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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1943

Page

6

Rotary speaker portrays Stalin era Russia as dominant future power

Simon Michael Davidson of Lima declares Russia poised to dominate world affairs for a century at the Logan Rotary Institute of Understanding. He argues Communism wanes in Russia, praises Stalin as a visionary leader, notes non aggression pact with Germany, and cites wartime costs. Music by Logan High School octet closes the program.

Soviet Union Simon Michael Davidson Lima Ohio Logan Rotary Club Institute of Understanding Russia Davidian Turkey America Bethany College West Virginia Yale University United States Trotsky Stalin Roosevelt Winston Churchill Davidion Germany Ukraine Logan High School Minnie Louise Bowen Mary Jane Lanning

Juveniles Sent to Lancaster Industrial School for Theft

Probate Judge E L Ewing reported two Union Furnace boys were sentenced to Lancaster Boy's Industrial School after a string of petty thefts at the Union Furnace school. One nearly eighteen years old faces 30 days in which he may enlist to avoid the Boy's School. Three other juveniles remain under court supervision in connection with the thefts.

Logan E. L. Ewing Union Furnace Lancaster B.S

Christmas Icicles and Lights Sale Ad

A compact shopper notice lists holiday icicles and lights priced at around 1.39 each. Includes a brief call to buy as Christmas decorations.

Seaman John Amnah Wounded in South Pacific War Action

Word received by his parents says Seaman John Amnah son of Mr and Mrs John Amnah has been wounded in action in the South Pacific theater. No condition details were provided in the telegram from the War Department.

Logan John Amnah South Pacific Theater War Department

Births Lead Deaths in Last Month in Hocking County

Miss Josephine Iles, Hocking County registrar of vital statistics, reports November totals show 17 births and 16 deaths in the county. Logan City had 8 births and 7 deaths, while the county posted 9 births and 9 deaths. Births include boys to Carter, Ritchason, Cyrus families. girls to Poling, Gainer, Elkins, Weaver, Harris, Kilbarger. Logan City births to Raines Wolfe Jones Wilson Leach and Edward Wolfe. girls to Clouston and Mitchell. Delayed registrations add three male births: Lanning, Ross, Mathias.

Logan Hocking County Josephine Iles Logan City Kenneth W. Carter, Sr Walter H. Ritchason Paul E. Cyrus Earl C. Poling Wilbert Gainer Lemuel H. Elkins Doyle L. Weaver Charles E. Harris Charles Mitchell Willard Lanning Robert B. Ross John W. Mathias

Forty Logan and Hocking County Men Face Induction Tests

Forty Logan and Hocking County registrants underwent screening exams at the courthouse Wednesday night as part of U S armed forces induction preparations. Those approved will join future contingents. exams were led by city and county health physicians with Dr H G Southard assisting. Twelve sailors inducted at Columbus last week reported to Great Lakes Naval Training Station for boot camp.

Logan Logan and Hockings County Court House U. S H. G. Southard Navy Columbus Great Lakes Naval Training Station

Logan Woman Attacked by Dog in West Logan

Howard Brooks Logan County dog warden said he is holding a dog for observation after it bit Mrs. Goldie Smith of West Logan on Saturday. Smith suffered painful lacerations to both hands while helping the ill dog owner. injuries were treated by a local physician.

Logan Howard Brooks Hocking County Goldie Smith West Logan

Local Hospital News From Logan and Haydenville

Logan Hospital discharged Reece Thompson of Murray City after a major surgery at Cherrington Hospital two weeks earlier. Haydenville couple Clarence Nihizer announce the birth of a son at Cherrington Hospital by Caesarean section with Craven Nihizer and John Bond as grandparents.

Logan Reece Thompson Murray City Cherrington Hospital Clarence Nihizer Haydenville Craven Nihizer John Bond

Logan Social Notes Annual Christmas party and society updates

The Business and Professional Women's Club held its Christmas party at Blosser's Restaurant and the McCray home with Velva Brashares presiding. Reports on blood donor drives were given by Garnet Sheets and Marie Lines, followed by cultural Christmas customs and a gift exchange. Other items report a Delta Theta Tau party, stork shower for Faye Bailey at Lion Street, bingo prizes, and upcoming meetings and society events in December and January.

Madge Faith Wright Arthur Stevens Brashares Jacob Keller Mary McCray Mary Blasius Florence Bort Cora Brown Gladys Clutton Mary Connor Newell Grooms Georgia Hansel Emma Hall Charlene Huffman Thelma Keyes Krinn Eva Mack Minnette McCray Emma Petty Neal Shaw Miss Sheets Miss Lines Hilda Smith Stevens Clara Stone Gladys Webb Hester Lee White George Wonn Madge Wright Opal Wylie Elizabeth Armstrong Mary Lemon Margaretta Hudson Delta Theta Tau Sorority White House Ella Louise Hammon Ruth Roberts Dorothy Roberts Marguerite King Mary Elizabeth Eberst Mildred Struble Mary Alice Brown Ray Ellen Garverick Ruth Riggs Jo Rush Mary Sloan Delores Hildebrandt Mary Martin Ross Adcock Karlotta Schmitter Jeanne S. Mowery Winojean Sloan Orland Summel Lion Street Faye Bailey Stimmer Jim Bailey Walter Woodruff Newton Spencer Walter Nutter Ella Kessler Jennie Bush Martin Ray Steward Grace Nutter Verna Collison John Geiger Mary Moffet Thelma Keyee Stella Barker Albert Iles John Columber Pearl Derr Denzil Beougher Lawrence Hankison Rhoda Burgess John Hamilton Judy Ross Stimson Sally Sarah Standiford Bailey

Euterpean Club Hosts Meeting At Mrs Bell Home

Euterpean Club members gathered Monday evening at East Main Street home of Mrs. Charles Bell with assist from Mrs. Raymond Lanning and Mrs. Carl Harsh. A piano trio Fantasia of Airs by Handel was performed by Miss Mary Louise Bowen Mrs. John Underwood and Mrs. Anthony Toerner. The topic The Foreground Since 1918 was presented by Mrs. George Clayton Shaw followed by illustrated discussion by several members. The next meeting is planned for January 10 at Mrs. Bowen’s home.

Euterpean Club Charles Bell East Main Street Shaw F. Meade Bowen Hugh Meldrim Nellie Adams J. G. Cole Walter Prather Bowen

Sigma Phi Gamma plans annual Christmas party

Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority members met Monday evening to plan the annual Christmas party to be held December 20 in their rooms at 9 30. The arrangements committee includes Miss Anna Marie Schorr Miss Garnet Sheets Miss Annalea Waltz Mrs Harold Brown and Mrs John

Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Anna Marie Schorr Garnet Sheets Annalea Waltz Harold Brown John

Brooder House Fire Halts After Heater Out of Control

Logan fire crews reported no damage after a kerosene heater in a brooder house at the rear of the Ernest Price residence on View Avenue flamed out Thursday morning. Assistant Fire Chief Gerald McLaughlin said the heater had been removed from the brooder house before flames spread, preventing further danger.

Kleerex Overnight Pimples Claim Ad

An advertisement touts Kleerex as a safe medicated liquid that dries pimples overnight. It promises money back if the first use does not convince and claims a clear complexion by the next day with many users endorsing the product.

Hocking County Selective Service Delinquent Marvin Vorhees

The Hocking County Selective Service Board declares Marvin Vorhees delinquent after he failed to appear for induction. His last known address is 803 Garfield Avenue Lancaster. Relatives with knowledge of his whereabouts are asked to contact the local board to avoid federal penalties for continued delinquency.

Logan Hocking County Selective Service Board Marvin Lester Vorhees Garfield Avenue Lancaster

Vested Choir To Give Only One Concert

The Hocking County vested choir will hold a single performance at South Bloomingville High School auditorium next Sunday at 7 30 p m. Directed by Grace Orr, the 80 voice group adapts to fire and gasoline rationing and transport limits. Fred B Holton’s Music of Bethlehem will be sung with special numbers from Union Furnace Rockbridge South Bloomingville and Laurelville. Martha Kruger is accompanist.

Mortgage on Chanee Is To Be Burned

A mortgage burning and dedicatory service are set for Sunday at 10:30 am at Logan Church of the Nazarene. Rev. Ches ter Newcombe announces the event with Rev. Harvey S. Galloway as principal speaker to dedicate the church. The church was organized in 1913 and the current brick building was built in 1930 on North Orchard Street.

Logan Logan Church of the Nazarene Chester Newcombe Harvey S. Galloway N. B. Herrell North Orchard Street R. B. Frederick

Logan High Students Sworn Into U S Army Reserve

Three Logan High School juniors and seniors aged 17 were sworn into the Army Reserve at Columbus this week. Charles E. Smith and Joseph L. Smith, cousins, are seniors. Delmar Mowery, a junior and varsity basketball player, will likely remain in school before potential active duty after term end.

Logan Logan High School U. S. Army Columbus Charles E. Smith Nellis Smith Joseph L. Smith Bert Smith Delmar Mowery Andrew Mowery Smiths Mowery

Two More Volunteer For Armed Service

Logan and Hocking County officials report two registrants Samuel James VanCurren of Haydenville and Clyde Denver Smith of Logan Route 1 volunteering for immediate induction. Both will join a future contingent after screening physicals. Also noted: Mrs. John Mhunsaker and infant daughter, and Mrs. Cora Hoch of Logan were discharged fromCherrington Hospital.

Logan Hocking County Hocking Samuel James VanCurren Haydenville Clyde Denver Smith Ironton John Mhunsaker Cora Hoch Cherrington Hospital

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights Local Holiday Visits

Pomeroy social notes report Mr and Mrs Otto Kreinbihl and son John visiting from Columbus as John reaches 18 and registers with the local selective service. John recently joined Sigma Chi at Ohio State after graduating Pomeroy High School. Legion Auxiliary hosted a Christmas party with gift exchange and care packages for Zenia and Chillicothe veterans.

Pomeroy Otto Kreinbih John Columbus Ray Clifton Selective Service Board Pomeroy High School Ohio State University Sigma Chi Drew Webster Post American Legion Legion Hall Zenia Chillicothe Ben Neutzling Albert Young

Christmas Play by Pomeroy Church Youth Sunday

The Church School of the First Baptist Church Pomeroy will present a Christmas play How the Christmas Song was Found during the 7 30 evening worship service Sunday directed by Mrs Caryl Cook with Carl Hunnel John Eugene Hunnel Phil Ohlinger and Miss Betty Jo Persinger in leading roles Other cast members include Donald Hun nel Miss Helen Louise Hysell Margaret Ann Hysell William Ohlinger Peggy Persinger Bernice Sheridan Miss Frankie Ernestine Wip pel and Shirley Wippel Music by pianist Miss Patty Watson and soloist Mrs Caddie Wickham The church school session is at 9 30 am and the morning worship at 10 30 am The pastor W Luther Tracy will deliver Our Response to God s Love The Young People Devotional is at 6 pm with a mid week prayer service Wednesday at 7 30 pm featuring A Melody of Hope chaired by the youth group.

Pomeroy Church School of the First Baptist Church Caryl Cook Church School Carl Hunnel John Eugene Hunnel Phil Ohlinger Betty Jo Persinger Donald Hunnel Helen Louise Hysell Margaret Ann Hysell William Ohlinger Peggy Persinger Bernice Sheridan Frankie Ernestine Wippel Shirley Wippel Patty Watson Caddie Wickham W. Luther Tracy

Christmas Services Across Logan Churches

Christmas services are scheduled at multiple Logan churches. Lutheran Church at First Presbyterian sets 9 15 a m on Sunday with the Junior and Senior choirs and a dramatic reading of A Christmas Carol by Rev. Cecil H. Jones. Youth Fellowship meets at 6 30 p m and a 7 30 p m church school program is planned. A late night Christmas Eve service and a Sunday Advent sermon precede Sunday school. Other churches list morning worship and school programs with children’s Christmas recitations and gram.

Logan Lutheran Church First Presbyterian Church Cecil H. Jones Jones

Christmas Services Planned by Middleport Churches

Churches in Middleport schedule Sunday events for Christmas. First Baptist children present morning program and manger scene. evening shows a candlelight program titled As Shepherds Watched Their Flocks. Heath Methodist Choir to sing, Rev. Rothrock speaks on Rekindling Hope. Church of Christ lists Bible School, morning worship, Christmas program, and Santa visit.

Middleport Jesus First Baptist Church H. L. Carr First Presbyterian Church Bethlehem Heath Methodist Church H. A. Rothrock Church of Christ Bible School William Theobald Christian Endeavor Santa Claus

Logan Dentist Injured in Fall at Main and High

Dr. Harry Eastman, a Logan dentist, is hospitalized at Cherrington after a fall at Main and High Streets Wednesday night. Doctors say his facial injuries are not serious and his condition is improving.

Logan Harry Eastman Cherrington Hospital Main High Streets

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