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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1942

Page

16

Logan Hocking County registrants inducted for Army service

A Logan Logan County contingent of 84 Hocking County Selective Service registrars passed army physicals and were inducted Tuesday. Inductees include Walter D. Stone and Walter E. Kinney among 112 departing, with some held over for further exams. A two week furlough precedes assignment to Fort Benjamin Harrison. Continuous farewell ceremonies planned by American Legion, ministers, and the Selective Service Board.

Logan Hocking County Selective Service Walter E. Kinney Fort Benjamin Harrison Ind American Legion Selective Service Board American Legion Auxiliary Army Walter D. Stone John R. Stuart Fred L. Gastin Wayne E. Azbell Virgil L. Linn Bernard B. Olive James H. Redick, Jr Floyd E. Coakley Bernard E. Fetheroll Joe H. Wilkinson William H. Stewart John W. Taulbee Joseph V. Carter Joseph F. Boch Georgie D. Thress Richard Stephenson Joseph E. Campbell Joseph L. North Paul C. Schmeltzer Howard W. Bode Robert G. Spencer Carl E. Hart Roy N. Beery Melvin E. Arbell Louis R. Casto, Jr John D. Huffmen Harry E. Shaw Merl E. Primmer

Voters' Ballots Cast In Hocking County As Oct Deadline Near

About 160 disabled and absent voters have cast ballots. final voting date is Oct 29 at 6 30 p m. The article lists numerous local residents and notes Mrs Phil Tschappt of Logan underwent major surgery at Grant Hospital Columbus the day before.

Logan Hocking County Phil Tschappt Grant Hospital Columbus

Logan Social Notes Highlight Local Club Meetings

Emma Shaw presided at Ruth Bible Class memorials in Logan's Methodist chapel. Book of the Month Club discussed Anna Rausching's No Retreat at Mrs William Tannehill home. Child Study Group hosted by Mrs Ray Garverick with contests and a lunch. Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Halloween party featured multiple host committees and many members and guests in attendance.

Alice Frasch Anna Rausching William Tannehill George E. Carr Francis Roberts Minnie Bowen Iris Lowry Sarah Rockhold Sally Holmes Grace Hibrnger Lucille Sutter Alice G. Poston Monica Acker Ruth Bryan Della Webb Mary Eyerman Ray Garverick Arlie Brimner Frank Ricketts Clarence Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Hayes Pritchard Tommy Walsh Martha Magle Martha Walsh John Shaw Addison Frey Anna Marie Schorr Edward Hamilton Teresa Kaiser Kathryn la

Government Wheat Is Ordered Again

Logan Paul Shaw, chairman of the Hocking County AAA committee, announced Tuesday that another carload of feeding wheat has been ordered from the government. The first carload was sold to local grain dealers at 95 cents per bushel and while some remains, the grain has proved satisfactory for feeding and will be exhausted soon.

Logan Paul Shaw Hocking County AAA Committee

Hemlock Grove Club Becomes Active Social Hub

Hemlock Grove Sewing Club met with Mrs. Hugh Thompson Friday evening. Residents across Ra c ine and nearby towns hosted and visited relatives including the Midkiffs and Cullums. Several families attended the Lancaster Fair and shared weekend gatherings in Bunker Hill Beaverton Monroeville and nearby communities.

Hemlock Grove George Hines William Killingner R. V. Heilman Betty Heilman Kathryn Mae Chaney Bunker Hill Ziba Midkiff Edna Romine Bert Romine Emmett Hawk Robert Hawk Avery Logan Frank Clark Ernest Cullums Lancaster Fair J. J. Will John Sargent

Soldier Peck Jr. Transferred to Camp Crowder for Training

Pvt. Dean B. Peck Jr. of Carbondale Ohio has been transferred from Indiana to Camp Crowder Missouri for basic training. He is the son of Mrs. Charlotte Peck.

Missouri Fort Benjamin Harrison Ind Dean B. Peck, Jr Charlotte Peck Carbondale, Ohio Camp Crowder, Mo

Shelby High Defeats Bucyrus 21 to 17 in Comeback

Shelby High School football team rallied from a 12-7 halftime deficit to beat Bucyrus 21-17 Friday night. Coach Tom Bender, longtime Logan High leader, said the Shelby offense surged in the final period to score multiple times.

Logan Tom Bender Shelby High School Bucyrus Bender Logan High

Laurelville Businesses Suspended for War Duration

Laurelville mirrors national wartime shifts as three Main Street establishments the Straus Drug Store the Bushee Bakery and the Scenic Border News suspend operations for the war. Owners hope to resume once the conflict ends.

Logan Laurelville Straus Drug Store Bushee Bakery Scenic Border News

Child Study Group Holds First Meeting

Logan Enterprise reports the opening session of the Enterprise Church hosted the first meeting of the Child Study Group with about 20 women present. Mrs. Paul Shaw was named chairman and Mrs. J. M. Ansel secretary as the group begins discussing disciplined child guidance and character development.

Ohio Power Company Murray City Bennington

GOP Women's Group To Give Program

Hocking County Republican Women's Group hosts a Thursday 6 p.m. meeting at GOP headquarters with a potluck supper. Miss Wilhelmine Deissle says Governor John Bricker will deliver a radio address to be heard by GOP groups statewide and Logan and Hocking County candidates are invited as guests.

Logan Hocking County Republican Women’s Group GOP Wilhelmine Deissle Nellie Linton Clarence Schempp Harry Krumlauf John Bricker Hocking County

Selective Service Begins Reclassification in Logan County

Logan area officials said the Hocking County Selective Service Board has begun reclassifying registrants who are married or have collateral dependents. After exhausting 1 A registrants, state headquarters approved starting the reclassification process.

LOGAN Hocking County Selective Service Board

Albert Leonard Receives Marine Corps Commission

Albert Leonard of Logan has earned a second lieutenant’s commission in the U S Marine Corps at Quantico Virginia. He will undergo ten weeks more training after graduating last Saturday. His father Walter Leonard planned to attend but could not reach the graduation due to high waters near Washington.

Logan Albert Abe) Leonard Walter Leonard U. S. Marine Corps Quantico Marine Base Washington

Draft Board Awaits Word Of Delinquents

Hocking County Selective Service Board said no word has been received from three registrants who missed Army physicals at Ft. Hayes Columbus. Six delinquents were noted. two enlisted in the Navy and one transferred to another board. If they cannot show cause they face punishment under Selective Service laws.

Logan Hocking County

Democratic Women's Club Meeting Outlines Election Plans

Democratic Women's Organization held a meeting Tuesday night at the club headquarters with Mrs Lavon Goodlive presiding. They discussed plans for the November 3 election and formed party plans for the coming year.

Logan Punter Wounded by Accidental Gunshot

Logan football coach Clarence Mackey said ace punter Bill Scott suffered a flesh wound in the right ankle when a target pistol discharged while he and two friends shot near Carbon Hill Monday. The injury, though minor, will sideline him for three weeks, ruling him out of three upcoming Chieftain games where he has handled most punting duties.

Logan Nelsonville Clarence Mackey Bill Scott Carbon Hill

Pioneer Youth Group Ends Regular Meetings For War

In Logan, the Hocking County Pioneer Youth Group will discontinue regular meetings for the duration of the war. President Kenley Krinn will continue leading the group, which plans a concluding round and square dance at Bell Hall. Some special meetings may occur at Christmas or New Year, but normal sessions stop due to members entering the Army and gasoline rationing.

Logan Hocking County Bell Hall Kenley Krinn

Webb announces birth of son Jon Edward in Columbus

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence T. Webb announce the birth of a son at St. Ann's Hospital Columbus Wednesday morning. The infant is named Jon Edward. Grandparents are Mrs. Vance Webb of Logan and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Lecrone of Columbus.

Logan Lawrence T. Webb St. Ann's Hospital Columbus Jon Edward Vance Webb J. E. Lecrone

Egg Auction Members To Meet Next Week

Logan reports the Southeastern Ohio Egg Auction will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday October 28 at the Church of Christ in Nelsonville. James R. Smoot says 489 members across 12 counties are invited with new directors to be elected and Prof. E L Dakan of Ohio State University as speaker. Refreshments will follow.

Ohio Smoot

Bean Child Born to Mr and Mrs Elvin Bean

Mr and Mrs Elvin Bean of Nelsonville announce the birth of a son Wednesday morning at Cherrington Hospital.

Logan Elvin Bean Nelsonville Cherrington Hospital

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