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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1947
Page
7
Mrs Pat Mason and son Philip with Mrs L P Mason return to Louisville after a week with Mrs Mason's mother Mrs Oliver Stover on Garfield Avenue.
The Gallia County cancer drive aims for four thousand dollars to fund education study and treatment. Robert Rannels chairs the committee which will reveal campaign plans within two days. Service clubs in the city join the cancer control effort as the nationwide drive closes in April.
Gallipolis river readings show 18.2 and 20.5 feet at the locks nine miles below town with rollers 35 feet long. Passages listed include Campbell Price City of Pittsburgh Pete Semet Brandt and Bar rett George III Hook with times ranging from early morning to mid disposal. Navy Recruiting Office officer to visit the Gallipolis Post Office Friday hours 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admissions at Holzer Hospital included Mary Ellen Reynolds Point Pleasant Mrs Floyd Hatten Jackson Mrs Kalad Hindy Middleport and Mrs David Barsotti Gallipolis A daughter was born to Mrs Edward Kessler Wellston Discharges included Mrs Willard Grover Mrs Rolland Fischer Her bert Welker Mrs W H Ingles Mrs Robert Snedegar and son
John William Brothers 77 a native of Clay Township Gallia County died at his Huntington home Survived by wife two sons Lieutenant Commander Paul Brothers stationed on Yap Island in the Pacific John L Brothers former president of the Huntington board of realtors a daughter Mrs Eldon Wortman Huntington and a sister Mrs Electa Klicker of St Albans West Virginia
Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs George Barber were their two daughters Mildred and Betty from Columbus. Silas Dunlap received minor cuts and bruises at work in the Carbondale Mine. Mrs Porter Sweazy was in Columbus Monday and Tuesday. Mrs Gerald Williams returned home in Columbus Saturday with her mother Edith Pollock for a week long visit. Mrs George Barber and grandson William, Mrs Melvin Barber and sons Donald and Byron visited Melvin Barber in Veterans Hospital Saturday. he hopes to be home soon.
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Bennett and daughter Betty Jane of Fast Branch visit Columbus to stay with Bennett’s parents. Numerous callers stop by Elmer Shaner’s home including the Steffy and Pierce families. Residents return and relocate with others visiting Barberton Loyal Oak and Crooksville relatives.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Gary Wolfe of Racine at Hooser Hospital Tuesday. The newborn adds joy to the family and marks another milestone for local residents.
Mrs Anna McQuade celebrated her 80th birthday on April 15 with a family dinner attended by relatives from Columbus Loraine Toledo Hemlock Elyria and Delphos plus Mr and Mrs Edward McQuade and children Betty Patty Billy Paul Jack Lucy and many others. others include Edward Yarger death notice from Detroit former resident. Carnation Club hosted by Genieve Hartman with 14 members and guests. births births in the area. church groups meet. visitors from Corning and a May gathering planned.
Mr and Mrs E F Stedwell and son Rolland attended a ceremony at Ohio State University where daughter Margaret received the black band for her cap. Miss Stedwell, a senior in the Ohio State School of Nursing, is a member of The Torch honorary nurses sorority.
The next meeting will be held at the home of Delphos Miller on Main Street confirming where local residents should convene.
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