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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1946

Page

2

Prime violator identified in forest fire rules

In the first ten months of 1946 there were 92 forest fires in the 200000 acre Forest Service protection area spanning Athens Hocking Perry and Morgan counties. Public carelessness, from smoking and matches to brush burning and railroad sparks, is blamed for the rise. Fire destruction harms trees soils wildlife and recreation while the service maintains towers and warning systems and plans public education next spring.

Nelsonville—Iin Forest Service James Seward Seward York Dover Trimble Athens County Starr, Green Ward Hocking County Falls Gore Monday Creek Salt Lick Coal Perry County Morgan County Fire Protection Service The Forest Department Camp Nelson Nelsonville R. W. Hosfield Richard S. Moore Longstreth Lester Briley Carbon Hill Carlos Smith New Straitsville

Election Data Is Announced in Nelsonville Campaigns

Campaigns for state district and county offices close with Tuesday polling. Party headquarters will stay open all day. Republicans and Democrats held public meetings and a Saturday rally with a parade led by the high school band. Speakers included Lewis E. Day and Walter Tigner.

Nelsonville Dew Hotel Lewis E. Day Chillicothe Walter Tigner State General Assembly Athens County

Glouster Readers Attack Levy and Teacher Pay

A Glouster letter argues the three mill levy won t raise teacher salaries or hire better qualified staff. It questions sick leave, training levels, and prior borrowing, urging a vote against the levy and for Herbert in state races.

the Messenger Glouster General Fund Lausche Herbert Ievy Masterson Leo Gouster

Legion Post Sets Armistice Day Parade in Nelsonville

Glenford Dugan Post No. 229 of the American Legion meets at 7 45 p m at post HQ. Commander Wilbur D Mender says 1947 dues are due to Adjutant J O Steenrod or Finance Officer Corwin Cookson. Legion to participate in Armistice Day program and parade. veterans invited to join and help ensure a successful day. Parade assembly time to be announced later this week.

Nelsonville Glenford

Grill Waitress Is Charged Selling Minors

Emma Keplar of Saratoga Grill pleaded guilty on arraignment for selling intoxicating liquor to minors under 21. Sentence withheld. Affidavit by Patrolman Everett Hewlett. Two other intoxication pleas: Guy Fellum fined 30 dollars plus costs, Charlies Wright 25 dollars plus costs. Frank Walton charged with quarreling and fighting. Marion E Simonton fined 5 dollars for highway defacement. Simonton also drove across a new center line while operating a truck.

Nelsonville Emma Keplar H. E. Wilson Saratoga Grill Everett Hewlett Guy Fellum Charlies Wright Frank Walton Chauncey Marion E. Simonton State Highway Patrol Simonton

Steenrod Hosts Weekend Social Guests in Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs S S Steenrod entertained Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs Walter Oberdorfer Lancaster Milton Berry Cincinnati and Mr and Mrs Paul Shearer of this city. They planned to reunite with Mrs J A Dolan from Oakland California who arrived ten days ago for a visit. During the war Oberdorfer and Shearer were stationed in Oakland and Mrs Paul Shearer and Barbara Steenrod worked westward to meet.

Nelsonville S. S. Steenrod Walter Oberdorfer Lancaster Milton Berry Cincinnati Paul Shearer Steenrod J. A. Dolan Oakland Calif Oberdorfer Shearer

Portland Personalities Share Weekend Travels and Visits

Mrs. W. C. Moser returned to California after two weeks with parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Swan. Colleagues and relatives, including Clarence Price in Columbus and the Kusie family, visited area residents over the weekend. Various residents traveled to Barberton, Marietta, East Liverpool, Pleasant View West Virginia, and Parkersburg, with others from Torch and Detroit stopping by.

Portland W. C. Moser California Harry Swan Alfred Cornell Liverpool Charles Hilton Jimmie Rose Patterson Pleasant View W. Va H. O. Harper Parkersburg R. D. Johnson Torch Henry Detroit, Mich Raymond Co. E. Johnson Wilkie Larson Ravenswood

Sunday School Attendance in Rocksprings Area

Community notes report 47 in Sunday School last Sunday. Local residents visit relatives across Jacksontown Piketon Dunbar W Va Middleport and Grange Hall plans note a community institute at Grange Hall on November 12 at 9 30 am.

Rocksprings Mark Grueser Flora Goetz Mattie Fichberger Herman Grueser Sophia Whitlock Ray Croy Flora Radford Amos Leonard Dorothy Betty Lester Taylor Jacksontown

Annual Logan 4 H Dinner Slated for November 19

The Logan Kiwanis sponsored 4 H advisors banquet will be held November 19 at the Logan Clay Product Co clubroom. Speaker John Wiley of Ohio State University, former Air Force pilot with 53 missions over Germany, leads the 4 H National Rural Youth Organization. James Smoot announces the event, with Stanley Baker chairing the agricultural committee.

Logan Kiwanis Club Logan Clay Product Co John Wiley Ohio State University Wiley Air Force Germany Stanley Baker James R. Smoot

Logan Police Arrest Four in Saturday Actions

Four Logan residents faced charges after a Saturday police action. Litten Lawrence paid $5 and costs for intoxication, Emerson Withem posted $25 bond for reckless operation and must appear for arraignment, Lester L. Blake paid $15 and costs for speeding, and Harry M. Deibie was fined $100 and costs for driving while intoxicated. All arraignments occurred before Mayor Denzil Weltner. A car owned by William Henry near Logan was reported stolen and recovered, with its right rear fender damaged.

Logan Litten Lawrence Lancaster Emerson Withem Lester L. Blake Columbus Harry M. Deibie Denzil Weltner William Henry N. Market St Chevrolet

Mrs William Leyshon Returns From Hospital

Mrs William Leyshon returned to her E Second St home Saturday from Lancaster Municipal Hospital where she had been a patient for the past two weeks. After convalescing she will leave for North Wikesboro NC November 12 to live with her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs J W Leyshon, who plan to drive to Ohio next.

Logan William Leyshon E. Second St Lancaster Municipal Hospital

FSA Employees Plan Dayton Meeting on Farm Programs

Miss Enid Swarner and Mr. James Rimelspach from the local FSA office will attend a Dayton meeting this week to discuss transferring Emergency Crop and Feed Loan and FSA activities to the Farm and Home Advancement program. The session is set for the Biltmore Hotel.

Logan Enid Swarner James Rimelspach FSA Dayton Biltmore Hotel

Patient Returned From Cleveland Clinic After Amputation

Logan Ray E. McDonald was brought home by Roberts Ambulance Service from the Cleveland Clinic where he had been for six weeks. The former C. and QO conductor had his left foot amputated during the illness.

Logan Ray E. McDonald Roberts Ambulance Service Cleveland Clinic Henrietta Ave McDonald C. & QO. Railroad

Halloween Party for Sons Honored by Mrs Hammon

Mrs John Hammon hosted a Thursday afternoon Halloween party for her sons Jack and Billy. Children enjoyed games contests and refreshments were served to Karen Gribble Nancy Vance Paul Rutter Mary Jo Rutter Carol A Hunsacker Chris Myers Linda Reddick Terry Hood Jimmy and Charles Lanning.

Logan John Hammon Jack Billy Karen Gribble Nancy Vance Paul Rutter Mary Jo Rutter Carol A. Hunsacker Chris Myers Linda Reddick Terry Hood Jimmy Charles Lanning

Tuesday Meet Planned By Booster Organization

Nelsonville Boosters Club will meet Tuesday at 8 p m in the high school building to discuss plans for the annual football banquet.

Booster Nelsonville Nelsonville Boosters

Betts Hosts Church Missionary Society Meeting

Mrs. Frank Betts of Watkins Street will host the Woman's Missionary Society of the Church of Christ on Thursday November 7 at 7 30 p m. Assisting hostesses are Mrs. Dix Powell and Rev and Mrs L E Evans. Mrs Catherine Figgins will lead the program.

Nelsonville Frank Betts Watkins St Woman's Missionary Society of the Church of Christ Dix Powell L. E. Evans Catherine Figgins

Mrs Pettit Admitted for Observation at Hocking Valley Hospital

Mrs Carl Pettit was admitted Saturday to Hocking Valley Hospital Logan for observation and treatment. Friends may write her in room 26 at the hospital.

Nelsonville Carl Pettit Hocking Valley Hospital Logan

Loyal Woman's Class Meets Tuesday at Mrs Ray's Home

Nelsonville report Loyal Woman's Class of the Church of Christ will gather at 7 p m Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Mary Ray on Washington Street.

Nelsonville Loyal Woman's Class The Church of Christ Mary Ray Washington St

Clerk Lists Polling Place Officials in Hocking County

Logan and other precincts in Hocking County announce polling place officials led by clerk Miss Blanche England. Presiding judges include Logan 1A Charles B Hull 1B Anne Collison 1C Marguerite Steward 1D Gertrude Schempp and many more across Benton Falls Gore Green Laurel Marion Perry Laurelville Salt Creek Starr Carbon Hill Coalgate Jobs Murray City Monday Sand Run Washington and other precincts.

LOGAN Hocking County Blanche England Board of Elections Charles B. Hull Anne Collison Marguerite Steward Gertrude Schempp Marcus Kerr Otta Jake James Larimer Mary Eby Vivian Shaw Charles Eaton, Sr Clara Blosser Benton J. J. Johnson Enterprise Jessie Ansel Falls Ruth Nixon Mason Campbell Gore Orland Mohler Goodhope E. Stuart Green Murray Phillips Glen Farley A. Lehman Laurel McKinley Hansen Marion Calvin Poling Harold Daubenmier Perry Lloyd Whisler Laurelville Don Thompson Salt Creek Clifford Johnson Starr Wm. Primmer Charles Woods Josh Clark

Carl Price Dies at 33 in Logan

Carl Price 33 of Union Furnace died Sunday noon after a several week illness. He was son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Price 420 N Orchard St and formerly partnered with brother Ernest in Price Transfer Co. He belonged to United Brethren Church Mingo Lodge F and A M and Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity. Survived by wife Helen Wolfe four children two sisters and his parents. Services Wednesday afternoon at his parents home. Woodard funeral directors to announce arrangements.

Logan Carl Price Union Furnace Mr. Price Lewis Price N. Orchard St Ernest Price Transfer Co United Brethren Church Mingo Lodge F. & A. M Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity Helen Wolfe Raymond Jack James Patricia Margee Price Floyd Pierson Woodard Funeral Directors

Logan Girl Scouts Hold Halloween Party

Mrs. George E. Carr led songs and dances as Girl Scout Troop 5 hosted a Halloween meeting in Logan on Thursday. Refreshments were served to Marilyn Armstrong Judy Arnold Jessie Lee Brown Annette Davis Myrna Derr Shirley Derr Helen Marie Funk Marlene Griffin Lorraine Holgren Marilyn Powell Charlotte Reider Bonnie Jean Scharder Nancy Shaw Elaine Seel Barbara Vore Nancy Wolfe Verna Wells Judy Clapp and leaders Mrs. Tom Armstrong Mrs. Vern Robinette and Mrs. Arlie Brimner.

R. R. Lanning to Head Kiwanis Program Group

R R Lanning will serve as program chairman of the Kiwanis dinner meeting Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Logan Clay Product Clubrooms. Lanning, chairman of the inter city committee, announced Carroll Lewis of White Cross Hospital Columbus will be a guest speaker.

Logan R. R. Lanning Kiwanis Logan Clay Product Lanning Inter-City Committee Carroll Lewis White Cross Hospital Columbus

Logan Social Notes Highlight Local Club Meetings

Logan page reports Mrs R E Kiearns hosting the Saturday Club with Miss Florence Bort presenting on Modern Trends in Women's Clubs. Miss Minnie Moore named program leader for next meeting on Modern Trends in Education. Senior Choir at the Methodist Church held an organization meeting with Halloween themed decorations and a monthly social hour planned. Weekend guests at the Connor home included Miss Patricia Connor and Miss Zeta Connor with accompanying friends and colleagues from Mt Carmel Hospital and Wright Field.

Logan R. E. Kiearns Florence Bort Minnie Moore Miss Bort D. A. Rannelis Lena Mc.Neal Cincinnati Russell Berlin Carlos Gaffin Wilhelmine Deissie Walter Brehm Ralph Poston Emerson Poston Marcus Kerr Miss Moore Bort Methodist Church Kenneth Bright C. W. Swengel Ballard Shumate Richard Farmer Grace Adcock Bertha Oberle Delbert Marshteller Lyle Hall Robert Kinney Meredith Gano Shumate John Connor North St Patricia Connor Mt. Carmel Hospital Zeta Connor Wright Field Dayton Patricia Inez Reed Mt. Carmel South Bend Ind

Tourist Club Hostess Dinners For Members And Guests

Mrs. Robert Work acted as hostess with a 6 o clock dinner at Pritchards for the Tourist Club. Guests included Mrs. J A Smith Mrs M S Pond and others with an afternoon program at the Workhome featuring a paper by Mrs George Hengst on Our Economics a current events quiz by Miss Mary Louise Bowen and singing led by Mrs Allen Adams.

Robert Work Pritchards Tourist Club J. A. Smith M. 8. Pond Anthony Toerner Russell Berlin C. D. Notestone William Strentz Minnie Moore Jessie McManigal W. C. Adair Walter Kleinschmidt EF. Hunter St George Hengst Mary Louise Bowen Allen Adams Marcus Kerr R. R. Lanning J. W. Woodard Robert Kenny Lester Risch F. Meade Bowen Maud Hack John Wellman C. S. Bright J. G. Cole

Family dinner at Sater home hosts out of town guests

A Sunday gathering at Mrs. A. M. Sater’s home at 240 North St. drew visiting relatives from Columbus. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Will and their son, Mon ford, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bond.

A. M. Sater North St M. S. Will and Son Monford Charles Bond Columbus

Local Residents Planned Salem Trip and Visits

Mrs. William Ramsey of 55 S High St plans a two week Salem trip beginning Tuesday. Miss Winnie White of Columbus visited her brother and sister-in-law on S Market St. Out-of-town students and several Ohio University affiliates were guests in Logan and Athens. Mr and Mrs Russell Witsaman moved from Haydenville to North Canton. he is a former Haydenville Natco plant superintendent.

William Ramsey S. High St Salem Winnie White Columbus Fred White S. Market St Logan Catherine Fox St. Marys of the Springs Peggy Sanderson Business College Patricia Green Jeanette Green Eugene Brown Tom Grooms Dick Buntz Ohio University Athens Russell Witsaman Haydenville North Canton Witsaman Natco

Local Custodian Fractures Toe at Starr Washington School

Bert Ingmire of Union Furnace fractured his right great toe while on duty as custodian at Starr Washington school. He was treated at a local physician’s office Friday.

Logan Bert Ingmire Union Furnace Starr-Washington

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Constipation Relief

An Ohio doctor promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable laxative that cleanses bowels and improves bile secretion to aid digestion. The ad claims widespread patient success and urges trial tonight with 15 or 30 cent pricing.

Ohio F. M. Edwards Dr. Edwards

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the Public Forum Legion Post Nelsonville Social Notes Portland Personals Will Plan Dayton Mrs. Betts Rs. Pettit Daugherty York Township Democratic Club Grover Lewis Sound of Warriors of Peace Voice of the Army Far East Japan U. S Manila Tokyo Momote Los Negros Kwajalein Leyte Red Star Division Korea New Guinea Sansapor Luzon Philippine Islands Japa Attu Okinawa Titm Airborne Division the Angels Mindoro Marinduque Islands Corregidor Fortress Guadalcanal New Georgia Vella LaVella Civil Service Room Bidg Athens, Ohio Earnest Shaw Coalgate John Swyers Thomas Lanning Murray City Floyd Keeton Murray Matt Foard Romaine Clary Charles Shultz Washington Albert Mahoney Logan Girl Scouts P. J Beasley CO Connors Mrs. Sater Isles of Pines Army Democratic Tigner State Representative Committee Jack Monks 11Th Airborne Division
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