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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1945

Page

18

Car Stolen From Haydenville Parking Lot Distracts County

A Natco Haydenville employee Harry Matheny reported a Logan A sedan stolen from its parking spot near the Blood Donors unit at the plant. Authorities seek two colored escapees thought to be involved. Sheriff Floyd Duffy noted the incident as part of a pattern during a visit by the Red Cross Blood Donor unit to Logan County. The unit plans to collect 210 registrations daily to meet a quota of 350 pints, with early registration urged at multiple local offices.

LOGAN Harry Matheny Natco Haydenville Red Sherrif Qann Floyd Duffy Hocking County Harry ‘Thomas Victory Center Athens Messenger R. B. Perkins Joe Brown Claude Hammon Paul Collison Harry Thomas Cleon Tucker Barton Bell Lester Risch

Service Men Notes From Local Housing and Leaves

Seaman Wallice Brown, promoted from lc to Baker, and family weekend visit on E Front St after arrival from Patuxent River Md. F-1c Sam Ford of Little Creek Va on a 15 day leave with parents at 707 Mingo Ter race. MM-2 Wilbur Lightfoot Jr on 30 day leave at Ford home. Lightfoot returns from South Pacific and heads to Seattle Wa. Mrs Guy Hansel receives letter from son Sgt Billy L Hansel convalescing in Philippines hospital after combat wounds including leg amputations and broken leg. he is a longtime serviceman and Gan High School graduate class of 1936.

Seaman Wallice Brown Baker E. Front St Patuxent River Sam Ford Little Creek George Ford Mingo Terrace Wilbur Lightfoot Foard Ford Gan High School Bucht iL—rupus Buchtel Tthe Red Cross Buchtel High School Allen Devonville Kimberly Victor Culp Great Lakes Theodore Culp U.S.N.R Columbus John Culp Bert Smathers Robert Maccombs Pontiac Mich Harold Soles Camp Polk A. Holes Pie Howard Ritchey U.S.N Bill Shirley Robert Schenz Pearl Harbor Maggie Kimletz Billy Lloyd Craig Philippines Hawaiian Islands Edward Calvert Ussur Lawrence Smathers John BD. Williams, Jr Cleveland Lulu Williams Tom Lewis Glouster Albert Soles Athens Curt Smathers Athens County Port Shirley John Clark Florence Parfitt Ray White Lawrence Colbert Clarence Colbert Tropic Williard Wright Ruth Hick

Junia Club Hosts Evening at White Home in Logan

Unia Club meets at the home of Miss Bird and Anna White on Monday evening. Guests include Mrs Myron Lancaster Mrs George Carr and Mrs William Tannyhill. Mrs Cyril Sherlock described The Christian Science Monitor and current magazine wealth. Roll call led to discussion of article and events. Next meeting features six o clock dinner at Pritchards with co hosts Mrs Strentz and Mrs Klein Schmidt.

Sherlock Rollcall Mary Minette McCray Helena Blasius Charlotte Strenz Jessie McManigal John T. Underwood Ella . Rochester J. D. Sanderson Emma McLain Emma Becker John Wellman Hyson Isabella Hyson Emma Floyd Homer Gabriel Harry Eastman Miss Floyd Mary Bowen Fred Rochester Arthur Miller Tide Huston

Mrs Gordon Dies Sunday in New Straitsville

Mrs Mary Bainter Gordon 93 died at her daughter’s home in New Straitsville Sunday evening. Widow of F M Gordon longtime Hocking County teacher and school examiner. Survived by three daughters, one son, one sister, eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Services Wednesday at 2 pm at Hesboro Cemetery burial in Hesboro Cemetery. Reverend Purley to officiate. Heinlein Funeral Home in charge.

Methodist Church Logan Crowe Alva Nixon E. B. Allen Columbus W. W. Gordon Emma Hankison Purley The Methodist Church of New

Vital Statistics for February Reported in Logan County

February births and deaths were reported by Commissioner R. G. Southard for Hocking County and Logan city. In the county ten births and seven deaths occurred while Logan city had one birth and seven deaths. The sole Logan birth was a son to Leslie Biffle. County births included boys for Dixon, Blankenship, Knapp, Wilson, Wood, Swackhamer and girls for Auker, Morrison, Chilcote, Cooke.

Logan Hockng County R. G. Southard Leslie Biffle Hocking County Jack Dixon Jesse Blankenship Lawrence H. Knapp Kenneth E. Wilson Clarence W. Wood John E. Swackhamer Francis Auker Arthur J. Morrison Lorenzo W. Chilcote George E. Cooke

Former Pastor of Ohio Churches Dies

Logan reports the death of George W. Erskine, retired Ohio minister found dead in bed at his home in The Plains. He had lived in Logan 25 years, previously married to Alice Schneider, with a daughter Mary Jaynes of Cleveland and three sisters and a brother. Services were held today at Concord Methodist Church Chillicothe.

Logan George W. Erskine the Plains Alice Schneider E. Main St. T Lester Stanley Erskine Ohio Tie Mary Jaynes Cleveland Estecia Erskine Athens Hattie Barrett Galion Bell Galbreath Maysville Walter J Chil Licothe Concord Methodist Church Chillicothe

City Carrier Returns to Route After Surgery Break

Logan Millard Brown, an Army carrier at the U S Marine Hospital Cleveland, returns to duty today on No 3 route replacing Sumner Martin who is on vacation for several days.

Logan Millard Brown U. S. Marine Hospital Cleveland Sumner Martin

Dr C F Rauch Named To Logan City School Board

Dr C F Rauch named to Logan City board of Education filling vacancy from Frank Walters resignation. Appointment runs to January 1946 when Lester Biffle’s term would have expired. Rauch, 20 years in Logan, and his wife Mondayne ann Y have two sons cadet Charles at Annapolis and Jack at Dennison University.

Logan C. F. Rauch Logan City Frank St. Clair Logan Lancaster Mondayne Ann Xauch Warner Charles Fr Annapolis Naval Jack J Dennison’ University

Logan Girl Scout Leaders Report Activities

Girl Scout leaders met Monday in the scout rooms of the uls Building Group with Mrs Walter Prather at the piano. Mrs Merrill Haney spoke on community work and crafts in nature. Leaders learned to make a adial and a rubbocks ant nest. Attending were several named leaders and the pianist. Mrs George Will will chair the April meeting.

Marion Allen Sheakers George R

Pressure Canner Gauges to Be Tested in City

OGAN Any pressure canner gauge which has not had its accuracy tested should be checked. Bring gauges to the county extension office within two weeks for testing. A dial type gauge can go out of adjustment over time and cause underproportionate readings. Helen Evans, King County home demonstration agent, urges timely participation.

Ogan Helen Evans King County Home Demonstra

Tax Return Help Arrives in Murray City Hall

A representative from County Auditor Kenneth Fitzgerald’s office will be in the Murray mayor’s office all day Friday to assist residents with preparing their annual tax returns.

Logan Kenneth Fitzgerrald Murray Ers

Stolen Oldsmobile Found After Newark Theft

Newark authorities report a 10 Fred Wilson owned Oldsmobile sedan stolen in Newark. The vehicle was recovered on Route 755, appears undamaged, and the owner was notified.

Logan Floyd Fred Wilson Newark

Birth Announcement for John Howard Graham in Columbus

Seaman and Mrs. Jack Graham announce the birth of a son named John Howard born Monday morning at Doctors Hospital in Columbus. The baby weighs nine pounds and the father is on duty at sea. Grandparents are Karl Schmitler Lew Graham Logan and Mrs. Alice Owens of Columbus, with great grandmother Mrs Cora Morgan of Glendale California.

Logan Seaman Jack Graham John Howard Doctors, Hospital Columbus Karl Schmitler Lew Graham Alice Owens Cora’ Morgan Glendale California

Motorist Fined After Reckless Driving Arraignment

Logan Hiarliss Carter of Union Furmmace was arraigned in Mayor Weltner's court Monday night for reckless driving. He pled not guilty but was fined $10 after the hearing.

Logan— Hiarliss Carter Union Furmmace Weltner O'Clark Pleadtye Gnivky

Logan Social Notes and Community Club Events

Logan social pages cover Christian Culture Class activities at Mrs. Clarence Schempp's home with readings, prayers, and Easter planning, plus Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority and Get Together Bridge Club news. Also reports on Monday Night Duplicate Players, Book of the Month Club review, and Logan Briefs detailing local visits, travel, and Easter greetings. The list includes numerous residents and guests from Logan and Columbus with military mentions.

the Temple Earl Roberts Paul Cruise Fred Hugh Pearl Linton Clarence Philips Florence Myers Beig James Reese B. C. Nixon Belva Rhodes Clarence Chute John Keller

Cooked a Fine Dinner Then Threw It To Dog

An OCR fragment describes a person who habitually fed her own dinner to a dog, later fell seriously ill with gas swelling and constipation, received ERB-HELP, and now eats normally. The ad claims ERB-HELP contains 12 herbs and promotes Athens Pharmacy.

Athens Pharmacy

Logan Elks Elect Officers for Lodge in Logan

Election of officers at the Logan Lodge of Elks named Exalted ruler William T. Arnold leading knight Sam Primmer loyal knight Roy Conkle lecturing knight John Bond secretary Roger Friend treasurer Henry Leach tyler Eddie Shaw trustee Raymond Lanning with holdovers Harold Larimer and Oscar Tom. Installation planned for the first meeting in April.

LOGAN Logan Lodge of Elks William T. Arnold Sam Primmer Roy Conkle John Bond Roger Friend Henry Leach Tyler Eddie Shaw Raymond Lanning Harold Larimer Oscar Tom

GI Group To Meet Tonight

James R. Smoot will chair the GI Agricultural Extension advisory committee meeting this evening in his courthouse office. Attendees include Forest O. Wolfe Frank St Clair Relna Derr Andrew Rheinscheid William Hahn Erwin Krinn Arley Brimmer Joe Schaad and H D Saxton. A Hocking County Medical Technician Advisory Committee will also meet March 23 at 7 30 p m in Smoots office. Members listed are Mrs C F Rauch Mrs Paul Bennington Walter Hull Mrs Widard Lyke C A Woods Oro Des and Ralph Swart. The Emergency Labor Board meets Wednesday at 7 45 p m in Smoots office with H H Lafferty Theodore Dupier Forest O Wolfe Joe Sehaad H D Saxton and C W Skinner.

Court House C. F. Rauch Paul Bennington Walter Hull Widard Lyke C. A. Woods Oro Des Ralph Swart Emergency Labor Board James R. Smoot H. H. Lafferty

Addison Soldier Wounded in Action in Germany

Pfc. John H. Roush of Addison, 27, son of Bert H. Roush, was seriously wounded in Germany on March 3. Assigned to a headquarters company in General Hodge's army, he crossed into Germany early and remains hospitalized. overseas since August 1943. Also, Vernon Lester Gabriel of Logan volunteered on his 18th birthday, per Selective Service.

Gallipolis Pfe John H. Roush Bert H. Roush Addison Germany Adj Olio Edna Love Akron Pfc Roush Hodge Logan Vernon Lester Gabriel Selective Service Board

Buchtel Pupils Collect Scrap Paper And Band Concert

Buchtel Grade School pupils gathered waste paper totaling about two tons to benefit the Red Cross. A Buchtel High School Band concert, directed by Mr. Allen, raised funds for repairing band instruments. Multiple local families and service members were noted for leaves and overseas postings.

Local residents host weekend gatherings across region

Miss Martha Ann Kinser and Dr. Joe Hatfield from Grant Hospital in Columbus were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Kinser. Mrs. Dean Collison planned a visit to Wilmington after Easter. Families from Lancaster and surrounding towns hosted farewells and visits, including Mr. Hess bound for the armed forces, and multiple relatives staying with or visiting Mrs. Tena Conkle and others in Mingo Terrace, Rockbridge, and New Lexington.

Martha Ann Kinser Joe Hatfield Grant Hospital Columbus Dallas Kinser Dean Collison Wilmington Delaware C.S. Matheny James Karshner Jackson Ralph Hess Hess Armed Forces Elmer Tschappat Lancaster Jan Charles Barker Pomeroy Robert Ford Toledo George Ford Mingo Terrace Ephriam Hilliard Jay Bremen William Kienzle N. Market Street William Bozett Harry Smith John Kuhn Big Pine W. C. Hill Alice Kuhn New Lexington Tena Conkle Flora Kuhn Pauline Hill Hee Rockbridge

Lynch Rites Held From Church Today

Funeral services for Carl Edward Lynch aged 38 who died Sunday at his home on Charleston Road will be held this afternoon at Heights United Brethren Church with Rev F H Capehart in charge. Burial will follow in Lone Oak Cemetery with pallbearers Carl Parsons Joe Barr Fritz Bonecutter Marvin Austin George Hawley and Herschel Henderson.

Point Pleasant Carl Edward Lynch Charleston Road Heights United Brethren F."h. Capehart Lone Oak Cemetery Carl Parsons Joe Barr Fritz Bonecutter Marvin Austin George Hawley

Friendship Club I Meets in Point Rock

Friendship Garden Club met Wednesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Foster. Nineteen members answered roll. Guests included Mrs. Ruth Starkey and daughters Eleanor Jean Starkey and Hazel Rupe. Thelma Campbell spoke on Spring planting of animals and perennials. Kathleen Ragan led the entertainment. Matt Morris won the traveling vase for best flower judging. The club donated 5 to the Red Cross. Next meeting to visit homes at Buchtel and Rutland with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Turner.

Point Rock Pee Red Cross Leonard Prater Buchtel Rutland Andp Joe Turner Chester Whitmore Pueblo Cole Sat- Zella Weyand Urilay Olney Whitmore Ruby Garlinger Thomas Gijen Curt Smathers Wayne Liming Columbus

Young Girl Dies in Gallipolis Hospital

Barbara Elizabeth Bragg Taylor, 14 months old, daughter of Paul and Jean Bragg Taylor of Hickory Chapel, died Monday shortly after admission to Holzer Hospital Gallipolis. Survived by parents a sister Helen Louise and three brothers John Samuel Paul Jr and John Keith. Body moved to Arnett Mortuary. Funeral at home Wednesday at 2 o clock, Rev F H Capehart officiating, burial Lone Oak Cemetery.

Point Pleasant Barbara Elizabeth Paul Jean Bragg Taylor Hickory Chapel Holzer Hospital Helen Louise John Samuel Paul, Jr John Keith Arnett Mortuary F. H. Capehart Lone Oak Cemetery

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Muenster Air Force Unia Club White Gordon Ohio Churches Dr. Rauch City School Logan Man Hird Essure Cookers Murray City Orbiston Vance Glancy Alice Glancy Pearl Joe Leybourne Carson Coakley Grace Ayers Joann Jennie Lea Robert Krause of Columbus John Camm Philadelphia Clarence Fuller Kathryn Largent Clarence D. Glancy S-l-c Chincoteague Glancy Virginia Sigma Phi Gamma John H. Green Granville AML John Shaw Roy Curl Fanchion . Cooley Mars Hays Pritchard William Warnard Charles Lehman Marvin, Lackey Everett Williams Harol Brown Addison ‘Frey Mary Collis John R. Pierce NJ Spring St Russell Montgomery M. H. Cherrington John Connor Ed Kemper Clarence Matheny Edgar Paul Howard White Lew Riggs Clarence Blosser Henry Dague Book Club Reehey Rer Oliss Minnie Louise Bowen George Clayton Shaw Alice Genevieve Poston Olympus Katherine, Drinker Bowen Francis Roberts Tris Lowery George Carr Sally Holmes Harley Ellinger Ruth Bryan Bartells Hamilton Sarah Rockhold Della Webb Monica ‘Acker Mary Eyerman Ranto Company of Columbus John Sloane Eddie Bickham Jerry Jerome Kirt St. Clair Paul Price Seth Sloane S. Walnut St Oscar Savely John Savely Union Furnace Hazel Savely Dr.’ Boocks Logan Elks Friendship Club Gallipolis’ Hospital Shoe Hospital Nelsonville New Straitsville McQuade Barber Shop Uenners Junior Gone Gas Company Fis
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