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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1944

Page

8

Longstreth Heavily Involved Citizen Dies At 91

Robert Ray Longstreth 91 prominent Hocking County figure died Friday at Cherrington Hospital from influenza and complications. He chaired the Logan Home Telephone Co directorship and Farmers and Merchants Bank board, owned numerous properties, and presided over the bank until his death. Funeral Monday at First Presbyterian Logan with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Bank to close 1 30 p m for services.

Logan Robert Ray Longstreth Hocking County Cherrington Hospital Union Furnace Farmers and Merchants Bank Logan Home Telephone Company Joseph D Cynthia Bay Longstreth Ohio University Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Blanche Cresap Hocking County Court House Berea Presbyterian Church Ambrose Hotel Dan Rheinscheld Longstreth Grant Morgan David Vance Rannells New Plymouth First Presbyterian Church Cecil H. Jones Lloyd Evans Nelsonville Oak Grove

The Sky's the Limit at Nelsonville Majestic

Fred Astaire stars in a tuneful romantic RKO comedy with Joan Leslie about an A V G pilot in New York. Two dance duets and four new tunes headline the film directed by E H Griffith with supporting turns from Robert Benchley and Elizabeth Patterson.

Fred Astaire RKO Radio the Sky Joan Lesle New York City Nelsonville Majestic Theater Robert Benchley Sa Ing Miss Leslie Benchely Astaire Metropolis Benchley Fred Johnny Mercer Harold Arlen Freddie Slack Joan Robert Ryan Richard Davies Elizabeth Patterson Marjorie Gateson Clarence Kolb David Hempstead E. H. Griffith Frank Fenton Lynn Root Joan Leslie

Hocking County Farmers Earn Aicchievement Award Honor

Logan Ohio farmers were praised by Elmer Kruse, state DA War Board chairman, for leading state farm production in 1943. The Agricultural Achievement Award ceremony at Logan High School drew about 200 attendees. Kruse noted strong rural war effort including scrap drives and bond sales, and presented a framed certificate and flag to local farmers, with musical interludes and two wartime films shown after the program.

Logan Hocking County Elmer Kruse DA War Board Logan Senior High School Kruse Jackson Hocking Paul Shaw King Usda War Board AAA Capt. J. Caldwell, Jr Amy Louisville Fred Court House Caldwell County Caldwell

Hammond Funeral To Be Held Monday

Funeral services for James Joseph Hammond 82 longtime custodian of the Bell Building will be held at 2 p m Monday at Leonard Funeral Home. He died Friday from influenza and complications at his Front Street home. Burial in Oak Grove. Survived by daughter Hazel at home wife predeceased last May. He also ran a scissors and mower sharpening shop.

Logan Leonard Funeral Home James Joseph Hammond Bell Building Front Street A. N. Grueser First United Brethren Oak Grove Hazel Hammond

Mansfield inmate releases include assault with intent to rape case

Logan James Cable of Logan is among 33 Mansfield Reformatory prisoners granted release by the Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission effective February 15. The Associated Press reports the action as part of the commission’s clemency list.

Logan James Cable Mansfield Reformatory Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission Associated Press

Hemlock Social Notes Highlights Local Visits and Travels

Mr and Mrs Jack Williams and Miss Nina Davis return from Fort Custer Michigan where Private Nolan Williams serves in the U S Army. Ray Knott ends Coast Guard furlough in New York while Ted Orris travels from Norfolk to Washington. Dinner guests at George Vanhorns include P B Osenbaugh Russell Faires and Fred Sheline. Joan Tharp returns to Ohio State University after holiday with family. Additional gatherings include Mr and Mrs Joseph Hines hosting Clifford Richards Kennedy Helser Driggs and family. Beverly Ann visits grandparents before rejoining her mother.

Louis Orris Norfolk Virginia Washington George Vanhorn Corning P. B. Osenbaugh Russell Faires Fred Sheline Joan Tharp Ohio State University Columbus Harry Joseph Hines Clifford Richards Kenneth Shawnee Oscar Helser Thornport Clara Driggs Elaine Beverly Ann Crooksville

Hocking Sends 66 More Men For Army Test

Logan and Hocking County registrants traveled to Columbus for final physicals before induction. The group was led by David Allen Koon of Murray City with George Robbins McAfee as assistant. Inductees will be guests at an American Legion Auxiliary dinner before deployment.

Logan Logan and Hocking County Columbus David Allen Koon Murray City George Robbins McAfee New Plymouth Washington National American Legion Auxiliary

Mrs. Estella Newman Dies After Illness

Logan Ohio obituary notices Estella Newman 76 died Friday at her East Street home after a heart ailment. Native of Perry County, longtime resident of Gore and Logan, last Kennedy family member. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. at home conducted by Rev. A. N. Grueser. Burial Oak Grove Cemetery. Survived by husband Willard two sons Charles Logan Harry Cleveland Theodore Columbus and daughter Mrs Clarence Chute Logan. Visiting hours start Sunday noon.

Logan Estella Newman Willard Newman East Street Perry County Gore and Kennedy Gore A. N. Grueser Oak Grove Charles Harry Cleveland Theodore Columbus Clarence Chute

Waste Paper Drive Plans Set After Board Meeting

Plans for a waste paper drive will be formulated Monday after a War Production Board salvage division representative meets with the Hockin salvage committee at 3 30 in the County Superintendent S H Dillon office. Howard E Kirk, committee chairman, said the meeting will set the drive timetable.

Ross Volunteer For Immediate Induction In U S Armed Services

Logan Dominion Ross of Route 3 Logan has volunteered for immediate induction under the Selective Service Act. He registered and volunteered Friday and will undergo a screening physical Wednesday to be included in a future contingent of inductees.

Logan Dominick Ross Route 3 U. S. Armed Service Hocking County Selective Service Board Selective Service and Training Act

Death of Woodville Riddle in Charleston West Virginia

Woodville Riddle, 59, died at his Charleston home Friday. A retired railroad worker, he was a brother of Mrs. Richard Brooks of Logan. He visited Logan several times. Funeral services will be Sunday afternoon at Hurricane West Virginia Methodist Church with burial there.

Logan Woodville Riddle Charleston West Va Richard Brooks

Logan Faye Aretha Straits Sues For Divorce In Hocking County

Faye Aretha Logan Straits files divorce suit against Benjamin Lawrence Straits in the Court of Common Pleas alleging extreme cruelty. Married November 9 1929 in Greenup Kentucky the couple have two minor children and she seeks temporary alimony attorney fees and equitable relief.

Logan Faye Aretha Straits Hocking County Benjamin Lawrence Straits Court of Common Pleas Greenup

Budget Approved by Logan School Board

Logan superintendent S H Dillon announced that the Hocking County Board of Education approved a board budget of about 8000 dollars for the coming year. The session also included other routine business.

LOGAN S. H. Dillon Hocking County Board of Education

County Board of Commissioners Routine Meeting

Logan County board members met at the courthouse on Friday. Bills were approved for payment and regular business was transacted, per a Saturday morning report.

Logan Hocking County

Logan Social Notes Highlight Local Club Meetings

Vera Blinn Society hosts at United Brethren Church with program Christians Must Work Together and luncheon. Amica Club hosts at West Street home with games and gifts. next meeting at Mrs William Speilman’s home in Feb.

Ralph Walker Shaw J. B. Showers Vina Blair Warner Lehman Olga Green Marvin Martin Herry Sweazy Lumcheon James Rutgers Everett Jacoby J. R. Hankison Otis Watts Hermen Leonard Robert Mohler James Hutchison Starling Cohagen Homer Allen Floy i Beougher Martha Sue Cruise Ann Shriner Amica Club West Street

Heinlein Family Returns From Wyoming Visit

The Heinlein family spent a week in Cheyenne Wyoming and returned home here with Corporal Lloyd Heinlein awaiting further orders. Private First Class Joe Carpenter on furlough from Kellogg Michigan is visiting his parents. Mrs Stallsmith visits Columbus with sister Mrs Plotner ill at her Bexley home. Naomi Circle WSCS meets Tuesday at 7 30 with Mrs Hammond host. Daughters of Naomi meet Tuesday at 1 30 at Mrs Loomis home led by Mrs Shaw.

Cheyenne Wyoming Harry Heinlein Heinlein Corporal Lloyd Heinlein Carol Ann Logan Lloyd Joe Carpenter Kelloy Michigan Claude Carpenter George Stallsmith Columbus Bert Plotner Bexley Robert Nelson Stallsmith Naomi WSCS Harry Hammond Will Loomis S. Walnut Street Robert Shaw

Hocking Tourney Planning Under Way in Logan

County Superintendent S H Dillon announced a special meeting of high school superintendents and principals to plan the annual Hocking County basketball tournament. D O Davis of Union Furnace will again manage. The event is expected to be held at the gym as in past years.

Logan—County S. H. Dillon Hocking County D. O. Davis Union Furnace Logan Senior High School

Destination Tokyo Comes to Athena After War Pics

Warner Bros presents Destination Tokyo at the Athena Theatre blending the drama of Action in the North Atlantic with the military life of the U S Merchant Marine. Starred by Cary Grant John Garfield, the cast also includes Alan Hale John Ridgely and Dance under Delmer Daves direction with Lt Commander Phillip Compton’s technical input.

Warner Bros North Atlantic Air Force Athena Tokyo Copperfin Starr Cary Grant John Garfield Alan Haj John Ridgely Membes Thoru Delmer Daves Albert Maltz Phillip Compton Grant Garfield

Eight Farm Institutes Planned for 1944

Eight institutes of three sessions each are planned for 1944, to be held the week of December 4 to 8 subject to change. Speakers include William L. Manahan of Defiance and Mrs. Henry Ebert of Columbus. Representatives attending the session are Mrs. Catherine Sater, Mrs. Blanche Nihiser, Aaroh Masure, Henry Rheinscheid, William Hahn, Herbert Flannigan, Mrs. Mary McClelland, Grace Harsh, Bert Arnold, and Clarence Skinner.

Logan County Farm Institute James R. Smoot William L. Manahan Defiance Henry Ebert Columbus Europe Institute Catherine Sater Blanche Nihiser Aaroh Masure Henry Rheinscheid William Hahn Herbert Flannigan Mary McClelland Grace Harsh Bert Arnold Clarence Skinner

Clint A Dupler Dies at Home in Logan

Clint A Dupler 66 a lumber company buyer died unexpectedly at his Enterprise home Saturday after a heart ailment and recent minor car crash. Funeral arrangements are being planned. Survivors include wife Tena two sons Ralph Lancaster Ray at sea three stepsons three stepdaughters two brothers and a sister.

Logan Clint A. Dupler Enterprise Tena Ralph Dupler Lancaster Ray Dupler Yeoman U. S. Navy Herbert Walker Ralph Walker Floyd Walker Camp Fannin Texas Della Huston Ruth Gray Groveport Homer Frank Dupler Vern Sugar Grove Ida Carpenter Thurston

Hospital Dismissals After Appendectomy At Logan

Mrs Raymond Zanner is discharged from Cherrington Hospital after an appendectomy. Mrs Homer Onail and her Akron resident son are also discharged. John Walsmith, previously confined with bronchitis and influenza, shows improvement.

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