First Lt Kenneth E Oeffier Dies in Japanese Prison Camp
Logan and Hocking County mourn as First Lieutenant Kenneth E. Oeffier age 25 is reported dead in a Japanese prison camp. Former Logan High and Ohio State student and ROTC graduate, he was captured after the fall of Corregidor in 1942 and held in the Philippines and later Japan. his sister Lucille and sister Mrs Arthur Dollmatech receive the notice from the adjutant general via Red Cross. Survived by father Eli, two sisters, and a brother Wilbur. mother preceded him in death.
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Logan
Kenneth E. Oeffier
Eli Oeffier
Hocking County
Japan
Corregidor
Adjutant General's Office
Lucille Oceffier
WAAC
Boston
Mass
Arthur Dollmatech
Pleasant
International Red Cross
Kenneth E. Oeffler
Secretary of War
Philippine Islands
Logan High School
Ohio State University
U. S. Army
Philippines
Pearl Harbor
Wilbur
Union Furnace
Haydenville Club Sells War Stamps Report
The Sewing Susies met at Betty May's home in Haydenville and reported selling war stamps totaling $13.00 for the week. They discussed clothing conservation and served refreshments to 20 members.
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Haydenville
Betty May
Progress in KSA Garden Contest At Local County Fair
Logan Hocking FSA officials report strong progress in the contest with the top ten scorers earning honorary certificates and judges to determine first through third places. Notable entries include Byron Eby family near Gibisonville with 50 varieties such as cauliflower and Brussels sprouts and William Huske family Rockbridge Route 2 with 49 varieties including soy beans and Chinese cabbage. Wyckoff family Logan Route 1 reports spinach kale and Swiss chard grown in two weeks.
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Logan
Hocking County
FSA
Byron Eby
Gibisonville
William Huske
Rockbridge
Wyckoff
Rauch to Take Part in War Conference in Detroit
Logan physician Dr. Charles F. Rauch is slated to participate in the war service conference of the American Osteopathic Association and related boards July 16 20 in Detroit Michigan. He was elected as an alternate in the House of Delegates the association’s legislative body. The conference will spotlight civilian rehabilitation public health wartime fitness industrial medicine and doctor shortages.
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Logan
Charles F. Rauch
American Osteopathic Association
Detroit
Mich
Rauch
House of Delegates
Farmers Use Tractors to Pull Horse Mowers in Logan County
James R. Smoot, county extension agent, reports Hocking County farmers are pulling horse mowers with tractors to boost capacity. He warns against excessive speed as vibration can cause damage. keep speed under three and a half miles per hour to avoid stressing equipment.
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Logan
Hocking County
James R. Smoot
Rev. Grueser Conducts John L. Mauk Rites
Logan pastor Rev. A N Grueser led funeral services for John L Mauk age 82 a retired farmer at the First United Brethren Church He died at his North Street home Interment followed at Oak Grove Cemetery Ohio by Leonard Funeral Home Music by the Misses Made and Faith Wright with Mrs Walter Prather at the organ Pallbearers were Sherman Lyke Charles Lyke C B Hull James R King Francis Toole and Charles Bright.
Mrs Johnston Burned When Stove Exploded In Rural Home
A kerosene stove exploded in a five room rural cottage in Marion Township burning Mrs Johnston severely on face and hand while she tried to remove the blaze. She was alone as her three children played outside and neighbors could not save possessions before the fire destroyed the home. She was treated by a Bremen physician and later taken to a friend's house.
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Logan
Willis Johnston
Marion Township
Brement
Johnston
Elyria
Betty
Jimmy
Tommy
Bremen
Wolfe Funeral Held for Kirby S. Wolfe in Logan
Funeral services were held Friday at First Methodist Church Logan for Kirby S. Wolfe 73 former Haydenville resident who died at his brother's home in Mt. Vernon. Rev. Stanley W. Wiant officiated with Oak Grove Cemetery burial by Woodard Funeral Home. Survivors include brothers Frank John Ash and sister Jennie Patton.
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Logan
First Methodist
Kirby S. Wolfe
Haydenville
L. B. Wolfe
Mt. Vernon
Stanley W. Wiant
Oak Grove
Woodard Funeral Home
The
National Fireproofing Company
Columbus
Frank
John
Ash
Hudson
Jennie Patton
Logan Brief Social Notes
Mary Goodlve hosted the Friendly Chatter Club meeting at her home. Prizes were won by Rowe Johnson, Robert Mohler, Robert St. Clair, and Charles Hamilton. Next meeting is July 2 with Irene Poling as hostess. Betty Ringhiser celebrated a 12th birthday with a theater party and outings to Millers Coffee Show and Kachel macher Park.
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James Goodlve
Billa Taylor
Nellie Mohler
Esther Wolfe
Cleone Goodlive
Mabel Wolfe
Eloise Poling
Betty Wolfe
Arlene Mohler
Albert Wilson
Charles Hamilton
Clyde Mohler
Loren Howdyshell
Carl Smith
Robert Mohler
Raymond Mohler
Arthur Davison
Irene Poling
Betty Ringhiser
Catherine Lindsey
Faye and
Frances Beery
Peggy Ringhiser
Millers
Kachelmacher Park
Taulbee Family Visits Soldier at Chanute Field
Mr and Mrs Thomas Taulbee of Pataskala and their children Louis James and Charlotte Jo visited their son and brother Cpl John W Taulbee stationed at Chanute Field Illinois and were hosted by Mrs John Taulbee and daughter.
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Thomas Taulbee
Logan
Louis
James
John Taulbee
Charlotte Jo. Pataskala
Cpl
John W. Taulbee
Chanute Field
Ill
Club Meetings Highlight Social Evening and Prize Winners
The Questionnaire Club at West Front Street hosted a social night with brief business led by Mrs. Frank Blasius in the absence of the president. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Lawrence Kessler and Miss Adelaide Fox. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Marie Rochester's home in two weeks with a guest list including Mrs. Frank Weiland and others. The Carbon Hill 4-H Sewing Circle met at the high school with 10 members. plans for a picnic were discussed and the next meeting is set for June 30.
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Ivan Moorehead
West Front Street
C. B. Donahue
Frank Blasius
Lawrence Kessler
Adelaide Fox
Marie Rochester
Frank Weiland
Mary O’wiler
Joe Brown
Minarine Burke
Albert Kaiser
Mary Sharp
John Connor
Sewing Club
Carbon Hill
4-H Sewing Circle
Arlene Horn
Mary Corby
Gloria Evans
Carolyn DeVol
Mary Bateman
Barbara Hawk
Surprise Birthday Dinner for Mrs. Griffin
Mrs. John Griffin of New Plymouth Road 1 celebrated her 65th birthday with a surprise dinner at home. Relatives attended with a large 65 cake presented by Alvin Culbertson and other gifts. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Lovesey of Grove City and Mr. and Mrs. Culbertson of Logan Road 2, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lovsey of Columbus.
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John Griffin
New Plymouth
Alvin Culbertson
Herbert Lovesey
Grove City
Culbertson
Logan RD
Albert Lovsey
Columbus
County Agent Reports Wheat Crop Suffering in Hocking County
Logan Ohio James R Smoot county extension agent says the wheat crop has suffered continuous damage in recent months. Winter kill followed by floods caused early losses and rust and blight are developing across many fields throughout the county.
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Logan
James R. Smoot
Hocking County
Four-H Club Work in Hocking County Reaches 16 Clubs
In Hocking County 275 boys participate in 16 active 4-H clubs, led by county extension agent James R. Smoot. The Livestock Boosters’ Club is the oldest at 16 years, led by Noel North and Noel Beery. The Enterprise PFV Club dated 15 years, advisor Rev. Carl Wilson. Murray City leads with 28 members under David Campbell. Marion Farmers report 21 members with Vernie McCune as advisor. Rockbridge Buckeye Victory, led by Rev. H. F. Denius, also has 27 members, tied for second with Haydenville Boys Club led by Roy Crothers.
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Murray City Club
David Campbell
Marion Farmers Group
Vernie McCune
Rockbridge Buckeye Victory Club
H. F. Denius
Haydenville Boys’ Club
Roy Crothers
Logan Commandery installs new eminent commander
Logan H. D. Arnold was installed as eminent commander of Logan Commandery No. 738 Knights Templar at a special ceremony Tuesday night. Rolland Bright presided as acting grand commander with Curtis Cole assisting, and several officers were installed including Fred Carpenter generalissimo Harry Hammon captain general Jay Nimon senior warden George E. Carr junior warden Stanley Baker standard bearer Charles Lyke sword bearer J. W. Woodard treasurer Harry L. Smith recorder Lewis E. Pice Warder and Andrew Rhein scheld sentinel.
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LOGAN
H. D. Arnold
Logan Commandery No
Knights Templar
Rolland Bright
Curtis Cole
Fred Carpenter
Harry Hammon
Geneal
Jay Nimon
George E. Carr
Stanley Baker
Charles Lyke
J. W. Woodard
Thirteen New Herds Face Bangs Disease Testing
Logan reports thirteen new herds to be tested this week for Bangs disease by a federal veterinarian. About 150 head from already accredited herds will be tested next week under the cooperative plan. Farmers urged to contact the extension office now.
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Logan
James R. Smbot
Logan John O Burgess Promoted to Private First Class
Logan John O Burgess, a former Logan youth, has been promoted to private first class at Lowery Field Texas where he was recently transferred per information received by his parents.
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LOGAN
John O. Burgess
Lowery Field
Texas
Divorce Action Filed by Husband
Felton S. Castle files for divorce from Ada Frances Castle in Gallia County. He seeks custody of two minor children aged three and four, citing gross neglect of duty. The couple married December 5 1937 and the defendant resides in Marion.
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Gallipolis
Felton S. Castle
Ada Frances Castle
Marion
War Plant Work Is Ended Over River
Finis was written by contractors for the TNT plant at Pt Pleasant when their work in the E B Badger and Sons Construction Company ended at 4 30 Tuesday afternoon. The higher officials of the company are leaving for new projects.
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Gallipolis—Finis
TNT
Far Pt. Pleasant
E. B. Badger and Sons Construction Company
Next Mason County Selective Service Call Expected
Mason County plans the next selectees call for July 2 after July 1 induction, with a three week post induction furlough before training. Local official Pat M. Wilson notes the county still has eligible single men to meet quotas through late summer, with married men possibly drafted then.
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Point Pleasant
Pat M. Wilson
Wilson
Mason County
Cordial Concord Ladies Aid Meets At Beech Hill Home
Mrs Walter Sommer hosted the Concord Ladies Aid at her Beech Hill home with Mrs Harry Childers presiding. Bible reading by Mrs George E Byus and discussion on bandage making for White Cross. A special meeting will be held next week to complete the work. new member Mrs Hamric welcomed.
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Point Pleasant
Walter Sommer
Concord Ladies Aid
Beech Hill
Kanawha
Harry Childers
George E. Byus
White Cross
Hamric
Mt. Vernon Farms
Byus
Lona Burks
Bess Stanley
Isabelle Wright
O. J. Byus
Childers
Hobart Stanley
Marie Arthur
Winfield
Woman startled by intruder in Parkersburg home
Mrs. Bertha K. Filson a price clerk at the local ration board awoke at 1 am to see a man in her bedroom. The intruder fled as officers found a back door open. Richard H. Melrose helped and police arrived from the sixth street station. She later attended a regional price clerks meeting in Parkersburg.
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Point Pleasant
Bertha K. Filson
Sixth St
Vandals Damaging Rural District Schools Prompt Reward
Assistant Superintendent Delbert Staats and Clyde Mc Dermitt report vandalized district buildings with broken windows and overturned stoves. Investigations point to youths meeting to gamble, with insufficient evidence for arrests. The board offers a 25 dollar reward for information leading to arrest and conviction.
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Point Pleasant
Delbert Staats
Clyde McDermitt
Board of Education
Mason County advises on planting and garden scoring
County Agent C. C. Anderson warns corn may be past planting time on some land and recommends soybeans as an alternative. He notes plenty of combines for soybeans and lists vegetables to plant now. Mrs. Anderson explains garden scoring prior to July 1 with applications required to compete for prizes.
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Point Pleasant
C. C. Anderson
Mason County
New Zealand
Johnson Heads to Washington for Maritime Commission
Attorney J. G. F. Johnson leaves for Washington this weekend to join the Maritime Commission as senior attorney. He arranged to keep his Huntington office staffed on Tuesdays and Fridays by Lucien Blankenship, former Cabell County prosecuting attorney. Mrs. Johnson and infant son Richard Lee are due home from Holzer Hospital Saturday.
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Point” Pleasant
J. G. F. Johnson
Maritime Commission
Washington
Lucien Blankenship
Huntington
Blankenship
Cabell County
Mason 4-H Clubs Report Milestones at County Meeting
Mrs. Clarice Knapp, Mason County 4-H leader, outlines club activities. The Champion Rosebuds show strong potato patch projects while Clifton Climbers promote a Go-To-Church program. South Kanawha Hustlers donate $5 to the Teepi Kendrick Memorial Fund as Red Mud Stickers inspect livestock projects. The Mason County 4-H Leaders Association plans the county camp in August and selects reps for the regional leaders conference at Cabell County 4-H Camp June 18–20. Attendees include Mrs. Knapp, Miss Martha Atkins, County Home Demonstration Agent, and County Agent Anderson.
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Point Pleasant
Clarice Knapp
Rosebuds Club
Clifton Climbers
South Kanawha Hustlers
Teepi Kendrick
Knapp
Mason County 4-H Leaders Association
Cabell County
Huntington
Marie McCoy
Hattie Jordan
Fern Nichols
Julia Pearl Thomas
Lucille Boswell
Elsie Fowler
Yarl Randolph
Vaussie Hanes
Martha Atkins
Anderson
Latins Learn North American Ways in Canal Zone
Miss Bess Liter a Canal Zone teacher says high living costs have hit the territory Theodore Roosevelt wrested from Colombia. Oranges once 50 cents a hundred now cost 50 cents a dozen. Natives work for Uncle Sam at high wages and disdain orange picking.
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Point Pleasant
Miss Bess Liter
Canal Zone
Theodore Roosevelt
Columbia
Uncle Sam
Miss Liter
Smokes Drive Planned by Legion Post
Mason County Post No 23 of the American Legion launches a cigarette drive for overseas servicemen. Jars in downtown stores fill quickly as canvassers plan a final June 25 26 push. The post will buy cigarettes at 1000 packs for 50 dollars and top up any shortfall under 50 dollars to reach large goals.
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Point Pleasant
Mason County
American Legion
R. F. McGuffin
Legion
Adjutant McGuffin
Post
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