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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1945

Page

8

Chest X ray Clinic to be held at Logan High School

Mrs. Paul Shaw announced that a chest X ray service by National X ray Service Inc will be conducted at Logan High School on October 10 and 11. Trained technicians will accompany the unit and screen county and city high school students with after school hours for adults from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on October 10 and 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on October 11.

Logan Paul Shaw Hocking County Tuberculosis Society Logan High School National X-ray Service, Inc

Logan Social Notes Hostess LeJardin de Flyer Luncheon

Mrs. Clifford Duffy hosted the LeJardin de Flyer at her N Spring Street home with a one o'clock luncheon on Friday afternoon. Mrs. William Loomis led roll call, featuring excerpts from favorite books, with guests including Mrs. J B Chertington and others.

Duffy Clifford Duffy N. Spring St William Loomis J. 8. Chertington Charles Barker Walter Reasoner Carl Brandt Ed God

Install New Officers Honor Alpha Xi Chapter in New Lexington

LOGAN reporters describe the Alpha Xi Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma sorority in New Lexington at the Park Hotel where officers were installed. Jeanette Wharton becomes president. Martha Kruger first vice president. Katie Johnson second vice president. Berneda Shupe secretary. Gladys Barker treasurer. Bernice Taylor parliamentarian. Installation by Faith Krinn Mary E. Connor and Marjorie Treadwell, with a dinner and awards for Faith Krinn.

LOGAN Hocking Lawa Perry Alpha Xi Deltal Kappa Gamma Park Hotel New Lexington Jeanette Wharton Rockbridge Martha Kruger Lancaster Katie Johnson Nelsonville Berdena Shupe Gladys Barker Bernice Taylor Laurelvire Faith Krinn Mary E. Connor Marjorie Treadwell Shawnee Miss Wharton Faith Krvnn Mary Evelyn Neal Marcia Woods Minnie Louise Bowen Janet Carr Mary Green Mary Ruth Krinn Florence Larimer Ametia Moome Marian Ringhiser Mary Smith Ruth Thompson Gladys Webb

Nelsonville Social Notes and Church Activities

Nelsonville social notes report a 7th birthday surprise for Miss Mary Donley with gifts and refreshments. Church society events include a Woman's Missionary Society silver offering at Mrs. Mary Ray's home and a Retta Howe Class party with a talk on happiness. The Martha Class will meet Tuesday at Sheltering Arms Hospital, Athens, with devotions by Mrs Allison Jones Joyce and program by host grandparents.

Nelsonville Mary Smen Donley Janet Cope Louise McDaniel Jean Cooley Sue McDaniel Helen Miner Jean Dearth Maxine Carter Anne Preston Sally, Jackson Waveline Hartman Ann Orwiler Vera Jo Pyle Elvyra Thompson Richard Woman's Missionary Society of the Church of Christ Mary Ray Adeline Ray Verna Hand West Belle Lancaster Retta Howe M. E. Church Shelby Barber Poplar St Velma Evans Charles McKee Bessie Stephenson Eleanor Kelly Parker Smiffen Jack Green Joyce Fred Wilson Terry William Harry Davis Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Martha Methodist Church Claude Green Wilson Thomas Allison Jones Marquette Mich Jesses Charles Joyce Frea Burt

Father and Son Are Discharged From Service

Victory Circle of W S C S of the M E Church met with leader Mrs Parker S Sniffen on Fayette St Wednesday. De votions were by Mrs James Beard. Reports were read and approved. The Pastoring records note Lesle Ing discharge from the Air Corps and Reginald serving in Alabama.

Victory Circle W.S.C.S M. E. Church Parker S. Sniffen Fayette St James Beard Sniffen Nelsonville Ley- Chick’ Prato Gish ULV Ae Wite Srey Belle Lancaster Stepani Henry Leverit Grosvenor Stee Lesle Ing Air Corps Sharon Lesstill Paul Edward Ry Germany Reginald Alabama

Pearl Duffy Rites Tuesday

Pearl Duffy 73 died Saturday at home 240 E Front St Union Furnace then Logan after moving three months ago. Survived by wife two daughters Mrs Monagain Lancaster Mrs Zelva Hammon Logan and three grandchildren. Services Tuesday 2 p m at Presbyterian Church with Rev Bentington Rockbridge officiating. Burial Oak Grove Mausoleum Woodard Funeral Service.

Logan Pearl Duffy Front St Duffy Union Furnace Monagain Lancaster Zelva Hammon Presbyterian Church Rev. Bennington Rockbridge Oak Grove Woodard

Miss Wittekind Bride of Saturday in Logan

Norma Joan Wittekind daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Wittekind of South Logan wed Carlton Leon Baker son of Mr and Mrs J W Baker of Cambridge in a United Brethren Church ceremony officiated by Rev A N Grueser They were attended by Mr and Mrs Charles Smith The bride wore embroidered black net over blue with white baby mum corsage The matron of honor wore saddle brown dress They will reside on Hast Street with both families involved in local work and employment details noted

Hocking County Woman Buys Feeder Lambs

James Ray Smoot announce that Rebecca Holloway of Logan Route 3 bought Texas feeder lambs from Producers Livestock Association in Lancaster. The lambs will be ready for market by January or February, with Clarence Skinner feeding many lambs on pasture near Union Furnace as part of a county effort to boost sheep raisers.

Logan James Ray Smoot Hocking County Rebecca Holloway Logan Route 3 Texas Producers Livestock Association Lancaster Clarence Skinner Longstreth Union Furnace Smoot

Funeral for Aged Widow Alcinda Mosser Tuesday

Funeral services for 92 year old Mrs Alcinda Mosser widow of George Mosser will be Tuesday at 2 pm at the home of Mrs Myrtle Taylor 239 N Walnut St with Rev A N Grueser of the United Brethren Church officiating She is survived by one son five daughters 26 grandchildren 31 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery by Leonard Funeral Service.

Logan Alcinda Mosser George Mosser Myrtle Taylor N. Walnut St A. N. Grueser United Brethren Church

Burial of Infant Kar at New Marshfield

Rev Earl Appleman conducted graveside services Sunday at two for Sunday Kar infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Bodkins of West Logan. Survivors include Leroy Janet and Eddie Jr born to the family. Burial by Heinlein and Son funeral directors of Logan.

Marshfield Logan Earl Appleman New Marshfield Kar Edward Bodkins West Logan Leroy Janet Eddie George Bedbins Sanford Dalton Heinlein and Son Logan

Will Make Their Home in Kentucky

A noon ceremony at the United Brethren Parsonage united Mary J. Goins of Shively Kentucky and Pvt. John C. Campbell of Logan. Rev. A N Grueser officiated the single ring service with attendants Mr and Mrs Harry Hootin of Sunbury. Mrs Campbell wore blue and white crepe print with brown accessories. the attendant wore a black Fall suit. Campbell recently returned from three years overseas duty in Ireland Africa and England and they will reside in Kentucky.

Logan United Brethren Parsonage Mary J. Goins Icy Goins Shively John C. Campbell Allen Campbell A. N. Grueser Harry Hootin Sunbury Campbell Ireland Africa England Kentucky

Tall Corn Hybrid Variety Exhibited at Hocking Fair

In Logan the tall stocks of hybrid U. S. 13 corn stood in Art Hall, raised by A. F. Risch of Rockbridge. The twelve foot stalks bore two ears each and included the root system for display. The safe sowing date for wheat in Hocking County is October 2 to protect the new crop from Hessian Fly infestation.

Logan Hocking County A. F. Risch Rockbridge

Legion to Install Officers Tuesday in Logan Post

Logan Post of the American Legion will install officers Tuesday at 7 30 PM with Rossiter Williams past state commander of Oak Hill as installing officer. Refreshments follow the ceremony with Boggs Bright chairing the event.

LOGAN George E. Carr American Legion Rossiter Williams Oak Hill Boggs Bright

Cafeteria Opens At Logan High School

Logan High School opened at noon today under home economics teacher Muss i Sarah Rockhold. Staff preparing meals include Mrs Walter Frazee Mrs May Mills and Mrs Lenna Henry overseeing balanced lunches.

Logan Logan High School Muss l Sarah Rockhold Walter Frazee May Mills Lenna Henry

Kiwanis Club to Elect Officers at Tuesday Meeting

Kiwanis Club of Lancaster holds its meeting Tuesday evening at six in the White House John Stoughton Kiwanian s will entertain with a program of mark. Election of officers will follow the program under the election committee. Toe Schaad LeRoy Conkle and T D Arnold listed in attendance. Logan Mr. and Mrs Charles Smeltzer Dicken Addition hosted a Sunday dinner for relatives and friends including Mr and Mrs Homer Runle Miss Rose Dicken Miss Clara Dicken Mais Tolbert and son Pee Wee Tolbert who is an Athos Messenger career.

Logan Charles Smeltzer Dicken Homer Runle Rose Dicken Clara Dicken Mais Tolbert Pee Wee Tolert

Married in Logan: Miss Virginia Sharb Weds Guy Champ

Logan R D 3 Saturday saw Miss Virginia Sharb daughter of Mr and Mrs Oprea Sharb Haydenville unite in marriage to Mr Guy Champ son of Mrs Grace Champ and the late Floyd Champ. Rev A N Grueser officiated at the United Brethren Church parsonage. Bride wore a black fall suit with white accessories and a red rose bud corsage. Bride a Carbon Hill High School graduate. Champ works for Sebring Coal Co in Nelsonville. They will reside in Nelsonville.

Logan Virginia Sharb Oprea Sharb Haydenville Guy Champ Grace Champ Floyd Champ Logan R. D. 3 A. N. Grueser United Brethren Church Carbon Hill High School Champ Sebring Coal Company Nelsonville

Nelsonville registrants head to Columbus for preinduction

A district Athens County Selective Service Board No. 2 group travels by bus to Fort Hayes Columbus for pre induction physicals. Included registrants are Dale Skivers Charles Wachenae Wanz Keineriatt Lloyd Thomas Everett Grant Russell Glen Hallingsle Robert Bookman Donald McDend Charles Dearing Frank Standall Franklin Marting William Warner Transfers for pre induction examination include Robert Coakley to Long Beach California and Gerald Drescher to Nigro.

Nelsonville Athens County Selective Service Board Fort Hayes Columbus Dale Skivers Charles Clifford Wachenae Wanz Deanville Keineriatt Lloyd Thomas Athe Everett Grant Russell Sharrburg Frank Leroy Standall Franklin Wesley Marting

Haydenville Rites for Local Woman Long a Lifelong Parishioner

Funeral services for a longtime Haydenville resident, the last of a family of 12, will be conducted at Haydenville Methodist Church Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 by W. M. George of Nelsonville. Friends may call at the Jowell home, 292 Poplar, at any time. burial will follow at Wolf Cemetery near Haydenville.

Yes Pels Haydenville

Princew¢ Pt Declamation Contest Planned for Youth

Nelsonville Ohio youths ages 14 to 18 will compete in the Princew¢ Pt Declamation Contest on November 11. The event, run by the Council of Churches with Rev. L E Evans of Christ Church as county leader, offers cash awards and medals, with county and congressional district contests leading to a 1946 pastors convention prize.

Nelsonville Athens County Earl Council of Churches L. E. Evans of Christ Nelsonvill Evansste

Sand Ridge Guests Attend Dinner in Honor of Soldier

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Keirns hosted Thursday dinner for their guest Martin Keirns who has received an Army discharge. Other attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Carl Keirns and children Jean June and Freda Marvin Kerns Mrs. Roy Mayles and Tommy Barbara and Beverly Keirns all of Sand Ridge.

Chauncey Waller Keirns Martin Keirns

Dorothy McKinney Preaches at Coonville Church Pulpit

Dorothy McKinney Sovereign from Milaka Minnesota visits her parents Mr and Mrs Andrew McKinney in Coonville She filled the pulpit at the Coonville Russian Church where her father serves as pastor on Friday night.

Chauncey Dorothy McKinney Sovereign Milaka Minn Andrew McKinney Coonville

Marshfield News Notes from Indiana and Ohio locals

Marshfield society notes report visitors from Indiana and New York plus local club events. WCS meeting at Mrs Stright with Mrs Hoodlet presiding featured Bible questions and music. other visits include Leonard and Morgan families. Logan area veterans and funeral firm changes noted. Miss Ruth Haught visits Bellaire relatives. Grace Dunsmoor visits New York.

New Marshfield Ethel Gilbraith Indiana Marybell Long Island N. Y Ed Bishop Muncie Ind Luster Judy Chester Bodten Larry Eugene Barberton Everett Stewart WSCS R. H. Stright Drue Hoodlet Stella Judy Jennie Minear Harry Devore Andason Arthur Chillicothe Fred Hoodich Robert Dinsmoor R. Dinsmoor Columbus Warold Stright Stright Mary A. Beatty London Richard Morgan Alfred Morgan Leonards Arthur Morgan Logan Max McKinley Ed Morgan Charles McKinnley RFC Macy Haught Grace Dunsmoor New York

Ladies Austary to Meet at Buchtel Opera House

Members of the Ladies Austary of the UMW Local No 2 are asked to attend Thursday evening at the Buchtel Opera House where plans will be made to go to the Chauncey convention. In Nelsonville and Athens County, Mrs Kate Blake of the WCTU is spending several days visiting.

Buchtel Rbuchtel UMW Buchtel Opera House Chauncey Nelsonville Kate Blake Columbus W.C.T.U Athens County

Warrant Issued Over Farm Assault on Chester Road

Mrs Virgie A Johnson of Pomeroy reports assault and battery at her Chester Road farm on Saturday September 29. Warrants issued for Theo Mora Martha Mora and Norman Mora based on her allegations.

Pomeroy Virgie A. l Johnson Theo. Mora Martha Mors Norman Mora Chester Road

Friday Bridge Club Enjoys Quiet Evening At Home

Mrs Oral Daugherty hosted the Friday Bridge Club with no substitutes. High scorers were Mrs R R Stalter Mrs John Lawson and Mrs H E Wilson. Afterward Mrs Daugherty served a late snack. In Nelsonville personals Mr and Mrs Fred Voight visited Columbus with their daughter Anna Mae. Leighton Aumiller and family were guests here. Pvt James G Hartman left for Camp Beale after a 15 day furlough with wife and daughters.

Oral Daugherty R. R. Stalter John Lawson H. E. Wilson Nelsonville Fred Voight Columbus Anna Mae Leighton Aumiller James G. Hartman Camp Beale Calif

Loyal Woman's Class Dinner At Church Of Christ

The Loyal Woman's Class of the Church of Christ will hold its annual dinner on Tuesday. It will be served in the church rooms from 11:30 to 12:00 o'clock.

Nelson Church of Christ

Glenn Receives Bronze Star for Normandy Heroism

Pvt. Charles R. Glenn of Company A 6th Infantry First Army, now home in Nelsonville, is awarded the Bronze Star Medal with citation. Wounded June 6, 1944 during the Normandy landing near Colleville sur Mer, he moved under heavy fire to aid casualties and render first aid, exemplifying soldierly duty and valor. He previously earned the Purple Heart and was discharged last June.

Nelsonvlle Charles R. Glenn Co. A 6Th Infantry First Army Glenn Normandy Colleville-sur-Mer France

Mrs Spray to Attend Pythian Sisters Grand Temple Session

Mrs Nellie Spray, delegate from the Tenth District, left Monday for Indianapolis to attend the Grand Temple session of the Pythian Sisters. She will visit Petersburg to see her son Frank Spray and family. A Monday-Longstreth party honored her at Mrs Ruth Kinmeer's home, capping a trip begun Oct 1. Floyd Dierth pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined five dollars plus costs.

Longstreth Nellie Spray Indianapolis Grand Temple Pythian Sisters Indiana

Religious Education Week Proclaimed in Nelsonville

Nelsonville officials proclaimed a week from September 30 to October 7 as Religious Education Week. The mayor urged churches schools and homes to discuss plans to strengthen religious education for all ages across the community.

Nelsonville Eas Prey Howe

Ten Year Old Charged With Theft At Feed Store

A ten year old boy was charged after entering a neighborhood feed store on a Saturday morning by climbing to the door office and forcing an entry. He took cans of paint and corn meal, but the products were recovered.

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