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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1944

Page

12

Logan Hocking Courty Surpasses 750000 War Bond Sales

Logan County reports surpassing its 750000 goal in the Sixth War Loan drive with 613.59 recorded, though late sales may push higher. Murray City School District led, several townships hit quotas, and residential canvass teams under Harley Meyer plus special prospects led to the county total.

Logan — Hocking Courty Coll Headquart Impres Murray City Perry Township Starr Township Sal Creek Logan City Benton Township Washington Town Marion Township Laurelville Green Township Good Hope Falls Township Carlton Hill Scool Laurel Township Falls-Gore Haydenville Logan Harley Meyer Forest Weinrich

Nelson Killed in action in France

Logan A second telegram from the War Department states Robert Nelson previously reported missing in action has been killed in France. Mrs Nelson formerly Eleanor Rutherford was notified December 11 of his disappearance. Sergeant and Mrs Nelson have their children. He is the son of Mrs Karl Barnett and has another brother in service in France.

Logan War Department Robert Nelson Actson France Mtrs Nelson Eleanor Rutherford Nelson Karl Barnett

Hocking Service Men Arrive Home on Leave

Military families await returns as aviation mechanic’s mate and others come home from overseas. Clyde Nelson heads to Fort Benning with 15 day furlough as Ralph Nelson recovers in Indiana hospital following injuries in France. Family members in Logan plan to reunite during multiple furloughs and travel from New York and San Francisco.

Whealier Arms Air Daslon Bert Humphrey Freisner Aye Manchester Columb Orc Hamilton Fred Huls Logan Chiesga Whursdac Sampson N.Y Boyd Bumgardner S-2 c Charles Bumgardner San Frana Tie Clyde Nelson Fort Benning Ervil Nelson Nelson Ralph Nelson France General Wakeman Camp Atterbury Ind Pvt Carle

Culp Funeral Is Held Today

George B. Culp aged 93 died Saturday night at the home of his daughter Mrs Pearl Conk after a fall and shock. Survived by son Oris Culp two brothers and three sisters. Born in Pickaway County he lived in Logan for 15 years and farmed. Funeral services held at one o clock with Rev Ceril Marling Jones and burial in Baptist Cemetery Renton Township by Heinlein and Son.

Logan George B. Culp Pearl Conk Narti St Jis Oris Culp Tewcis Marietta Charles Akron Malinda Hickman Toledo Jesse Campbell Toronto

Pvt Merlin Rose Missing In Action In Germany

Mr and Mrs Clyde Rose of Fourth Street received a War Department telegram stating their son Pvt Merlin Rose has been missing in action since November 1940 in Germany He is 34 married and the former Miss Thelma Arnold who lives with her parents in Logan RI Also noted are details of his high school graduation and a baby daughter born the day he sailed March 24.

Clyde Rose Fourth Street War Department Merlin Rose Germany Pose Thelma Arnold Bert Arnold Logan Login High School Procite Rose Beverl Slaine Horn

Teacher Group Meets Saturday in Home of Mrs Malcnim Shine

A teacher group gathered Saturday at the home of Mrs Malcnim Shine with Mrs Miatiba Reedent and several guests including Miss Faget Wharton assisting. The event featured pine and Christmas candies as decorations and a festive opening remarks by the hostess.

Logan Delia Kappanima National Premorats Cenediers Soretly Fry Hinchean Saturnas Malcnim Shine Tomkoridgr Faget Wharton Heetess Miatiba Maiti Kirn Mary Connor Wise Grave Mise Mary Ruthboon Velwa Arasharis MT Bread Adee

Fragmented OCR Text Notes Localities and People

A garbled OCR passage mentions various names and places such as Veet Sundias and Aliss diame, with scattered terms like Rennes Bouter and Meer. The text appears as a jumble of garbled phrases, lacking clear events, dates, or coherent news content.

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Army Discharges Reported for Three

Readable text notes three men receiving army discharges at Cramp Atterin in December. Names include Hare, Mary Pugnt Plo, and William Nelsonville. One man is identified as military police. Details are fragmented but indicate discharge actions dated December 1 from the same source.

Login Aerortey Teeta Army Cramp Ser Lav Hare Eharan Mary Pugnt Willian Nelsonville Foyt Ame Itary Police An Ile

Logan Nelsonville Clash Tonight in Varsity Doubleheader

LOGAN-The Logan basketball team will travel to Nelsonville tonight for two varsity games starting at 7. This marks the second league game of the season. The Logan five recently defeated Middleport Yellow Jackets on their home floor by a notable score.

LOGAN Lega Varsit Logan Five Middleport Yellow Jackets

Three Sentenced In Probate Court

Three individuals were sentenced in probate court on charges related to delinquency of minor children and neglect. The judge imposed prison terms with varying lengths and suspended portions, while another defendant received a similar sentence. Names listed include Jane Korman and Arthip Morris among others, with unclear additional details in the damaged text.

Logan Beedie

Unclear Text Summary of Local Notice

Fragmented OCR reads as a community home event with attendees and names garbled. Key names unclear, locations and dates not identifiable.

Club Meeting Amid Unclear Local Event

An entangled OCR fragment hints at a December parish meeting led by someone named Fran and a club gathering in Lowan. Details on place, date, or agenda are unreadable, but the entry implies a routine clerical or community organization event in a small locale.

Ghorse Lowan Parorhial Tunal i Rp Jey Fran

Logan Social Notes Christmas Club Meeting At Godfrey Home

Logan Garden Club held a Christmas program with a covered dish dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Edward Godfrey home. Mrs. Carl Starsh presided as Eleanor Durr delivered a reading, clever Christmas contests followed, with many members present. Loomis to host in January. Franklin Kerr Guild met at the Presbyterian Church with a six o'clock dinner and Christmas program featuring readings, carols, and a girl exchange. Catholic Youth Organization gathered at Mrs. Haley's home for Christmas carols, games, and contests with Anita Geiger as the sponsor. Additional society items cover Julia Charme and various members, with detailed attendees and activities.

Logan Logan Garden Club Edward Godfrey E. Bowen Sr Godfrey Carl Starsh Eleanor Durr A. L. Heyde Anna Wellman Emma Wellman Mayme Well J. S. Cherrington Martin C. W. Scheie Edward Hackman William Loonmis Janes Biesser William Patchen Mary Lemon Carl Statsh M Loomis D. ©. Davis Mateus Kerr Rudolph Brandt Harry Bell Mel Paul Palligen Stanton Pens Charles Achwuer Ony Beonom Ieft Haley Smionny Halby Gallagher Ave Anita Geiger Father Eyermin Margaret Redenswaldt Irenevieve Shaler Betty Shirtov Victoria Tialhy Man Mary Bayer Mary Ann Mongehead Ravine Rochestes Mari. Spencer Dean Bryles Panes Mise Geit TNT Chauncey Bertham Sanders Millfield Needle Club

Cantata Repeated At High School Under Principal Bow en

Principal Fred Burchfield announced a repeat performance of the Christmas cantata Memories at Senior High School Wednesday afternoon in the general assembly. The program invites the public to attend.

Logan Minnie Louise Bowen Fred Burchfield

Panthea Pratt Death Shocks Dover Township

Mrs. Panthea Pratt, longtime Dover Township resident of Millfield, dies at home after 88 years in the same house. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. at her residence with burial in Nye Cemetery. Survived by nieces and nephews including Helen Gillespie and Pauline.

Stout Funeral Home Chaun Nye Surrs

Dexter Social And Personal Blossoms In Local Week End Visits

Dexter residents report social visits and family gatherings. Mrs. Clair Blizzard of Dayton spent the weekend with her mother Mrs. Lillie Minor. Miss Mary Kathryn Davis of Rutland and Orville Holter of Bashan visited with the Davis family. Gerald Minor, employed near Charleston, spent Tuesday with relatives here. Lewis Saxton returned home after a week with his son in law and daughter. Refert Hill traveled to Lancaster Monday to visit his wife and kin. Mr and Mrs Albert Romines hosted dinner guests of Mrs Garnet Richardson. Inclement weather caused no Sunday School services. The item also notes the world’s largest living creature the blue whale and the smallest germ for comparison.

Dexter Clair Blizzard Dayton Lillie, Minor Mary Kathryn Davis Rutland Orville Holter Hill Lancaster Albert Romines Garnet Richardson Middleport

Reedsville News Notes Highlights Local Veterans and Club Events

Parkersburg resident Raymond Wigal, recently back from Africa, visited his sister Mrs. L. S. Buckles after serving in the Navy in North Africa and World War I. The Meedsville Garden Club held its Christmas party at Mrs. Ruth Pickens with seasonal decorations, songs, readings, games, a Christmas poem, and a prize round. Mrs. A. C. Pinkerton returned to work at Portsmouth Navy Yard after a brief visit with Mrs. Essie Conapore’s family. Local attendees noted others visiting relatives and attending meetings as winter social events continued.

Reedsville Raymond Wigal Parkersburg L. S. Buckles Africa Navy Wigal Casablanca Meedsville Kate L. Kibble A. C. Pinkerton Portsmouth Navy Yards Essie Conapore B. Himphres Chicago Robert Wallace Era N.C Len Wallace Iwe Tetzer

Birthday Dinner Celebrates Triple Boudinot Anniversaries

Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Boudinot hosted a Sunday two course dinner at Millfield for their daughter-in-law and granddaughter, Mrs. Maxine Boudinot and Bonita Kay Boudinot, with Judith Lynn Williams also honored. Dec 16 marked all three anniversaries, with guests including Albert Dust, Razer Williams and Lynn, O. B. Boudinot and Adith, and O F Boudinot and daughters Bonita Kay and Myrna Rae.

Chauncey F. E. Boudinoat Millfield Maxine Boudinot Bonita Kay Boudinot Judith & Williams Bonita Kay Judith Lynn Albert Dust Jacksonville Razer Williams Po Lynn Sidney O. B. Boudinot Adith Conford O F. Boudinot Myrna Rae F. E. Boudinot

Frank Walton Letter From France Details Thanksgiving Menu

Chauncey receives a letter from his son P F C Frank J Walton in Southern France dated November 28. He reports good health and describes a Thanksgiving menu including pineapple cheese endive salad radishes pickles roast turkey dressing giblet gravy cranberry sauce buttered potatoes buttered peas hot rolls coffee mint pie pears candy and nuts. He has served two years.

Chauncey Frank L. Walton P.F.C Frank J. Walton France

Birth Announcement for John P. Coe Frank

Mr and Mrs John P B Coe announce the birth of a son John P Coe Frank. Formerly of Chauncey now living in Portland Ind. Mrs Coe's mother, Mr Lands, returned to Chauncey after visiting at the Coe home in Portland. Mrs Lands' daughter Lois Lands, a student at Ohio University, spent the weekend with her mother in Chauncey.

Chauncey John PB. Coe Sadie Mae Lands Portland Ind John P. Coe

Starlings Introduced in the United States in 1890

Clark Preston notes that the starling species was introduced to the United States in 1890. The brief item records the origin year and the founder context for this ecological case.

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