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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1943

Page

12

Tin Can Salvage Drive Opens in Logan May 10

Logan launches its first tin can salvage drive for war work on Monday May 10 with county trucks collecting curbside cans from 9 am. E N Turner chairs county salvage committee and expects collection to run through May 11 if needed. Cans of all types are accepted as long as ends are removed and cans are compressed before piling at the curb.

ATI Oo Messenger Athens Ohio City of Logan Logan Logan City Wood Bowen Logan Street E. N. Turner

Drive To Raise Scout Funds Starts Monday

Logan Ohio campaign for 1400 dollars to fund Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts kicks off Monday in Logan and Hocking County. Campaign chair Jack Pierce leads with R B Perkins as vice chair and Mrs Francis Roberts directing the house to house drive. Funds are split with 800 for Boy Scouts and 600 for Girl Scouts in the city and county.

M. B. Iles Logan High School C. F. Rauch

Four From Logan Inducted Into Marines

Hocking County Selective Service Board listed four Logan and Hocking County registrants from a May 3 batch of 68 inductees into the U S Marine Corps. Named are Morris Eugene Hummel Logan John William Wahl Barberton and Egene Allen Hillyer plus Paul Leroy Malone both Columbus. Two youths held for extra exams at the induction center were shifted to Army duty.

LOGAN Hocking County Charles Summery Dexter New Plymouth

Canning Demonstration Planned for Monday May 10

Ruth Bennington county home demonstration agent announced a county canning demonstration to be held Monday May 10 at 3 30 p m in the Carbon Hill School building. High school economic classes housewives and others in the district are invited to attend as food preservation for the home front war effort is discussed and various canning methods are demonstrated.

Loan Official To Interview Applicants

Clarence Fealty field supervisor for the Emergency Crop and Seed Loan office will interview applicants 9:30 to 10:30 a m Tuesday May 11 at the county extension office. He will accept applications from farmers for crop production and feed loans and invites farmers to contact him for information at the extension office on that date.

Logan Clarence Fealty James R. Smoot Fealty

Laurelville Firm Sells 100 Hogs For Sale

Logan reports George Deffenbaugh and sons of Laurelville prepared to sell one hundred head of hogs averaging over 300 pounds each within ten days as part of a major county hog operation. They also plan 50 to 60 hogs at about 250 pounds soon.

LOGAN George Deffenbaugh and Sons Laurelville

License Time Again for Cigarette Malt Dealers

Logan County Auditor Kenneth R Fitzgerald announced 1943 44 cigarette vendor licenses are being mailed to current holders. Expiry for old permits is May 24 with new licenses due May 25. Licenses cost 25 dollars. malt licenses are one dollar.

Logan Kenneth R. Fitzgerald

Wooley Brothers First To Plant Corn In Hocking County

In Hocking County the Wooley Brothers Jake and John of Falls Township began corn planting on their farm along U S Route 33 north of Logan. Ideal weather should prompt many farmers to start, and county plowing is expected to finish soon.

Logan Hocking County Wooley Brothers Jake John Falls Township U. S. Route 33

Three New 4-H Clubs Organize in County

Logan James R. Smoot and Mrs Ruth Bennington announce the formation of three additional 4-H clubs in the county. The South Perry boys club elected Cecil Karr as president Albert Karr as vice president Elmer Waltz as secretary treasurer Marion Beavers as news reporter and Robert E Shields as recreation leader. The Matinee Stitchers girls club named Dorothy Meyers as president Francis Watts as vice president Patty Swartz as secretary Betty Poling as treasurer Letha Poling and Barbara Mauk as recreation leaders and Louise Cohagan as news reporter. Officers of the Merry Maidens Club are Pauline Davis as president Betty Sheeler as vice president Irene Flood as secretary Retha McDonald as treasurer Carol Robinette as recreation leader and Nancy Perkins as news reporter.

Farewell Party For Devaults Prompts Wide North Lancaster Move

Haydenville social notes recount a Friday farewell at Mr. and Mrs. Henry Devault home before the family moved to Lancaster. Gifts were given to Mrs. Devault and Larry Devault celebrated his thirteenth birthday with a large group, plus multiple birthday and surprise parties hosted by friends and relatives. Local families and neighbors hosted gatherings, visits, and weekend stays, with church class plans and attendance at a Lovett Rhodes funeral mentioned.

Haydenville Henry Devault Devault Lancaster Wilbur Lightfoot Larry Sally Ford Mary Ford Henry Skiver Rosie Elliott Gearold Miller G. R. May Betty William Yarber Sandra Charles Vollmer Lincoln Swaim Kermit Swaim Raymond and Graham Irene Bailey Lois Catherine Lester Crothers Frank Crothers Laila Marybell Warren Junior Leroy Mace Ned Colleen Carter Sue Matheny Gene Crane Jimmie Moore Dickie Skiver Lenora Miller Betty May Catherine Bailey Pearl Bobby MacGathey Billy Seel Dolores Beougher Jo Ann Bobby Sparks Charles Chaffin Donald Turner Larry Spencer Bob Lehman Pauline Weede Martin Jerry Crothers Janet Roush Doris Farley

Logan High School Girls honored at midweek banquet

Logan High School and the Girls Athletic Association held a Wednesday banquet at the Presbyterian Church. Mothers of members attended after a dinner and program featuring music by the Girls Glee Club, speeches, and an exhib. Dance by Ohio University students directed by Miss Muriel Schochen.

Ernest Mariani Vivian Rheinscheid Karlotta Schmitter Leota Hutchison Eileen Cruise Martha Walters Harriet Kerr Mary Louise Skinner Arlene Carr Julia Jane Geiger Rosemary Brimner Margie Derr Pauline Heinlein Jeanne Mowery Wanda Bungard Catherine Fox Joan Jurgensmier Burdella Dillon Jean Hildebrandt Logan The

School Farm Help Available on Week Ends

Logan county extension agent James R. Smoot announced that county high school boys can work Saturdays and after school hours. A list of names and addresses is on file at the extension office and can be obtained by phone or in person. Many boys plan to seek full time summer jobs when school ends.

Logan James R. Smoot

Hospital Notes from local area report

Logan Mrs Maude Mason Starr admitted to Cherrington Hospital for treatment. Donald Summers Shawnee improving after major surgical operation Wednesday. Mrs James Mays Nelsonville Routle 1 underwent major surgery Wednesday afternoon, condition satisfactory. Mrs Donald Johnson and infant son Carbon Hill dismissed Wednesday afternoon. Katherine Larimer City taken to Mercy Hospital Wednesday for possible operation. Mrs Paul Smith Carbon Hill underwent major surgery at Cher rington Hospital Thursday morning. Edmond Bowen near Logan returned home Thursday from University Hospital after major surgery over a month ago. Chauncey Esther Gordon and daughter Sandra Ath ens guests this week of Gordon's parents in The Plains. Chauncey John Marshall represented the Church of God at Chauncey district meeting in Corning.

Paul Smith Carbon Hill Cherrington Hospital Edmond Bowen Logan University Hospital

Special Programs Planned In Churches of Chauncey

Chauncey observes Mother's Day in all churches with 9:30 a.m. service at First Church of Christ featuring Christine Brown leading hymns and directing choir in A Flower For You Dear Mother. Ralph Brown plays cornet. Richard Stalder offers accordion. Methodist set includes Sunday School and a program led by Frank A. Cline. Church of God to honor oldest and youngest mothers plus vocal presentations by Daisy Maiden and missionary Stanley Norris in China for 20 years. Millfield Church of Christ and Methodist also host Mother’s Day programs, flowers, and sermons. Invitation extended to all.

Chauncey Church of Christ Christine Brown Ralph Brown Richard Stalder Methodist Frank A. Cline Grace Crabtree Church of God Flowers Stanley Norris Daisy Maiden Anderson Ind China Millfield Church of Christ and

Surprise Birthday Observed at Millfield Home

Mrs Helen Gill espie received a birthday surprise from family at her Millfield home on Wednesday. A potluck dinner and decorated cake were shared, with gifts presented by daughter Mrs Margaret Simpkins. Attendees included Mrs Dorothy Howard and sons Alfred and Jimmy, Mrs Lucille Morgan and Stewart Robinette, Miss Pauline Gillespie, Miss Pathea Nye Pratt, and others. Pfc Belford H Winningman, home on convalescent furlough from Keesler Field, Mississippi, visited his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Henry Evans in The Plains after an appendectomy and a 15 day leave, awaiting transfer after duty.

Chauncey Helen Gillespie Millfield Margaret Simpkins Gillespie Dorothy Howard Alfred and Jimmy Glouster Lucille Morgan and Stewart Robinette Norman Pauline Gillespie Pathea Nye Pratt Pfc Belford H. Winnigman Keesler Field Miss Henry Evans The Plains Army Aircraft Mechanics School

Church of Christ Parish to Honor Mother's Day

The Church of Christ parish will observe Mother's Day across five churches with special music readings and a pastor led sermon. Services include Gilbert Courtney at Green's Run 9 30 a.m. and Chauncey 4 30 p.m. with choir and Friendship Class.

Chauncey Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Green’s Run Trimble Glaze Thompson Taylor Ridge Millfield

Palmer Family Furlough Honor Dinner At Clyde Pal mers Home

Clyde Palmer a Coast Guard gunners mate and Austin Palmer a Marine corporal spent a 10 day furlough visiting their parents Mr and Mrs Isaac Palmer of Mill Street Chauncey. A steak dinner Thursday at the Isaac Palmer home included Betty Lou Palmer Richard Palmer and the Palmers.

Chauncey Clyde Austin Palmer Isaac Palmer Mill St Coast Guard Atlantic Austin U. S. Marines San Diego California Clyde Palmer Minnie Palmer Betty Lou Palmer Richard Palmer

Chauncey-Thomas Savage Receives Army Honorable Discharge

Chauncey Thomas Savage returned to his mother Mrs. Mary Savage on Lexington Avenue after an honorable discharge from the army. Back injury from a mine accident caused the discharge. He had been stationed at Lincoln Nebraska.

Chauncey Thomas Savage Mary Savage Lexington Ave Lincoln Neb

May Meeting Of Millfield Ladies Aid Society

The Ladies Aid Society of Millfield Methodist Church will meet Wednesday night May 17 at the home of Mrs Lucy Hemerick with Mrs Gertrude Brown as leader. Members are asked to bring a sandwich and a cookie for the menu.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society Millfield Methodist Church Lucy Hemerick Gertrude Brown

Ministers attend Charleston Churches of God meeting

Rev. Clarence Way pastor of Chauncey Church of God joined Rev. John Bailey The Plains and Coolville churches Rev. Perkey Ath ens Church and Rev. H A Cromlish Corning Church in Charleston for a midweek ministerial gathering of the Churches of God.

Chauncey Clarence Way Chauncey Church of God John Bailey Plains Coolville Perkey Athens Church H. A. Cromlish Corning Charleston Churches of God

Relatives Visit Locally During Leave

Chauncey Robert Wallace and his sister Norma Wallace Lemon from Lewisburg West Virginia visit relatives here on Wednesday. Robert Wallace recently returned from overseas service on fur loug to visit his parents Luther and unknown Wallace in Lewisburg. They stay with aunt Isabelle Bradfield and other relatives in Chauncey Murray City Buchtel Delaware Ohio and Point Pleasant West Virginia.

Chauncey Robert Wallace Norma Wallace Lemon Lewisburg W. Va Luther Wallace Isabelle Bradfield Leonard Koenig Murray City Thomas Wallace Buchtel Delaware Point Pleasant

Mrs Henshall Visits Chauncey Family Abroad

Dora Schoonover of Indianapolis Indiana visits Chauncey to see her mother Etta Schoonover brother and sister in law James Schoonover and wife, William Young and wife, and grandmother Sarah Davis in Nelsonville. Several social events are planned during her two week Chauncey stay.

Chauncey Fred Henshall Dora Schoonover Indianapolis Ind Etta Schoonover James Schoonover William Young Sarah Davis Nelsonville Henshall

Palmer hosts two course chicken dinner on Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Palmer of Mill Street entertained with a two course chicken dinner Sunday. Covers were laid for Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kaufman Miss Stella Palmer Mrs. Floyd Palmer Clyde Palmer Austin Palmer Richard Palmer Betty Lou Palmer and Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Palmer.

Chauncey Isaac Palmer Mill St Jack Kaufman Stella Palmer Floyd Palmer Clyde Palmer Austin Palmer Richard Palmer Betty Lou Palmer

Ohio University alum Chauncey Wharton Jr. to graduate May 15

Chauncey Walter Wharton Jr., son of Walter and Elzina Wharton of The Plains, will graduate from Ohio University on May 15. He is the grandson of John Shafer and Margaret Adams of The Plains.

Chauncey Walter Wharton, Jr Walter Wharton Elzina Shafer the Plains Ohio University John Shafer Margaret Adams

Community Party Planned Saturday by Logan Rotary

Plans outline a Saturday night event at Bell Hall under Logan Rotary with a home talent show, dancing to a named orchestra, and games like bridge and ping pong. Admission is 50 cents and profits go to the Scout Girl Scout Sustaining Drive.

Logan We Bell Hall Logan Rotary Club Perkins Arrang

Program Planned at Mi Methodist Church Observes Mothers

A Sunday observance at Mi Methodist Church includes a brief program of songs and readings. Flowers will be awarded to the oldest mother, the youngest mother, and to mothers with children present. Joseph serves as superintendent of the Sunday School and Rev. Charles is the church pastor.

Chauncey Mi Methodist Joseph Charles

Enters Hospital After Serious Injury in Parkersburg

Taney, once a resident of Chauncey, has been moved to St. Joseph's for treatment after a serious illness. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Oat Wess of Chauncey and often visits Vi home here.

Chauncey — Taney Parkersburg St. Joseph’s 4

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