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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1943

Page

6

Large Group of Hocking County Men Inducted Into Army Saturday

Logan reports over 66 selective service registrants, about 107 total, inducted into the U S Army after final physical exams at Ft Hayes. Seven or eight accepted for Navy Coast Guard and Marines. five not listed on officials list. A seven day furlough follows inactive duty. farewell breakfast by American Legion Auxiliary planned.

Logan American Legion Auxiliary Cecil F. Lambert Paul D Keck Robert C. Steele Clarence L Culp Walter A. Hiles Mack J. Shaw Frank R. Hood Raymond L. Mack Lester L. Kinnison Virgil B. Dowler Roy W. Schneider Arthur L. McQuaid Harry W. Spencer Clarence V. Arbell Delbert Peacock Nolan Arledge William J. Hahn Paul W. Julian Harold V. Withem Daniel W. Langley, Jr Lawrence E. Smith Roy E. Curl Ernest R. Saulers Willis W. Denny Harold V. Kessler Harold R. Huston

City and County Officers Report No Arrests Over Weekend

Logan officers describe a dull weekend with no arrests. City police docket shows no bookings and Sheriff Floyd Duffy notes his office did not make any arrest during the period.

Logan Floyd Duffy

To Take Screen Tests Wednesday

Sixty four Logan and Hocking County Selective Service registrants will receive screening physical examinations at the Courthouse Wednesday night. Exams conducted by city and county physicians with Dr H G Southard assisting. Approved registrants will be included in future inductee contingents.

Logan Logan and Hocking County Selective Service Selective Service Board H. G. Southard

Funeral Rites Held For Infant Daughter Linda Kay West

Funeral services were conducted Friday at 2 p m for Linda Kay West infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert West who died Thursday morning from an illness since birth Rev Chester Newcomer presided and burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery by Heinlein Funeral Service Survivors include three brothers John James and Donald two sisters Mary Lou Phyllis and Margaret Sue all at home and grandmother Mrs Alice West

Phyllis Margaret Sue Alice West

Emma Jane Lemon Is Recovering From Fall Injuries

Emma Jean Lemon a 15 year old Logan High School sophomore is slightly improved at home after injuries from a Friday fall of about 20 feet from a lava tory window in the girls locker room She suffered a severe concussion bruises and possible internal injuries

Logan Emma Jean Lemon Logan High School

Chauncey Ladies Aid Quilt Meeting Planned

At Chauncey Methodist Church the Ladies Aid Society will hold its weekly quilt meeting with Mrs Blanche Chamalin Mrs Lydia Spearry Mrs Bess Cunningham Mrs Bess Nicholson and Mrs Elizabeth Harvey in attendance An all day quilting session is planned for Wednesday March 17 with several quilts on hand to be worked on

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society Chauncey Methodist Church Blanche Chamalin Lydia Spearry Bess Cunningham Bess Nicholson Elizabeth Harvey

One Hocking Youth Missing and Another Wounded in Africa

In North Africa the Hocking County listing of missing in action grows with Paul Campbell of Haydenville added to the roll. Campbell, 25, in service since October 1941, has been missing since mid February during Rommel's counterattack. Elmo Nice, 24, Union Furnace, telegraphed from the War Department that he has been wounded in action overseas since November 1942, with the first word since then.

Africa Haydenville Ray Nice Union Furnace War Department Elmo Nice North Africa

Township Trustees Discuss New Rural Salvage Drive

Logan Ohio rural salvage drive planned after WPA closure. Hocking County trustees met with county officials and salvage committee chair Turner to map methods for securing minimum contributions and to pledge full support. Opening date to be announced soon with a new organization handling collections.

Logan Hocking County FE. N. Turner Common Pleas Court Room Turner WPA

Increased Attendance Reported by Dover Pastor

In pre Easter church campaign attendances across five Churches show a 112 percent gain in four weeks. Chauncey leads with 102 present on Member ship Day at Trimble Church, Taylor Ridge notes highest membership, Greens Run sees best turnout in months aided by an 11 voice youth choir directed by Mildred Howard and backed by Carrye Smith. Millfield records 41 attendees including 26 members.

Chauncey Church of Christ Chauncey Church Trimble Taylor Ridge Greens Run Mildred Howard Trimble Township Carrye Smith Millfield

Bridge Club Meets At Sanders Home

Mrs Helen Sanders hosted a Millfield bridge club with two tables. Florence Howard won high score, Christine Brown was second. Refreshments featured St Patrick Day decor. Next gathering will be at Miss Louise Nagle's home. Members present included Willis Simpkins Sharick Brown Patton Wade and Sanders.

Chauncey Helen Sanders Millfield Florence Howard Christine Brown Louise Nagle Elizabeth Willis Margaret Simpkins Eleanor Sharick Elizabeth Patton Ruth Wade

Chauncey Dwellers Attend Cincinnati Visit Amid Illness

Chauncey residents Supt. and Mrs. A. L. Jandes were summoned to Cincinnati for the serious illness of Mrs. Jandes father Mrs. Mary Dew. Chauncey folk have been in Wheeling since last Wednesday visiting daughter Mrs. Alice Dew Reed and family. Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Ferrel and children of Parkersburg were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Ferrel.

Chauncey A. L. Jandes Cincinnati Jandes Mary Dew Wheeling W. Va Alice Dew Reed Woodrow Ferrel Parkersburg B. F. Ferrel

Honored at Dinner in Chauncey for Miss Harvey

Miss Frances Harvey of Detroit spent the weekend with her Chauncey parents Mr and Mrs Noah Harvey. A two course chicken dinner was given in her honor with Ira Cunningham Wilma Kranyik Sue Donaldson Mike Kranyik and Tommy Harvey, Lizzie Moody and other Chauncey residents present. A church conference for Chauncey Church of Christ officers and workers was announced for Wednesday March 17 at 17530.

Chauncey Frances Harvey Detroit Noah S. Harvey Ellis Ave Harvey Ira Cunningham Wilma Kranyik Sue Donaldson Mike Kranyik Tommy Lizzie Moody Lancaster Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Church of Christ Churc

Anniversary Meeting of Chauncey Loyal Women’s Class

The Loyal Women’s Class of Chauncey Church of Christ marks its thirty fourth anniversary with an all day gathering on Wednesday March 17 at the home of class president Mrs Carl Shafer Ellis Ave A pot luck noon meal will be served followed by a program of talks and readings in the afternoon All current and former class members are invited Mrs Floyd Nye teaches the class Officers include President Mrs Carl Shafer Vice President Mrs Burg Johnston Secretary Mrs Thomas Hamilton Treasurer Mrs Inez Nye and assistant teacher Mrs Homer Johnson

Chauncey Organization of the Loyal Women’s Class Chauncey Church of Christ Carl Shafer Ellis Ave Floyd Nye Burg Johnston Thomas Hamilton Inez Nye Homer Johnson

Mrs Bridgewater Honored at Forest Rose Shower

Following a regular Forest Rose Rebekah lodge meeting at the K of P Building a miscellaneous shower was held for Mrs Ruth Bridgewater whose home and contents were destroyed by fire a month earlier. Eighteen lodge members attended with two guests Mrs Kate Henry and Mrs Anna Stauffer of Nannie Allom Rebekah Athens. Refreshment committee served ice cream and cake with St Patrick decor during social hour.

Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge K. of P Ruth Bridgewater Bridgewater Kate Henry Anna Stauffer Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge Athens Margaret Shafer Laura Russell Grace Stalder St. Patrick

Kaszonyi Family Guests Create Millfield Dinner Scene

Mr and Mrs Alex Kaszonyi and daughter Eleanor of McKeesport Pa recently stayed with the Kaszonyi parents in Millfield. They were hosted to an attractive Sunday dinner with covers for Mrs Elizabeth Willis and son Clarence Joe Kertesz and Mr and Mrs John Kaszonyi.

Chauncey Alex Kaszonyi Eleanor McKeesport John Kaszonyi Millfield Kaszonyi Elizabeth Willis Clarence Joe Kertesz

Logan Brief Social Notes

Logan notes several club activities. Cosmopolitan Club elected new officers led by president Mrs Clarence Salts and vice president Mrs Clarence Blosser. Harford Circle and Logan Garden Club meetings announced with guest hosts and programs. Tourist Club luncheon featured Indian literature paper and Red Cross donation voted. Daughters of Naomi meet Tuesday afternoon led by Mrs Robert Shaw. Girl Scout leaders meet Monday evening at Mrs Anna Colis home.

Amos L. Heyde Logan Garden Club J. S. Cherrington White House Raymond Lanning Robert Work Carl Harsh Red Cross Emma McLain May Bowen Eveline Underwood Warren Lanning Arthur Newman Ed Godfrey Naomi Robert Shaw Girl Scout Anna Colis

Navy Sailor Alex Docie Jr on Ten Day Furlough

GLOUSTER Alex Docie son of Mr and Mrs Alex Docie Sr is at home on a ten day furlough before ship duty He belongs to the navy.

Glouster Alex Docie Alex Docie Sr Navy

Train Timetable Fragments for Baltimore and Ohio Lines

Fragmentary timetable notes show multiple trains including the National Limited and Diplomat on the Baltimore and Ohio network with daily and Sunday services. Additional listings reference New York Central South and Chesapeake and Ohio routes with scheduled south and north bound arrivals and departures.

East Dobe Diplomat Dally Fai National Limited Saar NEW York Central South Chesapeake & Ohio

Births Outpace Deaths In Hocking County Feb Report

Logan area records show 16 births and 13 deaths in Hocking County for February. In Logan City 14 births and six deaths. listed new births detail parents in both male and female categories, plus delayed registrations and residents visiting relatives and service members.

Hocking County Logan Reed Leonard Pardeaths Josephine Lies Logan City Hershel M. Anderson Robert Sigler Albert D. Ledford Edwin E. Swackhamer Lester W. Ebert Milford E. Hart George L. McNichols Carl Little Carl Puchstein Ray Maggie Shaw Joe Hashman Clark W. Hilton Eudella Sheets Camp Wheeler John H. Campbell D. L. Blackston Joe Probst Charlotte Wisconsin Stacey Beougher Vandalia Rockbridge John Liff Harold Little Reed City Mich John Edward Amnah John Amnah Great Lakes Naval Training Station Chicago

Richard Kuntz Funeral Services Held Friday

Funeral services for two months old Richard Paul Kuntz were held Friday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Leadbetter. The child, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Kuntz, died Wednesday at the family home in Ironton. Rev. A N Gruser officiated and burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery. Survivors include the maternal grandparents and a brother at the home.

Funeral Held Saturday for John W. Conner

Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p m at Leonard Funeral Home for John W. Conner 68 laborer in city service who died Thursday evening after a stroke. Rev Stanley W Wiant officiated with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Survivors include wife Estella four sons William Floyd John E and Joseph three daughters Florence Blosser Velma and Faye.

Logan Leonard Funeral John W. Conner City Service Department Stanley W. Wiant Oak Grove Estella William U.S. Army Oregon Floyd John E Joseph Patterson N. J Florence Blosser City Velma Faye

John Dougherty Funeral Held Today

John Dougherty, 87, longtime Logan resident and Natco plant chief bookkeeper and telegrapher for 67 years, died Friday at his home. Funeral Monday at 2 p.m. at Woodard Funeral Home with Rev. Cecil H. Jones officiating. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Survived by wife Fannie, two sons John of Dayton and James of East Logan, sister Mrs. Daisy Coulson of Columbus, and three grandchildren Laura Dan, John oe of the home, and Mrs. Fred Donnelly of Chapel Hill N C.

Dayton James East Logan Daisy Coulson Columbus Fred Donnelly Chapel Hill N. C John Oe Laura Dan

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