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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1947

Page

3

Enterprise Farm Meeting Concludes With New Officers Elected

Logan report notes final session of the Enterprise Farmers' Institute closing after elections and awards. Kenneth Iles named president. Theodore Lupler vice president. Mrs. Kermit Nihiser secretary treasurer. Mrs. Harold Nihiser Sr hostess. Eli K Risch, Mrs. Juanita Power, and Mrs. Russell Berry named directors. Wool and cotton craft displays noted along with numerous prize winners in embroidery crochet and corn exhibits.

C. L. Worthman Mildred Blum Theodore Dupler Sam Blum Catherine Helber Jessie Stahr Robert Berry Jimmy Nihiser Lois Stahr Lois Nihiser June Phelps

County Road Worker Suffers Facial Burns Incident at county job

Logan resident David Rutter was treated for second degree burns to the face and neck after an accident at the county road department. The Gibisonville Institute hosts speakers Elmer Kruse and planned visits by Mrs. D B Phillips and B E Leete to discuss forestry and taxation issues. Exhibits include a salt and pepper shaker collection from Mrs. Merle Fiume and various local crafts. The Logan Institute opens tonight at Pocahontas Hall and the Marion Farmers Institute begins Thursday at 7 30 p m.

Logan David Rutter County Road Department James Worthman Vera Lindsay Catherine Nihiser Gibisonville Institute Elmer Kruse Production and Marketing Association D. B. Phillips B. E. Leete Chillicothe Leete State Forestry Department Laurel Township Merle Fiume Gibisonville Logan Institute Pocahontas Hall Marion Farmers’ Institute

Prosperity In Early 4 7 Seen on Farm

Logan Elmer F Kruse chief of the Production and Marketing Association spoke at the Logan Kiwanis Club dinner meeting at Blosser's Restaurant on The Agriculture Outlook of the Nation He predicted the first half of 1947 would be prosperous for farmers with caveat on a potential record crop The speaker urged planning on distribution noting foreign export could fall as other nations lack buying power He warned about the need for equitable distribution and discussed reciprocity trade before World War II He named improving food quality as a key agricultural problem and concluded with thanks to Paul Shaw who introduced him Guests included Russell Berry Ralph Drescher Maurice Racer of Marietta district production and marketing supervisor Bob Mitchell and Millburn Allen.

Logan Elmer F. Kruse Production and Marketing Association Logan Kiwanis Club Blosser’s Kruse Paul Shaw Russell Berry Ralph Drescher Maurice Racer Marietta Shaw Bob Mitchell Millburn Allen

Heyde Declines Celina Call After Long Logan Pastorate

The Rev. Amos L. Heyde, longtime pastor of St. Matthew and St. John's Lutherans in Logan, declined the Celina call to Celina’s St. Paul Lutheran Church. At both Logan congregations’ urging, he will remain pastor in Logan, where he has served since June 1, 1927.

Logan Amos L. Heyde St. Matthew St. John’s Luthera St. Paul Lutheran Church Celina Mr. Heyde Attica Ohio

Contempt Charge Eyed In Logan Court Suit

Judge Harley Meyer takes contempt charges under advisement in the case Vergene Sheffield versus John Sheffield. The plaintiff gains temporary custody of the minor child and is awarded $50 in attorney fees plus $10 in temporary alimony.

Junta Club Hosts White House Dinner Meeting

Logan notes report that members of the Junta Club attended a six o'clock dinner at the White House hosted by Mrs. William Strentz and Mrs. Kleinschmidt. Mrs. John Wellman presided and led a program on comedy using excerpts from Jan Struther works and discussions about Mrs Miniver.

Jan Struthers Miniver Mary Blasius Jessie McManigal Mary Minette McCray

Book of the Month Club met at 493 Warner Ave

Mrs. George E. Carr hosted the Book of the Month Club at her home 493 Warner Ave at 8 p m Monday. Iris Lowrey selected Lydia Bailey by Kenneth Roberts for the evening in a 1800 to 1805 setting with a dessert course served to fifteen members including Mrs Tom Armstrong and Miss Minnie Louise Bowen.

George E. Carr Carr Warner Ave Iris Lowrey Lydia Bailey Kenneth Roberts Tom Armstrong Minnie Louise Bowen Mary Eyerman Bartelle Hamilton Sally Holmes Raymond Kearins Max McKitlick Eleanor Lee Grace Orr Francis Roberts Sarah Rockhold Alice Schuler William Tennyhill Della Webb Gladys Webb Lowry

Girl Scout Troop Plans Seed Packets to Holland Belgium

At a Monday meeting Girl Scout Troop 1 formed seed sending committees for Holland and Belgium. Jean Ann Bowen, the president, named Dorothy Wells and Jeri Weiss to lead seed efforts. Sixteen members answered roll call. plans were set for second class badges at a Court of Awards Feb 10.

Jean Ann Bowen Holland Belgium Jeri Weiss Dorothy Wells Martha Gordon Patti Williams Phyllis Wells Patty Miller Lois Ann Carr Lois Jones Judy Worley Doris Keller Shirley Buntz Mary E. Greathouse Marjorie Kreig Sue Showalter Carol Risch

Monday Night Duplicate Club Held at Mrs. Edgar Paul’s Home

Mrs. Edgar Paul hosted the Monday Night Duplicate Club on E. Main Street with Mrs. Claude Hammon as substitute. Players included Mrs. Ed Kemper Mrs. John Connor Mrs. Clarence Matheny Mrs. Russell Montgomery Mrs. L. A. Riggs Mrs. J. R. Ankinson Mrs. Howard F. White Miss Mary L. Bowen Mrs. Lawrence Hack and Mrs. Elmer Tschappat.

Edgar Paul E. Main St Claude Hammon Ed Kemper John Connor Clarence Matheny Russell Montgomery L. A. Riggs J. R. Ankison Howard F. White Mary L. Bowen Lawrence Hack Elmer Tschappat

Weekend Guests at Harden Homes Host Zanesville Visitors

Guests over the weekend at the homes of Mrs. H. W. Harden and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harden included Mrs. Herbert Plummer, Miss Margaret Lucas, Mr. S. W. Murphy, and Mr. Charles Murphy, all of Zanesville.

H. W. Harden Frank Harden Herbert Plummer Margaret Lucas S. W. Murphy Charles Murphy Zanesville

Mrs. Blum Dies at Home in West Logan

Mrs. George Blum died at her West Logan home at 9 20 p m Tuesday. Survived by her husband six sons three daughters three brothers and a sister Funeral arrangements by Roberts funeral home. Daughters are Mrs Otis Patterson Mrs Della Tucker and Mrs Stella Seitz Sons include Rev Earl Appleman Russell Appleman Ross Appleman Clarence Appleman Elmer and Jess Appleman. Sister Miss Doris Miller and brothers William Howard and Dan Miller are named.

Logan George Blum West Logan Roberts Funeral Home Otis Patterson Della Tucker Haydenville Stella Seitz Allensville Earl Appleman Russell Appleman Columbus Ross Appleman McArthur Clarence Appleman Chillicothe Elmer Jess Appleman Akron Doris Miller William Miller Howard Miller Dan Miller Nelsonville

Paul Schrader Services Held

LOGAN The Rev. Fr. John Shrugrue officiated at funeral services for Paul Francis Schrader 40 who died Friday evening in Dayton at St. John's Catholic Church. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery. He was a World War II veteran with the Eighth Air Force in France and Belgium and belonged to Murray City Lodge FOE the Holy Name Society and the Knights of St John. Pallbearers listed were Lawrence Ellinger Don Huffman Mickey Connor James Kelch Sol Stoughton and Jacob Fickel.

Don Huffman Mickey Connor James Kelch Sol Stoughton Jacob Fickel

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