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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1943

Page

10

Logan Rotary Opens Forum on Our Attitude Toward Russia

The Logan Rotary Club held its first open forum at the White House with Rev. Cecil H. Jones as chairman. He defined capitalism socialism and communism and urged members to discuss the American view of the Russian regime. Guest William Durant of Camp Davis NC joined the meeting.

Logan Russia Logan Rotary Club White House Cecil H. Jones First Presbyterian Church William Mickey) Durant U. S. Army Camp Davis, N.C

Oakdale Friendship Circle Meeting Notes July Session

Oakdale Friendship Circle gathered at Bernice Lowery’s home with Prudy Nott assisting. Members sang America and prayed, shared gifts, and awarded prizes to Geneva Jewell and Faye Nott. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Orme’s home with Hellyer assisting, guests listed from several towns.

Oakdale Oakdale Friendship Circle Bernice Lowery Prudy Nott America Madge Harry Geneva Jewell Mrs. Orme Mrs. Hellyer Geneva Jewett Mary Miller Faye Nott Gertrude Jewell Mae Losey Nora Lee Moore Virginia Moore Rosa Love Ida Mae Phillips Nell Hellyer Wahnetta Orme Jane Banfield Cincinnati Lena Vaughn Nelsonville Louise Vaughn Hollister Mae Lowery Hazel Reeves Columbus Zenith Jewell Ronnie and Mona Akron

Hummel Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Etta Lenore Hummel

Logan Ohio widow of A R Hummel a local grocer died after long illness. Last rites by Rev A L Heyde were followed by interment at Oak Grove Cemetery. Native of Vinton County she had lived in Athens before moving to Logan five years ago where her husband ran a grocery on East Mont Street.

Logan Etta Lenore Hummel A. R. Hummel Logan Grocer A. L. Heyde Oak Grove Vinton County Athens Eastmont Street

Beatrice Hamrick Named Receptionist at Cherrington Hospital

Announcement Monday named Beatrice Hamrick of Thornville as receptionist at Cherrington Hospital. She succeeds Mrs. William Lehman who resigned to join her husband with the U S Army in the west. Hamrick previously worked in Mercy Hospital Columbus office staff. She is a niece of Mr and Mrs W C Adair of the city.

Rev Max Good To Speak At South Perry Homecoming

Rev Max Good of Souls Harbor Tabernacle Columbus a noted radio minister will be guest speaker at the South Perry Methodist Church homecoming planned for Sunday July 25 on church grounds A basket dinner will be served at noon on the school grounds visiting pastors will speak on the program and church officials oversee the event Everyone is invited to attend.

Logan Couple Wed In Florida Church Ceremony

Miss Margaret McBroom and Corporal Merl E. Primmer were married on Saturday July 3 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tampa Florida with Rev Bergt officiating. Primmer is from Rockbridge and will be stationed at Drew Field. The couple plans to reside in Tampa Florida.

Richards- Criswell marriage announced for July 11

Mr and Mrs H M Richards announce the marriage of their son Private First Class Robert Marion Richards to Miss Myrtle Criswell of Dayton The ceremony occurred on July 11 Richards a Logan High School graduate now serves with the U S Army at Patterson Field Dayton

H. M. Richards Robert Marion Richards Myrtle Criswell Dayton Richards Logan High School U. S. Army Patterson Field

Floyd Cruise Birthday Dinner at Home Honor

Floyd Cruise was honored with a birthday dinner Sunday at his home. Those joining in the celebration were Mr and Mrs John Cruise and son Johnnie of Mrs Leona Jeffrey of Union Furnace, Mr and Mrs Leslie Cruise, Novella Ingmire, the guest of honor and his family.

Floyd Cruise John Cruise Johnnie Leona Jeffrey Union Furnace Leslie Cruise Novella Ingmire

Dresbach Bowers Engagement Reported In Ohio and Indiana

The engagement of Miss Marjorie Ellen Dresbach daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl C Dresbach of Hallsville to Captain George Richard Bowers son of Mr and Mrs George Bowers of Laurelville is announced. Miss Dresbach studied at Ohio State University and Purdue University Indiana while Captain Bowers attended Ohio State and the University of Minnesota and serves with field artillery at Camp Hyper Arizona. The Lutheran Youth Group of St Matthew Church plans a Wiener roast and marshmallow roast at Kachelmacher Park Wednesday at seven with individual table service required.

Marjorie Ellen Dresbach Earl C. Dresbach Hallsville George Richard Bowers George Bowers Laurelville Miss Dresbach Ohio State University Purdue University Indiana Captain Bowers University of Minnesota Field Artillery Camp Hyder Arizona St. Matthew Lutheran Church Kachelmacher Park

Reunion Date Set for Mahoney Families at Sam's Creek

The Mahoney and Mahorney families plan their annual reunion at Sam's Creek schoolhouse on Sunday July 25. A basket dinner is planned and individual table service is requested.

Mahoney Mahorney Sam's Creek

Fort Thomas Private Jack Proctor Visit Noted

Private Jack Proctor from Fort Thomas Kentucky made a personal visit during the period described in the clipping. The mention highlights a routine assignment alongside community ties and local recognition.

Jack Proctor Fort Thomas Kentucky

Hartman Brothers Depart for Army Service at Ft Benjamin Harrison

Logan Ohio May 28 inductees Jim Hartman and twin brother Joe Hartman left for Ft Benjamin Harrison Ind to begin active duty with the U S Army Jim was granted extension so Joe could accompany him Joe recovering from hernia operation and awaiting a second Army exam to join him at the same camp for basic training both will be detained at Ft Harrison until assignments are made by Army officials

Ft. Harrison

Two Are Fined for Traffic Violations

Logan mayor W Denzil Weltner said two men were fined after being ordered to appear in his court by state patrol from the Lancaster sub station. Bradley Powell Coolville was fined 10 dollars and costs for reckless driving on U S Route 33 north and Carl Ogg was fined for operating his vehicle with improper lights on the same highway.

Logan W. Denzil Weltner Lancaster Bradley Powell Coolville Carl Ogg

Murray City Lodge Installs Officers

At the regular meeting of Hock-Hocking Council No. 59 Pocahontas in Murray City officers were installed for the term. The report lists names and titles, including Lena Keeton as prophetess and Ollie Lopez as Winona, with other officers named. The note also mentions social events, Vacation Bible School setup, and local visits by residents and guests.

Murray City Hock-Hocking Council No Pocahontas Lena Keeton Ollie Lopez Winona Grace Shaffer Powhatan Emma Yates Wampum Edith Holliday Golden Hoffman Florence Archer Jennie Shunkwiler Mahala Johnson Bernice Hoffman Fauna Matheny Garnet Powell Freda Wright Tepee Nan Ankel Forest Pauline Zalenski Anna Houston Lizzie Hayden Varonia Mowery Columbus Fabric Coating Co Columbus Marshal Floyd Keeton W. E. Bancroft W. Walker Walker M. E Betty Powers New Straitsville Marilyn Cook Clarence Cook Raymond Spencer Clarence Brown Akron W. E. James Coropolis Billy Currens Junior Sapp Bobby Meredith Loudonville Jay Huston Mick Matheny Nelsonville Velma Brown Fred Koon Don Cook Ronnie Milton Cook Frances Grove Logan Ben Hartman

Fire sparks damage to parked motorcycle in Logan

Firefighters, led by Assistant Fire Chief Geral McLaughlin, responded to a silent alarm Monday afternoon in Logan. A motorcycle parked in front of the Logan Home Telephone Company suffered slight damage when the wiring system ignited from a spark. The owner is not known.

Logan Logan Home Telephone Company Geral McLaughlin

Estate of William H Chadwick Sought in Probate

Martha Chadwick is named as a party in a probate action filed July 12 1945 by Luther Cruikshank administrator for the estate of William H Chadwick deceased. The petition seeks sale of a one acre Athens County Ohio parcel and a 22 one hundredth share in Schwind Realty Company to pay debts and charges. The defendant must answer by September 4 1943.

Martha Chadwick Luther Cruikshank William H. Chadwick County of Athens State of Ohio County of Athens Dover Township Sugar Creek Alexander Stephenson Aaron A. Stephenson Athens County Ohio Schwind Realty Company Dayton William H Chadwick Jones & Williams Plannigg

Byers Funeral Rites Held for Local Farmer

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p m today at Heinlein Funeral Home for James Andrew Byers 74 a Washington Township farmer who died Saturday at Will H Mowery s home where he assisted with hay making Rev Stanley Wiant officiated and he was buried in Scotts Creek Cemetery A lifelong Washington Township resident he worked for Mowery for twenty years and never married

Logan Heinlein James Andrew Byers Washington Township Will H. Mowery Stanley Wiant Scotts Creek

Births in Nelsonville and Murray City

Mr and Mrs Claude Brandon of Nelsonville announce the birth of a son at Cherrington Hospital. Grandparents are Claude Brandon Logan and Arthur Todd Nelsonville. Mr and Mrs Bernard Jacobs of Murray City announce a son born Sunday at the hospital. Grandparents James Robinson Murray City and William Jacobs Nelsonville.

Logan Claude Brandon Nelsonville Cherrington Hospital Arthur Todd Bernard Jacobs Murray City James Robinson William Jacobs

Logan student Juanita Root earns honor rating at OSU

Miss Juanita Root of Logan earned an honor rating in the Ohio State University College of Agriculture spring quarter. She attained a grade average of B or better in all studies during the quarter.

Logan Juanita Root Ohio State University College of Agriculture University Miss J

Logan Youth Reclive Work Recognition Pin

Mr Dale of Cleveland Ohio received a beautify pin from his employer by registered letter. The pin bore the emblem Top Producer noting he chose an outstanding employer Thompson Aircraft Defense. He and his wife returned to Cleveland after a week with relatives and friends in Ne They spent two days at Lake.

Flave Proctor Gore Eugene Hartman Fostoria Fred Liff Nellie Feather Columbus Ann Shaw Marion Ryan Detroit Michigan J. W. Shaw Front Street Springfield Frank Brooks Logan Izaac van Curren Charles Soliday Lancaster C. L. Kreachbaum Bexley Gus Judy Joe Judy Coshocton George Wallace Marion Illinois Rosemary Wallace A. J. Curl Mir Dale Cleveland Ohio Em Thompson Walter Primmer Ville Lake

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