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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1944

Page

10

Keynes Names District Chairmen for Hocking War Fund

Logan Robert Keynes announces community chairmen for the Hocking County Red Cross War Fund drive starting March 1. Appointees include Laurelville Claude Chilcote Rockbridge Bery Tucker Carbon Hill School District Carl Huprick Murray City School District Joe Stone Union Furnace D O Davis Gore Mrs Frank Emrick Oreville Mrs Robert Goodlive Haydenville C S Matheny and Paul Shaw oversees rural organization with township AAA committee chairmen selecting farmer helpers.

Logan Robert Keynes Hocking County Red Cross War Fund Laurelville Claude Chilcote Rockbridge Bery Tucker Carbon Hill Carl Huprick Murray City Joe Stone Union Furnace D. O. Davis Gore Frank Emrick Oreville Robert Goodlive Haydenville

Murray Red Cross Drive Announced in Logan

Murray City chairman J. J. Stone announces the Red Cross War Fund drive starting March 1 with a volunteer solicitor staff. The group met at Murray City High School for organization with committees from New Straitsville and Glouster attending.

Willian’ Wright Harriet Darby Helen Bookman Eugenia Mahoney Ruth Mackie Ernest Martin Frank Cook William Johnson

Methodist WSCS Holds February Meeting at Local Church

LOGAN The February meeting of the WSCS was held Tuesday afternoon at the Methodist Church with Mrs. Bert Bell presiding. Devotions by Mrs. Tom Connor themed God’s Truth Abid Eth Still, hymns by Mrs. Walter Prather, readings by Mrs. Warren Johnson and Miss Irma Crow, and a paper by Mrs. Raymond Lanning on Our Magazines. A play titled Mrs Croesus Carries On was performed under Mrs. Lanning’s coaching, with musical segments by Mrs. Wilbur Lanning and Mrs. Hugh Meldrim. Supper for about eighty members closed the meeting, hosted by a committee headed by Mrs. Emma Shaw and others.

Christian Advocate Croesus Lanning Artie Brimner Cora Brown Ralph Swartz Edward Miller Wilbur Lanning Hugh Meldrim Emma Shaw Roy Crawford Bert Bell Edward Ewing M. B.lies Stanley Wiant Russell Bowers E. L. Nimon William Rizer J. V. Woodard Ernest van Atta E. N. Turner Grace Michel

Dover Churches Plan Special Brotherhood Day Services

Dover district Disciples of Christ parishes in Trimble Chauncey Greens Run Millfield and Taylor Ridge observe Brotherhood Day and a Week of Compassion with a Healing of the Nations goal of 1 870 000. Sunday schedule lists sermons by Gilbert Courtney at Trimble Taylor Ridge Chauncey and by Glaze Thompson at Greens Run Millfield and Trimble with service times.

Chauncey Church of Christ Trimble Greens Run Millfield Taylor Ridge Disciples of Christ Greens Gilbert Courtney Glaze Thompson

A to O Club Celebrates Fourth Anniversary

The A to O Club marked its fourth anniversary at Mrs. Gladys McClelland's home with a two course chicken dinner. Dancing and games followed a brief business session that elected officers: Gladys McClelland president Olga Hunter vice president Norma Clark secretary Ginney Dunfee treasurer Ethel Chiki press reporter. Guests included Minnie Dunfee Nada Cone and Terry McClelland. The next meeting is March 2 at Olga Hunter's home.

Chauncey A To O Club Gladys McClelland Olga Hunter Norma Clark Ginney Dunfee Ethel Chiki Minnie Dunfee Nada Cone Terry McClelland

Garden Club members attend Better Gardening School

Five members of The Plains Garden Club visited Athens High School Thursday to attend the Better Gardening School conducted by Victor Reis of Columbus. Attendees included Mrs. Paul Tipton Mrs. Grant Michael Mrs. Herman Humphrey Mrs. John Slater and Mrs. Harold Winefordner.

Chauncey Plains Garden Club Athens Better Gardening Victor Reis Columbus Athens High School Paul Tipton Grant Michael Herman Humphrey John Slater Harold Winefordner

Chauncey Churches List February 27 Services

Religion notices from Chauncey list church times and leaders for February 27. Methodist Thomas Buckley Supt at 9:30 Sunday School and 10:30 service with Wednesday prayer and Ladies Aid. First Church of Christ 9:30 School, 10:30 Lords Supper and worship led by Young People, service men and families 7 p.m. Gilbert Courtney. Seventh Day Adventist Charles Domberg pastor, Juanita Lockado Sabbath School head. Church of God Howard Pennell 9:30 School, 10:30 and 7:30 services, Flo Kelzenberg Young People. Holiness Andrew McKenny Supt 10 a.m School and 11 a.m and 7 p.m sermons by Ray Pidcock. Nazarene Frank Noel 9:30 School, 10:45 and 7 p.m sermons, Marjory Darnell Young People 6:15. Millfield Church of Christ Glaze Thompson preaching 10:30 after 9:30 School.

Chauncey Methodist Church Thomas Buckley Ladies Aid Charles Palmer First Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Seventh Day Adventist Charles Domberg Juanita Lockado Church of God Howard Pennell Clarence Way Young People’s Meeting Flo Kelzenberg Holiness Church Andrew McKenny Ray Pidcock Nazarene Church the Plains Carrie Channell Frank Noel Marjory Darnell Church of Christ Millfield S. S Glaze Thompson

Ohio University Professor Hired to Teach Chauncey Band

Professor Karl Witzler of Ohio University will teach instrumental and band music in Chauncey Rover School for the remainder of the term, replacing Mrs. Kathryn Millikan who resigned. Band rehearsals occur Wednesdays and Fridays. A rummage sale by the Naomi Class of The Plains is set for March 3 at Athens City Hall starting 9 a.m.

Chauncey Karl Witzler Ohio University Chauncey-Rover School Kathryn Millikan Naomi The Athens City Hall Camp Mackall North Carolina Miss Bird Miss Anna White Columbus John Martin Rowena Blosser Jerry Blosser University Hospital, Columbus Miss Blosser Richard Gerken Grenoble Road Upper Arlington E. H. Ledford Roy Sigler Sgt Ledford Greensboro Norma Jean Fickel Jacob Fickel West School White House Cheerio Maccabee Hall

County Conference on World Government Being Planned

Logan reports an interdenominational county conference on World Government set for Monday March 6 at First Presbyterian Church. Morning afternoon and evening sessions will explore peace versus war, economics, and international cooperation with questions on sovereignty, a world legislature, world court, a world army, tariffs, currency stability, and freedom of air. Ohio ministers will lead discussions and speak at sessions.

Logan First Presbyterian Church United States Ohio

Logan Social Notes and Local Military Postings

Logan residents report the Duplicate Contract Club meeting at Mrs. Fred Carpenter’s home with high scores by Mrs. Harry Bell and Harold Saxton. Several members and substitutes listed. Also noted are furloughs and transfers of military families plus social gathering plans for March 8 and two club meetings.

Logan Logan Duplicate Contract Club Athens Fred Carpenter N. Congress Street Harry Bell Harold Saxton Carpenter Home Bell Saxton John Lee

Tax Examiner to Aid Vendors in Logan February Deadline

Sales tax examiner Logan Charles Donley will be at the courthouse in Logan on February 29 to assist vendors with filing their semi annual tax reports. This date serves as the filing deadline and final chance to receive help.

Logan Charles Donley

Birth announced for Miller family daughter in Abilene Texas

Master Sergeant and Mrs Myron Miller announce the birth of a daughter on Thursday February 24 in Abilene Texas. Mrs Miller is the former Virginia Vogt. Grandparents are Mrs Sarah Vogt and Logan Miller. Overseas service marks the father.

Logan Myron Miller Abilene Texas Miller Virginia Vogt Sarah Vogt

Employers Are Advised By Devore

Logan Ohio area director Joseph R. Devore of the War Manpower Commission warns employers to hire immigrants only if referred by the Logan United States Employment Service office. He ties this to the Region V employment stabilization plan to curb inter area labor migration and urges Ohioans to seek local jobs before crossing borders.

Logan Joseph R. Devore War Manpower Commission United States Employment Service Devore Ohio

Laurelville School Sells Bonds in Fourth War Loan Drive

Logan report states Laurelville High School and Eighth Grade students sold war bonds totaling 12 718 50 dollars in the Fourth War Loan Drive. Senior class led with 4 650, Eighth Grade 3 175 50, Sophomores 2 412, Juniors 2 301, and Freshmen 150 in sales.

Logan Laurelville High School

State School Funds Arrive in First 1944 Mail

Logan reports first quarter 1944 State School Foundation funds mailed by County Superintendent Samuel H. Dillon. Distributions include Benton 3043.02 Falls 2836.25 Good Hope 2258.50 Gore 730.01 Green 2700.13 Laurel 2457.98 Laurelville Perry 5614.80 Marion 2792.41 Murray City 5149.02 Salt Creek 1436.10 Starr Washington 7067.42 Ward 3845.22.

Logan State Samuel H. Dillon Benton Falls Good Hope Gore Green Laurel Laurelville-Perry Marion Murray City Salt Creek Starr-Washington Ward

War Loan Drive Surpasses County Quotas in Fourth Drive

Logan County reports $578393.70 in all bond sales for the Fourth War Loan Drive, $189393.70 over the $389000 quota. Series E bonds reach $197456, $18456 above their quota. A congratulatory telegram from Phil Trounstine praises Hocking County for over the top performance in both E and total quotas. In Manayaram India, a single month records 264 inches of rain.

LOGAN Hocking County Phil Trounstine Cleveland Federal Reserve Manayaram India

Elyria Man Volunteers for Immediate Army Induction

Logan William P. Wells Jr of Elyria has volunteered for immediate induction into the U S Army and will be included in the next Hocking County contingent for pre induction examination, the Hocking County Selective Service Board announced.

Logan William P. Wells, Jr Elyria U. S. Army Hocking County Selective Service? Board

Reverend Cecil H. Jones to Speak at Rotary Club Meeting

Rev Cecil H. Jones will address the Rotary Club at noon on Monday February 28 at the Hotel. A report notes a woman grave digger is employed in Chester Pennsylvania.

Logan Cecil H. Jones Chester

Overnight Kleerex promises clear pimples by morning

A marketed liquid claims to dry pimples overnight with a money back guarantee if not convinced. It advertises rapid results and a low price of 50 cents, urging readers to join satisfied users who are no longer embarrassed by acne.

Medal of Honor Winner for Midway Heroic Death

Capt Richard E. Fleming died in the Midway raid after bombing Japanese warships. He became the first Marine Corps pilot to win the Congressional Medal of Honor in the war, awarded posthumously to his mother.

Richard E. Fleming Midway Marine Corps

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