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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1943

Page

4

Methodist Pastor to Speak at Nelsonville Services Tonight

In Nelsonville area, a Methodist pastor will address attendees at tonight's services. Catherine Courtney accompanies Sigrid Lowe Berio, and A. Bach will invite the congressional delegation to participate in a weeklong sequence of fellowship during evening services.

Nelsonville Reasonville Cuem Spencer Ponanera Reces Chiat Te Ree Wieiam George Eit Spene Walt Catherine Courtney Sigrid Lowe Berio A. Bach

Wedge Leads Union Effort Amid Labour Dispute

Paul V Wedge takes charge as union official amid bargaining tensions involving a company and Navy investigations. The report notes Labor interests, hesitations over back pay dating to June, and affected workers from Kentucky and West Virginia. Families were relocated to Palataville, Ky, with several members aboard migrant vessels.

Boggs A. F Ring’ Co Wedge Ettesive

Mrs Oakley Hosts Garden Club Dinner

Mrs Oakley hosted the Community Garden Club for its regular monthly dinner at her home on Monday evening. About 22 members attended the two arrangements featured tonquils as decor, with blossoms centerpieces and bud vases. Several members assisted in serving, and business discussed garden project prizes and county nutrition meetings.

Community Garden” Club G. Oakley Oakley W.y W. Warren Fred Wilson W. le Hudson Mex Oakey Stew J.M. Tye E. J. Kessinger C. le Stoit Athens

April Meeting of Women’s Missionary Society at Presbyterian Church

The April meeting of the Women’s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church will be held Wednesday at 8 o’clock in the church, instead of Thursday afternoon. Miss Louise Shafer will greet the program. Kessinger and Mrs Loyd Evans will host tomorrow night’s meeting.

Sret Women’s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Midernoon Louise Shafer Therogram Kessinger Loyd Evans

SWAMS To Meet Wednesday Evening In Nelsonville

SWAMS will meet Wednesday evening at 8:00 at the Church of Christ after the service. All women of the church and Bible School are invited to attend this session. The rummage sale is sponsored by the Conf ot Builders Club and Christian Endeavor of Church of Christ at Bates Building, 1 Hocking St. in Nelsonville. It runs Friday April 30 from 1 to 4 pm and Saturday May 1 from 10 am to 4 pm. Citizens with materials to donate may send or bring items Thursday afternoon 1 to 4 pm or contact Mrs Paul Allen for details.

Nelsonville Nelsonvile Conference Bootters Clu Christian Endeavor of Church of Christ Bates Hocking St Samme Paul Allen

Blower returns home on furlough from San Antonio

Jelsonville reports Blower arrived Friday from Stinson Field Texas to spend a furlough with parents Att and Mrs Wo Liver of New Straitevile. He has had his first furlough since entering service August 28, 190. Nearby, he visited his aunts Harmon, Dupler and Venette Blower in Nelsonville Saturday evening. The item also mentions a farm fire near here with casualties involving his wife Jes Brandon.

Jelsonville Rancid Blower Stinson Field San Antonio Texas Hhs Wo. le Bioseer New Straitevile Harmon Dupler Venette

Nelsonville Social Notes of Eight Members Initiation Dinner

The Tri Pal sorority held its monthly dinner with eight smalls in the club rooms, serving a three course chicken dinner at 6 90. New members Margery Stalder Jenna Ruth and 4 inn Ruth Kelch Margaret Juddy Dorothy Colwell Betty Rewart Helen Jackson and Mary 0 Wolfe were welcomed. Barbara Cunningham reinstated. Ensuing business led to committee decisions. Ensign Shearer and other local residents were noted for service and travel.

Nelsonville Red Roses Tri Pal Margery Stalder Jenna Ruth 4inn'Butt Ruth Kelch Margaret Juddy Dorothy Colwell Betty Rewart Helen Jackson Mary Wolfe Wilma Dking Dana Barber Mabel Cod

WBA Meeting Tonight Plans Rummage Sale

The WBA holds a regular meeting tonight at 13 o clock in their hall to observe a birthday night. Final plans will be made for the rummage sale. Noah Te Tyo of the city pleaded guilty in a care court in Mayor's court.

Nelunville WBA Taighway Patrol Noah “Te Tyo

Local residents listed with family notes and travel

Bertha Campbell spent time at Logan with Mrs. Howard. Miner is spending the week in Akron with her husband who works there. Miss Mary Elizabeth Kessinger has returned to her school at Enid Cleveland Ohio after a week’s vacation here with her mother Mrs. K. J. Kessinger.

Bertha “Campbell Logan Howard Miner Akron Misa Mary Elizabeth Kessinger Enid Cleveland Ohio Ater K. J. Kessinge Roger L. Cleveland Sildren Belle Frank Cadys Harold Somervilles John Carpenter Enineer Huntington Carr Andrew Lelshman St. Albans Emma Burnside Chalmers McCutcheon Hima John Lipscomb Marshall College W. R Staats Jefferson Blvd Army Air Corps John Kirk Ravelenswood Main St Norma Smith Parkersburg E.” Smith Leon Route 2 Edgar Don ‘Smith Nor_t E._N. Smith Linda “Sue Mise Mary Hellems Mason County Intrance Co Lonnie Dawson David Allen Charleston D. L. Wilson Fifth St Bell Melrose Wilma Teddy Packersburg Dorothy Martha Sprenger Bertha Filsom Charles i Frye George Sprenger Mix’ Laula Lewis Gallipolis Leon $. Thompson Main ‘St Samuel Aumiller Tartter Faith Roberts John Roberts William “Parsons West Virginia Tech Montgomery C. C. Parsons Country Club Addition Katherine Evelyn McCulloch Morgantown C. E. “McCulloch Kanawha F.C. Winger John Husselly Sandill Road

Aged Resident Childers Dies at 68 in Perry Township

Fredericx Childers, 68, lifelong resident of Tyn Rhos area Perry Township, died Sunday at home from heart ailment. Survived by wife Fannie and brothers Charles Child, Desta Rees, Gale, and Ina Lewis Grande. Funeral at Mt Zion United Brethren Church at 1 30 p m.

Mt Zion Old Pine United Brethren Church Macdee Edwin E. Higgin Washington School Eulah Wi Gallipolis

Gallia Academy Band set to perform for hospital patients

Gallia Academy High School Band directed by Richard Downs will give a concert for hospital patients and OHE band members Wednesday April 23 at 6 30 pm A dance is planned Friday night at the high school sponsored by the Press Club and Dramatics Club under Catherine Morrison and Miss Norman Johnston Principal Harold Brown announced the assembly program for Friday by sophomore pupils.

seAliPoud Gallia Academy High School Richard Downs O. HE. Band Catherine Morrison Misa ‘Norman, Johnston Harold Brown Frid Pup Cating

Infants Die at Holzer Hospital

Haward Lynn Nibert two month old son of Mr and Mrs Garland Nibert of Chilli Fork Road Gallipolis died Monday at Holzer Hospital after being admitted at noon the same day and living only a half hour cause intestinal trouble three older brothers and three sisters survive funeral services held at 3 p.m. at home with Reverend Ear of Blackfork family notices continue.

Gallipolis Haward Lynn Nibert Airs Garland Nibert Chillifothe Road Holzer Hospital Ear Glenn Scott Blackfork Holzer’ Hospital

Marriage license issued to four people in West Virginia

A license to wed was issued Monday to Lloyd Bowen Wipperman 23 of Glen White WV and Ann Elizabeth Henderson 21. The records also show C Stamts 41 automobile mechanic of Charleston WV and Irene Fleshman 21 of Gallipolis with Staats listed as a son of Mr and Mrs Staats and Mrs Fleshman described as a clerk.

Lloyd Bowenl Wipperman Glen White W.va Ann Elizabeth Hender Henderson C.stamts Charleston Irene “Fleshman Gallipo Tis Staats Mr'Stants Mist Fleshman Ita Ie, Fleshman

Wife Wins D In Divorce In Ohio Court

Alma V. Withers was granted a divorce from C. J. Withers in Common Pleas Court. They married December 31, 1900 at Galiplis and have four children. The defendant was found guilty of gross neglect and extreme cruelty and was ordered to pay 80 dollars per month alimony for child support, with custody awarded to the plaintiff. Costs of the proceedings were taxed to the plaintiff.

Allipolis Alma

List of Patients Admitted at Holger Hospital

Among those admitted recently are Mrs Emma Hill 77 of Gallipolis medical Mrs Benner Jones Jackson accident case described as good Henry D Cromwell medical Jerry Bob Howells Gallipolis medical Jayne Thomas 16 Thurman surgery Paul Colley Wellston inspector Signal Corp observation John G Johnson Gallipolis medical Henry Dravaner Jackson surgery Sarah Elizabeth Lewin Thurman surgery Charles Goodnite New Haven medical Mrs Lowe Harrison Mercerville medical Jack LeMaster South Side surgers charges include A Hake Lasley Cheshire Mrs George Higgins and baby Cheshire Mat Chester Knight and baby Pomroy Mrs Eva Sheets Crown City Anna Lee Coleman Gallipolis M B Mankin Logan Ward Parkerson Wilkesville

Santasirutin Holger Hospital Emma Hill Gallipolis Benner Jones Jackson Henry D. Cromwell Jerry Bob Howells How ‘Ard "Howells Jayne Thomas Thurman Paul Colley Wellston Sig ‘Nal Corp John’ G.¢ Johnson Henry 6 Dravaner Sarah Elizabeth’ Lewin Charles Goodnite New Have Fen W.va Lowe Harrison Mercerville Medical Ack “LeMaster South Side W. Va A. Hake Lasley Cheshire George Higins Baby Mat Chester Knight

House Slippes From Hillside Near Arbuckle

The two story dwelling of Mr and Mrs D E Yates at Arbuckle slowly slid from its hillside position toward the Kanawha River. A well has already been destroyed in the move which involves about two acres of ground. The law and daughter Mr and Mrs G Fisher remain in Columbus awaiting details.

Point Pleasant Register D. E. Yates Arbuckle Kanawha River Eady Ine Stra Fisher

Point Rock News Notes from Pomeroy and Albany visits

Mrs. C. E. Blakesley of Pomeroy is mentioned with Mr and Mrs. Blakesley. Mrs. Mattie Morris and her grandson Clyde Morris visited her brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs J A Turner in Albany on Wednesday. Mrs Lib Cottrill and daughter Ruth Swisher visited Mex Cottrill's daughter Mex Eisude Volcom and tary Sum.

Estee C. E. Blakesley Pomeroy Mattie Morris Clyde Morris

Sommer family buys rural property near Milboure and Point Pleasant

The item notes that Sommer and W. Me Morris attended a meeting at Udige on Saturday and that the pair purchased from Laurel Grange. Also mentioned are Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Sewell, a co engineer, and others visiting Gallipolis and nearby areas. The report references a new home, 2253 acres between Point Pleasant and Milboure, and an airport area near Kanauge. The overall tone is a local notice of property transactions and weekend visits with multiple named individuals and places.

W. Me Morris Wikegvide Raymond Laurel Grange Witham Ore Brumfield Milboure Point Pleasant Joseph Kira Morrin Kanauge Easte Tueadaye L'Setterson Miasouri

Vehicles Now Permitted on Bridge

Report notes that vehicles are allowed to pass over the Thirteen Mile Bridge at Laon on midweek, with conditions about safety. The article mentions some drivers observing high speeds and potential hazards, urging caution for Wednesday traffic.

Spee Ieee Laon Terial Sindeys

State Highway Patrol Arrests Marine Deserter

Highway Patrolman W C Goodhart arrested Norvil Sparks Sunday morning in a Kananga tourist cabin and turned him over to Sergeant George Warne, marine recruiting officer at Huntington. Sparks, listed his address at Tronton, is described as a deserter from the Marines with an April 5 date.

W.c.goodhart Norvil Sparks Kananga George Warne Huntington Sparks Tronton

Intensive War Bond Drive Targets Mason County

Campaign leaders and residents of Mason County plan a concerted effort this week to swell the war bond total. Local officials promote public support and business participation to meet expected bond purchases and showcase industrial strength amid the national drive.

Mason County

Social Notes Highlight Easter Gatherings in Pt Pleasant

Marriage club meetings resume after Lent. Easter visits feature Mrs. Roger L. Cleveland and family in Belle, the Cadys hosting, and several locals with relatives in Huntington, Charleston, and Parkersburg. Residents travel for church and social events as spring gatherings continue.

TNT Program Unchanged at Pt Pleasant

Government diverted TNT production to urgent uses but promises to remedy soon. General Chemical Defense Corporation offers assurances to workers as schedules tighten and layoffs occur, with reemployment priority when conditions allow.

TNT Pt. Pleasant General Chemical Defense Corporation F.C. Long, Jr Columbus Lang Ohio General Chemical Defense West Virginia Ordance

West Columbia Mine Closed by Strike in West Virginia

A strike at the George Hudson coal mine near West Columbia aims to press for a union contract and prevailing wage rates. The mine owner reportedly agreed to meet wage scales but refused to sign a union contract, halting operations.

West Columbia Cuss Runmoad George Hudson West Virginia Hudson

Service member inaction date noted for North Africa

A record notes ongoing inactivity since March 28 involving a service member serving with the Army in North Africa. The item references military status without additional context or details about unit or outcome.

North Africa

Mrs Dunn Ill. War Department Employee Called Home

Linn war department employee Mrs Witham J Dunn of Kananga, formerly of ordnance works, called home due to her mother Mrs Dunn illness. Dunn underwent major surgical operation at Holzer. Miss Dunn spent yesterday with friends here.

Linn War Department Witham J Dunn Kananga Ordnance Works Ares. Itr

Local Woman Admitted After Fall At Home

Readable fragments report a local woman named Mrs Martin being admitted Saturday after an incident at her home. She reportedly stepped on a wooden round lace and sustained injuries.

Martin

Family gathers for Easter dinner in Pleasant

A family group gathered at 304 Ninth Street for Easter dinner. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Pierce and their relatives Mrs Leona Treadway and children, with Mr and Mrs Krebs and Mrs Jacqueline Anson of Charleston and Mr and Mrs R B Harper of Cleveland Ohio.

Polst Im. M Pierce Ninth St Imes Krebs Jacqueline Anson Charleston R- B. Harper Cleveland O Leona’ Treadway

Four Are Christened At Church Service

At a pre Easter service the Rev. Frank T. Cady rector of Christ Church Episcopal christened four children of his congregation. Stephen Maxwell Lowe ho n Se and Merc Lowe. Francis Cart Lovell son of Mr Love of Charleston Apartments. Lever Abn Butler son of Mire Everett Butler of Apple Grove. Ronald Lee Walters son of Mrs. Thomas Ralph Walters and grandson of Mrs Elizabeth Walters.

Point Pleasant Frank T. Cady Christ Church Episcopal Stephen Maxwell Lowe Mercomer D. Lowe Francis Cartt Lovell Mr. Love Charleston Lever Abn Butler Mire Everett Butler Apple Grove Ronald Lee Walters Thomas Ralph Walters Elizabeth Walters

Record Attendance Reported at Heights Point Pleasant

Attendance at Heights Point Pleasant Brethren Church Easter service drew the largest Sunday School turnout in C.D. Ball County association records. Two arrests occurred during the weekend, Jenkins of Glenwood and Ashby of Apple Grove charged with intoxication. Ashby held for arraignment.

Heights Point Pleasant — Ott Brethren Church C.D. Ball County Association Point Pleasant

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