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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1944

Page

7

Land to be sold for back taxes in Hocking County

Delinquent lands in all townships of Hocking County are to be offered at public sale. County officials led by Stanley Baker, Robert N White and Kenneth B. Dieterald applied to the common pleas court for forfeiture order. Announcement of the sale line will be made later.

Logan—Swier Sanas Hocking County Ottiais State of Ohio Stanley Baker Robert N. White Kenneth B. Itagerald County Board of Revisions Common Pleas Court

Saturday Club Meeting Plans Luncheon and Local Talks

Logan reports Mrs D A Rannells hosts a Saturday Club luncheon at Pritsh ards Restaurant at 1 pm followed by a panel at the Rannells home on E Hunt St titled The Club Woman Looks at National Problems. Officers of Miller Grange were elected with Mason Holloway master and other posts announced. A Kiwanis program is set for Tuesday evening at six at the White House with speakers to follow. A legal notice portion notes a petition filed with court regarding rights and defenses pending by January.

Kinser Bridge Club N. Market Street Clinton Webb Judson Shriner 4Iléa Smith Sam Primer John Lee James Kreig Frank ‘Harden Archie Bangert Minnie Moore Sion Donald Francis John Well J. W. Woodard Fred Powell Emma Well + man George Hengst E. ©. Pettit Edward Godafrey Miller Grange Logan Millers Chapel Grange Mason Holloway Grant Harden Ralph Rheinscheid Ry Walker Indy Stew ‘Ard Beatrice Lash Velma Shaw Mary Duffy Walter’ Bray Nell Shaw Jack Daugherty Pomona Janice Sueinerman Ceres JoAnn Nixon Norma Gleason Harley Meyer Wiwanis Club Stanley Baker Sateman Kiwanis White ‘House Es Fel Crabtree Nelsonville Yee Sehand

Deaths Exceed Births In Hocking County Last Month

Logan area vital statistics report shows 15 births and 12 deaths in Hocking County outside Logan during the month. Sons born to Smith, McCune, Edwards, Bruce, Wagner, Mason, Diehl, Bidwin, Swackhare families. Daughters born to Hicks, Frauser, Smith, Eveland families. In Logan city three births and eight deaths. sons to Hinerman and Steward. daughters to Myers. Delayed registrations listed for Beougher and Smith families.

Logan Hocking County Health Department Okey Smith Ernest McCune Lester D. Edwards Henry S. Bruce Louis H. Wagner Earl Mason John A. Diehl Ralph E. Bidwin Rollie Swackhare Ruben’. Hinerman Charles W. Steward John K. Myers Walte M. Beougher Kenneth Smith

Rutland Personal Mention and Local Social Notes

Rutland residents share weekend visits and activities in a long list. Students from the Rutland music department attend a Cincinnati Symphony concert in Athens. Notables include Mrs M E Rathbur and the Patterson family at church conferences in Portsmouth. Several families host or visit in Charleston Logan and surrounding. Edna Kennedy on furlough from Washington D C visits parents in Rutland. Funeral services are set for a former San Ro resident, with details of the service and cemetery.

Rutland Rutland School Athens M. E. Rathbur Lawrence ‘Schmitt C.C. Patterson Methodist Church Portsmouth Clarence Chase Charleston Beulah Bales Leon Sster Gerald Graham Judson White Clarrence Chase Judy Eva Welsh Branch McCormick I Kennnedy Ira Barker Hilah Barker Sadie Graham Lucille Hysell Janet Edna Kennedy Washington, D. C Ira Kennedy Earl Hutton Holzer Hospital Bruce Oliver Ed Oliver Berth Cremeans Ea. Nelson Dale Nelson Tillah Barker Logan Aulton Sweny San Rn Tenn Swensy Daniel Hyeel Columbus Chaves Fellowship Church Rim Unth Davis Genevia Eutevia Shider Colt Irs Viviant Thompeon Pell Iim

Sooners Clinch Title With 20-0 Victory Over Jayhawkers

Oklahoma's Sooners powered to three touchdowns and a 20-0 win over Kansas varsity, drawing 4300 spectators. The victory guarantees at least a share of the Big Six Conference title for Oklahoma.

Sooners Titl Lawrence Kans Oklahoma Kansas Jayhawkers

Unbeaten Ohio small colleges era ends in Indiana rout

Miami University saw its unbeaten run end as DePauw defeated them 13 to 7 in Greencastle. Ohio State and Wilberforce remained active, Otterbein beat Capital 32 to 1 to claim a perfect Ohio Conference record, and Denison nudged toward a service championship with one defeat by Miami. Wilberforcebeat West Virginia State 25 to 12, leaving Kenyon as the only Ohio team without a win.

Redskins Hoosier Tigers Ohio Ohio State Wilberforce Michigan Fort Benning Miami Dio State Rede ‘Kins Eaton Otterbein Denison Capital Cervinals Big Red Anther Cardinals Wayne University Sam Sid Gilman DePauw Schimmel Pfenig Oberlin Anappet Ohio Wesleyan Yeog Kenyon West Virginia State

Church Aid Society Meets for November Program

Logan church Aid Society gathered Thursday evening at United Brethren Church with Mrs John Keller leading the November program on Thanksgiving. Topics included Changes in Our Thanksgiving by Mrs Robt Wright and Thanksgiving in the Dark by Mrs Geo Hanner. Dorcas story, solo Count Blessings by Emogene Hanner, closing prayer by Mrs A N Crueser, business session led by Mrs James Reese, entertainment committee of Mrs Clarence Paulipe and Mrs Aris Tie.

Amies RR. Lanning S.C. Bright Roy Stallamith Samuel H. Dillon Arthur Green Law Reynolds Walter Haas Trobutt Webb Devo Tons Mathew Verne Robinette Worthington George Wolfe John Leach Wilhelmina Deissele Eleanor Durr Clinton Swengle Mary Walker A. N. Crueser James Reese Clarence Pailipe Aris Tie

Logan Eagles Send Service Gifts to 125 Members

Logan-Cam posse secretary of Logan Aerie 2168 FOE and members wrap double decks of cards as Christmas gifts for more than 125 aerie members in military service. Christmas greetings from the merle included in the packages.

Logan Cam Posse Logan Aerie Foe the Aerie Merle

Landis power limits vex baseball men and fans

Fullerton reflects on Judge Landis's authority as baseball commissioner and the reluctance of club owners to accept unchecked power. He notes support for reelecting Landis but warns of concerns over broad powers during any term. Also mentions Buddy Bomar breaking a toe in a batting drill and asks about Challenge matches between New London Diesels and others amid wartime schedule woes.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Judge Landis Landis New London Diesels New England New London Melville R. I

Rams Eye Second Position In Western Pro Division

Cleveland Rams aim for the NFL Western Division's second spot as Detroit visits, after routing the Chicago Bears 41 to 21 in Detroit. The Rams snapped a four game skid by crushing the Chicago Cardinals 83 to 6 in Chicago, with Reisz throwing two TD passes and Zontini scoring and intercepting, while Gillette flashed a 58 yard TD run. Card-Pitts managed a 46 yard pass to Tony Bova for their only score.

Chicago Bears Detroit Rams Chicago Cardinals Pittsburgh Steelers Windy City Albie Reise Lou Zontini Reisz Steve Pritko John Petchel Zontina Notre Dame Ohhny Grigas Tony Bova

Service Men From Hocking Area Await Furloughs

Hocking servicemen are listed with furloughs and arrivals. Sgt Earl Shaw of Camp Foster Texas takes an 18 day furlough with his parents on Henriette Avenue. Lt Paul Sanderson and wife Peggy Kaiser to visit relatives in Atlanta Texas during a 10 day break. Cpl Charles W Redick returns to Fort Lewis Washington after 28 days with his parents on E Hunter Street. Seaman Levert Voris of Samson New York is on leave with his wife and family.

George Kaiser Hood Texas Albert J. Kaiser W. Hunter Paul Sanderson Atlanta Peggy Cpl Charles W. Redick Ft. Lewin Wash Arthur Redick

Funeral Service Held for Alexander Guess in Carbon Hill

Funeral service for Alexander Guess who died suddenly at his home in Carbon Hill was held at The Methodist Church in Carbon Hill Sunday at 2 30 pm with Rev Evans of Nelsonville officiating. Burial was in Carbon Hill cemetery by Leonard Funeral Service.

Jogan Alexander Guess Carbon Hill LE. Evans Nelsonville Leonard

Bucks Hall of Fame Awaits After Record Season

Columbus reports the Bucks near a football hall of fame entry with eight straight wins. They face Michigan foes next Saturday, aiming for their first unbeaten regular season since 1920, a top national rating, a Western Conference title, and a potential Rose Bowl bid. The decision on postseason play will be made next Sunday.

Columbus State Bucks Vals Michigan Faim

Green Bay Assured Pro Crown After Week Play

The Green Bay Packers clinched the Western Division title with a 24-0 loss by the Bears to Detroit 41-21. Detroit’s upset kept Green Bay atop the division with one game left against Card-Pitt, while Philadelphia pursued the Eastern crown by defeating Washington 7-7 and preparing to face Chicago and Cleveland in upcoming weeks.

Chicago Green Bay Packers New York Chicago Bears Detroit Packers Keen Bay Bears Phhilmnedelphin Eagles Washington Redskins Brooks Cleveland

Divorce Action Is Filed in Hacking LOGANA

Walter T. Myers files a divorce suit in Common Pleas Court on Friday against Mary Alonza Myers of South Bloomingville alleging gross neglect of duty. The couple wed in December 1941 at Russell Kentucky and have no children. General recruitment of SPARS ends November 2, aligning with the Coast Guard reserve anniversary.

Hacking Logana Common Pleas Court Walter T. Myers Mary “Alonza. Myers South Bloomingville Russell, Ky

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