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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1942

Page

12

Harbaugh Reports Hocking County USO Drive Success

Harbaugh, chairman of the Hocking County USO drive, announced that Logan and the county raised 3947.47 dollars, surpassing the 3500 dollar quota. Expenses total 15.50 mainly for postage. Final audit by Frank Walters and John McBroom is open for public inspection.

Athens Messenger Athens Ray Harbaugh Hocking County Logan Melrose Harbaugh USO Harvey Firestone Laurelville Murray City Orbiston Frank Walters John McBroom

Contracts Are Signed After Court Battle

Logan report on Adrien Dodds and associates winning in a dispute with Ward Township Board of Education. After a special meeting with Judge Phil A Henderson the board signed contracts, amid contempt findings for prior noncompliance and a District Court of Appeals affirmation on July 2.

Honor Service Men At Haybron Home

A dinner in Haybron home Starr honored Pvt. Virgil Nichols returning to Indiantown Gap Pa and Raymond Nichols leaving for Army. Attendees included multiple Nichols Cottrill Dexter Toliver and others from Starr Dayton Logan Gore and Nelsonville with Milton Haybron as a guest.

New Plymouth John Haybron Starr Haybron Virgil Nichols Indiantown Gap Raymond Nichols Don Cottrill George Nichols Arthur Thress Lester Haypton Randolph Hickman Nelsonville Charles Dexter Helen Rizer Dayton Lee Toliver Logan Carlos Dicken Milton Robert Cottrill Joe Carter Lew Davis Delbert Reinscheld Roy McManus Gore Iva Woodard

Mc Arthur Savings S L Co v Huston Dismissed

On motion of the plaintiff the case was dismissed from the Court of Common Pleas without record after all parties agreed. Costs were paid by the plaintiff.

Logan The McArthur Savings and Loan Company Stanley Huston Court of Common Pleas

Otto Shaw Leads Hocking Producers In June Egg Output

Logan report shows Otto Shaw’s flock of 130 hens averaged 188 eggs per hen in June under James S. Smoot. Egg price averaged 29 cents per dozen. Other top producers included Mrs. A. F. Frantz and several named poultrymen. county average was 14.9 eggs per hen from 146 hens across nine reporting growers.

Logan Otto Shaw James S. Smoot

Application Filed To Amend Court Order In Divorce Case

In the Court of Common Pleas Logan a divorce action between Jack Stage and Waveline Stage seeks to amend a prior order requiring child support of 2 50 weekly. The plaintiff states since May 12 1942 birth she cannot work and asks support be raised to 6 per week. the original action was filed through Harry Primmer.

Logan Court of Common Pleas Jack Stage Waveline Stage Harry Primmer

City of Logan Sues Walker Hansel Over Property Line

The City of Logan faces Matilda Walker Hansel in a Court of Common Pleas hearing before Judge Phil A. Henderson. The dispute stems from a property line disagreement with Bert Beil as a related party. City Solicitor Fred Murray represents the city.

Logan Matilda Walker Hansel Phil A. Henderson Court of Common Pleas

Salisbury files divorce suit for neglect and cruelty

Donald Reed Salisbury sues Shirley Salisbury in the Court of Common Pleas for divorce. The petition filed Thursday afternoon. They married January 1, 1939 and have one child.

Six Hocking Men Inducted For Service

Six of the nine men held at Ft Hayes reception center for more exams were inducted into the army. The group of 109 left Logan last Saturday. Inductees include Leonard W Chambers Logan Route 3 Edmond C Sikora Murray City Ernest Spencer Logan Donald Riddlebar yer Logan and Clarence W Blick Lancaster. Willard Carr Burns enlisted in the U S Navy at Cincinnati. Franklin Lee Stewart and Merritt Park Rheinscheid enlisted in the Army. Rheinscheid was assigned to Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana. Stewart is unassigned.

Logan Brief Social Notes

Mrs. John Guess hosted the B B Club gathering with bridge. High score was awarded to Mrs. Edward Bright and consolation prize to Mrs. Walter Harburger. Fellow guests included Mrs. Harburger, Mrs. Bright, Mrs. Sam Cole, Mrs. Kenneth Beery, Mrs. Kenneth Bright, Mrs. George Spang, Mrs. Arthur Lear, and the hostess. Mrs. Lear will host next at Pritchard's Restaurant.

Merritte Wonn Hosts Among Ourselves Club Picnic

Mr. and Mrs. Merritte Wonn Sr entertained the Among Ourselves Club and guests with a picnic supper. Attendees included Mrs. L. O. Bort Mrs. Lucy Nill Mrs. Harley Gooding Miss Margaret Cooke Mr. Roy Crawford and grandson Tommy Columbus Mrs. Roy Crawford Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Spears Mr. and Mrs. George Wonn Mrs. Will Hansel Mrs. C. W. Scheide Miss Ida Steinman and others.

Merritte Wonn Among Ourselves Club Club L. O. Bort Lucy Nill Harley Gooding Margaret Cooke Roy Crawford Tommy Columbus A. T. Spears George Wonn Will Hansel C. W. Scheide Ida Steinman Rudolph Brandt Merritt Wonn

Priscilla Club Guests Share Sewing Evening

The Priscilla Club met Wednesday at Mrs. Fred Keppe's home. Members sewing included Mrs. Charles Lewis Mrs. Emma Tucker Miss Barbara Ann Vore Miss Emma Kleinschmidt Mrs. Gertrude Kleinschmidt Mrs. W D Weltner Mrs. Theodore Johnson Mrs. Fred Stracke Miss Margaret Hartmann Mrs. Harry Wright and the hostess Mrs. Keppe. Refreshments followed.

Priscilla Club Fred Keppe Charles Lewis Emma Tucker Barbara Ann Vore Emma _ Kleinschmidt Gertrude Kleinschmidt W. D. Weltner Theodore Johnson Fred Stracke Margaret Hartmann Harry Wright Keppe

Social News: Mrs. Graham Honored by Tourist Book Club

Mrs. Lewis Graham received a surprise shower and dinner at home graciously hosted by the Tourist Book Club. Guests included Mrs Cecil Harding Jones and many local hostesses while others visited relatives across Michigan and Iowa, with several attending Miss Lida Nutter's funeral before returning home.

Lewis Graham Tourist Book Club Graham Cecil Harding Jones Hugh Meldrim H. W. Armstrong Portsmouth Allen Adams May Bright William Clapp Walter Prather Wilbur Lanning Rauch George van Fossen Fred Burchfield Dayton E. Schultheis Eberst Shaw Newell Greens James Miller Noah Andrews Pleasant Mich William F. Smith Larry Donald Fort Thomas Logan Major Smith Camp Campbell Tenn Frank Walters Jim Beattie New Straiteville Joe White Laureville George Oldmixon Long Island N. Y Julia Krebs E. Phelps Krebs Davenport N. W. Runge Fort Dodge Lida Nutter Victoria Phelps

Commando Raid Rehearses Invasion at White Cliffs

A World War II style account follows commandos rehearsing an amphibious raid on a coast north of Bordeaux. Tom Adams leads a unit through cliff climbs and cottage infiltration to capture a Brigadier, chase by German sentries, and a final dash to a boat as tanks close in.

Britain English Channel Bordeaux Tom Adams Channel

Logan Coach Bitten Feeding Neighbor’s Dog

Logan football coach and pool manager Tom Bender sustained a two inch laceration to the left wrist when the dog owned by Mr and Mrs Henry Dague bit him while he tried to feed it. The incident occurred Thursday evening and was treated by a local physician.

Logan Tom Bender Logan Swimming Pool Henry Dague Bender Dagues

New Marshfield Man Hurt in Mine Accident

Barney Matheny of New Marshfield was injured in a coal mine accident at Starr Jackson Mining Co. in Coonville. He was taken to Cherryngton Hospital in Logan with back injuries and was described as in fair condition pending X rays.

Logan Hospital Notes and Local Health Update

George Deible, lumberman, improving at Cherrington Hospital after a truck sideswipe left him with a crushed leg. Mrs. Maxwell Prater of Carbon dale remains in serious condition after giving birth to a daughter. Evelyn Hugh, city, undergoes emergency appendectomy with fair condition. Ohio 1939 tuberculosis death rate reported at 43.1 per 100 000.

Logan George Deible City Cherrington Hospital Maxwell Prater Carbondale Evelyn Hugh Ohio

Logan Post To Enter Team In American Legion Tourney

Logan will enter the annual American Legion Baseball Tourney starting August 1 in Columbus. Russell James joins the post baseball committee, succeeding the late Clinton Webb, with Leonard Leonard managing the team. Former Legion players within age 12 to 16 are asked to report Friday at 6 P.M. at the Fairgrounds diamond to organize and begin practice for the opening game.

Logan Post American Legion Fairgrounds Frank Thompson Mark Wylie John Buchanan Junior Holden Gene Snyder Howard Dalton Jack Rauch Jimmy Moorehead Owen Landis Legion

Sunday Services Announced by Pastor

Regular Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m at West Logan Pilgrim Holiness Church with preaching at 10 30 a m Rev W E Appleman pastor states. In the evening the Young Peoples Society meets at 7 o clock followed by preaching at 7 30 with Ada Steele leading the Y P S meeting.

Logan West Logan Pilgrim Holiness Church W. E. Appleman Young Peoples’ Society Ada Steele Y.P.S

Scouts Plan Overnight Camping Trip to East Branch

Scouts of Troop 72 plan an overnight hike to East Branch departing the scout room Monday at 5 p.m. and returning Tuesday at 1 p.m. All participants should bring ground cloth and necessary camp equipment.

Glouster — Scouts Troop 72 East Branch

Immunizations Given to Pre-School Children in Logan

Dr. H. G. Southard with county health nurses immunized diphtheria and smallpox vaccines for 24 children at St. John's Parochial School. The procedure continued with pre-schoolers from East and Central Schools, with future tests to be offered on parental request across other county communities.

Extension Agent to Host Crop Loan Discussion in Logan

Logan county extension agent announces Crop Loan Corp field supervisor Clarence Fear will visit the county extension office on Tuesday July 28 from 10 30 to 11 30 am to discuss crop loans with applicants and transact business with Hocking County clients.

LOGAN James R. Smoot Clarence Fear Cropay Feed Loan Corp Hocking County

Logan A marriage license issued for Straight and Sweazy

Logan A marriage license was issued by the Probate Court on Thursday attaching to James M. Straight a Columbus railroad employee age 2 and Dorotha Mae Sweazy a Columbus receptionist age 21.

Logan James M. Straight Columbus Alma S. Stra‘en Dorotha Mae Sweazy Lumbus Melvin Sweazy

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