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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1942

Page

9

Paul Herbert to Speak at Logan GOP Rally Oct 13

Mechem and others on program Logan C Emmett Blosser announces Ohio Lt Governor Paul M Herbert will headline a GOP rally October 13 at 7 30 p m in Remple Building East Main Street. Also on stage are Nelsonville candidate for state senator Stanley Mechem Walter Brehm seeking Congress from the 11th district and L P Mooney running for State General Assembly. Rally marks first in series ahead of November 3 election.

THE Athens Messenger Athens Paul Herbert GOP Logan C. Emmett Blosser Hocking County Republican Executive Committee Paul M. Herbert Ohio Remple East Main Street Stanley Mechem Nelsonville Walter Brehm Congress L. P. Mooney State General Assembly Blosser Margaret Webb

Mayor Urges DAV Drive Support in Logan

Logan Mayor W Denzil Weltner urges citizens to back the Forget-Me-Not drive by the Disabled American Veterans, Hocking County Chapter 68, October 16 and 17 1942. He praises the DAV Rehabilitation Service for aiding war-time disabled veterans and strengthening community purchasing power.

Logan W. Denzil Weltner Hocking County D.A.V DAV

Tax Levies of Local Districts Expire in June 1943

Logan County Auditor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald announced that ten school district levies and two villages will expire in June 1943 and won’t be included in the 1943 tax rate unless voters approve again. Levies expire June 1943 for Gore Good Hope Green Laurel Marion Starr Washington Ward Murray City Salt Creek Murray City Village and Laurelville Village.

Logan — County Kenneth R. Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Board of Education Hocking County

John W. Smith 77 Dies at Home in Ward Township

Funeral services for John W. Smith 77 were held at 2 p m Tuesday at Carbon Hill Methodist Church. He died Saturday night at his home in Ward Township village. Burial followed at Carbon Hill Cemetery. Survived by widow Maria and two children Lee Nelsonville Rural Route and Mrs Sylvia Lama Lancaster, plus four stepchildren Mrs Gertrude Smith Carbon Hill Mrs Ada Pummel Robert and Steven Oakley all of Columbus.

Logan Carbon Hill Methodist Church John W. Smith Ward Township Carbon Hill Maria Lee Nelsonville Sylvia Lama Lancaster Gertrude Smith Ada Pummel Robert Steven Oakley Columbus

County Health Agents Visit Vinton Schools

County health commissioner Dr H G Southard and health nurse Mrs Winifred Daly visited Vinton County schools Tuesday to screen children and provide diphtheria immunizations and smallpox vaccinations.

Vinton

Harrington Sunday School Meeting At Mrs Campbell Home

Mrs Alfred Campbell hosted the Harrington Sunday School of the Presbyterian Church Monday evening with assistants Mrs Seth Sloan and Mrs Snyder. Mrs Campbell conducted the business meeting and Mrs C H Jones led the devotional hour. Mrs Frank Harden gave the lecture on Abraham. Refreshments followed for members and one guest Mrs Pond.

Ministers Welcomed at United Brethren Reception

Thursday evening at 8 p m the United Brethren Church hosts a reception for Rev. A M Greuser the new minister All church members are urged to attend and other local congregations are welcomed.

United Brethren Church A. M. Greuser United Brethren

Duffy and Eckhart Peacefully Wed in Lancaster

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Dorothy Duffy daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh Duffy Logan to Stanley R Eckhart son of Mr and Mrs Stanley Eckhart Lancaster performed at St John s Episcopal Church Lancaster by Rev Norman Thurston on October 4 They will reside in St Louis Missouri.

Dorothy Duffy Hugh Duffy Logan Stanley R. Eckhart Stanley Eckhart Lancaster St. John’s Episcopal Church Norman Thurston Int Louis Allison Linscott Hemlock Irene Harold Roberts Columbus Gallipolis Hemmock Central High School Lily Ames Company Ray Roberts Glouster Firestone Company

Local Couple Highlights Weekend Homecoming and New Babies

Dr. Fred L. Junod of Terra Alta West Virginia returns from a weekend visit with wife at their home 27 West Second. Lt. Lloyd Rheinscheid stationed at Great Lakes Training Station near Chicago enjoys a brief furlough visiting friends. Ed and wife Edna Dalton announce the birth of a son Edward Francis with grandparents Charles Dalton Sr Logan Emma Welch Athens Claude Welch Shawnee. Wilbur Potts of Columbus announces a daughter Linda Jane born at University Hospital with grandparents Charles Potts Logan.

Fred L. Junod Terra Alta W. Va Fred Junod Lloyd Rheinscheid Great Lakes Chicago Ed Dalton Church St Edward Francis Charles Dalton, Sr Logan Emma Welch Athens Claude Welch Shawnee Wilbur Potts Columbus Linda Jane University Hospital Charles Potts

Young Child Dies In Athens Hospital

Linda Lee Bell four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Bell of Glouster died Wednesday morning at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens after an emergency brain abscess removal operation. She previously had a mastoid operation Aug 20. She is survived by parents two brothers John 9 Larry 6 and sister Margaret Ann 13 months. Funeral planned Saturday at 2 PM at Glouster Church of Christ with Minister C B Tigner officiating and burial in Glouster Cemetery.

Glouster Linda Lee Edward Jack) Bell Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens John Larry Margaret Ann Glouster Church of Christ C. B. Tigner Glouster Cemetery

Mrs. Alice J. Rogers Dies at 79 in Glouster

Mrs. Alice J. Rogers, age 79, longtime Glouster resident, died Tuesday night after an extended illness at her Braun Street home. Survived by husband Andrew F. Rogers, three sons Emmett H Rogers H A Rogers and William Rogers, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 PM at Glouster Methodist Church with Rev. A G Winkle officiating. Burial in W Union Street Cemetery Athens.

Glouster Alice J. Rogers Braun St Andrew F. Rogers Emmett Rogers H. A. Rogers William Rogers William Kalt Jacksonville Charles Kalt Crow Summit W. Va Walter Kelt Ripley Mary Hutchinson Harrisonville Glouster Methodist Church A. G. Winkle W. Union St Athens

Glouster High School Carnival Set for October 16

Announcement notes the Glouster High School Carnival will take place Friday evening at the high school auditorium. Activities include a fish pond square and round dancing and other features.

Glouster

Mrs Wallace and daughter host after hospital stay

Mrs John Wallace recently underwent major surgery at St Anthony's Hospital in Columbus and will stay a week at her daughter Mrs Helen Miller's home 2872 Sherwood Rd Columbus. Garden Club plans lantern slides of spring bulbs at Mrs W A Craft's Spring St home and will hold a seed exchange.

Glouster John Wallace St. Anthony’s Hospital Columbus Helen Miller Sherwood Rd Glouster—Garden Club W.A. Craft Spring St

Officials Report AO Absentee Ballots Cast

Election officials said more than 40 absent voters ballots were cast from Sunday to Monday with the opening date for casting on Sunday. Over half of the ballots were cast by armed services members. Voters eligible to cast absent ballots are urged to contact Frank Harden or Charles Achauer of the Hocking County Board of Elections.

Logan The Armed Services Frank Harden Hocking County

Maxwell family reunion fills Glouster home

Glouster scene recalls a Maxwell family reunion at Mrs. Isaac Price's home with many Athens Nelsonville and Glouster relatives in attendance. Navy furloughing Harry D. Vaughn visits Trimble with family, while other locals host guests from Columbus and Akron.

Glouster Maxwell Isaac Price Flora Williams George Maxwell John Maxwell Coleman Ashworth George Ashworth Myrta Ashworth Athens Archie Harris Clem Pruden Nelsonville William Keith L. S. Thompson Ruth Ann Richard Guinther Akron William Ryan Charles Ryan the Plains

Republicans Draw Big Turnout in Glouster Meeting

In Glouster Trimble Township Republicans filled the mayor’s office and council chamber as M. M. Bryson and Athens official Dr. E Le Fever urged unity for the campaign. George W Moore and J W Wilson spoke and W H Stahl was elected president with ten central committeemen named as vice presidents.

Glouster Trimble Township M. M. Bryson E. le Fever Athens County General Assembly Atty O. K. Parrot Trimble William Kalt Jacksonville Fred Humphrey Hollister James Storer Quinn Hollow John Dalton Greens Run J. J. Shepard Trimble North Attorney Rose Emmett Rogers D. E. Carr Carr

Sunshine Class Meeting at Jacksonville Methodist

The Sunshine Class met at Mrs. Walter McCaskey’s home Saturday afternoon. After the business meeting, prizes were awarded to Mary Lou Judson Joe Ann Vore and Ruth Williams. Refreshments closed the gathering. Next meeting set for Saturday November 7.

Jacksonville Jacksonville Methodist Church Walter McCaskey Mary Lou Judson Joe Ann Vore Ruth Williams

Licensed To Marry LOGAN-A Marriage License Issued

A marriage license was issued Tuesday by Probate Court to Harley Franklin Derr 22 a Lancaster glassworker son of Simon Derr and Miriam Esther Helser 23 Union Furnace daughter of Andrew Helser in the Logan area.

Logan Harley Franklin Derr Lancaster Simon Derr Miriam Esther Helser Union Furnace Andrew Helser

George Wolfe Family Holds Thirty Third Annual Reunion

The thirty third annual reunion of George Wolfe descendants was held at Concord Church in Ames Township. An elaborate cafe style dinner followed, with officers elected including Merrill Atkinson as president and Nora Wolfe Atkinson as secretary treasurer. The program featured songs, readings and solos, with Mrs Riley G Wolfe the eldest attendee at 87 and Marine Kay Pierce the youngest at seven weeks.

Glouster George Wolfe Ames Township Concord Merrill Atkinson Logan W. Va Orpha Boudinot Trimble Route 1 Nora Wolfe Atkinson Attiens Gladys Wolfe Columbus Reading Gladys Wee Wahneta Wolfe Janet Pierce Riley G. Wolfe Maurine Kay Pierce

William Wright Dies After Three-Week Illness

William Wright age 74 died at his Glouster home shortly after midnight Tuesday following a three week illness. A 41 year resident, he worked in local mines until his 1937 retirement. Survived by wife and children Mrs Ver on Viney Glouster Mrs Esther Adkins Columbus Earl Wright Canton Delbert and Ernest Wright whereabouts unknown. Friends may call Thursday. Funeral plans incomplete.

Glouster William Wright Wright Vernon Viney Esther Adkins Columbus Earl Wright Canton Delbert Ernest Wright

Real Estate Transfers in Hocking Area

Real estate transfers recorded at Herman Bratton's office in recent days include John Adams and Theresa Adams to Dustin Corne and Bessie Corne for 74 acres in Benton Township. Arabella Chute Porter and others to Hattie Anna Smith for fractional lot 15 in Ward Township. James McClain and Maud McClain to Helen Chesser for 41 acres in Starr Township. Emma Shultz and Guy Schultz to Myra Frazier for Lot 1143 in Logan. Nellie B Wright to Fred J Wright for 41 acres in Green Township. Hamilton V Hinton deceased to Minnie D Hinton and others for 260 acres in Washington Township.

Logan Herman Bratton John Adams Theresa Adams Dustin Corne Bessie Corne Benton Township Arabella Chute Porter Hattie Anna Smith Ward Township James McClain Maud McClain Helen Chesser Starr Township Emma Shhultz Guy Schultz Myra Frazier Nellie B. Wright Fred J. Wright Green Township Hamilton V. Hinton Minnie D. Hinton Washington Township

Fourth Nutrition Class To Meet Thursday

Logan reports the fourth in a series of nutrition meetings will be held Thursday night at the Red Cross chapter house. Mrs Ruth Bennington county home demonstration agent announced the 7 p.m. start. Ten meetings are planned with certificates of merit awarded at the end to enrolled members.

Welfare officials attend state meeting in Columbus

Miss Margaret Lutz executive secretary of the local Red Cross Chapter and Alfred Campbell county probation officer attend the annual state meeting of welfare workers in Columbus.

LOGAN Margaret Lutz Red Cross Alfred Campbell Columbus

Logan Hospital Notices Admission Entries

Mrs J W Brian of Logan was admitted Tuesday to Cherrington Hospital for treatment and observation. Jacob Hoodlet of New Straitsville was admitted Tuesday for major surgery.

Logan J. W. Brian Cherrington Hospital Jacob Hoodlet New Straitsville

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Mechem Quick Union St Ena Zenners Methodist Church National Organization Ew Lee Andrew Rogers Garden Club Harry D. Vaughn Isaac Vaughn Navy United States Naval Training Station Ill Donna Violet Vaughn Gahanna Vaughn Ralph Antle George Thomas Marcia Lou Thomas Albert Love Harry Walter David Love Barberton Frank Russell Miller Roy Miller Joe Gaskalla Harvey Maxwell Billy Dayton Leonard Gaskalla Fostoria Everett Gaskalla Elyria Art “Lanigan Patti Jane Patty Gaskalla Gene Snyder John Henry Don Murphy Richard Malta Bob Henry Melvin Van _ Scoder Detroit Gail Faires Point Pleasant Mollie LeFever Frank Borman Cisco Tex Marietta Pat Aurora Lamour Edgar Kennedy Hocking Area Logan Hospital Samuel Us Tay Mary Roberts Rinehart Featuring Marjorie Main Zasu Guy Pitts Kibbee America Glenn Miller His Montgomery Ann Rutherford Carole Landis
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