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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1944

Page

7

Induction Breakfast Before Navy Training in Logan

In Logan a group of 25 men led by deputy sheriff Frank Larimer was inducted into the Navy yesterday. At a breakfast before departure by bus, Navy sailors Lester Derr and Robert Redd spoke on boat training expectations. Rev. Chester Newcomb presented testaments from the Hocking County Ministerial Association, while George Carr and Charles Wright of the Selective Service Board offered brief remarks. American Legion Auxiliary hosted the meal.

Chester Newcomb First Nazarene Church Hocking County Ministerial Association George Carr Selective Service Board Charles Wright American Legion Auxiliary Charles Struble Harry Brown Walter Huffman Jacob Keller Byron Waldron Byron van Atta Harry Thomas

Logan District Service Men Report Letters From Camp

Logan and surrounding families report service members in World War II. S Sgt Virgil L. Linn writes from a German camp dated February 10 describing good conditions, schooling, games, and news of former Chicago and Nelsonville friends while awaiting missions and Air Medal recognition. Other notes include John Bownes visiting family, Pfc James Schrader killed in Italy, Sgt Herbert E. Engle promoted, Paul E. Krannitz leading 56 pre induction group, and Pvt Lawrence Hansley Jr on ten day furlough from Camp Livingston Louisiana.

Logan Pearl Linn Third Street Virgil L. Linn Nelsonville Chicago War Department John Bownes Seabees W. Hunter St Ben Schrader N. Market St James Schrader Italy Herbert E. Engle Camp Swift Texas Paul E. Krannitz Fort, Hayes Columbus Lawrence Hansley, Jr Camp Livingstone Louisiana

Injuries Reported in Columbus Auto Crash

Miss Pernadine Eberst, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Eberst, injured in an automobile accident at Bryden Road and Miller Ave Columbus. She was taken to St Francis Hospital and is employed at the Columbus Army Depot. Lois Blackford of Nelsonville admitted to Cherrington hospital for tonsillectomy. Eugene Miller, son of Mr and Mrs G H Miller, suffered a left wrist fracture while using a tractor on his father’s farm. treated at a local physician’s office.

Logan Pernadine Eberst Ed Eberst Bryden Road Miller Ave Columbus Eberst St. Francis Hospital Columbus Army Depot Lois Blackford Nelsonville Cherrington Hospital Eugene Miller G. H. Miller W. Hunter St

Car Stolen From Parking Space in Logan

Mrs. Kilburn Iles of E Main Street reported her car stolen from a South Market Street parking space between 8 30 and 9 30 p m Tuesday night. Police were notified of the theft.

Iles Logan Kilburn Iles E. Main St South Market St

Two Nights for Senior Class Play "The American Eagle"

The Senior Class presents The American Eagle on Thursday and Friday evenings at 8.00 p.m. Two different casts of girls perform while male roles stay the same. No reserved seats. Director is Miss Bartelle Hamilton.

Logan Bartelle Hamilton

Logan Play Day Held at Logan High School Field

Miss Joan Gosling physical education supervisor for Logan schools arranged Play Day on the Logan High School athletic field. The High School Band participated as 250 grade school students joined in activities with assistance from the Girls' Athletic Association members.

LOGAN Joan Gosling Logan Schools Logan High School Girls’ Athletic Association of High School

Lodges Plan Mother's Day Program Friday

Odd Fellows and Rebekahs urge attendance at a Mother’s Day program Friday evening May 12 in the IOOF Hall. Supper is served at 6 30 p m followed by a social hour and program.

LOGAN Odd Fellows Rebekahs IOOF

Logan Brief Social Notes

Mrs Walter Savings hosted the Twice a Month club at 36 S Culver St. on Tuesday evening with Mrs Carl Judy substituting and winning first prize. Second prize went to Mrs Frank Judy. Refreshments followed. next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Rectenwald in two weeks with regular members listed.

Ed Eberst Joe Thomas Judy Ada Krieg Rectenwald Club Clarence Blosser Midland Place Harley Meyer Frank Harden John Pierce Henry Dague Harden Pierce Roswell Perkins Harry Bell Clarence Schemp C. S. Matheny Judson Shriner Dallas Kinser James Barker

Tuesday Evening Embroidery Club at Mrs Woodruff Home

The Tuesday Embroidery Club met at Mrs Walter Woodruff on West Street with Mrs Ralph Vagnier as host and president. Guests enjoyed motion pictures from the Wagniers western trip while four attendees shared a lap lunch. Next meeting set for May 23 with Mrs Williams hosting.

Walter Woodruff West Street Ralph Vagnier Vagnier Orland Summer John Columber Wagniers Mary Francis Nelsonville Martha Ordway Monroe Mich Mary Wolfe Lulu Jones Logan Columber Stella Barker Lawrence Hankinson Summer Woodruff Jennie Tschudy Lewis Williams Williams

Nelsonville Man Pleads Innocent in Assault Case

Nelsonville resident William Badwell pleaded not guilty to assault and battery at the mayor's court on Wednesday. He was bound over to the grand jury under a $500 bond, furnished, after an affidavit by John Lightfoot.

Nelsonville Wm. Badwell Miles Howe John Lightfoot

President of City Council Enters Navy

Logan City Council held a regular meeting Tuesday night with Keith Schultz resigning as president due to Navy induction the next day. The mayor must name a successor or the council may fill the vacancy within 30 days. Finance Committee wage legislation to be introduced next meeting. Treasurer Knapp reported $47,237.48 balance as of April 29 and Auditor Chase noted cash of $30,504.71.

Logan Keith Schultz Schultz Finance Committee Margaret Knapp Chase

Church Circle Meets At Toole Home

Twenty four members of the Mary Circle of the WSCS met at Mrs. Francis Toole�s home on Church Street Tuesday evening. Mrs. Charles Lyke opened with prayer, devotionals led by Mrs. Toole, and a program on Methodist homes and missions by Mrs. Pollock. Guests included Mrs. Edward Spackey and Mrs. Bert Bell.

Ida Scudder India A. T. Spears C. E. Pollock Edward Spackey Bert Bell

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