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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1945

Page

8

Isonville Twilight Loop Schedule Announced

Isonville announces a junior league schedule with games at 6 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the City Play. postponed games may be on other evenings. The standings include Reds Yankees Cubs and Giants with multiple game scores listed. managers include George Reds Gilbert Smith Nard Phillips Tolfe and Yanks. Hague is sponsoring a city ministerial association rec program for area youth.

Svelle Eek Reds Yanks Cubs Giants George Reds Gilbert Smith Nard Phillips Tolfe Hague Baseballion Teague Estel Cradalph Cook Glen Thomas Rard Donahey

Prisoner of War Liberated From Berlin Camp

Virgil Collins, prisoner of war with the 106th Infantry, was liberated from a Berlin camp on April 23 and arrives for a 60 day leave. He is from Onville and is the grandson of Leonard Campbell. His wife and daughter live in Maid. His liberation was reported after relatives were informed, following earlier action in the Belgium front.

Onville Pfe Virgil Berlin Charles Tolliver City Maid Pris Tor Iths

Central School Opens for Vacation Sessions Today

The Jacksonville Daily reports vacation schools opened this morning at Central School and nearby buildings for kindergarten through junior ages. Programs run through Friday June 29 offer classes in reading, singing, handcrafts, and recreational activities.

Sonville

Alfred group hosts social for Endeavor unit

Mr. and Mrs Warner and Miss Eloise her, of Alfred, entertained the Endeavor of the U B C in their home Thursday with 37 present. Devotions and business were led by president Nao Archer. Contents were led by Morgan. Refreshments followed the social hour. Mrs Grace Kelley visited from day until Wednesday with Mrs na Parson. Also present were Sir Jacin Zumyach and Locust Grove guests. John Chevalier and Carthage Trooper 4-H Club met Wednesday evening in the house with leader ver Borges Fite. Members planned outings at Soaks Recreation on the school lawn. events set for June 27. Mrs. Rex Eisen accompanied him home. Harry Lee spent several days in the Carson R25 area.

Tridge Warner Eloischer Alfred Nao Archer Morgan Grace Kelley Na Parson Jacin Zumyach Locust Grove John Chevalier Ie Fe Carthage Trooper Nouse Borges Fite Reed Hifor Columbus Hans Fiche Fey Rex Eisen Harr Summerdoerry Harry Lee Carson Ladies Aid Zion A.B. Ladies Aid E. W. Seymour Union Furnace Clyde ‘Guthrie Thelma Mowrey Grant Harden Harder Rev. Seymour Carol Harden Clyde Guthrie Mona Strawn Lloyd Nutter Savior Bennie Harden Faith of Our Fathers Leo Armstrong Ed Foltz Harold Rheinscheid Charles Fox Carl Harden Nutter

Glad-To-Be-Home Talk Promises Address On June 23

Washington report notes President adds another speech amid war concerns. June 27 event promised. speech set for completion plan by June 23. Farm wage data cited as peak levels in U S history with rising earnings. Yugoslavs vote anticipated with women participating first time. Ohio lawmakers form commission to study public library system and propose improvements.

Ray 8 Sanar

Carbondale Bible School Shows Work

Pupils at Carbondale Bible School shared lessons with parents in K P Hall on Friday evening June 15. Primary class staged The Good Samaritan. 50 children's puzzles and poetry cards were made for Cincinnati's Children's Hospital. Certificates for perfect attendance went to listed students. those missing one day also received certificates. Leather work and a kazoo band closed the event. staff included Eleanor Gifford and Margaret More with several helpers.

Carbondale Carbondale Bible School K. of P. Hall Good Samaritan Children's Hospital Cincinnati Mariner Mary Arlene Savage Darlene Dickerson Danny Young Bobby Lowry Lanny Chesser Richard Bray Ula Rae Chesser Bonnie Bray Charles Edward Dickerson Connie Chesser Emmajean Dickerson Carolyn Clark Lena Rain Dickerson Sharon Doolittle Eugene Davis Janice Carolyn Murphey Christina Kennard Anna Grace Adams Rosamond Mace Alma Bray Charles Jolley Merle Jolley Esther Dickerson Mass Eleanor Gifford Episcopal Country House Janice Murphey Charles Dickerson J Country House Ula Chesser Alms Bray Fannie Dabritz Merle Jontey Charles Insley Lena Dickerson Twila Hoak Emima Jean Dickerson Eleanor Bray Jessie Doolittle Margaret Moro Eleanor Giffori

Four Are Fined on Intoxication Charges in Nelsonville Court

Four arraignments on intoxication charges were heard by Mayor Miles Howe. Ali pleaded guilty. James Vanbibber and Frank Williams were fined with costs. Richard Gowler of Nelsonville and Dave Evans of Carbon Hit were fined for speeding. Alex Stament of Westerville was arraigned. affidavit filed by the State Highway Patrol charged him with driving 33 in a 30 mph zone. He paid $20 and costs after pleading guilty.

Nelsonville Miles Howe Ali James Vanbibber Frank Williams Richard Gowler New Plymouth Rt Dave Evans Charerd Spedting Alex Stament Westerville

Stedman Funeral To Be Held Tuesday

Funeral for David Stedman 70 who died Saturday at his Millfield home will be Tuesday afternoon at Jacksonville A B Church with Rev Roy Stanaford officiating. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery Glouster. Survived by wife Rebecca five sons Clarence Ernest Ellis Howard John all of Detroit and daughter Mrs William Tower, one sister Vic. Mar. Thompson Stevens, Jarehon vile.

Nelsonville David Stedman Millfield Zovock Jacksonille A. B Roy Stanaford Maplewood Glouster Rebecca Clarence Ernest Ellis Howard John William Tower Detroit Vic. Mar. Thompson Stevens Jar Heonvile

County-Wide WCTL Institute Scheduled

The gaunt WCTUL Institute will be held Thursday at Athens in the Methearst Church. The program opens at 1 pm with a light dinner at noon. A group of Nelsonville members plans to depart on the 2 o'clock bus that morning.

Nelsonville Gaunt WCTUL Athens Methearst Nelsomill

Methodist Circle Meeting Set Tonight at Walmust

The Methodist group of the church in Nelronville will meet this evening at Mrs. George Evans. All circle members are urged to attend.

Nelronville Wses Agi George Evans Walmust

Iquor Board Suspends Multiple Licenses in Green Township

The liquor board suspends the license of Oprea Shark of Five Mile Inns Green Township Logan for 30 days over sale of malt beverages in excess of 128 fluid ounces.

Colum S—P The Iquor Board Oprea Shark Five Mile Inns Green Township Logan

Pilgrim Holiness Meeting Planned

NEASONVILLE The annual business meeting of the Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut Street will be held at the church Tuesday evening June 39 at 7 30 Oclock announced by pastor Rev B A Awe All members are urged to be present.

Neasonville Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut St B. A. Awe

Nelsonville Social Notes Recap of Club Meetings and Arrivals

Nineteen members of Naomi Circle WSCS First Methodist met at Mrs. Kinney home for an annual picnic with guests Mrs. Herbert Leyshon of Philadelphia and Mrs. John Alle of Logan. Loyal Women’s Class, Mizpah Class, and Methodist Guild planned future events and picnics. Personal mentions include Mrs. Emma Connor’s trip to Indianapolis and Midland, and Mr. Paul Evans moving to Nelsonville before induction into the armed forces. Mrs. Vera Olsen visiting Chicago.

Nelsonville Naomi WSCS First Methodist Church Bessie Bland Herbert Leyshon Philadelphia John Alle Logan Robert Kinney Emma Connor Indianapolis Carl Fuller Midland Texas Eugene Connor Connor Ohio Bell Exchange Paul Evans Columbus Macon E. C. Evans Paul Armed Forces Vera S. Olsen Chicago C. H. Bartlett

Corning Social Notes Highlight Local Church Activities

Corning notes report the Corning Methodist Church redecoration plans starting in August, a Wednesday meeting, and upcoming classes with Emma Timthey to supervise. Logan section lists Rev Amos Hesde, a new member, and a home return. 4-H club officers elected and Pythian Temple plans discussed withRefreshments served.

Corning—Brotherhood Coning Ernest Helenmbe New Lexington New Brotherhood Methodist Church Wall Ihe Daly Logan Amos L. Hesde Tlw.a Cluk Net Thursdey St Mathew Lutheran Church Francis Panson Grant Hosptal Columbus Veroan Fisher Amihiar BRT Psthian Temple Mie Rodgeers Trian Tie Crook Rosalie Fuecie Beth Ferguson Nancy Wemmer

Logan Social Notes and Local Club Meetings

Loga n Social Notes recounts the Pythian Sisters convention in Nelsonville with many attendees led by Mrs Jennie Bowen and Mrs Callie Riggs from Columbus. Also covered are the Mati nee Slithhers 4 H Club meeting at Rachelmacher Park, Zion AB Ladies Aid program at Union Furnace, and Logan briefs noting guests and farewells among local households.

Logan— Pythian Sisters Logan Temple Nelson' S Ville By Valley Jennie Bowen Charles Mack Gertrude Harden Dan Roberts Joe White Jesse Gabriel Sam Bright Henry Glass Sam Wells Paul Collison Clarence Allen Charles Mohler Jacob Foreman Williard Lyke Ed Healey Fred Stracke J. M. Cooley Tom Rainer Lucy Ellinger Lewis Reynolds George Roberts Roy Stallsmith Callie Riggs Columbus

Hocking 4 H Club News Picnic and Meetings

Logan reports the Hocking County 4-H Clubs schedule a June 28 picnic at Rachel Macher Park starting 3 PM with Executive Council in charge. Rockbridge meets Tuesday at 1 30 PM at the schoolhouse led by Mrs Poling. Gibsonville meets Tuesday 7 PM at the schoolhouse led by Mrs David Wythe. Enterprise meets Tuesday 7 PM at the schoolhouse led by Miss Helen K Miller and Mrs Carl Wilson. Laurelhike meets Wednesday 8 PM at Mary Ellen Rose home led by Mrs George Swepstone.

Logan Hocking County Rachelmacher Park Executive Council Rockbridge Willmeet Robert‘Poling Jeader Gibsonville Enterprise Helen IK. Miller Carl Wilson Mary Ellen Rose George Swepstone

Lime applications drop in Hocking County farms

In Hocking County farms lime use fell from 12 997 tons in 1943 to 6 31 0 tons in 1944. The year 1943 remained the peak for lime applications in the county, with a South Logan SPS Club meeting set for 2 p m at Rachelmacher Park to discuss lime practices led by Atchie Brimner.

Logan Hocking County South Logan

Consumer Goods To Be Available Months Hence

Washington reports the prohibition agreement against manufacture of some household and commercial electric appliances was met by the War Production Board. The WP B emphasized that continued material shortages will limit supply to consumers for many months despite revocation of the central order.

Washington Braid WPR

U. S. Seeks Employees For Veterans Hospital

Logan John Merz U S Civil Service representative will visit Logan June 20 at the Employment Office from 3 a m to 2 p m to interview applicants for the U S Veterans Hospital at Chillicothe. At least 200 attendants needed, ages 17 to 70 eligible. Salary 1620 yearly. 140 regular men at the hospital to be released for active duty. Discharged veterans given preference.

Logan John Merz U.S. Civil Service U. S. Veteran Hospital Chunhcothe Jacmy

Hemsworths announce birth of Carolyn Kay at home

Logan Mr and Mrs Myrlin Hemsworth Walnut St announce the birth of a daughter Carolyn Kay born at home Friday weighing seven pounds Mrs Ray Worthman returned from Grant Hospital to her Washington Township home Mrs Chifford Duffy has been at Cherrington Surgery and was returned to Spring St home Friday Mrs Ralph Wyeulf who had surgery at Lancaster Municipal Hospital returned to W Second St home Friday Florence Staler of Laurelville was admitted to Grar Hospital Friday for surgery

Laurelville Grar’ Hospital

Egg Shortage Deepens in Hocking County Markets

In Logan area the hot weather tightens egg supplies as producers reduce flock sizes. Government culling and low OPA prices curb output while demand rises for both table eggs and hatching chicks. A growing black market for eggs and poultry worsens losses at Nelsonville Eye Auction, with auctions urged to continue following regulations.

Logan OPA Nelsonville Eye Eye Auctions Ohio

School Board Rehires 10 Teachers

Logan City Board of Education reconfirmed tenure for ten teachers in regular session. Continuing contracts were given to Faith Kryn, Ruth Goodwin, Grace Adcock. One year contracts were approved for Armstrong, Margaretta Hudson, Joan Gosling, Eleanor Durr, Rose DeLong, June Schaal, Martha Steele. Kindergarten course offered for another year if enrollment justifies.

Logan Logan City

Hocking Service Men In Recent Telegram Homecoming Notes

Mr and Mrs H O Tom receive telegram from son Sgt Leonard R Tom in Europe stating he is in Camp Atterbury and due home soon. Pvt Robert Courter arrives from Fort McClelland to Logan and will report to Camp Shelby after furlough. T Sgt Dan Brooks calls from Bradley Field, Conn to announce return to the states after service in England. Mrs Deven Hartman leaves for Fort Bragg with husband Pvt Hartman and sister Mary Jane Schrader. another sister Anna Catherine Schrader joins in Washington. William Herman King dis-enrolls from Merchant Marines at Sheepshead Bay June 12.

H. O. Tom Gallagher Ave Priday Leonard R. Tom Europe Germany Camp Atterbury Pvt Robert Courter Frank Courter Logan Fort McClelland Ala Camp Shelby Miss Dan Brooks Charles Brooks N. Culver Bradley Field Mary Jane Schrader Washington, D. C Anna Catherine Schrader William Herman King Merchant Marines Sheepshead Bay

Soy Flour Now Available for State Grange Contest

Miss Helen Evans announces that soybean flour is at hand at the Extension office for the State Grange contest on soy rolls. The contest will be held in July, and she asks Grange members to procure the flour at the earliest possible date.

Logan Helen Evans Grange

Pastor's Wife Dies in Westerville

Mrs Clara Bancroft wife of Rev William E Bancroft died at her home in Westerville after a short illness. She served with her husband a Methodist minister and former Haydenville pastor while he was a missionary in India. Survived by her husband two sons Thomas Bancroft and William E Bancroft and daughter Ruth Powell. Services were held at Westerville Methodist Church with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery Columbus.

Westerville ‘High School William E. Banlcroft Brooklyn Ruth Powell Hono-lulu Westerville Methodist Church Greenlawn Cemetery Columbus

4 H Clubs Plan Varied Activities

Logan notes reveal the We Do Right 4H Club held a second meeting with a color-matching demonstration led by president Teresa Shaffer. Guest Helen Evans attended. members and guests listed include Paule Sue Lash and Doris Schultz, with a June 21 Riverside Park swimming party planned. Pleasant Workers 4-H Club met at Mrs. Rheinscheld’s home. Lois Shirk to demonstrate sewing methods and a county picnic at Kach elmacher Park was set for June 29.

Rachelmacher Park Mary Margaret Myers Ralph Swartz Louie Crane Barbara Mauk Juanita Hammond Letha Poling Wilma Rheinscheid Jillian Richards Denries Lemon Helen Stewart Jane Sue Snyder Eloise Summer de- Jores Fuller Nancy Perkins Janice Sater Mary Ann Mauk Ruth Summers Lois Edwards Martha Larimer Patricia Swartz Nancy Milne Municipal Stpool Pleasant Workers Mt. Pleasant Verno Rheinscheld Grace Rheinsscheld Lois Shirk Marilyn Davis Sarah Alma Woodard Evangeline Peoples Irma Rheinscheld Helen Evans Jennie Woodard Fanchno = Rheinscheld

Stanley Baker to chair Kiwanis program meeting

Logan County Commissioner Stanley Baker will chair the Kiwanis program Tuesday evening with assistance from Joe Case and Harry Heinlein.

Stanley Baker Kiwanis Program Logan Kiwanis Joe Case Harry Heinlein

Simon Helber Dies at Walbridge After Illness

Simon Helber, a former Logan resident, died at his Walbridge home after a short illness. He moved from Logan about 15 years ago for employment. His daughter and son-in-law Clifford and wife have lived with him at the Walbridge residence in recent months. Mr and Mrs Herman Hopkins of 172 E Front St Logan are Clifford Hopkins's parents.

Logan Simon Helber Walbridge Helber Clifford Hopkins Wal ‘Ridge Herman Hopkins E. Front St

Plant Division To Set Traps For Insects

Logan residents will see metal insect traps placed by the Ohio Department of Agriculture in cooperation with local officials and the U S Department of Agriculture Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine. The goal is to monitor the Japanese beetle and guide control measures with traps in sunny areas away from host plants. Inspectors carry credentials and police have been notified. cooperation is requested for about five weeks.

Logan John W. Barlinger Division of Plant Industry Ohio Department of Agriculture U. S. Department of Agriculture Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine Barginger New Jersey John W. Baringer Columbus Ohio

Spit Up Acid Liquids Hours After Eating

An Athens County woman, once forced to spit up strong acid liquids after meals and nearly choke, reports a full recovery after using ERB-HELP. She now eats normally with no gas bloating or spitting, claiming relief from 12 herbal ingredients. Athens Pharmacy promotes the remedy.

Athens County Athens Pharmacy

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Isonville Zil Collins Rrns Cuman United States TASC Te 2 Star Ibrary Onio Sisiés Stedman WCTL Methodist Pilgrim Holiness Meeting Nelsonville Social Notes Loyal Women's Minnie Scott Scott St Ella Linton Elizabeth Pidcock Amy Green Margaret Woolery Pitney Nora Siddle Poplar St Methodist Guild Kachelmacker Park Corning Social Notes Amos Heyde ABC Pacific Hocking 4-H Club News Citizens Bank James H. Wilson Mulberry St U. S Veterans Hospital Lowe Brothers Lowe Brothers Mellotone Flat Len Ee Carpenter Howe. Co Lenners
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