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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1943
Page
2
A fragmentary obituary outlines an Army training camp legacy near Cantwell. It mentions a CCC linked site, the Ohio State Army, and several northern cities admiring the preserved training grounds.
Loga n resident hosts and guests gathered for an evening at the home of Mrs. Spence with Mrs. Joe guest and others including Mr and Mrs. Ann Starr Bet sure Ralph Harry Mat ler Jacob Jean Kreig Junior Jean Spence Mathias Margaret Dalte, Ci garet Dalte, and Mrs. Robe visiting. the event featured a book review and a ring at six o clock.
A fragmented note describes a sales report by Mele King. The text mentions remote work and mentions names and places in unclear form. The passage suggests a business update with scattered references to events and dates like April.
Nomination notes list multiple individuals including Gert Clarence Lager Payor and James for aerie presidency. The text reads as a jumble of names and roles with unclear context and dates.
MELAONVILLE residents vote to hold the alumni banquet on May 23 at the Vike Club deck. Jack Writchard chairs the event with Wy 6 Gane, secretary, and Karl Ih Leary treasurer. Mra Mare H Mochlett and others serve as directors. reunion planners urged to contact Miss Hay immediately.
Nelsonville reports the annual inspection and dinner of Eudore Chapter No TZ Order of the Eastern Star. The program begins with a 6 oclock dinner at the Church of Christ, reservations via Mrs Molle Washburn. The lodge session follows at 7 oclock at the Masonic Temple with Mre Creare Whutehinen, district deputy grand matron, presiding.
Nelsonville church series features Rev Loane speaking each evening in April. On opening night he discusses What Do You Say with a later topic The Abiding Christ. Choir assistance arranged by Miss Love. Benefit event to follow on April 2 at 7 o’clock.
The Civilian Defense Council outlines price controls and enforcement plans for War Ration Book Two and notes new provisions for War Ration Book Three. It warns of preservation needs for rationed items and reminds local boards of key dates including June 1 deadline for Book Three applications and August 1 postmark cutoff. It also details amended rationing rules for areas with limited recapping facilities and tractor tire replacements.
The York Township Service Club met at the American Legion Building in Nelbonville for a dinner meeting April 41 with 16 members. Officers Parker Sniffen and Madge Hickman led a program stressing Red Cross support, Mothers Day plans, and collecting service member addresses for a roll. Next meeting May 11 will feature a Mothers Day program.
Nelsonville social items report a Klas LaA monthly dinner on Thursday April 20 at 6 oclock with pot luck. 4-H Clan planning at advisor Mien Arthur Ingr ams home May 4 at 7 oclock. Victory Circle No 4 led by Parker Sniffen meets April 28 at 7:30 with Mrs F Bell on Fayette. Worec san Missionary Society hosts church meeting tonight. unrelated local visits include Mrs Fern Silesti and children returning to Newton Falls after visits with Hellyver, Keating, and Skivers families and Easter entertaining by Powell and Crane families.
The undersigned official of Ohio declares that DTHON FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY of Detroit Michigan has complied with state laws for the current year. The annual statement shows assets of 68 866 F122, liabilities including reinsurance reserve, paid-up capital 000,000, surplus 1,786,787.00, income 1,140. BO, expenditures 010ih cba. Signed and sworn at Columbus on December 31, 1941.
Pie Charles Miller son of Mr and Mrs Phil Miller stationed with the Army Air Corps at Miami Beach Fla for training since January 14 has been transferred to LaGuardia Field New York Joe Austin Nelsonville Inducted Into the U S Army last August has received an honorable discharge because of age limits and has returned home Seaman Richard Blair has returned to duties at Norfolk Va ending a furlough spent at his home here World's first steel dam was the Ash Fork Dam in Johnson County Arizona in 1808.
Neos area gathering honors Miss Jackson with remarks and a display of gifts. Guests list includes Mrs J K Kimmler and Mrs Kathleen Boyt among others, noting elegant arrangements and a feature bouquet.
A Murray City notice says two United Mothers Day services will be held May 9 at Murray High School gym. The event honors mothers who have sons in service with a musical program and flowers for those bearing sons who serve. Public invited.
In Taylor Ridge Easter dawn service drew two attendees at the Church of Christ. A candlelight vigil featured a lighted cross and cut flowers before a young robed choir led by Miss Jeanne Heffken at the piano. Five new members joined. three added by confirmation or transfer. Several locals and visitors ceased the day with meals and visits, including extended family from Columbus and Greens Run. Orville Kempton left for Army induction in Logan.
William Porter was released on a $19 bond on a charge of intoxication. He had repaired damage to Cris Lyons's automobile after a collision Sunday on Chickamauga Bridge linking Garfield Avenue and Vine Street.
Ernest Spear named administrator of Flora Spear estate in Walnut Township. Georgia Johnson named administrator of Elijah C. Johnson estate in Guyan Township. Sunday Schools report in Point Pleasant show 1188 in attendance Easter morning across nine schools.
In Point Pleasant a campaign planning meeting was held at the Caroliza Lumber Company office on Highland Avenue. Candidate Er nest Kincaide and other ticket members discussed campaign strategy for the May 15 election. Officials emphasized a quiet, normal effort with party workers lined up for election day.
A pre Easter revival meeting was held at the Baptist Church in Leon. Rev. Keeny of Charleston led the week of services which concluded Easter morning.
Mrs. John Snyder receives letters from Sgt Hassel Linville now at an Alabama camp and Pfc John Snyder Jr in the Marines at Cherry Point North Carolina. Jerry Snyder learns Ray Toth of Columbus was operated on for appendicitis at Mercy Hospital Columbus. Local families report weekend visits and Easter gatherings with relatives in Columbus and Idaho.
Price panels will be established at all 660 ration boards in Ohio Michigan Indiana Kentucky and West Virginia to help the public control prices. Edward C. Welsh of the regional Office of Price Administration announced that some panels already have been set up and are made up of outstanding persons representing the area served by the rationing board.
Mason County 4-H clubs observe a yearly Easter Sunday practice for members to attend church. Letart Luckies chose Easter for a club event with a picnic and floral emblems. Clifton Climbers earned 29.70 for club aims. Mason Merry Makers also raised funds. An egg roast and athletic contests by Merry Workers followed Easter. Drilling fund drive for Mason County Recreation Center includes 552.16 in subscriptions from Moose, Eagles, Farm Bureau, Livestock Co, Salvage, and multiple clubs.
John E. Blain sold two land tracts at Apple Grove in Point Pleasant. Howard Daugherty of Henderson bought the former Bain home and about 3.5 acres, currently occupied by Major Brian A. Buell and family. Dan M. Hope and Douglas Long bought a 10 acre tract west of Route 2 near the Sandy Lewis farm.
Pleasant 9 o clock Monday night case of stab injury in groin after a play fall. Patient described as in fair condition after significant blood loss. Discharges include John G. Johnson Gallipolis Charles Goodnite New Haven W Va E L McKinney Leon W Va and Mrs Frank Wamsley Pt Pleasant.
Dr B F Sommer of Leon purchased a second land tract near Kanauga, this time 24.5 acres between Gallipolis and Kanauga from William Brumfield of the Marietta Manufacturing Co. The property includes an attractive home with a bath and furnace heat, and was reportedly bought for 7000 dollars. A few months earlier he acquired a tract between Kanauga and the hill to the west.
Russell R. Stone, engineer on the tow boat Fleischman, spends a few days at his home on Vi and St. Dick Sommer, a West Virginia pre medical student, visited his parents Dr. and Mrs. B. F. Sommer in Leon. Mary Anderson, Glenville State College student, eft Easter with her parents the Rev. and Mrs. Rex Anderson of Leon. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Charles McFee of Parkersburg. Mrs. E. Bartow Jones and Mrs. Jason T. Weissenburger were in Huntington yesterday. Fort Bragg Calif is a civil community while Fort Bragg North Carolina is a military post.
The man has been accepted for service and will leave for Fort Knox Kentucky on Friday for pre Army duties. He is heading to the provisional army program after the examination and tom center period.
A partial OCR fragment notes a bond value of 9,388,000 dollars linked to a state event on a Monday. No further readable entities or context are available in the text.
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