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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1946

Page

2

Ceramic Engineer Speaks At Logan Rotary Meeting

Logan Rotarians heard Amos Potts, ceramic engineer for Logan Clay Products Co, demo firm work. Potts discussed clay techniques while John Columber, Dewey Howdy shell, John Owens and Herbert Blackburn aided. Dinner music by Logan Clay Products Co orchestra and guests Tor Magnuson and J. R. Kohler attended. Wes Ogg will lead the August 5 program.

Logan Logan Rotarians Logan Clay Products Club Harry Smith Amos Potts Logan Clay Products Co John Columber Dewey Howdyshell John Owens Herbert Blackburn Potts Guy Leonard Roy Zeigler Rudy Remple Tom Mowery Ed Leonard Tor Paul Magnuson Rotarian Lancaster J. R. Kohler Mansfield Wes Ogg

Girl Scouts Head to Camp St Rita for Week

Logan Girl Scout Troop 8 from St John Catholic Church leaves Sunday for Camp St Rita near Groveport for a week. Leader Miss Margaret Mary Kaiser accompanies attendees Joyce Ousley Shirley Ousley Betty Schaad Ann Schultheis Kay Ann Lavey and Mary Ann Abernathy. They travel with Joe Schaad and Dayton Schultheis.

Logan St. John Catholic Camp St. Rita Groveport Margaret Mary Kaiser Joyce Shirley Ousley Betty Schaad Ann Schultheis Kay Ann Lavey Mary Ann Abernathy Joe Schaad Dayton Schultheis

Logan Woman Will Preside At Conference

Barton Holl, president of the Eight District American Legion Auxiliary, accompanied by Logan Unit delegates, traveled to Pomeroy to preside at a district caucus. The meeting aims to elect one delegate and two alternates for the National Convention in San Francisco, September 30 to October 4.

Logan Barton Holl American Legion Auxiliary Pomeroy Holl San Francisco Legion Cleveland

Logan Men On Furloughs From Great Lakes

Two Logan sailors Phillip Pond and Dallas Heft returned home Saturday for a 12 day furlough from Great Lakes after completing boat training. The list of honorable discharges includes Sgts, Pfc, Cpl and Pvt with home addresses in Fort George G Meade Maryland Shoemaker California Logan Route 1 Nelgonville and Shoemaker.

Logan Phillip Pond Dallas Heft Great Lakes Seaman Pond Stanton Pond Seaman Heft Selective Service Board Robert Wilson Hansley Third St George G Meade Melvin Thomas Lanning iGlouster George G.meade Allan Keith Walliams N. Mulberry St Shoemaker Calif Ronald Allen Travis Loigan Cali Vernon Leroy Herron South Bloomingville Fort George G.meade Charles Warden Rutter George G. Meade Floyd Cable Shelton Nelgonville Marine Corps

Rabies Exposure in Hocking County Reaches Fourteen

Fourteen people in Hocking County receive rabies treatment after contact with two dogs linked to Tom McCutcheon and Andy Inboden. The McCutcheon dog tested positive at the state lab, prompting multiple treatments. A marriage license was issued in Logan for Paul Barber and Mary Oyster.

Logan Paul Everatte Barber Lewis Barber Fredericktown Mary Bernadine Oyster Home Lotus Oyster Bellview

Eight Local Boy Scouts Leave for Camp Lazarus

Eight members of Boy Scout Troop 99 departed Sunday for a week at Camp Lazarus north of Columbus. Leaders Kenneth Adair and Kenneth Heberman accompanied them. The group includes Morgan Von Lohr John Goodlne Robert Fos Larry Helper John Church Dick Leonard Ealph Hemerman and Kenneth Bungard.

Logan Area 4-H Groups List Programs

Logan area 4-H clubs met at Rachelmache Park with plans for a booth at the Hocking County Fair in September. Guests Irene Lucasko attended with leader Mrs. Ralph Swartz. members included Ruth Summers Dixie Spackey Wilma Rheinscheid Bonnie Fox Donna Struble Janet Sue Snyder Delores Lemon Katy Green Barbara Mauk Esther Goss Mary Ann Beougher Roberta Mohler Mary Margaret Myers Patty Swartz.

Logan Rachelmache Park Hocking County Irene Lucasko Ralph Swartz Ruth Summers Dixie Spackey Wilma Rheinscheid Bonnie Fox Donna Struble Janet Sue Snyder Delores Lemon Katy Green Barbara Mauk Esther Goss Mary Ann Beougher Roberta Mohler Mary Margaret Myers Patty Swartz

Logan Land Transfers Reveal Local Real Estate Activity

Real estate transfers filed with Hocking County Recorder Mrs. Ethel Bratton include 202 acres in Falls Township from Stone to Pearl Blackstone, several parcels in Logan such as lots 1263 and 1413 1447, and rural tracts in Marion Benton Laurel and Salt Creek Townships involving numerous residents and couples. Names include Blackstone Mundy Eaton Gabriel Bowers Leach Stoody Sheffield Fetherolf Herman Schandlot Blosser Diehl and others. Volume shows extensive parcel changes across Falls Marion and nearby townships with a focus on Logan area properties.

Logan Thhe Hocking County Recorder Ethel Bratton Raymond Gladys M. Blackstone Pearl I. Blackstone Falls Township Forrest Hansel Steven FE Agnes Spurgus Ricketts and Edmund Frasure William E. Brown Limza Louise Belcher Benjamin B Gladys B. Bell Perry Township Hattie Mae Mildrim Joseph M Bertha Gabriel Joseph Mae Bertha B. Gabriel Florence Marie Bowers Joseph A. Kessler Pearl Arthae Leach Marion Township Hohn Evelyn W. Stoody Henrietta Sheffield South Logan Nils L. C. Rachelimacher Bertha Sheffield Howard Ida M. Fetherolf iPearl and Fetherolf Benton Township Tena Herman Jacob Herman Loveann Mundy Joseph H .Schandlot Irma Hazel May Vorhees Anderson Edson Anderson FE. W. Shormber Laurel Township Jacob Margaret Herman Clarence Blosser D. B. Lemon Lewis Dale Kathleen L. Harrison

Logan Story Hour Draws 23 Children at Library

Miss Evaline Fischer Logan librarian reports 23 children attended the first story hour at Logan Public Library this summer. Next Wednesday at 10 a m Mrs Joseph Phillips will tell the stories.

Logan Evaline Fischer Logan Public Library Joseph Phillips Jeri Weiss Bobby Swaim

Logans notes of weddings and community events

Rev Clinton W Swengel officiated at the candle light nuptials joining Mrs Charlotte B Redd Logan route 4 and Mr Lawrence W Long Toledo on Wednesday at 8 30 pm at Mrs Longs son Robert Longs home 448 Furnace St Attendants were Mary Jane Redd and Robert E Redd The reception followed with guests including the couple and families Other items note newlyweds to Webb Miss Mason head to Washington DC for college Thirty members of the Methodist Intermediate Department held a picnic at Cartwell Cliffs with several accompanying adults Local moves include Dr F E Erbaugh and Mrs Charles School guests and visitors from Mt Pleasant Mich and Dayton Ohio

Logan Clinton W. Scuengel Charlotte B. Redd Route 4 Lawrence W. Long Toledo Mrs. Long Clinton W. Swengel Mary Jane Redd William Redd Evelyn Elinger Robert Emerson Robert E. Redd Tommy Orlie Redd Logan Jr Webb the Methodist Church Cartwell Cliffs John Lee Harry Heinlein C. W. Swengel Arlie Brimner Jack Myers John Marshall F. E. Erbaugh John Keller E. Hunter Erbaugh Dayton Bell Farmers and Merchants Bank Charles School Mt. Pleasant Mich P. D. Sloan Hill St M. B. Hes Dale Arnold Fam Dimmy Dalé Shelia

Returning Logan Residents Move Back To Former Home

Mr and Mrs John Smith longtime Logan residents now living in Columbus return to their former home on W Hunter Street. The vacated house had been occupied by Mr and Mrs Warner Lehman. The Smiths moved their household furnishings on Monday.

John Smith Logan Columbus W. Hunter St Warner Lehman Smith Mary and Minette McCray N. Market St Mr. Smith A. K. Smith Howard Ralston

Hospital Notes From Logan Area Hospital

Logan area hospital notes list discharges and recoveries. Sam Primmer of Lancaster and James Couch of Rockbridge were dismissed after injuries from an early Sunday automobile accident. Other patients include Mrs. Raymond Manter recovering from July 14 surgery, Mrs. Harold VanBibber and infant at home in Wilsonsville, Fred Burchfield returning to Logan after a recent operation, Larry McQuire convalescing at grandparents’ home after surgery, and Freda Nixon home from minor Columbus hospital surgery on July 21.

Logan Sam Primmer Lancaster Hocking Valley Hospital James Couch Rockbridge Raymond Manter Harold VanBibber Welsonville Hocking Valley Fred Burchfield

Studio Purchased by Athens Resident

Athens resident Roger Humphrey buys the Murat Studio and will take possession Thursday. He is a former City Loan employee and 45 month Army veteran. The studio closes until Aug 5 for redecorating and official reopening with Mrs. Humphrey assisting.

Athens Logan Murat Roger Humphrey Iumphrey City Loan Humphrey

Allen joins New York Coal Co engineering department

Nelsonville dispatch reports Paul Allen, a local engineer and former deputy county engineer, has joined the engineering department of the New York Coal Co with offices in Nelsonville after a year assisting County Auditor Ralph Ethan and a prior stint with the SeaBees.

Nelsonville Paul Allen Ralph Ethan The Seabees New York Coal Co Allen

Family Sunday Dinner Honors Return of Son

Mr and Mrs James Shafer hosted a family dinner honoring their son J Robert L Shafer who arrived home Tuesday after 21 months of service in the Armed Forces the last 17 spent in Europe He was stationed at Camp Grohn Germany his ETO Ribbon bears two Battle Stars He received an honorable discharge July 22 at Fort Meade Md

Nelsonville James Shafer J. Robert L. Shafer Europe Camp Grohn Germany Fi. Meade, Md

Pythian Sisters Outing Planned at Logan Park

Nelsonville notices say the Pythian Sisters plan their annual picnic on Thursday August 1 at Kachlemacher Park Logan. Members are asked to bring picnic baskets and meet at the K of P Hall at 2 p m with cars offered for transportation to the park.

Pythian Sisters Logan Park Nelsonville Pethian Kachlemacher Park Logan K. of P. Hall

Presbyterian Picnic Invites Congregation to Logans Event

The First Presbyterian Church invites the entire congregation to its annual Sunday School picnic at Logan on Wednesday night. Attendees should meet at the church at 5 30 p m. The Sunday School will supply ice cream for the gathering.

Nelsonville First Presbyterian Church Logan

Nelsonville Police Report Two Arrests

Harold Eugene Fitzsimmons of Columbus pleaded innocent on arraignment after a crash at a red light and posted bond of 18.60 for a subsequent hearing before Mayor Oral Daugherty. Roy Bosworth of Athens was charged with operating a motor vehicle 30 mph in a 33 mph zone.

Nelsonville Harold Eugene Fitzsimmons Columbus Oral Daugherty Roy Bosworth Athens

Nye Chevrolet Softballers Shut Out VFW 5 0 In Twilight Battle

Deanville area game recap where Nye Chevrolet softballers, led by four hits from George Newmen, defeated the pace-setting VFW nine 5-0. L. Chapman and Lou Chapman produced key hits as Nye ties first place with Millers Produce at five wins and three losses.

Dean Circle Nelsonville Nye Chevrolet VFW George Newmen Bill Watkins Flinger Newman Lou Chapman Watkinburg WEW Millers Produce Nve Vets Chevie Boys P. Chapman L. Chapman Lanning Nyemens

Bucket Line Formed At Pancake Farm Mule Saved

Fire destroyed the barn and about 13 tons of loose hay at Gilbert Pancake’s Pancake Farm in Deanville. Firefighters kept a bucket line supplying water to protect a nearby poultry house and rabbit pens while Pancake saved a mule and harness. Spontaneous combustion is suspected.

Nelsonville Gilbert Pancake Deanville Dana Windon Pancake Windon

Donald George Enters College

Nelsonville senior Lieutenant Donald H Shafer has joined Nelsonville High School as coach and instructor for the term. A Navy veteran who earned a master's degree from Ohio University in June, he previously directed activities at a local youth center and coached at Coshocton High School and Columbus Academy. He brings nine years of coaching experience.

Nelsonville Donald H. Shafer Cecil S. Shafer Nelsonville High School Navy Shafter Ohio University City Recreation Commission Coshocton Columbus Academy

Charles E Lechleidner Discharged From Army

S Sgt Charles E Lechleidner returns home after 17 months overseas and a later discharge following 22 months of service. He landed in San Francisco July 19 and arrived at J Sheridan IN.

Nelsonville Charles E. Lechleidner Lechleidner San Francisco J. Sheridan

UMWA Auxiliary Meeting Set for Buchtel Opera House

Members of the UMW of A Local 2 Ladies Auxiliary will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Opera House in Buchtel. A potluck meal will be served.

Buchtel Ladies Auxiary UMW of A Local 2 Opera House

Donald Shafer Joins School Coaching Staff

Nelsonville notes Donald George son of the Rev W M George has left for Charleston South Carolina to enter the College of Charleston and take a post as organist at St Michael's Episcopal Church. After high school he studied at Capitol University then served in the Navy where he spent time in Charleston aiding in church music and directing choirs.

Nelsonville Donald George W. M. George Charleston S. C College of Charleston St. Michael's Episcopal Church South Carolina Donald Capitol University Columbus Navy

Service Time Given For Latter Day Church

Nelsonville article notes a prayer service at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Jackson Street Wednesday at 7 30 p m followed by a music program and a potluck lunch with table service requested. members and friends invited.

Nelsonville Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Jackson St

Cusie Undergoes Major Surgery at Athens Hospital

James Cusie of Chestnut Street underwent major surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens on Friday. He is listed in Room 118.

Nelsonville James Cusie Lotg Chestnut St Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens

Driver Fined In Rear Light Charge In Mayor Weltners Court

Logan Circle resident Steelman of New Lexington was arraigned in Mayor Denzil Weltners court Sunday evening on failing to display a rear light. He paid a five dollar fine plus costs.

Logan—Circle Steelman New Lexington Denzil Weltners

Also Mentioned on This Page

Robinson Joel McCrea Brian Donlevy SAAC eLi Thur Paramount Diana Russell Lynn Billy de Wolfe William Dama Nairn Phyllis Calvert Stewart Granger Patricia Roc Boy Logan Area Kat Lew Club Donna Mohler Lou Ann Campbell Bonnie Hicks Marlene Foss Martha Burgess Doris Tucker Earl Hicks Jessie Mohler Maxville Merry Meadens Charlene Nixon Ramona Mohter Jean Nixon Mary Sheets Betty Sheets Wilma Jean Summer Walter Mason Jamice Washington, D. C Miss Mason Seven Day Advent Missionary College Logan High School Faris Pollick New Concord Fred Woolen Daugherty Farm N. Y. Coal Co Presbyterian Nelsonville City Police Newman Nye Giants Bond Hall S. Lanning UMWA Donald Shafer Cusie Nature Doan Doab Oakley & Oakley Ohio Tappan Columbus St Frederick W. Blume
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