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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1945

Page

16

Logan Band Members Honored for Service

Seventy members of the Logan Band Boosters Club gathered for the final meeting of the group with a six o'clock pot luck in the high school cafe. President Washington Bowers announced senior members receiving keys and announced officers for the coming term.

Earl Blake Peggy Sanderson George Hanner Ned Kreig Wilbur Lanning Janet Sweazy Winona Frazer Carol Robinette Calvin Pollick Bob Wells Maxine Sinott Lucille Warner George E. Carr Janice Barker Clare de Lune

Service Men of Hocking County report for training

Earl Blake son of Mr and Mrs Oliver Blake Arlington Ave left Monday to report for boat training at Great Lakes Hospital Apprentice 2 c Wally Saving transferred from the U S Naval Hospital at San Diego to Key West Florida

Earl Blake Oliver Blake Arlington Ave Great Lakes Wally Saving U. S Naval Hospital San Diego Calif Key West Florida

Two Are Sentenced In Logan Courts

Logan's John Statum of New Plymouth was arraigned before Magistrate Frank St Clair and pled guilty to fornication and assault, fined 200 dollars and costs, and sent to 90 days in county jail. Paul Howdyshell of Logan RFC was arraigned before Mayor West Provman ia for reckless driving, admitted the charges, and was fined 10 dollars and costs.

Logan John Statum New Plymouth Rt. 1 Frank St. Clair Harold Cruea Letha Cruea Paul Howdyshell Logan Rfc New West

Scouts Take Lesson in Vegetable Cookery

Logan Scout Troops No 4 and No 1 joined for a cookery lesson on combined vegetables led by instructor Miss Betty Newton. Troop leaders were Mrs Merrill Haney Mrs Eugene Muller and Miss Martha Steele. Attending girls included Marilyn Meyer Catherine Davis Velma Durant Marjorie Kornmiller Shirley Osler Rachel Sanders Wilma Bowenes June Gardner Mary Schrader Gloria Wallace Naomi Chute Nora Hartsough Sue Kanade Marjorie Krieg Virginia Norris Eileen Philips Carol Risch Sue Shawwalter Joan Smith June Smith Lois Ann Thompson and Dorothy Wells.

Virginia Norris Eileen Philips Carol Risch Sue Showalter Joan Smith June Smith Lois Ann Thompson Dorothy Wells

Decree in Henderson Case Reported

Columbus news accounts say Judge Richard Cameron granted Mrs Louise Henderson a divorce from Judge Phillip Henderson on adultery. He plans a three member committee to study possible disbarment. Mrs Henderson received a property settlement and 10000 dollars alimony. No hearing entry in Hocking County courts.

Births in Logan Area Announcements

Mr and Mrs Donald Bowers announce a 10 pound son born Saturday night named David Leroy. Route 1 residents. Mr and Mrs Earl Fooling of Logan Route 2 welcome a daughter born Monday morning. Mr and Mrs Alma Burt at 349 Hocking Ave announce a 12 pound child born Monday noon.

Logan Donald Bowers David Leroy Route 1 Rockbridge Earl Fooling Alma Burt Hocking Ave

Lady Freed From Gas By ERB HELP Says Change Helps

A woman describes her stomach as a gas factory before using ERB HELP. After taking the 12 herb remedy, she reports no gas or bloating, headaches, or constipation, and meals agree with her. Betts Cut Rate in Nelsonville promotes ERB HELP as a new medicine.

State Geologist Speaks to Rotary in Logan

Dr Wilbur L Stout state geologist visited Logan to discuss Possibilities of the Hocking Valley at the Logan Rotary Club meeting. Phil Farne led the program with special guests C D Shafer Athens Steve Kenna St Clairsville O L Grammere R L McGiffert and Kenneth Moore of Logan. Ford Hack to lead next week's program.

Logan Wilbur L Stout Columbus Hocking Valley

Stiverson Injured In Traffic Accident

Cpl Wayne Stiverson sustained minor injuries in a late Saturday night crash on State Route 33 at Route 180 intersection. He rode with Mrs Charles Keinzle returning from work at Curtiss-Wright in Columbus when their car side swiped a cattle truck owned by Pickaway Livestock Cooperative driven by Morton Virgil Call of Circleville. Sheriff Floyd Duffy and deputies Jack Waldron and Lewis Price investigated the scene.

Logan Wayne Stiverson Cp. Stiverson Charles Keinzle Gallagher Ave Kemzle Curtiss-Wright [Eens Columbus Pickaway Livestock Cooperative Morton Virgil Call Circleville Floyd Duffy Jack Waldron Lewis Price

Logan Brief Personals and Society Notes

Logan residents and visitors are listed in a long weekend roundup. Mrs Eat Hood and daughter Joan visited Mid dleport guests of L B Higgins while Mr and Mrs Humphrey hosted several relatives including George Humphrey of Columbus. Bus Woodard, 86 in the U. S. Engineering Dept, will depart for duties in Washington D C after three years touring states as heavy equipment instructor. Lancaster and Columbus figures appear in hospital visits, church society meals, school inspections, and a Mother’s Day program with flower presentations by Logan Eagles.

Eat Hood Joan Middleport L. B. Higgins Charles Ruble Dayton Veterans Hospital Logan Charles Rutchie Oliver. Neibling Foster M. Sims Columbus Bus Woodard Fort Jackson D. C South Atlantic U. S. Engineering Department United States Bus Union West P.T.A Eleanor Durr Kenneth Leroy Chaffin Kenneth Chaffin Haydenvlle Sheltering Arms Hospital Peat Goodlive Carl Brown N. Spring St Charles Struble Washington, D. C Mary Baker Ee Stanley Baker North Spring It Paul Galvin Paula Jane Nelsonville Marietta Hospital Howard White Warner Ave Jo L Louthran Willis Dicken Seaman Marvin Dicken M. H Cherrington Lakeside Della Bishop Craig Adair M. H. Cherrington Miriam Dunnick Ann Clark Warren Bright Adair Col. Bell Harry Bell Logan Eagles Leonard Chapel Victoria Phelps Pansy Cine Leona Jeffrey Carl Bell Mateus Lohr St Anthony's Hospital Perry Moody Mr Moody Dave Evans Jacksonville

Logan Social Notes Highlights Spring Rushees Event

Logan hosts a spring rushing party with Lucie Warner Kathryn Fox and several rushees in attendance. A program featured songs and contests with Marion Dones winning prizes while a refreshment committee organized by Mary Ann Moore and others served treats. Also covered are a Scout Mothers day event and a Marine veteran’s home visit, plus a birthday surprise for Jean Ann Prather.

Logan Sigma Phi Gamma Sorety Lucie Warner Kathryn Fox Nancy Pond Janet Sweazy Bob Dick Judy Wilbur Lanning Pauline Mow Earl Blake Bob Allen Columery

Gilliland Dies at Enterprise After Short Illness

Charles Wesley Gilliland, 77, died Monday at his home in Enterprise after a month long illness. He moved from Columbus to Enterprise six years ago and was a retired railroad worker. Survived by wife Matilda, daughter Letha Daugherty of Enterprise, son Edward Kenneth and grandson in Chicago, brothers Merton of Nelsonville and John of Columbus, sister Sofia Anthony of Middleport. Arrangements by Heinselman and Son.

Logan Charles Wesley Gilliland Enterprise Gillland Columbus Matilda Letha Daugherty Edward Kenneth Chicago Merton Nelsonville John Sofia Anthony Middleport Heinslein and Son

Chairman Announces Clothing Collection

Harry L Smith, chairman for the United National Clothing Collection, announced Monday that one car load, 16,000 pounds, of clothing were packed and sent to the government warehouse Sunday. Smith thanks volunteer workers and Logan citizens for cooperation. The clothing will be checked and sent to foreign countries.

Logan Harry L Smith United National Clothing Collection Smmth

Logan Boy Injured While Crossing Street

Logan Ronald Worthman, a boy around school age, was injured Saturday evening while crossing at the Spring and West Second Street intersection. He was struck on the head by a long pipe extending from the back of a backing truck. The driver did not stop, and city police conducted an investigation. The child is the son of Mrs. Glenn Worthman of 193 West Second Street.

Logan Ronald Worthman Spring and Second St Glenn Wi

Hocking Men Are Inducted Into Armed Forces

Eleven Hocking County registrants left Logan for final induction into the armed forces after a farewell breakfast hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary. George Carr spoke for the Legion. Selective Service Board members attended. Recipients received testaments from the Hocking County Ministerial Association. Ray Albert McMullen led the group. Contingent members include Neal Clinton Berry, Robert Wayne Gottke, Jack Evin Harris, Merle Huffines, Kenneth Edwardes, Clarence Krumlauf, Denver Mahoney, Wayne Ralston, Donald Walls, and Howard Irvine Wine.

St Johns Pupils Give Final Play Cinder Ella

Pupils of St Johns parochial school rehearse the close of term play Cinder Ella. Mothers craft colorful costumes as the cast reads likeable axioms in an evening of wholesome entertainment. Cast list to be announced. performances scheduled for Sunday May 27 and Monday May 28 at the school hall.

Logan St. John's Parochial School

Mother Receives Army Chief Mother’s Day Greeting From France

Mrs. Evelyn Lattimer of 38 Watkins Street received a Mother's Day message from Brigadier General Forrest H Lattimer commander of the 53rd Troop Carrier Wing in France. The general praised the unit’s mission in the European Theater and wished her a Happy Mother's Day and the speedy return of her son. Her other son Arthur serves with the Medical Corps in Germany and Robert McNamee, in England, sent greetings to Mrs. A B McNamee of 431 Madison Street.

Evelyn Lattimer Wat Kins St Beach USA S3ré Forrest H Lattimer Tthis France 53Rd

Henry Frank Dies at 94 in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Henry Frank aged 94 died this morning at his son Carl Frank’s home in Carbondale after living there 15 years. He was the oldest Knight of Pythias in Ohio and a member of the 1st CCF Lodge. His wife Mary preceded him. survivors include one son nine grandchildren six great grandchildren and a grandson killed in action last year. Funeral arrangements set for Friday at Connett Church with burial in Asbury Cemetery.

Nelsonville Henry Frank Carl Frank Carbondale Pythias Ohio C.C.F. Lodge Mary Stout Funeral Connett Asbury Cemetery

Nelsonville Seeks War Bond Support Monday Drive

Nelsonville starts the Seventh War Loan drive Monday May 14 under Ralph Cook with a city quota of 122 310. Solicitors and volunteers in four wards are listed with captains and numerous helpers to speed the campaign, aiming for early decisions and few repeat calls.

Nelsonville Ralph Cook Blake Mechem James Patton Stanley Mechem Grace Kelch Fred Mulligan George Barrows Willis Wolfe Roy Tomlinson Carl Coakley L. A. Davis Withiam Dean J. L. Webb Estel Crabtree O. T. Milholland Gilbert Circle Raymond Patton James Knight Margaret Johnson Frank Jackson W. H.hyde Kenneth Orwiler Charles Shafer Mary Nelson Third Ward O. P. Bingman Edward Sharp W. M. George Mable Shafer Arthur Burgess Clarence Sowers O. B. Carpenter Wiliam Myers E. Carter E. G. Bond Ward Earl Washburn Flossie Crawford Margaret Jones Donald Dunkie Helen Stewart Converse Crawford Mable Tignor

Diplomas Handed To 16 At Carbon Hill High

Sixteen seniors including 14 girls and two boys will receive diplomas at Carbon Hill High School commencement in the school gym Friday evening May 25 at 8 o clock. Charles W. Cookson of Troy will deliver the address. Senior activities include class night May 16 and baccalaureate May 20 at the Methodist Church with Rev. W. M. George preaching.

Nelsonville Carbon Hill High School U. S. Navy Charles W. Cookson Troy Methodist Church W. M. George Furst Methodist Church Keith Ayers Joan Brooker Bonnie Jean Clark Myrtle Cunningham Frances Corby Betty Lou Johnson Evelyn Levins Audrey McManaway Mary Lou Nutter Geraldine Rutherford Ramona Rutherford Jane Shelton Alice Smart Don Smith Dorotha Spencer Jetta Wiliams

Nelsonville Social Notes NELSONVILLE officers meet for rehearsal tonight

Nelsonville notes report Eudora Chapter No. 72 CES will meet at the Masonic Temple for rehearsal at 7 30 p m Tuesday. Personal items include Marie Alford of Indianapolis visiting her mother Jennie Lehman and sister in Logan, plans for substitute teacher Karl Huprich, and news of Elizabeth Shannon Overton's May 5 operation in Vincennes and improving. Mr and Mrs Charles Warren Haydenville and their children hosted weekend visitors from Nelsonville and Columbus with James Warren and Virginia Butterfield attending.

Nelsonville Eudora CES Masonic Temple Marie Alford Indianapolis Ind Jennie Lehman Diamond Manan Barney Logan Karl Huprich Doras Pergrin Nelsonville High School Pergrin Martha Perry Millfield R. D

Dishong Home Gutted By Fire In Nelsonville

Fire gutted a five room house at 791 Poplar Street owned by Tad Levering and rented by Mrs. Florence Dishong early Monday evening. Dishong was away when the blaze started and origin undetermined. Fire Chief Dana Windon said walls were asbestos and slate exterior. interior damage heavy from water and breach cuts to reach the plate.

Dishong Nelsonville Poplar St Tad Levering Florence Dishong Dana Windon

Nelsonville Soldier Wounded in Italy April 28

Pfc. Robert Hopstetter, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Hopstetter of Nelsonville route 1, was slightly wounded in action in Italy on April 28. He is with the 752nd Tank Battalion of the Fifth Army and has been overseas for 28 months.

Nelsonville Robert Biopatetter F. Hopstetter Nelsonville Rt 1 Italy War Department Pfe Hopstetter 752Nd Fifth Army

Two Faculty Members Are Resigning From Nel sonville School

Nelsonville High School coach Carl W. Dupler resigns and East School first grade teacher Daisy B. Cline resigns as read and accepted by the City Board of Education. Kenneth Kinneer remains as manager of the community swimming pool for the coming season with opening date and rates to be announced. Routine bills were allowed.

Nelsonville Carl W. Dupler Nelsonville High School Daisy B. Cline East School City Board of Education Kenneth Kinneer

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