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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1943

Page

4

Community Farmers To Be Given Aid By Extension Office

A temporary extension office will open in Laurelville to aid local farmers with agricultural problems. Located at the Armstrong Mill service station, it will operate Wednesdays from 7 to 10 p m. James R. Smoot, county extension agent, will lead informal discussions on issues such as emergency feed and seed loans, gasoline and machinery rationing, and licensing of stock dealers and butchers. Farmers are invited to bring questions for assistance.

Logan Laurelville James R. Smoot Armstrong Mill Smoot

Soldier To Celebrate Birthday in Pacific

Pvt. Russell Campbell, son of Mr and Mrs James Campbell of New Straitsville, will turn two overseas 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 Gertrude Gleanamen and has a daughter Judy 12 who live at Congo. The Campbells have another son Cpl Chester R Campbell now at Camp Gruber Oklahoma.

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

Funeral services for Lauretta Stone Rodman Wednesday

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Plymouth Michigan for Lauretta Stone Rodman age 57 former Hocking County resident who died Sunday in Dearborn Michigan. Survivors include husband Arthur Rodman and two brothers Artie and Irvin Stone of Logan Route 1. There are no children.

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 sues Golden Stratton of Athens for divorce on grounds of extreme cruelty, alleging marriage since September 1917. No minor children exist. He seeks court approval of out of court property settlement and alimony as per his petition.

Logan Charles Stratton Golden Stratton Athens Plaitiff

Suit Alleges Car Crash Negligence on Route 33

Logan files a $300 damage suit in Common Pleas citing automobile collision on January 9, 1942 near Enterprise on U S Route 33. Plaintiffs name Otto Les Jr Russell Kiedle and Alfred Wills Stump as defendants alleging neglect and carelessness in the incident.

LOGAN U. S. Route 33 Enterprise Court of Common Leal Otto Les, Jr Russell Kiedle Alfred Wills Stump

Honorably Discharged For Over Age Limit

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

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

Distributions This Week Announced for Logan A Area

Logan A regular distribution of surplus commodities will be made this week in all communities except Haydenville. Carl E Blosser county relief director announced Haydenville distribution is discontinued due to few relief families. Clients must go to Logan for commodities. a detailed schedule will be announced Tuesday.

Logan Haydenville Carl E. Blosser Blosser

City Council To Hold Regular Meeting

Logan City Council schedules routine business for its regular meeting Tuesday night in City Hall. Spokesman says Councilman C. L. Wonn is spending a few days at Magnetic Springs for treatment and will return later in the week.

Logan City Hall C. L. Wonn Magnetic Springs

Schools Announce War Bond Sales in Logan

Logan teachers report war bond and stamp sales totaling 352.40 last week. Senior High led with 188.35, West School 91.65, Junior High 89.20, Central 51.15, and East 30.15, per the weekly school officials’ tally.

Logan West Central East

Selective Service Board Holds Regular Meeting

Logan County board members met Monday night at the courthouse headquarters before interviewing registrants and handling classifications and reclassifications during the session a spokesman said.

Logan Hocking County

Birth of son and transfer at Rock House Park

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

Bradbury Social and Brief Personal Notes

Bible School at tendance here Sunday March 21 was 44. Mrs Ella Douglas of Darwin spent last week with her daughter Mrs Dale Barnhart. Mrs Bob Haning and family spent Sunday with Mrs Dora Russell. Robert Rice is seriously ill. George Russell recovering. Mrs Nora Haggy and son David spent last week with Denver Hy. Rev Koch preached at the church here Sunday morning. Henry Beach moving to home purchased from Narley Hysell. Family night and a reception were held at the church here Wednesday night. Mrs Guy Martin and children spent weekend in Columbus with her daughters and son. Mrs George Sisson ill. Mrs B H Bailey ill recovering.

Bradbury Ella Douglas Darwin Dale Barnhart Bob Haning Dora Russell Robert Rice George Russell Nora Haggy David Denver Hysell Koch Henry Beach Narley Hysell Guy Martin Columbus George Sisson B. H. Bailey Albany Eugene Rowell St. Petersburg Fla Grace Martin Shavers Margaret Stareher 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 Clarence Cooper Ada Ator Albany Post Office Stanley Ator Wilma Cooper Harold Ator Curtiss Wright

Logan Women Host Banquet and Club Activities

The Logan Business and Professional Women's Club and the Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority held a Sunday banquet at the White House with Velva Brashares presiding. Highlights included a sound movie by Paul Griffith and Robert Roland titled While America Sleeps and The Man Without a Country. The social calendar lists numerous club meetings, guest speakers, and family visits across Logan and nearby towns.

America Emma Hall 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 Hlindson Cora Brown Frank Blasius Logan

Pay Period Extended for Perry County Real Estate Taxes

Perry County treasurer C W Norris extends the real estate tax paying period to Monday to relieve delinquents. Tax receipts are near the $200000 estimate. Auditor Eveland seeks $4500 for the reappraisal budget after commissioners boosted from 350. Will details, unclaimed costs, and local probate filings follow.

New Lexington C. W. Norris Norris Everett L. Eveland Eveland Willard Mason

Stimmel Appointed Administrator in Emma Stimmel Estate

F S Stimmel named administrator of Emma Stimmel estate in Monday Creek Township. The estate is valued at about 400 dollars personal property and 4500 dollars real estate. Also noted are Huffman Electric Co ownership changes and Perry County sales tax receipts for the week ending.

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

Fifth district court of appeals upholds in three-in-one case

The fifth district court of appeals upheld Judge Carlos M. Reicher in a three in one suit by Lillian Brownfield against Bear Run Coal Co and W. J. Calhoun. The opinion favored the defendants on title to coal land southeast of the city, an accounting under a trusteeship, and royalty issues. Frank Pemberton of Crooksville was jailed for fleeing from deputy Walter Solt after a near collision at the Six Mile Turn. Solt later noted the Pemberton car lacked brakes and tail lights. Driving while intoxicated charges were filed in Justice C. W. King's court.

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 Justice C. W. King’s Court

Soldier seeks divorce from Betty Vernon in Camp Forest filing

William Vernon, a Camp Forest Tennessee soldier in service since July 1, filed suit in common pleas court to divorce Betty Lee Vernon, his Ravenna wife since April 25, 1942, alleging 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 Pyle and Beatrice Pottet

Albert Clark Pyle 21 railroad worker of Columbus and Beatrice Emily Pottet 20 of Corning obtained licenses. Rev F P Bumgardner named to officiate the ceremony.

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

Hemlock Coal Company additions and various land transfers

A sequence of conveyances lists Hemlock Coal Company additions to Hemlock and multiple property transfers. Parties include Herman Kerr and Dailey McCoy, Charles W. Runk to Martha Runk, Oscar Foster as executor for Letha Yost, Laura Weaver to Hurley Wyatt, W A Eskew to Rachel Eskew, Rachel Eskew to Margaret Rarick, David Bradshaw to Iva Lee Burke, Harrison S T Conn to Darley McCoy, and Forrest F Gettys with Letha Yost. Properties span Hemlock and Thorn Townships, Fairview Knoll, and New Lexington area.

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 Hemlock Coal Com

Logan Senior High wins Tournament of Varsity Players title

Johnny Parry's five defeated Delmar Mowery's quintet 36-31 in the championship. Logan will face a picked faculty five for the school title. Buchanan led with 10 points, Weiland nine, Parry six. Mowery top scorer for his team with 13, Fickel and Jacoby six each. Parry quintet led early and never relinquished the lead.

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

Albany Social And Personal Highlights

Albany notes report Eugene Rowell’s safe arrival in St. Petersburg Florida and a 12 000 tent city. Illnesses strike staff and students including Mrs Grace Martin and S R Knowlton while Mrs Margaret Stareher substitutes in Home Ec. Others visit or recover, and personnel move between Albany and Columbus.

Rotary Kiwanis Joint Quiz Rite at White House

Logan Rotary and Kiwanis clubs hosted a joint quiz program Monday night with Dr. Gaige Paulson of Ohio University psychology acting as host. Five members and two alternates from each club participated, assisted by Dayton Schulters from Logan Senior High School.

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

Three Men Inducted by Army From Logan County

Army selective service board reported three members of the last contingent to complete their physical exams have been inducted into the service. They are Wade Grey Billie Snyder and Edward Moriarty all of Logan. They return to Logan on a seven day furlough before starting active duty with the Army.

Logan Hocking County Selective Service Boar Wade Grey Billie Snyder Edward Moriarty Army

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