan Euterpean Club White House Harley Meyer R. R Lanning Alfred Carpenter George Clayton Shaw Martha Yerges Newark Margaret Lutz Herbert Harrington F. M. McKay C. E. Bowen Miss Lutz Oleg James Ray Smoot Meyer Frank Blasius Lanning Ohio Federation of Music Clubs Adams Lake Griffes Poulenc Helen Boocks Charity Hageman Malofte Gounod Joe McLinn Bessie Briscoe David Centner Velene Ackers Columbus Helen Brocks Lancaster William Payne Walter Kleinschmidt Harry Reeves Jessie McMani G. R. Robinson Clinton Webb Darley Kitchen Carl Harsh Russell Montgomery Dayton Schultheis Hallie Grimes Frank Brown George Lehman Will Hansel John R. Pierce C. F. Rauch James Winters John Wellman Robert Work Roswell Perkins Gerald Lanning George Wonn Joe Case Earl Elberfeld Corn Brown George Goulding Russell Berlin Robert Keynes Lester Risch Charles Notestone Margaret Cook Jane Wheeler Betty Smoot Minnereen Burke Gertrude Bliss Precious Correll Mary Blasius Wilhelmine Deissel

Cameo Club Hosts Christmas Dinner and Gift Exchange

The Cameo Club dined at Miller Coffee Shop Monday at 7 PM with pine cone decor and blue cellophane favors. Afterward members visited Mrs. Frank Lorimer on W Hunter St for a social hour and gift exchange.

Miller Cameo Club Frank Larimer W. Hunter St Pauline Cheshire Betty Kessler Constance Schultz Howard Funk Merritt Rheinscheid Margaret Rechenwald Mable Blosser Evelyn Miller Gertrude Miller

Disney Whistler Perks Logan Students in Brief Visit

Junior and senior high students and Central building sixth graders heard Ernest Nickel in a whistling program at the high school auditorium Tuesday afternoon. Nickel, employed by Walt Disney, whistled tunes from Snow White and other pictures during a surprise appearance after his car broke down and parts were awaited in Zanesville.

Logan Ernest Nickel Nickel Walt Disney Zanesville

Shines Bowling Team Beats Kroger in All Star League

The Shines Bar and Grill team won two of three games at Lancaster Monday evening against Kroger in the All Star league though they trailed in total pins. Scores omitted here.

Logan — Shines Bar and Grill Lancaster Kroger

Donations Help Fund For Selectee Breakfast

Donations from individuals have been received for the breakfast fund to feed selectees leaving for induction, announced at the Selective Service office. More funds are needed as no money remained after the last group was fed.

Logan Selective Service Army Navy Marine Corps

Will Meet North High Friday Night in Columbus Games

Both the varsity and reserves travel to Columbus Friday to play North High. They will be led by Coach Tom Bender with assistants Marion All en Kaye Blosser and C R Eberst and overseen by Principal Fred Burchfield.

Logan Columbus North High Tom Bender Marion Allen Kaye Blosser C. R. Eberst Fred Burchfield

Arthur' Boring Undergoes Operation At Cherrington

Gore undergoes an operation for her nia Tuesday at Cherrington Hospital. Mr and Mrs W W Marks injured recently in an automobile accident are steadily improving.

Logan Arthur’ Boring Gore Cherrington Hospital W. W. Marks

Logan meeting on repair at car shop shed removal

Logan officials and James Rayburn with Columbus Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad officials discussed repairs as the erecting shed is removed at the car shop group in Logan.

Logan F. O. Wright James Rayburn Columbus, Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Carshop

Cantata Soloists Highlight Christmas Program

Eva Jane Ed son sang a solo and Wileva Evans the solo part in Jesus Our Lord from the cantata Chimes of the Holy Night. Letha Hiles Jane Karshner Arlene Carr Helen Haas and accompanist Jean Ann Prather performed. Mrs Fred Burenhfield led the program and read on Origin of Christmas Legends. Three recordings Adestes Fidelis Silent Night and Der Tannenbaum were played. A grab bag gift exchange closed the meeting with 20 members and one guest Miss Mary Wolfe.

Eva Jane Edson Wileva Evans Jesus Our Lord Letha Hiles Jane Karshner Arlene Carr Helen Haas Jean Ann Prather Fred Burenhfield

Legionnaires Urged To Help In War Crisis

Logan post American Legion meets with Commander Otto Sharp urging members to support the wartime effort. Holly Rogers notes district activity. Logan reports 120 members, Murray City 49, Laurelville 19. posts exceed quotas. A $25 Red Cross donation is approved and civil defense committee work is announced.

Logan American Legion Otto Sharp McArthur District 8 Holly Rogers Glouster Murray City Laurelville Roy Vanatta Red Cross Frank Judy Civil Defense Committee Dallas Kinser Lynch George F. Brown Sumner Martin Andrew Coakley Murray City Legionnaires Howard Brooker John Maraz Frank Charles Murphy Eph Bernard John Sabo Earl Storer Eber Poling Alfred Andrews Martin Sarina

Crew Razing Huge Carshops Shed

Logan Bryant Wrecking Co. brings 20 men to Koran to dismantle the largest carshop shed recently sold to Marion Steam Shovel Co. It will take several days to remove the building and 500 tons of steel plus 300 tons of glass sash and corrugated siding are involved.

Logan—Bryant Wrecking Co Columbus Koran Marion Steam Shovel Co

Infant Carr Dies at Five Days in Logan Area

Five day old Charles Robert Carr died at 9 45 last night at the Logan home. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Roland Carr. The father is in the Army stationed at Fort Ord California. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

Logan Charles Robert Carr Roland Carr Ft. Ord California

Logan Shaw safe after Pearl Harbor attack in Honolulu

Todd Shaw reports son Neil Shaw is uninjured in the Pearl Harbor raid. Logan Shaw arrived in Honolulu on December 3 and is stationed there with no injuries.

NEA Knox Pearl Harbor Secretary of the Navy Frank .Knox Edward Moore Naval Air Station Washington Hawaii Arizona Logan Todd Shaw Neil Shaw Honolulu

Logan Man Seeks Birth Certificate to Enlist in Merchant Marine

Jess Columber, barred from army due to age at Sandusky, travels to Logan to obtain a birth certificate and plans to enroll in the merchant marine.

Logan Jess Columber Sandusky Merchant Marine

Brother of Miss Lucille Oeffler Safe in Manila

Lieutenant Kenneth Oeffler, brother of Miss Lucille Oeffler, was declared safe in Manila after serving in the Philippines for several months.

Logan Lucille Oeffler Kenneth Oeffler Manila Philippines

Edward Healy Plans Vacation in Cincinnati and Beyond

Edward Healy a Chesapeake and Ohio roundhouse foreman discusses upcoming travel plans to Cincinnati and other destinations. Healy indicates time off and potential sightseeing stops while remaining with his railway duties in mind.

Logan Edward Healy Chesapeake and Ohio Round House Cincinnati

Swango Sues for Divorce in Gallia County Suit

Courtney C. Swango of Bidwell seeks a divorce from her spouse in Gallia County amid claims of gross neglect. The couple has no children.

Gallipolis Courtney C. Swango Bidwell

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BUC Continents Ameche Bennett Raymond Walburn Eric Blore Stark Country Franchot Carol Bruce Hocking Co Charles Frazier Jack Voris J. E. Bailey Athens W. A. Ruth Francis D. White Said County Howard Kirk Smoot Charles Bell T. S T. S. Club Howard Wiseman Carbon Hill Mary Roegge John Dennen Rte. 3 Don Daw Jey Jesse Devol Edgar Stedwill Robert Hardy Clarence Lehman Garland Hawk Roegge Joe Blosser Charles Courtney Rte. 1 Miss Roegge Sigma Phi Gamma John Shaw Virginia Fitzgerald Fanchion Blackstone Mrs. Saxton D. D. Bridge Club H. D. Saxton Judson Shriner Shriner A. T. Spears Charles Smith James Barker Magdalene Judy Lawrence Adcock United Brethren Church James Rees E. Front St Clarence Chute Zora Marks Homer Allen Chute Helen Allen Merlin Whitcraft Oya Green Margaret Sangster Harriet Sater Franklin Kerr Guild Presbyterian Church Disney Whistler Shines Logan— Appleman Struble Ee Eee Essen Dean Intéuencenw Roberts Ame Ewe Columber Ee Lancaster— Spung Heese van Horn Logan Hospital Legionnaires Jaranty Cowmpan S. Court St Sanders Mgr The Solis Everett Women's Black Zapon Pompons Romeos Zapon Everett Arctics Mises
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