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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1945

Page

8

Rowdy Patronizes City Pool Sunday

Logan Mayor Denzil Weltner fined Hazel Cox of Rockbridge ten dollars and costs after arraignment for reckless driving on Route 33 north of Logan at midnight Saturday. State Patrolman Myers arrested. Five Logan juveniles were ordered to juvenile court after being charged with disturbing the peace following arrests Saturday night by local patrols.

Logan Denzil Weltner Ned Hazel Cox Rockbridge Pute Myers Lancas Weltner

Blick Rites Held Monday for Margaret Blick at Fairview

Funeral services for Margaret Eben Blick age 35 who died at her home on E Bowen were held at Fairview Church? Friday evening and Monday at 3 30 p m with Rev A N Gruier of Logan assisted by Rev Carl Ison of Enterprise officiating Pallbearers were Louis Evans John Starner Zora Crawford Frank Coakley Jerry Blosser and Earl Starter Burial was in Fairview Cemetery by the Coward Funeral Services.

Logan Margaret Eben Blick E. Bowen Fairview Church A. N. Gruier Carl ‘Ison Enterprise Louis Evans Ihn Starner Zora Crawford Rank Coakley Jerry Blosser Earl Starter Fairview Eoward

Thite Brothers Meet in Guam for Reunion

Logan Donald E White and Howard R White of Nelsonville Rt 2 met in Guam on Wednesday June 13 for a reunion after over a year apart. They joined their brother in law Wilbur Cox and discussed positions with the new base hospital on the island.

Aly

Funeral Services for Dr Porter E Wright Held in Lancaster

Logan area residents attended the funeral for Dr Porter E Wright at Mills Memorial Unity Brethren Church in Lancaster. Attendees included Rev and Mrs A N Kueser Mr and Mrs James Parker Mrs Robert Wright Miss Faith Mr Walter Leonard Mrs 2 H Bryan and Miss Hortensia Tox.

Logan Porter E. Wright Mills Memorial Unity Brethren Church Lancaster Triday A. N. Kueser James Parker Robert Wright Faith Walter Leonard H. Bryan Hortensia Tox

Charles Mundy Home on 60 Day Furlough

Pvt. Charles Mundy, son of Mr and Mrs Ed Mundy, Logan Route 2, arrived home Saturday for a 60 day furlough after serving over two years as a German prisoner of war. He was liberated in May and arrived in the United States on June 15. He is noted among friends Claude Bloomfield Wilbur Primmer and Clarence Primmer.

Logan Charles Mundy Ed Mundy Mundy Pfe Claude Bloomfield Wilbur Primmer Clarence Primmer States

Carbon Works Move To Larger Quarters Soon

Logan International Carbon Works owned by Arthur Green will relocate from Court Park to larger space in the former Lanning Toter Company building on Second Street.

Carbon Works T.ogax Logan International Carbon Works Arthur

Boys Attend Session of General Assembly

Harald Mang and Rede Fyone were named to the American Legion and related groups. Boys State attendees attended the General Assembly session last week where strip mining was discussed.

General Assembly Harald Mang Redefyone American Legion Fate Atemseledi

Samuel Dillon Heads Kiwanis Club Program

Samuel Dillon will head the Kiwanis program for the local club. Dillon, identified as county school superintendent, will preside over the Veeday evening session. The event includes a guest speaker from the Payne area and is hosted by the Kiwanis chapter at St. James Church on Friday at 9 p.m.

Samuel Dillon Kiwanis Samuel BH. Dillon Payne

Deadline Extended for Realty Tax Payment in Hocking County

Logan-R. N. White, Hocking County treasurer, won extension to July 20 for paying real estate taxes. The Hocking County Commissioners granted the request during their regular session at the Courthouse last week.

Logan R. N. White Hocking County

Logan Brief Social Notes

Logan social items report a Thursday Sewing Club meeting at Mrs. Homer Allens on West Second Street for Red Cross layettes and a casserole lunch. Attendees include many area residents and guests. June and July hostess reminders, plus other social happenings, births, visits, trips, and travel notes across Logan and nearby towns.

Fred Keller Emma Funk Paul Hansel

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlight Local Church Meetings

Nelsonville reports include the Retta Howe Class of the M. E. Church meeting at Mrs. Parker Sniffen's home on June 21 with a 12-member covered dish lawn dinner followed by outdoor prayers and psalms. The Church of Christ Business Girls Class met at Mrs. Grace Plummer’s with 11 members and a pot luck lunch. Personal mentions note travelers and visitors from Columbus Arlington and Cleveland and a Pvt. Edward Howe departing for Fort Riley after a stay with his wife and son and his parents.

Nelsonville Retta Howe M. E. Church Bessie Stephenson Robert Whitmore Ed Williams Church of Christ Grace Plummer Mary Margaret Radford Max L. Ervin Columbus James D. Knight Franklin St Alveda Freedman Arlington Austin Stillwell Edward Howe U. S. Infantry Fort Riley Kas Miles Howe J. L. Donley Mable Parsonette Cleveland C. E. Ogg

Akron Strike Continues Across Several Plants

The Akron strike disrupts production of critical flat glass for military aircraft in the Pacific. In Columbus 200 of 600 Deshler-Wallick Hotel workers quit over union recognition, while hotel president denies a strike. Marion sees 700 UAW members walking out at Universal Cooler Corp since June 11 over dismissals and a proposed union bonus plan. About 300 UAW idle at Acklin Stamping Co in Toledo after a layoff. Grishtman War and Manufacturing clerks in Sandy favor strike. NLRB chair reports UAW vote 12 to 2 for a strike following contract disputes.

Pacific Theater Phillips L. Garman WLBE Federation Joseph Froesch Paul McCarthy Columbus Federation of Labor Deshler-Wallick Columbus L. C.J . Wallick Marion UAW Universal Cooler Corp Acklin Stamping Co Toledo Grishtman War and Manufacturing Co Sandy Waller & Tang National Labor Relations Board NLRB Tang

War Wives Club Meets in Nelsonville at Legion Hall

The War Wives Club held its second meeting of the month at the American Legion building in Nelsonville. Harriett Pyle resigned as secretary treasurer and Louise Shay was elected to fill the vacancy. An amateur hour featured Pyle as MC. prizes went to Louise Shay and James Wyatt. Jean Whitmore shared yodeling origins with illustration and sang Don't Fence Me In. Hosts Anna Mae Lowry Leora Riley and Harriett Pyle served refreshments to 25 members.

Nelsonville War Wives Club American Legion Harriett Pyle Louise, Shay Louise Shay James Wyatt Jean Whitmore Anna Mae Lowry Leora Riley Harriett Pyle

Howell family moves to San Francisco Navy yard

Mr and Mrs Wendell Howell and their three children formerly of Nelsonville and residents of Cleveland for three years plan to move July 10 to San Francisco California where he has accepted a position at the Naval Ship Yards. He earned the post after a civil service examination. He is the son of Charles Howell Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Wendell (Wockle) Howell Cleveland San Francisco Calif Naval Ship Yards Charles Howell

Veteran Yank Unit Veteran Visits York in 30 Day Leave

First Sgt. Kenneth Tremain of the 6th Division arrives from Germany to spend 30 days with his wife in York. He plans to rejoin for service in the Pacific theater after leave. John H. Wright returns to Great Lakes Naval Training Station after a week’s leave with his mother Mrs. Myrtle Wright. Pvt. Don Jonas, Army Air Forces, on 15 day delay en route, with parents. trained at Buckley Field Truax Field and Scott Field. heads to Sheppard Field for overseas basic training. A brother Rodney Jones passes navy physical exam for early training.

Nelsonville Kenneth Tremain Germany Tremain States Pacific Theater John H. Wright Great Lakes Naval Training Station Myrtle Wright Adams St Don Jonas Army Air Forces Wilbur Jonas Buckley Field Colo Truax Field Madison Wis Scott Field Sheppard Field Texas Rodney Jones Navy

Robert Harrold Dies at 94 in Walbridge

Robert Harrold, 94, died early this morning at the home of his son Charles in Walbridge. The body will be brought to Nelsonville tonight for Stout Funeral Home arrangements. Survived by sons Charles of Walbridge and John of Nelsonville, and daughters Mrs. Belle Morrow of Columbus and Mrs. Arina Pospichael of Nelsonville. wife Mahalia preceded him.

Welsonville Robert Harrold Charles Walbridge Stout Funeral Home Harrold John Belle Morrow Columbus Arina Pospichael Nelsonville Mahalia

Richard Donley Rites Call Local Residents

Nelsonville funeral notice for Richard Donley Sr. who died suddenly Tuesday morning. Survivors include his wife Laura Reich and two sons. Attendees listed include the Kelch and Murphy families and other Nelsonville residents.

Nelsonville Harry Donley L. R. Kelch Ruth Walter, Morrison Phil Kelch Henry Kelch Joe Kelch Edward Murphy Shadyside Richard Donley Donley Laura Reich

Eagles Will Initiate On Thursday Night

Nelsonville Eagle ceremonies set for Tuesday evening June 26 with Logan degree team leading. A large attendance is expected and refreshments will be served at the close of the session.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Logan

Five Appear In Court of Mayor Sunday

Five arraignments on intoxication complaints two for traffic violations and one for assault and battery were held in the court of Mayor Miles Howe Sunday morning Guilty pleas entered in all cases Fined amounts ranged from 10 to 50 dollars with costs for each defendant and additional fines for reckless operation and unsafe motor vehicle operation A husband and wife affidavit prompted a separate assault and battery charge resulting in a 10 dollar fine Hull England police reported a clash between American Negro soldiers and British civilians in a saloon requiring about 50 officers to restore order

Nelsonville Miles Howe Dave Evans Carbon Hill John Stanley Carbondale Elmer Shivers Carl Booth Mansfield Ohio Leslie Hall William C. Foster Rushville State Highway Patrol Charles F. Buchanan Zanesville Eugene Evans East City Limits Ada Jo Evans Hull England

Central Bible School Team Beats Buchtel

Nelsonville reports a base game at City Playgrounds on Friday evening where a Central Bible School team defeated Buchtel by a score of 1 to 4.

Central Bible School Buchtel Nelsonville

Mohney Wins Bronze Star for Merit in WWII Service

Nelsonville reports Corporal Duard A Mohney awarded the Bronze Star Medal with citation for merit in operations against enemy forces from Aug 1, 1944, to Feb 15, 1945 while serving as company clerk with the 614th Medical Clearing Company. He was promoted to Staff Sergeant after induction on Sept 1, 1942 and is the son of Mr and Mrs Charles Mohney of Buchtel.

Nelsonville Duard A. Mothney Charles Mohney Buchtel Army Mohney Nel‘sornvill A. & P. Store United States 614Th Medical Clearing Company

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