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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1942

Page

16

Arrests After Coonville Clash Reported by Logan Sheriff

Logan reports six youths arrested after a Saturday night highway fight near Coonville. Howard Pidcock of Mineral, Athens County, suffered a fractured nose and facial cuts. Carlos Dickens pleaded guilty to assault and battery and was fined, with others charged with disorderly conduct receiving smaller fines or suspended penalties pending good behavior.

Logan Coonville Starr Township Charles Woods Floyd Duffy Woods Howard Pidcock Mineral Athens County Eugene Lehman Hocking County Carlos Dickens Lehman Raymond Nichols Edward Henderson George Nichols Raymond Haborn Hollis Carter

100 Members Of Grange At Meeting

About 100 grange members attended the county session Friday night in Miller Chapel Grange hall. The program, coordinated by Margaret McBroom, featured 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, Hocking County extension agent, gave the featured address. Refreshments were served after the program.

Hold Funeral Service For William F. Rizer

Funeral services were held Monday at 1 p m at Logan Methodist Church for William F. Rizer 68 a retired railroader who died Friday night at his home Rev Stanley Wiant officiated Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery Leonard Funeral Home Survivors include three sons Melvin Clarence Plainfield Conn and John New York City three daughters Mrs Dorothy Mowery Logan Mrs Rose Arensberg Newark and Mrs Catherine Robinette Haydenville three brothers Carl Los Angeles Ora Marion Merle South Bend Ind 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 Carl Los Angeles Ora Marion Merle South Bend Ind Lyda McFadden Delaware Mary Allen Columbus Iva Truman Florida

Funeral Rites Held for John W. Mowery

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock for John W. Mowery a New Plymouth farmer who died Thursday morning at his home Rev Raymond Rankwright officiated and burial was in New Plymouth Cemetery.

Logan John W. Mowery New Plymouth Raymond Rankwright

Districts File Enumeration Reports In Logan County

Logan County Superintendent S. H. Dillon said eight county school districts have filed enumeration reports, four more expected. Officials urged to send reports to the county office by July 1 or as soon as possible.

Logan S. H. Dillon Ool Supt. Dillon

Released on Bond After Arraignment

Charles Casto of West Logan was bound over to the grand jury on $300 bond after arraignment for reckless driving. He was released. The arraignment followed an accident on July 16 at Routes 33 and 664 near Logan when Casto allegedly turned left into Edward Clapham’s motorcycle, injuring Clapham and slightly injuring his sister Joy.

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

Arraignment Schedules for Alleged Tire Thief

Leroy Hedge 22 of South Perry was set to be arraigned for stealing three tires tubes and an auto radio from Joel A Frailor of Columbus. The stolen vehicle was found abandoned near Big Pine and recovered by Sheriff Floyd Duffy. Selick Atkinson denied auto theft when arraigned in Columbus and was held to the grand jury on bond. Two Columbus men were arrested for receiving and concealing the stolen property.

Hedge Columbus

Funeral Rites Held For Mrs Mary Poling

Funeral services for Mrs Mary Poling aged 74 widow of Dwight Poling were held Monday at 3 p m at Bethany A B Church. Rev Myron Clark officiated. Burial followed at South Harvey Cemetery in Marton Township. Surviving are four sons Frank Columbus Alfred Toledo Carlos and Judson of Logan three daughters Mrs Van Curren Mrs Frank Helber and Mrs Fred Hugll.

Frank Helber Fred Hugll

Logan Route worker Logan Groves discharged after mowing accident

Logan Route resident Logan Groves, who was injured when thrown from a mowing machine, was discharged Friday from Cherrington Hospital after several days of treatment.

Logan Ralph Groves Logan Route Cherrington Hospital

Absence of Fireworks Stands Draws Notice statewide

Logan city motorists report a conspicuous lack of fireworks stands along highways as a new state law restricts sale and use of fireworks without special permits. The absence signals broader compliance with banned sales across the region.

Logan—City

Logan Brief Social Notes

Announcement of the approaching marriage of Pauline Shaffer and Ernest H. Wilson to take place early July. Also notes on Girl Scout Troop 3 camping trip, T. S. Club meeting, Enterprise Sunday School picnic, and various local visits and activities involving residents of Logan and nearby areas.

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

Mrs Frances Clark Takes Trip to Hattiesburg Visit

Mrs. Frances Clark of Trimble left Monday for Columbus and will travel to Hattiesburg Mississippi for a two week 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 With Warmer Weather

Logan city pool manager Tom Bender reported 1,235 people used the pool last week, higher than the prior week when cold weather cut attendance. Free-day usage dropped to 28 on Tuesday and Thursday, and officials expect a jump as warm weather returns.

Logan Tom Bender Logan Municipal

Housewives Dry Food For Victory

Logan reports county home demonstration agent Mrs. Ruth Bennington says emergency spurs drying of garden fruit and vegetables. She notes cheap equipment and fast drying preserve value, color and flavor. sun drying is less reliable than oven or artificial heat with careful supervision. Home-made drying devices can be built and plans available at the extension office.

Logan Hocking County Ruth Bennington

New Officers Elected By Masons Friday

Logan chapter Royal Arch Masons announced Friday night officers elected include Paul Monks as high priest Jay Nimon as king Frank Larimer as scribe J W Woodard as treasurer Pearl Timberlake as captain L P Mooney as principal sojourner Neal Shaw as Royal Arch captain Roy Conkle as master third veil Leon Eichel as master second veil Charles Lyke as master first veil and Charles Kleinschmidt as guard.

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

Wheat Harvest Nearing Finish Says Smoot

Logan county farmers finish or near completion of wheat harvest despite bad weather. James R. Smoot the county extension agent announced on Saturday. Smoot repeated the AAA rule that all wheat growers must hold 1942 marketing cards to sell grain at mills elevators or other grain purchasers.

Logan James R. Smoot Smoot AAA

Bert Smith to Leave for Navy Active Duty

Logan resident Bert Smith will be called to active Navy duty on July 14 and report at Camp Allen, Virginia, for preliminary training. He enlisted at the Athens Recruiting station and was sworn in Cincinnati on May 6 earning the rating of gunner's mate first class.

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

Driver Fined And Jailed by Logan Mayor

Leslie Stevens age 18 of Kingston Route 1 pleaded guilty to two counts driving while intoxicated and driving without an operator's permit. Logan Mayor Paul Armstrong ordered a total $110 fine and costs and 90 days in Hocking County jail. Stevens was arrested by a Laurelville Village marshal and began serving his sentence Saturday night.

LOGAN Leslie Stevens Kingston Route 1 Hocking County Paul Armstrong Laurelville Stevens

Chauncey Woman Sarah Nye Dies at 86 in Sidney

Mrs. Sarah McNeal Nye aged 86, wife of the late George Harvey Nye, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. J A Long in Sidney after months of illness. Funeral at the family home in Chauncey Tuesday at 2 PM with Rev. Gilbert Courtney officiating. Burial in Nye Cemetery. Survivors include four sons George W Nye Floyd Nye Dr. Robert Nye and Dr. Carlos Nye and daughter Mrs Bessie Long among grandchildren.

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

Cunningham announce birth of daughter Judith Ann

Chauncey couple Mr and Mrs Rye Cunningham announce the birth of a 10 pound daughter named Judith Ann at their home on West Main Street. The baby is the granddaughter of Sherman Cunningham of Chauncey. Edna Sweeney and Pauline Staten of Harden Kentucky are visiting Chauncey with Mr and Mrs H A Leiber and family Converse Street and Mr and Mrs Charles Sweeney and Mary Helen Sweeney High Street.

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

Mable Swartz Hosts July Mothers Bible Class

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

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

Lieutenant Kennedy Ordered to Fort Belvoir for Active Duty

Lieut Richard C Kennedy a June Ohio State civil engineering graduate and Ames Bern High School alum reports to Fort Belvoir Virginia for active duty in the U S Army Corps of Engineers The Simpkins Award winning writer will be stationed temporarily Mrs Ben H Border attended the graduation exercises with Kennedy and his wife and son will not accompany him to Fort Belvoir

Kennedy Ames-Bern High School Richard C. Kennedy Fort Belvoir Corps of Engineers U. S. Army Ohio State University College of Civil Engineering Simpkins Ohio State Ben H. Border

Vacation Bible School In Progress In Several Churches

Vacation Bible School continues in Chauncey Millfield Trimble Greens Run and Taylor Ridge districts with enrollments of 40 plus 50 plus 47 plus 20 and 27 respectively. Commencement for Taylor Ridge is set for Thursday night at 7 30 rather than Friday.

Chauncey — Vacation Bible School Chauncey School Richard Bryant Chicago Mary Lee Thomas Barnesville Mary Helen Sweeney Eloise Tucker Elizabeth Ross Betty Tope Ethel Sweeny Chauncey Millfield Delwyn Rayson Mary Ellen Shaner Edna Shaner Nelsonville Jane White Trimble School Ruth Beckler Kimberly Hazel Raber Donna Faye Seckinger Regina Earich Nira Louise Bailey Trimble Carrye Smith Myrtle Olbers Mary Ayers Doris Cordray Taylor Ridge Eisel Canter June Heffken Glenna Hanning

Way Side Cathedral to Hold Daily Services at East Side School

CHAUNCEY Millfield hosts Way Side Cathedral with a team of religious workers. The cathedral will be in the East Side School yard. A children program runs 3 to 4 30 today with directed play. Vesper service at 7 30 lasting one hour. A house to house canvass sparked interest in the cathedral visit. Services continue through the week urging all residents to attend.

Chauncey Millfield Way Side Cathedral East Side

Chauncey Locals Hear From Armed Forces Relatives

Miss Audrey Smart of Chauncey has a letter from her uncle Woodrow Lester formerly of Chauncey now at Camp Chaffee Arkansas. Miss Mary Lester of Chauncey has word from Charles Moss stationed at Camp Chaffee.

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

Neighborhood Club Holds Wiener Roast Meeting

CHAUNCEY members gathered at Mrs. Bernice Estes home for an outdoor wiener roast last week. Next meeting is set for Tuesday July 7 at Mrs. Faye McCaffertys Mill Street home.

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

Methodist Sunday School Meets Tuesday Night

The Willing Workers Class of the Methodist Church will meet Tuesday night at the K of P building with Mrs. Georgia Allen as teacher.

Chauncey— Willing Workers Methodist Church Sunday School Georgia Allen K of P

Death follows death in family circle at Logal

Relatives Ida Hilll Chauncey Elizabeth Robinett Jesely Fulton Edith McDaniel and Olive Brookins gathered in Logal Saturday after the death of W Riner father of Mrs Vern Robinett of Denville. Robinett family members attend the services and express condolences.

Chauncey Ida Hilll Elizabeth Robinett Jesely Fulton Edith McDaniel Olive Brookins Mi.field Logal Riner Vern Robinett Denville

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