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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1943
Page
9
Three members of a Nelsonville family and a Lancaster woman were listed in fair condition at Cherrington Hospital after Sunday evening illness from food poisoning. The group, ages 7 to 17, reportedly ate unrefrigerated pork purchased Saturday, and were moved to Logan area hospital by two ambulances from Stout Funeral Home.
Logan resident Minnie Wolley Campbell who died Friday after a long illness was laid to rest Monday at 2 30 p m at her Logan home. Rev Cecil H Jones officiated with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. She belonged to First Presbyterian Church and was a charter member of the Tourist Club. Surviving are two children Mrs F Mead Bowen and Fred Campbell both of Logan and a sister Mrs J E Atkinson of Jackson.
Logan reports the Rural Women's Camp at Camp Ross-Hocking closed Sunday night after sessions led by James R. Smoot. More than 15 women from Hocking County enrolled with participants from other nearby counties. The 4-H camp, led by Ross Wright, aims for a large enrollment and runs alongside boating games fishing and handicraft activities. Ends Sunday evening July 31.
Mrs. Jane King associate supervisor of the Hocking County FSA office and Mrs. Ruth Bennington county home demonstration agent will conduct a canning demonstration for Logan women at the Ohio Power Company offices on East Main Street Friday July 30. The event covers hot water bath and pressure canning with emphasis on corn which many report difficulties preserving.
Logan area graduates Mary Anita Geiger daughter of Bernard and Mary Geiger earns a bachelor of science in home economics. Mil dred Lucille Turner of Rockbridge receives a bachelor of science in education. Ralph Walker of Logan earns a master of arts degree at Ohio University Friday morning.
Walter Kleinschmidt of Logan suffered electricity burns and cuts after touching a high tension wire at Logan Clay Products Company last Thursday. He is improving but will miss work as chief repairman for several days. W. D. Braddock of Akron visited Logan. Mrs. Braddock and Mrs. Elizabeth Forwich will move to Akron around September 1 after two weeks of house hunting.
Mr and Mrs Ed Mundy of West Logan report a postcard from their son Pvt Charles S Mundy a prisoner of war in Germany. He says he is in good health and hopes to see them soon, dated March 27 and mailed from a prison camp in Germany. He was captured February 17 in the North African theater of war.
The Priscilla Sunday School Class of First Methodist Church held a Thursday night outing at Rachelmacher Park after a brief business session. Refreshments were served by a special committee. Entertainment included games and contests with prizes won by Mrs. R. E. Swartz, Mrs. Hazel Evans, and Eloise Poling. Attendees listed include Mrs. Louise Crane, Janet Snyder, Mrs. Dorothy Taylor, Mrs. Vera Woodruff, Patty Swartz, Jimmy Evans, Helen Sigler and children Patty Nell and Dwight, Idella Castella, Irene Poling, Eloise Poling.
Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs John Stout included Miss Opal Wells and Miss Ann Gwaltney among others. Corporal Dye Ball on furlough from Briggs Field Texas visited his mother and sister Mrs Mae Ball. Several locals visited relatives in Columbus Gallipolis and Akron with mentions of Erv Turner awaiting Army training in California.
Sunday afternoon at the Moose Hall initiations made seven individuals members of the Pom eroy Middleport Chapter No 555 Women of the Moose. A post ceremony picnic at Roadside Park followed with games and prizes for attendees.
Major and Mrs. Cedric Clark and son Arthur returned Sunday night from a visit with Dr. and Mrs. William Hobart in Cleveland. Mrs. Hemmenway has been the guest of her uncle and aunt in Columbus. Mrs. Sherwood returned to Ashley after a visit with relatives. Dr. Ellis and Mrs. Ellis and daughters and Mrs. Harris were recent Columbus visitors. Mrs. Skidmore and Miss Tremaine of Cleveland stopped here en route to Charleston. Hindy of Newark spent the week-end with family on Sixth Ave. Miss Hamilton and Miss Hennessy returned from Columbus where they visited Mrs. Luther Boger and Miss Saug.
Charles Huffman, once linked to Brad dock Furniture, takes a role in Anchor Hocking Glass Corp in Lancaster. He started his duties this Monday.
Logan's First Church of God will hold regular services in a new building at Second and High Streets formerly a surplus commodity warehouse. Rev. Mary Wahl says redecorating and landscaping are underway for a dedication ceremony tentatively planned for August, replacing the former South Culver Street location.
Middleport report details Willis Anthony a local plumber facing wartime rationing as he left for Lancaster to paint property. He called at 11 30 a m saying two blow outs occurred en route and he had just reached Lancaster. His wife arranged a tire casing and spare by bus to help his return trip.
Mrs. Fred Crow Jr and daughter Linda Owen of Washington DC visit her Syracuse parents Mr and Mrs Irving Karr Sr and Mr Crow's parents Judge and Mrs Fred Crow in Meigs County. Crow with FBI plans a later summer visit. Sunday marked Linda Owens first birthday with a cake and relatives present including Judge and Mrs Crow and the Karrs.
Mr and Mrs Frank Butts and Evangelist Harry Anguish spent a week at a cottage on the Tuscarawas River near Coshocton. Anguish preached at Coshocton Church of Christ on Sunday and fished with friends visiting from Coshocton. Mrs Butts and Anguish caught notable fish with Anguish claiming the most total. They returned home Saturday.
Parents of area servicemen receive letters from England and South China. A chaplain writes mothers not to worry as their sons are cared for and serving in a Christian Army. Other notes describe Chinese climate, rice field life, and a July Fourth meal. Local recruits also share furloughs and promotions, including Sgt Clark’s Marine commissioning and Gardener’s Ground Crew course transfer.
In Glouster a Sunday evening union service featured music directed by Mrs Emma Binford Bran dan with Gladys Viney and Ethel Morris on accompaniment. Rev C B Tigner opened ceremonies and Rev A G Freeman delivered the message on Spiritual Progress urging growth and postwar church unity. Six Boy Scouts assisted with songbooks and next week Rev C B Tigner will preach with music by W W Wallace.
Grace Episcopal Church auxiliary members voted to cancel the annual church picnic and instead will assemble and fill kit bags for service men as a Red Cross project. The meeting was at Mrs. Patrick Lochary’s home with Mrs. Theodore Ebersbach presiding. guests included Mrs. R O Fowler of Toronto and Mrs. John Bowman of Columbus. Cookies and punch were served after discussions. Rutland reports Corporal Luther P Smith has been promoted to sergeant.
Glouster social note describes a noon dinner in honor of a furloughed guest Vanhorn, with attendees including Willian family and members connected to Ladiey jury No. 1 UMWA. Entertainment featured tests and games, prizes awarded to Mary Chavire and Dorothy Huntforg.
The Wolf group met at John Davis’s residence with Richard Geary Edwin Carpeni and John Drury Davis in attendance. A follow up gathering will be at Robert Jewell’s home on Thursday July 29 at 7 30 o clock.
Reese and Mrs. Isabel Ward from Jumbus and Mr. W. F. Ford from Newark visited the households of Mr. and Miss Margaret Gamwell Mrs. John Bulloch and James Bulloch and families and Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Bryson.
Pvt. Jack Proctor of the Medical Reserve Training Corps moves from Ft. Thomas Kentucky reception center to Camp Barkley Texas for basic training. Mr. and Mrs. Flave Proctor of Gore Texas were notified of the transfer.
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