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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1943

Page

10

Rationing board requires truck owners to file Form R536

Harry L. Smith announced that all truck and commercial vehicle owners must file an R536 application with the Hocking County War Price and Rationing Board after notification from the Office of Defense Transportation. Owners must present ODT certificates when filing, with forms available at the local office for completion by phone. Books will be mailed after filing as soon as possible.

LOGAN Harry L. Smith Hocking County Office of Defense Transportation

Returns To Visit Parents in Holidays

Miss Shirley Mooney arrives in Logan for the Christmas vacation to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Mooney. She is an Oberlin Conservatory instructor and recently named critic teacher for all grade school practice teachers in music education.

Logan Shirley Mooney Hocking County L. P. Mooney Miss Mooney Conservatory Oberlin College Department of Music Education Oberlin Logan High School

Deer Sightings Reported Across Hocking County Areas

Logan resident Marty Wood reports seeing a tame doe on the Pomerene farm near Scotts Creek. In recent weeks deer have been observed along Clear Creek near Midway and near Haydenville, indicating a widespread increase in sightings across the county.

Logan Hocking County Marty Wood Pomerene Scotts Creek Clear Creek Midway Haydenville

Two Report for Aviation Training Cadets Begin at Ft. Thomas

Ralph Moorhead Jr and Eugene Hankison reported Tuesday to Ft. Thomas Kentucky to begin aviation cadet training. They will transfer later to Miami Florida for preliminary training. They were accompanied by Mrs Jack Moorhead Mrs Ralph Moorhead and Ralph Moorhead Sr.

Logan Ralph Moorhead Eugene Hankison Ft. Thomas Miami Fla Jack Moorhead Ralph Moorehead, Jr

Logan City Schools Dismiss for Holidays

Logan city schools were dismissed Wednesday evening for the Christmas recess and will resume January 3. The county school system will dismiss Thursday evening and begin classes on the same date.

Logan Logan City

Mrs Danison Dies at Home Near Maxville

Mrs Maude Nixon Danison wife of Bert Danison died at her Perry County home near Maxville after a long illness. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p m at the residence with Rev A L Heyde officiating. Burial will be near Junction City. Survivors include husband two brothers seven sisters and several sisters in Geneseo Illinois Columbus Ohio New Lexington Rushville and Cleveland.

Sue Sheets Geneseo Grace Blackston Columbus Anna Nixon New Lexington Rhoda Fahrer Rushville

Soy Beans Supplement Dairy Ration

Logan county extension agent James R. Smoot notes a winter shortage of soy bean oil meal in Hocking County and urges farmers to retain whole soy beans for livestock when meal is unavailable. He warns whole beans are less effective than oil meal, advises sparing use, and highlights high protein needs due to limited legume hay and forage alternatives.

Logan Hocking County James R. Smoot

Logan High School Choir Performs Christmas Cantata The King Cometh

The Logan High School A Capella Choir directed by Miss Minnie Louise Bowen presented their annual Christmas cantata The King Cometh at the Logan Kiwanis Club meeting held at the White House Tuesday night. Fred B. Burchfield chaired the program committee.

Logan Logan High School A Capella Minnie Louise Bowen Logan Kiwanis Club White House Fred B. Burchfield

Christmas Notes From Logan Social Circles

Logan society page recounts a Christmas meeting of the Christian Culture group with Mrs. James Rees leading the program on the theme of Christmas. Guests and members enjoyed carols, a gift exchange, and lunch, then announcements include a Tuscon wedding and university sorority Christmas party with multiple attendees. Private Kenneth C. Strawn visits parents for the holidays. Household Science Club hosts a charity gift drive with games and a late luncheon for members and guests.

J. R. Hankison Robert Mohler James Hutchison Burr Nixon Grace Blum A. N. Grueser Clarence Chute A. F. Evans Herman Leonard Charles Barker M. M. Martin Dellmatch Lena and Theresa Glass Merlin Whiteraf Janet Sweazy

Bot Treatments To Start in January

LOGAN The bot treatment campaign in Hocking County will begin in early January. James R. Smoot, county extensions agent, said applications are being mailed to county farmers. Farmers may sign up at the county extension office if they do not receive an application. Similar campaigns have run on county farms in past years.

Logan Hocking County James R. Smoot

Logan Man Sells Story to Magazine

Logan Millard Brown a mail carrier is notified that a true story by him will appear in the March issue of Railroad Magazine from Street and Smith.

Logan Millard Brown Railroad Magazine Street and Smith

Licensed To Marry Logan-A Marriage License Issued

Probate Court issues a license for Charles Lee Skiver 21 of Megadore Route 1 a rubber worker and Miss Norma Stracher 19 of Logan a rubber worker to marry.

Logan Charles Lee Skiver Megadore Route 1 Norma Stracher

Local residents visit kin and friends in several towns

Mr and Mrs Floyd Matheny and son Dick of Birmingham Alabama visit relatives in Logan. Miss Ruth Brooke visits Huntington West Virginia with Mr and Mrs Howard Jones and Ruth. Frank Bilasius spends weekend with mother Mrs Mary Blasius in North Market Street. Mrs George Acker of Newark visits Logan to care for her mother Mollie Humphrey injured in a fall. Miss Mary Blasius visits Columbus last week. Harley Armstrong former Hocking County commissioner and H R Deffenbaugh Laurelville visit Logan for business. Miss Gertrude Bliss of Suffern New York High School visits Hallie Grimes and Logan friends during holidays. Bliss is a former Logan High School faculty member.

Floyd Matheny Birmingham Ala Ruth Brooke Huntington W. Va Howard Jones Ruth Frank Bilasius Mary Blasius North Market St George Acker Newark Logan Mollie Humphrey Gallagher Ave Columbus Harley Armstrong Hocking County H. R. Deffenbaugh Laurelville Gertrude Bliss Suffern New York High School Hallie Grimes Miss Bliss Logan High School W. S. Coffman Kathryn Balding R. F. Mees C. M. Ward Jane Ward Co. W. Ward E. Main St Mabel Mees Mulberry Ave W. R. Farnham Pfc William Dick) Davis Elkins Robert Davis Rose Hill Iva Spencer Rodney Lee Dale Hysell

Bank Directors Hold Regular Meeting in Middleport

Citizens National Bank directors met this week to discuss routine matters. Farly Incubators notes describe ancient Chinese use of incubators in 2000 B C with charcoal fires heating eggs in mud receptacles.

Middleport Citizens National Bank B. C

Middleport Social Notes Highlights Pythian Sisters Dinner

Degree Staff of the Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters held a chicken dinner and Christmas party at Woodman Hall with 18 women present. Prizes of war stamps went to several members as officers were elected including Griff Russell as president and Phil Mein hart as secretary treasurer.

Middleport Meigs Pythian Woodman Hall William Autherson Griff Russell Otho Watts L. L Pearl Gardner Jo Mason Phil Meinhart C. P. Gallagher

Christmas gathering honors past chiefs of the Pythian Sisters

Mrs. C. F. Hawkins hosted a Tuesday evening event for former Pythian Sisters. Guests included Esther Michi from Western Reserve College and Dame Joan Hamilton from Western College for Women, both visiting for holidays. Several relatives and Army or Navy families from Canton, Columbus, Dayton Beach, and Camp Grant shared travel updates and seasonal greetings.

Pythian Sisters C. F. Hawkins Esther Michi Western Reserve College Marjorie Michi Canton General Chemical Defense Corporation Joan Hamilton Western College For Women Thomas Longstaff Herman Ohlinger Columbus Clyde Winebenner Daytona Beach Fla Pvt Louise Winebrenner Women's Army Corps Clifford Cunningham Denny New Jersey Ft. Dix Corporal Cunningham William Robson Griff Michael Ralston Vale Cleveland Kermit Wiseman William Stansbury Camp Grant Beaver Mississippi Ralph Stopp Butler Mr. Stopp Middleport Herbert Chambers Main St

Middleport Stamp Sale Totals Reach 332

Middleport stamp sale report lists top rooms with high sales. High School room run by Mr Biddle sold 94 dollars 25 cents, Central Building room run by Miss Feeney 38 dollars 30 cents, Pearl Street Building room run by Miss Major 27 dollars 40 cents, totaling 332 dollars 40 cents. Supt L W Mc Comas presented the figures this week.

Middleport Supt L. W. McComas High School Mr. Biddle Central Building Miss Feeney Pearl Street Miss Major

Charles Cray Dies at 79 in Columbus Home

Middleport news notes the death of Charles Cray age 79 at his Columbus residence 253 S Wayne Ave. He is survived by his wife and six children. Funeral is planned for Friday afternoon but he will be unable to attend due to illness.

Middleport Emmett Cray Charles Cray S. Wayne Ave Columbus

Roush Rites Friday

Funeral services for Arthur M. Roush 80 will be held Friday at 2 pm at the Lee Chapel with burial at Lee Cemetery. He died Tuesday at his home in Racine.

Pomeroy Arthur M. Roush Racine Lee Chapel Lee Cemetery

Moose Dance Set for Christmas at Moose Club

A Christmas dance sponsored by the Loyal Order of Moose and Women of the Moose will be held Saturday December 25 from 9:00 to 1:30 at the Moose Club Rooms. Dick Wiley and his orchestra will provide music. Santa will arrive at midnight with gifts.

Middleport Loyal Order of Moose Women of the Moose Moose Club Dick Wiley Santa Claus

Racine Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Church Events

Paul Decker, stationed at Great Lakes, visits family before heading to San Diego for deep sea welding training. Mrs. Vada Caldwell departs for an indefinite visit with relatives in Harrisonville. Methodist Church programs feature a candle service with several members participating. WSCS honors three servicemen at Family Night. Local visits include Linda Mallory from Point Pleasant and Emmett Smalley’s family in Syracuse. Ivan Watson promoted to staff sergeant in Santa Lucia after moving from Trinidad.

Racine Paul Decker Great Lakes Illinois Clifford Decker San Diego Calif Vada Caldwell Roy Ellis Harrisonville Methodist Church Walter McCarley B. M. Tyree Ben Philson Momma Jane Jiden George Simpson Percy Ross Booty Lee Mildred Ruth Carnahan Maxine Wingett Mary Jean Watson Kathryn Wolfe Jean Hayman Brendena Taylor Shelia Shain WSCS B.M. T c James Spencer Lawrence Hilldare Charles Jiiden Charles Mallory Linda Point Pleasant Amanda Cross Billa Smalley Syracuse Emmett Smalley Bob Spencer Columbus

Alfred Personal and Brief Social Notes

Alfred Grange will give a Christmas program Thursday evening. William Reid of Hagerstown Maryland visits relatives here for the holidays. John Graham and his sister Mary stay at Elmwood Rest Home run by Mrs. Dana Swartz. Clem Cooper and family spent Sunday with his mother at Tup pers Plains. Clad Woodyard and family were Monday guests of Mr. Woodyard at Rockland. Ka Fay Kimes and Virga May Swartz were Saturday visitors in Parkersburg. Mrs Emma Findling was in Pomeroy Saturday on business.

Alfred Alfred Grange William Reid Hagerstown John Graham Mary Elmwood Dana Swartz Clem Cooper Tuppers Plains Clad Woodyard Woodyard Rockland Ka Fay Kimes Virga May Swartz Parkersburg Emma Findling Pomeroy

Chester Garden Club Holiday Party Highlights

Chester The regular member meeting and Christmas party of the Chester Garden Club was held at the home of Mrs. Hard Knight with Mrs. Ernest Knight as assistant hostess. Mrs. Pearl Mora read a paper on suitable containers for wedding arrangements. Mrs. Oscar Bau won a blue ribbon for a winter bouquet. refreshments were served to club members including Mrs. Pearl Mora Mrs. Oscar Bau Mrs. Theodore Mora and others. A Christmas tree and evergreen sprays provided festive decorations for the Yuleti party.

White Rose Lodge B. of R. T Mont Miller S. Third Ave Pomeroy Victory Club Alice Ann Anna Blumenauer Racine Syracuse Minersville Meigs County Blumenauer Thelma Hawley Chester Chester Garden Hard Knight Ernest Knight Pearl Mora Oscar Ba Oscar Bau Theodore Mora Geor Mora Carl Biddie C Jones Henry Beaver M Purley Karr Buell Riden E. R. Hayes John Wicham Edna Dean Faye Pickens Bonna Beaver

Illness Spreads Quietly in Middleport Community

Colds and influenza are widespread in Middleport with no serious cases reported. Among those ill are Mr. and Mrs. G. Brown of Rutland and Mr. and Mrs. James Simpson of S. Third Ave, plus several others.

Middleport

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