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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1943

Page

14

Red Cross Blood Donor Unit to Visit Logan July 19-20

The Red Cross Mobile Blood Donor unit will visit Logan July 19-20 to collect plasma for wounded soldiers on UN fronts. Located at Juntner High School the clinic runs 12 5 p m July 19 and 10 a m to 3 p m July 20. Organizers seek about 280 donors and urge contact with Mrs Harry Thomas at the Red Cross Chapter House East Hunter and Culver Streets.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Red Cross Blood Logan Red Cross United Nations Dallas Kinser Jun+tor Harry Thomas East Hunter and Culver Streets

Gore Honor Panel Dedicated by Gore 4-H Club

The Gore Honor Panel dedication occurred Sunday in the village. O. V. Mohler led the 4-H Club effort to honor local boys now serving in the armed services with the panel, American and Service Flags.

Mohler Merle Holcomb James R. Smoot

Mrs. Fred Murray To Teach Latin At Union Furnace High

Mrs. Fred Murray wife of a Logan attorney now in the U S Army has been named to the faculty of Union Furnace High School to teach Latin and other subjects next term. County Superintendent 8 H Dillon announced after a Starr Washington Board of Education meeting. Other vacancies in the county schools remain to be filled.

LOGAN Fred Murray U. S. Army Union Furnace High School 8. H. Dillon Starr-Washington Board of Education

Licensed To Marry In Hocking County

Three marriage licenses were issued by Probate Court during the holiday weekend. They list Clarence Edward Enmen and Francis M Young both of Lancaster. Jay Leonard Simms and Alice Lucile Koon of Nelsonville. and Arthur Leland Schmidt of Columbus and Grace Kimmey of Columbus.

Logan Rey Clarence Edward Enmen Lancaster Chubby Enmen Francis M Young Charles Willett Jay Leonard Simms Nelsonville Joe Sims Alice Lucile Koon John Coleman Arthur Leland Schmidt Colurnbus Henry Schmidt Grace Kimmey Columbus Murn Bean

Jurors Ordered Selected for Logan Hocking County

Judge Phil A. Henderson ordered Logan Hocking County jury commissioners to compile from electors a list of 200 jurors for the year starting August 1 1943. Names should reflect precincts districts and townships and selections must be completed by the first Monday in August with future meetings to finalize by law.

Logan Hocking County Phil A. Henderson

Arnold J Weideman Dies in Michigan Oil Industry Ties

Logan mourns the death of Arnold J Whitey Weideman 53 of Mt. Pleasant Michigan in a hospital there He worked with Charles Bell Logan in the oil and gas field for five years and was a familiar figure in Logan Funeral plans call for burial at Mt Pleasant Survivors include his wife two daughters and a son

Logan Arnold J Whitey) Weideman Mt. Pleasant Mich Charles Bell

Assist Vendors With Sales Tax Action in Hocking County

Logan Charles Donnelly of the Ohio Department of Taxation will visit the Hocking County Court House on July 14 15 19 20 24 and 29 to help vendors file semi annual sales tax returns for period January 1 to June 30 1943. Reports due by July 31 1943 to avoid daily penalties.

Logan Charles Donnelly New Lexington Ohio Department of Taxation Hocking County Court House

Carsey divorce granted in Court of Common Pleas

Arthur Carsey was granted a divorce from Marie Carsey by Judge Phil A Henderson on grounds of gross neglect of duty. No children were involved in the action.

Amended petition in Perfection Spring Co case

The plaintiff Perfection Spring Company and the Boston Insurance Company file an amended petition against C. C. Chute of Logan in a damage action arising from an auto truck collision on U S Route 40 between Richmond Indiana and Indianapolis on March 2 1942.

LOGAN Perfection Spring Company Boston Insurance Company C. C. Chute, Logan Richmond Ind Indianapolis

Lyons Rites Held in Logan for Charles Lyons

Funeral services were conducted at Heinlein Funeral Home in Logan for Charles Lyons age 79 a former Logan and Hocking County resident who died Monday in Shawnee after a long illness Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery He had worked at the old Hocking Valley Shops farmed near Ash Cave and lived in Shawnee the last four years Survivors include his wife Eleanor son Rev Harry W Lyons Howard and sisters Mrs Anna Anderson Gibsonville and Mrs Lulu Bell Vinton County

Logan Heinlein Charles Lyons Logan and Hocking County Shawnee Oak Grove Hocking County Lyon Hocking Valley Ash Cave Eleanor Harry W. Lyons Howard Anna Anderson Giblsonville Lulu Bell Vinton County

Logan Brief Social Notes

Mrs Nellie Feather and Mrs Fred Liff hosted a dinner party Saturday for Mrs Howard Blum who celebrated her birthday Sunday. Guests included Mrs Lewis Rodman Mrs Paul Hansel Mrs Robert Edwards Mrs Bus Mantany Mrs Herbert Walker Mrs Wayne Whitcraft Mrs Rothhe Walker Mrs Blum and the two hostesses. A Youth Fellowship Council meeting at the Methodist Church is set for Wednesday at 8 PM.

Rebekah Circle Hosts Thursday Picnic at Mrs Young Home

The Rebekah Circle plans a picnic Thursday evening at 6 o'clock at the home of Mrs James Young on West Front Street. The event invites members and neighbors to enjoy a community gathering in a residential setting.

Rebekah Circle James Young West Front St

Mrs Charlies Green Hosts Jolly Twelve Club Tea

Mrs Charlies Green entertained the Jolly Twelve Club at her Gallagher Avenue home on Thursday afternoon. At meeting’s close she served high tea. Guests included Miss Margaret Sparnon Mrs Carl Sparnon Mrs Della Smith Miss Beatrice Toss Mrs Zoa Blosser Mrs Clif ford Hawk Mrs Pearl Seaman Mrs Frank Hawk and Mrs Don Dawley.

Charlies Green Jolly Twelve Club Gallagher Ave Green Margaret Sparnon Carl Sparnon Della Smith Beatoss Zoa Blosser Clifford Hawk Pearl Seaman Frank Hawk Don Dawley

Local military furloughs and visits in Logan and area

A parade of service members and relatives visits Logan and nearby towns. John Coakley and Don Lanning return on furloughs from Great Lakes and naval stations respectively, while Robert Patchen and Harold Kessler travel from Norfolk and Camp Lee. Many families host relatives and former residents over the holiday weekend.

Ben Evans J.B. Frasure Harry Krumlauf Tommy Zanesville Logan John Wesley Coakley North Orchard Street Seaman Coakley Robert Patchen William Patchen Pfc Patchen Norfolk, Va Grace St. Clair Columbus Frank St. Clair Don Lanning Great Lakes Naval Training Station Gladys Lanning Chillicothe Lee Hansel Atlanta Georgia E. C. Hansel Foster M. Sims Sim Fred L. Junod Second St Flave Proctor Jack Evelyn Proctor Cleveland Buckeye Lake Carl E. Yarber Fort Lewis Washington Charles Yarber Union Furnace Yarber Blanche LeMaster Gladys Marie Will Hansel Kathryn Bartholomew Oakey Bartholomew Robert Bartholomew Fort Hayes Bartholomew Home Lawrence Kessler Harold Kessler Camp Lee Sergant Don Skinner Indiana Lewis Skinner North Orchard St Phyllis Nixon Boston Mass Eva Gretag Wisconsin and Ponter Louis

Barley Scarred by Scab In Hocking County Crop

James R. Smoot county extension agent reported widespread barley damage from scab across Hocking County and other counties. He said affected heads turn yellow and kernels shrivel, and warned scabby barley is toxic to hogs and horses but safe for cattle sheep and poultry.

Logan James R. Smoot Hocking County

Suit for divorce filed in hacking case in Logan

Bessie Lane of Logan has filed for divorce from Murray Lane in the Court of Common Pleas charging gross neglect of duty. They married July 17 1942 in Detroit Michigan and have no children. The petition says the defendant is confined to the Ohio Reformatory after burglary conviction.

Logan Bessie Lane Murray Lane Court of Common Pleas Detroit Mich Ohio Reformatory

Divorce Judge Orders Support For Minor Child

The defendant in the divorce action of Jessie Conner against Frank Conner was ordered to pay eight dollars per week for the support of their minor child and 35 to attorney George W. Christman as attorney fees after a hearing before Judge Phil A. Henderson in the Court of Common Pleas Tuesday morning.

Logan William Bright Receives Army Honorable Discharge

Logan William Bright of Logan has been honorably discharged from the U S Army at Fort Knox where he had been stationed. The discharge was granted for physical disabilities, according to Hocking County Selective Service Board members.

Logan John William Bright U. S. Army Ft. Knox Hocking County

Action Dismissed in Murphy Divorce Case

Judge Phil A. Henderson signed an entry dismissing the divorce action filed by Charles S. Murphy against Evelyn Murphy in the Court of Common Pleas. Costs of the case were assessed against the plaintiff.

LOGAN Phil A. Henderson Charles S. Murphy Evelyn Murphy Court of Common Pleas

Home on furlough for Pvt Albert Fulton

Pvt Albert Fulton of Camp Auckland Alabama is home on furlough to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Daniel Fulton and other friends in Millfield. He has served eight months in the military.

Chauncey Pvt Albert Fulton Camp Auckland Ala Daniel Fulton Millfield

Millfield Personal Notes Highlight Kinfolk Visits

Millfield social column records weekend guests and family visits among the Kollar and Dover families. Mentioned are Mrs. Margaret Berta, Bobby, Miss Betty Dover, Violet Tremi, Mrs. Julia Dover of Columbus, and others visiting in Millfield and Columbus. Also notes a hospital visit and the Kennard family illness. The White House site area and acreage are briefly noted.

Millfield Charles Kollar Andy Kollar Margaret Berta Bobby Julia Dover Columbus Betty Dover Violet Tremi Helen Steve Berta Chas. Kollar Jr William Mingus F. F. Drescher William Chesser M. P. Kennard

Three Byers in Service From Chauncey

Eugene Byers has returned to Washington after a 30 day furlough with relatives. Pvt. Edward Byers has arrived safely overseas in the South Pacific. PFC Andrew Byers is somewhere in Canada with the air forces.

Chauncey Eugene Byers Washington Edward Byers Pvt South Pacific Pfc Andrew Byers Canada Air Forces

Chessmans Welcome Daughter From Cherrington Hospital

Mr and Mrs Charles Chessman announce the birth of a daughter born Sunday at Cherrington Hospital. Grandparents are Mrs Eliza Chessman and Edwin Malone.

Logan Charles Chessman Cherrington Hospital Eliza Chessman Edwin Malone

Birds' Lifespans Beyond Common Perception

A range of avian lifespans is cited detailing average ages for several species. Wrens live about three years while robins and blackbirds average around twelve. Pigeons reach twenty, quail fifteen, sparrows forty, geese fifty, with crows swans and eagles extending toward durations near sixty.

Dubuque Named for Julien Dubuque Trader Origins

The city of Dubuque Iowa was named in honor of Julien Dubuque a French Canadian trader who settled in the region and played a key role in its early history.

Dubuque, Ia Julien Dubuque

Miner Hurt in Slate Fall At Millfield Shaft Monday

CHAUNCEY Norman Richards, a miner at Poston Mine No. 6 in Millfield, was injured in a slate fall on Monday. He suffered head and shoulder injuries, received care from Dr. C. N. Sanders, and was later taken to a hospital. He lives near Glouster, is married with several children. his mother, Mrs. Joe Richards, is hospitalized in Canton after an operation.

Chauncey Norman Richards Poston Millfield C. N. Sanders Glouster Joe Richards Canton

Chauncey and Columbus Visitors Share Weekend House Calls

Personal mentions list Chauncey residents and Columbus relatives visiting for a week end and week, with guests from Lancaster Glouster and Dayton.

Chiki Transferred from Jacksonville to Green Cove Florida

Pvt. Arthur L. Chiki was moved from Jacksonville to Green Cove Florida. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Chiki of Sugar Creek.

Chauncey Arthur L. Chiki Jacksonville, Fla Green Cove, Fla Joseph Chiki Sugar Creek

Millfield Needle Club Entertained At Mrs Sanders Home

Members of the Millfield Needle Club will be entertained tonight in the home of Mrs. Bertha Sanders in Millfield.

Chauncey Millfield Needle Club Bertha Sanders

Dinner Party Honors Sturgill Cline On Vacation

Mr and Mrs Chauncey Cline and day Carol hosted a family dinner at Main St Piqua to honor their brother Sturgill Cubby Cline home on vacation from Lear Company. Present were Roy McCollans and family of Ington W Va and many others from Piqua Milng Wis Athens Dayton and surrounding areas.

Chauncey Frank A. Cline Day Carol Main St Sturgill Cubby Lear Company Piqua Oain Anant Milng Wis Y Sturgill Cline Roy McCollans Ington W. Va Conkey Lane Pete Bading Athens Blackford Wanda Jean Jackie Chauncey Deltaseh Dayton F. A. Cline Carol

Farewell Party for Mrs Annie Moran Noted by Lacey McNutt

Lacey McNutt entertained twelve guests Monday with a farewell party for Mrs Annie Moran aboard a bus. Games contests and party entertainment filled the evening with ice cream and cake served to guests.

Chauncey Lacey McNutt Annie Moran Bus

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