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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1945

Page

10

Logan Social Notes Highlights From Local Club Activities

Logan notes from the U B Church Christian Culture class meeting at Mrs. Herman Leonard’s home on E Hunter St with Devotional leader Mrs Evans and members including Mrs Hutchinson Myers and Phillips singing Have Faith In God. March hostess announced and Red Cross designated donation. Special guests listed and many class members named. Birthday celebrations for Miss Blanche England and Emerson Poston at England home with Holloway orchestra. Indano Club reminiscence gathering planned at Miss England’s country home with notable dinner guests. Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority meeting with dinner and gift exchange followed by prizes. Newark family dinner attendance at Sherman Draper home for 49th wedding anniversary. Duplicators game hosted by Mrs Ed Kemper at Mrs Russell Montgomery’s home. Logan Briefs mention local visits and travel of residents and a FSA meeting in Athens.

Rudolph Hankison Clarence Seehermpp Lawrence Hack Earl Roberts Red Cross Virginia Matheny Mary Campbell Jess Gabriel Helen Evans Theodore Lemon Roberta Mohler Janette Leonard John Keller Gladys Lee Jennie Leffler James Barker B. O. Nixon Blanche England Emerson Poston England Holloway Alice Genevieve Poston Charles Wright Rebecca Holloway Louisa Holloway Columbus Bill Mason and Mirs Robert Holloway William Sayre Josephine Hansel Ora Yaw C. Wood Bowen Emma Westenhaver Logan Schools Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority P.m Marvin Lackey Mary Collison Charles Lehman Addison Frey Harold Brown Thomas Walsh John Robert Towbridge Chester Cooley Everette McWilliams Anna Marie Shorr Gloria Summers Charles Pratt Route 3 Newark Logan Oscar Hanning Dayton Athens

Pomeroy Street Workers Get Wage Increase

Wages of street department workers were raised from 55 cents to 65 cents per hour at a Pomeroy Village Council meeting. Citizens voiced street condition complaints after a severe winter. Officials planned to contact C and O Railroad about crossings and discussed taxi fare concerns amid rising prices. No action on taxi issues. possible future legislation noted. Middleport council agreed to hire an attorney to redraft obsolete village ordinances and to lease storage space for flood prep. Injuries reported: Parmalee strained ligaments from a fall. Helen Davidson cut her leg at work.

Pomeroy Virgil Campbell Alvin Norris Hemlock Grove Rutland Middleport D. C. Miller Harry Cross Harry Houdashelt C. ©. Fisher Gravel Hill White's Grocery Ohio Pure Food Company R& F Parmalee A&p Helen Davidson Evans Market

Murray City Miners Favored To Win Hocking Co Tourney

Logan hosts the Hocking County basketball tournament with Murray City Miners as favorites. opener pits Union Furnace vs Gibisonville, followed by South Bloomingville vs Rockbridge, then Laurelville vs Byron Eby's Murray City. C H Jones and John Neff umpire. Harry McVey timekeeper. Arthur Woods scorer. Rudolph Hankison scoreboard. Ralph Walker announcer. Paul Carr tourney manager.

Logan Hocking County Carbon Hill Union Furnace-Gibisonville Rockbridge South Bloomingville Murray City Laurelville Union Furnace Gibison-ville Byron Eby Murray City Miners Hocking

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights Local Births and Events

Mrs Margaret Bolan received word of the birth of her first grandchild Judith Ann born Monday evening February 19 to Mr and Mrs Fred Ziarney of Cleveland. The Ziarneys’ former names and local ties are noted along with other community updates including rehearsals, a D A charter draping, and various visits and social gatherings in Pomeroy.

Pomeroy Margaret Bolan Judith Ann Fred Ziarney Cleveland Ziarney Eileen Bolan J Cashier Red Anchor Henry Durst

Founder's Day Observed by Middleport PTA

Mrs. Fred Luchs of Athens spoke at the Middleport Parent-Teacher Association Founder's Day program held at the school auditorium. Miss Mary Hoot read the message, and the event included a tribute to education and racial understanding, with a $25 Red Cross drive donation, a school legislation resolution, and awards for attendance.

Middlefort Fred Luchs Athens Middleport Parent- Teacher Association Jauditorium Mary Hoot Luchs Pomeroy Bend Michael John Michael John, To Which Sshe Lucille Smith George Childs Smart Meigs Izaak! Waiton League Guy Reynold Lois Cecil Childs

Polio Fund Report Details Meigs County Contributions

Pomeroy Meigs County chairman of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis reports county school contributions totaling 384.40. Recipients include Orange Olive Rutland Athletic Society Pomeroy Junior Senior PTA Scipio Bradbury Chester High Racine Grade Racine High Middleport High School Middleport PTA Spiller Portland Columbia Pomeroy Schools Pomeroy PTA Syracuse and others. County report forthcoming.

Pomeroy George Meinhart Meigs County National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis Meigs Ele Orange Olive Rutland Athletic Society Scipio Bradbury Chester High Racine Racine High Middleport High School Middleport PF. T. A Spiller Portland Columbia Pomeroy P. T. A Syracuse

Tractor Carrying Mail Over Country Roads

Homer Holter, rural mail carrier on Racine Route 1, travels daily in an eight horsepower tractor due to severely damaged roads from months of freezing and thawing. He built a cabin over the seat to stay sheltered on his rounds.

Pomeroy Homer Holter Racine Route 1 Holter

Escape Injury in Automobile Tragedy

Middleport Miss Nan Fisher daughter of Mayor and Mrs C Q Fisher and Mrs George Hall escaped with minor injuries after an early Monday Point Pleasant crash that killed two men and hospitalized two others The young women drove to the Wall home in Point Pleasant in the Tiali car Mrs Wall formerly Bradbury and employed at Mary Jane Coffee Shoppe prior to marriage

Pomeroy Charles Buck Pie Fred Buck Charles Haley Crooksville Marvin Roush Clyde Brown Marlene Patty Watson Mary Buck Rutland Paul Chapman Middleport Leafy Graham Springfield H. H. Bowen John J. Bowen Charleston Ida Lane Homer Showers Toledo Federated Church Jug Igr Women's Guild Charles Eislestein Belgium Floyd Riden Cynthia Tompkins C. ¥. Tompkins James E. Simpson Esther Bonn Scott Kroger Myrtle Lang Dorothy Long Earl Constan Colunthss George Thornton Garnet Nelsonville George Rather Athena Dan Fisher Lewis Long Middlepory Nan Fisher C. Q. Fisher George Hall Annabelle Russell Point Pleasant Wall Bradbury Mary Jane

Middleport Stroke Patients In Serious Condition

Two elderly Middleport women suffer paralytic strokes. Sophia Betz found on her floor Sunday after a fall. Lavern Rumfeld cared for at daughter’s home. Sarah Wise relapse from a hip injury returns to Holzer Hospital with family present. Byron Grover homecoming from Holzer. Harald Lewis selling equipment and retiring from his business at Hamilton’s/Tuffie’s Place.

Middleport Sophia Betz Lavern Rumfeld Dr. Miller Third Ave Mipdleport Sarah Wise William Allman Holzer Hospital C. H. Wise Roscoe Wise Allman Byron Grover Cheshire Holver Hospital Rawlings-Coats Harald Lewis Hamilton Tuffie’s Place Middlepory Personals Robert L. Goodall E. W. Dewees Otto Mulford Camp Atterbury Ind Dale II Kennedy Philippines Leyte Helen Bradbury Columbus Otto Mulford Chester Richmond Parkersburg V. Va Pfc Pittsburg Calif Bruce Lloyd Virgil Edwards Donally Edwards Corning Phil Edwards Ed Parsons Madelyne Flint Peek G.C.D.C. Hospital Hubert Mace Jack Sorden Santa Ana Rudy Casto George Casto Harold and N. C. Welch Huntington

Washington Birthday dinner by Heath Methodist Church

Middleport notes report a Thursday Washington Birthday dinner in the Heath Methodist Church dining room hosted by the Women’s Society of Christian Service. Officer roles include Mrs Malcolm Roller chairing Local Church Activities and Mrs Nan Moore handling ticket sales. Rotary Club anniversary observed with a reserved table in the men's Sunday School rooms.

Middleport Washington Heath Methodist Church Malcolm Roller W.S.C.S Nan Moore Rotary Club John Kinkaid Jack Terry Bess Sanborn Earl Knight Charles McBeihinney R. L. Coats Leo Kennedy D. C. Miller H. E. Cook Glenn Lambert Lemaoyne Osborne Arthur Strauss Perry Mitch

Local man praises ERB HELP for relief from gas

A local man described feeling swollen after meals with gas and acid after meals. He says ERB HELP cured his symptoms and allows him to eat freely. The advertisement claims ERB HELP contains 12 herbs and promotes better digestion.

Erbhelp Betts Cut Hare Nelsonville

Library Work Explained To Rotary

Logan Rotary hears Logan Library trustees Miss Jessie McMonagle and Miss Evelyn Fisher discuss needs for bigger libraries in this and neighboring counties. They describe libraries as community centers, not just reading rooms, with trustees listing L K Showalter George Carr Samuel Dillon Mary McCray Margaret Lutz Lester Risch and inviting suggestions on library operation. Guests included Mrs L K Showalter Lt Werdell Swaim and Rotarian H O Grant Circleville.

Logan L. K. Showalter Logan Library Logan Rotary Club Jessie McMonagle Evelyn Fisher George Carr Samuel Dilion Mary McCray Margaret Lutz Lester Risch Werdell Swaim Circleville

Logan branch gets new manager from Wooster post swap

Replaces Skelly Logan W. B. Fish of Wooster has been assigned to the Logan branch of the National Supply Co. replacing Robert Skelly who moves to Wooster. Mr. Fish, married with two sons James Arthur 15 in ninth grade and David Berl 10 in fifth grade, plans to move to Logan as a home becomes available.

Logan W. B. Fish Wooster The National Supply Co Robert Skelly Mr. Fish James Arthur David Berl

Licensed To Marry In Lancaster Probate Court

A marriage license was issued Saturday in the Lancaster Probate Court to David Archer Sater aged 21 from Lancaster and Patricia Mae Burke aged 17 from Lancaster at home.

Logan David Archer Sater Lancaster Patricia Mae Burke

Revival To Continue In Murray City At Newtown Mission

Murray City Services at Newtown Holiness Mission continue this week with Rev. James Carder of New Marshfield as evangelist. Special music by local church members. Rev. Helen W. Tatman leads the services.

Murray City Newtown James Carder New Marshfield Helen W. Tatman

Post Office Windows Closed on Thursday

Logan postmaster Frank G. Brown announces that post office windows will be closed and there will be no city or rural delivery on Washington's birthday. Doors remain open for box holders, ensuring access to mail service for those with boxes.

LOGAN Frank G. Brown Washington Mr. Brown

Virgil W Martin to Direct Sale of Tags in Logan

Virgil W. Martin named deputy registrar of motor vehicles for Hocking County. He has received new tags due for sale March 1 and must be attached to vehicles by April 1. Tags will be sold at his Main Street store, with assistants Mrs Grace Keller Evelyn Eilinger and Shirley Dodson. Martin will attend a deputy registrars meeting in Marietta Friday.

Keyes Rites Conducted in City Monday

Funeral services for Mrs. Mabel Keyes were held Monday at Leonard Funeral Home. The Rev. Clinton Swengel officiated with solo "Going Home" and piano accompaniment by Mrs. Raymon D. Lanning. Pallbearers included Clarence Blosser and Judge Phil Henderson. Out-of-town mourners came from White Cottage Williamsburg Canal Winchester Crooksville Canton Columbus and White Cottage.

White Cottage

Mrs Schaal Taken To Grant Hospital

Mrs Charles Schaal of 123 Wood Street was rushed by ambulance to Grant Hospital last Saturday for observation and treatment. She has been under a physician's care for four weeks.

Logan Charles Schaal Wood St Grant Hospital Schaal

Charm and Personality Shown at Senior High Assembly

A Logan senior high general assembly featured the motion picture Charm and Personality shown Friday night. Principal Burchfield confirms the event. Logan city patrolmen Elin ger and Schrader arrested three youths Monday on a charge they stole a truck from Heine Packing Company on Sunday. They will be arraigned in juvenile court.

Logan General Assembly Burchfield Lo] Ellinger M. W. Schrader Heine Packing Company

Redskins Face Tough Road With Two League Tests

Logan Chieftains prepare for two hard league games in sellout week. Tuesday night they host Pomeroy Panthers, currently tied for second with Wellston and Logan, then travel Friday to Athens to meet leader Bulldogs. Logan seeks revenge after earlier losses to both rivals.

LOGAN Logan Chieftains Braves Pomeroy Panthers Wellston Athens Bulldogs Chieftains Jackson Ironmen

T. A. Wharton Receives Callers on Sunday

Rockbridge resident T. A. Wharton long ill at home received many callers Sunday. Among the visitors were Mr. and Mrs. William Dupler and their children Maxine and Larry of Ashland, Mrs. D. C. Wharton of Indianapolis, Mr. Travis Wharton of Decatur, and Miss Ethel Burns of Dayton.

Logan T. A. Wharton Rockbridge William Dupler Fwo Maxine Larry Ashland D. C. Wharton Indianapolis Travis Wharton Ethel Burns Dayton

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jIdano Club Miss England M. J.cole Joe Case John Allen Barton Holt John Kreig Claude Lyons Charles Lewis Kemper Ed Kemper Russell Montgomery Montgomery M. H. Cherrington John Lee Lew Riggs John Connor Clarence Matheny Clarence Blosser J. R. Hankison Elmer Tschappat Howard White Athens Messenger Ays Pomeroy’s Murray Tor Hocking Co New Straitsville McQuade Ota Summer Monument Co George C. Shaw W. Main Ohio Pomeroy Social Notes Ruby Shauver David Williams Fred W. Crow Frederick Wilkinson Crow ITI Clarksburg Crows Crow Eleanor Karr E. Main St Irving Karr A. H. Rosenbaum Donald Rosenbaum N. T. School Grove City Dan Rosenbaum Capital University Nolan Swackhammer Theodorus Council Daughters of America Inet Bertha Radford Stark's James H. Wilson Citizens Bank’ Bldg Nelsonville, Ohio PTA Middleport Social Notes Hobart Cundiff Tuffie's Place Greenup Donald Wagner Edith Medice Pauline Bentley Cundiff Joan Triplett Lewis Triplett Seaman l Cundiff William Cundiff Norfolk Sewing Club Jolly Bunch Sewing Club John Seines Lenna Devol William Britton Alice Fink Marjorie Miljhean Gertrude Miller Katie Weber Mattie Bush Helen Lloyd Blanche Haskins Lillian Smith Franklin Bailey Wallace Bradford Bruce Carolyn Hobart Shields Sharon Tuppers Plains Helen Bailey Skelly Colegroves Market Middleport, Ohis Sergeant Mike Larry Parks Jeanne Bates Jim Bannon Eddie Acuff Ross Hunter Mike K9 Corps March OF Time Wilson Alexander Knox Charles Coburn Geraldine Fitzgerald Thomas Mitchell Ruth Nelson Cedric Hardwicks Inc Bendvue Lisbon Vera Hrubs Ralston Erich von Strohelm Richard Arien Bob Livingston Thoreday Virgil Martin Keyes Mrs. Schaal Redskins Vicks VA Insurance Sight Uissen Oakley Oakley Insurance Nelsonvills O. P. A. Odd Lot
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