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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1944

Page

12

Logan Hocking county blood drive tops quota with 440 donors

Logan and nearby communities register 440 donors far exceeding a 340 quota. Mrs. R B Perkins heads the unit with Mrs. Dallas Kinser handling publicity and Mrs. Harry Thomas coordinating substitutions. Donations run through Tuesday February 1 at Logan Junior High School, with many registrants from Logan Laurelville Perry Township Haydenville Murray City Rockbridge Gore Union Furnace Carbon Hill Enterprise and transients expected.

Cleo Montgomery Logan Hocking County R. B. Perkins Dallas Kinser Harry Thomas Thomas Logan Laurelville Perry Township Haydenville Diamond Murray City Rockbridge Gore Union Furnace Carbon Hill Enterprise Logan Junior High School

Schultheis Funeral Held In Logan

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Dayton Schultheis in Logan with numerous out of town attendees. Family members traveled from Marietta near Mansfield to honor her memory, including siblings, spouses, and many relatives from Columbus Cincinnati Detroit Mt Gilead and other Ohio cities.

Logan Dayton Schultheis Schultheis Jacob Schultheis Near Marietta Merle Hill Ethan Hill Otis Bayliss Larry Gale Helen Schultheis R.A. Boggart Darrel Schultheis Robert Schultheis Marietta Terrance Bannon Jane Ambrose Detroit Mardie Cash Francis Reardon Harry Saten Cincinnati Rosella Nixon John Canty Bernadine Eberst Edward Eberst Max Maher Arthur McGovern Doreph Canty Waldo Johnson Kathryn McLean Terry McGovern Jo Ann Woods Catherine Henderson Elizabeth Dunham James Callahan Columbus Tom Bender Fostoria Orville Farrar Mt. Gilead Rodney Cullen Edgar Shearan New Lexington Frank Blasius Dayton John Hogan Grace ‘Thomas A. Gal Jorini Murray City Anita Geiger Lancaster

Mrs Ace Cochran called to Beaumont for Ill father

Mrs Ace Cochran of Maple Street was summoned to Beaumont last week due to her father George Shafer’s serious illness. She will assist with care until his condition improves. An annual financial report for Troy Township Ohio covers the year ending Dec 31 with salaries and numerous tax receipts and payments totaling 5 805.00.

Logan Ace Cochran Maple Street Beaumont George Shafer Troy Township Athens County Ohio Coolville R. Ll. Baily Latssea Nefund Maceanens Hee Ceipts Ee Seaseee General Executive Bervices Tvugeaor Legal Service Pwecatad Ta Aes Hoepitalizaen Helier

Logan News Mixed Life Returns After Long Vacation

Local column recaps life in Logan with wedding gifts for Ruth McMannis and Bill Backus and a Hawaii honeymoon. It notes new work for John Shorr, a recovery story for Mrs Ella Gaffney, and the death of Cecelia Blasius Schultheis. It lauds war loan drive support and blood donors, and mentions Doctor M H Cherrington's Magnet Springs trip and Leila stepping in as hostess.

Logan Ruth McMannis Bill Backus Bill Hawaii M. H. Cherrington Magnetic Springs Leila Kenny Bright Fern Reddick Union Furnace

Local notes and oblique year end ledger items in Logan

A clipped village notice recounts hospital dismissal for Chester Reeves of Nelsonville from Cherrington Hospital after two weeks. It lists payments, receipts, and depository balances tied to local residents including George Green and John Blasius with scattered dates and figures from 1943 to 1948.

Logan Chester Reeves Nelsonville Cherrington Hospital George Green Columbus Pence John Blasius Sie Arrents Lakes

Larimer Son Based on Sardinia Frontline

Mr and Mrs Harold Larimer report a letter from their son Harold Jr now stationed on the island of Sardinia off Italy. Corporal Larimer has been overseas a full year.

Logan Harold Larimer Harold Jr Sardinia Italy Corporal Larimer

President's Ball Lights Logan Social Scene

Logan hosts a large President's Ball with dozens of young people and many older attendees. Performances include Kenneth Bright singing and James Calvin at the piano, plus a local band and gift prizes. The event celebrates community, with tributes to organizers and a marriage announcement for Catherine Jane Larimer to Marvin Lackey at St Mathews Lutheran Church.

James Calvin Fern Reddick Union Furnace Joe Gabriel Anna Sellers Jack McGuire Fannie Spears Walter Savings R. W. Westenbarger Claude Hammon Cecil Burroughs Creola Stanley Richt Irma Hamilton Dorothy Brooks Harry Sweazy Jack Faine Lewis Graham R. R. Lanning D. F E. Marstiller Wes Ogg Jack Lee Harold W. Larimer Catherine Jane Marvin Lackey M. V. Lackey Gore Amos Heyde St. Mathews Lutheran Church Dorothy Conkle Edwin Spencer Fort Dix New Jersey Martha Sue Cruise Lackey Logan High School Sgt. Lackey Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Logan Maple St Chester Lackey Albert Lackey Patty Joe Newport Ohio Walterinson Eric

Kiashuta District Scouts Hold Board of Review

A Kiashuta District Board of Review at the Bethany Building recognized eight Troop 49 and Troop 40 scouts including Joe Foster, Dick Rosenbaum, Stanley Nease, Charles Baird, Kenilworth Nease, Willis Davis, Jimmy Whitlock, and Mitt White for advances and merit badges. A Kinshata District Court of Honor follows Thursday February 10 at 7 30 pm with Major Leland J. Culbertson as guest.

Pomeroy Kiashuta Bethany Joe Foster Dick Rosenbaum Stanley Nease Charles Baird Kenilworth Nease Willis Davis Middleport Jimmy Whitlock Mitt White Kinshata Leland J. Culbertson West Virginia Ordnance Works

Hudnall Case Explained by Magistrate in Bedford Township

Mrs. Blanche Hudnall pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor after Justice Peoples reduced the charge from a felony. She was fined 80 dollars and sentenced to 20 days in jail, with payments to the 82 year old grandfather and court costs. She must marry Roy Chaney within two weeks after release, per the magistrate. The two juveniles implicated testified they had given her money but she never received more than 20 dollars at a time. they admitted stealing about 300 dollars from Liberty Hudnall. Hudnall and the youths remain jailed in Meigs County Jail.

Pomeroy Blanche Hudnall Percy People’s Court Bedford Township Justice of the Peace Peoples Roy Chaney Chaney Hudnall Justice Peoples

Young People's Day Observed at First Presbyterian Church

Young People's Day was observed at the First Presbyterian Church in Middleport with a program arranged by Mr. and Mrs. Don Kelly. The theme was One Faith One Fellowship, featuring organ music, readings, a combined youth choir, and a sermon by Mr. Kelly. Next Sunday Troop 40 Boy Scouts will attend the morning service.

H. L. Carr Columbus Lewis Bumgarner Huntington Woman's Association of the First Presbyterian Church George L. Anderson Arthur Lewis C. T. Shumaker Edgar Ervin Main St C. A. Poindexter Alvira Jones B. F. Parmalee Middleport Don Kelly General Chemical Defense Corporation Gene Grate Martha Ohlinger Robert Chambers Mildred Ohlinger Virginia Lou Allensworth Jesus Mr. Kelly John Fultz Kenny Seuer Troop 40 Boy Scouts of America

Highway Patrol Checks Licenses and Lights in Pomeroy

For two hours Saturday night from 9 30 to 11 30 p.m. officers checked drivers licenses and vehicle lights near West Main Street and Butter Nut Avenue. Traffic near peak hours was delayed by about twenty minutes and only a few violations were found.

Pomeroy West Main St Butternut Ave State Highway Patrol

Home Restaurant Changes Hands in Middleport

Middleport residents learn the Home Restaurant has been sold to George S. Tewksbury, who takes charge today. Mayor C. O. Fisher had run the eatery, but time constraints and health issues prompted the sale. The restaurant will continue serving meals with current staff retained. Beulah White moves to a new position at the Tri Lustre Shop today.

Middleport C. O. Fisher George S. Tewksbury Fisher Tewksbury Smith Building J. J. Schmoll Swift West Virginia G.C.D.C Beulah White Mill St

Pomeroy Lodge Initiates Class At Eagles Nest

Pomeroy Meigs Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles held initiation for a class of about 40 Sunday afternoon at their quarters on N Second Ave. After the service, refreshments and social time followed. The prior night a large crowd attended the weekly Eagles dance in the club rooms featuring a dime collection for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Thomas Hendrix served as master of ceremonies.

Pomeroy — Meigs Aerie Order of Eagles N. Second Ave of the Eagles National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis Thomas Hendrix

Stivison Rite Held Today in Gibisonville

Funeral service for Jacob S Samuel Stivison, longtime Gibisonville resident, was held Monday at the United Brethren Church. Rev. Evan led the rites as family notes include two daughters Nellie W of Lancaster and Della A of Gibisonville, two sons Arch and another, and seven grandchildren plus four great grandchildren.

Della A Gibisonville Song Ert Arch

Death of Mrs Harter Board Reported in Charleston

Middleport William Board attended services in Charleston for his daughter in law Mrs Harter Board who died last week. Funeral services for Mrs Board were held Sunday afternoon. She is survived by her husband, his son, and three children.

John Dixon Charleston Earl Mauck Gallipolis C. F. Besserer Herman Mees Columbus New York Central Railroad W. H. Juhling S. Second Ave Fred Schroath Ann Clifford Ervin Richard Hayman Chicago Roy Lansbury J. C. Stewart Wiseman Grayson John DeHart Jacqueline Rice Delbert Rice Middleport William Board Harter Board

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