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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1943

Page

14

Hocking of Community Farmers To Be Given Aid

A temporary extension office will open in Laurelville to aid farmers with agricultural problems. James R. Smoot, county extension agent, said the office in the Armstrong Mill service station will operate Wednesdays 7 to 10 p.m. Informal discussions will cover emergency feed and seed loans, gasoline and machinery rationing, licensing of stock dealers and butchers, among other topics. Farmers are invited to bring issues to the agent.

Logan Laurelville James R. Smoot Armstrong Mill Smoot

Pvt Russell Campbell Second Birthday Overseas

Pvt Russell Campbell son of Mr and Mrs James Campbell of New Straitsville will celebrate his second birthday overseas on March 23 on an island off Australia where he is stationed after leaving the United States January 15 1942. He enlisted and left New Lexington March 7 1941. He is married to the former Gertrude Gleanamen and has a daughter Judy 2 1/2 years old residing at Congo. The Campbells have another son Cpl Chester R Campbell now stationed at Camp Gruber Oklahoma.

New Straitsville Russell Campbell James Campbell Australia United States New Lexington Gertrude Gleanamen Judy Congo Campbell's Cpl Chester R. Campbell Camp Gruber Okla

Funeral Services To Be Held Wednesday For Lauretta Stone Rodman

Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Plymouth Michigan for Mrs. Lauretta Stone Rodman 57 widow of Arthur Rodman a former Hocking County resident who died Sunday in Dearborn Michigan Surviving are two brothers Artie and Irvin Stone of Logan Route 1 with no children listed

LOGAN Plymouth Mich Lauretta Stone Rodman Hocking County Dearborn Arthur Rodman Artie Irvin Stone

Sues for Divorce Alleging Cruelty in Logan

Charles Stratton of Logan files for divorce from Golden Stratton of Athens alleging extreme cruelty. They married in September 1917, have no minor children, and seek court approval of proposed out of court property and alimony settlements per the petition.

Logan Charles Stratton Golden Stratton Athens Plaitiff

Suit for $300 Damages Over Auto Crash Near Enterprise

Logan suit filed in the Court of Common Pleas charges Otto Nesd Jr Russell Riddle and Alfred Willis Stump with neglect and carelessness in an automobile accident on January 9 1942 along U S Route 33 near Enterprise.

LOGAN U. S. Route 33 Enterprise Court of Common Pleas Otto Nes d Jr Russell Riddle Alfred Willis Stump

Honorably Discharged For Over Age Limit

Fred M. Frasch of West Main Street received an honorable discharge from the U S Army for being over the 38 year age limit. He was last stationed at Bucyrus Ohio after transfer from Camp Claiborne Louisiana.

Logan Fred M. Frasch West Main Street U. S. Army Bucyrus Ohio Camp Claiborne

Distributions This Week Announced for Logan Area

Logan area surplus commodity distribution will occur this week in all communities except Haydenville where relief was discontinued due to few eligible families. Haydenville clients must come to Logan for commodities. A distribution schedule will be released Tuesday by county relief director Carl E Blosser.

Logan Haydenville Carl E. Blosser Blosser

City Council Sets Regular Meeting Schedule

Logan City Council plans routine business during its regular meeting Tuesday night at City Hall. Councilman C. L. Wonn is in Magnetic Springs for treatment and will return in the week’s latter half.

Logan City Hall C. L. Wonn Magnetic Springs

Schools Announce War Bond Sales Aggregate $352.40

Logan reports war bond and stamp sales in city schools last week totaling 352.40. Senior High led with 188.35, West 91.65, Junior High 89.20, Central 51.15, and East 30.15.

Logan West Central East

Selective Service Board Holds Regular Meeting in Court House

Logan County Selective Service Board members met Monday night at their headquarters in the courthouse. Registrants were interviewed classified and reclassified during the session, a spokesman said.

Logan Hocking County

Birth of a son for Logan Ranger and Mrs Byers at Cantwell Cliffs

Logan Ranger and Mrs Kenneth Byers announce the birth of a son born March 18 at Cantwell Cliffs. The ranger has taken over supervision of Rock House State Park after Ranger L T Worley resigned.

Bradbury Social and Brief Personal Notes

Bradbury social notes report Bible School attendance on Sunday March 21 numbering 44. Mrs Ella Douglas of Darwin visited with her daughter Mrs Dale Barnhart and family. Mrs Bob Haning and family shared Sunday with Mrs Dora Russell. Robert Rice is seriously ill. George Russell recovering from illness. Nora Hagey and son David spent last week with Denver Hy. Rev Koch preached at the church Sunday morning. Henry Beach moving to new home bought from Narley Hysell. Family night and a church reception were held Wednesday. Mrs Guy Martin and children spent the weekend in Columbus with daughters and son. Mrs George Sisson ill. Mrs B H Bailey improving.

E Bradbury Bible School Ella Douglas Darwin Dale Barnhart Bob Haning Dora Russell Robert Rice George Russell Nora Hagey David Denver Hysell Koch Henry Beach Narley Hysell Guy Martin Columbus George Sisson B. H. Bailey

Logan Social Notes Highlight Women Groups Banquet

The Business and Professional Women's Club and the Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority met at the White House Sunday for a noon banquet. Miss Velva Brashares presided as mistress of ceremonies after an invocation by Miss Mary Krinn. A sound movie by Paul Griffith and Robert Roland titled While America Sleeps and The Man Without a Country was shown. Notables included Emma Holl, Mary Connor, Velva Brashares, Miriam Ringhiser, Opal Wylie, and Mary Ruth Krinn as arrangers. Other attendees listed include Mrs. Paul Cruise, Miss Mary Smith of McArthur, Mrs. Naomi Goulding, and many from surrounding towns. The Presbyterian Church Women elected officers and planned Red Cross War Fund contributions. Other items note travels, Army postings, and social visits among Logan residents.

America Emma Iloll Mary Connor Velva Brashares Miriam Ringhiser Opal Wylie Mary Ruth Krinn Paul Cruise Mary Smith McArthur Naomi Goulding Harold Jacque Cleveland Katie Johnson Nelsonville Mary Evelyn Ellis Marjorie Treadwell Shawnee Mary Green Gladys Barker New Lexington Frances McClelland Bernice Taylor Ruth Straus Laurelville Amelia Moodie New Straitsville Constance Shultz Georgia Hansel Marie Lines Faith Krinn Hazel Armstrong Margaret Hutchinson Margaretta Hudson Cora Brown Frank Blasius Logan

Delphian Club Hosts Mrs Savey at South Logan Home

Mrs Richard Savey will entertain the Delphian Club at her South Logan home Tuesday afternoon at two oclock. The Junior Tourist Book Club will meet at Joan Wrights home Tuesday evening at eight oclock with Miss Wright as hostess. Private First Class William Stewart was the guest of honor at a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Kiam Sickles on Thursday. The Saturday Club met for lunch at one oclock with a vocal solo by Mrs H H Hughes and a talk on Latin America by Miss Hester Lee White. The group also voted to donate to the National Cancer Clinic research staff.

Asa B. Cochran Logan Palo Alto California Lawrence Cochran Rudolph Brandt Alvey Daugherty Ruth Jimmy Wilson Bernard Ross Columbus Edgar Walker Gary Ronnie New Straitsville Richard Savey Delphian Club South Logan Joan Wright William Stewart Kiam Sickles Pfe. Stewart Myrtle Beach South Carolina Margaret Cochran Tom Stewart Union Furnace Guy Stewart Junior Stewart Junior Leffler McLaughlin Sickles Howard White H. H. Hughes Eleanor Durr Hester Lee White Latin America South America Miss White Mexico National Cancer Clinic

Tax extension eases Perry County property deadline

Perry County taxes show strong collection near $200,000 estimate. Real estate tax deadline pushed to March 31 by Treasurer C W Norris to avoid delinquent penalties. County auditor Eveland trims reap praisement costs to $4,500. commissioners transfer from cushion fund. Unclaimed costs list small amounts. March marriages look slow with six licenses so far. Personal property tax return blanks urged as 2,100 expected, under 900 filed. Also notes: cognovit judgement against Myrtle Spangler. Bear Run Coal case upheld for defendants. Frank Pemberton jailed for driving off motorist Walter Solt. charges of DWI filed against Pemberton.

New Lexington C. W. Norris Norris Everett L. Eveland Eveland Willard Mason James D. Love Edgard C. Fisher Mary Joe Griffin Susie Raven Howard Sturn Nina Holden Everett Eveland Common Pleas Court Elmer Murdock Myrtle Spangler Fifth District Court of Appeals Carlos M. Reicher McConnelsville Lillian Brownfield Bear Run Coal Co W. J. Calhoun Reicher Frank Pemberton Crooksville Walter Solt Solt Pemberton Six Mile Turn Salt Justice C. W. King’s Court

Will of Henry Eickel Leaves All to Widow as Executor

Probate records show Henry Eickel of Corning leaving all property to his widow Katherine Eickel who is named executor. The will dated September 19, 1936 was witnessed by David Mason and Fred J. Barnett, with probate filings noting the estate of Joseph A. Wilson. The first and final account lists receipts of 2211.39 and similar expenditures, with distributive shares of 189.67 paid to Belle Wilson Elbert Wilson Mary Huppf and Carl Wilson.

Henry Eickel Corning Katherine Eickel David Mason Fred J. Barnett Elbert Wilson Belle Wilson Joseph A. Wilson Mary Huppf Carl Wilson

Probate appoints Stimmel as administrator in Emma Stimmel estate

F S Stimmel is appointed administrator of Emma Stimmel estate in Monday Creek Township. Estate valued at about 400 dollars in personal property and 4500 dollars in real estate. Also notes purchase of Murray Pump and Valve building by Huffman Electric Co owners Rex Huffman John Buchanan and Cecil Buchanan Pleasant Street. Perry County sales tax receipts for week end total 964.19 dollars announced by Don H Ebright state treasurer. Year to date receipts 8247.36, about 700 dollars less than 1942 period.

F. S. Stimmel Emma Stimmel Monday Creek Township Rex Huffman John Cecil L. Buchanan Huffman Electric Co Murray Pump and Valve Mfg. Co Pleasant Street Perry County Don H. Ebright

Soldier seeks divorce from Betty Vernon in common pleas court

William Vernon, a Camp Forest Tennessee soldier in service since July 1, filed suit for divorce from Betty Lee Vernon whom he married at Ravenna on April 25, 1942. He alleges she utterly refused and neglected to do her part toward making a home.

William Vernon Camp Forest Tenn Common Pleas Court Betty Lee Vernon Ravenna Vernon

Marriage Licenses for Albert Clark Pyle and Beatrice Emily Pottet

Albert Clark Pyle a 21 year old railroad worker of Columbus and Beatrice Emily Pottet 20 of Corning obtained marriage licenses. Rev F P Bumgardner was named to officiate.

Albert Clark Pyle Columbus Beatrice Emily Pottet Corning F. P. Bumgardner

Realty transfers list from Hemlock and Thorn Township deeds

Real estate transfers effect numerous parcels in Hemlock and Thorn Townships including Hemlock Coal Company additions and Fairview Knoll additions. Notable grains include No. 30 Hemlock Coal addition to Hemlock, 41 acres 45 perches in Thorn, several lots in Fairview Knoll, and transfers involving Martha Runk Letha Yost Rachel Eskew Iva Burke Forrest Gettys Darley McCoy and Forrest Gettys with executors and heirs named across New Lexington and Corning markets.

Herman Kerr Dailey McCoy Hemlock Coal Company Hemlock Charles W. Runk Martha M. Runk New Lexington George W. Foster Oscar Foster Letha C. Yost Thorn Township Laura A. Weaver Hurley Wyatt Corning W. A. Eskew Rachel Eskew Forrest F. Gettys Thorn Noah H. Bray Ralph G. Postetux

Logan Seniors Win Tournament Final In Close Contest

Logan Senior High School defeats Delmar Mowery’s team 36 to 31 in the Tournament of Varsity Players final. Parry’s Logan five will face a picked faculty five for the school title at a date to be announced. Buchanan scored 10, Weiland nine, Parry six. Mowery led Delmar with 13, Fickel and Jacoby six each. The Parry quintet led by rebounds and pulled away in the second period.

Logan Johnny Parry Logan Senior High Delmar Mowery Buchanan Weiland Parry Mowery Fickel Jacoby

Albany Social And Personal Notes

Albany report lists arrivals and illnesses. Eugene Rowell writes from St Petersburg to his mother confirming arrival and a city of about 12 000 tents. Several locals ill with influenza include Mrs Grace Martin and Mr Shavers sister Mrs Margaret Starcher. Also mentioned are school absences and staff changes and transfers involving Olive Parker Worley Cline Ken Sisson and Ada Ator.

Albany Eugene Rowell St. Petersburg Fla Grace Martin Shavers Margaret Starcher Athens Harriet Ayler Frank Robinett S. R. Knowlton Olive Parker Dayton Charles Parker Worley Cline Will Cline Kenneth Sisson Charles M. Parker Great Lakes Ill Miami University Oxford Ohio Floyd Mitchell Worley West Mitchell Byron Phillips Columbus Clarence Cooper Ada Ator Albany Post Office Stanley Ator Wilma Cooper Harold Ator Curtiss Wright

Rotary Kiwanis Quiz Program Held in Logan

Dr Gaige Paulson of Ohio University served as master of ceremonies at a joint Logan Rotary and Kiwanis meeting at the White House Monday night. Each club entered teams of five with two alternates and Dayton Schulters of Logan Senior High School helped conduct the program.

Logan Gaige Paulson Ohio University Department of Psychology Logan Rotary Kiwanis Clubs White House Paulson Dayton Schulters Logan Senior High School

Three Inducted by Army From Logan Area

County Selective Service Board reports three more members of the last group to receive final physicals have been inducted into the Army. Wade Grey Billie Snyder and Edward Moriarty all of Logan return to Logan on a seven day furlough before beginning active duty.

Logan Hocking County

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