Glouster to Host District Eagles Assembly in May
The Nelsonville Fraternal Order of Eagles district meeting drew many local and district members on April 4. Worthy President Watson of Athens Aerie led the session with District Deputy Hayman presiding. Talks came from Loper Byers Hayman and state outside guard Frank W. Ellis. Senator Stanley Mechem could not attend due to illness. The next district assembly will be held in Glouster in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Order of Eagles
Watson
Athens Aerie
Hayman
Loper
Byers
Frank W. Ellis
State Organization
Stanley Mechem
Glouster
Nathan French Dies Sunday At Logan
Nathan French 66 died Sunday evening at Cherrington Hospital Low, after treatment. Funeral services Wednesday at 2 PM at Lighthouse Tabernacle conducted by Rev E C Bond. Burial at New Marshfield Cemetery. Survived by wife Bertha a son Connie a daughter Mrs Cecil Woods Athens one grandchild two brothers Lafe Athens George Lancaster one sister Mrs Hattie McQuade Athens. Son Dexter preceded him in death. Formerly with Union Bridge Co Chicago later ran Green Briar Coal Co Nelsonville during WWI.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Nathan French
Cherrington Hospital
Low
Grosvenor St
E. C. Bond
Lighthouse Tabernacle
New Marshfield Cemetery
Bertha
Connie
Cecil Woods
Athens
Lafe
George
Lancaster
Hattie McQuade
Dexter
Union Bridge Co
Chicago
Green Briar Coal Co
Lew Byers Defends Crabtree's Home Town Status
Nelsonville column recounts Lew Byers correcting a mistaken claim that Este Crabtree, former Red Bird star and Cincinnati Reds coach, hailed from Circleville. Readers from Nelsonville push back humorously and affirm Crabtree’s ties to the Hocking Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Lew Byers
Columbus
Circleville
Este Crabtree
Red Bird
Cincinnati Reds
Crabby
Bexley
Lancaster
Logan
Hocking Valley
Rolandus Social Briefs: Local Visits and Health News
Mr. and Mrs. Art Smith, Beaver Falls visitors for a son’s illness, report slow improvement of Ray Smith. Their granddaughter Frances Smith, Ray and Art’s younger daughter, underwent appendix surgery in Beaver Falls. Dorothy Wolfe of Racine attended Baptist Church and dined with J. D. Hoback and Audrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolandus
Art Smith
Ray Smith
Beaver Falls
Frances Smith
Ray
Dee Crouch
Norfolk
Ward Hoback
Ernest
Lawrence Bush
Spiller
Hobacks
Palmers
Camp Livingston
Marie Gainer
East Spiljer
Audrey Hoback
del Crouch
Ethel Hoback
Bean supply increases in Washington market report
The Agriculture Department said on Saturday civilian dry bean supplies would be about 14 percent higher in the current marketing year than previously expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Timothy Alden Founded Allegheny College and Six Other Schools
Timothy Alden founded Allegheny College in Pennsylvania and established six additional schools during his lifetime, serving as the institution's first president and shaping early American higher education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Alden
Allegheny College
Pennsylvania
Last of Euchre Series Scheduled Tonight
The euchre party at St. Patrick's Hall in Buchtel drew a large crowd. Top scores went to Mrs. Cecil Phillips Charles Francis and Cecil Phillips. Door prize winner was Mrs. Mildred Sheskey with consolations to Miss Madge Hubney and Junior Graham. The final event is sponsored by Mrs. Mary Colbert Mrs. Mildred Sheskey and Mrs. Mildred Schivley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchtel
St. Patrick’s Hall
Cecil Phillips
Charles Francis
Mildred Sheskey
Madge Hubney
Junior Graham
Mary Colbert
Mildred Schivley
Home Canning Gear Backed For Record Season
The government assures adequate home canning equipment for a likely peak season. WPB orders free metal for lids and rings, with over 3 billion new closures expected. About 500 million jars will be produced, plus 3.312 billion jars from last year. Pressure cookers set at 150,000, double last year, but short of demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Victory Garden
Nelsonville Social Notes Highlights Local Club Actions
Hy perion Club members met at the Little House with Mrs John V Wood as host. A five dollar Red Cross donation and a contribution to the career clinic were recorded. Ruth Huddy spoke on the Ohio University Veterans defense program and showed student exhibits. Rainbow Class plans a church gathering on West Franklin Street. Harry Evans family visits Columbus and Detroit with relatives. Dayton guest of Mr and Mrs A Storer over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
John V. Wood
Hyperion Club
Little House
Red Cross
Career Clinic
Ruth Huddy
Athens Mechanic School
Ohio University
Huddy
Mae Streets
Libby Phillips
Thelma Hutchins
Rainbow
Church of Christ
West Franklin St
Harry Evans
Columbus
Detroit
Jack Sutton
Dayton
A. Storer
Camp Hood Corporal on furlough visits Springfield
Cpl. Howard R. Goheen of Camp Hood Texas is spending a furlough with his wife and friends in Springfield. He entered service on September 30 1942 and is visiting relatives and friends here this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Howard R. Goheen
Camp Hood
Texas
Mayor fines four for intoxication pleas in Nelsonville
Four arraignments on intoxication complaints were held in Mayor Herman Oggs court Sunday. All pleaded guilty and were fined five dollars and costs each. Arraigned were Robert Hatfield Jr James Woods James Hatfield and William Pickett all of Kimberly. Myrtle Linscott will host the Past Chiefs Club of the Pythian Sisters at her Chestnut Street home Wednesday night April 7 at 730.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Herman Ogg
Robert Hatfield, Jr
James Woods
James Hatfield
William Pickett
Kimberly
Myrtle Linscott
Chiefs
Pythian Sisters
Chestnut St
Nelsonville Retail Clerks No 887 Meeting Tonight
Retail Clerks No 887 will hold their meeting tonight at 7 30 in the K of P Hall in Nelsonville. The event invites members to attend and discuss union matters and upcoming activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville—Retail Clerks No. 887
K. of P. Hall
Holzer Hospital Admissions and Births Noted in Gallipolis
New patients at Holzer Hospital include Mrs. Edna English of Gallipolis undergoing surgery and Mrs. Elbert Stephens of Pindknot Ky who gave birth to four daughters at 3 26 a m Saturday. Discharges include David Thomas of Gallipolis and Mrs. O E West of Oak Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Holzer Hospital
Edna English
Elbert Stephens
Pindknot
William Tate
West Columbia
W. Va
William Clayham Garrison, Jr
J. McCormick
Gallipolis R. D
David Thomas
O. E. West
Oak Hill
Leon Gold
Pomeroy
Nelsonville Girl Weds Air Corps Officer in Columbus ceremony
Miss Saint Elmo Robson daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Elliott Nelsonville and Lt Delmar Townsend son of Mr and Mrs John Townsend Cortland were married at Morgan Memorial Methodist Church Columbus. Rev Carlton Babbs officiated. The couple planned to reside in Great Falls Montana where Townsend is stationed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Saint Elmo Robson
Ray Elliott
Delmar, Townsend
John Townsend
Cortland, O
Morgan Memorial Methodist Church
Columbus
Carlton Babbs
Hugo Duran
Washington, D. C
Ned E. Dixon
Cortland
Nelsonville High School
Bliss Business College
Tracy-Wells Co
Townsend
Cortland High School
Ohio Public Service Co
Warren
U. S. Army Air Force
Ed Judy Buys First Avenue Property
Ed Judy manager of the Rees Motor Company bought the Wag ner property at 614 First Ave. Possession in 30 days. The six room house was built by Mr Wagner and occupied by Mr and Mrs Emmett D Keeler. Wagner's family from Portsmouth. Harland Wellborn purchased 50.9 acres from H A McCarley and wife in Raccoon Township along the Rio Grande Harris road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ed Judy
Rees Motor Company
Clarence E. Wagner
First Ave
Wagner
Emmett D. Keeler
Portsmouth
Harland Wellborn
H. A. McCarley
Raccoon Township
Rio Grande-Harris Road
Gallipolis Social Notes and Personal Moves
Mrs. Otto Carter hosted the Kill Kare Klub with Mrs. A J Slack as guest. Two tables of contract were played with Miss Marelle Gills high scorer. Residents move as H B Pierson and family relocate. Tom Mills and T E Agee swap properties. the Cornwell and Huntington homes see new occupants. Members of the W SC B of Chambersburg gather at Masonic Hall. plans set for April 15. Local social notes cover visits to Washington Texas Columbus and Camp Howze plus family movements and returning service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Otto Carter
Kill Kare Klub
A. J. Slack
Marelle Gills
W. 5S. C
Chambersburg
Masonic Hall
Lesta Gothard
H. M. Lane
Plans for better crops at Gallia County Home
Conservationists from Ohio State University along with county agents completed plans Saturday to improve the Gallia County Children's Home farm. The program features strip cropping diversion ditches a four year corn and small grains rotation and two years of legumes to boost soil health and farm yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
John Slipher
Ohio State University
Virgil Overholt
Ohio State
Everett Royer
Gallia County
Youths Take Army Navy Test At Gallia Academy High
Twenty six students at Gallia Academy High School took the Army and Navy test. Fifteen preferred the Army and eleven the Navy. The two hour exam covered physics mathematics vocabulary and reading comprehension. Passers may enlist in the Army or Navy Reserves with government funded college education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia Academy High School
Harold Brown
Army
Navy
Mercerville High School
Mason City
Ohio Wesleyan University
Rationing Board Adopts Summer Schedule in Gallia County
Gallia County War Price and Rationing Board announces a new summer schedule effective today. Chairman A K Merriman said hours are daily 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. except Monday Wednesday and Saturday with special hours on Monday 1 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Wednesday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
A. Kk. Merriman
Morris Burnette Becomes Civilian Flying Instructor
Morris Burnette son of Mr and Mrs T F Burnette has become a civilian flying instructor at Chesapeake Airport under Howard Mayer. Burnette trained at Princeton West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Morris Burnette
T. F. Burnette
Chesapeake
Howard Mayer
Burnette
Princeton
W. Va
Vinton Athletes Are Honored at Dinner
RADCLIFF The annual Vinton Rural Junior Senior and Athletic banquet was held Friday March 26. Fifty seven persons attended. The program featured Miss Cade as mistress of ceremonies with a violin selection by Mr Harburger. Presentations and responses were given by Robert Will Bill Townsend and Peggy Jane Medrith Horton Elsie Lowe Dale Wright and Billy Townsend. Supper was prepared by the mothers of the juniors and seniors. Basketball letters were awarded to Billy Townsend Daryl Gregory Dale Wright Ramon Morris Ferry Bowen Jack Hagerty Donald Arbaugh Tommy Ragan Fern Nixon James Harvey and Willis McManus Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radcliff
Vinton
Miss Cade
Harburger
Robert Will
Mr. Cooley
Bill Townsend
Sparkin
Peggy Jane
Medrith Horton
Elsie Lowe
Dale Wright
Billy Townsend
Daryl Gregory
Ramon Morris
Ferry Bowen
Jack Hagerty
Donald Arbaugh
Tommy Ragan
Fern Nixon
James Harvey
Willis McManus, Jr
Logan Shinn Dies Friday in Columbus
Mrs nel lie Kemp of 2217 Main St reports the death of her brother in law Logan Shinn in Columbus Friday evening. Funeral services were held there this morning at 10 o clock. Shinn was a native of Mason County and formerly lived near Rock Castle in Union District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Nellie Kemp
Main St
Logan Shinn
Columbus
Shinn
Mason County
Rock Castle
Union District
Ivan Bush Completes Flight Training Soon
Ivan Bush of Letart and a board of education employee learns his son, Lieutenant Ivan Bush, will finish training at the Air Force Officers Training School at Eaton Flying Field, Florida, in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Ivan Bush
Letart
Board of Education
Air Force Officers Training School
Eaton, Flying Field
Fla
Change in Retail Store Hours Urged in Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant merchants are urged to open stores at noon and close at 5 PM adopting hours first used by a Pomeroy store. The idea gained momentum after R P Bell’s Florida visit, with Mayor B Walter Krodel saying it could profit merchants and be popular with war workers who can shop only during breaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Pomeroy
R. P. Bell
Florida
B. Walter Krodel
Methodists Plan County Home Visitation Campaign
A meeting at Trinity Church in Point Pleasant will organize a home visitation plan for county Methodist churches. Rev. A E Tulloch will describe the Pittsburgh method used to enlist cooperation, transfer memberships, and invite unaffiliated families. Local pastors W C Sterns Rex Anderson and others will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Trinity Church
A E. Tullohh
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Tulloch
Connelsville
Murraysville
Clarington
Wilson
W. C. Sterns
Hartford
W. L. Gearhart
Clifton-Mason
James Fisher
Henderson Circuit
North Point Pleasant
Rex Anderson
Leon
Demonstration Meeting Scheduled
POINT PLEASANT Miss Gannette Tillis home economics teacher and county nutrition committee chair announces a schedule for sandwich making and lunch kit demonstrations for workers and school children. Meetings include Beech Hill School 2 p.m. and Leon Lodge Hall 7 20 p.m. today and additional sessions through Thursday at Hannan High Henderson Yanger Hogsett New Haven Junior High.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Garnette Tillis
Beech Hill
Leon Lodge
Hannan High School
Henderson School
Yanger School
I. A. Bilain
Hogsett
New Haven School
H. D. Letts Building Sold to G. P. Musgrave
H. D. Letts sold his frame store building on the east side of Main Street in the 200 block to Co. G. P. Musgrave. The purchase price is not reported. The building includes living quarters on the second floor above the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
H. D. Letts
Main St
Co. G. P. Musgrave
Main
Point Clinic Admits Local Women for Observation
Mrs. Charles Stephenson of Route 2 and Mrs. Rex Casey of Henderson were admitted to the Entor Clinic in Point Pleasant on Friday for observation and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Entor Clinic
Point Pleasant
Charles Stephenson
Route 2
Point Clinic
Rex Casey
Henderson
Illness Brings Bartow Jones Home from Wisconsin
Bartow Jones returned from Wisconsin last week with flu and was much improved by the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
E. Bartow Jones
Wisconsin
Erection of New Methodist Church Begins in Two Weeks
The first Methodist church in North Point Pleasant will begin construction in about two weeks under Rev. James C. Fisher. Land on Jackson Ave opposite the Country Club Addition was purchased last year for 100 by 150 feet. The 26 by 50 feet building will include a first floor auditorium and a full basement with possible future expansion. The Reverend Fisher, new to pastorship, serves as supply pastor on the Henderson Circuit until completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Methodist Church
Point Pleasant
North Point Pleasant
James C. Fisher
Jackson Ave
Country Club
Red House
Fisher
New England
Henderson
Vaught Memorial
Couch
Beech Hill
Pine Grove
Mt. Union
Spurlock Returns as Lakin Farm Manager
A. C. Spurlock is recalled by the state board of control to resume duties as farm manager at Lakin State Hospital. He will oversee 1,600 acres of highly productive farmland and dairy livestock. Spurlock, a Tuskegee Institute graduate, previously led the farm and left in 1937 during a state employe shakeup. His exact return date was not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Eugene L. Younge
Lakin State Hospital
State Board of Control
A. C. Spurlock
Spurlock
Lakin
Institute
Tuskeegee Institute
Spring Not Here Yet Brisk Coal Stock Run Report
Local leaders report a brisk run on coal stocks at week end as households, having exhausted supplies, reconsider plans to end coal heat for the season. Freezing temperatures spurred hurry-up calls for more fuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Leon Children Stare As Man Gets Horse
In POINT PLEASANT Oscar Kapp a farmer from near Leon drove Old Dobbin hitched to a buggy down the main street on a Saturday reenacting pre automobile days. Children gathered amazed at the sight of the revived horse drawn conveyance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Leon
Dobbin
Oscar Kapp
Suit for Divorce Filed by Husband
POINT PLEASANT Oldia A Fridley has entered suit for divorce against his wife Bertha Fridley. They married in 1928 and separated in March 1943. They have two daughters Pearl 13 and Mildred Irene 11. Their home is on the Flat Rock Letart Road Lone Hollow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Oldia
A. Fridley
Bertha Fridley
Pearl
Mildred Irene
Flat Rock-Letart Road
Lone Hollow
Beech Hill Family Hosts Pfc Eckard On Fur Lough
Pfc Clif ford O Eckard visits parents Mr C O Eckard and Mrs Eckard of Beech Hill spending the weekend with his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Cecil Oliver of Bellemeade Pvt Eckard is in training at Fort Bragg North Carolina
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Clifford O. Eckard
C. O. Eckard
Beech Hill
Divorce Suit Filed in Point Pleasant Court
Gertrude Hall 21 or younger files for divorce in circuit court against W Hall with Sy Nejiie Kent acting as next friend. Case targets marital dissolution and relief as per law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Gertrude Hall
Sy Nejiie Kent
W. Hall
Fruit Crop Prospect Is Encouraging In West Virginia
L N Ruttencutter of Mason with four orchards totaling 30000 trees says peaches and apples escaped freezing damage Friday night. Peach trees will bloom in about a week and apples are being sprayed later than usual due to the severe winter. Eight sprayer outfits operate with three men each and 30000 trees could be treated in about a week. Conditions are good now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
L. N. Ruttencutter
Mason
Ruttencutter
Longdale
Hartford
New Haven
Two Byus Brothers Arrested in Selby Restaurant Burglary
Charles Byus Jr and James Paul Byus were arrested Friday for burglarizing the Selby Restaurant on 22nd Street. They appeared before Magistrate Franklin W. Quillin, were held to the grand jury, and each Bond set at 2000 dollars. Police continue investigation with possible unknown accomplices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Charles Byus, Jr
James Paul Byus
Selby
22Nd St
Franklin W. Quillin
Noble
Byus
Kay and Roush Apply for Marriage License
An application for a marriage license has been filed by David Gordon Kay, 37, and Virginia Margaret Roush, 34, both of Letart. They are natives of New Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
David Gordon Kay
Virginia Margaret Roush
Letart
New Haven
Display Canteen Unit Wednesday In Nelsonville Public Square
A mobile canteen unit owned by Ohio Fuel Gas Co. will be shown on Nelsonville Public Square Wednesday April 7 from 11 am to 5 pm. The complete kitchen fits a first emergency use and will be open to the public for inspection. Miss Pauline Fierce and Miss Margaret Johnson supervise with Home Economics students visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Red Cross
Pauline Fierce
Margaret Johnson
Lost Ration Book Regulations Issued by OPA
Nelsonville notes strict OPA rules for lost ration books or coupons. Applicants notarize an affidavit, advertise twice in area newspaper within ten days, notify police, mail a copy of the ad to the Enforcement Attorney in Columbus, then appear at the ration board after ten days with proof. Follow-up ensures proper recovery or replacement procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Office of Price Administration
State Office of Price Administration
Gay St
Columbus
Crop Loan Applications To Be Taken April 8
GALLIPOLIS Farmers may apply for crop production loans on Thursday April 8 in the office of County Agent Everett Royer. G. M. Rhodes, field supervisor of the Emergency Crop and Feed Loan Office, announces the session and urges interested farmers to confer with him about loans or poultry feed purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
G. M. Rhodes
Everett Royer
Mr. Rhodes
Man Arrested For Driving Without License
William Salmons of Hamden R. D. 1 was arrested by the State Patrol for driving without a license. He was fined $5 and costs in Magistrate Louis Meese's Hamden court. Herbert Lowell Sayer of Racine appeared before Mayor Fisher in Pomeroy on allowing an unlicensed minor to operate a car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
William Salmons
Hamden
R. D
State Patrol
Louis Meese
Herbert Lowell Sayer
Racine
Fisher
Pomeroy
Secure License To Marry in Gallia
Gallipolis reports a marriage license issued in Probate Judge William Cherrington's office to Elmer Lively 21 St Albans W Va and Luella Duncan 26 Vinton R D 1. Lively is a defense worker and son of Sherman and Mrs Lively. Duncan is daughter of C C M Duncan and spouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
William Cherrington
Elmer Lively
St. Albans
W. Va
Luella Duncan
Vinton R. D
Lively
Sherman L. Lively
Cc. M. Duncan
Lillian Easter Granted Divorce in Gallia County Court
Lillian Easter was granted a divorce from George Easter in Gallia County Common Pleas Court on a charge of gross neglect. The couple married in 1942 and have no children. The plaintiff, Lillian, was restored to her former name of Neal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Lillian Easter
George Easter
Gallia County
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Athens Messenger
Union Eagles of
New York
Rolandus Social Briefs
Nelsonville Social Notes
Mrs. Linscott
Holzer Hospital News
France
Holland
Spain
Air Corps
Mrs. Delmar O, Townsend
First Avenue
Gallipolis Social Notes
H. B. Pierson
Upper River Road
R. H. Dyer
Tom Mills
Pierson
Fourth Ave
Oliver
Mills
T. E. Agee
WSCS
Callipolis
Ethel M. Young
Grace Wilson
George Sagen and
Camp Howze
Elizabeth Shough
Norma Johnston
Marion Anderson
H. B. Ecker
Mary Syler
Frank Irion
Lower River Road
Warren Teylor
Galion
M. C. Brown
A. O. Dickey
Cleveland
Dickey
K. K. Morris
Byrd Rose Merrill Brown
Earl Brown
Camp Park
Pleasanton
Calif
Brown
Wayne
Port Hueneme
G. P. Musgrave
Lakin Hospital
Gallia
Majestic Nelsonville
Rockies
Betty Grable
John Payne
Carmen Miranda
Warry Dammel
Siastene
Cesar Romero
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