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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1944

Page

11

Army Caravan To Visit Logan For Sixth War Bond Drive

Logan and Hocking County residents will sample Army C rations on Nov 30 as Fort Hayes units visit Logan to promote the Sixth War Loan. One bond equals one ration meal, with demonstrations of Army field kitchen equipment and marching ceremonies. Joseph H. Flowers, Rockbridge Route 2, received medical discharge from the Army at Danville Ky on Nov 21.

Athens Messenger Pace 3 Logan Hocking County Fort Hayes Columbus Agebrlean Legion Army Joseph H. Flowers Rockbridge Danville Selective Service Board

Sore Tender Aching Feet Report Sparks Concern

A fragmented copy describes persistent foot discomfort and a discussion among local readers about lingering soreness and burning sensations. The garbled text references Emerald Oll and Moone's Berna Ow as individuals or brands, with unclear context about remedies or medical advice.

Legion Gift Drive Aims for Soldiers in Army Hospitals

Logan Post of the American Legion sponsors a Christmas gift drive for soldiers in Army hospitals. Gifts are collected at the Victory Center for wrapping and may be left at participating stores.

Campaign Expenses Are Listed In Hocking County Races

Filing of campaign expenditures by county candidates shows totals for treasurer Ralph Moorhead and opponent Robert White, clerk Thelma Keyes and rival Carl Blosser, recorder Ethel Bratton and George Spang, commissioner Andy Rheinscheid, and other races. Party committees report receipts and disbursements, reflecting campaign finance activity across the election.

EL. Ewing Post Floyd Duffy Orla Wolfe Republican Executive Committee Democratic Executive Committee

Logan Methodist Church Services and Programs Preview

Logan Methodist Church offers storming worship at 10 30 with a sermon I Practice Gods Laws of Growth by the pastors. Evening Worship at 7 30 features Momin singe and a sermon Thomas Niquina Philosopher of God. Sunday School at 9 am Youth Felons meet 6 pm Bible Camp 330 am Advent service Wednesday 730 pm Choir rehearsal 890 Thursday Church Council Friday Confirmation Class Saturday School 3 pm.

Pelod Momin Thormas ‘Niquinna Phoeble Ant Attered Holtzen Church Council Chistes Preston

Bond Sellers Available in Hocking Area

War Bond solicitors will cover Hocking County during the Sixth War Loan. Bonds may be purchased at Farmers Merchants Bank, the Ohio Fuel Gas Company office in Logan, the Logan Post Office, and post offices in Murray City and Laurelville. Local stores also host bond booths or accept applications. Purchases can be credited to any county subdivision quota.

Logan Hocking County Uling Farmers Merchants Bank Ohio Fuel Gas Company Murray City Laurelville County

Mrs Harden Dies Thursday at Logan Route 1 Home

Mrs Harden widow of Ebby Harden died Thursday evening at her daughter Mrs Albert Hansleys home on Logan Route 1 after a long illness. She celebrated her 74th birthday Wednesday and is survived by one daughter and two sons Darley and Walter. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery after services at Leonard Funeral Home Saturday at 2 30 p m officiated by Rev Carl Wilson.

Wile Lame Clara Rose Dicken Dale Fowler l Annabell Dicken Columbus Robert Gano Battle Creek Mich Denzil Weltner Gano Michigan C. B. Donahue John Donahue Ton’ Jackie Julia Donahue Albert Seabright Earl Stayford Toledo Gladys Weir Florence Pickle Ned Seaman Ralph Norfolk van Boyer Creola a_Logan A. L. Heyde Paul Heyde Luther Heyde Capital University Lloyd Rut Rushville Logan Fred Sexhour Chil Licothe Robert White White House Jim J S Jim Ad Loga Ralph Walker Willliam Dixon Croton Weiland T. J. Weiland A. Weiland Prather Lancaster Meldrim Athens Ben Evans Akron Jess Fraske Delmer Mowery Aviation Ceader Hondo Texas Andrew Mow George Sheets Kenneth Sheets Doctor's Hospital Isabell Hyson Alice Higgins Laurence H. Ayres Murray City Harry Raden Nelsonville Frank Brown

Logan Patrolman Yate Schrader Assigned After Exam

Yate Schrader was sworn in as a patrolman for the Logan Police on Thursday night. He ranked high in the Civil Service examination and received a provisional appointment of 99 days, replacing William Ratterly who recently resigned.

Logan Schrader William Ratterly

Louise E. Evans Appointed Administrator of John Evans Estate

Louise E. Evans of Rockbridge has been appointed administrator of the estate of John Evans, deceased, by Probate Judge E. L. Ewing. The filing notes the appointment and duties of the administrator under probate law.

Logan Louise E. Evans Rockbridge John Evans E. L. Ewing

Silver Anniversary Logans Celebrate 25 Years

Logan and Florence Huffman of Bowen Street marked their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at home on a Wednesday. Huffman served in the Rainbow Division in World War One with two years overseas. Florence Smith Huffman and their three sons Lt James Huffman Sgt John Huffman and Walter Huffman Jr sent greetings and gifts from abroad.

Logan Ates Huffman Bowen St Rainbow Division Florence Smith James Huffman John Huffman Connecticut Canada Walter Boone) Huffman, Jr

Union Furnace Drops Close duel with Allensville High

Union Furnace teams fell to Allensville on their floor Wednesday night. Varsity lost 27 to 26 and Reserves 19 to 10. A late foul gave Allensville a free shot breaking a 14 14 tie.

Union Furnace Allensville Union ‘Furnace Allensville Varsity

Is Is To Head Farm Group Is Is To Head Farm Group at Swan Creek

Elected president of the Gallia County Farm Bureau by the board at their annual meeting this week. He had served as vice president the past year and succeeds Rev. Ed wards H. Dickinson of Rio Grande. Other officers include John Everett Evans Jr. and Mrs. Wendell Roush. Board members listed from multiple townships and areas. Plans for the 1945 membership campaign discussed. Farm Manager listed as Raccoon Township.

Swan Creek Gallia County Bueau Edwards H. Dickinson Rio Grande John Everett Evans Jr Gallipolis Wendell Roush Eno Stanley Shaver Cheshire Township Arlene Roush Morgan Frank Mills Jr Ohio Township Ed Bing Addison Township Wendell Tope Springfield Township Carl Baker Clay Florence." Trainer Green Ivan Murray Guyan John Russell Walnut Hayden Wood Perry Township Rio Grande College Raccoon Township

War Bond Buyers Earn Minute Man Pennant in Pleasants

Two local groups the Mason County War Price and Rationing Board and the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co received the Minute Man Pennant for 10 percent participation in wage deductions for war bond purchases.

Point Pleasant Mason County War Price and Rationing Board Chesapeake Land Potomac Telephone Co Minute Man

Logan Social Notes and Honored at Dinner Recitals

Logan society items report Ruth Bible Class at Methodist Church with devotional leader Mrs Brown and program by Mrs Spears. Thanksgiving dinners honor Phil Tschappat and twin brother, plus broad logan personal notices of relatives visiting from Columbus, Mr Pleasant, and Athens with multiple Thanksgiving guests and military family updates.

Emma Shaw Frank Burberry Spears C. W. Swengle Lancaster Albert Iies Eli Booth Burberry Shaw Phil Tschappat Phil H. ‘Teehappat Mr. Pleasant Mich Robert Lee Eleanor Tschappat Henry Jr Andy William

Returns to States After Long Service

Gallipolis Chester Sealey arrives in the United States after over three years overseas. He served in North Africa India and Burma China before returning home aboard the same ship as Don Slagle son of Mr and Mrs Craig D Slagle who was wounded in the South Pacific. Wetherholt relatives in Tacoma hear news as Jack and Chet Sealey’s wartime paths cross in China and India during service with Flying Tigers and a radio role.

Gallipolis Chester Sealey Pearl Harbor North Africa India Burma-China Henry McClung Chet Reuben Sealey California Don Slagle U. S. Marines Craig D. Slagle United States Slagles South Pacific Senley Gallian Academy Blue Devil Slagle J. P. Wetherall J Sanck Sealey China Tack Jack Th Air Force Chennault Flying Tigers Kiw J. P. Wetherholt Tacoma Wash Col. Wetherholt MI. Ranier Ordnance

Thanksgiving Day Services Held Across City Churches

Four city churches observed Thanksgiving with special services. Heights United Brethren held a midweek service with Rev. F H Capehart preaching and a special choir program. Rev. William Meade preached at Christ Episcopal, Rev. C G Tune at a Baptist church, and Rev. W A Gregg at Trinity Methodist on Thursday morning.

the Heights

Enfield District Exceeds War Fund Quota

Enfield District surpasses its 1944 National War Fund quota through personal solicitation. Mrs. B L Starcher Gallin township chair announced the achievement on Wednesday. County Chairman R P McCarley auctioned 32 pies and 11 cakes at Eno Schoolhouse Tuesday night raising 4101.80 toward Morgan Township quota. Tickets on one cake sold by White Oak Jolly Workers. Mariel Thomas, president, totals 1250.

National War Fund B. L. Starcher Gallin R. P. McCarley Eno Morgan Township White Oak Jolly Mariel Thomas

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