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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1945

Page

20

Building Sold Forces Hocking Cs Victory Center to Close

Announcement from Logan personnel states the Hocking Cs Victory Center will close on July 2 after the building was sold. The center has housed War Fund and Red Cross drives, veteran services, and displays funded by civic donations. Members of the American Legion Auxiliary led by Mrs. Marie Struble kept it open with volunteers. photographers’ works will be returned if not claimed before July 1.

Logan Hocking Cs + Victory Center American Legion Auxiliary Marie Struble I Jeannie Mowery

Disposition of Vet's Body Held Regular by VA

The Veterans Administration said the Ohio soldier’s body at Aspinwall Paul hospital was handled as usual after his death. An inquiry followed claims the body was released stripped of clothing and directed to a Bridgeport undertaker linked to a re election publicity effort.

Washington Veterans' Administration Ohio Veterans Hospital Aspinwall Paul Joe Pezi McGregor Administra' A Howarden Bridgefort Dertaker Bridgeport

Baker Leads Kiwanis Club Dinner Meeting

Kiwanis Club members heard from chairman Stanley Baker at the Tuesday evening dinner at the White House. City council president Harry Shaw attended as a guest. Samuel H. Dillon, county superintendent of schools, will lead next week's program on Tuesday June 26.

Logan Brief Social Notes from the June Cul ture Class gathering

Hugh hosted the June meeting of the Christian Culture Class at her Bicken Addition home. Mrs Charlington reported on the General Conference sessions. Prizes were won by Mrs Barker and Mrs Cruise during social hour. A July meeting will be hosted by Mrs Graham with Mrs Martin in charge.

Charles Barker Marve Martin William Blum Vina Blair A. F. Evans Herman Leonard Clarence Chute Harry Sweazy Graham Martin

Buckner Dies in Okinawa With Smile After Death

Lt. Gen. Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. died on Okinawa with a smile on his face as reported by an aide. Buckner’s funeral service was held at Hagushi Beach, the site of the first landings, as mentioned by observers.

Okinawa Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr Meg Frank R. Hubbard Peneral Winbbard Buckner

Four June Drafters Accepted by Navy

Four June drafters accepted for the navy with three going to Lakes Tilgeis and others to Carpe Pasir j Williamshurz and Laurelville. Births report a daughter Patina K Stig born at seven pounds morning at Cross Hospital with parents Mrs. Charles P. and Mr. Walter Kracker listed as grandparents. Lieutenant Snyder serves on sea duty in the Pacific.

Thomas Church Street Bor Afon Patina K Stig Charles P. Re Barins Phiin Borg Cross Hospital Cohinchi Walter Kracker Chri- Whip Snyder San Francisco Calif Lintenant Snyder Pacific

First Hocking War Prisoner Is Killed

War Department letter informs Mr and Mrs Charles McKinley that their son Pfe Leonard McKinley is officially recorded as killed in action on October 24 1944 after the Japanese ship he was aboard with 775 POWs sank in the South China Sea near the Chinese coast. Five escaped, four were picked up by Japan. all others aboard perished. Leonard 25 last April a Logan High School 1938 graduate and former Logan Daily News employee enlisted in 1941 and last heard from January 15 1945. He has two brothers in service.

LOGAN War Department Charles Finley Arents of Pfe Leonard McKiniey Fist Hocking County Hoy Car Tigedor International Red Cross Phillipine Islands Manilla Phillippine Islands South China Sea J. Alia McKinley Cpl Max L Edwin McKinley Germany Air Corps Sir Arch Elden McKinley Pacific Leonard McKinley Logan High School Boys’ Glee Club Lancaster Business College Logan Daily News

Point Rock Friendship Garden Club Meeting Report

Fifteen members of the Friendship Garden Club met Wednesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Carl K. Bertha Dennen. Mrs. Reda Warder read a paper on Old fashioned flowers. Entertainment was led by Jarrol Rohn. A long list of attendees and visitors, including Pvt Harald Vernon and Mrs. Vernon of Cambridge, was noted. The next meeting will be held with Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Campbell on Nov 11. A supper was served to thirty three attendees.

Point Rock Friendship Garden Club Carl K Bertha Dennen Charce Jarrol Rohn Reda Larder Canal Zone Panama Harald Vernon Australia Cambridge Audra York iMr Eugene Campbell Potturl Sipper Pfe Francis Knapp Pacific Howard Knapp Fine United States Pvt Dlareld Vernon A.W. Foster Reda Warder Panay Emma Maree Harry Peters Zelin Wesand Columbus Mars A. J. Foster Theodore Runert Jas Turner Mutlands Feser's Nella Gregary Taston Wit Gregory Baby Dave Roberts Roberts Farm Mrr Wesley Boba Chillirnthe Serrot Boba Te Oolamother Wesley Celumpia Chapel Mroo Clarenis Teint Pleasant Pai Garnet Verigan Vella Worand Calum Sae Emily Trtnern Rut Austiin Athens Cakimeia Chapel Morris Tendre Mom Ia John Redein Tanald Nicheteon Laura Pickett Pod Ge Radekin Niner Jarret Boba Bertha Dennen Mae Tiyight Ellen Levis and Mire Dallas Henster Clayfey John Paul George Radokin

Busy Bee Class Hosts June Meeting in Middleport Veranda

Middleport notes detail the Busy Bee Class of First Baylist Church gathering at the B E home veranda with Mrs H M Cross and others as hostesses. The president Mrs Charles Bennett led the meeting and a love gift was sent to missionary Mrs Sophia Parker in China. A Bible verse was read by each member and a poetry reading followed by music and refreshments. Additional society items include birthdays and a reunion of former General Chemical Defense Corp patrons visiting for Jack Terrell and Nan Fisher’s wedding.

Middleport Busy Bee Ralph Zandel J. Q. Rice Rice Emily Barnes Rochester Minn Barnes C. P. Bradbury Virginia Jo Wise Cross Ontiso Will Japtonstall Paul Smart George MciGhee Beulah White Grace Hysell Lince Bing Bradbury Daisy Jasper Charlotte Zandel del Tire Jennie Allen Downing Roush Ross Pullen Larry Gardner Dana Hamilton Len Russell 3. E. Talbott Bertha Maggatt Mae Baker Harry Houdashelt SIT YN Ciry General Chemical Defense Corporation Point Pleasant Jack Terrell Nan Fisher Mary Jane Walter Burns Viong Wwa T GC

Five Plead Guilty in County Court

Nineteen Hocking County Grand Jury indictments led to pleas in Logan with Judge Frank M. Acton presiding. Five defendants pleaded guilty to various charges including driving without consent and failure to provide for a minor. several received jail or probation terms and bonds were set for others. The report notes additional cases, bonds, and the county Republican Club meeting agenda and membership drive.

Logan Hocking County Clease Larabee Mny Women's Republican Club Carl Mandav Nicht Harold Hoskins Dale Harrison Grover Carpenter Acca Henry W.davis Duffy John Sapp Herman Lanning Raymond Gambo Melvin Arthurs Nelson Six Cinton Queen Howard Anderson

Three Soldiers Discharged This Week

Kenneth Van Fossan of Laurelville, discharged at Camp Atterbury Indiana on June 9 after three years overseas duty since November 1941 and awarded the Philippine Liberator ribbon. Paul Elvin Smith released from Fort Dix on June 18 after ten years in the Army with time in South America. Byron Spencer of Logan discharged at Camp Atterbury on June 10 after six years of service.

Logan Leonard Kenneth van Fossan Laurelville Army Atterbury Ind Paul Elvin Smith Fort Dix South America Byron Spencer Logan 3 Camp Athterbury

Reading session features Marguerite Stewart readings

During the business session Mrs. George Wonn introduced Mrs. Marguerite Stewart who delivered several readings of her own origin.

George Wonn Marguerite Stewart

Corning Social Notes Highlights Local Visits

Corning reports weekend visits among residents. Herb Walker and family hosted William Fair and Catherine Riedel, with Florine Campbell visiting from Columbus. Mona Wright of Columbus spent Sunday with the Wrights. Pvt. James Rodgers returned to Camp Maxie after visiting his parents. Mrs. William Bernhard and daughters from Columbus visited her parents, the Klarenbecks.

Herb Walker Lanaster William Fair Catherine Riedel Delen Rocks Henry Kocks Florine Campbell Columbus William Campbell Mona June Wright Willis Wright James Rodgers Camp Maxie Texas Harold Rodgers William Bernhard George Klarenbeck

Sabbath Observance Across the Week by Denominations

The article notes Sabbath is observed daily by various denominations. It lists Sunday as Christian Sabbath Monday Greek Tuesday Persian Wednesday Assyrian Thursday Egyptian Friday Turkish and Saturday Jewish, highlighting cross religious practices.

Announcment 4 H County Picnic Plans

Logan announces a county wide 4 H picnic at Kachelmacher Park on June 28 from 3 to 10 PM with swimming at Municipal Pool from 3 to 6 PM. O V Mohler leads softball, Relina Derr handles horseshoes, Martha Beery directs girls softball, 4 H pins at 9 30 PM, picnic supper at 7 PM, club leaders issue swim tickets.

LOGAN Kachelmacher Park O. V. Mohler Relina Derr Martha Beery Grace Harsh Relna Derr

Nation's Newsboys Boost War Stamp Drive to Record

Stodghill reports at the International Circulation Managers Association meeting that U S newsboys have sold about 1.66 billion ten cent defense stamps since Pearl Harbor. The goal is 2 billion stamps to fund Water Weasel Army amphibian jeeps.

ST. Louis Pearl Harbor Howadd Stodghill Philadelphia Treasury Department Boys For Victory Program International

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