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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1943
Page
3
Hocking County to present 11 by 14 inch Certificates of Farm War Service to all farm families joining the national drive for maximum 1943 food production. The awards come from the county USDA War Board chaired by H Shaw, with AAA committeemen aiding families to set and reach production goals.
Charles Rauch will be guest speaker at the Pomona Grange regular meeting Wednesday at 8 p m in Maccabees Hall. Mary Dupler Pomona master in charge. Margaret McBroom arranging program. Refreshments served. members to bring own table service.
Logan P archer Jr a 38 year old from Murray City has received an honorable discharge from the U S Army after several months of duty in Springfield Illinois as reported by the Hocking County Selective Service Board on Monday.
Mrs. Ruth Benning ton, county home demonstration agent, says the War Production Board has issued permits for 150,000 pressure canners in 1943. Logan and Hocking County farm women plan a big increase in canning this year and rationing plans will be arranged as canners go on sale again in the coming weeks.
Logan Aerie of the Eagles celebrates earning the Blue Ribbon Quota for the first time with an oyster supper and program at their Route 33 South home. The lodge reports 120 new members in the past year and state inside guard William Watson is the main speaker.
New officers chosen for the Presbyterian Men's Club and Bible Class include Harry Shaw as president and Warren Johnson as vice president. George Moore becomes secretary treasurer and Ralph Starcher serves as Bible Class secretary. A regu lar meeting is set for Thursday at 6 30 p m at the church with refreshments after.
Joseph Wayne Ringhiser of West Hunter Street has volunteered for immediate duty with the U S Marines. He will undergo a screening physical exam and be considered for induction in a future contingent, according to the Selective Service Board reported Monday.
Cpl. John E. Cooper reports back to Chanute Field Illinois after a 10 day furlough with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ben Cooper in West Logan.
Severe cold has wiped out honey supplies in Hocking County apiaries causing many bee colonies to die. Beekeepers warn feeding sugar syrup is needed until nectar is gathered. County bee inspector Fred Hugh and extension agent James Smoot advise feeding with white cane or granulated sugar via Form R 315 from the local rationing board.
Logan society reports a six o'clock dinner at the White House with Junia Club guests, a literary program led by Leah Morton, and a Red Cross donation. Also noted are W C T U Institute Day plans, Ruth Bible Class meeting, Norris Johnston wedding to Joe Walburn, and local club events with varied attendees.
Social events across Pomeroy and area include a stork shower for Mrs. Charles Swatzel featuring gifts games and prizes. A surprise birthday dinner honors Mr. Wince with 25 guests. Various residents travel visit and attend events as the Rebekah Association postpones its meeting to March 24.
Cpl William Swatzel returned Sunday to Fort Ord California after a sixteen day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs F A Swatzel Butternut Ave Pvt Thomas Potts of Fort Knox Kentucky is visiting with his wife and daughter and parents Mr and Mrs Harry Potts of Syracuse Mrs Harry Potts is in St Francis Hospital Columbus for treatment and possible operation Pvt Mark Duerr of Camp Pickett Virginia spent the weekend with his wife and parents Pvt Carson Hayes of Robins Field Georgia is on furlough with his parents Syracuse Pvt Virgil Teaford of Fort Bragg North Carolina was the weekend guest of his wife and parents Syracuse Cpl Ted Wildermuth returned Monday to Jefferson Barracks Missouri after a few days with his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Wildermuth Second St
The Feeney Bennett Post American Legion Ladies Auxiliary voted to add 25 dollars to their initial 10 dollar gift to the American Red Cross, totaling 35 dollars. Plans were laid for a dinner at the Legion Hall Wednesday night before joint initiation services and birthday celebration for Middleport and Rutland Posts.
Pvt. James Wilbur Kerns, formerly of Logan, serving with an engineering unit in North Africa, reports to his wife that he is confined to a hospital for injuries received while at work and that he was not injured in battle.
A marriage license was issued Monday by the Probate Court to Charles Melying Fout 21 of London son of Mr and Mrs Anthony Wayne Fout and Dorothy Jean White 17 of London daughter of Ethan Allen White at home The license records a union between the two local residents in the court filing.
Logan reports funeral plans completed for Thomas Doc Spencer former Hocking County highway employee who died Sunday night after a long illness at St Francis Hospital Leonard Funeral Home handles arrangements.
Mrs Etta Swackham mer of Laurelville and Mrs Jennie Powell of Nelsonville were admitted to Cherrington Hospital Sunday for treatment and observation. Donna Hughes of Logan was discharged Sunday after a major operation.
Union Furnace resident Logan Charles Holdren is convalescing at home three weeks after a coal mine accident that left him with a fractured ankle.
Mrs. Denzil Weltner notes her husband, Sgt Sparnon, formerly at Fort Sam Houston Texas, has been ordered to foreign duty. Mr. and Mrs. L E Boggs return home to Ironton after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Warren Bright in town.
Middleport observes the 48th anniversary of the Royal Neighbor Camp Riverview District with a Royal Neighbor Week starting March 22. State supervisor Nellie M. Murray will visit camps Marietta Pomeroy Middleport Gallipolis with games refreshments and initiatory work. Mrs. Howard is improving after ten days at home.
Members of the Band Boosters voted to give twenty dollars to the American Red Cross from the silver offering at a recent concert. The gift came from the M. H. S. Auditorium event by the M. H. S. and P. H. S. bands. Plans were made for the annual band concert at the auditorium on April 4.
Ross Hocking Camp Association elected James R. Smoot secretary treasurer for the coming year and Don Rehl general chairman at its annual meeting in Columbus. Directors include George Wood Charles Hamrick Mabel Westervelt Don Rehl Ross Wright F K Blair and Smoot. Plans discussed for the 1943 camp season to be held in July in response to public demand.
Logan county relief director Carl Blosser announced this week’s surplus food distribution. White flour and cracked wheat cereal will be given to Hocking County relief clients on Wednesday in Union Furnace Gore Haydenville and to Rockbridge South Perry South Bloomingville and Laurelville on Thursday. Friday deliveries include Murray City Carbon Hill and Longstreth. Logan clients may pick up on Saturday at the usual location.
Hocking County sheep show pregnancy disease as lambing season nears. James R. Smoot reports the issue and advises feeding ewes a corn and oats grain mix with legume hay at one pound daily for a week before gestation ends. Drenching with four ounces of molasses or sugar syrup and water is also recommended.
Logans’ Allberry, a Third Class Petty Officer with the U S Navy, left Urbana after a stay with his wife and grandmother Mrs Allberry Starr. He had been stationed at Urbana College Urbana Til and is bound for the west coast.
Miss Nellie Watts assistant state home demonstration leader and Miss Elizabeth Carmichael child development specialist from Ohio State University will be guest speakers at the County Farm Women's Rally for Victory on March 26 at the First Methodist Church. Carmichael is known to Hocking County women for prior child development meetings. Watts has spoken here before. Program plans are under the supervision of Mrs. Bennington and Mrs. Fred Graham with council and committee help.
Logan Ohio Hocking County farmers are warned by James R Smoot county extension agent that ceiling prices on used farm machinery must be followed. Machinery under one year old cannot exceed 85 percent of the F O B list price and older units 70 percent. Violations may bring heavy fines and license revocation for auctioneers.
Mr and Mrs William S Miller returned to Columbus Monday where he serves as assistant telegraph editor of the Ohio State Journal after spending three days with his parents Mr and Mrs A R Miller He is a former Logan newspaperman.
Program plans for the Hocking County Schoolmasters Club meeting are being arranged for March 23 at the White House. Ralph R. Walker president and Elmer Risch secretary serve on the planning committee. details will be announced when completed.
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