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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1945

Page

8

Nelsonville Youths Hurt In Sled Auto Collision

Roy and Dick Shirley sons of Charles and Mrs Shirley escaped with minor bruises after their sled struck a car at Grosvenor and Poplar streets. James Ossman Ravenna Ohio driver of the car was going west on Poplar and reportedly aided the boys to a local physician after the collision.

Nelsonville Roy Dick Shirley Charles Shirley High St Grosvenor St Grosvenor and Poplar Sts James Ossman Ravenna Ohio Nelonville Poplar St Ossman

Beard Rites Held Sunday in Nelsonville

Funeral services for James S. Beard lifelong Nelsonville resident were held Sunday at 88 Fayette St. Rev W M George conducted and read two hymns. Masonic Fraternity members attended in a body and performed their ritual at Greenlawn. Body placed in mausoleum. Out of town attendees listed from Chicago Pittsburgh Lancaster Columbus Albany The Plains and nearby towns.

Nelsonville Fayette St W. M. George George Jesus Savior Masonic Fraternity Greenlown Charles E. Beard Chicago Harry Wilson Pittsburgh Winnie Smith Harry Gillam Lancaster Mae Heckert Charles Burdette Roy Ruth Burdett Pearl Ra

Pastors Debate on Moot Bible Issue in Logan Tabernacle

In Logan, Rev. Stan ley R. Hamby of Lancaster and Rev. Charles B. Tuttle of Hayden ville debated whether the Bible teaches one or three persons in the Godhead. The well attended revival was continued Monday at the same venue with free admission.

Nelsonville Stanley R. Hamby The Apostolic Church Lancaster Charles B. Tuttle Church of God Haydenville Logan Apostolic Tabernacle Corner High Second Sts Hanby Tuttle Tabernacle Logan

Three Are Fined By Mayor Howe

NELSONVILLE charged with alcohol impairment James Flick Burgerstown Pa pleaded guilty at Mayor Miles Howe court Sunday fined 25 dollars and costs arrested by city police Jay Church Nelsonville Rt 1 pleaded guilty to intoxication and fined 5 dollars and costs State Highway Patrol filed affidavit charging Edward J Hearst Columbus with unsafe operation fined 20 dollars and cost after pleading guilty Injured in Crash WELSONVILLE A H Soles Buchtel received possible rib fractures police said following an accident on Canal Road near the Shoe Factory Saturday Soles was driving west and skidded on icy pavement into the front end of a Wilson Bros gasoline truck driven by the Carpenter Nelsonville Rt 1 officers said

Nelsonville James Flick Burgerstown Miles Howe Jay Church Rt 1 State Highway Patrol Edward J. Hearst Columbus Welsonville A. H. Soles Buchtel Canal Rd Soles Wilson Bros Te Carpenter Nelsonville Rt. 1

Nelsonville Social Notes and Club Activities

Nelsonville social items recap Hyperion Club talks on Time for Decision and Aleutian Islands. Loyal Woman's Class to meet Tuesday with valentine exchange. Friendly Neighbors Club gathers February 1 with readings and new member. Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting postponed. Nelsonville personals note and Pythian Sisters Past Chiefs Association gathering Wednesday.

Nelsonville Hyperion Club W. H. Hyde Joe B. Davis Sumner Wells W. Ini George L. E. Evans Aleutian Islands Dutch Harbor Loyal Woman's Class Church of Christ Ollie Ditzher Josie Baugh Woman's Society of Christian Service Methodist Church Past Chiefs Association of the Pythian Sisters Harry Davis

Miss Fiske Weds Soldier at First Methodist Church

Miss Jo Fiske daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Fiske and Sergt Robert Pleasant son of Mr and Mrs Pleasant Gambrills Md wed at 4 30 pm Saturday at the First Methodist Church in Nelsonville. Rev W M George officiated. Attendant Miss Jean Fiske wore yellow with red rose corsage. Best man Lester Harne. Reception at 131 Myers St followed. The bride, a 1940 Nelsonville High School graduate, is employed as secretary at Nelsonville Foundry. Sergt Pleasant is stationed at Edgewood Arsenal. Out of town guests included families from Berwyn Md Hagerstown Md Athens and Columbus.

Nelsonville Jo Fiske Fred Fiske Robert Pleasant C. Pleasant Gambrills W.M. George Ethel Cook Miss Jean Lester Harne Myers St Nelson Ville ‘High School Nelsonville Foundry Berwyn Sergi Pleasant Edgewood Arsenal Edgewood Lester Horne Jean Lester Viola Martin Jane Hagerstown Vieie Wise Nellie Fittsburgh Clyde Gabriel Fred Gabriel Dessa Sickles Athens Roberta Patterson Lester le Master Columbus

Fails From Bridge Into Icy River

Howard Daniel Wright of Columbus formerly of Buchtel fell from a C and O Railroad bridge into the Hocking River near the west city limits. He was rescued by three local citizens who heard his cries and pulled him from the icy water, suffering exposure and taken to City Hall before being returned home with his brother Roy Wright.

Nelsonville Howard Daniel Wright Columbus Buechtel C. and O Hocking River West City Limits Wright City Hall Roy Wright Buchtel Robert Blackford Watson Cope Grover Dean

Veteran of Pacific Home on Furlough

Nelsonville notices report Petty Officer 1st class Donald Wachenschwanz on leave with his parents after four and a half years in the U S Navy. He served largely in the Pacific and participated in many battles as family and neighbors visit during furlough. Also noted is word that Pvt Warren G Wicks has been transferred from an overseas hospital to Danielle General Hospital in Danville Kentucky.

Nelsonville Donald Wachenschwanz U. S. Navy Charles Wachenschwang Jackson St Wachenschwanz Wanda Verna Wachenschwanz Ethel Bryan Marion Robert Wachenschwanz Anna Hess I Steubenville Earl Wachenschwanz Sharon Iatel Danville Wesley Strashaugh Joan Phylis Johnny Dayton Thomas Lowery Donald Bobby Chauncey Artthur Cagg Oak Grove Nelson vi Lell

Jasper Cox Dies Sunday

Jasper N. Cox age 86 died suddenly Sunday noon at the home of his daughter Mrs Lulu Barber in Carbondale. Funeral arrangements incomplete. He belonged to Carbondale Methodist Church for over 60 years. His wife Elizabeth two sons and one daughter are dead. Surviving are five daughters Mrs Gertrude Evans Mrs Minnie Cly Mrs Glee Lucas Mrs Jennie Arnold and Mrs Gladys Clark Philo and three sons Allison Carbonale Fred Dayton John Columbus.

Nelsonville Jasper N. Cox Lulu Barber Carbondale Carbondale Methodist Church Elizabeth Barker Gertrude Evans Minnie Cly Columbus Glee Lucas Wellston Jennie Arnold Gladys Clark Philo Allison Fred Dayton John

Ayers Family Loses Son in Belgium War Action

Murray City notes report S Sgt Lawrence E Ayers known as Buzzy was killed in Belgium on January 15 while his widow Grace Ayers and two daughters Jenny Lee and Joan reside in Columbus. He leaves three brothers, Forest serving in the South Pacific and J A Ayers at home. Other local mentions include neighbors attending a basketball game, visitors and funerals among residents of Murray City and nearby towns.

Murray City Lace Ayers War Department Lawrence E. Ayers Buzzy Belgium Grace Ayers Jenny Lee Joan Columbus Iane Cunliffe Blaing Forest South Pacific Clifford J. A. Ayers John Swyers Detroit Elsie Evans Wanda Lena Campbell Roland Betty Wilson Mary Lu Koon Martha Lee Robinson New Straitsville Effie Jones Harry Jonas Nelsonville Becky Jean Craft Dayton Dora Wilson Cinda Lu Hollister James Lanning Homer Lanning Delores Nida Alvert Phillips Rex Leonard Phillips Pearl Phillips Ella Bennett Mary Jones Willoughby Joe Sabo

Wesleyan League Program At Church

Logan reports the Wesleyan League met Thursday evening at the Methodist Church, continuing a Bible study led by Rev. S. W. Swenger. Mrs. Kenneth Bright presided at the business meeting, letters to service members were written, and group singing accompanied by Rev. Swengel. Attendees included Mrs. Charles Lehman, Mrs. Donald Hilard, Mrs. Robert Bateman, Miss Teight Trefay, and others. Refreshments were served. Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Saris Tayishon will chair the program.

Williams Saris Tayishon Prvaran

Used Cars Reports Published for January in Hocking County

Logan January business through Miss Thelma Keyes clerk of courts totals show 73 used cars filed and 1 new car. mortgages filed 64 and cancelled 74. total receipts 114.65 dollars with 75.45 to county and 39.20 to the state.

Logan Hocking County Thelma Keyes Clerk of Courts

Miss Westenhaver Hosts Luncheon With Club Group

Miss Emma Westenhaver hosted the Saturday Club at the White House with a one o clock luncheon. Miss Wilhelmina Deissle spoke on International Problems and Mrs Richard Lavey led the discussion. Minnie Moore, president, announced Miss Deissle as next hostess for a Career Women program by Mrs Arthur Miller, with several members listed as guests.

Russell Berlin Florence Bort Eleanor Dutt Bartell Hamilton Alice Genevieve Poston H. H. Hughes Alice White Franklin Kerr Arthur Miller Emerson Poston D. A. Rannels Hester Lee White

Corporal Carl Mock Returns to States

Mrs Lena Mock received a long distance call from Charleston S C. Corporal Carl Mock had just arrived in the States after hospitalization in England for eye injuries from combat duty with Patton's Third Army on December 2. He was awarded the Purple Heart on his 22nd birthday December 22 and said he might be sent to Valley Forge Pa. He had been in service since March 1943 and overseas since last August.

Logan Lena Mock Charleston S. C Carl Mock States England Patton Third Army Valley Forge

Infant Marjorie Martin Dies in Akron Hospital

Marion and Frank P. Martin mourn infant daughter Marjorie June who died Sunday at Children’s Hospital Akron from an undetermined cause after eight months of no growth. Private funeral services will be held at Heinlein Funeral Home. Surviving are the parents a brother Theodore F and a sister Janice Ann. Grandparents listed as Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Balstor and Judge Frank P. Martin.

Logan Heinlein Funeral Home

More Red Cross Workers Listed for Hocking Area

Logan Hocking County chair man Melrose Harbaugh announced the Red Cross Drive committee with M. MeInturf as chairman for Good Hope Township. Joining him are P. F Dupler, Henry Brown, Ben Dyer, John Starner, William Kramer, Lucy Mathias, Mrs Marion Debold and Golda Shaw. Burl Tucker chairs Rockbridge quota with Helen Beougher Cleta Koch Merle Beougher May Mathias Zetta Mathias. A 7 pm meeting Tuesday at the school house will have Harbaugh outline plans and distribute supplies. Committees for Murray City and Ward Township will be announced in the Messenger Tuesday.

Logan Hocking Melrose’ Harbaugh Red Cross MM. MeInturf Goodhope P. F Dupler Henry Brown Ben Dyer John Starner Wiliam Kramer Lucy Mathias Marion Debold Golda Shaw Rockbridge Burl Tucker Helen Beougher Cleta Koch Merle Beougher May Mathias Zetta Mathias Harbaugh Murray City Ward

Logan Brief Social Notes

Logan notes cover a West Logan birthday gathering for Otis Patterson with gifts and refreshments, listing attendees such as Mr. and Mrs. Dorse Miller and Roger Snider. Other items note visits by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reynolds of York to Ohio, health updates on local residents, family gatherings in Gore, and a bake sale at United Brethren Church after a devotional service.

Betty Howard Miller Welby Parry Roger Snider

Church Guild Meets At Buntz Home

Logan February meeting of the Trinity Lutheran Ladies Guild was held at Mrs. Jane Buntz home. Rev Holtzen discussed a Know Your Synod chapter on church discipline. The group planned a bazaar and decided to purchase war bonds. Refreshments were served by the hostess and assisting daughters Judy and Shirley.

Rudy Rempel, Jr Paul D. Holtzen Kerl Gruner Ransome Casto Catherine Esiz Holtzen Buntz Sin Judy Shirley

Stomach Gas Vanishes After Using ERB HELP Medicine

A woman described her stomach as a gas factory after meals with bloating daily headaches and constipation. After taking ERB HELP she is free from gas and bloating with headaches and constipation gone. The remedy contains 12 herbs and Athens Pharmacy promotes it.

Athens Pharmacy

More Sheep Needed for Hocking Hills

Logan brief reports a postponed sheep meeting in Hocking County to Thursday at the Court House in Logan. County Agent James Smoot stresses sheep as vital for pasture stability and farm income, noting a long decline since 1880 and current estimates near 10 000. He notes parasite control and fencing as key needs and mentions inviting Ohio State University's sheep specialist Mr Bear to discuss the sheepicide plan.

Logan Hocking County Everting Hocking Bear Ohio State University Smoot

With Hocking Service Men

Mr and Mrs R R Dupler of Enterprise report a telegram from their son Petty Officer Forest R Dupler indicating he expects to arrive home Sunday. Second Lt Robert J Batolmew at Fort Benning Ga is spending a furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Oscar Bartholmew in Logan. Jack Frazee is on a three week furlough in Logan from England via North Carolina. His wife Roberta Westbrook of Gore, employed in Columbus, will join him part of the time in Logan and Gore. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Walter Frazee of N Mulberry St.

R. R. Dupler Enterprise Forest R. Dupler Seami Dupler Naval Air -Technical Training Center Norman Okla Robert’ J Benning Oscar Barthol Logan Jack Frazee England North Carolina Roberta Westbrook Gore Columbus Logan and Walter Frazee N.mulberry St

Wild Life Conservation Film At Logan Library

A lone film titled The Heritage We Guard about wild life and conservation will be shown at Logan Public Library by Hal Sey Lafferty on Wednesday night February 7 at 1 30. Lafferty will describe work by Hocking County conservation efforts and the program is noted as the library's first film showing with limited space.

Logan Halsey Lafferty Logan Public Library Lafferty

Rebekah Lodge Installs Officers at Logan Log

Rebekah Lodge No. 535 opened its meeting with a birthday dinner honoring two members, Mrs Jay Nimon and Mrs Lulu Jones. Following the meal, Edythe Walker, Queen Vashti’s Noble Grand, installed officers including Emma Lemon vice grand, Florent Powers recording secretary, Ruby Lehman financial secretary, Mattie Allen treasurer, Ruth Lehman chaplain, Gale Were appointed, and Florerice outside guardians with Myers musician helping.

LOGAN Rebekah Lodge Temple Jay Nimon Lulu, Jones Edytha Walker Mattie Allen Ruth“ Lehman Migs Gale Crty Col Ams Florerice Myers Emma-Prevost Hattie Foreman

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