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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1944

Page

10

Corning Railroaders Rally Past Glenford in OT Cup Final

Logan High School hosted a sectional Class B final as Corning edged Glenford 52 to 50 in overtime. Key moments included Chiplinski scoring 22 in the tournament final and Fitch contributing 16 for Corning while Ridenour led Glenford with 13. The win advances Corning to the regional tournament at Logan Auditorium with a shot at the state tournament in Columbus.

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Mother of Logan High Teacher Dies Thursday

Ruth Bryan of Logan High School mourns the death of her mother Mrs. T H Bryan 82 at her Wilmington home. Funeral services were held Monday at the Wilmington residence with burial in Sugar Grove Cemetery. Miss Bryan had recently been released from hospital after a major operation and had been unable to teach for weeks.

LOGAN Ruth Bryan Logan High School T. H. Bryan Wilmington Sugar Grove

Driver fined $100 in Logan for DUI charge

George Edward Smith of Rockbridge was fined $100 and costs after appearing before Mayor W. Denzil Weltner on a driving while under the influence charge. He was taken into custody by state highway patrol.

Logan George Edward Smith Rockbridge W. Denzil Weltner State Highway Patrol

Juniors Lead Honor Roll at Logan High School

Logan Senior High School principal Fred B. Burchfield announced the fourth six weeks honor roll. Juniors made up 18.2 percent of students on the list, followed by sophomores at 15.9 percent and seniors at 14.7 percent. The named students span from Foreman to Pierson across the three classes.

Logan Fred B. Burchfield Logan Senior High School Foreman Jean Fox Catherine Mowery Glenn Stallsmith Bob Dillon Burdella King Lanning Wilbur Risch Ruth Struble Janet Green Jeannette Judy Krieg Ned Lehman Louise Prather Jean Ann Robb Dorothy Hummel Emma Jacoby Fred Konkler Gertrude Sanderson Pegry Lou Summers Arlene Walker Clarence Young Audrey Jean Armstrong Robert Bowers Betty Francis Mary Jean K'Miller Mary St. Clair Joan Stone Marie Williams Delores Barker Janice Beougher Leroy Maxine Rush Ann Sprachin Tina Buntz Mason Morris Ruth Ann Sinnott Kathryn Blum Shirley Daubenmier Gayle Haas Harold Hals Barbara Myers Norris Selma Irene Aurand Brehm James Gruner Pauline Keller Lee Martha Ann McWilliams Poling Betty Irene Brown Roseanne Nettie Busch Alice Daubenmire Derr Dale Epstein Morton Smith Christina Rose Cohagen Helen Pierson Jeanne

Drive to enforce price controls in Hocking County

Logan Harry L. Smith, chairman of the Hocking County War Price and Rationing Board, announced a new drive to mobilize control forces among retailers and consumers. A survey of every food store will check popular market basket foods for selling and ceiling prices to improve compliance and protect retailers from black markets.

Railroad Worker George Cherry Dies in Orland at 70

George Cherry, 70, longtime Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad employee and former Orland station agent and postmaster, died Saturday after a three week illness. Funeral services set for 2 p m Tuesday at his residence with burial at New Plymouth. Survivors include wife Edna and daughter Mrs. Robert Trowbridge. He was active in the Presbyterian Church and the Maccabee Lodge.

Logan George Cherry Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad New Plymouth Orland Edna Cherry Robert Trowbridge Presbyterian Church Maccabee Lodge

Murray City Resident Dies at County Home

John Popson 89 a Murray City and Ware Township resident for over 40 years died Sunday at the county infirmary near Logan after five years as a patient in declining health. A native of Czechoslovakia he worked in coal mines and leaves one daughter Mrs. Joseph Cheroch Barberton Ohio. Funeral services set for Tuesday morning at Roberts Funeral Home with burial in Buchtel Cemetery.

Logan John Popson County Infirmary Czechoslovakia Murray City Ware Township Joseph Cheroch Barberton Roberts Funeral Home Buchtel Cemetery

The Athletic Round Table's Search Scene Paes

The article notes The Athletic Round Table's search scene as a notable event. It references an elephant metaphor implying memory and legacy. Details on participants or outcomes are not provided in the readable text.

Corning social clubs host nights and visits

Corning Pinochle and Euchre clubs met at local homes with hostesses Mrs Delores Radkaski and Mrs Josephine Hermey. Luncheons followed with prizes awarded to several members. Local residents Ruth Ann and Charlotte Davey and Janet Rodgers visited relatives, while others attended services and a Columbus show Tobacco Road. Church and Missionary Society activities were reported.

Elizabeth Quinn Sarah Blower Flora Briggs Helen Garrison Margaret Curtis Mable Gray Viola Pierce Gray Hillis Quinn Ruth Ann Charlotte Davey Columbus Janet Rodgers Sarah Jane McCrea Hannah Rodgers Mary Brown Mae Rodgers John Neal Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville Philos United Brethren Church Fern Lambert Freda Wells Mary Holdren Margaret Baird Paul Euchre Club Josephine Hermey Martha Benedict Lee Thomas Beulah Craig Hazel Edwards Helen Wonnell Jean Wilson Thelma Frasure Bert Hickok Hersmey Isabel McClain Merle Levering Chris Dawler Anna Boswell Earnest Weaver McClain Mary Jane Spencer Gertrude Hermey Hedfelt Glouster

Logan Brief Social Notes

Mrs. Joe Brooker hosted the East End Needle Club at Pottery Street with sister guest Mrs. Ray Snider. Contests produced prizes for Mrs. Russell Poling and Mrs. Charles A. Bright. next meeting is March 18 at Mrs. John Weaver’s home on Church Street. Logan personals note Fred Hull, aboard Navy unit at Sampson, N Y, visited with his wife and children. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Potts of McArthur were Logan visitors.

Amos Ellinger Paul Fox Charles Arnold John Weaver Charles A. Bright Church St Logan Fred Hull U. S. Navy Sampson, N. Y Dick Potts McArthur

Admissions at Cher rington Hospital Named Names

Log an admissions at Cher rington Hospital list Miss Jean Bumgardner Nelsonville and Rev Gladstone Woodhouse Nelsonville. Dismissed was Miss per Margaret Johnson Glouster.

Straitsville News Notes focuses on local people and events

The item highlights Lewis Newman’s attendance record at American Aircraft Manufacturing Co. Plant No. 1 with 365 days without lost time, noting unusual hours. It also lists local residents and relatives visiting, illnesses, moves, and social notes from Straitsville, including Wallace family updates, Measles illness, and various hospital visits.

Lewis Newman American Aircraft Manufacturing Co Lew Newmans Dayton Davis Ave E. A. Flynn F.B.I New York Goutkee Nova West Saginaw Mich Wests Cleveland Wallaces Thomas Wintermute White Cross Hospital Columbus Russell Anderson Army Camp Riley Kans Mary Begley Rose Mary Callahan Nell Ross Detroit

Rutland WSCS Entertainments and Social Updates

Evening group of the Rutland WSCS met at Mrs Isaac Taylor’s home and honored Mrs Carl Miller with a miscellaneous shower. A bake sale is planned for March 18 at Rathburn Store to aid the Red Cross. Cpl T M Conover left for Camp Atterbury Indiana. Several local families and service members are mentioned with visits and furloughs.

Rutland WSCS Isaac Taylor Carl Miller Rathburn Red Cross John Spires T. M. Conover Mildred Utsinger Cpl Camp Atterbury Ind John Stanley Murial Stanley Great Lakes Naval Station Russel Morgan Columbus Carl Denison Akron Gladys Lock Bert Beard Florida Clarence Chase Jack Warner Jackson Heil French Harrisonville W. E. Diehl and Sons W. F. Utsinger M. E. Rathburn Ivor Young PFC Don Stanley Scotland John Stanley Jr Long Beach Calif Buchtel School Theodore Culp Great Lakes Calvert Bill Shesky Ankoviak Leonard Lewis Roy Beckman Bookman Eugene Lafollette James Tolliver Buchtel

Buchtel Social and Personal Nears March Activities

The Buchtel community lists a games party lunch at Pari hall sponsored by BUCHTEL-St. Patricks on Thursday March 16 starting at 8. Mrs. Harve Sayre Mrs. Wesley Grin stead and Miss Mary King lead the committee. The Seven Sisters Club meets Sunday at Mrs. Agnes Clark's home in Glouster.

Buchtel St. Patricks Eget Pari Hall Harve Sayre Wesley Grinstead Mary King Seven Sisters Club Agnes Clark Glouster Father Schaafer St. Patricks Church Father Gallagher

First Red Cross Report Filed in Dover Township

Chauncey Dover High School students Mary McClellan Boanie McClellan and Madge Hubey filed the first Dover Red Cross solicitation report. They collected 43.50 from the rural north end district, an increase from last year as the drive aims to double last year’s giving with a $2000 goal. A committee meeting will be held early next week to review progress.

Chauncey Dover Red Cross Mary and Boanie McClellan Madge Hubey Chauncey-Dover High School Dover Township

Virgil Green Returns to Chauncey from California Visit

Chauncey resident Virgil Green who had been visiting his brother John Green and family in San Fernando Valley California has returned to Chauncey to visit his mother Mrs Garfield Nichol and family. John Green and three children are also visiting from California. Virgil Green plans to go to Pontiac Michigan Thursday where he was formerly employed.

Chauncey Virgil Green San Fernando Valley Calif John Green Garfield Nicholson California Pontiac Mich

McKinney Son Promoted to Sergeant in England Duties

Chauncey Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McKinney announce their son Paul A. McKinney has been promoted to sergeant in the air corps while stationed in England. He has served there since early January after time in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Chauncey Andrew McKinney Paul A. McKinney Air Corps England New Orleans Baton Rouge Louisiana

Parish to Hold Weekly Church Meetings This Week

Chauncey tonight at 7, Trimble Tuesday at 7, Greens Run Thursday at 7. Plans to be finalized for Easter services across the parish.

Chauncey Church of Christ Parish Trimble

Birth of Jacquilyn Ann Border in Athens and Millfield

First Lieut Willard Border and Mrs Eileen Yoho Border announce the birth of a daughter named Jacquilyn Ann on Sunday March 12. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Yoho of Athens and Mr and Mrs Walter Border of Millfield.

Chauncey Willard Phil) Border

Millfield Needle Club Meeting Hostess Named

Mrs. Eda Heffken will host Millfield Needle Club members at her Millfield home on Wednesday night for a club gathering.

Millfield Chauncey Eda Heffken Needle Club

Lottridge Social Briefs Highlight Local Dedications and Visits

A community service board dedication at Lottridge featured songs and music directed by Miss Marjorie Malone of Coolville. Numerous families and friends attended as locals share visits, moves, and wartime notices across nearby towns including Columbus, Sistersville, Athens, and Langley Field.

Lottridge Service Board Marjorie Malone Coolville Harold Swisher Columbus Army Air Corps E. W. Swisher Nial Koehler Wayne Koehler H. W. Swisher Paul Kinnen

Chauncey District Social and Personal News Notes

Chauncey families host and visit over the weekend with relatives in Millfield and Columbus. Fireman William A. Finney Jr. funeral attendance from Chauncey area. Local residents fall ill with diphtheria in Millfield. others travel to Columbus and Tuppers Plains for visits and family events.

Chauncey Car Shafer Clifford Shafer Lois Ann Shafer Columbus Bertha Sanders Viola Howard Ida Hill Elizabeth Robinett Olive Brookins Millfield The Plains William A. Finney Walter Keish Dayton Tay Patterson Genevive Moody Daniel Fulton Bernard Bowers Nellie North McConaha High St. Chauncey Winnie Skinner Frank Shirkey Tuppers Plains

Alfred Gabriel Family Visits From Camp Blanding

Staff Sergeant Alfred Gabriel and Mrs. Gabriel visit Chauncey from Camp Blanding on an 11 day furlough to see parents Denzil and Frances Gabriel and Lettie Coe Hintz, and to visit brother Ralph Gabriel and grandmothers Isabella Coe and Frances Gabriel. Mrs Gabriel works in the Camp Blanding Finance Office.

Chauncey Alfred Gabriel

Mazon Council Plans Quilting Party at Millfield Hall

Members of Mazon Council Degree of Eloquence announce a quilting party at the D of P Hall in Millfield on Tuesday night with a potluck dinner at 6 30 preceding the quilting.

Chauncey Mazon Council Degree of Eoeiensee D. of P. Hall Millfield

Quilting event and family notices fill Coolville Troy column

Sixteen attend an all day quilting and potluck at Mrs. Alda Larson’s home. Mr. and Mrs. C R McKnight host weekend guests. Navy induction for Mr. McKnight on March 18 at Huntington W Va. Memorial for Mickey the Boston bulldog. Cadet nurse Miss Madiyne Morrison visits grandmother in Athens. Dinner guests include the Shanks and Gibbs families.

Coolville Alda Larson C. R. McKnight and Sally McKnight Athens R. D McKnight Navy Huntington W. Va Great Lakes Naval Training Station Everett Carbaugh Ethel Kennedy Dayton Robert McKnight Cleveland Wilbert McKnight Athens Mickey Harvey Lee Summerfield Madiyne Morrison Camden-Clark Hospital Parkersburg A. M. Morrison G. O. Shanks J. A. Gibbs

Reedsville News Briefs Highlight Club Activities and Losses

C E Blakeslee and Geneva H Nolan showcased slide presentations at Reedsville School in celebration of National 4 H Club mobilization week praising community support for the Red Cross War Fund Drive. Garden Club members heard a talk on dehydration and food preservation while plans and reports from local meetings were shared. Rev and Mrs Miller mourn the death of their son Walter in Holzer Hospital. Oakey German funeral attended in Long Bottom. Kibble siblings visited Parkersburg.

Reedsville C. E. Blakeslee Meigs Co Agricultural County Geneva H. Nolan Agricultural Extension Office Eden Joppa Red Cross Garden Club C. A. Barnett Professor Ries Rutland Garen Stansbury A. C. Stewart Red Cross War Fund Kate L. Kibble G. H. Stansbury Middleport A. C. Stout Luella Riebel Nolan E. L. Miller Walter Holzer Hospital Long Bottom Forrest Fairy Belle Kibble Parkersburg Misses Mildred Ada Kibble

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