Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 30 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1944

Page

12

Le Mee To Org LOGA Cha rters April Meeting

A fragmented report describes an April meeting of local leaders with officers elected and directors named. It notes attendance by Mr. G and Mr. King among others, with references to a presiding officer and organizational roles. The piece mentions a public event in a commerce context and a later note about a strike or incident involving a person named Log.

Wanlans Logan Cal Sons Boyd King Berna Ts Johnse Sunda Gan High

Col Spri Took Rie Under Alert Aide

A fragment notes Col Spri faced a charge or incident with police alert in early report. Names and details unclear but indicates a disciplinary or legal action involving Col Spri.

Ohio State's New Coach Speaks at Gallipolis Rotary

Carroll Widdoes Ohio State University coach and successor to Paul Brown spoke at Gallipolis Rotary Club dinner, discussing his early life in the Philippines and the four islander groups. He noted his parents remain in the Philippines, and guests included local residents and Red Cross commendations were presented to Albert Giles for county chairmanship.

Gallipolis Ohio State University Carroll Widdoes Paul Brown Navy Philippines Coach Widdoes L. C. Dayton Elmer E. Caldwell al Giles Clyde Mitchell L. C. Hyatt Mr. Hoburg West Virginia Ordnance Works D. Otto Carter Richard Carroll Lefavor Rotary Club E. E. Higgins Albert G. Giles American Red Cross Gallia County H. B. Thomas Widdoes

Bryant offers tent show in City Park for park fund

Capt. Billy Bryant volunteers to bring his show boat troupe to Gallipolis for a tent performance in City Park if the City Commission approves. Proceeds would go to the Park Improvement fund after trees were removed. Dr. Raymon T. Allison praised the gesture, while two commissioners were unavailable for comment.

Gallipolis Billy Bryant Park Improvement Fund Byrd Rose Bryant Raymon T. Allison Capt. Bryant

Gallipolis Appoints Shoemaker to Harrison Township Board

Gallia County Board of Education appoints Grover Shoemaker to the Harrison Township board of education per County School Superintendent H. Bion Bradbury announcement. The posting confirms official selection and the governance change for Harrison Township's school oversight.

Gallipolis Grover Shoemaker Harrison Township

Dalley and Carpenter Obtain Marriage License

Gallipolis reports a license issued to Dewey E. Dalley 23 sailor of Pratts Fork and Eileen Carpenter 18 typist of Athens with parents consent. The couple plans to wed.

Gallipolis Dewey E. Dalley Pratts Fork Eileen Carpenter Athens

Five Colored Inductees Go to Huntington for Pre-Induction Exam

Five colored men traveled to Huntington Tuesday for pre induction physicals. Rev Francis Maryland Story pastor of the Paint Creek Baptist Church addressed the selectees at the courthouse. Mrs Hester Hill Ira Neal and Rev R P McCarley served refreshments before departure. McCarley who chairs the Modern Woodmen of America service men's committee announced a $60 contribution to the coffee and doughnuts fund.

Gallipolis Huntington Francis Maryland Story Paint Creek Baptist Church Hester Hill Ira Neal R. P. McCarley McCarley Modern Woodmen of America Service Men’s Committee

Body of Soldier Found in Kanawha River Near Parkersburg

In Gallipolis the body of Staff Sgt. Paul Bostic was recovered from the Little Kanawha River a quarter mile below the bridge at Parkersburg where his car crashed on March 19. Miss Louise Bibby 17 Parkersburg who was with him is missing. Bostic was born in Gallipolis, son of Harley Bostic and the late Pearl Bell Bostic, and grandson of Mrs. Phoebe Bell who is staying with her son-in-law and daughter in town.

Gallipolis Paul Bostic Kanawha Parkersburg Louise Bibby Bostic Sergeant Bostic Harley Bostic Pearl Bell Bostic Phoebe Bell Henry Kerns Kenneth Scarberry Eleanor Marsh Chillicothe Forest Marsh Columbus Abilene Texas Camp Barkeley Army Medical School Fort Sam Houston Louise Wickline Lillian Marchi Martha Smith Faye Carter Holzer Hospital Cincinnati Woodrow Wills Athens Charles B. Swanson

Officers Installed At Gallipolis Business Club Meeting

The Gallipolis Business and Professional Women's Club installed new officers with Mrs Thelma White elected president. Officers include Anne White as vice president and Sara Betz as secretary. Delegates to the Columbus state convention were elected, and the club took on the Gallia County fund for the Ohio Infantile Paralysis Foundation. The meeting marked the group's ninth anniversary.

Gallipolis Gallipolis Business and Professional Women's Club Island View Inn Thelma White County Engineer's Office White Anne White Sara Betz Susie Henke Margina Niday Mary Syler Anna Mae Evans Ethel Young BPW Columbus Edith Swisher Nelle Gills Ella G. Lupton Margaret D. Carter Mabel Thomas Edith Hutsinpiller Florence Ecker Naomi Evans Mary Thompson Amy Joe Brown Red Cross Gallia County Ohio Infantile Paralysis Foundation Red Cross Motor Corps Jackson Gallipolis Club

Records Still Needed by Owners for Tire Inspections

Gallia County War Price and Rationing Board chairman A K Merriman says inspection records remain required after April 20. Harold Welch notes records are needed to renew gasoline rations and for tire replacements to verify tire serial numbers.

Gallipolis A. K. Merriman Gallia County Merriman Welch

Daughters of America District Rally Notes at Pomeroy

Gallia social items report the Daughters of America rally at Pomeroy with district deputy Mrs Pribble Wilson presiding and a lengthy list of attendees from Gallia and Gallia Council. Other notes include English Club events, officer elections, family visits, military updates, and travels among local residents and relatives.

Gallipolis Daughters of America Pomeroy Pribble Wilson Lucille Mayes Mae Baker Betty Lynn George Moodispaugh Amanda White Ida Safford Malissa Davis Garnet Dickey Lillian Davis Ora Brown Leona Boster Edith

Hutchinson Family Hosts Noon Dinner for Birthday Observance

Mr and Mrs John Hutchinson of Vinton held a noon dinner Sunday to honor the birth dates of their son Pvt John Hutchinson Jr and daughter Ruth. Attending were Verne Hutchinson and Marion, Wade Evans of Rio Grande, John Hutchinson Jr and family of Gallipolis, Ruth Long and family, Clair Wellington, Walter McGhee and Estivaun Hutchinson Matthews and her young son living with her parents.

John Hutchinson Vinton Pvt John Hutchinson Jr Ruth Verne Hutchiinson Marion Wade Evans Rio Grande Gallipolis Ruth Long Clair Wellington Walter McGhee Estivaun Hutchinson Matthews

Daphne Saunders Birthday Party Held at Saunders Home

Eighth birthday of Daphne Janet Saunders was celebrated by a group of her young friends at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Saunders last Saturday. Present were Ann Nuckles, Barbara Faye and Harriet Clendenin, Tony Jordan, Linda Thomas, Carlos Gene Fowler, Donna Jean Phillips, Allan Nibert and Randall Blevins. Games furnished entertainment after which refreshments were served.

Daphne Janet Saunders Calvin Saunders Ann Nuckles Barbara Faye Harriet Clendenin Tony Jordan Linda Thomas Carlos Gene Fowler Donna Jean Phillips Allan Nibert Randall Blevins

Dietitian Filling In At Holzer Hospital

Mrs. Helen Edwards of Huntington is temporarily filling her former dietitian position at Holzer Hospital while Mrs. Rebecca Runnels takes a two week vacation. Runnels visited her old home in St Marys West Virginia for part of the break.

Helen Edwards Huntington Holzer Hospital Rebecca Runnels Runnels St Marys W. Va

Two Divorce Suits Filed in Gallia

Gallipolis two new divorce suits are filed in Gallia County Common Pleas Court. Eugenia Arnott Talbott sues Maxwell Talbott for wilful absence over three years and seeks custody of their one child, married March 1941. William Jackson sues Hazel Jackson for adultery and seeks injunction against selling household goods, married March 12 1940. he also requests partition or sale of City Lot 381 on Fourth Ave below Olive St in which he claims half interest.

Gallipolis Gallia County Jackson Fourth Ave Olive St

Garden Club Meets At Roush Home

The New Haven Garden Club held its April meeting at the home of Mrs. Burt Roush and Mrs. Ottie Roush. The program covered reviews of The Flower Grower and Portrait of a Patriot. L. J. Ruttencutter won first prize in the quiz with Mrs. Proffitt second. Refreshments were served to a list of members and guests.

Point Pleasant New Haven Garden Club Burt Roush Ottie Roush W. Thurl Stone W. R. Proffitt L. J. Ruttencutter Ruttencutter W. C. Stearns W. L. Stewart Stone Goldye Hart

Point Pleasant Loans In Good Standing

John Kirk vice president of the Farmers Building and Loan Association and Deputy State Tax Commissioner W T Springston both of Ravenswood were in Point Pleasant on business. Kirk reports numerous loans by his association in Point Pleasant over the past two years are all in good standing.

Point Pleasant John Kirk Farmers Building and Loan Association W. T. Springston Ravenswood Kirk

Social notes from Point Pleasant church meet

Joint meeting of the two WSC S circles at Trinity Methodist Church discussed The Lords Song in China. Mrs Gregg led and Mrs Bechtel shared stories of General Carr and Charlie Soong. A soldiers and sailors drawing was conducted and letters promised.

Point Pleasant Woman’s Society of Christian Services Trinity Methodist Church W. A. Gregg China Forrest Bechtel General Carr Charlie Soong Mary Hellems

Reading Club hosts luncheon at Mrs Buffington home

Mrs. Joseph Buffington will host the Reading Club at her 22nd Street home Thursday afternoon with Mrs. M T Epling of Gallipolis in charge of the program. Mrs. Delbert Staats is president.

Joseph Buffington M. T. Epling Gallipolis Delbert Staats

Rush Holt to Speak in Mason Monday

Rush D. Holt, Democrat candidate for governor, will speak at the courthouse in Mason on Monday, April 24. The exact hour was not announced, with speculation it may be at the traditional lamp lighting of evening services. Holt targets Judge Meadows of Berkeley County, alleged candidate of Governor Neely and the state administration.

Point Pleasant Rush D. Holt West Virginia Holt Judge Meadows Berkley Neely

Mason Primary Calendar Details Soldier Ballot Deadlines

POINT PLEASANT Officials announce April 29 as the last day to apply for soldier ballots and April 28 for other absentee ballots. Ballots sent to soldiers in the States, Canal Zone, Iceland, and England may still be possible. Pre-primary expense statements due April 24 to May 2. after-primary by June 8. Local candidates file with county clerk. state and federal with the secretary of state. Penalties apply for noncompliance.

Point Pleasant Canal Zone Iceland England Secretary of State

Mason Legion Seeks to Send Legion Magazine Overseas

Mason County Post Commander Roy L. Price reports a letter from national commander Warren H. Atherton encouraging Legionnaires to mail copies of the National Legionnaire and American Legion Magazine to overseas forces. The 21 cent first class postage applies. Price asks members to cooperate and notify him of compliance by mail or telephone.

Point Pleasant Roy L. Price American Legion Warren H. Atherton Legion Atherton National Legionnaire Price Mason County Post

Vacation Bible School Discussed at Trinity Church Board

James B. Couch presided at a Trinity Methodist Church board of education meeting. Reports were heard from the secretary and treasurer and plans for the vacation Bible school were discussed. The monthly meeting time was changed from the third to the fourth Monday evening.

Point Pleasant James B. Couch Board of Education Trinity Methodist Church Mr. Couch W. A. Gregg A. H. Perkins C. C. Spencer George G. Somerville Mollie Roush Blanche Armstrong M. S. Poffenbarger Will H. Stone Emma and Iva Wise C. Blount Lena Carr Jessie Mossman Florence Alexander Bessie Johnson Mary Hellems

Eleven Mason Men Will Be Inducted Eleven Mason Men Will Be Inducted

Eleven Mason County men left for Fort Thomas Kentucky for Army induction. Three volunteers were Eugene Allen Gardner Gallipolis Ferry Norman Weaver Letart and James Milton Lewis Jr Point Pleasant. Eight selectees included Charles Andrew Stover Letart Robert Gay Hill Leon Donald Gilbert Roush Hartford Bernard Charles Neutzling Mason City Vernon Roscoe Miller Point Pleasant Carlos Edison Cobb Glenwood Clyde Samuel Vansickle Beech Hill and Vernon William Harrah transfer from Lewisburg.

Point Pleasant Mason County Fort Thomas Eugene Allen Gardner Gallipolis Ferry Norman Weaver Letart James Milton Lewis, Jr Charles Andrew Stover Robert Gay Hill Leon Donald Gilbert Roush Hartford Bernard Charles Neutzling Mason City Vernon Roscoe Miller Carlos Edison Cobb Glenwood Clyde Samuel Vansickle Beech Hill Vernon William Harrah Lewisburg

Easter Guests and Local Visits Spread Across Gore Area

Gore social notes report Easter guests including Jesse McMannis Jr and family from Stock and others from Carbon Hill Logan and Columbus. Visitors include Andrew Mollenkamp and daughters Merrel Slaine and Charles Wildermuth en route to Mt. Pleasant. Birth announced for Lonna Rae daughter of Woodrow Nutter.

Gore Jesse Mc- Mannis Jesse MecMannis Woodstock Clyde Mc- Mannis Carbon Hill Herman Mc- Mannis Betty Logan Roy McMannis Columbus Andrew Mollenkamp Merrel Slaine Toledo Charles Wildermuth Mt. Pleasant Mich Ronald Turner Donna Turner Turners Rose Donaldson Bonnie Kenton Frank Beck Etta Mae Echart Chakeres ‘Theater Woodrow Nutter Lonna Rae Herman Leonard and Family Jerry Nixon St. Clairsville iFrank Beck

Father of 18 is Visitor in City

Jake Patterson of Crab Creek visited the courthouse on business and with him in town is his large family. Patterson is father of 16 living children with two dead and is believed to be nearly 85 years old. His mother, Mrs. Parthena Patterson, over 100, says he was born before her husband joined the Union army.

Point Pleasant Jake Patterson Crab Creek Patterson Parthena Patterson Jim Bill Patterson

Mason's 4 H Clubs Seek Funds For Activities

Mason's 4 H clubs report fundraising ideas and events led by leaders and members in POINT PLEASANT. Henderson Victory Workers raised 44 dollars at an auction of donated White Elephant packages plus candy and cake sales and a penny per letter Valentine party. Club projects include fat salvage drives with members earning top honors, and plans for a spring Henderson Hustlers round up on April 27. Members named for grooming and clothing contests, a radio fundraiser at Hill Climbers, and an Easter egg hunt hosted by Eagle Flyers with family guests and refreshment service.

Point Pleasant Clarice Knapp Henderson Victory Harry Kay Smoky Bottom Mountaineers Kay Kerr Balin South Side Randall Hogsett American Eagles Henderson Hustlers Bobby McCarty Janet Rogers Reece Dixon Audry Brown White Oak School Treasury Justine Lilly Lou Emma Powers Cilla Jean Powers Phyllis Powers Bobby Powers Cleora Taylor Uncle Sam Charles Smith Belva Roush Glenn Denver Thompson Eleanor Sayre Belva Ruth Roush Charley Lathey Roy Taylor Carl Gerlach Emerson Plants J. W. Lathey Virginia Holland Ernestine Taylor Mildred Taylor Robert Holland John Gerald van Kirk

Dan M Hope Opens Grocery Store In Henderson

Dan M Hope opens a new grocery at Chestnut Street Henderson near Shadle Bridge south end. The building was purpose built and will be enlarged after the war, foundation laid for extension. Location near the Routes 2 and 17 junction considered excellent.

Point Pleasant Dan M. Hope Chestnut St Henderson Shadle Bridge

Real Estate Transactions Report Three

Three transactions reported this week by Rupert J. Kayser show brisk trading in Henderson and nearby areas. Bert and Pearl Stanley sold a five room house on a 100 by 130 foot lot at Chestnut and Wilson to C C and Lottie Mayes. Maud Hoffman sold 2 12 acres one quarter mile from West Columbia to Malinda Waugh. Columbus and Myrtie Blount sold their duplex at First and Decatur to Carl Neal and wife, five rooms per unit. Neal to occupy one apartment. Councilman Oliver moved to a new home on Charleston Road.

Point Pleasant Rupert J. Kayser Bert Pearl Stanley Chestnut and Wilson Sts Henderson C. C Lottie Mayes Maud Hoffman West Columbia Malinda Waugh Columbus Myrtie Blount First Decatur Sts Carl Neal Newton A. Oliver Charleston Road Neals

Point Clinic patients undergo tonsil operations yesterday

Miss Latitia Hoffman of Charleston Road Miss Katherine Jean Ferguson of Leon and Mrs Walter Rhoades of Grimms Landing had tonsil operations at the Point Clinic yesterday. Mrs Nellie Siders of Henderson, a surgical patient, was discharged.

Point Pleasant Latitia Hoffman Charleston Road Katherine Jean Ferguson Leon Walter Rhoades Grimms Landing Point Clinic Nellie Siders Henderson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Col Spri Athens Messenger Ohio Ohio State Rotarians Far East City Park Lester Dent Leadway Coffee C. D. Shafer Co Nelsonville Business Club Europa Atlantic Spain Britain Frances Sardinia Germany Yugoslavia Finland Baltic Sea Hungary Soviet Russia Black Sea Turkey Mediterranean Sea Hitler Europe Africa Romania Balkans Gallipolis Social Notes Anna Morgan Luther Howard Court Street Mae Wood Millie Watts Margaret B. McCormick Ruby Plummer Bossard Cornelia Otis Wendell Halley Marjorie Davis Maysville Herman Harrison Cpl Harold C. Harrison U. S Charles Swanson Garrett McIntyre Carlos Wolford Warren McKenney U. S Army Fort Dix N. J C. A. Saunders Pittsburgh Emma Malloy O.H.E Wellston Claude Kinkade Paul Grover George Lilly Jerry Wooster John Ropeter Lilly Moore Auto Morris Haskins C. M. Yeager Haskins-Tnner Company Paul Rucker Ronald Halley Crown City Gallia Garden Club Roush Home Emma Vera Fadeley Kathleen Jiiden Virginia Levine Margaret Burdette Carol Blackburn Shirley Thomas Martha Vaught Ray Gill Phil Thomas Michael Jack Burdette Baltimore P. T. Burdette Ohio River Road Joe Burdette Charleston Donald Mohr John Blain Mohr Louisville Blain Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn F. B. Lieving Herven James A. Adie William Woolfitt Rush Holt Mason Mason Legion Mason’s At Point Clinic Blount O. W. Dye Toral Morrison Toral, Jr Doc McKinney Reds Chicago Gem Beaco THE F. J Beasley CO Eve Gor Uy Brown McArney Erford Gage Joan Barclay Claire Carleton Ted Hecht Bert Gilroy Leslie Goodwins Edward James Dick. Stabil
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication