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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1943
Page
5
Ohio Jomeroy drives toward a community quota of 9680000 for war bonds as the final week of the drive begins. Eason Umery, chairman, reports total sales at 6000 dollars and urges all residents to participate to reach the target.
Local notes recount a lively Easter gathering at the Sauer home honoring Miss Fran Pullen ahead of her May 15 Delaware wedding to Mr. Rich. Guests enjoyed apple blossoms, card games, and a family dinner. many attendees listed with towns and affiliations.
Allied forces push Nazis through Tunisia as medium tanks maneuver over brown hills and the landscape serves as a stark backdrop for the campaign. Supplies and troops consolidate gains in the region, signaling continued momentum in the offensive.
Steady progress is being made on the construction of new FHA homes on Lincoln Heights. Foundations of 10 buildings are completed and excavation has begun for several more. Materials are hauled to the site by trucks regardless of weather conditions.
Chief L B Higgins reports Rogers Nichols of Middleport confessed Friday night to taking a truck from the Covert Baking Company and driving it without the owner's consent while on parole from the West Virginia Penitentiary. Nichols is held until a West Virginia parole officer arrives. Four youths faced Judge Earl Titus for barn entry and horse riding without the owner's consent at John Lyons' stable. Local arrests also include Delbert Motley Tom Jones Everett Mc Daniel Frank Collins and Charles Motley on intoxication charges.
Meigs County Probate Judge E R Yeater issues licenses listing couples Burke Yeater of Gassa way West Virginia and Josephine Walace. Roy Walker of Huntington and Vesta Chatterton of Pomeroy. Matthew Wagner of Huntington and Daisy Adkins of Pomeroy. George Robertson of Jon and Viola Smith of Middleport.
Mrs Oscar Sanborn of Gravel Hill becomes first woman taxi driver for One Safety Cab in Meigs County. Officials praise her efficiency as driver. Driver shortage due to draft had worsened conditions, widow of Oscar Sanborn steps in to fill need.
May Day program at Junior High School auditorium Friday night presented by Central School pupils under Mrs. Paul Nease public school music supervisor. The evening features light gay entertainment with tumery rhymes folk dances and bands.
A service member who has been living here while employed at General Chemical Defense Corporation departs this week for Cornell University. He will enroll for special training.
Rotary committee reports success as the annual Community Easter Egg Hunt drew hundreds of children to Roadside Park. Prize winners included Grace Marie McDonald who planned to buy War Stamps with her cash award.
Apple Grove notes list Easter bazaar proceeds of 21 dollars at the WSCS supper at the Methodist Church. Mentions Gladys and Ruby Hayman of Columbus and Racine, Delores Wolfe visiting family, Raymond Robinson returning to work in Baltimore, and several local guests including the Sayres Thaxtons Roushs Shields Buck Allen McKelvey and others visiting in Racine Letart and Nelsonville. One entry notes McKelvey traveling to Excelsior Springs for Meas Meears observation and treatment.
An early morning call brought news of Barbara Wildermuth and Arlin Beadle wedding vows exchanged Monday at the Church of Christ in Pomeroy. The ceremony featured a white wool suit, brown trim, and a three tiered red white blue cake, with Beadle in service since 1941 and a brief wedding trip planned before the bride returns to duties at Point Pleasant. Social notes also list local visits, community activities, and church preparations as residents share Easter weekend plans and neighborhood updates.
The column records a flurry of social visits in Bradford and surrounding towns. Names include Mr and Mrs Joe Wolf, Ralph Blosser, Charles Buck, John Sisson, Edwin Cambron, Floyd Rumfield, Gloria King of Columbus, and many others visiting relatives in Dayton, Me or hosting at home.
The Woman's Music Club sponsors the Hold Final Reb muvin PO recital of instrumental and vocal music. Prominent younger musicians will perform this evening at the Heath Method church, with a light reception to follow.
Rock Springs Grange held its regular meeting Friday evening April 23 at the grange hall with 65 members present. The Worthy Master Lucille Leitheit led six candidates through the first and second degree in full form. Lecturer Clara Miller directed the program on Victory Gardens. Cpl. Dail Bailey home on furlough gave a short talk. An announcement stated Pomona Grange officers would meet Friday April 30.
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