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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1944
Page
13
Logan Rotary club members heard plans for two major civic projects presented by Mr Hack. The talk highlighted community improvement goals and potential impact on local development, with details shared by Logan residents and invited speakers.
Logan event invites public to Thanksgiving night dance with music by Vilvur Laing's dance band and a floor show by Tom Roberts. The 9 to 11 o'clock event is chaperoned by school teachers and open to the public.
Logan sixth War Loan workers began outreach on opening day as county volunteers carry a $426,000 quota. Logan’s share is $259,000 with $167,000 for small buyers and $152,000 in E bonds. Murray City surpassed its $9,000 target by selling $15,350 in three days, and Frank Murphy vows to double that effort before December 15. Countywide quotas and leaders are listed across Benton, Falls Gore, Summit, Son Hill, Laurel, Marion, Perry, Salt Creek, Washington townships and more.
The Methodist Church group entertained mothers with a six o clock dinner in the church dining room on Monday. Mary Jane Lanning led arrangements and anror Cole played a piano solo titled India and Dottie Phillips read. The pastor Rev Clinton Swengle led group singing and roses were given as favors by daughters.
Miss Christing Rheinseheld and Miss Seota Hutchinson hosted a Friday evening dinner for several friends. Guests included Lt. Roger Barrymore and Capt. Langley Caldwell Columbus of the Air Force, with Barrymore visiting from California and staying with his mother Mrs. Rolland Barrymore in Athens. Other attendees were Mr. Charles Courtney and Mrs. Asa Jarvis.
Mingo Lodge No 171 F A M held its annual officers election with Wayne Timberlake as Worshipful Master Neal Shaw senior warden Joe Phillips junior warden J W Woodard treasurer Harry J Smith secretary Ralph Walker senior deacon Jay Nimon junior deacon Williard Lyke senior steward Carl Poling junior steward Andrew Rheinscheld tyler A J Waldron chaplain Harry A Hammon and three year term was named. Installation by C Wood Bowen acting grandmaster and E L Ewing acting grand marshal followed. Past Master jewel awarded to A J Waldron and 50 year jewel to Willard J Newman. Refreshments by Lyke Woodard Ni- and committee.
Union Thanksgiving services will be held Wednesday evening at 7 30 at the Presbyterian Church. Rev Cecil Harding Jones will lead with Rev C W Swengle of the Methodist Church speaking on Thank God and Take Courage. The public is invited.
Mrs Nelle Adams hosted a Monday night recital at her W Second Street home with an adult close program. The piano quartet performed pieces by Jensen Shubert Scarlatti and Tschaikowsky among others. Vocal selections by Reverend Swengel and a social hour followed for performers and guests.
A kickoff meeting at Laurelville High School drew Perry Township volunteers alongside Laurelville and Salt Creek Township committees. They aim to raise the $9,000 quota for the area. Harrison Ricketts, father of fallen T-Sgt. Harry F. Ricketts who died May 12 on the Italian front, is among those selling War Bonds.
Oren Stansbury, 59, of Rutland, died suddenly from a heart attack Monday shortly after leaving a New York Central Railroad engine at the Hobson roundhouse. Survived by wife Margaret, Akron. stepson Dwight Mutenler, Chicago. brother Homer, McKees Rock, Pa. Funeral services will be held at Rutland Methodist Church.
Society items from Logan report members of Sigma Phi lamma packing Christmas gifts for Fletcher General Hospital patients in Cambridge and plan a December 4 Christmas gift exchange. Other notes cover birthday party fun for Ruth Ann Norris, Book of the Month Club at the White House, and various local residents’ visits, illness, and social gatherings.
Emma Me, 58, died Monday night at her Route A home after a six week illness from Brights disease. Survived by brothers John Howard William of Gibisonville and Charles of Cantwell Cliffs, sister Mrs Wilbur Seesholtz of Mound Crossing. Body at Heinlein Funeral Home pending arrangements.
Vian Union plans its annual Thanksgiving service at the Church of Christ on Thanksgiving eve beginning at 7:30. The Rev Ralph Zundel of First Baptist Church will deliver the sermon with community ministers assisting. The Woman's Music Club, directed by Mrs Nolan Swackhammer, will perform under Miss Phyllis Smart, with Miss Susan Allensworth at the organ. The public is invited.
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