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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1943

Page

12

Logan High Sophomores Stage Series of Drama Offers

Logan High School sophomores present a group of plays under Miss Alice Frasch and Miss Mary Eyerman. Performances include Murder in Reverse, Poor Henry, and upcoming titles such as Let's Make Up, Low Bridge, A Month's Notice, New Schools of Wives, Mildred Is My Name, Juniors Mustache, and Speaking to Father with casts listed.

Logan Logan High School Alice Frasch Mary Eyerman Murder In Poor Henry Marcia Holzapfel Tom Hammer Bob Heinze Betty Lou Karshner Ned Krieg Clarence Walker Ruth Risch Doris Woodard Louise Wright Dorothy Steele Joanne Walker Jeann Allberry Ruth Collins Dorothy Dalton Dena Spencer Dick Judy Bill Morehead Lois Unger Mary Jane Lanning Jean Foreman Beatrice Lash Herman Ellis Audrey Stephenson Bonnie Hicks Tommy Brandt Thelma Daubenmire Bertha Hartgock Kenneth Hupp Father Fred Jacoby Sue Hall Ilm Clutton Pattie Walsh

Feed Shortage Hits Hocking County Farmers

Logan reports a winter long protein feed shortage for livestock with no near relief. County extension agent James R. Smoot urges farmers to boost hog production with pasture. He cites alfalfa red clover sweet clover and soybeans as key legume for hog pasture and notes pasture can cut protein needs by about one third.

Logan Hocking County James R. Smoot

Adams Rites Wednesday

Last rites for E. A. Adams age 71 are set for Wednesday at 2 pm at Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church. Adams died Sunday at his daughter's home Mrs. William Rheinseheld in the village after weeks with pneumonia and complications. Burial will be in Elk Cemetery. Survived by wife, three children, two sisters and eight grandchildren.

Funeral Rites Planned for Thomas Rayner

Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Leonard Funeral Home for Thomas Rayner 50 World War I veteran who died Friday morning at Veterans Hospital Dayton after a long illness. Rev A W Grueser will officiate with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Leonard Funeral Home Thomas Rayner Veterans’ Hospital Dayton A. W Grueser Oak Grove

Townsend Club No 3 Rally Planned at Mackee Hall

Logan residents are invited to a Townsend Club No 3 rally Tuesday at Mackee Hall. A program of entertainment is set, and refreshments will be served after the meeting.

Logan Logan ‘Townsend Club

Miners Return to Work Under Federal Supervision

President declares coal production will not be stopped and miners will work under government operation. Ickes acts as referee and manager raising questions about War Labor Board jurisdiction amid walkouts and a potential six day week compromise. Key issues remain wage increases, underground travel pay, and unionization of minor bosses.

Ickes War Labor Board WLB UMW Perkins United Mine Workers

Logan Social Notes Highlight Club Events and Hostesses

Saturday luncheon hosted by Mrs. Walter Brehm with Miss Eleanor Durr presiding over business matters. Mrs. Brehm shared experiences as a Congressman's wife and recounted a Chinese Embassy reception with Madame Chiang Kai Shek. Other notes cover SDC Club meetings, upcoming gatherings, hospital visits, and a marriage promotion as Mrs. Alfred Boals’ husband is promoted to corporal.

Walter Brehm Eleanor Durr Brehm Washington Mrs. Brehm Chiang Kai Shek Amaassador Wei Madame Wei Madame Chiang Kai Shek

Sew-So Club Meets At Mrs Peterson's Home

Mrs. Joe Peterson hosted the Sew-So Club at 311 Midland Place Thursday evening. Members shared sewing and casual conversation before a lunch was served to Ruth Whitcraft, Eileen Edwards, Dan Matheny, Lucille Walker, Joe Hansel, Audrey Walker, and Ethel Liff.

Joe Peterson Midland Place Ruth Whitcraft Eileen Edwards Dan Matheny Lucille Walker Joe Hansel Audrey Walker Ethel Liff

Navy Specialist Furlough Visit After Athens Stop

Carl D. Burt Jr. a Specialist First Class in the U S Navy spent a few hours in Athens on furlough before reporting to Great Lakes Naval Training Station. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Co D Burt of Bartlett. Red Cross workers are producing surgical dressings for the U S Army. Mrs Walter Brehm hosted a Tourist Book Club meeting at the White House Friday evening.

Glouster Carl D. Burt, Jr U. S. Navy Athens Great Lakes Naval Training Station Great Lakes Co. D. Burt Bartlett Red Cross Walter Brehm U. S. Ithe White Army

Two Ohio soldiers in German camps write home

Two Hocking County youths reported missing in the North Africa campaign have contacted their families from German prison camps. Pfc Clarence E Primmer writes from somewhere in Germany that he is well and hopes to be home soon after being missing since February 17. Mrs William Bond of Haydenville has also received a letter from her son Wilbur Red Bond stating he is in a German camp and has been missing since March 17 while serving with the U S Army in North Africa.

Logan Hocking County Clarence E. Primmer George Primmer Germany William Bond Haydenville Wilbur Red) Bond North Africa

Three Youths Die in Gas Incident at Rockbridge

Prominent Rockbridge High School athletes William Graham and his brothers along with Couch died in a gas accident. Graham helped win the 1942-43 Hocking County basketball title. Couch had volunteered for military service and was to undergo a final Columbus induction physical. Funeral services will be held in Rockbridge and Lancaster with interment at London, Ohio. survivors include parents and multiple siblings.

Rockbridge High School William Graham Hocking Couch Armed Services Columbus Young Couch Rockbridge

Union Furnace Personal and Social Notes

Union Furnace notes report a marriage announcement for Florence Dannison and Lloyd Himmerman at Nazaren e Church Logan. The column lists many local visits, family gatherings, anniversaries, births, and dinners across Union Furnace and nearby towns with names and places such as Columbus Logan Nelsonville Haydenville Lancaster West Virginia and addresses of families attending events.

Union Furnace Florence Dannison Lloyd Himmerman Nazarene Church Logan Harold Schwarz Marilyn Ann Raymond Grinstead Mason West Virginia William Kennedy Clara McClain Mary Woodgeard Robert Groves Odessa Groves Ernest Murray John Murray Lancaster Arthur McQuaide Columbus Charles Clark George Geiger Larry Brent Geiger Martha Lowry Wayne Dowles Timmy Maynard Simpson Michel Nelsonville J. R. McGuire Alden Seibert New Straitsville Dan Reinshel Robert Bryan United States Navy O. H. Bryan Bob Harold Bryan Addison Frey Shirley Powers Charles Salts Hamden James Frey Robert Shaw U. S. Army Elmer Shaw Frank Shaw Earl Loomis Carl Hull William Sparks Paul Terry Earl Anthony Della Bateman Harold Austin McGee Helen Thomas Ruth Bickle Walter McGee Jacob Ginther Gertrude Haydenville Harold Dyer Mary Kennedy Cecil Burroughs Creola Ted Kennnedy

Dover Citizens Go Over Top in War Bond Drive

The Chauncey Dover Township Second Victory Loan Bond committee reports sales totaling 13 625 00, excluding payroll deductions. County chairman Fred H. Sands applauds the Chauncey Dover effort and local citizens for surpassing expectations. Committee members include Max Wilson Gilbert Courtney W D Hines Erle Bridgewater Denver Bricker Paul Fiske Homer Johnson Chauncey H O Mc Daniel Rex Nagle Ben W Simpkins and Charles Sanders Millfield.

Chauncey Chauncey- Dover Township Max Wilson Gilbert Courtney W. D. Hines Erle Bridgewater Denver Bricker Paul Fiske Homer Johnson H. O. McDaniel Rex Nagle Ben W. Simpkins Charles Sanders Millfield

Chauncey Howard Brothers Carnival Sets Up in Chauncey

The Chauncey Howard Brothers opened a carnival Saturday on the Howard lot beside Abdella's in Converse Street and plan to stay about a week before moving to a new engagement. Miss Mae Reeves and Miss Naomi Cheeseman of Nelsonville visited Chauncey over the weekend with Mrs. Lara Tucker and Miss Pauline Robinson.

Chauncey Howard Lot Abdella’s Converse St Mae Reeves Naomi Cheeseman Nelsonville Lara Tucker Pauline Robinson

Mrs Simpkins Injured After Fall at Parish House

Mrs Reena Shafer Simpkins of Chauncey suffered serious back and head injuries in a fall down the Church of Christ Parish House steps onto the cement sidewalk Friday night. She was removed to her Lexington Avenue home. X rays were taken by Dr C N Sanders. The incident followed a farewell party for the Simpkins family bound for Point Pleasant. Her condition today is improved.

Chauncey Reena Shafer Simpkins Church of Christ Lexington Ave C. N. Sanders

Hocking Men Sent To Posts

Logan Hocking County men ordered to report for U S Army duty April 23 have been assigned to camps nationwide per Ft Benjamin Harrison reception center. Donald E Williams to Camp Robinson Arkansas. Carl Evans Harold D Evans Paul E Lytle George Stuart Harold Klinger Wayne W Goodlive Fredrick Primmer Jr Paul Sauders and Dale F Jewell to Greensboro North Carolina.

Army physical tests set for Logan and Hocking registrants

Plans have been completed for the physical examination of 53 Logan and Hocking County registrants at the courthouse Wednesday night. Selective Service officials report that additional names may be added, likely volunteers, and notifications have been mailed to registrants.

Logan Logan and Hocking County Court House Selective Service

Choir Rehearsal Planned at Chauncey Church

The Church of Christ in Chauncey calls a Monday evening rehearsal at 7 o clock for Mothers Day music next Sunday. Mrs Christine Brown choir director asks all members to attend.

Chauncey Church of Christ, Chauncey Christine Brown

Ladies Aid potluck at Methodist Church all day Wednesday

The Ladies Aid Society of the Chauncey Methodist Church hosts an all day potluck dinner at the church on Wednesday. Members invite neighbors to share dishes and fellowship.

Chauncey Rens Viking Lane Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church

Ohio Youth Council Retreat Draws Representatives

Miss Betty Courtney from Lancaster Chauncey and a senior at Ohio University attended the May Retreat at Camp Indianola near Lancaster. She spoke for the Ohio Church of Christ Christian Youth Fellowship and the Athens County Youth Council. Mabel Lee and Ruth Beverage of Athens also represented the Athens County Youth Council along with delegates from all organized Youth Council counties in Ohio.

Chauncey Betty Courtney Ohio University Ohio Christian Youth Council Camp Indianola Lancaster Ohio Church of Christ Christian Youth Fellowship Athens County Youth Council Athens County

Bricktown Team Defeats Mill St in Close 15 14 Baseball Tilt

Bricktown Team beat Mill St 15 to 14 in a tight Saturday baseball game. Key Bricktown players Wen Bricktown Edward Collineth Russell Junior Pennel Roscoe Terry Cunningham Hillyer Franie Stewart Crosser Jack Pennell led the offense. Mill St features Mullins Wid Canter Don Jack Cunningham Pau lan Taylor Don Se Pitchers were Kenny A and Junior Pennel.

Chauncey Mill St. Jean Wen Bricktown Edward Collineth Russell Junior Pennel Roscoe Terry Cunnington Hillyer Franie Stewart Crosser Jack Pennell Mill St Mullins Wid Canter Don Jack Cunningham Paulan Taylor Don Se Kenny Brick

Sweeney Family Visit Highlights Local Hospital Update

Chauncey Charles and Mary Helen Sweeney with Rey and Rev. and Mrs. Phillips visited Mrs. Sweeney at the Osteopathic Hospital in Marietta. Mrs Sweeney, who suffered a stroke on her left side several days ago, showed only slight improvement.

Chauncey Charles Mary Helen Sweeney Rey Phillips Ona Mae Sweeney Marietta Aternoon Sweeney Osteopathic Pital

Plains CHAUNCEY May Meeting Focus On Are So Noisy

The Plains Child Study Club gathers May 4 at 8 PM at Mrs. Paul Tipton home with Cynthia McDonald hosting. Maude Micha leads discussion on Are So Noisy from Magazine and members bring completed blocks. ANNOUNCING BIRTH CHAUNCEY Mr and Chesser Evelyn James welcome a daughter at Creek home.

Plains Chauncey Plains Child Study Club Paul Tipton Cynthia McDonald Maude Micha Chauncey Mr. and Chesser Evelyn James Creek

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ae Logan High School Marine Corps Women’s Reserve Adams Loreeee Mrs. Dalton Edward Dalton SDC Cluir Carl Wahl Margaret Harrison Pat Weiss Donna Busch Dwight Dupler Wahl Dalton Weiss Charles Eberst Club Minnie Moore State Federation Allen Adams Nellie Allen Adams Independent Protestant Church Miss Moore Harriet Gillan University Hospital Ray Keairns Oak Hill Jessie McManigal Harrington Miss McManigal Carl Brown Paul Collison Charles Yontz Sherman Lyke Mary Martha Circle Alfred Boals City Clyde Boals Book Club Mebats Jeep and Jills Willys-Overland Victory Toledo Jeep-Making Dover Goldberg Dr. KR K. Jauch Worstell Bldg N. Court St Zenner’s Zenners Bricktown Mill Mrs. Sweeney
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