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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1945

Page

8

Lake on Clear Fork Is Termed Almost Certainty

LOGAN The lake to be formed by relocating highway 664 where it crosses Clear Fork south of Logan is almost a certainty. Dr. C. F. Rauch of the Izaak Walton League announced that Don Waters said options on land would be taken up before August. The project, approved by the Conservation Commission, involves moving Ohio Fuel Gas mains and locating the lake with funds provided.

Logan Clear Fork C. F. Rauch Izaak Walton League Don Waters Qhig Conservation Commission The Conservation Commission Ohio Fuel Gas Company Waters Rauch Walton League CCC Hock Ing

Service Men Updates From Hocking Area Headlines

Sgt Dale W Stuart of Rockbridge reports discharge July 12 from Nicholas General Hospital Louisville after a year overseas with wounds in Europe. Purple Heart awards go to Mr. and Mrs Charles McKinley for son Pic Leonard Wood McKinley captured at Corregidor died on a prison ship October 24 1944. Their other sons Max in Germany and 5-c Arch in Navy Pacific. Fred MacCombs of Buchtel on 31 day Pacific leave visiting Logan uncle Frank Mason. Philip Francis returned after a year and half in Europe as did Mark Wiley Gibisonville Charles Miller Haydenville Howard Edwards Gore. Army recruits include Jeff July 16 headed to Camp Atterbury Indiana. John Wyatt and wife Joyce hosted Cedar Street visitors. Clyde Hart’s family hosts him home from two and a half years in the Pacific wearing two campaign stars for liberation of the Philippines. stationed at Percy Jelice Hospital Battle Creek Michigan.

Dale W. Stuart Rockbridge Selective Service Board Nicholas General Hospital Louisville Charles McKinley Pic Leonard Wood McKinley Corregidor McKinley Max Germany Arch Navy Pacific Fred MacCombs Buchtel Logan Frank Mason Philip Francis Europe Mark Wiley Gibisonville Charles Miller Haydenville Howard Edwards Percy Jelice Hospital Battle Creek Mich Itr Cineinth Robert WN Minersville Mason City William Phillips Pearl Phillips Charles Walburn Middleport Chester Roush Manchester Lew Roush Columbus Maxine Sayre Ashton Sayre J Dayton T-Set Sayre Australia South Bend Ind Ethel Clara Garland Miss Jones Jacob Chapman Chapman Ed Barham Irene McDowell Aileen Rummel Rollin Rummell Linnie Rummel Charles Neff Andres Grueser Barbara Chicago Maud Freda Leon Grueser George Daniels Rollin Daniels Hugh Daniels Keith Eleanor Grueser Elmer Grueser Point Pleasant Theodore Grueser James D. Taylor Methodist Church Parkersburg Mert Wiggins Sunidax Dorothy Houdasheik John Hutchinson Broad Street Methodist Church Shellhaas Ed Parker

Matinee Stitchers 4-H Club Deliberates July Demo

The Matinee Stitchers 4-H Club met Friday at Karhelmacher Park led by Mary Ann Benagher. Plans for a 4-H ramp featured at the county contest exhibit, with a July 27 demonstration led by Mary M. Myers and Lilian Richards.

Accident on Route 664 South West injures driver

Sheriff Floyd Dutts and Deputy Jack Waldron investigated an accident Saturday evening on Route 664 South West near A ackleck when a car driven by C McCreary of Locan Route 1 struck a bridge abutment. The driver received slight injuries. Deputy Waldron escorted Nelson Six to the Isfield Reformatory for an indefinite sentence for driving a motor vehicle without the owner's consent.

Logan Floyd Dutts Jack Waldron C McCreary Locan Waldron Nelson Six Isfield Reformatory

Hostess to Society Logan Mary Society Meeting

Mrs Paul Monk hosted the Women’s Mary Society of the Presbyterian Church Friday afternoon at MR N Mulberry Street home The meeting opened with Psalm 67 and prayer circle Devotional Study was given by Mrs Frank Johnson A paper on Healing Humanity noted the Christ Mission Hospital in India Year Book of Prayer led by Mrs Charles Brehm Refreshments served to members including Mrs James L Mertin Mrs John Cruise Mrs Robert Work Mrs William Patchen Mrs William King and several others

Logan Paul Monk Women’s Mary Society The Presbyterian Church James L. Mertin John Cruise Robert Work William Patchen William King Robey Franklin Err E. C. Pettit Ralph Starcher

Till Perry Wedding Is Sunday Event

Sunday afternoon July 22 at St John’s Cathlic Church Miss Barbara Elizabeth Till wed Carl R Perry in a single ring ceremony. Attendants included Beatrice Till and Paul Howard. Guests from Sunbury Columbus Cincinnati and Indiana attended a reception at the Easterling home. The couple will live in Sunbury after a two week wedding trip to northern Canada.

Rome Italy Judy Carl Coletta Sumner Marfin Easterling Perry Philip Horan Columbus Ellizabeth Smith Cincinnati Lagan High School Mt. Carmel School of Nurses Ralph Licklider Iva Perry Sunbury Ohio Sunbury High School Haseen Kroger Company Canada Kenneth Owens Walter Perry Janet Addison Joan Seckel Marie McWhirl Paul Perry Robert Day Thomas Addison Clen Seck P Charles Shilling Harold Pond Albert Powers Henry Hershel Paul Howard T. Shorr Ranselear Indiana John B. Stevens Jack Cumberland Mel Mary Smith Mary Elizabeth Suzanne Ackemever

Friday Deadline for Ross Hocking Camp Registration

Women interested in attending the Ross Hocking camp in July must register at the local extension office by Friday. Named attendees include Mrs. Chas Raubenmier, Mrs. Maral Nihizer, Mrs. Kenneth Frazier, Mrs. Ted Dirlar, Mrs. John McClain, Mrs. Merl Primmer, Mrs. Faul Shaw, Mrs. Trewin Risch, Mrs. Rube Hebher, Mrs. Neal Shaw, and Mrs. Nathan Rutter.

Logan Ross Hocking Chas, Raubenmier Maral Nihizer Kenneth Frazier Ted Dirlar John McClain Merl Primmer Faul Shaw Trewin Risch Rube Hebher Neal Shaw Nathan Rutter

Kiwanis Meeting With Prof Miles Graham Guest Speaker

Logan Howard Ralston of the Achievement Committee will lead the program at the Kiwanis Club meeting Tuesday evening at the White House. Prof Miles Graham, OSU graduate and world affairs student, will be the guest speaker. he lives on a farm near Logan in Hocking County.

Logan Howard Ralston Lovel Kiwanis Club White House

Guest Preacher LOGAN at Presbyterian Church on Sunday

William James, senior at Princeton Theological Seminary, spoke on The Restoring Christ as guest preacher at the Presbyterian Church Sunday morning. He was born in Puerto Rico, son of a Presbyterian minister now in Duchess County New York near the late President Roosevelt home.

Logan William James Princeton Theological Seminary Presbyterian Church James Puerto Rico Duchess County New York Roosevelt

First Corn on the Cob From Own Garden Delights Logan and Miller

Erle Miller and W. Hunter Sr. note enjoyed their first corn on the cob from their own garden last Friday. Miller, who lost use of a hand years ago, hoeing now with one hand, maintains a large diverse garden. The harvest is about 15 days later than last year.

Logan Erle Miller W. Hunter Sr Mr. Miller

Miss Lemon Weds Staff Sergeant Blosser at First Methodist

Logan July 17 8 45 PM Verneda Lemon and George E Blosser exchanged vows at the First Methodist Church Lancaster in a double ring ceremony. Attendants Miss Jo Stutz and Roger Friend. Mrs Blosser a Logan High School graduate 1942 planned to continue work at Virginia Beauty Shoppe. Sgt Blosser son of Mr and Mrs Walter Blosser Logan, a 1937 graduate, returned from 39 months in the Pacific last June. After a 45 day furlough they resume duty at Camp Atterbury August 9th. The couple live at Church Street.

Logan Verneda Lemon George E. Blosser Walter P. Castoe First Methodist Church of Lancaster, l Jo Stutz Roger Blosser Emma Lemon Church Street Logan High School Virginia Sgt. Blossey Walter Blosser Hill Street Pacific Area Atterbury Aut

Logan Brief Personals highlights and social visits

Mrs. George Hart attended funeral services for her step mother Mrs. Frank Shaw in Nelsonville after her death in Charleston West Virginia. Week end guests at Green Wheeler home included daughter and son in law from Columbus. Miss Janice Barker returned from Stephen Foster Music School in Richmond Kentucky. Rev Edna Beougher Hughes spoke at Mills Memorial Church in Lancaster. Queen Vashti Rebekah Lodge initiated two new members with ritual led by Mrs Editha Walker. Guests at the Milne home included Richard Milne from Sandusky and relatives visiting Cincinnati. Various Logan residents visited family, returned home from Greenfield and Sum merland Beach. Rev Charles Fox and wife spent weekend in Hallsville. Dickie Spailshury had tonsil surgery. Solon family returned to Cleveland. Venus Circle hosted at Jank Ricketts cottage on Clear Fork with many attendees.

George Hart South Culver St Frank Shaw Stouts Nelsonville Shaw Charleston W. Va Greenlawn Janice Barker Stephen Foster Richmond Kentucky Barker Charles Barker South Logan Edna Beougher Hughes N Walnut Sr Mills Memorial Church Lancaster E. Wright Editha Walker Vashti Rebekah Large Walker Nk Richcetts Beatrice Williams Ford Kistler Dave Milne E. Frant Sr Richard Milne Sandusky Stainbrook Ambrose Hotel Jeff Cincinnati Lula Johnston Mount Pleasant Donald Hillery George Hamrick Columbus Amy Easterling Logan Bannadine Miller Greenfield Ohio Erle Miller W. Hunter Minette Mary McCray Myron, _Pond Helen Pond Summerland Beach Mary Smith Nicholas Til Carl Judy Charles Fox Hallsville Bert Fox Dickie Spailshury Jeff Spailsbury John Solon Cleveland John Shorr Bury Ind Camp Butner N.C Arthur Wilson Bremington Wash Helen Wilson E Wilson Harald James Fletcher Hospital Cambridge Clark James William Currens Bill Wolfe Wolfe Jack, Hillyer Joe Hillyer Manhattan N.Y Coast Guards Bob Meredith Loudenville Matt Kilpatrick John Moody Dora Wilson Cinda Lu Jennie Collins Homer Anderson Myrtle. Brown Ladonna Worthington Janice Murray Beerman Keith Allen Ed Worthington Dayton Effie Jonas Cleveland Clinic Clara Hillyer Granville Thompson Avis Ann Marie Anders Springfield Rodney Wilson Buckeye Lake Eugene Six Ronnie Zan Lee Harry Hamer Zanesville Lelia Rose Williams Frank Williams Lottie Thomas Terry Buchtel Lawrence Smith Steve Sabo Andy Hide Painesville Paul Sabo John Paul Parson Gerald Bittner Willoughby Albert Phillips Jack Irvin Marion

Nelsonville Personalities Visit Farms and Families

Mrs Walter Harbarger and son Phillip from Akron are guests of the farmer's parents Mr and Mrs Harley Juniper. Mrs Max Bartoe and two children Jeannine and Phillip have returned home after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Hicks and Miss Billie Ann Bartoe in Columbus.

Walter Harbarger Phillip Akron Harley Juniper Max Bartoe Jeannine Arthur Hicks Billie Ann Bartoe Columbus

Murray City Soldier On 30 Day Furlough With Family

S Sgt Robert Dunn on a 30 day furlough after two years nine months in service including sixteen months overseas. He, his wife and son David of Newark, visit grandmother Mrs Blanche Brooker and family. After furlough he will report at Camp Atterbury.

Murray City Robert Dunn David Newark Blanche Brooker S-Set Dunn Camp Atter

Minersville Family Notes Highlight Local Births and Visits

A daughter was born Sunday July 15 at Mason City Clinic to Mr. and Mrs. William Phillips. Many relatives visited in Columbus and Dayton as servicemen and families move through Ohio towns, with illness and travel updates alongside local social notes.

Nelsonville Boy Struck By Auto Minor Injuries

Bobby Bullock age 3 son of Mr and Mrs Robert Bullock of 662 Chestnut Street escaped with minor facial bruises after running into the street and being struck by a car driven by Don Smith on Saturday evening. The eastbound vehicle swerved to avoid him and struck the right front fender as the boy crossed toward his home. He was taken to a local doctor's office where injuries were found slight.

Nelsonville Bobby Bullock Robert Bullock Chestnut, St Don Smith Fourth St

Old Timers to Meet Service Men in Nelsonville

Nelsonville hosts Old Timers again on Wednesday July 25 at City Playground starting at 6 o'clock. They will play a service men on leave team, after defeating an All-Star Junior Twilight League squad here. Twilight League games are Reds vs Giants on Tuesday July 24 and Yanks vs Cubs on Thursday July 26.

Nelsonville Dr. Walker Buchtel Priddy Reds Giants Yanks Cubs

Veterans Dinner Urges Nelsonville Vets to Attend

In Nelsonville the First Presbyterian Church hosts a veterans dinner on Tuesday evening July 24 at 6 30. Discharged service members and those home on leave from Nelsonville and nearby are invited to attend this appreciation event organized by a local businessman.

Nelsonville First Presbyterian Church

Entertains Grandsons at Nelsonville Party

Mr and Mrs Thomas J Davis hosted a party for their grandsons Thomas J Davis III and Jerald L Davis in Nelsonville. Guests included Margaret Wetzel Nancy Hayden Jimmy Day Carole Smathers Bobby Day and Trixy Smathers. Mrs Juanita Davis and visiting children from Nelsonville spent last week in Newark with Mr and Mrs Roy L Taylor and were joined by Mrs Donald Tippett.

Motorist Is Fined After Speeding Plea in Nelsonville

Nelsonville records show Rignal Loften Phillips pleads guilty to speeding 63 mph in a 50 zone and pays a 20 pound fine plus costs. Carl Lanning Floodwood pleads guilty to intoxication and is jailed in Athens County until fine and costs are paid. Three other locals, Hubert Johnson, Robert Kerns, and Charles Wachenschwanz, also plead guilty to intoxication with minor fines and Wachenschwanz charged additionally for obscene language and fined.

Nelsonville State Highway Patrol Rignal Loften Phillips Miles Howe Phillips Carl Lanning Floodwood Athens County Hubert Johnson Robert Kerns Charles Wachen-schwanz Deanville

CAP Cadets Return From Lockbourne

Civil Patrol Cadets from Athens Squadron and Nelsonville officers including Raymond Tig and Danny Keyes returned from Lockbourne Air Base after a week of training. They saw late model firearms and pistols, received firing instruction, worked on B-17 Fortresses, learned parachute harness operation, and practiced tower jumps.

Nelsonville

Mizpah Class Meets At Miss Clark Home

NELSONVILLE The Mizpah Class of the Methodist Church will meet at Miss Margaret Clark's home 30 Campbell St Tuesday evening at 7 30 oclock. All members requested to be present.

Nelsonville Methodist Church Margaret, Clark Campbell St

Lieut Kuhn Assigned To Field In Texas

Lieut Delbert L Kuhn of the Army Air Force who returned from overseas duty in the Pacific and recently reported at Greensboro N C has been reassigned to Ellington Field Texas Relatives here were advised He is the son of Mr and Mrs James Kuhn of this city He was accompanied by his wife Mrs Mary Cope Kuhn They will reside at Texas City near Houston and Galveston

Nelsonville Delbert L. Kuhn Army Air Force Greensboro N. C Pacific Ellington Field Texas James Kuhn Mary Cope Kuhn Texas City Houston Galveston

Son Wins Award At Austrian Track Meet For Army Unit

Mrs. Frank Russell of Nelsonville receives a certificate won by her son, Private Charles E. Russell, who placed first in the 261st invitational track and field meet for all 65th Division units. The event occurred July 4 in Enns, Austria, where Russell is stationed.

Nelsonville Frank Russell Charles E. Russell Enns Austria Pfe. Russel

Emblem Club Picnic Set for Sayre Pool July 24

Nelsonville Emblem Club schedules a picnic at Sayre swimming pool in Buchtel on Tuesday evening July 24 at 7 30. Members urged to attend and bring a favorite potluck dish.

Nelsonville Emblem Club Sayre Buchtel

Nelsonville Couple Announce Daughter Birth

Mr and Mrs Chester Six of near this city announce the birth of a daughter on Saturday July 2 Mr Six serves as manager of City Market Washington Street.

Nelsonville Chester Six Six Washington St

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