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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1943

Page

4

Two Official Vacancies at Nelsonville Filled by Appointment

Nelsonville mayor announces two appointments to fill official vacancies. Mender becomes acting service and safety director while Joe Dewhurst takes a permanent service and safety post. Dewhurst had resigned earlier to accept a temporary role. the changes align with statutory requirements and city budget improvements.

Nelsonville Herman Dez Earl D. Menter Actumg Service Joe Dewhurst Bigot Dewhurst Amt Wi Tecome 2 Beart Dewhorst Ogg

Wolfe Succeeds Byers As Eagles Secretary

Watson Wolfe was elected as the new secretary of the Eagles and will serve as Scout Troop 4 leader for another year. Robert Green, president, appointed Ward Philips Miller Wilson Watson Wolfe and Joe Gelvin to the troop committee. An Easter dance is planned for Saturday night April 14 with a well known band to provide music.

Wiatson Wolfe Robert Green Ward Philips Miller Wilson Watson Wolfe Joe Gelvin Manc

Circle No. 4 To Meet On Thursday Evening

Circle No 4 of the W ES of the Methodist Church will meet Thursday evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Harry Hartley 277 Adamant Attendance of all members of this group has been requested.

Nelsonville W. 8. CS Methodist Church Harry Hartley

Ruth Eesning Drake Granted Gossip from Franklin County Court

Mrs Ruth Eesning Drake formerly of Abla City Columbus has been granted something from her pushbend claim. The Franklin County court issued a stage case and a warrant of order in the matter.

Nelsonville Ruth Eesning Drake Columbus Abla City Clard Frankin County Court

Class Meets Thursday at Matrodat Church in Nelsonville

Nelsonville gathering announced for Thursday April 15 at the Matrodat Church. Mary Louise Weller is the guest or host with Toslemser seating by Mins Bianche Moorehead and Mrs Lican Wilees.

Nelsonville Golder: Kole Sunéey School Matrodat Wilh Mary Louise Weller Seting Mins Bianche Moorehead Lican Wilees

Entertain at Walnut Street Home Friday Evening

A local event at a residence on Walnut Street invites friends for a car wheel friend exchange and general entertainment Friday evening. The gathering centers on informal visiting and light activities hosted by a family in the community.

Weleonville Vivien Walnut St

Officers Elected By DAR at Annual Business Session

The DAR elected officers for the new year during a business session. Madam W H Weigand was chosen regent with several vice regents and secretaries appointed, including Mrs W L Hodson, Edith Stiers, H H Edington, L I Krieg, and others. Additional reports covered the flag pledge and papers on Our Fighting Forces.

Army P W. Hickman Navy Mra L. I Krieg Marines Joe Hardy Air Force Lettie Coo Hintz Thomas Jeffers W. H. Weigand W. L. Hodson Edith Stiers H. H. Edington L. I Krieg E. E Bell Nona Lane

Bridge Club Meets At Hannaman Home

Mrs L B Harmarson hosted the Monday Evening Brize Club at her Mt Vernon Ave home in Point Pleasant. Mrs Mechie posted high score with Mre Hall second as the club’s consolation went to Mrs Edgar Tuckerman. Other players included Mrs Hall Mrs Hall Mrs Tuckerman Mrs Vieter E S Park Mrs Frank C Long Mrs Richart J Melrose Mrs Max Koenigsberg and the hostess.

Point Pleasant L. B Harmarson Mt. Vernon Ave William F. Mechie James Hall Edgar Tuckerman Marhir Hall Mra Tuckerman Mra Vieter E& S Park Frank C Long. Ir Richart J. Melrose Max Koenigsberg Roatem

Hospital Entry Details From Gallipote Ferry Scene

A report notes a patient admitted to Holzer Hoepsel Hospital near Gallipote Mole. The record mentions Mrs. 7 G and presides over surgical treatment and care by medical staff including Sterning Dunleavy. Further location details indicate proximity to Gallpovle.

Gallipote Ferry Holzer Hoepsel

Death of Mrs Mary Kirchgeuner in Wheeling after illness

Mrs Mary Kirchgeuner of Wheeling dies yesterday after long illness. She is survived by her husband and several relatives including daughter in law Mrs Ben Tracy Sr, Viand Street, and grandsons Ben Tracy Jr and Jack Tracy as funeral arrangements follow in Wheeling.

Point Pleasant Mary Kirchgewner Wheeling Ben Tracy Viand St Gremdons Ben Tracy, Jr Jack Tracy

Two Are Fined by Mayor for Fighting in Nelsonville

Two arraignments on fighting charges were heard in the Nelsonville mayor's court. Kenneth Smith of Nelsonville and Frank Delong of Fleetwood were fined $10 and costs after pleading guilty.

Nelsonville Herman Ogg Kenneth Smith Frank Delong Fleetwood Perading

York servicemen report from Nelsonville area

Mr. and Mrs. F Hopetetter of Nelsonville Route 1 announce their son Robert Hopetetter has arrived safely in North Africa and is stationed at a Replacement Depot. Cpl Howard R Goheen has returned to Camp Hood Texas after a furlough with his wife and friends. Mrs Goheen will accompany him to Texas for a few weeks.

Drl Pllctt Roosevelt Mediterranean Liedt Joe David North Africa Nelonville Ace Veuiay Mr Ees Camp Buta, N. C Nelsonville F. Hopetetter Nelsonville Rt. 1 Pave Robert North Afria Cpl Howard R. Goheen Camp Hood Texas Mrs. Goheen Hires

English Court Project To Be Completed

POIVYT PLEASANT-Davis and Moore Inc owners of English Court north of the city limits plan 17 more homes to finish the original 20 unit project. Six of the 20 homes sold. five more are under construction. Purchasers include J B Spagel sanitarian with the health department Ace Raytarn Wate Hampton and W G Carpester of General Chemical Defense Ernest Welle of Marietta Manufacturing and Pacherd Startzman, newspaper executive. The street runs through the center of the development.

Poivyt Pleasant Davis and Moore, Inc Cwmers Engtian Court J. BD Spagel Sanitarian Ace Raytarn Wate Hampton W. G Carpester General Chemical Defense Corporation Ernest Welle Marietta Manufacturing Co Pacherd Startzman

Install Officers of Women of Moose in Point Pleasant

Kath leen Luboee associate regent of Huntington presided as Point Pleasant Chapter installed its officers Sunday afternoon. A buffet supper followed the ceremonies with officers listed including senior regent Mrs Victor E. S. Park and junior regent Mrs B Walter Kredel.

Point Pleasant Kathleen Luboee College of Regents of Women of the Moose of Huntington Victor E. S. Park B. Walter Kredel Joama Clay Hutchinson S. C. Moystin Aloe Marie Frye Carl Bruestic George Sprenger A. E Thomas Gertrude Martin Argus James Hail Sentimel Cari G. Gardner

Washington PTA To Meet Wednesday

Gallipolis school PTA schedules a Wednesday April 14 3 p m meeting with guest speaker Mrs Bexer to discuss Cancer Control. Committees led by Omar Zimerman Lew Brown Luther Dayton and T Epting shown for programs discipline and juvenile protection and voluntary curfew.

Gallipolis B. Bexer Omar Zimerman Filaygrounds Lew Brown Luther Dayton T. Epting

Court Documents Plant Shrubbery as Hard Surfaces Go In

A local court case notes hard surface installations while a company plans to plant shrubbery and create a green barrier. The document outlines timelines and site details for landscaping alongside the built structures.

Funeral set for Carrie Louise Plants at Concord Church

Funeral services are arranged for Carrie Louise Plants seven daughter of Mr and Mrs James O Plants of Kanawha Three Mile Creek to be held at Concord Baptist Church Friday at two oclock. The service notes no word was received from her spirit sister. Alfred Plants of the U S Navy home port Key West was fatally struck by a car Monday in Henderson. Captain Leet B Reade of Cincinnati visited Mason Point Pleasant office of the Obie and Kare na Masters and Pilots Association yesterday.

Point Pleasant Carrie Louise Plants James O Kanawha Three Mile Creek Concord Baptist Church Moon Alfred Plants U. S&s Nevy Key West Chod Henderson

Mason Women Organize West Virginia Daughters of the American Colonies

A group meets at Mrs V Eugene Holcom s home in Charleton to form the West Virginia Branch of the Daughters of the American Colonies under Mrs Charles MacCarthy s leadership. Mrs Holcom is named first regent with three local women assisting and national officers named to attend the national assembly in New York City April 23 24.

Point Pleasant Ae Im West Virginia Daughters of the American Mra V Eugene Holcom Charlestow Mra Charlies MacCarthy Holcom Harold Sayre A Ketth McClurg Ben Frankin State Historien E. Bartow James McClung MacAlpin New York City Holsem Fumcheon Quarrier St

Local Society Notes From Point Pleasant

Mrs C O Weis Senbarger Mrs S Chandler Wil helm Mrs Harold Sayre and Mrs E Bartow Jones appear in Point Pleasant social columns listing gatherings and arrivals with local names mentioned.

Republican Convention To Nominate City Officials

POINT PLEASANT The Republican city committee will hold a courthouse convention at 7:30 p m to nominate candidates for mayor and city clerk and two councilmen from each of the five wards. It will also elect party committeemen for the next two years. Mayor B W Krodel is the only declared candidate. CANCEL ENGAGEMENT POINT PLEASANT The engagement of Bishop R E L Stricer to speak at Christ Church Episcopal on Palm Sunday has been cancelled.

Point Pleasant Republican City Committee B. W. Krodel R. E. L. Stricer Wheeling Christ Church Episcopal

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mender and Wolfe Succeeds Byers Eagles Secretary Circle No. 4 Pythian Sisters Nelson Bosbfem DAR Bridge Club Hannaman Kaci York Moose Washington Pta Bette Davis Henreid Warner Rais Triumph Mus Rae Guanes Shruttery and Gramn Child Concord Church Mason Point Pleasant Leet Reade Crincinnati Obie and Kare Asvocaton U. S Treasury United States Savings Bonds U.S Mason Women National Club Republican Committee Point Jefferson Lawrence Mckiir Leon Point Clink McKinney Mr. Mckney Tad Mom Athens Pharmacy Athens National Bank Athens Home Telephone Co Athens County Loan & Savings the Bennett Company Hotel Berry Beckley's Brooks Shoe Company Bank of Athens Co. Bros., Furniture Carpenter Hardware Co Cornelis Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co the Cline Pharmacy Co Dowler & Ferguson Funeral Home Evans Food Market the Fair Stores Gillilan's Jewelry Store Co M. Gill & Co Roy E. Hawk Investment Securities Lockoffs, Inc
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