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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1942

Page

10

Farewell Planned for Logan Registrants Awaiting Army Induction

About 35 to 40 of 110 Logan registrants scheduled for army type physicals at Fort Hayes reportedly failed the exams. Ed Smith named acting corporal of the unit returning August 1, with the new plan finger printing and immediate induction followed by a two week furlough. A farewell ceremony will be held for the contingent before August 1. Some members remain at the Fort Hayes center for further testing.

Logan Fort Hayes Columbus Ed Smith City Lancaster National Guard

First Absentee Ballot Cast In Primary

Logan reports the first absentee ballot cast in the current primary by Harold Larimer Jr son of Harold Larimer Sr who served in the Army Air Corps at Patterson Field Dayton The county elections clerk said other ballots have been cast and urged relatives of deployed servicemen to secure absentee applications at the courthouse for soldiers to fill out and return before voting eligibility.

Court House Local Elections Board

4-H Camp Registration Deadline Set in Hocking County

Logan James Smoot, county extension agent, told Hocking County 4-H club members that reservations for the annual 4-H club camp must be in by Wednesday. No late reservations will be accepted except under unusual circumstances. Members should notify the extension service immediately by phone letter card or in person.

Logan James R. Smoot Hocking County

Jury Draws Set For 200 Names This Week

Logan Common Pleas Court announces that jury drawings will start this week under the supervision of commissioners Nelson Dey Long and E. N. Turner. An order to select 200 qualified persons for possible jury service was filed by Judge Phil A. Henderson.

Logan—Common Pleas Nelson Dey Long E. N. Turner Court of Common Pleas Phil A. Henderson

Evans Promoted to Captain in Army Air Corps

Edwin C. Evans has been promoted from first lieutenant to captain in the U.S. Army Air Corps. The 24 year old earned his wings at Kelley Field Texas after training at Ohio University. He is the son of Mrs Sadie Evans of Logan.

Logan Edwin C. Evans Sadie Evans City U. S. Army Air Corps Evans Kelley Field Texas Ohio University

Sales Tax Reports Due by July 31

Logan Donnelly of the state sales tax department told Hocking County and Logan vendors their semi annual reports must be filed by July 31 or a penalty of one dollar per day will be charged. Donnelly will assist vendors in the commissioners room on July 24 25 27 and 28 in the Court House to help complete the reports promptly.

Logan Charles A. Donnelley State Sales Tax Department Hocking County Donnelly Court House

Contracts for Teachers Are Concluded

Logan signed continuing contracts under the teacher tenure law delivered to counsel for Sylvia Dodds Thorne Adrien Dodds Blosser and Adrien Turner against Ward Rural Board of Education. The signing occurred Saturday noon in the Clerk of Courts office after the board was given a final deadline to sign and deliver the contracts. The board had been cited for contempt of court for not obeying a court order and their appeal to the District Court of Appeals was denied July 2 upholding Judge Phil A. Henderson’s ruling in favor of the teachers.

District Court of Appeals Phil A. Henderson

Logan Brief Social Notes

Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society held its regular meeting with Mrs. Paul Monks hosting. Attendees included Mrs. Brehm, Mrs. Nill, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Rees, Mrs. King, and Mrs. Pettit. Refreshments followed.

Hungarian Aid Group Donates 25 to Red Cross

Margaret Lutz of the Hocking County Red Cross reports a letter from Helen Abahazie of the Hungarian Aid Association of Murray City gifting $25 to the local chapter. She praises the Ward Township group for its generosity to the chapter and notes Joseph Boros heads the Verhovay Chapter at Murray City.

Logan Margaret Lutz Hocking County The American Red Cross Helen Abahazie Hungarian Aid Association Murray City Luis Ward Township Joseph Boros Verhovay

Local Hospital Reports Improve After Major Surgeries

Ruth Ansel of Enterprise underwent a major surgical operation at Cherrington Hospital and is described as satisfactory. Mrs. Charles Green of Nelsonville, previously in serious condition, is reported slightly improved. John Wine of South Bloomingville is improving after a major operation performed nearly a week ago at Cherrington Hospital.

Logan Ruth Ansel Enterprise Cherrington Hospital Charles Green Nelsonville John Wine South Bloomingville

Hot Weather Boosts Attendance at Municipal Pool

Sweltering temperatures drew over 2800 visitors to the Logan pool last week. On Sunday 350 people used the basin. Free morning access on Tuesday and Friday aids children, with Junior Life Saving classes at 10 o clock, but no new enrollments due to elapsed course time.

Logan Tom Bender Bender

Licensed To Marry Logan A

A marriage license was issued Saturday morning by the Probate Court to Orn Delbert Simms 25 a Sandusky mechanic s helper and Virginia Elizabeth Eamen 18 of Lancaster Route 3 daughter of Mr and Mrs Chubbie Simms.

Logan Orn Delbert Simms Sandusky Mervin Simms Virginia Elizabeth Eamen Lancaster Chubbie Simms

Logan Police Report No Week End Arrests

Logan authorities report no arrests over the weekend and no typical weekend auto accidents due to recent heat. The report notes stifled law breaking activity and confirms no violations recorded by city and county officers through Sunday evening.

Logan Hocking County

Logan Nursery School Names Officers

After a Friday meeting the advisory council named Margaret Cook president and Mrs Everett Jacoby vice president and secretary. A further meeting is planned for Friday July 24. The council seeks a transportation sponsor as the Kiwanis Club withdrew from participation. Logan New Plymouth couple Howard and wife announce the birth of a son at Cherrington Hospital.

Logan Logan Nursery School Margaret Cook Everett Jacoby Logan Kiwanis Club Howard Rider New Plymouth Cherrington Hospital

New Headquarters Considered For Selective Service Board

The Court House auditorium, current relief group HQ, is being explored as a partial headquarters for the Hocking County Selective Service. Records have overflowed the cramped relief building and are stored on the office floor. The plan would split space between relief personnel and Selective Service staff and records, with partition bids already received.

Andrews Funeral Held Monday Afternoon

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary M. Andrews aged 70 were held Monday at 2 p m at the Oroville United Brethren Church. Rev C H Bertoe officiated and burial followed in New Straitsville Cemetery. Survived by son Willard of Oroville and brothers Charles and Henry Arbell of Nelsonville.

Logan Oroville

Funeral Services Held For Miss Lida Nutter

Funeral services for 87 year old Lida Nutter were held Monday at 2 p m at Heinlein Funeral Home. Reverend Stanley Wiant officiated and burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery. A longtime member of the Methodist Church and Rebekah Lodge she died Friday at her sister Mrs Victoria Phelps home and is survived only by that sister.

LOGAN Heinlein Lida Nutter Victoria Phelps Stanley Wiant Oak Grove Methodist Church Rebekah Lodge Miss Nutter

Dog recovered in Logan City theft case

Logan City police said a dog owned by George Ringhiser, reported stolen, was located and returned to its owner over the weekend.

Logan City George Ringhiser

Cattle Herds To Be Tested for Disease

Logan James Smoot, extension agent, said cattle herds numbering over 100 will be tested for Bangs Disease this week after notification from Dr. O L Sims Pleasantville who will administer tests here. Testing date will be set once communication is received. all cattle to be tested are in the process of accreditation though there is no money for testing new herds.

Logan James R. Smoot Colin.ary Extension O. L. Sims Pleasantville

Dispute Over Child Follows Divorce Action

Frances Walker McGrath pursues custody of their minor child in Logan after a weekend hearing in the Court of Common Pleas before Judge Phil A. Henderson. the case against Lester McGrath was continued. The plaintiff had been awarded custody following the recent divorce action.

Local Man Admitted For Treatment At Cherrington Hospital

Donald Hillyer of Glous iter Rural Route was admitted Friday night to Cherrington Hospital for treatment and observation by attending physicians.

Logan Donald Hillyer Glousiter Cherrington Hospital

Sophia Judy Rites Will Be Held Tuesday

Funeral services for Mrs Sophia Robert Judy widow of Frank Judy Sr will be at 9 am Tuesday at St John s Catholic Church Columbus with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery by Roberts Funeral Service The body lies at daughter Mrs Clete Scholl s home for visitation Survivors include sons Frank Judy Jr Joe and two more sons two daughters and ten grandchildren She was active in American Legion Auxiliary and Knights of St John s Auxiliary and civic affairs

Logan St. John’s Catholic Church Sophia Robert Judy Frank Judy Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus John Eyerman Oak Grove Roberts Clete Scholl Carl Louis Judy American Legion Auxiliary Knights of St. John’s Auxiliary

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