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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1942
Page
12
Kenneth R. Fitzgerald reports Hocking County sold 103000 in War Bonds in September, beating its 54000 quota by 49000. The breakdown shows 58000 in Series F and G bonds and 45000 in Series E bonds, a standout county performance in the state.
Sheriff Floyd Duffy said he was asked to locate relatives of Walter R. Reynolds 49 a former Hocking County resident fatally injured in Marion railroad yard Saturday night Reynolds a World War I veteran worked in a quarry near Marion He was hospitalized in serious condition as authorities sought the missing relatives
Local farmers and poultrymen plan to attend the Southeastern Ohio Egg Auction annual meeting at Nelsonville Church of Christ Wednesday at 8 p m. County extension agent James R Smoot urges attendees to contact the extension office. Prof E L Dakan of Ohio State University will speak. A board of directors election will be held.
Haydenville residents of the Hocking County registrants heading to active U S Army service will be honored at a party Thursday evening at the Haydenville Methodist Church. Logan attorney C Wood Bowen will speak and the Logan Quartet will provide music. Refreshments follow the program. All Haydenville residents urged to attend.
Harry Woodrow Primmer of Logan Rural Route has enlisted in the U S Army Air Corps at Fort Benjamin Harrison and is unassigned. Gilbert Orval Thress of Nelsonville has volunteered for immediate duty and will undergo a screening physical Wednesday evening for inclusion in the next Logan contingent.
Navy Day honors the U S Navy’s history and present wartime sea power with references to John Paul Jones Farragut and Roosevelt era leaders. It notes Pearl Harbor Coral Sea Midway battles and the rise of aircraft carriers and seapower in two-ocean naval strategy.
Saturday Club met at the White House with Miss Alice Poston hosting. Florence Bort spoke on Women On The Home Front. Mrs. Stanley Wiant discussed a new Methodist Church recreation room. Next meeting is a luncheon on November 7 hosted by Mrs. D. R. Rannells.
Mrs. Clifford Iles entertained at Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Hughes and Mrs. Elizabeth Weldy. Mrs. Robert Parsons was the guest speaker at the U B Church Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stallsmith and children visited Osborne with Mr. and Mrs. Guy Collumber and Mr. and Mrs. William Emerick.
Kenneth R. Fitzgerald, county chairman of war bond sales, reports a sample folder titled Schools at War has been received for use in Hocking County and Logan schools. The folders, sponsored by the Treasury Department and the Office of Education wartime commission, detail War Savings gram and other war activities for pupils and teachers.
Charley Johnston of Logan Route 1 underwent major surgery at Cherring ton Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Ed come were the parents of a son born Saturday evening at Cherrin Hospital. Mrs. Ralph Hanning and infant son Nelsonville were released Sunday. Leroy Murphy of Nek Nelsonville had a tonsilectomy at the hospital Monday.
Three month old David Dane Forgoress, son of Mr and Mrs Steven Forgoress of Trimble, was moved from Columbus Children’s Hospital to his Trimble home for observation with his mother staying at his side.
Probate Court attaches report two marriage licenses issued over the weekend. The couples are Robert J. Ihinger 38 electrician of South Zanesville Route 2 and Helen Lu e Hansel 24 of Zanesville. Jesse Lee Lutz 21 painter of Lancaster Route and Lena Margaret Bigham 20 of Lancaster at home.
Logan notices show weekend sales tax intake of 989.54 dollars, down from 1,229.91 the prior week. Robert N. White, Hocking County treasurer, released the weekly totals.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Joyce of Logan announce the birth of a son named Thomas Joyce Jr born Friday. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Carl Pickerel of Logan.
Charles Carter of this city has enlisted in the U S Army Air Corps at Wright Field Dayton and will report for duty there tomorrow. Two of his brothers also serve Leo Carter is with the Army in Seattle and Robert Carter serves in the Navy aboard a vessel at sea.
Glouster carnival advances with soldiers pictured in community coverage. Local residents Mrs. J E Anderson and daughter Myra return from six weeks in West Palm Beach visiting Lt and Mrs F E Seaman and Mary Elinor. Several residents travel to Columbus for family events and funerals.
Boy Scout Troop 72s salvage effort netted 5830 pounds of scrap iron 650 pounds of rubber 100 pounds of rags and 33 pounds of metal. Local businessmen and citizens aided the drive. First Aid class for the scouts is set for Tuesday 730 to 930 p m.
Gilbert Stephenson, who had major surgery in Dayton weeks ago, has returned to resume his position with the L. A. Faires Store. Mr. and Mrs. Faires drove to Dayton Saturday night and returned with him Sunday.
The Trimble Methodist Church Ladies' Aid Society will gather Wednesday evening at Mrs. Ella Morrison's home to bring canned fruit or vegetables for White Cross Hospital. In Jacksonville the Faithful Class of the Methodist Church meets Thursday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Florence Morrison's home.
Glouster hosts a Thursday night High Street carnival sponsored by the Community Service Organization. Charles Beshara will display pictures of Trimble Township service members in his confectionery window. families may submit photos with names. The parade begins at 7 p.m. from Glouster Stadium with four high school bands in uniform. all residents and groups are urged to participate and mask if possible.
S H Dillon announced Mary Ann Moorehead of Logan has been hired as Laurelville sixth grade teacher. A Logan High School graduate, she attended Ohio University for three years and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs James Moorehead. The post was created by staff rearrangement after M E Primmer resigned to return to war industry work following his science instruction.
Paul Shaw, chairman of the Hocking County AAA committee, announced that 30 farm trucks were registered over three days last week. Many owners visited the office to register but could not due to missing application blanks, which will be provided soon.
George Gibbs aged 53 a former Jacksonville resident died at his Sprigg West Virginia home after a four year illness. He lived in Jacksonville Athens and Sprigg where he ran two mines. Survived by wife two daughters a son three brothers three sisters and mother Mrs Anna Gibbs of Jacksonville. Body brought to Columbus and funeral set for Wednesday 2 PM at Columbus Masonic Temple with burial there.
Glouster Masonic Lodge master Ernest Byers and senior warden W. H. Stahl attended the 133rd annual Grand Lodge of Ohio meeting in Columbus last week. Also present were Dennis Addington of Trimble Lodge and Fred Leeper of Bishopville Lodge. A dinner at the Virginia Hotel honored Harry E. Schramm of Marietta, Grand Master of the Seventeenth Masonic District.
Kerosene rationing for Jacksonville and vicinity will be handled Wednesday and Thursday afternoons at the Jacksonville grade school building. Those wishing to obtain kerosene for lighting or heating may call at the school any hour during those two days. CLASS TO MEET GLOUSTER The Priscilla Class of the Glouster Methodist Church will meet this evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Harold Dew. Members are asked to bring their cancelled sales tax stamps.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cunningham have moved to Columbus where he is employed at a service station.
James R. Smoot, Hocking County extension agent, reports four Hocking County 4-H members sold six beef calves at the Pickaway Stock Exhibit. The top price was 30 cents per pound. Tommy Heinlein sold two Hereford calves at 16 cents per pound, Doyne Schaal sold an Angus steer at 174 percent cents per pound, and Harry Mack Ross with his sister Dixie sold three head at 15 cents per pound.
Shine's Bar and Grill Keglers lead the All-Star Bowling League with eight wins and four losses. Logan Merchants sit second at seven and five, Cook's Bar and Grill is third at six and six, Elberfeld trails at three and nine. Weekly schedule lists Cook vs Elberfeld and Shine's vs Logan Merchants at Cook Alleys.
Mrs. Amanda Koon of Deanville was brought to Cherrington Hospital Monday with a fractured hip from a fall at home. Her condition is listed as fair.
A consumer note advises taking Tonjon Accord strictly according to the label directions for safe use. The message emphasizes adhering to dosage and warnings to avoid adverse effects.
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