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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1944

Page

10

Armistice day activities noted in Logan event list

Logan leaders and Kiwanis guests gather for Armistice day observances led by Lt Cmdr George Carr and Legion members. Speakers include Ens Rott Graham H D Clapper and Homer Clapper with calls for church and factory participation to honor veterans and support future military training.

Logan Armice Kiwanis Club Tuteday Ens. Rott Graham H. D. Clapper Lancater Boyd’ Wright Supt George Carr Mee Harry Bato Aaniand Hit'Darnoiahaa Rexral Legion Logan Logan American Legion Harry Eaton C Partment

Armistice Day Observed and War Bond Drive Planned

Armistice Day will be observed with closing of the Bank and Logan Post Office on Saturday in sympathy for the European conflict. County officials announce a countywide drive to raise 428000 in War Bonds, with volunteer workers visiting homes from November 1 through December 15. Local township and village chairmen are named across Ellis, Green, Perry, and surrounding townships to organize the effort.

Logan Earl Elberfeld Hocking County War Finance Committee Elberfeld Europe Lowan—Farmers and M Bank Hocking County Visi Afer Fear Securities Murray City Frank Murphy Laurelville Vilage Eiberfelder

Family Saved by Barking Of Their Dog

Logan residents recount a morning fire at the Williams home on Middlefork Road. Their shepherd Jack barked to awaken Aaron Williams, his wife, and five to thirteen year old children, who escaped via a porch roof and ladder as neighbors aided. The six room house and most valuables were destroyed, with Mrs Williams scarred by burns. Red Cross provided warmth and clothing while school and farm losses were noted.

Logan Aaron Williams Tneir Jack Williame Middlefork South Perry Lipstake Williams John Sakola Ladresville Red Crowe Red Cross Cmiiaren Willams

Music Group Organized in Logan for Initial Meeting

The newly formed Mother Singer Growtyne led by Mrs George Care with Minnie La Bowen at the piano held its first meeting at the West School on a Wednesday night. Attendees included multiple Mrs titles and Mik Lawrence Herber, newly elected president who could not preside due to a Louisiana visit. next meeting set for November 14 at 7 30 p.m. with a plan to invite more mothers.

Wayne Raiston Lavon Goodlve Martha Steel Mik Lawrence Herber Louisiana Ste Heiner

Hocking Districts Exceed War Goal

Logan residents of Carbon Hill surpassed the Hocking County War Chest quota as announced by Virgil W. Martin, county drive chairman. Total contributions reached 245.45 against a 198.00 quota, with Carbon Hill committee members listed plus township and ward areas near reaching targets.

Dave Christian Martin Enterprise Laurelville Rockbridge Oreville-Gore Salt, Creek Marion Laurel Lagan City

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