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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1945

Page

16

Hocking County Inductees Go To Ohio Center Today

Nine youths depart from Logan by bus for induction at Fort Hayes Columbus. American Legion Auxiliary served breakfast. Rev C W Swengel presented Testaments from Hocking County Ministerial Association. Names: Richard Wesley Jackson Glenn Sheldon McDaniel Kenneth Wayne Boals William Lester Mays Homer William Wine Jay Cole Howard Douglas Leasure Elmer Elwood Wyckoff Hondet Rex Lanning.

Fort Hayes Logan American Legion Auxiliary Columbus C. W. Swengel The Methodist Church Hocking County Richard Wesley Jackson Sugar Grove Glenn Sheldon McDaniel Nelsonville Kenneth Wayne Boals Union Furnace Wiliam Lester Mays Homer William Wine Ferry Jay Cole Ambrose Hotel Logant Howard Douglas Leasure Elmer Elwood Wyckoff Rex Lanning Murray City

Band Booster Group Meets for Opening Farm Session at High School

Logan Washington Bowers, president, led 50 Logan Band Boosters in a fall opening meeting in the High School Cafeteria with a covered dish dinner. A short program in the music room featured Janice Barker and Rev. Luther Heyde. Barker played two piano numbers and Heyde sang Stars of the Summer Night with Barker accompanying. Committees for October and the reception and program were named.

Logan Washington Bowers Logan Band Boosters Club Janice Barker Luther Heyde Miss Barker James Rees Lavon Goodlve Robert Shaw Robert Mohler John Kreig Arthur Green John Bunts Charles Barker Ray Garverick Rex Holmes Lena Mack George Hanner Joan Beall Tom Gorden

Hocking service men receive war department notices

War Department reports Ple Retha G Lohr daughter of Mr and Mrs Marc Lohr stationed as a stenographer with the Air Supply Division in the Mediterranean theater and en route home. Other local service members include Pfe Walter G Smith James L Steele S Sgt Harry Mount Cpl Raymond Fauble Pvt Alvin Carnes and Pvt Gerald Stimson with overseas service dates listed.

War Department Retha G. Lohr Marc Lohr Air Supply Division Charles H. Shaffer Oglethorpe New Lexington Charles Shaffer Shaffer Logan Republican Selective Service Board Pfe Walter Gilbert Smith James’ L. Steele Laurelville Rt Camp Atterbury Ind Harry Wendell Mount Logan Rt Raymond Dolan Fauble Rockbridge Overseas Ernest Everett Malone Gore Rt. 1 Alvin Clarence Carnes W. Hunter St Gerald Wayne Stimson Logan Rt. 2

Hocking Teachers Meet in Logan for Annual Assembly

Hocking County Teachers Association plans its annual meeting at East Elementary Auditorium in Logan on Thursday evening September 27 at 8 o clock. Dr. C L Dow of Ohio University, R M Eyman of the state education department, and B A Stevens of the Ohio Education Association will attend. Mr and Mrs Ralph Poston entertain with vocal selections. The Schoolmasters Club holds its first dinner at the White House at 6 and the Schoolmistresses Club meets at Pritchard's Restaurant that same evening.

Pritchard's

Two Are Arraigned In Logan Courts

Logan deputies return Melvin Camp from Cleveland on non support charges. He pleads not guilty and is bound over at 300 dollars. Robert Ford arrested for reckless driving pleads guilty and pays a ten dollar fine plus costs.

Logan Jack Waldron Melvin Cleveland Hocking Frank St. Clair Robert Ford Denzil Weliner

Tucker Pleases Rotary With Magic Show at White House

Logan Hollis Tucker, famed magician and veteran, delighted Rotary Club members and guests with a magic program Monday evening at the White House. J C Penney’s B O Nixon arranged the event with special guests Russell Young of Ohio Power Co captain Phillip De Maine and Lt Claud Christman in attendance. Wes Ogel to lead next week's program.

Logan Hollis Tucker Rotary Club White House B. O. Nixon J. C. Penney Russell, Young Ohio Power Company Phillip de Maine Claud Christman Wes Oge

Man Finds Relief From Yearlong Stomach Brick Claim

A man reports ten years of a persistent brick like sensation in the stomach eased after taking ERB-HELP. The ad claims 12 herbs cleanse bowels relieve gas and stimulate liver and kidneys, promising renewed health. Sold at Ashes Pharmacy and Betts Ady in Melso gyne.

Sai Ashes Pharmacy Betts —Ady

Haydenville Man Is Held to Court for Assault and Battery

James Rush of Haydenville was arraigned in Frank St Clair's court. Charged with assault and battery and cutting with intent to kill. Rush fined 25 dollars and costs and jailed 30 days on the first charge. Pleaded not guilty to the second and bound over to the grand jury on 600 dollar bond.

Logan James Rush Haydenville Frank St Clair Gordon Hickman Rush

Logan Brief Social Notes

Mrs. Ross Adcock hosted the Chummy Bridge Club at her East Hunter Street home. Guest prize went to Mrs. Lawrence Adcock and high club store to Mrs. Lew Graham. Several members and guests attended with refreshments served. Next hostess will be Mrs. Henry Dague.

Chas. Bowen Dies Monday in Ohio City Hospital

Charles Bowen age 55, lifelong Union Furnace resident, died Monday at University Hospital Columbus after a week-long illness. Former H. C. Godman Company employee until retirement. Survived by wife Alice Vollmer Bowen, four children including Ruth at home, sisters Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Brown of Logan, Mrs. Rhodes of Columbus, and a brother.

the Home Frank Johnson Carl Brown Logan A. L. Rhodes Columbus Bawen

Licensed To Marry In Hocking County

Logan marriage licenses issued in Probate Court to Ernest Eugene Glenn 18 of Logan and Jamnita Evans 23 of Oak Hill both connected to Timken Co. Also listed Colby Pounds 48 of Haydenville and Elizabeth Harris 37 of Haydenville as licensed to wed. The records name their parents and jobs, with addresses in Ohio.

Logan Ernest Eugene Glenn Timken Roller Bearing Co Columbus Jesse Glenn Jamnita Evans Oak Hill Timken Co Clifford Evans Oak Hil Colby Pounds Haydenville Elizabeth Harris

Auxiliary plans for conference in Logan on Oct 25

Mrs Harry Mack presided at a business meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary. Plans were laid for the fall conference to be held in Logan October 25 with delegates from the Southeastern District. District president Mrs Barton Hall will oversee the session which opens at one o'clock.

Logan Harry Mack American Legion!’ Auxiliary Barton Hall

Marriages and community notes in Middleport region

Announcement lists the Sept 15 marriage of Mildred McMann McConnels ville to C P Colegrove at the bride’s home and notes plans to live in Nelsonville. It also covers a Wilmington wedding of Miss Anne Mae Shramm to Ralph Stopp, plus local veterans, family visits, illnesses, leave from service, and upcoming social events in Middleport including Eastern Star and Masonic lodge gatherings.

Eisenhower MacArthur Must Decide Occupation

General Jonathan M. Wainwright urged Eisenhower and MacArthur to set tenure and terms for their occupations. He spoke at a dinner for about 300 business and civic leaders in Syracuse, saying forces of evil in Europe and the Orient must be sternly dealt with. The remarks were delivered as part of the evening program.

Syracuse Jonathan M. Wainwright Eisenhower MacArthur Corregidor Germany Japan Logan Fred Burch Europe Orient Field Wainwright Mary Everman Jong

Myers Crossing Motorist Fined

Nelsonville Eurene North at Myers Crossing pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. In Mayor Miles Howe's court Monday he was fined 50 dollars plus costs. Also fined were T. J. McAllister and Dave Evans of Carbon Hill and Frank Russell of Nelsonville for intoxicating complaints.

Nelsonville Eurene North Myers Crossing Miles Howe T. J. McAllister Dave Evans Carbon Hill Frank Russell

Circle Will Meet NELSONVILLE WSC Methodist Church

Victory Circle of the W S C S of the Methodist Church will meet at the home of Mrs. Parker Sniffen on Fayette Street Wednesday evening at 7 30 o clock All members have been requested to be present.

Nelsonville Victory Circle W.s.cs Methodist Church Parker Sniffen Fayette St T .O

Belgians Plan Barrier Air Border to Halt Smuggling

Belgian Prime Minister Achille Van Acker announced Allied plans to set a mine smeared wire enclosed prohibited zone along the Belgian German border to stop food smuggling. He said military trucks would move to the area and border checks would prevent leakage of supplies into Germany.

Brussels Ufi Achille van Acker van Acker

Idle unemployment doubles after Japan surrender

WASHINGTON The Census Bureau reported that unemployment doubled in the month after Japan's surrender. The monthly report estimated 830,000 unemployed in the week of August 5 to 11 and an additional 900,000 unemployed by the week of September 28.

Washington Census Bureau

Nelsonville Gas Station Break-In Reported Saturday Night

In Nelsonville, the James Shafer Filling Station on Chestnut Street was entered Saturday night or Sunday morning with a rear glass broken. Reported by Mrs. Delia Lewis, a large front window at her Adams Street home was broken around 11:30 p m Sunday night, possibly from a thunder crash rather than burglary. police suspect the frame damage occurred earlier in the storm and no items were taken.

Mnelsonville James Shafer Chestnut St Delia Lewis Adams St

Lightning Strikes Elm in Nelsonville Front Yard

A Sunday night lightning strike hit an elm in the Parry home yard on Adams Street near 9:30. Thunder drew town attention as seven Parry window panes shattered and other fuse plugs blew at several nearby homes. the Parry house is empty and the tree shows only minor damage.

Nelsonville Parry Adams St Fred Coakley Delia Lewis Coakley’s Sylvia Pedigo Carnes Hickman Willis Wolfe Coakley

Sgt. Lattimer Arrives Home From Army Service

Sgt. Arthur G. Lattimer returns to Nelsonville after three and a half years in the U. S. Army, with overseas service of 30 months. Attached to the Medical Detachment of the 48th Tank Battalion, he landed in North Africa in 1942 and fought in Naples-Foggia, Rome Arno, Rhineland, Southern France, and Central Europe, ending in Austria. He earned the Eastern Mediterranean Theater Ribbon with five Bronze Battle Stars, the Bronze Service Arrowhead, and the Good Conduct Ribbon. Prior to service he worked for William Brooks Shoe.

Nelsonville Arthur G. Lattimer George Lattimer U. S. Army 48Th Tank Battalion North Africa Naples-Foggia Rome Arno Rhineland France Europe Austria William Brooks Shoe Wa

Marriage in East Is Announced

NELSONVILLE Mr and Mrs Leslie Barber announce the marriage of their son Ph M Wil lam L Barber to Miss Helen Elizabeth Keating daughter of Mrs Jane Elizabeth Keating of Cambridge Mass Sunday Sept 16 in the rectory of St Marys Church with Rev Fr Whalen reading the double ring ceremony They were attended by Miss Patricia Keating and Joseph Keating the sister and brother of the bride After a reception at the home of the bride s mother they left for a trip to New York City then to visit the bridegroom s parents Barber enlisted in the Navy Jan 21 1942 and saw active duty as a pharmacist mate in the Atlantic Two years ago he was transferred to the Pacific fleet aboard the U S Prairie and saw service there He will report to Columbus for reassignment Oct 3 Mrs William Barber entertained Thursday evening at a family dinner honoring her grandson and his wife with extended family present.

John Talbott Joan Ripley W.va A. A. Chappelle Charles Karr Ancil McKinney James Souders Bridgeport Delbert Reed Columbus Fred Healy U.S. Post Office Homer Rice Chester Rice Chappelle Talbott Athens Paige Gordon Charles Asa Bradbury Toledo USNR C. P. Bradbury Brooks McKinley E. O. McKinley Wilbur Theobald Beulah White California Coxswain R. W. Hill Hill Jean Ebersbach Boston Horace Roush Washington Harold Lohse Julia Mae Schijansky Charleston John Tovy Sylvia Tovy Detroit Willis Anthony Evangeline Chapter Order of Eastern Star Middleport Lodge American Legion Hall Victor Grimm Portsmouth Paul Moore Vandalia Dorothy Turner Jacob Turner Nelsonville Leslie Barber Ph.m. Willam L. Barber Helen Elizabeth Keating Jane Elizabeth Keating Cambridge Mass St Marys Church Fr. Whalen Patricia Keating Joseph Keating Atlantic U.S. Prairie William Barber Harry Barber Eileen Wiliam Mills William Evans Barbara Mary Riley Bobby Gene City Mildred Barker Lois Shields

Autumn Reception Honors Three Recent Brides in Nelsonville

Nelsonville social notes describe a Sunday tea at Tri Psi Sorority apartment in honor of Mrs. Max O. Hoskins Mrs. James Acker and Mrs. Paul Davis. Mrs. Knox and Mrs. Murphy presided at a rose pink centerpiece table while Miss Margaret Johnson offered vocal selections accompanied by Mrs. Edith Stiers.

Nelsonville Tri Psi Sorority Ruth Beckler Helen’ Washburn Max 0. Hoskins James Acker Paul Davis Frank ‘Knox Edward Murphy Margaret Johnson Miss Johnson Edith Stiers Miss Washburn Beckler

Birth of Grace Louise Bay in Columbus

Dallas Bay and family announce the birth of a daughter named Grace Louise on August 17 at St. Ann's Hospital Columbus. Grandparents Elmer Bay Nelsonville and James Woodard Kanauga. Baby born prematurely and in care, mother Mrs Bay recovering and home on Myers Street.

Nelsonville Dallas Bay St. Ann's Hospital Columbus Grace Louise Elmer Bay James Woodard Kanauga Ohio

Blimes Family Learns Navy Cook George Blimes Arrives in San Francisco

Mr and Mrs Harry Blimes of Nelsonville announce their eldest son George Blimes Ship's Cook second class has arrived in San Francisco on furlough after five years in the Navy. His last home leave was May 1943.

Nelsonville Harry Blimes George Blimes Cook San Francisco Navy

Eastern Star Meeting in Welsonville Tonight

Will meet Tuesday at 7 30 in Masonic Temple in Welsonville. A party will follow the meeting.

Welsonville Eudora Chapter Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Honor Birthday for C W Craig Turns 83 at Home

Mr and Mrs Fred Craig hosted a Sunday dinner at 147 W Washington St to honor the 83rd birthday of Mr C W Craig after a return from three years in Detroit. Guests included Frances Craig J nagin Martha Beverage Bob Jewett Harry Schroeder and the host couple. A Birthday Club will meet at Muriel Traugh Thompson’s home on Thursday Sept 27 at 7 o'clock with members bringing a favorite dish.

C. W. Craig Fred Craig Detroit Washington St Craig Frances - Craig Jannagin Martha Beverage Bob Jewett Harry Schroeder Nelsonville Muriel Traugh Thompson

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Ohio Center Wales Monument Co George C. Shaw W. Main St Logan Courts Tucker Rotary Kev Cnaries Fox North Mulberry Street Donald Norman Roger Chillicothe Sgt Norman ETO Fox Burt Fox Hallsville Irma Fox Earl Fox Dale Howard Hinton Jean and Anne Clarencé Blosser Midland Place John Simlie Norfolk V. A. Simlie Marine Hospital Chas. Bowen Mac New York Middleport Social Notes Middleport Mildred McMann McConnelsville C. P. Colegrove Worng Tor Wilmington Anne Mae Shramm Alfred Shramm Ralph Stopp General Denver Gene Grate Citizens National Bank Robert Brickles England Holland Belgium Brickles Himmler Goering Danny John Brickles Robert Adkins William Adkins Dwight Hysell Gaie Hysell Perry Graves Robert Coats Walter Hayes Vernon Kelloge Galion Ralph Frecker Sgt. Lattimer East Nelsonville Social Notes States Oakley Oakley Col Jonathan Williams U. S. Military Academy West Point Benjamin Franklin St. Mary's Lenners Mossage WO Rae Susie Edward Everette Horton Gladys George Ruth Terry Steppin Added —Novellurn Gabriel Church Kitten Connecticut Barbara Stanweck Dennis Morgan
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