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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1943
Page
2
Gallia County community program features speakers stressing war bond support. A key speech urges the county to meet or surpass a $970000 quota during the drive period.
Lewis Auten aged about 55 was killed when struck by Train No. 81 near the Baltimore and Ohio yard at Point Pleasant. The San He resided in Midd former home and had recently served as traffic manager. Volunteers and officials from Parkersburg assisted at the scene, the collision occurring around 12:25 PM.
Gallia Academy High School students performed the one act play Suitable for Charity at an assembly. Irvin Folden Regina White Loren Miller Tom Agee Manning Weatherholt Dorothy Wheeler and Wanda Harrison participated. Roy Bailey of the Farm Security Administration spoke on Victory Gardens and fruit.
Gallipoli reports an alarm at Woodrow Morrison's Garfield Avenue home Sunday night. Sheriff Cecil Thivener Deputy Elmer Hatfield and others searched the house finding no intruders. The back screen door appeared hooked from inside and a light remained on, sparking theories of a self-acting latch and a vibrating refrigerator.
Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday at Poplar Ridge Baptist Church for George W Lemley of Poplar Ridge who died Sunday morning at home. He was 72, son of Andrew and Mary Shoemaker Lemley, and brother of John Lemley. He leaves four children Stockturn Kenton Vesta Rumveld Omar C Lemley and two brothers Tew Lemley Yella Hat. Reverend J Le Stephenson will conduct the services and burial will be at Poplar Ridge Cemetery.
Carrie Louie Plants aged seven daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Plants of Henderson area was struck by a car near the Sha le bridge on Monday afternoon and died ten minutes after being taken to the Point Pleasant Clinic. The child attended Henderson School and is survived by an uncle and aunt in Gallpolis, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Jordan of Vinton Avenue.
John Lemley late of Cheshire Township has his will admitted to probate. Also noted is the death of Bladen resident Joe Moch who served as administrator for Oman Wolmer Johan lesen. Local clerk Gard at Clay ? continues to process related probate matters.
Prosecuting Attorney Betz filed 240 charges in common pleas court Monday against William Green. Green allegedly attacked Sheriff Hatfield after a drunken arrest at Truckers Inn, tore mats, set a fire between doors, and tried to trap deputies. Officials consider arson or malicious destruction possible charges.
Gallipolis residents report Lt. Howard Neal arrived for a ten day leave from Fort Knox Kentucky to visit with family and friends. He earned his commission at the officers candidate school. After Gallipolis the officer will proceed to Camp Hood or another post for duty. Local families hosted guests including Mrs Grace Shepard Aleshire Huntington and Mr and Mrs E Clair Jones Columbus along with weekend visitors to Mr and Mrs E D Keeler.
A veteran farmer died Monday at the home of his brother and sister in Thurman. He was Abraham Jones Thoma son of Abraham and Elizabeth Thoma. He operated a sawmill for years. Survived by a sister Mex Jessie Davis and brother Ray Thomax. Funeral arrangements pending at Thomas Funeral Home awaiting nephew arrival. He served as a soldier at Jackson South Carolina before the end of his life.
After five years in the post and part of a second term, Mr. West accepts a federal government assignment abroad. He and his family will move to Petersburg, Virginia, planning to return to Nelsonville after the war ends. Local home gatherings include Mr and Mrs Charles Shunkwiler in Murray City and several Nelsonville and Zanesville residents attending.
York servicemen are stationed at Camp Croft with others visiting from York. Helen Weitz Immer Whitmore and Paul Allen and Joe Spray spend a few days with friends and relatives. Navy personnel from Camp Endicott enjoy furloughs at home. Mrs Wills reports on health and food. residents include Russell Piety and the Pyle and Lock families.
Mrs Parker S Sniffen announces the Maurer’s Store Public Square booth will operate 1 to 4 pm starting Wednesday and 8:30 am to 8:30 pm Saturdays all month for the national bond drive. Volunteers urged. stations listed for rides. bus service from City Building to Lancaster. drivers exempt except in gross negligence.
The golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Robert Todd of Nelsonville R D was observed Sunday April 11 with a family dinner. They wed in Athens on April 8, 1893 and have four children including Virgil Todd and Sylvia Todd. Attending were relatives and friends from Union Furnace Norris Ogg Indianapolis and others, with gifts and warm tributes.
Three youths depart for Navy service from Aelsonville with a reception in Huntington. Included are Christopher Wolfe Jr of Nelsonville, Earl Morris of Athena, and Harold E Conkey of New Marshfield Route.
Musgras Jorneys George G Somerville and FG Musgrave in Huntington to appear in Federal District Court. Fifteen years ago Musgrave leased West Virginia 206 acres in The Flats for Camp Conley at 1400 dollars per year. The federal government took over nearly 400 acres, including the altered land title was offered early this year.
A dinner Saturday honored Corporal DeVol stationed with the Marine Corps at New River NC. His wife from Athens attended with their guests Wanda Kay DeVol Jill Nancy Sue DeVol and others. The report also mentions a Scout investiture service planned at Twin Lakes with local leaders and many troop members.
Carrie Louise Plants age 1 was fatally struck by a car driven by A R Knight of Pomeroy near Henderson Grade School Monday at 2 25 pm She died shortly after at the Deine Clie witness statements say the driver stopped within a few feet of the child The family and funeral plans are announced with arrangements pending word from the brother at Key West Florida This accident occurred during noon playtime and involved local residents from Point Pleasant and nearby areas
The May term criminal docket for the Circuit Court at Point Pleasant opens Monday. Indictments from the January term exceed thirty, with many tied to public disorder and gambling. Notable names include Carl Everet Byers and Richard Edward Putney, who have forfeited bonds and are not in custody.
In POINT PLEASANT an amphibious vessel stayed secured to shore objects as a storm approached. Robert J. Heslop noted barometer readings reached record lows locally, while winds moderated later in the afternoon.
Mason County 4-H clubs mobilize for a Feed Fighter Division drive to raise funds for a drilled well and Recreation Center improvements. Local groups and individuals donate amounts from $5 to $500, with clubs sponsoring movies to support the project.
Earl Gibbs left Pleasant today for Charleston to be inductedInto the Navy and his son Edwin Gibbs, awaiting orders, joined soon after New Year. The elder Gibbs has been a relief clerk in Parkersburg and was sent to Washington. His son was a sophomore at West Virginia University before enlisting and has been employed in Washington since.
Mrs Ger ide Bateson hosted a dinner Sunday at Ohio River Road home for Mrs J F Burnette's birthday. Attendees included Mrs P Tr Burnette, Mrs Bateson, Mrs Pierce fons, Harry Bateson, W A Mynes, and Mrs Way Tanney of Huntington.
An interdenominational Sunday School has been organized at Sebrell School in Point Pleasant Robinson District to accommodate attendees from Bethel United Brethren Church now taken over by the West Virginia Ordinance Works. About $200 has been raised for a new church, with Donald Rayburn and Mrs John Hasell among active supporters. Attendance runs around 35. Rev. Shalmers F. McCutchen will preach next Sunday. The Sebrell school meets on the highway between Point Pleasant and New Haven.
Charles H. Mattox of Leon was arrested at Weeksend by Policemen Tividen and Redman and charged with intoxication. He was released on cash bond. State police also arrested Elmer Meter and Harry Lathey of West Columbia on assault and battery charges and released them on $5 costs each after payment. A traffic collision in West Columbia sparked an altercation drawing over 50 bystanders.
The Men’s Brotherhood of the Presbyterian Church meets in the church hall in Nelsonville this evening at 6:30 PM for a Friday gathering.
A historical notice records an April gathering of the Peppy Workers 4 H Club with attendees listed including Thornton Poum, Opal Bolen, Paul Morrison, and Robes Bal Denis. The document indicates a damages award of 1500 dollars under unspecified regulation and notes a return to home.
Fragmentary note reports a truck tour by Woodyard and Sealer visiting smaller towns, with a final stop in Parkersburg. No clear date or outcome is given in the readable text.
Funeral services for Mrs. Elma Jackson of Crab Creek East Gallipolis Ferry are set for Wednesday afternoon at Bruce Chapel Church. The Rev. Fra Say will officiate with burial at Suncrest Cemetery. She was born Viola Hutton Thorpe in Gallipolis Ferry in 1906 and married Floyd Jackson in 1917. Surviving are her husband, George C Jackson of Pasco, Washington, Garland Lee Jackson, Claude Sackeon, two daughters Frances Dellow and Delores Marie Jackson, a brother Howard C Thorpe of Marion, and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a member of Bruce Chapel Church.
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