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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1942
Page
12
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MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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Palm Sunday Attendance Marks Logan Churches Effort
Logan clergy reported large Palm Sunday attendance across churches. Holy Week will be directed by pastors with services Tuesday through Friday and Good Friday union services. Junior and Senior High assemblies are planned with Rev Cecil Harding Jones scheduling speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Cecil Harding Jones
Logan Brief Social Notes
Albert Leonard of Ohio Wesleyan visited his parents Mr and Mrs Walter A Leonard in Logan. James R Smoot attended a Civilian Mobilization Institute meeting at Ohio State University in Columbus Friday. Ruth Poling of Lancaster visited her parents near Logan Poling. Walter Evans of Carbon Hill and Mrs Evans were in Logan Saturday. Gertrude Bay of Washington DC vacationing in Ohio stayed with aunt Miss Josephine Bay Friday and Saturday. Sheriff Floyd Duffy and wife attended funeral of Charles Bayless in Nelsonville Sunday. Grace St Clair of Columbus stayed with her parents on Market Street from Friday to Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Leonard
Ohio Wesleyan
Logan
Walter A. Leonard
James R. Smoot
Columbus
Civilian Mobilization Institute
Ohio State University
Ruth Poling
Lancaster
Carl Co. Poling
Walter Evans
Carbon Hill
Gertrude Bay
Washington, D. C
Ohio
Josephine Bay
Floyd Duffy
Nelsonville
Charles Bayless
Athens County
Grace St. Clair
Frank St. Clair
N. Market St
Sheriff Delays Freight to Save Farmer’s Stranded Car
Sheriff Floyd Duffy acted quickly Friday night at Falls Mills Crossing to stop a northbound freight and pull farmer Grover Ringhiser’s car off the rails after a collision with a passing vehicle. A former railroad man, the sheriff flagged the train and held it until the car was cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Floyd Duffy
Grover Ringhiser
Falls
Falls Mills Crossing
Ringhiser
Fishing Opens Along Hocking River In Green Township
Walter Lehman of Green township reports the season’s first catches in the Hocking river a 10 pound carp and a keeper bass landed Saturday near the district fishing area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Hocking
Walter Lehman
Green Township
Attendance at Ash Cave Stays Below Last Year
Ranger Lew Jones reports Ash Cave attendance this year trails the previous year with more visitors in January but February and March lagging. He expects numbers to rise with warmer weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Ash Cave
Lew Jones
Jones
Shine Bar and Grill Team Heads to Columbus ABC Meet
The Shine Bar and Grill bowling squad travels to Columbus for ABC competition with five man team: Shane Appleman John Struble Eddie Tolbert Earl Roberts and John Columber. Ralph St Clair bowls singles and doubles the next day. Local fans plan to attend.
Laurelville Man Reported Missing
Relatives fear for Marvin Gardner who disappeared from Laurelville after driving away in his car. His money and watch were left behind on a stand, and two weeks earlier he had suffered head injuries when a team of horses he was driving ran off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Marvin Gardner
Laurelville
Lecturers Return From OSU Course in Columbus
Four women lecturers for their respective changes in Hocking County attended the lecture course offered last week at Ohio State University. They returned to their homes Friday Miss Mary Blum Pomona Mrs Clarence Skinner Miller Chapel Mrs Paul Shaw Antioch and Miss Margaret McBroom Hocking.
Logan youth seeks scholarship after agriculture test in Logan
Paul Hartsough of South Perry completed the vocation agriculture examination in Logan on Saturday to compete for a scholarship. He is noted as the only Hocking County student pursuing the scholarship and studied at Laurelville High School under George F. Bushnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Paul Hartsough
Orville Hartsough
South Perry
Hartsough
Laurelville High School
George F. Bushnell
Logan Man Fined For DUI You Face Driver Suspension
D Y Milne of Logan was fined 100 dollars plus costs after a Saturday appearance before Mayor Denzil Weltner on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He will be certified for suspension of driving rights. Patrolman Harrison Litherland made the arrest. In Maryland, Charles McVey of Union Furnace, son of Mr and Mrs Harry McVey, is stationed at Aberdeen and will be home on furlough soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
D. Y. Milne
Denzil Weltner
Harrison Litherland
Maryland
Charles McVey
Harry McVey
Union Furnace
Aberdeen
Perry County Court Notes Stay of Real Estate Tax Deadline
Perry County treasurer extends real estate tax filing to May 1 after March 31 deadline. jail inmates William Sneden and Dean Hood to be released on fines for fighting. Cora Palmer arranges release of son Earl Foltz after embezzlement charge and court costs. Probate highlights include will of R F King and appraisals. foreclosures suit by Federal Farm Mortgage Corp. against Albert et al. for 80 acres in Hopewell Township. Divorces granted for Basil and Olive Hoy and others. licenses issued for Swanger-Colborn and Gregory-Derolph. Realty transfers include Hutchinsons to Anna Evans and others. multiple township deeds and property transfers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lexington
Co. W. Norris
Norris
Perry County
William Sneden
Dean Hood
New Straitsville
Cora Palmer
Junction City
Earl B. Foltz
Foltz
Toledo
Clair Butts
R. F. King
Glenford
Florence King
Federal Farm Mortgage Corp
Louisville
Common Pleas
Charles O. Albert
Hopewell Township
Laura Duffy
Rendville
Emily Martin
Vern A. Park
B. C. Tourt
David W. Jones
George A. Greenbaum
J. O. Newton
The
Industrial Gas Co
Augusta Caywood, Et al
Readings Township
Common Pleas Court
Poulton
Joseph May
Irene May
McGonagle
Iona Dunn
Clarence Dunn
Dunns
Covington
Feigley
Maria A. Wahi
United States of America
Monday Creek
Janette Hill
Martha E. Dailey
Madison Township
Alyce F. McGonagle
U. S
Margaret Stover
Edmiston
Maria Ewing Martin
Sarah Johnson Guisinger
Inlet No
S. R. Wigton
Redfield Coal Co
Harrison Township
New Members to Be Received at Easter Services
Logan city churches prepare to welcome new members at morning Easter services next Sunday. Some church rosters will be largely augmented at the Easter morning services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan — City
Burchfield Returns to Logan High After Absence
Principal Fred Burchfield returns to work at Logan High School after a week away for travel to China to attend a meeting of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools of which Logan High is a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LOGAN
Fred Burchfield
China
North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Logan High School
Funeral rites held for Robert C. Brimmer in Washington Township
The Rev. Amos Heyde of Logan conducted the funeral for Robert C. Brimmer in New Plymouth Presbyterian Church Sunday afternoon. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Amos Heyde
Robert C. Brimmer
Washington Township
New Plymouth Presbyterian Church
Officers Installed At First Presbyterian Church
After a Sunday sermon by Rev Cecil Harding Jones elders were ordained and trustees installed at the First Presbyterian Church. New elders include Ker wood Martin Alfred B Campbell and Paul Monks. Trustees named Charles Heine George Clayton Shaw and Stanton Pond replacing retiring elders.
33 Year Old Horse Crowned County's Oldest
Logan reporter notes Daniel Zwickle, a Marion Township farmer, listed a 33 year old horse in his personal tax listing. The animal is believed to be the county's oldest horse, though it is not worth much today. He says the horse worked hard in its day and will be well cared for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Daniel Zwickle
Marion
Zwickle
John Call Dies at Home in Columbus
Emmett Call a Fourteenth Ward Democratic committeeman died Saturday at 368 W Hubbard Ave after a weeklong illness. Services set for 9 am Tuesday at St Francis Church with burial in St Joseph Cemetery. Survived by two brothers and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
St. Francis Church
Emmett Call
Fourteenth Ward
W. Hubbard Ave
St. Joseph's Cemetery
William Call
New Straitsville
Edward A. Cell
Bertha Goodman
Lester F. Bennett
Driver To Face Court On DUI Charge
LOGAN Paul Bell was taken into custody along U S Route 33 south of Eien Saturday night and held for arraignment. He is to appear before Judge Phil Henderson today on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Paul Bell
Eien
Phil A. Henderson
Earl H. Elberfeld Improves After Influenza Illness
Local merchant Earl H. Elberfeld is confined to his home with influenza but shows improvement after three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Earl H. Elberfeld
Relatives of Bright Logan Named in Tragic Death
Mrs Lulu Brown of Athens sister to Earl Bright of South Perry who was shot and killed Friday by his farm tenant. Another sister Mrs Cappie Collins of Lancaster and brother Charles Bright of Cincinnati are named in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright Logan
Lulu Brown
Athens
Earl Bright
South Perry
Cappie Collins
Lancaster
Charles Bright
Cincinnati
Barbara Fox Celebrates Fourth Birthday Party at Home
Shawnee notes record Barbara Lee Fox fourth birthday held Monday at home with guests including Shirley McGitchen Janice McGitchen and Janent Cremaine. The party featured a pink and white cake and four candles plus gifts. Attendees and local events mentioned include American Legion Auxiliary members and an upcoming victory game on April 17 to raise funds for soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawnee
Barbara Lee Fox
Jake Fox
Shirley McGitchen
Janice McGitchen
Janent Cremaine
Jimmy Cremaine
Judy Dotter
Tommy Ashbaugh
Carl Ashbaugh
Carol Hughes
Carol Joseph
Larry Dishon
Charles Peart, Jr
Steve Petuzzi
Laciena Petuzzi
Virginia Fox
David Earl Fox
Mabel Joseph
American Legion Auxiliary
Eagles Hall
Kathleen Byrne
Columbus
Thomas Hodgson
Joe Montell
Martin
James Collins
Dick Cremaine
Sandusky
Automobile License Plates Sold Here Saturday
Applications for automobile license plates were numerous at the local office of Deputy Registrar Fred E Hull Saturday with sales of the licensing period planned. The office will continue to serve belated applicants who must have their new plates by April 1.
Hospital dismissals and home departures noted
Bert Woods and Kimberly Logan were discharged from Cherrington Hospital on Saturday. Mrs. George Mercer of McArthur left the hospital for home on Saturday evening. Mrs. Harry Simmons of Nelsonville returned home Sunday from the hospital. Mrs. Jesse Allen of New Plymouth was able to leave the hospital Sunday evening for her home.
Thousands of Trees Planted in Hocking County
About 13 000 trees for reforestation were received by Hocking county farmers from the state nursery at Marietta. The shipment included short leaf red and white pines and black locust, with some spruce. Trees are planted by Columbus residents near western county homes and 4 H club members help care for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Hocking County
Extension Service
Marietta
Wooster
Columbus
Chauncey Seeks to Curb Scrap Iron Theft and Animal Nuisances
Chauncey mayor W dD Hines warned residents to control dogs and poultry after complaints about people taking scrap iron from vacant lots. He said iron removal requires permission and promised charges if complaints continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
W. Dd. Hines
Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary Meeting Observes March Birthdays
Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary No. 9 of United Mine Workers met in the K of P Building with Mrs Addie Tippie presiding in the president's absence Mrs Bonnie Mullins. March birthdays were observed and a potluck supper was served with attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey Ladies
United Mine Workers of America
K. of P
Addie Tippie
Bonnie Mullins
Jessie Johnson
Myrtle Tippie
Iva Hellyer
Ollie Hillyer
Emma Deal
Ethel Scott
Edna Courtney
Alice Hamilton
Flo Mullins
Jennie Courtney
Lena Cunningham
Clara Eblin
Elizabeth Slisher
Elsie Guess
Virginia Hillyer
Betty Pencelli
Death of Frank Dennis Buried at Greenlawn Cemetery
Frank Dennis aged 42 died in Columbus and was buried Sunday at Greenlawn Cemetery. Former telegraph operator for the C and O Railroad, he is survived by his wife and three daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Frank Dennis
Columbus
Greenlawn
Civille Birth of 10-Pound Daughter in Athens
Mr and Mrs George Civille announce the birth of a 10 pound daughter at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens. The baby is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs John Civille Sr Chauncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
George Civille
Mary Guerra
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Athens
John Civille
Church Choir Schedule for Easter Rehearsals
Junior Choir of Church of Christ meets Monday at 4 15 p m and Senior Choir at 7 p m for Easter music rehearsal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Church of Christ
Logan James Reedy Suffered Deep Laceration Opening Can
Local restaurateur Logan James Reedy sustained a deep laceration to a finger of his right hand while opening a can of vegetables on Saturday. Medical attention was required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan — James Reedy
Mohlers Welcome Son At Cherrington Hospital
Mr and Mrs Fred Mohler of Logan Route 4 are parents of a son born Saturday night at Cherrington Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Fred Mohler
Route 4
Cherrington Hospital
Chauncey adopts April 1 dog and chicken confinement ordinance
Beginning April 1 Chauncey residents must keep dogs and chickens on their property. An ordinance against animals running at large will be enforced with prosecutions for violations after April 1, due to garden and yard damage reported by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Poston A. to O. Club meets for soup supper at hunter home
The Poston A. to O. Club met Tuesday at the home of Misses Dolores and Olga Hunter for a soup supper. Members present included Jean Slagie Isabel Fogarassy Ethel Chiki Virginia McClellan Gladys Bettelschies Norma Clark Olga Hunter and Dolores Hunter. Sunday School at Poston Methodist Church moves to ten o clock each Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poston
Dolores
Olga Hunter
Jean Slagie
Isabel Fogarassy
Ethel Chiki
Virginia McClellan
Gladys Bettelschies
Norma Clark
Olga
Dolores Hunter
Poston Methodist Church
Chauncey Dover Band Booster Meeting Set
Chauncey Dover High School band booster group meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Sugar Creek Community Building chaired by Mrs Neva Sweeney. All interested in the Chauncey Dover High School band are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey — Chauncey-Dover
Sugar Creek
Neva Sweeney
Chauncey-Dover High School
Dover visit notes service member's family ties
Virgil Wilson of Torpedo Squadron 4 aboard the U S S Ranger spent a weekend in Millfield with his mother Mrs Wilson and sisters. A Clyde Snyder and Rhoda Cowan announce the birth of a son in Indiana Pa. Mrs Snyder formerly taught at Chauncey Dover Schools. Frank Neighbors family and Harry Oliver with Bill Reynolds visited George Neighbors in Grant Hospital Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Virgil Wilson
Torpedo Squadron 4
U.S.S
New York City
Clyde Snyder
Rhoda Cowan
Here
Indiana
Frank
Mildred
Marjorie
Harry Oliver
Bill Reynolds
Columbus
George Neighbors
Grant Hospital
Quilting Party by Ladies Aid at Methodist Church
The weekly quilting gathering of the Ladies Aid Society will be held all day Wednesday at the Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
The
Ladies Aid Society
Methodist Church
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