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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1942

Page

10

Six youths arrested after highway altercation near Coonville

Logan reports Starr Township Constable Charles Woods says six youths were arrested Saturday night after a fight on the highway near Coonville. Howard Pidcock of Mineral, Athens County, suffered a fractured nose and facial injuries. Arraignments led to fines and jail for some, with others placed on good behavior pending. Carlos Dickens of Coonville pleaded guilty to assault and was fined 25 dollars plus costs. Nichols Henderson and George Nichols face disorderly conduct charges with fines. three others held on good behavior.

Logan Coonville Starr Township Hocking County Carlos Dickens Lehman Raymond Nichols Edward Henderson George Nichols Raymond Haborn Hollis Carter

100 Members Of Grange At Meeting

Approximately 100 grange members attended the county wide session in Miller Chapel Grange hall. Margaret McBroom directed the program featuring L P Mooney and daughter Shirley, Woodrow and Waldo Blum, Betty Funk, Elizabeth Rheinscheid, Sue Risch, Jean Griffith, and the Pomona drill team. James R. Smoot, extension agent, delivered the address. refreshments were served by a committee led by Mrs. Clarence Hartman.

Hold Funeral Service For William F. Rizer

William F. Rizer age 68 a retired railroader died suddenly Friday night at his Logan home. Funeral services were held Monday at 12 o clock at the Logan Methodist Church Rev Stanley Wiant officiated with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery. Survivors include three sons Melvin Clarence of Plainfield Conn and John of New York City three daughters Dorothy Mowery Logan Rose Arensberg Newark and Catherine Robinette Haydenville three brothers Dari Los Angeles Ora Marion Merie South Bend Ind and three sisters Mrs Lyda McFadden Delaware Mrs Mary Allen Columbus and Mrs Iva Truman Florida.

Logan William F. Rizer Stanley Wiant Logan Methodist Church Oak Grove Cemetery Leonard Funeral Home Melvin Clarence Plainfield Conn John New York City Dorothy Mowery Rose Arensberg Newark Catherine Robinette Haydenville Dari Los Angeles Ora Marion Merie South Bend Ind Lyda McFadden Delaware Mary Allen Columbus Iva Truman Florida

Hold J. W. Mowery Funeral Rites Sunday

Funeral services for John W. Mowery of New Plymouth were held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock with Rev. Raymond Rankwright presiding. He died Thursday morning at his home. Burial followed in New Plymouth Cemetery.

Logan John W. Mowery New Plymouth Raymond Rankwright

School Districts File Enumeration Reports

Superintendent S. H. Dillon announced that eight county school districts have filed enumeration reports at the county office and four more are expected. He urged officials to submit reports to the county office by July 1 or as soon as possible.

Eee S. H. Dillon Supt. Dillon

Logan man bound over on reckless driving charge

Logan Charrles Casto of West Logan was bound over to the grand jury on $300 bond after arraignment before Magistrate Frank St. Clair on a reckless driving charge. He was released on bond. The case stems from an July 16 accident at Routes 33 and 664 near Logan when Clapham’s motorcycle collided with Casto’s car after Casto allegedly tried to turn left. Clapham was badly hurt and his sister Joy was lightly injured.

Logan Charrles Casto West Logan Frank St. Clair Casto Edward Clapham Clapham Joy

Arraignment Schedules for Alleged Tire Thief

Leroy Hedge, 22, of South Perry, to face magistrate Monday on charges of stealing three tires three tubes and an auto radio from Joel Frailor of Columbus. The abandoned car was found on a deserted township road near Big Pine. Selick Atkinson denied auto theft and remains held to the grand jury on bond. Two Columbus men were arrested for receiving and concealing stolen property.

Logan Leroy Hedge South Perry Frank St. Clair Joel A. Frailor Columbus Floyd Duffey Big Pine Selick Atkinson Duffy Atkinson Hedge

Funeral Rites For Mrs. Mary Poling Held At Bethany Church

Funeral rites were held Monday at 3 p m at Bethany A B Church for Mrs Mary F Poling 74 widow of Dwight Poling who died Friday at her daughter's home Mrs Tom Vancurren Rev Myron Clark officiated burial in South Harvey Cemetery Marion Township Survivors include four sons Frank Columbus Alfred Toledo Carlos Judson of Logan and three daughters Mrs Van Curren Mrs Frank Helber and Mrs Fred Hugli

Logan Bethany A. B Mary F Poling Dwight Poling Tom Vancurren Myron Clark South Harvey Marion Township Frank Columbus Alfred Toledo Carlos Judson Daughers van Curren Frank Helber Fred Hugli

Logan Route Discharged After Mowing Accident

Logan Route, injured days ago after being thrown from a mowing machine, was discharged Friday from Cherrington Hospital.

Logan Ralph Groves Logan Route Cherrington

Absence of Fireworks Stands Shocks State Roads

Report describes a clear lack of fireworks stands along highways this year due to a state law restricting sale and use without special permits. The piece notes trips across the state Sunday afternoon and emphasizes the conspicuous absence of stands.

Logan Brief Social Notes

Announcement of Pauline Shaffer and Ernest H. Wilson engagement with July wedding planned. Plus social items: Girl Scout trip to Camp Quannacut, T. S. Club meeting and July 9 next gathering, Enterprise Sunday School picnic at Rising Park, and various local visits and movements including Army and defense workers and Antioch Grange officers conference.

Logan Pauline Shaffer Leo Shaffer Ernest H. Wilson Frank Wilson Gibisonville Miss Shaffer Logan High School Logan Morris Mr. Wilson Gibisonville High School Anchor Hocking Glass Corp Lancaster Girl Scout Troop 3

Frances Clark Heads to Mississippi Visit

Mrs. Frances Clark of Trimble left Monday for Columbus and will travel to Hattiesburg for a two weeks visit with her son Captain Joe Miner and Mrs. Miner, who have been stationed there for some time.

Chauncey Frances Clark Trimble Columbus Hattiesburg Miss Capt Joe Miner Miner

Logan Pool Attendance Rises After Cold Weather Dip

Logan official Tom Bender reports 1,235 people used the municipal pool last week, excluding Sunday, marking a rebound from a cold spell. Attendance dropped to 28 on free days Tuesday and Thursday, with warm weather forecast to push figures toward opening-week highs.

Logan Tom Bender Logan Municipal

Housewives Dry Food For Victory

Logan Ohio, Mrs Ruth Bennington county home demonstration agent notes emergency spurs drying of fruits and vegetables. She says inexpensive equipment and simple method prevent waste, with speed preserving food value texture flavor and color. Oven or sun drying possible with low heat and supervision. County extension office offers plans for homemade driers.

New Officers Elected By Masons Friday in Logan

Logan Chapter Royal Arch Masons elected Friday night new officers. Paul Monks served as high priest with Jay Nimon as king and Frank Larimer, J. W. Woodard, treasurer. Other posts filled by Pearl Timberlake, L. P. Mooney, Neal Shaw, Roy Conkle, Leon Eichel, Charles Lyke, and Charles Kleinschmidt.

LOGAN Royal Arch Masons Paul Monks Jay Nimon Frank Larimer J. W. Woodard Pearl Timberlake L. P. Mooney Neal Shaw Royal Arch Roy Conkle Leon Eichel Charles Lyke Charles Kleinschmidt

Wheat Harvest Nears Finish Says Smoot

Logan county farmers near completion of the harvest despite bad weather. County extension agent James R. Smoot announced Saturday that all wheat growers must have 1942 marketing cards to sell grain at mills elevators or other grain buyers, per AAA.

Logan James R. Smoot Smoot AAA

Bert Smith to Leave for Navy Active Duty

Logan resident Bert Smith will be called to active duty with the U S Navy on July 14. He will report at Camp Allen Virginia for preliminary training after enlisting at the Athens recruiting station and being sworn in Cincinnati in May. He has earned a rating as gunner s mate first class.

Logan Bert Smith U. S. Navy Camp Allen Norfolk Athens Cincinnati

Logan Mayor Delivers DUI Conviction and Jail Term

Logan Mayor Paul Armstrong arraigned Stevens who pled guilty to two counts of driving while intoxicated and driving without an operator's permit. He received 90 days in Hocking County jail and fines totaling 119 dollars plus costs. Stevens was arrested by a Laurelville Village marshal and jailed Saturday night.

Logan Hocking County Paul Armstrong Laurelville Stevens

Chauncey Woman Dies At Home of Daughter

Mrs Sarah Mc Neal Nye 86 longtime Chauncey resident dies at daughter Mrs J A Long in Sidney after months of illness. Body returned to Chauncey and funeral set Tuesday at 2 pm at the Church of Christ with Rev Gilbert Courtney. Burial in Nye Cemetery. survivors include four sons and one daughter plus numerous grandchildren.

Chauncey Sarah McNeal Nye George Harvey Nye J. A. Long Sidney Nye Gilbert Courtney Church of Christ George W. Nye and Charleston Carlos Nye Buenos Aires Argentine South America Bessie Long Ohio

Birth of Judith Ann to Mr and Mrs Rye Cunningham

Mr and Mrs Rye Cunningham announce the birth of a 10 pound daughter named Judith Ann at their home on West Main Street Chauncey. She is the granddaughter of Sherman Cunningham of Chauncey. Edna Sweeney and Pauline Staten of Harden Kentucky are visiting Chauncey with the Leiber and Sweeney families on Converse and High Streets.

Chauncey Rye Cunningham Judith Ann W. Main St Sherman Cunningham Edna Sweeney Pauline Staten Harden H. A. Leiber Converse St Charles Sweeney Mary Helen Sweeney High St

Mabie Swartz to Host July Mothers Bible Class Meet

Mrs Mabie Swartz of Richland Avenue Athens will host the July meeting of the Mothers Bible Class at Zion Church Lower Plains.

Athens Chauncey Mabie Swartz Richland Ave Mothers’ Bible Class Zion Church Lower Plains

Dover Children In Second Week Of Summer Courses

Reports from Dover and Chauncey note ongoing summer programs. Lt Richard C Kennedy, a June Ohio State University civil engineering graduate, receives orders to Fort Belvoir for temporary Army Corps of Engineers duty after winning the Simpkin Award.

Ames-Bern Richard C. Kennedy Fort Belvoir Corps of Engineers Kennedy Ohio State University College of Simpkin’s Ohio State Ben H. Border

Way Side Cathedral Plans Weeklong Millfield Services

Way Side Cathedral will operate in Millfield with a team of religious workers. The cathedral sits in the East Side School yard. A children's program runs 3:00 to 4:30 today and features a directed play period. Vesper service starts 7:30 for one hour. A house to house canvass boosted interest in bringing the cathedral to Millfield. Services continue all week inviting all residents to attend.

Chauncey Millfield Way Side Cathedral East Side

Letter News From Camp Chaffee Sent From Chauncey

Chauncey residents Miss Audrey Smart and Miss Mary Lester report letters or word from relatives stationed at Camp Chaffee Arkansas. Woodrow Lester formerly of Chauncey is serving there, and Charles Moss also serves at Camp Chaffee.

Chauncey Audrey Smart Woodrow Lester Camp Chaffee Ark Mary Lester Charles Moss

Neighborhood Club Holds Wiener Roast Meeting

Members gathered at Mrs. Bernice Estes's home for an outdoor wiener roast. The next meeting is set for Tuesday July 7 at Mrs. Faye McCafferty's Mill Street residence with attendees including Reena Simpkins Mary Ferrel Dew Jennie Jackson Dorothy Stalder Fare McCafferty Maxine Wade Geraldine Parry Nellie Agin Edna Sutton Edith Cochran and Bernice Estes.

Chauncey Bernice Estes Faye McCafferty Mill St Reena Simpkins Mary Ferrel Dew Jennie Jackson Dorothy Stalder Fare McCafferty Maxine Wade Geraldine Parry Nellie Agin Edna Sutton Edith Cochran

Chaumcey Willing Workers Class News

The Willing Workers Class of the Methodist Church Sunday School taught by Mrs. Georgia Allen will meet Tuesday night at the K of P building.

Chaumcey Methodist Church Georgia Allen K of P

Death Notice Fragments Mention Relatives and Names

Incomplete obituary fragment references Elizabeth Robinett Fulton Edith Wen and Olive Brookins among others, with unclear relation to a death and Logan location context. Preserve readable names from the snippet as potential mourners or kin in a partial notice.

Chauncey Elizabeth Robinett Fulton Edith Wen Olive Brookins Logan Rae Z

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