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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1942

Page

18

Death of J W Rodman accidental hunting fatality

J W Rodman, 44, a Falls Township farmer near Logan, died in an accidental gun discharge while squirrel hunting on Tuesday. Sheriff Duffy said a single barrel 12 gauge gun was found with a discharged shell in the chamber. Rodman’s body was found by neighbors Wednesday night leaning against a rail fence. a dead squirrel was in his coat pocket. He was to report for a medical examination with the Selective Service. burial arrangements are pending.

Logan James William Rodman Falls Township Hocking County Floyd Duffy Frank St. Clair Rodman Duffy Joe Snider Pearl Shultz Shultz Boking County Selective Service Peech Schultz Leonard Funeral Service Wade John Walfrid Nesters Ath

Logan man pleads to insufficient rights driving charge

Virgil Huddy of Nelsonville entered a plea on a Logan charge of operating a vehicle without proper privileges on U S Route 33 north of Logan. He was arraigned Tuesday night and fined five dollars plus costs after arrest by state highway patrol officers.

Logan Junty Virgil Huddy Nelsonville Denzil Weltner

Funeral services held for Mrs Ison Dowler at St Lutheran Church

Mrs Ison Dowler a prominent Nelson woman died Saturday at rant Hospital after an operation. services were Tuesday at 2 p m conducted by Rev Amos L Hevde with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery. Grangers to meet Booster Night Friday at 3 p m at Enterprise School invites all. Zaleski recent guests of Mr and Mrs Henry McGee.

Antioch Grange Enterprise School Gayle Atkinson Building Zaleski Attend Henry McGee

Logan Kiwanis Hear Wiant Talks on China War Impact

Logan Kiwanis Club heard lay missionary Logan Paul P. Wiant speak on the war’s effects in China and his work in war torn areas. He is a brother of Rev. Stanley W. Wiant, president of the Kiwanis Club, and had just returned from the Orient after months away.

Logan Paul P. Wiant China Logan Kiwanis Club White House Stanley W. Wiant The Kiwanis Club Wiant Orient

Army Cites Pvt. Bacchus for Bravery in Train Rescue

Logan resident Pvt. Albert Bacchus, 24, formerly a Logan taxi driver, was cited for bravery after saving two fellow soldiers from a speeding train while on patrol duty. The rescue occurred September 2 at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland, with superior officers praising his quick action.

Logan Albert Bacchus Bacchus Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland

Dundas Social And Personal Notes Update

Wartman returned home from White Cross Hospital with improved condition. Local social mentions include visits by Harold Swaim and Sylvester Taylor, Evelyn Perry from Columbus, and Raymond Lowe with Doris Cooper and Charles Hector of Columbus. Clinton Circle met with 16 members and a guest. next host will be Mrs. Dena Salts.

Dundas Howard Wartman White Cross Hospital Harold Swaim Sandusky Sylvester Taylor Evelyn Perry Columbus Otto Perry Ray Lowe Doris Pearl Cooper Radcliff Charles Hector Don Thompson Robert Saltz Garvin Saltz George Pugh Hamden Orlande Hava LCI Eee Meueure Clinton Circle Goldie Christian Dena Salts Charles Morrison McArthur Joe Morrison Nellie Page Sundaw

Social Notes of Radcliff update on local residents

Social notes recount injuries and moves in Radcliff and Oreton. Vivian Fain broke an arm at Springfield and stayed home in Oreton. C. M. Wilsons move from Radcliff to New Albany to start a new business. J W McGhee Gladys Pierce Ruth Barber and Daphne McLaughlin attended a teacher meeting at McArthur.

Radcliff Vivian Fain Springfield Oreton C. M Wilson New Albany J. W. McGhee Gladys Pierce Ruth Barber Daphne McLaughlin McArthur Otho Gregory Daryl Holzer George Boring Cynthia Cummings James Sammie C B. Wells Mildred Jean Pierce Latter Day Saints Creole Mary Lou Pierce Columbus Ohio University Vinton Township Garden Club Elva Morton Ruth Swisher Mamie Martin Thelma Cottrill Paul McManus Navy Brooklyn Arabia Newfoundland Iceland Greenland Great Britain Charlies S. Jayjohn Norfolk

Test Alert To Be Held On Sept. 30

Logan mayor Denzil Weltner announced a practice test of air raid communication facilities in Logan on September 30. D. E. Park of the State Defense Council sent the notification, with Roy Loomis of the Logan Defense Council receiving the message at the warning center. Postal cards will acknowledge receipt and note time received for state headquarters.

Logan Denzil Weltner D. E. Park State Defense Council Logan Warning Center Roy Loomis Logan Defense Council

Halby Fined for Reckless Driving

Logan man John Halby pleaded guilty to reckless driving after a collision at Church Street and Warner Avenue. He was fined $10 and costs at arraignment before Mayor Denzil Weltner.

Logan John Halby Denzil Weltner Halby Church St Warner Ave

Logan Kenneth Sheets Improves After Gunshot Wounds

Kenneth Logan Sheets 29 a former LHS athlete shows progress at Cherrington Hospital where doctors report recovery from gunshot wounds suffered on opening day of the squirrel hunting season. Mrs Pat Canty of Logan discharged from Cherrington Hospital after a week of treatment and observation.

Logan Kenneth Sheets LHS Cherrington Hospital Pat Canty

Chan Kistler Featured in Hawaii Paper

Pvt. Chan Kistler formerly of Logan now serves as a machine gunner in Hawaii. The August 20 Honolulu Star Bulletin feature by Helen Berkey was clipped by Mrs. Edna Stevens and shared with his Logan, Utah parents Mr. and Mrs. Ford Kistler.

Logan Chan Kistler U. S. Army Hawaii Honolulu Star-Bulletin Ford Kistler Helen Berkey Kistler Logan High School

McBroom Elected New Legion Commander

Logan Post 78 of the American Legion chose Logan automotive dealer McBroom as commander at Tuesday night’s regular meeting. Elected officers include Walter Huffman vice commander Roger Friend adjutant Virgil Martin finance and service officer Charles Struble chaplain Charles McKinley historian and Harry Willige sergeant at arms. Trustees are Harry Sweazy Jesse Ansel and Roy Van Atta, succeeding McBroom as commander.

LOGAN John McBroom American Legion Legion Walter Huffman Roger Friend Virgil Martin Charles Struble Charles McKinley Harry Willige Harry Sweazy Jesse Ansel Roy van Atta McBroom

Health officials attend meeting in Columbus

Logan health leaders Dr H G Southard county health commissioner Paul Bennington county sanitarian Mrs Winifred Daly and Miss Pauline King county health nurses attended a health commissioners meeting in Columbus Tuesday and returned to Logan Tuesday evening.

Logan H. G. Southard Paul Bennington Winifred Daly Pauline King Columbus

Solution To Bike Problem Is Sought

Logan reports the bicycle parking issue is being studied by Service Director Roy Loomis after a council meeting authorizes recommendations. Councilman Wonn cites Indiana cities using bicycle racks and street parking spaces. Loomis will report at the next meeting in two weeks. Devil's Tower National Monument in Wyoming welcomed 31,107 visitors in 1940.

Logan Roy Loomis Chase Wonn Indiana Loomis Council Devil’s Tower National Monument Wyoming

Vaccination Program Continues Across County Schools

County health commissioner said immunization and vaccination of school children will continue in coming weeks. West and Central Schools had diphtheria immunizations and smallpox vaccinations this week. other schools are slated for tests in the future.

Logan H. G. Southard

Divorce Granted in Logan Court of Common Pleas

Donald R. Ray awarded a divorce from Clar abell Ray by Judge Phil A Henderson on gross neglect of duty. The couple married in Logan in 1937 and have no children per the petition. Mrs. David Shull and their infant Logan were discharged from Cherryington Hospital on Wednesday.

Logan Donald R. Ray Clarabell Ray Phil A. Henderson Court of Common Pleas David Shull Cherrington Hospital

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