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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1941
Page
12
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Hocking County Selective Service Board plans at least two more group physicals in the next weeks to clear the summer backlog. About 35 men will be examined each session two weeks apart. 24 men enter service Oct 6 reducing the backlog and reshaping Class 1A and 1H rosters.
Five young men from Hocking County reported to Ft. Hayes Columbus for induction into service. Kenneth Charles Evans led the group with Raymond Tennihill Nelsonville Route 1 Oscar Anderson Rockbridge Route 1 Harold E Hartman Murray City and Thomas Robert Boch Logan Route 4. The selective service board greeted them before they boarded a bus to Columbus. Reverend C B Clendenen represented the ministerial association. Evans and Tennihill were volunteers. the others were inductees.
Logan Francis of Gallagher Ave. seeks to forward money to his 83 year old mother in Lebanon near Beirut. He writes three months after her letter. mail and money delivery have failed through disrupted service under French and wartime authorities. He hopes British and Free French forces restore order and mail. His mother is alone and efforts to bring her to America were made before the war.
The Rev. Amos L. Heyde of St. Matthew Lutheran Church preached at Attica Lutheran Church on its 25th anniversary. About 400 attended, many former parishioners of Heyde from his eight years there accompanied by Paul Heyde and family.
At Logan Hospital Mrs. Joe Patton of Haydenville underwent major surgery at Cherrington Hospital Monday evening. Mrs. Loren Phillips of Jacksonville had a second blood transfusion Sunday. Mrs. Harry Harmon of Corning was operated on for appendicitis at the hospital Sunday. Mrs. George McIntosh of Haydenville is reported in serious condition.
A Logan Logan County license was issued by Judge E L Ewing over the week end to Leroy Schrader a 19 year old baker of Logan and son of Mr and Mrs Roy Schrader and Nora Culbertson 17 at home of Logan daughter of Mr and Mrs Alvin Culbertson
Logan coach Tom Bender criticized mistakes from both the Reserves and Varsity after Friday’s hamden game. The team will focus on pass defense and heavier charging attack during practice as they prepare for the annual meeting with Middleport.
Court-ordered sale at the Rockbridge courthouse fetched two properties. LOGAN-Huls sold one parcel for 310 dollars to B Huls, and Esther Roop bought the other for 294 dollars. Judge Phil Henderson ordered tax and court-cost distributions. Boyd Huls received 257.47 after taxes and costs.
Logan Kiwanis Club meets at 6 PM Tuesday at the White House. L A Riggs will discuss merchandising and M B Haney will talk on finances. Preparations are underway for the annual election next Tuesday evening.
Logan Morris, son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Morris, will not return to Ohio Wesleyan this fall to continue his studies. He spent Sunday in Logan visiting his parents and now works at Patterson Field Dayton.
Logan John Schorr of this city was notified Monday of his selection as a member of the federal jury at Columbus. He was directed to report for service the following day.
A new trophy case was installed in the senior high school corridor as a gift from the class of 1941 to replace the smaller, older display case used for trophies.
Friends report cards from Mr and Mrs Rolland Bright mailed en route to Arizona to visit Dr and Mrs J D Francis and family. They traveled via Salt Lake City and reached the top of Pikes Peak. They say they are having a fine time and so far fine weather. They will be away for four weeks.
Logan Starr Township trustees asked to move six hundred dollars from the general fund to the road and bridge fund. Judge Phil Henderson will consider the request. Trustees named are Vance Wolfe Eugene Chesser and John R. McClain.
Miss Frances Murray of Union Furnace has taken a position in the Industrial Commission legal department and reported for duties Monday. She previously worked in her brother Fred A. Murray's law office here.
Gallia resident Anderson Robinson of the Chickamauga Basin near Gallipolis is recovering after a black widow spider bite. Struck on the elbow while barn work a week ago, he grew ill and unable to walk but now is able to move about his home though still weak and sick.
Marriage license applicants listed include Joseph Fletcher 26 and Alice Vaughn 24 in Iron ton. Edward A. Dickerson 24 and Ruby Kay 21 in Charleston. Arthur Harold Smith 22 and Anna Louise Weaves 24 in Utica. Raymond Jordan 23 and Nycndine McKitterick 22 in Jackson. James L. Camden 37 and Edith S. Oliver 22 in Point Pleasant. Eugene Blazer 62 and Mamie Nichols 53 in Gallipolis.
Clyde Mitchell announces Gallia club will welcome District Governor Herman Balthaser of Lancaster for an official visit on October 14. A week earlier members will be entertained by a recorded address from International President Davis.
Alva M. Farley of Columbus died at his home. He was 76 and a native of the county. Surviving are his wife and six children. He retired from Ohio State University several years ago.
The apple packing plant at Third and Sycamore streets is operating and receiving fruit from across the county for graded packing and shipment.
Six defendants in Logan County appeared before Magistrate Frank St. Clair and pled guilty to exhibiting gambling devices. Each paid a $50 fine plus costs. One more person faces charges after a machine was confiscated last week by Sheriff Floyd Duffy as the sheriff persists in banning slot machines countywide.
Logan reports drought harms the Chieftain field grass with two weeks of dry weather. Watering and a sprinkler system are used to keep the center of the field from denuding amid rough game play and ongoing season use.
Gallipolis reports the American Legion Post will display a new 6x8 flag that flew over Washington. Commander W. M. Elliott says the flag will be shown at the fall festival and first flown on Armistice Day November 11 during an Armistice Day program and the dedication of a flag pole at Mound Hill Cemetery.
Gallipolis reports the funeral of Max Davis 9 son of Mr and Mrs Denver Davis held at Bulaville Church Addison Township. Max died after being dragged by a cow tied with a rope his skull fractured when the animal bolted and struck a post. Rev E C Wenz conducted services with interment in Rife Cemetery. The family formerly lived in Addison Township and Kananga and has ten other children.
Gallipolis built at Marietta Manufacturing Company yard the U S Naval net tender Holly departed yesterday for New Orleans. The armored armed craft are manned by sailors assigned for the mission.
Logan Commandery Knights Temple prepares for Ladies Night with a 6 o'clock potluck. C Wallace Cherry and Mrs. Cherry will attend. Cherry will speak. The group will attend a theater party and plan to travel to the Columbus Grand Commandery meeting October 7 to 9 with the Logan High School band for the parade.
Eastern Stars and Sewing Circle members schedule a joint meeting at 5 30 p m Wednesday at the Masonic Temple with a potluck dinner. A drill team practice is planned for 7 30 p m.
A long list of residents and visitors is noted with Mrs. George Goulding and companions on a ten day East coast motor trip guided by chauffeur Leonard Tom. Several Logan residents, guests in Huntington, Columbus, and nearby towns, attend services, fairs, and family visits with mentions of schools, military ties, and future plans at Ohio State University.
Fred B. Burchfield secretary of the activities committee of the Ohio High School Principals Association was invited to attend a meeting at the Seneca Hotel in Columbus on Saturday.
Holl son of Mr and Mrs B A Holl of East Main Street has enrolled at Ohio State University and will report Wednesday to begin his work.
WPA directed Chickamauga road and bridge work to restart Wednesday with Rodney Milhoff as supervisor. Forty workers start, more to join as conditions allow. new excavating equipment arrives from Jackson. Delays due to financial disputes and a WPA strike have ended after conferences.
Six cars for apples have been assigned to Gallia County by the Surplus Commodities Administration with shipments and loadings starting now. County Agent E. G. Royer notes acceptable varieties Baldwin Cortland Greenings York Jonathan Delicious Grimes Stark. Prices range from $1.05 per bushel for the best variety down to 75 cents.
Gallipolis police plan a safari against owners who leave dogs at home while they visit. Telephone protests are being received night and day, says Chief of Police John Fraley.
Grand jurors met this morning charged by Judge Kimball of Scioto County in absence of Judge W R White who held court in the county. It is said possibly 70 cases will be considered.
Logan officials report multiple drunk driving cases. Charles Hunston of Lancaster faced arraignment for operating a motor vehicle under the influence with a $100 fine plus costs and possible license suspension after a Sunday arrest. Tom Anderson was taken into custody Monday on a similar charge and will be arraigned today. John Walsmith of Logan was charged with letting an unlicensed driver operate his car, pleaded guilty, and paid $5 plus costs.
An Ohio University extension class organization meeting will be held at Logar High School on Wednesday evening September 24 at 7 o'clock. Dr Dawes of the Speech Department will conduct the meeting. Those interested should be present for this meeting.
Student council elections are being held by the eleven home rooms of Logan Junior High School and will be completed Wednesday when the full list is announced.
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