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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1943

Page

10

Veteran H W Harden Dies at 78 in Logan

Hiram W. Harden a Logan automoble dealer aged 78 died Monday at his home on E Hunter Street after a cerebral hemorrhage. A native of Washington Township he moved to Logan in 1917 and started an auto agency bearing his name. Surviving are his wife three daughters and two sons funeral arrangements are being completed.

LOGAN Hiram W. Harden Logan Automobile E. Hunter St Washington Township Mingon Lodge A. M First Presbyterian Church J. C. Cremean New Plymouth J. D. Harris 5. W. Murphy Zanesville Frank Harden Lawrence Harden Camp Breckinridge

Special Meeting Forms Mobilization Group in Marion Township

A Monday night session at Marion School led by James R. Smoot established a permanent township mobilization committee for farm equipment and labor. The meeting, well attended by farmers and residents, marks the first in a series of township meetings across the county.

LOGAN Marion Township Marion James R. Smoot

Officials Announce Call for April

LOGAN Selective Service officials announced on Monday that they have received the advance call for April. The quota total for this period was not divulged by board members in compliance with headquarters requests.

Logan—Selective Service National Headquarters

Hospital Births and Dismissals Reported in Logan Area

Logan area notes show Mrs Clark Reed and infant son discharged from Cherrington Hospital Monday. Mr and Mrs David Evans of Zanesville welcomed a daughter born Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Royal Copeland of Nelsonville welcomed a daughter born at the hospital Saturday night.

Courts Clerk Monthly Report Shows Vehicle Titles and Mortgages

Logan County records show 86 used car title certificates filed in Hocking County in February per Thelma Keyes county clerk of courts. Forty five mortgages recorded, 66 cancelled. certificate office receipts total 117.50 with 79.50 to county and 38 to state. Mildred Blum, deputy clerk, oversees the title office.

Logan Hocking County Thelma Keyes Mildred Blum

Haydenville Man Dies In Logan 2

Ed Gustin, 69, of Haydenville died Sunday at Cherrington Hospital from silicosis. Funeral services set for 2 p m Thursday at Wellston United Brethren Church, burial in Wellston. Survived by wife Nellie a son Fred L Gastin and four brothers John Walter Charles and Robert. Roy preceded him in death.

Logan Wellston Fred L. Gastin South Carolina John Walter

Four Registrants Volunteer for Duty in U S Army

Four Logan and Hocking County registrants have volunteered for immediate Army duty per a Monday Hocking County Selective Service Board announcement. Names listed are Everett Hunter Burt of Columbus, Harry Esmond Nihiser of Logan, Marcus Dean Lohr Jr of Haydenville, and Roy Junior Turner of Haydenville. They will undergo screening and be included in a future contingent of selectees.

Logan Logan and Hocking County U. S. Army

County Agents Plan Ohio State Conference Attendance

Logan reports county extension agent James R. Smoot and home demonstration agent Mrs Ruth Bennington will attend the manual district extension education conference at Ohio State University. The event runs Wednesday through Friday with officials from 27 Southern Ohio counties focusing on Agronomy and Soils and 4 H Club materials and local leader plans.

LOGAN Manual Ohio State University James R. Smoot Ruth Bennington Ohio

Executive Board Meeting Set for Tuesday Night

LOGAN The executive board of the local Business and Professional Women's Clubs will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the club rooms announced by president Mrs Dessie Hanna All members urged to attend this session.

Lamarr Stars in White Cargo at the Athena Theater

Hedy Lamarr appears as Tondelayo in a gripping screen version of White Cargo at the Athena, with Walter Pidgeon co starring. The drama showcases a sultry tropical heroine and introduces a larong weapon as the production for today Wednesday and Thursday brings vivid new life to the stage hit.

Hedy Lamarr Athena Walter Pidgeon

Logan Brief Social Notes

Announcement of Ida Belle Van Atta and Private First Class Clinton St. Clair wedding with ceremony for immediate families. Following, a luncheon for select guests. Also notes on East End Needle Club, Embroidery Club, Girl Scouts Troop 2 meeting, furloughs and visits, and Venus Chapter 76 Eastern Star annual inspection with dinner prior.

Carl Beery Swannanoa North Carolina H. R. Beery B. C. Shride Christine Shride Canal Winchester George Wonn Stanley Addison Spencer Camp Parks Pleasantville California Logan James McNamee

Two Licenses Issued By Probate Court

Logan Probate Court issued two marriage licenses on Monday naming Emmerson Engle and Ada Bolyard as the couple, and Elmer Spencer and Desda Durian as another couple. The records list ages, residences in Logan and Murray City, and parental details for each party.

Probate Court Logan Emmerson Elsworth Engle Shipper John Engle Ada June Bolyard Walter Bolyard Elmer Clayton Spencer Murray City Dwight Spencer Desda Ladd Durian Royal Durian

Substitutes Named for Gallipolis Schools February

Gallia County school records list February substitute teachers for Gallipolis schools as Vivian Wood Winifrede Knight Hazel Cameron and Alta Stewart.

Gallipolis Vivian Wood Winifrede Knight Hazel Cameron Alta Stewart

Blaze Destroys Home Near Gibisonville

A blaze from a defective flue destroyed the George Huffines residence near Gibisonville on Sunday afternoon. Flames spread from the attic, driven by strong winds, and all furnishings and belongings were lost. Neighbor A M Barringer was present. son Scott Huffines suffered minor burns while trying to save items.

Logan George Huffines Gibisonville A. M. Barringer Huffines Scott Huffines

Councilman Purchases First Fishing License in 1943

Logan Ohio reports City Councilman John Tipton bought the first 1943 anglers license at the county clerk of courts office. Walter C. Lehman followed on Monday. The clerk notes a tin shortage will halt new metal license holders.

Logan Hocking County Clerk of Courts John Tipton Walter C. Lehman Thelma Keyes State Department of Conservation

Eldon Carr Chosen for Officers Candidate School

Cpl. Eldon Carr son of City Schools Superintendent George E. Carr has been selected for Officer Candidate School at Fort Sill Oklahoma. He will report to the Oklahoma post Thursday after several months at Fort Bragg North Carolina and will be stationed with the U S Army.

Logan Youth Pvt Kline Transfers for Basic Training

Pvt Merline E Kline formerly of Logan has been inducted into the Army and moved from Fort Benjamin Harrison Reception Center to Fort Knox Kentucky for basic training.

LOGAN Merline E. Kline Army Ft. Benjamin Harrison Ft. Knox, Ky

Chauncey Plans First Test Blackout Night

Chauncey will experience its first test blackout on Thursday night March 4 authorized by the Ohio State Council of Defense for Athens County and several neighboring counties. Mayor Hines calls a Wednesday meeting at 7 p m at City Hall to prepare and urges defense council members and volunteers to attend with three to five representatives per street.

Chauncey Ohio State Council of Defense Athens County Hines Council of Defense

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Tippett in Chauncey

An attractive Sunday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Tippett in Chauncey celebrated Mrs. Tippett's birthday. Irene Jackson donated flowers, Margaret Kern baked the cake, and guests included Carroll Tippett family, Margaret Kern, Isabelle Courtney, Irene Jackson, and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Tippett with their children Carolyn and Russell.

Chauncey Sam Tippett E. Main St Tippett Irene Jackson Margaret Kern Carroll Tippett Carolyn Russell

Chauncey Socials Host McCollums Guests

Mr and Mrs James McCollum entertained Sunday guests at their E Main Street Chauncey residence. Attendees included Lewis Crow Ernest Crow Mineral Ruth Goldsberry The Plains and Mr and Mrs Floyd Webb and son Robert Haydenville.

Chauncey James McCollum E. Main St Salem Lewis Crow Ernest Crow Ruth Goldsberry Plains Floyd Webb Robert Haydenville

Revival Begins At Morristown Holiness Church

Evangelist Rev. A. L. Baldridge Chauncey will start a revival at the Morristown Holiness Church Sunday night March 7 at the school building. Services will be held nightly with sermons by Baldridge and special music. The public is invited.

A. L. Baldridge Chauncey A. L Baldridge Sciotoville Morristown Holiness Church

Chauncey Family Guests and Military News

Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Dean Hamilton hosted relatives including their Akron sister and brother in law. Marshal Smith son of Mrs Zimmie Smith is stationed at Fort Baranacas. Mrs Pearl Lowery has returned from Columbus visiting her son Herbert and family and three daughters. Richard Dye, son in law of Pearl Lowery, has enlisted in the Army.

Chauncey Dean Hamilton Akron Thomas Hamilton Marshal Smith Zimmie Smith Fort Baranacas Pearl Lowery Columbus Herbert Lowery Roy Ware Virgil Ball Jimmy Bean Richard Dye Greendale

Miss Clara Welling Dies in Toledo

Miss Clara Welling former Chauncey resident dies at 555 Milton St Toledo after stomach trouble. Funeral at First Church of Christ Chauncey Wednesday 2 p m Eastern War Time Rev Gilbert Courtney. burial Nye Cemetery Chauncey. Survived by sister Nell and four brothers in Ohio.

Chauncey Clara Welling Milton St Toledo First Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Nye Miss Welling Nell Welling Wesley Melissa Welling Welling Crossing Town Chauncey-Dover Church of Christ Nell James R. Welling Samuel A. Welling Basil R. D Orley Welling Tarlton Oliver Welling Nelsonville

Chauncey Teachers Receive Back Pay

Chauncey Wayne schools superintendent announced staff have been paid up to date. A check for 11929.98 plus 1800 covered two and a half months including half of November and December and January. Five percent Victory tax deducted from January pay. miscellaneous bills paid in full.

Chauncey Wayne Mathews Chauncey-Dover Matthews

Pictures to be Shown at The Plains Methodist Church

Leaders announce pictures of White Cross Hospital will be shown at The Plains Methodist Church Tuesday March 2 at 7 30 p m Admission is free and the public is invited.

Chauncey Plains Methodist Church White Cross Hospital

Melvin Heft Named As New Secretary

Melvin Heft a former Hocking County purchasing agent and secretary to the county board of commissioners is named to succeed Newton Spencer as secretary and auditor at Cherrington Hospital Spencer left Sunday for Cleveland to work in a defense industry for employment.

Logan Melvin Heft Hocking County County Board of Commissioners Newton Spencer Cherrington Hospital Spencer Cleveland

Increased Attendance Reported by Churches

CHAUNCEY The pre Easter campaign in the Church of Christ parish has boosted attendance across five churches Chauncey Trimble Taylor Ridge Millfield and Greens Run with all reporting gains in morning and evening services except one which fell by four. Bible Sunday is set for next week with a goal of 200 Bibles to be brought and the slogan A Bible in the hand a prayer in the heart and a song on the lips. Worker conferences were held in Chauncey and are scheduled for Trimble and Greens Run with reports on progress and plans.

Chauncey Church of Christ Trimble Taylor Ridge Millfield Greens

Study Club Meeting Plans Embroider Quilt Blocks

The Plains Chil Study Club meets tonight at 7 30 in Mrs. Eileen Linscott's home. Mrs. Dorothy Daugherty leads the program, and members should come prepared to discuss embroidery quilt blocks. A social hour and refreshments follow.

Chauncey Plains Chil Study Club Eileen Linscott Dorothy Daugherty

Also Mentioned on This Page

Buie Pont Ford Buie Piya UIC Page Ted H. W. Harden Mil Logan Hospital Athens Quick's CUT Rate Your Penslar Drug Store Essential Zenners RED Cross Logan 2 Tondelayo Amos Ellinger East End Needle Club Russell Poling John St. Clair John Weaver Joe Brooker Pottery St Genevieve Schafer Mary Hankison N. Spring St Girl Scouts Troop 2 Methodist Church Charles Rauch Joe Phillips Ray Garverick Arlie Brimmer Ann Phillips Norma Cole Judy Ogg Nancy Young Eugenia Weinrich Betty Lou Risch Barbara Staussmith Marilyn Brim Athens Messenger Councilman First Fishing Eldon Carr Officers City Hall The Defense Corps Arether Quick’s Cut Rate Drug W. Union St Lin Soing Pearl Harbor Great Britain Russia China Africa International Red Cross Switzerland Fred Cross the McBee Company
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