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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1944
Page
10
Logan reports from the Victory Center show Hocking County approaching half of its 389000 Fourth War Loan quota with 18991250 in sales to date. Earl Elberfeld says efforts must intensify as territory openings on February 1 may boost purchases and every solicitor must contact every prospect.
Ward Rural School announces honor roll standings for November 29 to January 14. Students achieving B or better include twelve Bob Eckels Roberta lardy Keith Hawk Margaret Edwill Frances Corby Betty son Evelyn Levins Ramona Rutherford Don Smith Jean Harris Patty Rutherford Mary Ann Sharp Gloria Williams Norma Blake Wanda Brilby Dorothy Brooks Richard Crane Arna Dupler Bill Hardy Arlene Horn Patty Nutter Mary L. Rieder Terry Smith Hugh Brooker Dolores Coe Carolyn Devol Barbara Hawk.
Lawrence P. Mooney of Logan, current Hocking County representative, announced Monday he will seek re election on the Republican ticket. He is married with two daughters, resides at 221 E Second St, Logan, and serves as secretary treasurer of Logan Manufacturing Co. Mooney previously served in 1931 32 on the Finance Committee and in the present Assembly on Finance Mines and Commerce and Transportation Committees.
Logan New Plymouth, Rt 1, Harry Robt Hardest a pre care Harbor father has volunteered for immediate induction subject to examination. He will be included in the next contingent according to the Selective Service report.
Logan report states Miss Thelma Keyes circulated petitions to run for Clerk of Courts in the May Primary to succeed herself. She fills the short term created by Don Feathers death and will be on the Democratic ticket.
Miss Helen Evans, Hocking County home demonstration agent, led the first session on Meats Alternate and Protein Dishes at the Ilesboro School on February 1. She urged using eggs beans soybeans cheese and milk to supplement rationed meats and said soybeans are gaining use in the county. Similar demonstrations will be held in other townships soon.
Albert Rarick aged 86 died Sunday night at the home of his daughter and son in law Mrs. Bert Arnold in Green Township after a long illness. He had lived in Bremen area most of his life and recently with five children in Logan and Springfield. Funeral services are at Leonard Funeral Home with burial in Grandview Cemetery Bremen after services at Bremen United Brethren Church conducted by Rev. P. E. Wright and M. V. Holcomb.
The third lecture of the School of Missions sponsored by the Methodist and Presbyterian churches will be Wednesday Feb 2 at the Presbyterian church. Mr L P Mooney leads the forum on Russian Influence in the Post War. No admission fee or collections. Open discussion follows. Everyone invited.
Sheriff Duffy and Deputy Waldron attended a coroner inquest in Murray City at 9 30 Monday after the death of Thomas Davis 68 of New Straitsville. A fall in the mine trapped him. Dr. Pearson served as Coroner. The body was moved to Brown Mills Funeral Home in New Straitsville.
Word reached Mrs A R Keyes that Chief Petty Officer Russell Keyes is under quarantine at Camp Peary suffering from cerebrospinal fever. His condition remains serious though camp physicians say there is no occasion for alarm due to modern sulpha drugs. Local physicians assure the family they are out of danger as Keyes had been home recently.
Summel of Logan was arrested by the Lancaster Highway Patrol on last Saturday and charged in Logan Mayor's court with reckless driving in Route 186. Pleading guilty, he was fined $19 and costs.
Local log lists residents and guests visiting Logan over the weekend. Names include Claire White, Virginia Fitzgerald, Dorothy Krumiaus, Alfred Campbell, Barbara Till, Cyril Sherlock and Jean, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kleinschmidt, Hazel Lehman and Mildred Lehman Bowmen, and others from Columbus, Lancaster, Jackson, and Cincinnati. ASTP students Frank Lanning and Tom Grooms arrived from Fargo to study electrical engineering and will stay through the week.
Logan reports the sudden death of Mrs. Joe Shonebarger of Lancaster at 47. She was sister to Curtis and M. J. Cole and leaves several children, one an air cadet. Funeral service was at St. Marys Catholic Church with burial in St. Marys Cemetery, Lancaster.
The monthly report of Miss Thelma Keyes, Federal Licensing Agent for Hocking County, lists seven purchasers including Doug Ledford Logan and Wilbur McDaniel Union Furnace, with licenses issued to Andrew Campbell New Straitsville No. 2 and H. A. Wilson Logan No. 4 among others. One foreman license was issued to Harry English Logan.
Logan officials report a hit skip collision investigated by Sheriff Floyd Duffy after a car owned by Joseph Magyarosy and driven by his son William 16 of Columbus struck another vehicle and fled toward Enterprise. Two passengers in the Magyarosy car were shaken but unharmed.
Logan Foster Beeman Pritchard from Laurelville Rt left Monday for Fort Thomas Kentucky after completing his pre induction furlough. On Saturday fifteen other inductees left for Fort Hayes Columbus. These men had passed their final examination three weeks earlier.
F Merrill McLaughlin of Columbus, a former Logan resident, elected Potentate of Aladdin Temple Shriners at the annual meeting. He has been active for over 25 years with Jeffrey Manufacturing Co. and will lead Temple activities through its Golden Anniversary, noting the charter granted in 1894.
Jesse W. Wright of Parkersburg West Virginia was apprehended on Route 33 North last Saturday by the Lancaster Highway Patrol. He arraigned before Mayor Weltner of Logan and pleaded guilty, receiving a fine of $10 and costs.
Carl Risch of Logan R. R. D. was driven by ambulance to his home Monday after undergoing major surgery at St. Anthony's hospital in Columbus a week earlier.
Ted Thomas Logan of Nelsonville was admitted to Chel rington Hospital Monday morning for surgery.
Oscar Barrows, formerly of Middleport now living in Columbus, lost the second finger on his left hand while repairing a running car’s fan belt. He was hospitalized at University Hospital for treatment.
A War Department message says Lt Calvin Will bombardier and navigator from Pomeroy is missing after a training flight near Charleston air base. Ten crew members bailed out 90 miles seaward. parachutes opened but no trace found by nightfall. Will, 19, a 1942 Pomeroy High School graduate, had a furlough this fall.
An annual birthday custom for E. Stark was observed with an open house at the Stark Home on Lincoln Hill last night. Guests gathered in the basement game room, a gift was presented to Mr. Stark, and refreshments were served.
Patricia Meier entertained members of her club Saturday afternoon at her home on Wehe Terrace. The celebration also marked her birthday with guests giving her several gifts. Birthday cake and ice cream were served to the young ladies by Patricia's mother, Mrs. Philip Meier Jr.
Miss Dorothy MorrisonMiss Clarice Gibbs and Miss Jean Fin lan were guests of Miss Patty Shain last night at a chili supper hosted by the social group.
Mrs Kenneth McCullough and Mrs H L Slack entertained their board club at the McCullough home Sunday evening. High score was made by Mrs McCullough. A dessert course was served by the hostesses at the conclusion of the games.
Ed Griffith marked his 68th birthday Sunday at his sister Mrs Susie Andres home where he recovers from a broken ankle after an accident. Relatives and friends joined the birthday dinner including Miss Maude Griffith Mr and Mrs Mac McCormick of Dayton Ky Mr and Mrs Daniel Griffith and son Danny Mike of Roseville and Mr and Mrs Ed Griffith Jr of Pomeroy.
The community saw gatherings and visits as families return home from weekends. Mrs. John Dixon Jr and kin visited Mrs. James Weyersmiller, joined by Mrs. Blanche Ward and several university and Bureau of Appointments guests. The Woman's Civic Club meets February 3 at 7 30 pm at the Martin Hotel, first after a schedule shift.
Meigs County rosters resume with Salem Township listing many service members. Entered to Miss Gladys Anderson of the Ohio War History Commission, the report covers Shrader to Ward with birthplaces in Clarksburg and New Marshfield, detailing service branches, training sites, and current assignments.
J. E. Hull, a Greenfield native, rises from brigadier general to major general and serves in the Intelligence department in the Pentagon. He entered the army in 1917 after Miami University graduation, earned the Silver Star in 1918, and heads the overseas branch of Operations Division in Washington under General Marshall. Hull is married to Lucile Davis, with ties to Greenfield and the Davis family of N Third Ave.
Masons will confer the Entered Apprentice degree Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Pomeroy Lodge No 164 F and A M meets at the Masonic Temple Members of the local Lodge visiting and sojourning Masons are invited to attend per W M Purl Stanley announcement.
The new garbage and ash collection program in Pomeroy started with Mayor George Howell announcing a monthly fee of 1 for garbage and 1 for ashes. Citizens expressed enthusiasm, and those wanting tickets or details should visit City Hall.
Middleport residents are urged to keep dogs at home as stray behavior rises. Chief L R B Higgins announces that owners may destroy dogs found on others property to curb damages during the spring period.
Middleport reports William Harmon was taken into custody by Patrolman Paul Johnson on a weekend AWOL charge. He remained jailed in Meigs County over Sunday and was later moved to Fort Hays by Chief E B Higgin and Patrolman Johnson.
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