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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1942

Page

10

Civil cases assigned for hearing in Hocking County

Six civil cases were assigned for hearing in Hocking County Court of Common Pleas. Dates include Ruth Craft vs Charles Smith July 6 at 9 a.m. Eddie Vallette vs Phillip Cassley July 6 at 1 p.m. Ralph Moorehead vs Benton Pritchard July 7 at 9 a.m. Bonna Rieder vs Lee Rutherford July 8 at 9 a.m. Alexander Guess vs Harry Nill July 8 at 1 p.m. Howard Weaver vs Safe Eggleston July 9 at 9 a.m.

Bonna Rieder Lee Rutherford, Jr Alexander Guess Harry Nill Howard Weaver Eggleston

Three Couples Receive Marriage Licenses in Logan

Probate Court officials issued licenses to Andrew Rupe and Irene Birchfield both of Nelsonville Gordon William Stotts of Zanesville and Virginia Harris also of Zanesville and John Edward Snyder of Columbus and Mary Catherine Nelk of Columbus.

Logan Andrew Rupe Nelsonville Miner John Rupe Irene Birchfield Harry Birchfield Gordon William Stotts Zanesville A. B. Stotts Virginia Claire Harris John Harris John Edward Snyder Columbus Delbert Snyder Mary Catherine Nelk John Nelk

Logan Man Cited For Contempt Of Court

Warner Lehman is cited for contempt of court for failing to pay half the rent on premises at 69 East Main Street to J. F. McGrady receiver in the Logan Federal Savings Company vs George Blum et al case. A hearing is set for June 20 at 10 a.m. in the Court of Common Pleas.

LOGAN East Main Street J. F. McGrady Logan Federal Savings Company George Blum Warner Lehman Court of Common Pleas

Bill Tennehill Wins Logan Gun Club Shoot

Bill Tennehill won the Logan Gun Club trap shoot with 85 birds hit from 90. Former Sheriff Joe Farbearn and Dr. C. C. Lyons tied for second with 83 of 90 as Harry Starr scored 75 and Elmer Shepard hit 41 of 70.

Logan Bill Tennehill Logan Gun Club Joe Farbearn C. C. Lyons Harry Starr Elmer Shepard

Painting Flag Pole Attracts Large Logan Crowd

A crowd gathered as workers hauled down the Court House flag to repaint its aluminum pole. Warren Cannon applied the fresh coat while Court House custodian George Bolden installed a new rope and pulley system.

Logan Court House Warren Cannon George Bolden

Garden Insect Control Demonstration Held in Logan

A two session garden pest control demonstration led by T H Parks of Ohio State University will occur Thursday afternoon at Rockbridge and evening at the gardens of Newton Kitchen and Charles Blackston in Logan. James R Smoot announced the event to show practical insecticide use for farm and home gardens to reduce annual pest losses.

Logan T. H. Parks Ohio State University James R. Smoot Rockbridge David Tucker Newton Kitchen Charles Blackston Homer and Pottery Sts Smoot

Annual Home Council Area Meeting Held

Annual district Home Council meeting opened Tuesday morning at the Christian Church in Jackson. Five women from Hocking County including Ruth Bennington attended the all day session. Home Council members and county home demonstration agents from five southeastern Ohio counties attended the meeting.

Logan Christian Church Jackson Hocking County Ruth Bennington Thelma Mowery Dan Rheinscheid Paul Shaw Fred Graham Home Council Ohio Hocking Gallia Scioto Meigs

Maxville Motorist Begins Jail Term

Albert Patton of Maxville began a 60 day sentence in Hocking County Jail after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated. He received a $100 fine plus costs and a two year suspension of driving privileges. sentence was deferred to allow him to tend livestock on his farm.

Logan Hocking County Albert Patton Maxville Patton

Motorcycle Collision Injures Westerville Youths Near Logan

A motorcycle carrying Edward Clapham and his sister Joy was hit head on by a car driven by Charles W. Casto at Route 664 and Route 33 near Logan. Clapham, 21, is in critical condition with multiple injuries. Joy, 17, has a severe brain concussion and facial injuries. Casto and his nephew Ronald Poling escaped with minor injuries.

Logan Westerville Corporation Line Cherrington Hospital Edward Clapham Joy Clapham Frank Larimer Jack Waldron Charles W. Casto Casto Noth Ronald Poling

Logan Brief Social Notes

Cosmopolitan Club held season finale at Miss Eleanor Durr home with 11 members and 10 guests. New 1942 43 programs distributed. plays reviewed include The Master Touch The Other Mother and An Even Exchange. Hocking Hills Country Club hosted first summer dance at the club house with many couples and music from recordings. Marriage announced for Barbara Howard and John R. Kleinschmidt at St Andrews Episcopal Church Lawton Oklahoma. Getogether Circle of Rebekah Lodges met in Bremen with 65 members. Logan attendees listed.

Eber Mowery W. A. Simele Harley Meyer Richard Lavey Harry Winxge Charles Notestone Fanny Spears Wilhelmine Deissele Hocking Hills Country Club R. B. Perkins Wilbur Lanning Darley Kitchen A.K. Smith Bob Keynes William Clapp Paul Bennington Ross Adcock S. H. Sebold Jesse Frasure Elder Martin Jack Pierce R. S. Rochester Annabelle Heine Mildred Johnston Katherine Bell Kathleen Adams William Woodard Roger Friend George McGonagle Mel Allen Fred Pierson Barbara Howard L. A. Howard Farmington, Conn John R. Kleinschmidt Walter Kleinschmidt Logan St. Andrews Episcopal Church Lawton Okla Brown University Kleinschmidt U. S. Army Ft. Sill Bremen Getogether Rebekah Wilber Lightfoot Ruby Lehman Margaret Kistler Gayle Hill Amanda Lehman

Visit in Logan Highlights Railroad Couple

Ford F. Kistler and Pearl Carnes of the C. and O. Railroad Walbridge spent several days this week at their Logan home.

Logan Ford F. Kistler Pearl Carnes C. and O. Railroad Walbridge

Columbus Men Fined On Ranger's Complaint

Magistrate S B Whitehart fined two Columbus men on Ranger S A Reichley of Old Man s Cave. Ben Hudson pled guilty to starting a fire in a public park and Paul Wiant pled guilty to discharging firearms in a public park. Each paid 10 dollars plus costs. They were arraigned Sunday.

Logan S. B. Whitehart Columbus S. A. Reichley Old Man’s Cave Ben Hudson Paul Wiant

Meet Friday Birthday Party at Queen Vashiti Rebekah Lodge

Queen Vashiti Rebekah Lodge hosts a Friday evening birthday party for June birthdays with a covered dish dinner. A note mentions Mr. and Mrs. Downard of Dayton visiting friends here and other locals hosting guests or traveling to events over the weekend.

Vashiti Rebekah

Soldier Pleads Guilty To Driving Charge

Ira Wilkinson a Carbon Hill soldier on furlough pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle without a license. Mayor Denzil Weltner suspended a $5 fine and costs after noting he held an Army driving permit and was preparing to return to camp. cited by state highway patrolmen.

Logan Ira Wilkinson Carbon Hill Soldier Home Denzil Weltner

Bicycles Stolen From Sidewalk Near Theater

Logan police report two bicycles owned by Fred Jacoby and Earl Blake were stolen late Sunday night while their owners attended a movie. The bikes were left on the sidewalk near the theater, as stated by Police Chief Lew Reynolds.

Logan Lew Reynolds Fred Jacoby Earl Blake

Hospital Recoveries Reported From Local Incidents

At Logan Hospital Logan Ralph Groves is recovering at Cherrington Hospital after a mowing machine overturned on his leg last week. Harry Davis of New Plymouth is also recovering at Cherrington after a major surgery two weeks ago. Mrs Harry Mettler’s condition has improved after an operation at Cherrington last week. Mrs Charles Marstiller of Nelsonville RFC is reported improved after a surgical operation and blood transfusion ten days ago.

Logan Ralph Groves Logan Rfd Cherrington Hospital Harry Davis New Plymouth Harry Mettler Charles Marstiller Nelsonville Rfc

Langman Ill After Sunday Heart Attack At Home

Logan Maxwell Langman department store manager remains ill at his home after a heart attack suffered Sunday. He is under medical care and listed in serious condition.

Logan Max Langman

John Roberts Takes Two-Week Vacation From Agent Duties

Logan John Roberts, a local life insurance agent, began his annual vacation Sunday and is scheduled to return to work in two weeks.

Logan John Roberts

Knights of St. John Mark 54th Anniversary Celebration

Knights of St. John Commandery 116 held its 54th anniversary at St. John's school with a triple celebration honoring living charter member George Schorr and Flag Day services. Rev. Fr. John Eyerman hosted and introed Colonel H. R. Gantner who praised Schorr and the local commandery. A three course dinner followed as gifts were presented to Schorr and a list of members attended.

LOGAN Knights of St. John St. John’s School George Schorr John Eyerman H. R. Gantner Columbus Schorr Gantner Paul Schrader William Hutchinson Ed Eberst Jacob Lavey Hubert Dougherty Ed Auker Mike McBride Francis Roberts Col Henry Wolfe Harry Miller Augustus Kessler Carl Schrader William Dougherty

Judge Allows Transfer of Road Fund to General Fund

Judge Phil A. Henderson approved transferring 1000 from the county old road and bridge fund to the county general fund. Commissioners authorized the move at their regular meeting last Friday. entry filed Monday by Prosecutor Harley Meyer. Funds to cover Office supply needs for Court House offices.

Will Have Meeting of South Bloomingville 4 H Club

Will Have Meeting of LOGAN Merry Cookers 4 H club a nutrition organization of South Bloomingville will meet Friday at 1 30 P M at the South Bloomingville School announced by Mrs Ruth Bennington county home demonstration agent A club leader will be named at this meeting and plans for summer projects will be discussed.

Logan—Merry Cookers 4-H South Bloomingville Ruth Bennington Bennington

Sixty Men Face Army Screening Test Wednesday

Sixty more Hocking County men will receive screening tests for army service Wednesday night, announced by Selective Service officials. The list of names is published. Examinations will be conducted by the county health department and local physicians.

Logan Hocking County Selective Service

Plans Made for Women's Camp at Camp Ross-Hocking

Logan James R Smoot county extension agent said plans for the annual Women's Camp to be held July 24 26 at Camp Ross Hocking are being completed Mrs Ruth Bennington county home demonstration agent heads the entertainment for the two day session A L Kirkpatrick executive secretary of the National Youth Association and C C Lang assistant state 4 H club leader were two principal speakers on the Rural Youth Camp program which closed Sunday night at Camp Ross Hocking Music for the annual dance Saturday night was by Jimmy Sherlock and his orchestra from Logan.

Camp Ross-Hocking Smooth Jimmy Sherlock Logan

Parents of Logan Lott Welcome a Son

Mr and Mrs Frank Lott of city welcomed a son born Sunday morning.

Logan Frank Lott City

WPA Worker Seeks Scrap Rubber from County Workers

Logan D D Robinson announces county WPA plan to collect salvage rubber from about 300 workers in Hocking County. Proceeds from sale will go to the USO, with rubber gathered from projects workers are employed on and transported by truck to a sale.

WPA LOGAN D. D. Robinson Ing Hocking Couty USO

Former Logan Youth To Enter Marines

William (Bi!) Bows ard, a former Logan youth, will be inducted into the Marines at Dayton on Wednesday. He will be sent to Parris Island South Carolina for preliminary training. Prior to enlisting he was employed as a trolley bus motorman in Dayton.

Logan William Bowsard Marines Dayton Parris Island S. C

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