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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1945

Page

20

Logan Nelsonville Fans Hear Axel Skjerne Pianist Recital

Logan and Nelsonville music lovers packed the high school auditorium Monday night for pianist Axel Skjerne of Oberlin Conservatory. The concert featured Grieg’s The Last Waltz and Danish pieces by Carl Nielsen, followed by a reception at Mrs. Robert Keynes home with scores of local attendees and a notable list of guests.

Cleo Montgomery Logan Axel Skierne Oberlin Conservatory of Music Logan Euterpean Club Logan Nelsonville Skierne Professor Skjerne Grieg Carl Nielson Skjerne United States Denmark Maude Powell Christian the Oberlin Indiana University Robert Keynes Euterpean Club Mary Blasius James Smoot Raymond’ Lanning Sumner Martin Ralph Parks Cecil Shaffer Margaret Johnson Carl Kitchen Cleveland Cyrus Rochester Anthony Toerner C. F. Ackers Allen Adams J. G. Cole Arthur Newman Virgil Martin

Smith to Lead County Clothing Drive for War Relief

Henry L. Smith is named chairman and Samuel H. Dillon cochairman of the Hocking County clothing collection for war relief. Recommended by Rotary and Kiwanis leaders, they urge all residents to collect used clothing and shoes during April, as manufacturers focus on wartime needs. Public notice asks readers to watch for more details.

Hocking County

Logan American Legion Auxiliary Potluck Meeting

Logan American Legion Auxiliary opened its meeting Monday evening with a six o clock pot luck dinner. Mrs Charlea Struble, president, led the business portion. Members present included Mrs Harry Thomas, Mrs Kirby Snider, Mrs Harry Mack, Mrs J B Walldron, Mrs Walter Huffman, Mrs W S Yaw, Mrs Lawrence Adcock, Mrs Ward Chase, Mrs John McBroom, and Mrs Florence Myers.

LOGAN American Legion. Auxiliary Charlea Struble Harry Thomas Kirby Snider Harry Mack J. B. Walldron Walter” Huffman W.S. Yaw Lawrence Adcock Ward Chase John McBroom Florence ‘Myers

Stedem Funeral To Be Held Thursday

Funeral services for Miss Louise Stedem age 80 who died at her home on E Hunter St Monday from injuries in a fall will be held at St Johns Catholic Church Thursday morning at 9 oclock with Father Eyerman singing the Requiem High Mass Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery by Roberts Funeral Service Miss Stedem a life long Logan resident worked as a dressmaker for Blasius Clothing Co and co owned the Stedem Shoe Store on E Main St She is survived by two sisters Miss Mary Stedem and Mrs Emma Kessler of Ashland

Logan Louise Stedem E. Hunter St St. Johns Catholic Church Father Eyerman Oak Grove Cemetery Roberts Stedem Blasius Clothing Co E. Main St Mary Stedem Emma Kessler Ashland

State Architect Talks At Rotary Meeting

Logan Dallas Dupre, state highway landscape architect from Columbus, spoke to Rotary Monday night using illustrated slides to show roadside beautification possibilities. He noted Hocking County has no roadside parks, many parks were donated by property owners, and county could benefit from donations for this purpose. Guests included Br. C. F. Rauch and Lt. James Rimsaugh, with Harry Wright named next week’s program chairman.

Logan Dallas Dupre Columbus Rotary Hocking County Br. C

Kinney Named Chief Clerk of C. and O. in Logan

Robert Q. Kinney was chosen as chief clerk at the C. and O. Railroad in Logan to replace Frank Walters, who becomes chief of agencies between Huntington and Ashland and will be stationed in Ashland. Kinney, age with Nelsonville branch ties, will start Wednesday with his family relocating to Logan.

Logan Robert Q. Kinney C. & O. Railroad Frank Walters Huntington Ashland My. Kinney Nelsonville

Logan Brief Social Notes from Local Bridge Club

Logan brief reports the Win or Lose Bridge Club meeting at Mrs. Verne Bowen’s home with substitutions for absent members. High score was won by Mrs. Howard White. Refreshments were served by a group of attendees, and the club will meet again the week after Easter.

Pastime Bridge Club Hosts Event With Substitutes

Mrs. Stanley axer entertained the Pastime Bridge Club Monday night inviting her daughter in law Mrs. Jack Baker and Mrs. Jacob Keller to play as substitutes. High score prizes went to Mrs. Clinton Webb and Mrs. James Barker. A late supper was served to these and Mrs. Lawrence Hack Mrs. Judson Shriner and Mrs. Jesse Frasure.

Stanley Axer Bridge Club Jack Baker Jacob Keller Clinton Webb James Barker Lawrence Hack Judson Shriner Jesse Frasure

Logan War News Highlights Service Members and Local Events

Word reached Logan Monday that Sgt Albert Blick listed as missing in action is now safe in a German prison camp. Other notes include honorable discharges for Harold Mitch ell and Robert Campbell, Homer Cooper's arrival from California, and Sgt Lester Cook reported killed in action. Local residents Eddie Hamilton, Loren Schoor, and Seaman Cooper are cited with furloughs, postings, and family ties. The Mother Singers of the West School, hospital visits, and social circle gatherings also appear among the community updates.

Logan Albert Blick Mirs Andy Fee Blick Catherine Mundy RL 2 AMM Eddie Hamilton Anthony Chicago Dee Hamilton Fred ‘Hull Bartelle Hamilton Harold William Mitchell Murray City Percy Jones General Convalescent Hospital Battle Creek Mich Robert Harold Campbell Finney General Hospital Thomasville Homer E. Cooper California Seaman Cooper South Pacific Emma Cooper West Logan Church St Loren Scheer L. W. Schorr Schoor 13Th Air Force Miami Beach Fila Spt Lester R. Cook Ninth Army Germany

Logan Auto Crash Is Investigated

Chief Lew Reynolds investigated a Monday afternoon auto crash at Main and Springs. Raymond Holcomb of Route 4 turning left struck John Shank of Racine driving east on Main. Shank, caretaker of U S Lock No 23 on the Ohio River, resides in Racine.

Logan Lew Reynolds Main and Springs Sts Raymond Holcomb Main St Spring John Shank Racine Shank U. S. Lock No Ohio River

Girl Scouts Learn Flag Protocol at Meeting

Logan Girl Scout Troop No 1 under Miss Josephine Rush Mrs Rudolph Hankison and Miss Martha Siece was taught proper method to fold handle and raise the flag at Monday evening meeting. another verse of the Star Spangled Banner was memorized. Dirt Scouts present included Carlo Risch Joan Smith Sue Showalter Dorothy Wells Virginia Norris Naomi Chute and Sue Kanede Jerrie Weiss attended as a guest.

Logan Josephine Rush Rudolph Hankison Martha Siece Carlo Risch Joan Smith Sue Showalter Dorothy Wells Virginia Norris Naomi Chute Sue Kanede Jerrie Weiss

Allen Casto Dies at 82 in Logan Home

Allen Casto age 82 died at his son Ran som Casto's home on East St Monday evening at 5:45. His wife had preceded him in death. he is survived by one son and one daughter Mrs Ina Green of Springfield. Arrangements by Roberts Funeral Service.

Logan Allen Casto Ransom Casto East St Land Ina Green Springfield Roberts

Templar Inspection Planned in Logan

Mrs Fred Carpenter of Athens will lead a dinner Wednesday at 6 p.m. by the Logan Commandery ladies. The meal precedes the annual inspection of the 78 Knights Templar to be held at the Masonic Hall. Commander Fred Carpenter of Logan lives in Athens. Sir Knight Thomas Gibson from Athens will serve as installing officer.

LOGAN Fred Carpenter Athens Logan Commandery Knights’ Templar Masonic Hall Thomas Gibson

Plan Benefit Dance For Youth Group

Wilbur Lanning's orchestra will provide music for a St Patrick's benefit dance Friday night at Sell Hall. Sponsored by the Youth Recreation Council to fund the Youth Can teen Movement. Ned Kreiz serves as council president and leads arrangements.

Logan Wilbur Lanning St. Patrick’s Sell Hall Youth Recreation Council Ned Kreiz

Hospital to Home Recuperation for Local Residents

Leonard Cozad was brought by Leonard Ambulance from Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens to his sister Mrs. Harry Courtney's home at 67 Bowen Street for recuperation after major surgery. James Maze from Union Furnace Road was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital Monday for surgery.

Machinery Listings Grow Slowly for County Sale

Logan report notes a build up of used machinery for a county sale as farmers are urged to enter odd pieces soon. If enough items are not gathered the auc tion will be canceled. Entries may be made at the Agricultural Extension Office for the AAA or at the Logan office.

Logan Agricultural Extension AAA

Sheep Outlook Meeting Discussed at Court House

A livestock meeting at the county courthouse Friday evening March will discuss the sheep outlook. L K Bear sheep specialist from Ohio State University will help gather farmer opinions on the local sheep program amid a 25 year decline in Hocking County sheep numbers.

Logan Court House L. K. Bear Ohio State University Hocking County

Reeves Funeral Rites Held For Mrs Stella Reeves

Funeral services for Mrs. Stella Reeves, who died in Athens Thursday night, were held Monday at Heinlein Funeral Home. Pallbearers included R. B. Hansel Ed Godfrey John Rochester Jamies A. Blosser C. E. Brehm and Frank Lyke. Music by Mrs. C D Notestone and Mrs. R B Hansel. Rev. C W Swengel officiated with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery by Heinlein and Son.

Plana C. W. Swengel Oak Grove Cemetery Heinlein

Logan attorney injured in fall at fairgrounds

Mrs Archie Bangert, a Logan attorney, suffered a sprained ankle last week after attempting to lead her horse into a stable at the fairgrounds. During a flood horses were moved to another stable and her mount bolted, causing a fall.

Logan Archie Bangert Fairgrounds

Logan Marks Ohio State Latin Week With Posters and Events

Logan Senior High hosts Latin Week activities inviting freshmen to join a March 16 Latin program during class. Posters and Latin tags promote the theme across the Logan schools.

Logan Ohio

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