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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1942

Page

10

Federal Government Buys Apples in Hocking Area

Logan James R. Smoot announces that applications for selling apples in carload lots to the Agricultural Marketing Administration are available at the local extension office. AMA will buy carload apples through October 3, with inspection costs of one and a half cents per bushel locally and four cents in outlying areas. Arthur Robbins in Jackson serves as closest inspector, contact Floyd Henderson.

Logan James R. Smoot Agricultural Marketing Administration AMA Columbus Smoot Hocking County Jackson Arthur Robbins Floyd Henderson Jackson County

Murray City Waitress Fined After squirrel order leads to charges

In Logan, Pearl Williams of Murray City pleaded guilty to illegally selling game and was fined 10 dollars plus costs after game protectors from Athens and Hocking counties filed an affidavit. A second note reports two Columbus hunters, Travis Ruble and Ralph Fisher of Lancaster, fined for hunting on posted property near Amanda with Ed Young’s farm cited.

Logan Charles Moore Athens S. B. Whikehart Columbus Whikehart Travis Ruble Ralph Fisher Lancaster Eberst Ed Young Amanda

Southard speaks at Miller Chapel Grange meeting

Dr H G Southard Hocking County health commissioner was the featured speaker at the Miller Chapel Grange regular meeting on Wednesday night at the grange hall. He spoke on safeguarding health with about 50 members attending and were among those on the program Clarence Skinner Mrs Mattie Allen and Beverly Nixon.

Pilgrim Services of Sunday Announced

LOGAN The West Logan Pilgrim Holiness Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Superintendent J Thompson in charge. Preaching at 10 30 a m by Rev W E Appleman. The Young People's Society meets at 7 p m followed by a 7 30 p m sermon. Friday prayer services at the usual time.

Logan West Logan

Logan Loomis Enlists in U S Army at Fort Hayes

Eugene Loomis of Logan Route 3 has enlisted in the U S Army at Fort Hayes Columbus. He is listed as unassigned according to Hocking County Selective Service Board information.

Logan Floyd Eugene Loomis Logan Route 3 U. S. Army Ft. Hayes Columbus Hocking County Selective Service Board

Adelphi Lodge To Conduct Dr. C. F. Melcher Services

Funeral services are set for 3 p.m. Saturday at Adelphi Methodist Church for Dr. C F Melcher a 75 year old South Bloomingville physician who died from a heart attack at Cherrington Hospital. Adelphi Masonic Lodge will conduct rites with burial in Green Summit Cemetery. Surviving include widow Josephine three daughters Ruth Perry Kathrine Melcher Helen Good and Casper U S Army plus four more daughters from a previous marriage.

Adelphi Masonic Lodge Green Summit Old Starling Medical College Ohio State University Medical School Melcher Bloomingville Cherrington Hospital Josephine Ruth Perry New York City Katherine Melcher South Bloomingville Helen Good Barberton Casper U.S. Army Gail Beery Colorado Esther Lehman Kansas City

Lew Ayres Remembered As a Bright Lad in Minneapolis

Logan and Warren Bright of Logan Minn recall Lew Ayres as a two year old living near them in Minneapolis. They share photos and note Ayres grew into a famous Dr Kildare actor. Ayres later voiced army conscientious objection before joining the Army medical corps.

Logan Warren Bright Lew Ayres Brights Minneapolis Minn Mr. Bright Army Medical Corps

Brother of Al Kaiser Dies in Tennessee

LOGANAl Kaiser Logan received word Thursday of the death of his brother Joseph age 72 in a Dayton Tenn Hospital early that morning He was a retired Columbus fire department captain Funeral services will be held at Columbus Saturday morning. LOGANFire Chief Roy Stall smith reported Thursday that the Logan Fire Department did not make a single call during the month of September. LOGANJames R Smoot county extension agent Forest Wolfe and Calvin Poling were in Spencer W Va Thursday attending a feeder cattle sale.

Logan al Kaiser Joseph Dayton, Tenn Columbus Fire Department Columbus Roy Stallsmith James R. Smoot Forest Wolfe Calvin Poling Spencer W. Va

Joe Hamilton Condition Improves After Hospital Stay

Logan Joe Hamilton, local grocer, returned home Wednesday from Doctors' Hospital Columbus where he spent five days receiving treatment for a heart ailment. He is reported recovering at his home on South High Street.

Logan Joe Hamilton Doctors’ Hospital Columbus South High St

Local Hospital Discharges And Admissions Reported

At Logan Hospital Mrs William Ricketts and infant daughter were discharged Wednesday night from Cherrington Hospital Mrs Arthur Cherrington Philo admitted Wednesday night for minor surgery Betty Hansley Rockbridge dismissed Friday after a tonsillectomy Thursday John Potts Logan treated at Cherrington Hospital Thursday for a severe laceration to the third finger of his left hand from a door latch Robert Leroy Pargeon infant son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Pargeon New Straitsville discharged Thursday after a week of treatment at the hospital

Logan William Ricketts Infand Cherrington Hospital Arthur Cherrington Philo Betty Hansley Rockbridge John Potts Robert Leroy Pargeon Ernest Pargeon New Straitsville

Recorder Bratton Reports September Fees Total 94 12

Logan county records show Herman Bratton Hocking County recorder filed a September monthly report totaling 94 dollars 12 cents. Recording fees led with 66 dollars 60 cents followed by filing papers 19 dollars 12 cents cancellations 6 dollars 25 cents searches 30 cents and sundries 1 dollar 85 cents.

Logan Herman Bratton Hocking County Recorder Bratton

Walter Lane III Logan Ill With Heart Ailment at Home

Walter Lane III Logan of Goat Run remains seriously ill from a heart ailment at his home after months of medical care.

Walter Lane III Logan Walter Lane Goat Run

Wm. Tschudy Dies at Home in Logan

William Tschudy aged 64 died at his Logan home after ill health since April. He was a carpenter and tinner. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the residence with Rev. Amos L. Heyde. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Survivors: widow Jennie. sons Arthur Logan and Robert Messenger carrier. stepsons Hollis Freeman Logan and Carmel McGee Michigan. stepdaughters Mrs. Kenneth Sheets Logan, Mrs. Mabel Souders Dayton, Miss Violet Freeman Greens Run. brother Arthur Columbus. sisters Mrs. Tone Rhoades Columbus and Mrs. Ed Spercer Athens.

Logan William Tschudy Amos L. Heyde Oak Grove Jennie Arthur The Messenger Robert Hollis Freeman Carmel McGee Michigan Kenneth Sheets Mabel Souders Dayton Violet Freeman Greens Run Arthur Columbus Tone Rhoades Columbus Ed Spercer Athens

Chieftains Open SOL Play at Wellston

Logan High School Chieftains head to Wellston for a Southeastern Ohio League opener. Injuries and a tough defeat mood team, but their strong showing against Bexley Lions last Friday signals a capable clash with the Rockets at home.

Logan Logan High School Chieftains Wellston Rockets Wellston Chieftains Bexley Lions Rockets

Hocking Fox Hunters Invited to Jackson Event

Logan and Hocking County fox hunters are invited to enter their hounds in the 23rd annual fox hound field trial and bench show by the Ohio State Fox Hunters' Association at Jackson. The event runs October 19 to 22 with a beach show on Monday night and the field trials starting Tuesday at daybreak.

Logan Hocking County Fox Hunters Ohio State Fox Hunters’ Association Jackson Municipal Auditorium

Fewer Arrests Reported In September

Logan police chief Lewis Reynolds reports September saw 13 arrests, among the lowest totals in months. Ten tickets issued for overtime parking, two minor injuries in two accidents, and arrests listed as intoxicated driving two, reckless driving two, disorderly conduct three, and traffic citations ten.

Logan Lewis Reynolds

Church of God Logan Sunday services schedule

The First Church of God in Logan will hold Sunday School at 9 15, morning worship at 10 30, and Young People and children classes at 6 30. Rev T Mitchell preaches at 7 30. Wednesday prayer meeting starts at 7 30 led by Rev erend Mitchell.

LOGAN First Church of God Rev T. Mitchell Mitchell

Jacksonville Church Group Holds Picnic

Thirty four attended the Sunday School picnic in the church basement due to bad weather. Menu included chicken noodles meat loaf potato salad fruit salad pie and cake. Short talks were given by George Luther J L Altman Wilbur Householder and Rev Palmer. Children enjoyed games led by George Luther and Arlene Davis. The Sunday School plans an old fashioned masquerade Halloween party in October.

Jacksonville George Luther J. L. Altman Wilbur Householder Rev. Palmer Arlene Davis

Glouster Club Evening Yields High Scores

The 500 Club met at Mrs. Frances Gibbs home with two tables in play. High score went to Mrs. Grace Ochs, followed by Mrs. Thomas Vaughn and Mrs. Vern Lamborn. Attendees included several members and guest Mrs. Co E Handley.

Glouster 500 Frances Gibbs Grace Ochs Thomas Vaughn Vern Lamborn Evan Morgan Earl Morris Thomas W. Figley Jessie Hill Co. E. Handley

Civilian Defense meeting attendees in GLOUSTER

The meeting at the mayor's office drew Acting Sgt Virgil Gears and residents including Vern Lamborn L K Heiskell Carl Wright Ernest Byers Rolland Hoffman Joe Cheney William Cook Henry Draper Guy Morrison Chief Fred H Heck and Mayor Thomas Williams Sr. A follow up session is planned for Thursday evening Oct 8 at the same office.

Glouster Virgil Gears 13Th Station Fair Grounds Springfield Vern Lamborn L. K. Heiskell Carl Wright Ernest Byers Rolland Hoffman Joe Cheney William Cook Henry Draper Guy Morrison Fred H. Heck Thomas Williams Civilian Defense Group

Glouster Route 4 Arrest Ends in Guilty Plea

An individual arrested by Chief of Police Fred H. Heck was arraigned before Mayor Thomas Williams Jr. and pleaded guilty to assault and battery. He received a $25 fine plus costs from Mayor Glouster Howard Adams.

Glouster Howard Adams Fred H. Heck l Thomas Williams, Jr

Chadwells to Observe Wedding Anniversary

Sixty years of married life will be observed Sunday Oct. 4 by Mr. and Mrs. Joan F. Chadwell of Trimble at a gathering of their children and grandchildren. They were married Oct. 1, 1882 and have lived in Trimble since. They have four children, Mrs. William Binderbasin, S. Aden, both of Columbus, Hugh M. of Duncan Falls and Mrs. Harry Myers of Trimble. They have 22 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Mr. Chadwell is 86 and Mrs. Chadwell is 76.

Trimble Joan F. Chadwell William Binderbasin S. Aden Columbus Hugh M Duncan Falls Harry Myers Chadwell

Navy Enlistee Sends Word to Covellas

GLOUSTER M R and Mrs Joe Covella received a cablegram from their son Andrew who enlisted in the U S Navy months ago. He reports he is well and there is no need for worry. It is their first word from him in four months.

Glouster Joe Covella Andrew U. S. Navy Covellas

Glouster Pastors Schedule Sermons and Services

Glouster Church of Christ ministers plan morning and evening sermons with “God Knew Him Face to Face” and “Finding the Last.” New choir under W W Wallace to perform Sunday. Methodist services include The Lord’s Supper and World Wide Communion with special offering for army camps. Church School 9 30, superintendent John S Blower. Official board meeting Monday 7, prayer meeting Wednesday 7 on Practicing the Presence of God.

C. B. Tigner Glouster Church of Christ Tigner W. W. Wallace Church of Christ Bible School Methodist Church A. G. Winkle John S. Blower Methodist Youth Fellowship

Stedman Leaves for Fort Barrancas After Leave

Cpl Roy Stedman departed to Fort Barrancas Florida on Wednesday after a 15 day furlough in this city with his parents Mr and Mrs L L Stedman.

Glouster Cpl Roy Stedman Ft. Barrancas Fla L. L. Stedman

Catholic Study Club Meets Tuesday in Church Hall

Catholic Ladies' Study Club met Tuesday evening in the church hall with hostesses Mrs Ann Bailey and Mrs Marie Yount. The program included a sacred reading by Mrs John R Clark and readings on wartime roles by Mrs Elizabeth Chute and a soldier's letter read by Mrs Sara Wolf. War stamp prizes were awarded in games and lunch served to two guests. The next meeting is set for Oct 13 with hosts Mrs Sara Wolf and Miss Josephine Hedfelt.

Glouster Ann Bailey Marie Yount Catholic Ladies’ Study Club Church Hall John R. Clark Elizabeth Chute England America Sara Wolf

Home-Coming Planned At Jacksonville

Jacksonville U B Church hosts a home coming and Sunday school rally on Sunday October 4. Sunday school at 10:00 with lesson by Mr M M Bryson of Gloucester. Memorial service will recognize oldest and youngest attendees and include communion. Afternoon service at 1 30 features music and speakers. The Gospel Five of Columbus will attend. Basket dinner at 11 30.

Jacksonville U. B M. M. Bryson Glouster Gospel Five of Columbus

Glouster Pensioners Meet Saturdays in City Hall

Members of the Athens County Society of Old Age Pensioners in Glouster hold weekly meetings each Saturday at 2 PM in the mayor's office. Pensioners and those eligible are invited to attend.

Glouster Athens County Society of Old Age Pensioners of

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