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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1941

Page

12

Old Shoe Campaign Led by Logan Boy Scouts Friday

Logan Boy Scout Troops organize for a citywide shoe drive to aid the needy. Troop 153 and 99 leaders oversee collections starting 9 a m. Shoes go to the WPA repair center in the Elks building for distribution in city and county.

Athens Messenger Athens Logan Boy Scouts LOGAN Boy Scout George Wolfe Waldo Durant WPA Elks First Ward Second Ward Third Ward Fourth Ward South Logan West Logan Haydenville

Rural Electrification Meeting at Laurelville

Logan reports a Laurelville rural electrification meeting Friday to discuss extending South Central Company service south of Laurelville. Line surveyed and signers obtained. company officials available. Priorities hinder supplies. the extension will serve about 25 new consumers and address repairs to individual plants until full service arrives.

Logan Laurelville South Central Company

Naturalization Exam Held Today in Logan

Logan report notes a naturalization examination scheduled for Wednesday afternoon in the common pleas court room with a Cincinnati office examiner in charge. Those listed to take citizenship tests include John Henry Dugmore Murray City John Charbo Murray City Mrs Marie Shark Haydenville and Frank Popelich Murray City. Mr and Mrs Dee Stallsmith of Toledo returned home after visiting friends here while he works as a foreman for the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad at Walbridge and Mrs Stallsmith has been ill but improving.

Logan Common Pleas Court Cincinnati John Henry Dugmore Murray City John Charbo Marie Shark Haydenville Frank Popelich Dee Stallsmith Toledo Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Walbridge

Logan Social Notes and Local Club Gatherings

Franklin Kerr Guild held its annual Thank-offering at the Presbyterian Church with Mrs. Kerwood Martin presiding. Guests included Women's Missionary Society and Maude Cook Circle, readings from Ozark Mountains, and duets by Mrs. Alfred Carpenter and Mrs. Carl Harsh. Miss Wilhelmine Deissele reviewed Across the Border. Forty members enjoyed refreshments. December meeting features a covered dish supper and Christmas program.

Alfred Carpenter Carl Harsh Jean Sibelius Anthony Toerner Wilhelmine Deissele Beulah Dix Clinton Webb John R. Pierce Rudolph Brandt Stanton Pond

Jolly Twenty Euchre Club Meets at Mrs Reinschell Home

Jolly Twenty Euchre Club of New Straitsville gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. Bartie Reinschell’s home on East Hunter Street. A potluck dinner was served at six. A lamp was given to Mrs. Reinschell. Prizes went to Mrs. Lena Smith and Mrs. Wilma Webb. guest was Mrs. Jones. Members present include Mrs. Alice Webb, Mrs. Grace Leake, Mrs. Gladys Witschy, and many others.

Jolly Twenty Euchre Club New Straitsville Bartie Reinschell E. Hunter St Flossie Lillyeo Sue Burke Bob Wilson Rose Mary Switzer Lines Essex Mabel Price Wilma Webb Lena Smith Gwen Ebertts Eva Ebertly Bess Callaham Louise Callaham Betty Koon

McAfee Couple Celebrate 46th Anniversary at New Plymouth

Mr. and Mrs. G. W. McAfee of New Plymouth marked their 46th wedding anniversary on Sunday. Guests included Georgie McAfee Jr and son Charles, Davis McAfee, Hilas McAfee, Don and Betty Smith, Irene Ward, Mrs. J. O. Barka and daughter Ella Blanche, Howard Grima, James Keenen, and Joe Pro.

G. W. McAfee New Plymouth Georgie McAfee Charles Davis McAfee Hilas McAfee Don Betty Smith Irene Ward J. O. Barka Ella Blanche Howard Grima James Keenen Joe

Priscilla Class Hosts Party and Club Meetings

The Priscilla Class of the Methodist Sunday School led a party on West St with contests won by Miss Eileen Knight and Miss Velma Devol. Guests included Miss Devol, Miss Knight, Mrs. Lew Riggs, Mrs. Irene Poling, Mrs. Geraldine Bright, and Mrs. Harbarger. Next meeting at Mrs. Poling’s home on 43 1 2 N Spring St on Monday December 22.

Priscilla Methodist Sunday School Ruth Harbarger West St Eileen Knight Velma Devol Miss Devol Miss Knight Lew Riggs Irene Poling Geraldine Bright Harbarger

Farmers Institute Planned for December in Logan

Dates set for December 11 and 12 in Logan with sessions at Pocahontas hall on East Main Street. Speakers include John Grierson of Hillsboro and Mrs. Bert White of Columbus, a recent naturalized citizen originally from Denmark. Grace Orr to direct music. students from West Logan Webb Summit and Nickel Plate to participate. A program will be issued soon.

Logan Farmers Institute Pocahontas Hall E. Main St John Grierson Hillsboro Bert White Columbus White Denmark Grace Orr West

Former Resident Is Called to Service

Logan Ray Paul Dollison of Cleveland son of Mr and Mrs Paul L Dollison will report to Camp Perry on November 28 for induction into military service He has worked for the Cleveland Corporation and has lived there He registered in Cleveland

Logan Ray Paul Dollison Cleveland Paul L. Dollison North St Camp Perry Cleveland Corporation

Soldier stationed in Texas sends armadillo shell gift

Logan Man, stationed at Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas, sent his parents Mr. and Mrs. Earl Columber a basket made from an armadillo shell. Columber has served nearly a year and was recently on furlough.

Ft. Sam Huston San Antonio Texas Earl Columber Columber

Hocking Boy Scouts To Hold Yearly Meeting

Logan Hocking District Boy Scouts announce their annual meeting on Wednesday December 10 at 6 30 p m in the Masonic Temple social rooms. Parents and sons at grouped tables will share a potluck supper with prizes for best decorated tables and largest parent turnout. An outstanding speaker will attend plus group singing and movies.

Logan — Hocking Boy Scouts Masonic Temple Scout Movement Chamber of Commerce Bob Scanland W. D. Braddock

Library Board Names Bowling Green Woman as Director

The Logan Library Board appointed Hallie Grimes of Bowling Green to temporarily head the Logan library replacing resigning Horstene Gibson who left to become librarian at Blume Memorial Library in Wapakoneta. Grimes is on leave from Bowling Green for the rest of the year as the board interviews candidates amid salary concerns and statewide librarian shortages.

Library Board Bowling Green Gertrude Bliss Logan High School Grimes

City Schools Dismissed for Thanksgiving Vacation

Logan city schools closed this afternoon for the Thanksgiving vacation. They will not reopen until next Monday morning.

Logan — City

Apiarists Meet in Laurelville November 28

Beekeepers gather in Laurelville November 28 with emphasis on beekeeping and orchard work. Charles A. Reese, state apiarist, will deliver the keynote address.

Logan—Beekeepers Laurelville Charles A. Reese

Dorothy Schaal Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Miss Dorothy Schaal of W. Main Street was discharged from St. Anthony Hospital in Columbus and returned to her home Tuesday following a recent surgical operation.

Logan Dorothy Schaal W. Main St St. Anthony Hospital Columbus

Funeral Rites For Miss Vail On Thursday

Miss Elizabeth Vail 67 died at her home on E Hunter Street after a 14 year illness. A Western Union operator for 34 years she retired due to poor health. She sang in the First Presbyterian Church choir and belonged to several clubs. Survived by sister Mrs E B Nutter Columbus and brother Charles M Vail Detroit. Funeral 2:30 Thursday at Woodard Funeral Home with Rev Cecil Harding Jones and Rev Stanley W Wiant. burial Oak Grove Cemetery.

Revival Continues at First Church of God in Logan

Revival at the First Church of God on S Culver St Logan continues with daily services at 7 PM each evening including Saturday starting this week.

Logan Church of God S. Culver St

Haydenville Festival Presented by Church and School

Haydenville plans a Thanksgiving Festival in the Community Hall on Friday evening November 28. The Haydenville Community Church and Public School collaborate with the school band choirs and Logan male quartet performing. Booths, admission fee, door prize and favors announced. A large crowd is expected.

Haydenville Logan

Hemlock Grove Social And Personal Notes

Hemlock Grove reports the Sewing Club meeting with Mrs. Homer Midkiff on Friday night. Guests included Orville and Paul Midkiff of Nelsonville and caller couple Mr. and Mrs. Jewell Story with children.

Hemlock Grove Sewing Club Homer Midkiff Orville Paul Midkiff Nelsonville Wilbur Jewell Story H. E. Perry Porter Midkiff Miles FE. Hoon New Marshfield Ziba Midkiff Emmett Hawk J. J. Will R. V. Heilman Betty Heilman Bunker Hill Bert Romine Carol Leen Story Wilbur Midkiff

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