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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1945

Page

10

Building Sale Ends Center's War Service Era

Logan area notice states the Hretin Counts Victory Center building will close as the site is sold. Civic donors and War Fund and Red Cross volunteers kept the center open, with Mrs Marie Struble leading the American Legion Auxiliary in support and Jeanne Vinier as secretary. Donors who provided photographs are asked to retrieve them before July to avoid loss.

Logan Hretin Victory Center Bulding Maintauur Red Cross Ferce American Legion Auxtasy Marie Struble Jeanne Vinier

Regular disposition of veteran body questioned

The Veterans Administration reports the Ohio veteran's body at Aspinwall hospital followed standard procedures after death. An investigation triggered by Rep Gregor of Ohio found the body was released with torn clothing and no embalming, and an undertaker in Bridgeport was asked to handle the burial instead of the administration.

Washington Veterans' Administration Ohio Veterans Hospital Aspinwall Gregor R Howard Wilson Bridgeport Perls

Baker Leads Kiwanis Dinner Meeting in Logan

The Kiwanis Club met for a Tuesday evening dinner at the White House with Baker leading the meeting. Stanley Baker hosted the truth and consequence program and Harry Sheu, council president, attended as a guest. Samuel Pullen, county superintendent, announced next week’s program for Tuesday June 26.

Logan Cuatryman Stanley Baker Kiwanis Club White House Harry Sheu Samuel Pullen County

Logan Brief Social Notes and Social Gatherings

Log an brief social notes recounts a Monday Christian Culture Class meeting hosted at Mrs Fred Hugh s Dicken Addition home with Mrs Cherington reporting on the General Conference in Westerville. Contests awarded to Mrs James Barker and Mrs Paul Cruise and refreshments served by multiple attendees. Also notes on newlyweds Mr and Mrs John Buntz hosting guests honoring Cpl and Mrs Robert Snyder.

Belya Rhodes Wes Barker B O Nixon Grueser Roy Bunk Florence Myers Home Allen Tim Robinette Bert Mohler John Keller Cruise Fired Cinham Florence Fickle Maud Hack Pudolph Handison James Rees Charles Barker Marve Martin Willam Blum Via Blau Amy Evans Herman Lonard Clarence Chale Harry Sweat Graham S Martn HOSOK John Buntz Cpl Robert Snyder Lancaster Cpl Snyder Richard Buntz Muani Fla Ius Ed Snyder Glenn Smith Edward Snyder Harald Crawford Jackie Reedily Mich

First Hocking War Prisoner Is Killed

War Department letters notify Mr and Mrs McKinley that their son Private Leonard McKinley, 25, of Logan Ohio, was lost at sea when the Japanese torpedoed the Manila to Formosa transport carrying 1775 POWs on October 24 1944. The vessel sank in the South China Sea about 200 miles from the Chinese coast. The death was confirmed June 16 1945. Leonard attended Logan High School and Lancaster Business College worked at Logan Daily News and enlisted February 3 1941. He was last known to have sent a card January 13 1945.

Logan War Department Charles ‘Frkimley Leonard Vork Nnter Hocking County Corrigedor International Red Cross Philipine Islands Hich Manilla Phillippine Islands South China Sea MecKinley Edwin McKinley Germany McKinley Pacife Atea Pfe Leonard McKinley Logan High School Rove Glee Club Lancaster Business College Logan Daily News

Buckner Dies After Battle at Had My Beach Scene

Fragmentary text describes Buckner's death, a General Sinan Bola Buckner, and a setting near a beach with five Tandinas observed by mourners. The passage hints at a funeral-like scene and references a later time in the morning.

Navy Accepts June Draftees in Navy Tour

Four cenistrants accepted for the June draft tour by the Navy include several named individuals. The report lists names and birth details, noting ties to families and communities, with references to White cross hospital and a hospital festival.

Navy

Busy Bee Class holds June meeting at First Baptist

Middleport notes cover the Busy Bee Class of First Baptist Church meeting on the veranda with Mrs H M Chass and others as hostesses. The program included a devotional, poetry, music, and a love gift to missionary Sophia Parker. Several local residents attend and participate, with remarks on a former teacher Emily Barnes now in Rochester.

Middlefort First Baptist Church Talbott H M Chass Florine J Q Ricel B F Parmelee Charles Bennett Sophia Parker Cama Ralph Zandels George McGhee Muss Beulah White Grace Hysell Lawrence Bing C H Wise Bradbury Rice Tapers Daisy Jasper Charlene Zandel Mel Fife Tennie Allen Downing Roush Ros. Pullen Lerrs Gardner Dana Marni Tan Mais Leo Russell B E ‘Talbott Bertha Mogatt Mae Baker Harry Houdashelt

Point Rock Personal Notices and Gatherings Chronicle

Fifteen members of the Friendship Garden Club met with Mr and Mrs Cart Kech Bertha Dennen. Guests included Mrs Reda Warder Canal Here Panama Pet Harald Vern ion Australia and others. A potluck at Town V1 served thirty three. Wedding notices and visits to GCDC noted with multiple names and locations.

Point Rock Friendship Arden Club Cart Bertha Dennen Reid Reda Panama Harald Vernion Australia Camtroge O Wises Audraark Eugene Campbell Francis Knanp Bern Merseas Howard Knapp United States Harald Vernon Str TN City Ism Chie Uh Pr Hiss General Chemical Defense Corporation Pomi Pleasart Mio Mrs . Foster Jack W Terrell Ross van Fisher Mary Jane Coffee Litcheon Mes Walter Burns Haris Kaxlonz Durin Tohn Connells Charles O Brien Idla Raymond Werher Fiorida Filypini Detroit

Local Family Notices Reach Wide Circle in Community Gathering

Last week a large group including Mr and Mrs A Foster and many relatives attended farm and church events across the area. Visitors from Athens and Columbus were noted, with family ties extending to brides and parents, while Sunday school and local fêtes drew numerous attendees.

Five Plead Guilty in County Court

Nineteen June indictments heard by Judge Frank Macton in Hocking County yield five guilty pleas. Withem and Mayse receive probation for motor vehicle charges. Ward and Laraeoce get six months for failure to provide for a minor. Hoskins faces a year with suspended sentence upon weekly payments. Harrison not guilty on petty larceny and assault and battery, released on bonds. Several others enter not guilty pleas or await bond decisions.

Clease Laraoee Harold Hoskins Dale Harrison Herman Lanning Raymond Gambo Melvin Arthurs Nelson Six Fon I | Canton Queen Lenunty Howard Anderson

Corning Social Notes Highlight Local Weekends

Corning residents share weekend visits with relatives including Mr and Mrs Herb Walker in Lancaster Mrs Catherine Riedel and Miss Helen Kochs spent time with Mr and Mrs Henry Kochs Miss Florine Campbell of Columbus visited her parents Mr and Mrs William Campbell Miss Mona June Wright of Columbus visited her parents Mr and Mrs Willis Wright James Rodgers returned to Camp Maxie Texas after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Harold Rodgers Mrs William Bernhard and daughters of Columbus are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs George Klarenbech

Dayton Ray Barker Glee Stackhouse Indiana Victoria McCarley Clarence Don Allen Don Urban Emma Beckfer Burials NY A H Bradbury Sylvan Gardner Gallipolis Norma Wayland Arlington Norman Wayland H L Ward Columbus Esse Hill R C Tuckerman Holzer Hospital Eben Bowen Lilian Strett Nelsonville Shelf Bowen Meigs Temple Snider Minneapolis Alesha Charles Snider Wallace Russell Carolyn Jean Indianapolis Russell Lera Knopp Hartman Jonn Wood Harns Wood Charles Karr Laurel Cliif Health Club Ffrath James Gilmore Vance Stewart Logan Kermit Wiseman Prc Kermit Wiseman Norfolk Herb Walker Lancaster Wiliam Fair Catherine Riedel Helen Kochs Henry Kochs Florine Campbell William Campbell Mona June Wright Willis Wright Pxl James Rodgers Camp Maxie Texas Harold Rodgers William Bernhard George Klarenbech

Sabbath De nomination Observed Across Week

Sabbath is observed daily by various religious denominations worldwide. Sunday is the Christian Sabbath, Monday the Greek, Tuesday the Persian, Wednesday the Assyrian, Thursday the Egyptian, Friday the Turkish, and Saturday the Jewish observe the Sabbath.

Three Soldiers Receive Army Discharges This Week

Kenneth Van Fossan of Laurelyville, Logan 3, was discharged at Camp Atterbury after service since 1941 with three years overseas. Paul Elvin Smith left Fort Ox New Jersey on June 18 after ten years in the Army including time in South America. Byron Spencer of Logan 3 completed six years in the Army and was discharged at Camp Atterbury on June 10.

Logan Leonard Kenneth van Fossan Laurelyville Army Camp Atterbury Tie Phippina Liberator Tibbon Paul Elvin Smith Fort Ox South America Byron Spencer Logan 3 Recénvea

Hocking County Women’s Republican Club Meeting Report

The Hocking County Women’s Republican Club met at the president Mrs A J Carl’s home. The group outlined next year’s program and voted to adopt it and the monthly study plan. The next meeting is set for September with regular meetings to follow. A membership report will determine the quota for the State Federation. Mrs George Wonn introduced Mrs Marguerite Stewart, who gave readings of her work.

4-H County Picnic Plans Set For June 28

Logan County 4 H program announces a county picnic at Kachelmacher Park on June 28 from 4 to 10 pm with swimming at Municipal Pool from 2 to 9 pm. Q V Mohler leads softball, Felina Derr handles horseshoes, Martha Beery oversees more games, and Grace Harsh with Relna Derr arrange the picnic supper. Tickets required for swimming.

LOGAN Kachelmacher Park Q. V. Mohler Felina Derr Martha Beery Miis Grace Harsh Relna Derr Tomé@aca

Nation’s newsboys rally for defense stamp funds

Stodghul reports newsboys have sold 1.66 billion ten cent defense stamps toward a 2 billion goal to back Water Weasels Army amphibious jeeps at the annual ICM A meeting in Philadelphia.

ST Louis UPI the Nation Fear Harbor Howard W Stodghul Philadelphia Treasury Department Boys Or Victory Program International Circulation Managers Association Stodghil

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