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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1945

Page

8

Hocking School Children Rewarded for Their Work

Logan county youths aiding Tag ay fund receive prizes for county and city drive. Haydenville led with 57.08 dollars. top four winners earned a PT 19 airplane ride from Ohio University. Recipients included Mary Lillian Weidner, Bobby Ward, Patty Wood, Janice Bowles, and Patty Robinson, with sponsors Hock Ice Company and Mr. and Mrs. K Showalter enjoying the event.

Doran Publishing Mary Lillian Weidner Ockbridge Bobby Ward Patty Wood Janice Bowles Laydenville Patty Robinson Murray City Earl Hansen Jancis M. Sycks Ohio University Lucky Youngs Mcc Planc Hock- Ice Company K. Showalter Sue Jowalter

Deputies Investigate Route 75 Collision Saturday

Officers Jack Wald and Lewis Price investigated a Saturday wreck on Route 75 South after a 2 Griven driven by Melvin Brillman of Canton struck a car driven by Claude Shilling of Jack. The Jackson 8 suffered front-end damage and the coupe was total loss. Divers were uninjured.

GAN Jack Wald Lewis Price Melvin Brillman Canton Claude Shilling Jack

Logan Social Notes highlights from Daughters of Naomi event

Logan notes report a Silver Tea hosted by Mrs. William Loomis for the Daughters of Naomi Circle of the United Brethren Church with leader Mrs. Ed Godfrey presenting a hymn writing talk. A pantomime Rock of Ages was staged by Mrs. Robert Shaw and Mrs Clarence Phillips, with Rev. A N Grueser offering prayer as members and special guests attend.

Clarence Phillips A. N. Grueser James Rees William Blum Charles Barker Tom Phillips Charles Bright William Taylor Ariis Hiles Chester Blake Henry Robey Florence Myers Paul Cruise Otto Tes Emma Berry

Funeral services held for Lucy Frazee in Logan

Logan, Funeral services for Lucy Frazee, 70, who died at her home on Gallagher Ave., were held Sunday at 10 a.m. at Leon Funeral Home with William Ifin officiating. Music by Madge Wright and Clarence Phillips with Mrs Cruise as accompanist. Pallbearers listed. Burial in Hebbsville Cemetery near Albany.

Obsequies Held for CPL Edwards in Fort Myers Florida

Obsequies for CPL Edwards, who drowned at his ship in Fort Myers, Florida, were held at Fairview Church Sunday at 3 pm with E H Martin officiating. Music was by Mrs Ho Schein and Evelyn Schein. Delegates included Delbert Morrison directing carers Harley Sheets Jase Primmer Homer Schein and Kenneth Crawford. Sgt Lester Roach accompanied the casket from Florida.

Igan Cpl. Murnards Stein Fort Myers

Mrs. Jennie May Stuart Dies at 69 in Ohio Hospital

Mrs. Jennie May Stuart age 69 wife of Edward Stuart of Rockbridge died Saturday evening at Grant Hospital Columbus after eight weeks as a patient. Survived by husband a son Sir Walter Stuart a daughter Mrs. Mable E. Ruff two granddaughters Sue Ann and Sally Lee Ruff two brothers Edward Beougher Rockbridge and William Beougher Detroit one sister Mrs. Sam Lentz Lancaster. body to Rockbridge for services Tuesday at 2 p.m. at A B Church with Rev. Evan D. Jones and Rev. H G Bennington. burial in Rockbridge Cemetery by Heinicin and Son.

Rockbridge William Beougher Detroit Sam Lentz Lancaster A. B. Church Evan D. Jones H. G. Bennington Heinicin and Son

Farm Electrification Talks To Be Held In Hocking County

Two meetings on farm electricity use will be held in Hocking County this month by the Extension Service. I. P. Blauser of Ohio State University will assist. Sessions are at Llesboro School on Wednesday evening Oct 24 and Laurelville School on Thursday evening Oct 25. The meetings aim to help rural residents with electrical problems and Blauser will discuss Electrical Supplies and Equipment for the Farm.

Beef Cattle Banquet Set for October 31 in Logan

Hocking County beef cattle banquet scheduled for Wednesday evening October 31 at Macabee Hall Logan. An educational and entertaining program is planned. Dinner reservations available at the Agricultural Extension Office. A detailed program will be published later. Dinner committee includes William Hahn William Loomis Forest Wolf Harry Blume Harry M Ross and Ralph Drescher.

Logan Hocking County Macabee Hall Agricultural Extension Office William Hahn William Loomis Forest Wolf Harry Blume Harry M. Ross Ralph Drescher

Child Specialist To Speak At Logan Meeting

Miss Luclle Peppon of Ohio State University will speak at the Logan high school for a Child Development meeting on Tuesday October 16 at 7 30 p m. The talks are arranged by county demonstration agent Miss Helen Evans.

Logan Waterworks Engineer Edward Leach Resigns

Edward Leach of the Logan waterworks pumping station has resigned effective October 22. After one and a half years in the post he has accepted a position with the Ohio Brewery Company in Columbus and will relocate his family soon.

Logan Edward Leach Roy Loomis Leach Ohio Brewery Company Columbus

Waltonians Meet Tuesday In Hocking County

Logan October meeting of the Hocking County Chapter of the Ivaak Walton League will be held at Camp Hocking on Thursday October 18 with dinner at 630 p.m. Secretary B W Wright announces a business meeting followed by a speaker. Casts for the J W Beminstrel show will be announced. a record crowd is anticipated.

Farm Boys To Sell Feeder Steers At Columbus Show

LOGAN Hocking County 4 H Club and Vocational Agriculture Boys will show and sell feeder steers at the Columbus Junior Live Stock Show Sale. Twelve Hereford Angus steers and thirteen Hereford steers will be taken to Columbus Tuesday evening. 4 H participants include Jack North Bill North Lester Nihiser Harold Nihiser Nick Hahn Paul Hahn and Russell Mason. Vocational Agriculture boys are Max Carpenter and Clyde Allberry.

Logan — Hocking County Columbus Jack North Bill North Lester Nihiser Harold Nihiser Nick Hahn Paul Hahn Russell Mason Max Carpenter l Clyde Allberry

West School Plans Wek's Activities

Logan Miss Mary Connor, principal of West School, announces this week's activities. A Mother Singers meeting is set for 7 30 Tuesday evening in the school. The first PTA meeting will be Thursday at 3 00 PM, an organization meeting led by the officers.

Logan Mary Connor West School Mother Singers

Circleville Meet at The Plains Ladies Aid Quilt ers

Ladies Aid Quilt ers met Thursday at The Plains with large attendance. Present were Mrs. Robert McCallister Catherine Smith Barney Hill Grace Nagle Dorothy Cade Elizabeth Burleigh Co I. McCullough. visitors included Mrs. George Cochran Charles Kee John Donaldson. five clubs of ten represented. Ohio Fall Conference slated for October 16 in Circleville with club representatives from Saturday Club Tourist Club Nondescript Cosmopolitan and Tourist Book led by presidents Bartell Hamilton Bowen Allen Clapp.

Plains—Ladies Aid Quilters Robert McCallister Catherline Smith Barney Hill Grace Nagle Dorothy Cade Elizabeth Burleigh Co. I. McCullough George Cochran Charles Kee Tuestas Chi ~ Cevilie Lo&an Chihs Bartell Mamilton F. Meade Bowen John Allen the Cosmopolitan Ralph Walker Willian Clapp

Death Notice for Andrew T. Wells in California

Mrs Violet Watters of Far West Corning reports the death of her cousin Andrew T Wells in Hollywood California on Sunday October 7 He was a nephew of the late Mrs Charles Schlingerman His sister Mrs Margaret Ross of Zanesville Ohio was with him at his death Burial occurred in California

Corning Violet Watters Andrew T. Wells Hollywood Calif Wells Charles Schlingerman Margaret Ross Zanesville California

Visit by Logan county crop loan supervisor Kunz

Mr Delmar Kunz field supervisor of the Emergency Crop and Feed Loan Office will be at the county agent's Logan office from 3 p m to 4 p m on Oct 16 to accept loan applications for farmers producing crops or purchasing feed for livestock. Farmers needing financing should meet him at the appointed time.

Logan Delmar Wt. Kunz Zanesville Kunz

Mullins and Chauncey Hosts Honor Mrs Mullins Brother-in-law Shower

Mr and Mrs John Mullins entertained guests at their Mill Street home last week with a mixed shower honoring Mrs Mullins brother in law and sister Mrs Lewis Shields and Margaretelle Lanning newlyweds. A large group of relatives and friends attended and gifts were given. The occasion coincided with the Ohio Kiwanis Convention in Columbus and a dinner was planned honoring retiring Kiwanis Governor H C Doughty.

Chauncey John Mullins Mill St Mullins Lewis Shields Margaretelle Lanning Logan Lew — Riges Howard Newisweds Ralston Ralph Helber D. O Davis Columbus Ohio Kiwanis Club Neal H. C. Doughty Kiwanis Chester Cail U.S. Navy Sanford- Call Henry Evans Sarah Evans Lewis Wilkinson Willard Wayne Matson Henry Matson Edson Riley Fairground George Lenigar Leonard Lenigar George Lash Billy Kenneth John Altman Basil Cullison Lash Cullison Sheppard Field Texas Paul Duff Harry Schoonover Harry US. Army Luzon Robert R. Evans Army Air Corps Scott Field Charles Gilkey Grant Gilkey Athens St. Louis Lewis Riley James Riley Wooster Betty Call Sheltering Arms Hospital Marietta Hospital Stout Eleanor Scott Evelyn Gearhart Charlene McLaughlin Portsmouth Will Hess Scott Hess Will Belford Winigman Sth Air Corps Drew Field Tampa Fla

Walker to Lead Logan Kiwanis Meeting at White House

Logan Kiwanis Club will meet Tuesday evening at the White House with Ralph Walker in charge of the program. Afterward the board of directors will convene. Richard Binninger will oversee the October 23 program.

LOGAN Ralph Walker Logan Kiwanis Club White House Richard Binninger

Chauncey Ends Furlough Returns to New York Seaman Bullock

Seaman 1c Robert Francis Bullock has returned to New York after a 15 day furlough spent with his wife Gertrude, children in Nelsonville, and his parents near Chauncey. Chauncey-Dover teachers and staff plan a high school gym party tonight with 14 program items and a pot luck supper.

Chauncey Robert Francis Bullock New York I Gertrude Nelsonsville Blaine Bullock Schon Chauncey-Dover

Plains News Notes highlights from Marietta and Athens visits

The Plains News Notes recounts Mrs Mary Horn visiting her mother at Memorial Hospital Marietta, Betty Deeter starting work at Scott's Athens store, and multiple locals visiting relatives or serving abroad. It mentions hospital visits, military assignments including Elmo Yates in the Air Corps, and various Columbus Athens and Wooster area appearances.

the Plains Mary Horn Memorial Hospital Marietta Arthur Copeland Betty Deeter Scott's Athens Joe Charney Trimble John Krivest Ruth Glass Sheltering, Arms Hospital

Taylor Ridge Personal News Highlights Local Family Gatherings

Local notices capture multiple family gatherings and visits across Athens Brewster and Glouster. S-2-c Charles McNutt returns home on leave from Camp Corpus Christi Texas with extended relatives visiting in September. Other items note furloughs, travel to Murray City and Lancaster, and influenza recovery among residents. Cardinal MacRory obituary closes with distant Ireland reference.

Taylor Ridge John W. McNutt Charles McNutt Camp Corpus Christi Texas Isaac McNutt Winfred Leroy ‘McNutt Maxine McNutt Brewster Roy Taylor Violet Donna Haines Richard’ Haines Athens James McNutt Butler Lula Chesser Earl William and Terry Chesser Martha Jean Chesser Arley Brooks Arley Jr Edward Macle Brooks Violet Brooks Martha McNutt Lois Dorothy Mildred Ocie McNutt Edna Holland Jane Martin Joseph Travis Chesser Audra McNutt Edward Jr Eugene Margaret Judy Lois Ann Mineral Alex Spurges Stephen Spurges States Agnes Carol Louise Murray City Frank Jack Sutton Wagner Bertha Stoncel Dayton Frances Stoncel Murray City Elizabeth Clyde Canter John Davis Fred Heffken Perry Chalfan Fred Others Cari, Welling Evan Davis Herman Kempton John Shifflet Shifflet Camp Maxey Camp Fort Benning Lois McNutt Francis Porter Linda Lu Dave Swartz Sylvia West H. D. Smith Ronnie Carol Ann Carl Welling Felix Lindholm Arnold Lindholm Carl Sainey Fairport Sainey William Canter Chauntcey John Wenger

Nelsonville County Youth Meet Held At Church Of Christ

About 125 youths and counselors attended the first Athens County fall and winter youth meet at the Church of Christ in Nelsonville on Sunday evening. Organist Miss Sigrid Love led the prelude and choir, Rev Harold Kellogg spoke on finding an authoritative voice for better living from First Epistle of John. The group adjourned to social rooms for games and refreshments. a follow up gathering is set for November 4 at First Methodist Church.

Nelsonville Athens County Church of Christ Sigrid Love Charles Mechem Lois Ray Miss Love Janet Cope David Davis Jed Harold Kellogg Athens First L. EB. Evans First Methodist Church Athens

Buchtel Youth Dies Overseas in Germany

Pfc. John R. Rife, 24, of Buchtel, died overseas in Germany on Sept. 24, according to a War Department notice received by his wife Mildred Patton Rife. He was inducted March 10, 1943, from Local Board 2 and had been overseas over a year. He is survived by his wife, mother Emma Rife, and nine siblings, with two brothers recently discharged from the service.

Nelsonville John’ R. Rife U. S. Army Germany War Department Pte Rife

Infant Judy Ann McKee Services Held in Nelsonville

Funeral services were held today at 10 a.m. at Stout Funeral Home for Judy Ann McKee, three month old daughter of Gerald and Judy McKee of Creek. Rev. B A Awe officiated. Burial followed at Green Lawn Cemetery. Survived by brother Jerry Lee and sister Patricia Fay, and grandparents Ray and Judy McKee Chauncey Ralph and Mrs. Armstrong Columbus.

Nelsonville Stout Judy Ann Gerald McKee Creek B.A. Awe Greenlawn Jerry Lee Patricia ‘Fay Ray McKee Chauncey Ralph Armstrong Columbus

Church Plans Convention In Nelsonville Oct Sunday

Nelsonville Ohio Church of Christ hosts a convention with an afternoon session at 2 p m and an evening session on Sunday Oct a light supper at 5 30 p m Hosted by the ladies the event echoes a national convention canceled because of travel issues Speakers include area ministers and church members from nearby towns The Hyperion Club plans Circleville trip Oct 16 for the Southeast District Federation meeting Circle No 5 WSCS meets Thursday at Mrs Sam Frank homes in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Church of Christ Joe B. Maffett Kat Gardner Chauncey Richard Wilcox Millfield Isabel Hyperion Club Circleville Federation of Women's Clubs

Five Report For Induction In Athens County Group

Five Local Board 2 registrants from Athens County left by bus for Fort Hayes for induction into the armed forces. Each received a New Testament from City Ministries Association and cigarettes and writing paper from the Selectees Honor Committee. Included were Charles Henry Dearing Bernut Raymond Guy Conner Richard Pierce Herdman Ernest William Ackley and James Wayne Barnhart.

Nelsonville Athens County Selective Service Board No Fort Hayes City Ministeries Association Charles Henry Dearing Buchtet Raymond Guy Conner Richard Pierce Herdman Ernest William Ackley Athens James Wayne Barnhart Guysville

Nelsonville Church Groups Meet This Week

Nelsonville social notes list several Methodist groups meeting Tuesday evening Oct 16 at 7 or 7 30 pm. Mizpah Class hosts Mrs George Lattimer on Watkins Street. Loyal Workers No 12 at Mrs Pearl Johnsons Poplar Street with devotions by Mrs Josie Green and program led by Mrs Margaret Riley. Fidelis Class at Mrs Frank Lowrys Clinton Street with hostesses Mrs John Saltz and Mrs Harry Hoskinson. Methodist Guild at Mrs Ralph Parks Jefferson Street with Miss Blanche Moore head as program leader and devotion by Mrs Lorenzo Butts. All members urged to attend.

Zion Ladies Aid Society Hugh Howdyshell Porter Heinlein Thelma Mowrey Lloyd Nutter Seymour Charles Fox Leo Armstrong Arnett Sellars Grant Harden Wick Lloyd Nutter Car! Harden W. H. Mowrey Hugh Hawdyshell Heinlein Fox Armstrong Sellars Harden Nutter Mowrey Riley Worth Iman George Miller Harry Primmer Jackie Stage Mary Kathryn Handyshell George Lattimer Methodist Church Watkins St The Pearl Johnson Poplar St Fannie Williams Josie Green Margaret Riley Fidelis Frank Lowry Clinton St John Saltz Harry Hoskinson Margaret E. Johnson Methodist Guild Ralph Parks Jefferson St Carl Coakley Parks Lorenzo Butts Blanche Moorehead

Two arraignments for traffic violations in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville on Saturday Mayor Miles Howe’s court arraigned Lowell F. Wray of Logan and Floyd E. Crothers on traffic offenses. Wray pleaded guilty to unsafe operation and was fined 315 plus costs. Crothers faced a similar charge with a $10 fine and related costs.

Nelsonville Miles Howe Lowell F. Wray Logan Floyd E. Crothers State Highway Patrol

Youth Conference Mothers to Meet in Nelsonville

Nelsonville notices invite mothers of the church of Christ to gathering in the pastor’s study Tuesday at 7 PM to discuss important matters. Mrs. Stanley Mechem urges all mothers to attend. A planning party follows as Naomi WSCS of the Methodist Church hosts Halloween event at 7:30 PM Thursday at Mrs Treva Shaw’s home led by Mrs Bessie Bland.

Nelsonville The Church of Christ Stanley Mechem Naomi

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