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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1944
Page
17
War Bond Drive Planned. School Stamp Campaign Noted
Earl H. Elberfeld, chairman of the Hocking County War Finance Committee, announced dates for the Fifth War Loan campaign from June 12 to July 8 with a national quota of 16 billion dollars. A school stamp drive aims to finish a pupil stamp book by year end, earning membership in the Back Your Hero Club and a certificate sent to a service member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger
Athens
Ohio
Hocking
Elberfeld
LOGAN
Earl H. Elberfeld
Hocking County War Finance Committee
Rev Grueser Conducts Jacob Mohler Rites
United Brethren Church minister Rev. A N Grueser led funeral services for Jacob Mohler at Leonard Funeral Home on Tuesday afternoon. Mohler died at his home in Green Township Saturday morning. Pallbearers included Homer Montgomery Joe Carpenter Paul Hansel Homer Ruble Ralph Poling and Frank Garrett. Burial followed at Oak Grove Mausoleum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
A. N. Grueser
United Brethren Church
Leonard Funeral Home
Jacob Mohler
Green Township
Homer Montgomery
Joe Carpenter
Paul Hansel
Homer Ruble
Ralph Poling
Frank Garrett
Oak Grove Mausoleum
Green Reports for Pre-Induction Exam
Charles Edward Green reported at Fort Hayes Columbus on Tuesday morning for pre induction physical exam according to an announcement from the Selective Service Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Charles Edward Green
Short Street
Fort Hayes
Columbus
Selective Service Office
Five Men Injured In Ohio Fuel Gas Explosion
Five employees of the Ohio Fuel Gas Company were treated for burns after a flash explosion near Union Furnace in Logan on Tuesday. Injured workers from Sugar Grove, Rockbridge, and South Bloomingville suffered first and second degree burns while a transmission line crew relayed a creek crossing on a suction line. gas remaining in the pipe and a sledge hammer spark are blamed for ignition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LOGAN
Ohio Fuel Gas Company
Union Furnace
Herbert Schneider
Sugar Grove
Tracy Heft
Rockbridge
Lee Kraft
Pearl Anger
South Bloomingville
J. E. Daubenmier
Certificate of Title Office Reports April Receipts and Activity
In Hocking County the certificate of title office reported 164.45 collected for April, with 115.85 turning over to the County Treasury and 48.60 to the state. Fourteen certificates of title for used cars were issued, 59 mortgages filed, and 74 mortgages cancelled. No new car transactions were reported. Complaint and probate notices follow regarding the estate of Sarah J. Love and related legal proceedings. Sealed bids due May 18, 1944, for Avon Place improvements in Athens Ohio with bid bonds and contract safeguards required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Hocking County
Mary Andrews
Molly Mae Moore
Henry L. Moore
Sadie
Wilkes
Sarah J. Love
Athens
Ohio
Ladie BE. Wilkes
Eetate
Dee
John F. Newcomb
Local Service Men From Logan District Recall Furloughs and Assignments
Sgt. Donald Souders left Logan after a 10 day furlough spent with his parents to report at Camp Brucker Alabama after visiting Virginia. Sgt. Bob Pickett and Pvt. Ralph Cox plan to report to Camp Claiborne Louisiana following a 30 day furlough. Sgt. William Ennis is on a 14 day furlough in Colorado with his wife. The Krannitz brothers are scattered: Joe in India, Jack in England, Bob in Hawaii, Paul remaining in Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Donald Souders
Emery Souders
Rt. 2
Camp Belvoir
Virginia
Souders
Alabama
Camp Brucker
Bob Pickett
Ralph Cox
Camp Claiborne
Sergeant Pickett
Private Cox
Auba
Trinidad
William Ennis
Carson, Colo
Robert Ennis
Ennis
Colorado
Krannitz Boys
Jacob Krannitz
Joe
India
Jack
England
Bob
Hawaii
Paul
Birth notices from Hocking County and surrounding areas
Logan S Sgt and Mrs Alan E Adair announce a son Allen E Jr born at Cherrington Hospital Monday. Grandparents are William Lehman and Craig Adair of Russell Beery. Everett Chessman Nelsonville and wife announce an eight pound son at Cherrington Hospital Tuesday. Hubert Lappen Columbus and wife announce a daughter born at St Ann's Hospital last Thursday. Lappen, former Hocking County prosecuting attorney, now serves in the Navy. The Lappens have another child, a son named Dan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Alan E. Adair
Allen E., Jr
Cherrington Hospital
William Lehman
W. Second St
Craig Adair
N. Walnut St
Russell Beery
Hubert Lappen
Columbus
St. Ann's Hospital
Lappen
Hocking County
Navy
Lappens
Dan
Avon Place paving project authorized in Athens Ohio
The Athens Ohio council enacts to proceed with Avon Place improvement from East State Street north line to the corporation line. Plans, specifications and profiles on file. bonds and assessments to be levied over ten years. emergency measure to obtain bidders and materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon Place
Athens
Ohio
East State Street
Corporation Line
Corporation
Director of Public Service Safety
Public Service
Thene
Peene
Im. F. Good
Marri
Chook
Logan Band Scores Hit In Spring Concert Program
Logan senior high band directed by Harrie Lee Bland delivered a strong spring concert. The program opened with The Star Spangled Banner and featured A Little Bit of Pop by Hayes with strong applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Harrie Lee Bland
Hayes
Bland
New Members welcomed to Harrington Presbyterian Church
Logan brief notes describe two new members Mrs Floyd Duffey and Mrs Willard Lyke joining the Harrington Class at a regular monthly meeting. Miss Jessie McManigal Ruth Heft and Mrs Paul Collison were hostesses. Devotions led by Mrs R H Allison and lesson by Dessa Hanna on the Second Commandment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Keller
R. H. Allison
Fanny Spars
Seth Sloan
Ceci H. Jones
Carl Brown
Jay Nimon
Merle Karshner
Arthur Dollsmatch
Bess Mutchmore
Harry Bell
Dessa Hanna
Hester Lee White
John McBroom
Social Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Hosts
Mrs. William Patchen entertained at her North Mulberry Street home on Monday evening. Attendees included Mrs. Camille Messmore Mrs. Virginia Belt and Miss Mary Alice Coleman. Mrs. Loren Schorr also joined. Logan visitors and residents from Logan Route 4 and Route 2 were noted for Tuesday calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Patchen
North Mulberry Street
Camille Messmore
Virginia Belt
Mary Alice Coleman
Loren Schorr
Logan
Laurel Cliff Notes Activities and PTA Elections
Laurel Cliff notes report a quarterly Cambridge meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Jacobs and Betty Heath. Parkersburg visits by Mr. Diehl and Mrs. Buck include a Dr. Harris consultation at St. Joseph Hospital. Proceeds from a school event reached eight dollars. The P T A elected officers: President Mrs. Guy Cole Vice President Mrs. R V Howell Secretary Mrs Walter Schriber Treasurer Mrs Allard Pratt. County Council P T A meets May 4 at the local school. Mrs. Dale Congreve visits from Pomeroy. Mrs. Helen Leifheit hosts Laurel Cliff Health Club on May 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Cliff
Pearl Jacobs
Betty
Dale Heath
Cambridge
Lou Diehl
Charles Buck
Parkersburg
Diehl
Dr. Harris
St. Joseph Hospital
P.T.A
Guy Cole
R. V. Howell
Secretaary
Walter Schriber
Bull Run
Allard Pratt
Harrisonville Road
County Council
Dale Congreve
Pomeroy
Mary Colmer
Helen Leifheit
Straitsville Class To Give Play Friday
Straitsville high school seniors perform the class play Belles in Waiting with Sue Strain Martha Ross Janie Callahan Lois Brown Clarence Dicken Lena Dixon Bob Denney Marvin Webb Mary Shuttleworth Kate Hartman and Bob Porter in the cast. The event caps week of activities including band and glee club concert. Proceeds fund new musical numbers for the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Straitsville
Belles In Waiting
Sue Strain
Martha Ross
Janie Callahan
Lois Brown
Clarence Dicken
Lena Dixon
Bob Denney
Marvin Webb
Mary Shuttleworth
Kate Hartman
Bob Porter
Bea Hamrick
Cherrington Hospital
Thomas S
Seni
George Powers
Barberton
Coonie Powers
Clarence Grandy
Navy
Great Lakes
Wilma
Eddie
George Hay
Gladys Howdyshell
Logan
Earl Ambrose
Columbus
Bill Fletcher
William Sprankle
Ball St
Shuttleworth
Old Town Road
William DeVol
Harry Price
Sam Price
Pat Williams
Ruth Green
Babe Essex
Athens
Pat
Russ Maple
Mr. Maple
Dick Trimble
Port Hueneme wedding alters Camp Shelby plan
The Plains reports Mr. and Mrs. Mike Bartoe Jr announce the marriage of their daughter Glenna Lenore Bricker to John Ferguson Reid at Port Hueneme California rather than Camp Shelby Mississippi. Also updates on Don E. Johnson’s 12 day leave and visits by local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Plains
Mike Bartoe, Jr
Glenna Lenore Bricker
John Ferguson Reid
Port Hueneme
Calif
Camp Shelby
Miss
Pfe
Don E. Johnson
Camp Chaffee
Ark
Gilbert Johnson
George Allen
Ray Harris
Zanesville
Clarence O’rourke
Betty Louise
Velma Spencer
Roger Lee
James Robson
Peggy Louise
Richard ,Lee
Clarence James
Murray City
Mike Bartoe
Betty Wilcox
Nora Chapman
Daugher
William Finnerty
Mayor Hears Two Traffic Crash Cases
Logan mayor Denzil Weitner fined Camden Davis of Route 1 ten dollars plus costs for a Saturday night accident on Rt. 75 involving a truck driven by Davis and a car driven by Lawrence Harden of South Logan. Davis faced reckless driving charges. Charlies Roberts of Columbus and Orville Ballinger of Logan Rt. 2 also appeared. their Sunday morning collision on West Hunter Street resulted in an agreement on damages with no charges filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Denzil Weitner
Camden Davis
Davis
Lawrence Harden
South Logan
Rt. 75
Charlies Roberts
Columbus
Orville Ballinger
Rt. 2
West Hunter St
Sugar Cane Oil Process Claims Fuel From Plants
A U.S. scientist announces a process to convert plants into coal and petroleum. From 100 long tons of dry sugar cane the method yields about 2500 gallons of gasoline 3000 gallons of middle oils and 1000 gallons of lubricating oils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Ewington Briefs Highlight Local Church and Visits
Mr and Mrs Emmit Sprouse and Mrs Helen Sprouse with daughter Margaret Ann attended Nazaren e Church Sunday night. Sheriff Robert Potter searched for a house intruder at Marion Woodall's home and spent the night in the neighborhood. Homes of Mr and Mrs David Haley were also entered while they were at church. Clifford Unree and children visited her parents in Gallipolis Sunday. Francis Cottrill and children visited his parents in Radcliffe Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewington
Emmit Sprouse
Helen, Sprouse
Margaret Ann
Nazarene
Robert Potter
Vinton County
Marion Woodall
David Haley
Clifford Unree
Gallipolis
Francis Cottrill
Radcliffe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rev. Grueser
Ryn USA
Monocaps
Athens Pharmacy
N. Court St
Green
Certificate of Title Office
Public Service Safety
State of Ohio
A. N. Johnson
City of
Marietta
Rardin Bros
Athens, Ohio
Logan District
8Th Air Force
Flying
Achmer
Germany
USAAF
NEA
Mrs
Harry Thomas
Now & Thurs
Hesperus
Technicolor
Nelson Eddy
Charles Coburn
Constance Dowling
Bieset
Shelley Winter Eh Hl
Carmen Amaya Eo
Cartoon
Paulette Goddard
Fred Macmurray
Americas
A&p
America
A&p Coffee
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Straitsville
Paul Filco
Mildred Turlik
John Turlik
Duquesne, Pa
Joe Vessalo
Ewington Briefs
Zenners
Floor
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