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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1944

Page

10

More Hocking Countians to Take Service Tests This Week

Draft Board issues new call for 27 men from Logan and surrounding areas to undergo pre induction physical examinations this week. Names include Chester Lemon Route 3 Logan Raymond Spencer Murray City Lester Derr 31 Sead Street Logan Guy Fisk Logan William Wadell North Fairfield and others from Logan, Columbus, Rockbridge, Mundy, Westerville and Caldwell.

Logan Hocking County City Chester Lee Lemon Archer Mae' Tlect Lari Oe Canton Raymond Kuene Spencer Murray City Lester Calvin Derr Sead Street Guy Fisk East Hunter Street William Wadell Zalle Aven An P Cis John Auker Aes Jake Rt. 1 Westerville

Stores Furniture Logan as Jimmie Brown goes to duty

Mrs Brown leaves furniture in Logan for storage while she remains employed in Columbus visiting on weekends. Legal notice announces bids to drill a water well at Stewart School with no less than ten inch casing. Bids due March 27 1944 at 8 00 am at Bad's office Rome Canaan.

Logan Jimmie Brown Armed Services Rome-Canaan Stewart School Bad's High Benoa Stewart O. c. D. Arnold, Cik Rome Canaan

Cobweb Oil Paintings by Miss Clapton Captivate Logan

In Logan a library display features Miss Clapton and her cobweb oil paintings, a rare art done on fragile cobwebs with no base. Her mother Mrs. Clapton, a former Logan librarian, is celebrated for inspiring the exhibit and the artist’s global recognition.

Board OF Education Olive Clapton Hens P.O Ren Ohio

Librarian Hallie Grimes Resigns for Mentor Position

Hallie Grimes resigns after two years as Logan Public Library librarian to take a similar post in Mentor. She reports for duty Wednesday morning March 1, after spending Monday night in Columbus with her brother H. R. Moore and family. Moore works in the Department of Rural Economics at Ohio State University.

Logan Hallie Grimes Logan Public Library Mentor

Sisters Assist Father After Hip Fracture

Mr. William Lehman of North Street, in failing health for two years, fell last week and fractured his hip. His daughters Mrs. Claude Hammon and Mrs. Charles Bowman of Columbus have aided Mrs. Lehman in his care.

Logan William Lehman North St Claude Hammon Charles Bowman Columbus Lehman

Three More Enter Army From County

Three Hocking County men have entered the U S Army at Ft Thomas Kentucky after pre induction medical exams. They are Floyd Dorman Kitchen Logan, Gerald Ambrose Hampshire Logan Route 1, and John David Henderson Logan Route 2.

LOGAN Hocking County U. S. Army Ft. Thomas Selective Service Board Floyd Dorman Kitchen Gerald Ambrose Hampshire John David Henderson

Perry County court notes show filings ahead of May primaries

Perry County Board of Elections reports two week filing window with 16 Republicans and one Democrat so far. county recorder lists deeds, leases, mortgages and cancellations. probate reports name administrators and estates including W T Reiman and Alonzo Burgess. scarlet fever quarantines rise with cases in Thornville and Clayton townships. legal actions include foreclosures and divorces. marriage licenses issued in Crooksville and Junction City.

New Lexington Perry County Nina M. Holden H. F. Minshull Pearl Tague Thornville Thorn Township Harrison Township Clayton Township Everland L. Eveland C. W. Norris James E. Potter Board of Revision

Women Will Have Program In Logan

Logan A county achievement meeting for the women in Hock ing County will be held in March according to Helen Evans home demonstration agent. Nellie Watts outlined project plans for the coming year and a questionnaire will be sent to township council members. Attending were Miss Grace Harsh Mrs Ralph Swartz Mrs Porter Heinlein Miss Thelma Mowery Mrs Dan Rhein scheld Mrs Fred Graham Miss Nellie Watts and Helen Evans.

Grace Harsh Ralph Swartz Porter Heinlein Thelma Mowery Dan Rheinscheld Fred Graham Nellie Watts Helen Evans

Local Service Members and Social News in Sarasota Area

Corporal William Daugherty returns to Sarasota after a furlough spent with parents Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Daugherty. Seaman Clyde Hockman visits family while stationed at Sampson NY. Mrs. Virgil Martin arrives from Monticello KY for a visit. Cub Pack 40 hosts 6 15 supper at Wear School with self‑provided table service. D A Council 120 initiation ritual set for Wednesday evening. Euterpean Club exec committee meets Monday at 6 to open Mrs Anthony Toerner’s home.

William Daugherty Sarasota Florida Hubert Daugherty Millard S. Brown Urbana William Brown Clyde Hockman John Edward Seaman Hockman U. S. Navy Sampson New York George Hedrick Monticello Virgil Martin George Erskine Main St Mary Schneider Washington, D. H Wear School D. of A. Council 120 Anthony Toerner Euterpean Club

Lent Sermons Planned by First Presbyterian Church

Rev. Howard E. Mumma of Shepard will deliver a series of Lenten sermons at First Presbyterian Church on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday nights. Mumma is a Yale Divinity School graduate and Columbia University attendee, native of Springfield Ohio, and has pastored Magnetic Springs and Portsmouth.

Logan Howard E. Mumma Shepard First Presbyterian Church Cecil H. Jones Yale Divinity School Mumma Jones Columbia University Springfield Magnetic Springs Portsmouth

Mrs Harbaugh Reappointed to Hocking County Elections Board

Ella M Harbaugh is reappointed to the Hocking County Board of Elections for a four year term ending March 1 1948. She has served the past three years filling her husband’s unexpired term. The next board meeting is March 8 with election of a chairman and clerk.

Logan Ella M. Harbaugh Hocking

Mrs Bailey Granted Divorce by Court

Logan Nettie L Bailey received a divorce from Elmer A Bailey in common pleas court. Grounds cited extreme cruelty. defendant did not appear. Custody of a minor child awarded to Bailey with support set at 4 per week.

Logan—Nettie L. Bailey Elmer A. Bailey Court of Common Pleas

Trimble Area Red Cross Drive Organized in Athens Area

Trimble township prepares a Red Cross fund drive opening March 1 with a goal of 2600 dollars. Local head Mr Hughes seeks full citizen cooperation as volunteers canvass the area to fund Red Cross blood plasma work and relief for service men and women.

Glouster W. G Red Drive Athens Hughes Red Cross

Family Taken to Hospital in Blower Ambulance

Mrs. Virgil Grandy and her son Charles were transported to Marietta Osteopathic Hospital in a John S. Blower ambulance. Charles will have tonsil removal surgery and a general exam, while Mrs. Grandy is kept for observation. Mr. Grandy accompanied them.

Glouster Virgil Grandy Charles Marietta Osteopathic Hospital John S. Blower

Henry Jonas Returns Home After Treatment

Henry Jonas was carried to his home by the Wallace ambulance from White Cross Hospital where he had been for treatment the past week. He is reported to be recovering.

Glouster Henry Jonas C. F. ‘Wallace White Cross Hospital

Play Cast Omission Noted in WSCS Program

In the Glouster WSCS program for the Thursday evening play the names Mildred Winkle as Diana From Brazil and Judy Vernon as Daphne From England were accidentally omitted from the participant list.

Glouster WSCS Mildred Winkle Diana Brazil Judy Vernon Daphne England

Glouster Faithful Class Meets at Church Home

Jacksonville Methodist Church faithful class gathers at Mrs. Wilbur Householder home for devotional led by Mrs. Captalin Roberts. Readings include Bible Valentines by Sophrona Householder and others. Sophronia Householder wins mystery box. social hour and refreshments follow.

Glouster Jacksonville Methodist Church Wilbur Householder Captalin Roberts Sophrona Householder Arlene Davis Lena Maxwell Lucille Williams Sophronia Householder Anna Rasp Eloise Miller Ethel Shirkey

Progressive Study Club Meets at Mrs J E Andersons Home

The Progressive Study Club will meet at the home of Mrs J E Anderson on Main Street Tuesday evening at 7 30 o clock.

Progressive Study Club J. E. Anderson Main St

Local Visitors From Columbus and Nearby States

Mrs Mae Putnam Mrs Ida King Mrs Blanch Rigley and C A King from Columbus were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs M M Bryson. The Stemm family also visited Glouster from Columbus and Lenoi with Rolland Hoffman stationed in Detroit. Leo Lemoine of Dayton visited the Keiths in their home. Dorothy Faires of Point Pleasant West Virginia stayed with her parents the Carrs. Lois Barnett of Broadhead Kentucky visited with the Baldersons while her husband Rev Roy Barnett pastors in Broadhead.

Mae Putnam Ida King Blanch Rigley C. A. King Columbus M. M. Bryson Donald Stemm Glouster Stemm Spring St Tillie Hoffman Charles Detroit Rolland Hoffman Leo Lemoine Dayton

Mrs. Rose Maxwell Dies at Hartleyville

Mrs. Rose Maxwell wife of Sullivan Maxwell died at their home in Hartleyville. The body will be moved from Wallace Funeral Home to the late home today for calling hours. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at Beech Grove church at two in the afternoon with burial in Beech Grove Cemetery.

Glouster Rose Maxwell Sullivan Maxwell Hartleyville Wallace Beech Grove Beech Grove Cemetery

Laurel Valley Grange Formed In Hocking County

The seventh Grange in Hocking County, Laurel Valley Grange, is organized for South Perry residents after a Friday night meeting. Clarence Skinner and Frank M., both Grange deputies, aided the effort. A March 17 meeting will set plans, elect officers, and finalize the charter.

Logan Hocking County South Perry Laurel Valley Clarence Skinner Frank M Ansonia

Tuesday Deadline For Local Sales Tax Reports

Logan Charles Donnelly, sales tax examiner for the district, reminded Hocking County vendors that Tuesday is the final date for filing semi annual sales tax reports. After the deadline, a $1 daily penalty will be assessed for delinquency. He has assisted city and county vendors with their reports for the last month.

Logan Charles Donnelly New Lexington Hocking County Donnelly

Logan Man Held to Grand Jury on Auto Theft Charge

Logan resident Bernard Kuhn admitted guilt to taking an auto without owner consent and was held to the grand jury after arraignment before Magister Frank St Clair. Deputy Sheriff Jack Waldron arrested him on a complaint filed by local attorney George Christman.

Logan Bernard Kuhn Frank St. Clair Kuhn Jack Waldron George Christman

Logan Librarian Becomes Private Secretary in Lima Defense Plant

Miss Hortense Gibson, formerly librarian at Logan Public Library, has taken a post as private secretary at a defense plant in Lima Ohio.

Logan Hortense Gibson Logan Public Library Lima Ohio

Baton Rouge Firefighters Ordered to Save Tires and Gasoline

Firemen in Baton Rouge Louisiana responded to a burning auto as the owner urged them to spare the rubber and fuel while he worked to remove the tires.

Baton Rouge

Church Group Plans Honor Roll Donations at Meeting

GLOUSTER Women of the Church of Christ met Wednesday night. They voted to donate to the Emily Flinn Home and to fund a new Honor Roll for names of members entering service since the first roll. A flower committee was formed and Group Two will host March meeting in addition to a social hour. Past Noble Grands Club will meet Thursday at 7:30 in Odd Fellows Hall with Mrs. Embrey and Mrs. Snowden hosting.

Glouster The Church of Christ Esta Cunningham Patience Wallace Ola Eddy Lalla Danford Washington Marion Byers Emily Flinn C. B. Tigner John Henry Emmett Byers Noble Grands Club Odd Fellows Hall Edna Embrey Lenna Snowden

Carbondale Personal Mention in Local Notes

Local brief lists visits and family ties in Carbondale Athens Cambridge and Columbus. Notes include Nora Frank Dorothy Margene Gil son Nile J. Doolittle seaman finishing Great Lakes boat training on furlough Jasper Cox George Barber Allison Cox Howard Cly visits by Joe Stanley Will Cox and family Landis home and a Bible remark about corn and Greek language.

Carbondale Nora Frank Athens Dorothy Margene Gilson Marve Brooks Nile J. Doolittle Great Lakes Jasper Cox George Barber Allison Cox Howard Cly Logan Joe Stanley Cambridge Will Cox Columbus Jasper Herman Clark Philo Josh Clark W. T. James Landis

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