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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1943

Page

2

Gallia County Farm Group Urges Funds For FSA Programs

Gallia County farmers met at First Presbyterian Church to protest Congress cutting funds for the Farm Security Administration. Clarence Tewin presided as the group reviewed the FSA program since 1938, adopting a resolution urging continued funding and Congress to appropriate amounts equal to the current year's level.

ceanstPucio Ane Farm Security" Administration Advisory Council Gallia Presbyterian Church Congress F. S.A Clarence Tewin Farm Security Administration

Infants Die at Holzer Hospital

A fragmentary news item reports the deaths of infants at Holzer Hospital. Names read include Kenneth Scott and Zimontheola, with unclear details and partial quotes suggesting medical or ward notes. The text is heavily garbled and difficult to fully interpret.

Holzer Hospital

Aged Resident Childers Dies at 68 in Tym Rhos Area

Gallipolis obituary notes John Frederick Childers aged 68 longtime Tym Rhos resident Perry Township died Sunday at home from a heart ailment. Survived by wife Fannie daughter Eulah a teacher soldier son Frank brother Charles two sisters Jesta Rees and Mrs Ian Lewis funeral at Mt Zion Brethren Church near 614 Pine Tuesday with time listed as glow tume.

Gallipolis John Frederick Childers Tym Rhos Perry Township Thurman Childers Wiliam I Mary Childers Fannie ‘Childers Eulah Frank Childers Charles Childers Jesta, Rees Gal Ta’ R'Di Ian Lewis Rilo Grande Mt. Zion Pine Unit Brethren Church

Patients Admitted To Holzer Hospital

Holzer Hospital admitted a list of patients including Mrs Emma Hil 77 Gallipolis and Mrs Benner Jones. Also named are Jack tra Howells of Gallipolis medical Wayne Thomas 16 and Pau Pog Schalgen of Pomferry Mix. Eva Sheets Crown Guy Anna Lee Coleman Gallipo is MLB and Mankin Logan W Parkerson Wilkewille.

An Nipolis Holzer Hospital Emma Hil Gallipolis Medical Benner Jones Jacktra Logan W. Ve Parkerson Wilkewille

Funeral for Child Struck by Auto in Eureka

The funeral for Henry Burkea held at Eureka Church will take place Wednesday at 2 PM with Rev. Jennings Cremeens officiating. Burial follows at St. Zion Cemetery. This marks Gallia County's third traffic fatality of the year, after Joseph Mayes and George W. Cooper were killed in January.

Vernon Mike Henry Bureka Eureka Church Jennings Cremeens St. Zion Gallia Joseph Mayes Eastern Avenue George W. Cooper Thurman

Calloway Funeral Held Monday at Mil Creek

Funeral services were held Monday at 4 pm for Milyard Calloway, an elderly man who died Saturday at his home on Mil Creek. The rites were offered by V Marley, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, with his nearest relative attending.

Gallavolis Milyard Calloway Mil Creek

Rent Director Outlines Restriction-Free Sale Rules

Gallapulas corrects misleading impressions of sales rules for rental housing. Rent Director Giles details five sale types exempt from restrictions including tenant transfers, vacant homes, investments, and hardship cases. He stresses the aim to prevent evictions that undermine wartime rent controls while aiding families of servicemen.

Gallapulas Directo Libert Gisody Giles Gilles Tie Tom Fed

Gallia Academy announces spring school activities

Gallia Academy High School will host a concert by the Band directed by Richard Downs for OHE band members at the hospital Wednesday April 23 at 6 30 p m A high school dance Friday night sponsored by the Press Club under Catherine Morrison and the Dramatics Club led by Norma Johnston Principal Harold Brown announced today that Friday assembly will feature a play by Miss Johnston pupils

GaLlirulis Gallia Academy High School Richard Downs O. HE Press Club Catherine Morrison Norma

Gallipolis Social Notes and Local Arrivals

Gallipolis Social Notes reports on a Sunday reunion at a hotel for a local family with attendees from Columbus and family members visiting. It includes notes on vacationers Edith Treleaven and Sarah Anderson, a Christian Science circle meeting at 8 o clock with program by Mick C D Slagle, and dinner arrangements. Also lists several Gallipolis residents visiting or hosting relatives, including Irving T McCulough and family, Lieut Morgan, Mrs McNealey, and Kathleen Boater visiting from various places.

Sinee Wepnesway Christian the Grace Methodiat Charen Circle 7 Mick C.D. Slagle A. ‘Loyd Devor Dan Eachus Stes Epling Lloyd Dougine Millaed “Miles

Masonic Lodge to Honor Grand Master at May Ceremony

Gallipolis reports a ceremony on Thursday May 20 where 1S candidates will be presented to the Masonic Maria Council. Horace W Nye Elyria Grand Master of the Obie jurisdiction will be guest of honor, accompanied by Max M Fulks of Echnticothe and Grand Sentinel. Maria Cornell has 128 members. Thirty five members from the group will present a production. A dine net will precede the event in the Masonic Temple.

Gallipolis Masonic Maria ‘Council Horace W. Nye Elyria Obie Max M Fulks Ehnticothe Grand Sentinel Ane Nate Offic

Ancient two story Yates home moves toward Kanawha River

Gallivolis reports the former two story mine room residence of Mr and Mrs D E Yates at Arbuckle is slowly shifting from its hillside site toward the Kanawha River. A well has already been destroyed in the two acre relocation project that sits on land built over a century ago by Thomas Maupin. The house has sheltered six generations of descendants. New York Central agent at Arbuckle plans relocation to Point Pleasant where he owns property. His son in law and daughter also reside there.

Gallivolis Point Pleasant Mix D. E. Yates Me. Ander 5 St. Alehans Emma Burnside Viand St Chalmers McCutcheon North ‘Carolina John Lipscomb Marshall College Untington W. R Staats Jefferson Blvd Army Air Corps John Kirk Ravenswood Main St Norma Smithy Edgar Bon Linda Sue Leon Mary Hellems Anon County RH. Meow Wilma Tey Hs Parente Bie Mises Dorothy Martha Sprenger Charleston George Sprenger Mir Shia Anderson Snaug Ters Min Jacqueline Anderson Eleanor Filson Julde Pinkston Bertha Filton Charles Ie Frye Sous Gallipolis Thompson Kenny Truntington Samuel "Rumiler Anford Roberta Marshal Colege Huntington John Roberton Willis ‘Parsons Wee Mgnt Teck Montgomery Mtr Mire Oly Parsons Country Club Katherine Evelyn McCulloon Morgantown Fes McCulfoen The Ker E. C Winger

Marriage licenses issued in Kanawha County area

Lieve Lowell Vipperman 23 of Glen White and Ann Elizabeth Henderson 22 of Kannawa were issued licenses, Vipperman listed as coin miner and Henderson as a waitress. A second license went to Glenn Staats 41 of Charleston and Irene Fleshman 21 of Gallipolis, Staats an automobile mechanic and Fleshman a clerk.

Lieve Lowell Vipperman Glen White W. Va Ann Elizabeth Henderson Son W. F. Vipper W.va Irene “Fleshman Gallipo Tin Staats J. M. Staats Mise Fleshman Fleshman

Gallipolis woman granted divorce in Common Pleas Court

Alma V Withers obtained a divorce from C A Withers in Common Pleas Court Monday. They wed Dec 31 1980 in Gallipolis and have four children. The defendant faced charges of gross neglect and extreme cruelty and was ordered to pay alimony to the clerk for child support and custody went to the plaintiff. The plaintiffs are John J Willands, Thomas Tana, Barbara Ann. The plaintiff must pay court costs.

Gallipolis Alma With Ers Common Pleas Court Withers John J. 'Willands Thomas Tana Barbara Ann

School board meeting prep in Washington office

Superintendent Sidwin Miggin's office in Washington discusses current problems as well as swimming pools and air exchange issues tied to Miss Eulah Willam. The discussion aims to prepare for a general meeting held next Monday at 73 PM in the same office.

Siallipolis Mt ‘In Sidwin"e. Miggin Washington Eulah Willam

State Highway Patrol Arrests Marine Deserter

Gallia county report states High Patrolman W C Goodhart captured Norvil Sparks Sunday morning in a Kananga tourist cabin and turned him over to Sergeant George Warrie, Marine recruiting officer at Huntington. Sparks, a Marine, was charged with desertion according to Sgt Warren. He walked from folk Va on April 5 and left his address at Ironton.

Gallipolis W.c.goodhart Norvil Sparks Morne ‘Ng Kananga George Warrie Huntington Sparks Set. Warren Folk Va Ironton

Point Rock News Notes

Point Rock community notes list neighborhood visits and social events at the homes of Blakesley in Pomeroy Cottle in Albany and Cottrill Swisher and Holcomb in the area. The brief item mentions a Grange meeting with local families, and a tea at a Cont or Kent area location involving several residents.

Estella Radekin Radekin Howard Nolan CE. Blakesley Pomeroy Mattie Morris Clyde 'Morris A. Turner Albany Weanenday Lib Cottrill Ruth’ Swisher Radelitt Mra Cottle Je Holcomb Ners Hower Mason Reymond Neesy Gregory D. V. Meri

Intensive drive to swell Mason County war bond total

Rumanass instructions have gone out to members of the Second War Loan committee to canvass business and residential areas of the city. Final three days of the campaign remain, with Mason County aiming for a strong showing as home to war industries. The effort includes schools expected to report bond and stamp purchases.

Mason County Rumanass Cam C.G. Weissenburger Weisenburger Portant War Industries

Strike at George Hudson coal mine halts work

A strike began at the George Hudson coal mine near West Columbia as miners press for union contracts and wage terms common in nearby West Virginia mines. The union demanded a contract. mine officials agreed to meet but refused to sign.

Point Pleasant George Hudson West Columbia West Virginia Hudson

Dr F C Long Jr Injured in Highway Crash

In Columbus over the weekend Dr F C Long Jr sustained injuries in a highway accident. He is a patient in a Columbus hospital and his injuries are not regarded as serious. Dr and Sten Lanz traveled to the Ohio capital to visit friends and relatives over Easter.

Point Pleasant F.C. Long, Jr Columbus Columbs Hospital Sten. Lanz Ohio

Pvt Warden Sayre Missing in Action from North Africa

Pvt Ray Warden Sayre is reported missing in action as of March 28 while serving in North Africa. Miss Elleny Dunn, a War Department employee in Albania, was recalled home for the weekend due to her mother’s ill health. Dunn recently underwent major surgery at Holzer Hospital and plans to visit friends locally.

Pvt Ray Warden Sayre Actio North Africa Point Pleasant Elleny Dunn War Department Albania Gay Willan Bunn Kana Dunn Holzer Hospital

Hospital Notes from Point Pleasant Incomplete Entry

Hospital notes report Mrs Jesse Ables of Point Pleasant admitted for surgery. Mrs Nancy Martin of Ap Grove admitted for fracture of the right after stepping on wood. condition and full details incomplete.

Point Pleasant Jesse Ables Point Clinte Nancy Martin Apy Grove

Family Gathers for Easter Dinner in Point Pleasant

A family group convened at 304 Ninth Street Point Pleasant for Easter Sunday dinner. Attending were Mr and Mrs James Krebs and Mrs Jacqueline Johnson of Charleston Mr and Mrs Te B Harper of Cleveland and Mrs Leona Trenaway with spouse.

Point Pleasant M. Pierce Ninth St J Ames Krebs Jacqueline Johnson Charleston Dra Te. B. Harper Cleveland Leona Trenaway Wiudeen

Heavy traffic allowed on Thirteen Mill Creek Bridge

Busses and heavy vehicles may now cross the Thirteen Mill Creek Bridge at Leon after repairs. The span was deemed unsafe midweek, restricting passage to light traffic. Dr B F Sommer of Leon has a new home and Brumfield family ties are noted. Pvt. Joseph Jordan Jr. has been stationed at Basic Training Center No 4, Setterson Barracks.

Point Pleasant Mill Creek Leon Gallipolis BF. Sommer Mirsouriew Joseph Manon G. Jordan Jr Army Air Corps Setterson Barrack

Social notes from Pt Pleasant recall Easter gatherings

Pt Pleasant social brief lists Easter visits and family gatherings. Mrs Roger Cleveland and children visited relatives in Belle while John Carpenter of Huntington spent a day at the local office. Several locals enjoyed Easter with kin in Charleston Morgantown and North Carolina.

Point Pleasant Roger L. Cleveland Belle Mire Frank't. Cady Cadys Harold" Somervilles Viana John Carpenter U. S Huntington Te. Carpenter Sears

TNT Program Unchanged at Pt. Pleasant

The General Chemical Defense Corporation reports wartime production constraints due to government diversion of TNT materials. Schedules have been revised downward, workers laid off, and those terminated will be given first opportunity to return when capacity allows. West Virginia plant personnel adjustments and planned full resumption are outlined.

Cinco 2Tom General Chemical Defense Corpor Ation Een General Chemical Defense Corson West Virginia Ord

Four Are Christened At Church Service

At a pre Easter service, the Rev. Frank T. Cady christened four children from his parish. Stephen Maxwell Lowe, Francis Cartt Lovell, Frandson Lovell, Celia Ann Butler, and Ronald Lee Walters were named as the christened infants, with parents listed in Charleston Apple Grove Johnson Apartments and Everett Butler locations.

Point Pleasant Frank T. Cady Everett Butler Apple Grove Ronald ‘Lee Walters Thomas Ralph Walters Frandson Elizabeth Waiters

Paul Wedge 7 In Charge of Union Office

Paul Wedge seven named as in charge of union office amid tensions at Bogen International Five of the A F union bargaining center and Sara tiring Co. involvement. Wedge previously served as agent for the Bogen firm and may be in position to influence back pay claims as an investigation unfolds in Mason County context.

Paul Wedge Nevy Co Pases

Kentuckians Sent Back To Their Home Place

Kentuckians were sent back to their home county with six and two sons retained by the family. Negotiations had been ongoing by Mrs Ida Saniea, a fare worker in Getta, with authorities to arrest others involved in a case tied to public substance. The situation involved a reunion proposed days ago and a group being put aboard for transfer.

Record Attendance at Easter Service Tops County History

Report notes Heights Brethren Church and teachers led an Easter morning service attendance of about 4,000. County association president C. D. Ball stated this records exceed any previous school or church gathering in the county, marking a historic turnout.

Two Arrests Reported in Point Pleasant Incident

In Point Pleasant two men, kin of Glennod and Ashby of Apple Grove, were arrested during the week on charges related to intoxication and unlawful restraint. Morris and Yerstins reported involvement. a cash bond was posted and Ashby remained held for assignment.

Point Pleasant Glennod Sn Ashby Apple Grove

Point Pleasant Soldier Returns From Panama Tour

A soldier from Panama returns to Point Pleasant based on his Army experience. He is the son of a resident on Sand Hill Road.

Panama Led

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