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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1943

Page

2

Motorist fined for reckless driving in Nelsonville

Rolly Junior Marsh of Logan Route 1 pleaded guilty before Mayor Herman Ogg after a chase ending when his car hit a gas pump at James Shafer Filling Station. He was fined 25 dollars plus costs. pump damage estimated at 150 dollars and car damage at 100 dollars. Other arraignments included Berry Pritchard for game of chance 50 dollars, John Coleman and Roy Tignor for intoxication 5 dollars each, Alta Windle for intoxication 25 dollars.

Nelsonville State Highway Patrol Rolly Junior Marsh Logan Rt. 1 Herman Ogg Young Harsh East End James Shafer Chestnut Fourth Sts Fourth St Fine Costa Berry Pritchard John Coleman Dorr Run Roy Tignor Alta Windle This City

Two Langley Brothers Reunite While In England

Murray City man receives news that his two sons, Sgt Joseph Langley and Pvt Daniel Langley, are both serving with Army Air Force units in England. Sgt Langley trained at Seymour Johnson Field and is an aerial gunner. Pvt Langley trained at Fort Bliss and is an aerial mechanic. The family notes their English connections and hopes to visit relatives there soon.

Nelson Ville — Sr Murray City Eourday M Sean Army Air England Apa Joseph Vyley Dan Langley Daniel Langley Army Ji Barracks Dan Q Mi School Wright, Columbus Iy Senville Langley Ents Orland Dee Mill St Joseph Langley Army Air Force Seymour Johnson Fieldboro N. C Florida E May Sgt Langley Jean Army Air Force City High School Q Wright

Eagles Director To Visit Lodge In Nelsonville

Robert Green district director for the Fraternal Order of Eagles will make an official visit to his home Aerie in Nelsonville Tuesday evening. Green is a past worthy president of the local aerie and a large attendance is expected. Lunch will be served after the lodge session.

Nelsonville Robert Green Order of Eagles Aerie Green

Ashby Unopposed for Nelsonville Council Seat

NELSONVILLE Ray Ashby was omitted from the Republican at large council slate but is unopposed for one of three nominating seats. The field includes Earl Hilleary and Charles Shafer on the party ticket published after Tuesday’s primary election.

Nelsonville Ray Ashby Ashby Earl Hilleary Charles Shafer

Returns To Home From Hospital

Irene Newton is discharged to her Nelsonville home from Marietta Osteopathic Hospital. She is making satisfactory recovery and thanks teachers and friends for cards and letters. She was accompanied home by her mother, aunt, and grandmother.

Nelsonville Irene Newton Marietta Osteopathic Hospital

New Patients at Gallipolis Hospital

New patients at Holzer Hospital include Mrs. E. B. Selby Point Pleasant Ferne Eryort Gallipolis Mrs. J. F. Wallace Vinton Mrs. Pearl Perkins Wellston and Robert Johnson 16 Mercerville Discharged were Mrs. Ella Irwin Route 1 Gallipolis Pearl Bradshaw and Shirley Hill tonsillectomies Gallipolis Miss Lucille Smith Wellston Mrs Ralph Scott and baby Blackfork and Beverly Parnell Gallipolis EMPLOYED IN SHIPYARD POINT PLEASANT Mrs Lola Ervin Hollen formerly of Baltimore has employment in the personnel department at the local shipyard

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital E. B. Selby Point Pleasant Ferne Eryort J. F. Wallace Vinton Pearl Perkins Lola Ervin Hollen Baltimore

Mason County youths accepted for Navy and Marine service

A Huntington induction list added names of Mason County youths accepted for Navy and Marine Corps duty. Navy selections include Frank August Cheese brew, Louis Eugene Johnson, Russell Edgar Baker, William Herald Higginbotham, Wilbur Hill, Pearl Grove Nease, William Glenn Burrows, William Woodrow Thomas, Dewey Lafayette Mayes, Tracy Clifford Bailey, Freerescue, John Edward Oliver, John Woodrow Rainey, Lewellyn S. Williams, Orville Russell Williamson, Butler Tracy Hall, Sylvan Eugene Wallis. Marine Corps picks include William Henry Hughes, Glen Elson Jenkins, Charles William Knapp and Clifford Andrew Myers.

Point Pleasant Army Huntington Navy Marine Corps Frank August Cheese‘brew Louis Eugene Johnson Russell Edgar Baker William Herald Higginbotham Wilbur Hill Pearl Grove Nease William Glenn Burrows William Woodrow Thomas Dewey Lafayette Mayes Tracy Clifford Bailey Freerescue John Edward Oliver John Woodrow Rainey Lewellyn S. Williams

Two Arrests Reported by Patrol in Quiet Weekend

Gallipolis state highway patrol reports a quiet weekend with only two arrests, both of drivers cited for failure to stop at a posted intersection in Meigs County.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Meigs County

Service Men and Local Families Highlight Wartime News

Charles Selbee Jr in Nel sonville on furlough to visit former teacher Charles Poston and friends. Lt Kuhn transfers to Bear Field Fort Wayne Ind. Loren Warner completes Great Lakes boat training and heads to San Diego. Cpl Mohney on 9 day furlough from Camp Barkley. Pfc William Watkins on furlough at Hunter Field. Cpl Steenrod on 15 day furlough from Camp Polk. John Johnson visits from Willow Run. Ben Sweazy furloughs from Fort Belvoir to Buchtel Nelsonville area.

Nelsonville Charles Selbee, Jr United States Navy Navy Enterprise Charles E. Poston Selbee Charles Selbee Chillicothe Independence Holiness Church Young Charles Carrier Enterprise Delbert L. Kuhn Lieut Kuhn U. S. Army Air Force Fort Brags N. C Bear Field Fort Wayne Ind Kuhn Loren Warner Howard D. Warner Great Lakes Naval Training School San Diego Calif Cpl Durward Mohney Camp Barkley Texas Charles Mohney Buchtel William Watkins Hunter Field Randall Steenrod Camp Polk Amos Steenrod John Johnson Willow Run Air Base Michigan Edwin Johnson Ben Sweazy Fort Belvoir

Miss Wallace Weds Jack Redmond in Sunday Rite

Miss Lida Wallace daughter of Mr and Mrs William H Wallace of Sand Hill Road married Mr Jack Redmond son of Mr and Mrs J B Redmond of Clifton at the Presbyterian Church Main Street in a 4 15 pm ceremony. The Rev Chalmers F McCutchen officiated with music by Alexander Cruickshanks Jr. and floral arrangements of gladulus and hydrangeas.

Point Pleasant Lida Wallace William H. Wallace Sand Hill Road Jack Redmond J. B. Redmond Clifton Presbyterian Church Main St Chalmers F. McCutchen Alexander Cruickshanks, Jr Edith Dunn Columbus Beaumont Texas John Class Hubert Donovan L. L. Bauer Milan Tenn

Robert Wallace Visits Parents in Point Pleasant

Robert Wallace a Merchant Marine member spends a few days with his parents Mr and Mrs P W Wallace of Monroe Ave Point Pleasant He is a Senior High School graduate and former Marietta shipyard employee His twin brother Richard stars at Senior High in the Merchant Marine and another brother Raymond trains with an airborne division at Orlando Fla He plans to visit again before the weekend.

Point Pleasant Robert Wallace Merchant Marine P. W. Wallace Monroe Ave Marietta Richard Raymond Orlando Fla

Veteran Attorney Hollis C Johnston Returns to Office

Hollis C Johnston dean of the Gallia County bar returned to his office Saturday after several months away for surgery. The note states he appears fully recovered. The article also mentions Chicago establishing the first juvenile court in 1899.

Hollis C. Johnston Gallia County Chicago

Aved Man Dies Near Carbon Hill

Franklin Lehman aged 79 died Saturday at his home near Carbon Hill. He leaves his wife Inez, a sister Fannie Hansel of Logan, and a brother Martin Lehman of Fort Wayne. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2:30 PM at Coe's Chapel with burial at Smith Chapel Cemetery.

Nelsonville Franklin Lehman Carbon Hill Inez Lehman Fannie Hansel Logan Martin Lehman Fort Wayne Coe’s Chapel Smith Chapel

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlights Visitors and Gatherings

Nelsonville reports social notes and visits as residents host and travel between New York, Columbus, Athens, and Cincinnati. Local families entertain relatives and friends, including Kilpatrick, Hartley, Coakley, and Parks, with weekend hosting across multiple cities.

Chase Group Meets Aug 5 at Ruth Circle Home

The Chase Ladies Circle of Ruth met an all day program at the home of Mrs. Emma and Florence Robinson. Scripture was led by Mrs. Emma Robinson. Maud Martin spoke on the Life of Moses. A Reader's Digest article was read by Florence Robinson. A letter from Corporal Raymond Lynch was read thanking the group for the gift. Silk hose were collected for salvage. Door prize went to Miss Doris Oberholzer. Next meeting at Mrs. Mark Box's new home. Dinner for 37. Members listed include Mabel Carbaugh, Edith Jenkinson, Belle Oberholzer, Grace Woodyard, Mary Chase, and others. Guests included Lenna Oberholzer family and several others. Sunday guests at Mr. and Mrs. Bliss Woodyard's home included relatives from Athens and Malta. Miss Dorothy Barrows and Eldon Barrows visiting Athens residents Marguerite Moore and Doris Moore.

Chase Ruth Emma Florence Robinson Emma Robinson Maud Martin Moses Reader's Digest Raymond Lynch Doris Oberholzer Mark Box Mabel Carbaugh Edith Jenkinson Belle Oberholzer Grace Woodyard Mary Chase Vesta Robinson Della Stanley Lenna Oberholzer Doris Rosemary Bessie Stanley Carl Robinson Bliss Woodyard Albert Ellis Robert Jones Malta Branch Woodyard Athens Dorothy Barrows Eldon Barrows Marguerite Moore Doris Moore R. D

Bankruptcy petition filed for Precision Machine and Nut Mfg Co

Melvin Rahman doing business as the Precision Machine and Nut Mfg Co filed a bankruptcy petition showing secured claims of 16539.69 and unsecured claims of 32572.10 with back wages of 3175.39. A trustee will be appointed, property appraised, and sale advertised to attract a bidder for a well managed concern. County relief director Mrs Fannie Simpson succeeded E A Davidson. others named as investigators and clerks. relief office moves to save rent and salaries.

New Lexington Melvin Rahman Precision Machine and Nut Mfg. Co Fannie Simpson Pike Township E. A. Davidson New Straitsville Edythe Butler Crooksville Ann Joseph Shawnee Simpson Davidson Sheeran J. W. Hynus

Alfred Lucas Sues Edna for Divorce Over Neglect

Alfred 8. Lucas files for divorce from Edna Lucas alleging gross neglect of duty. The couple married Aug. 31, 1920 and have two children. Court action underway.

Alfred Lucas Edna

Transfers of rural and residential parcels in multiple townships

Charles Longseth and spouse convey 1.58 acres in Clayton Township to Richard Longseth. Isabel Thome transfers 95 acres in Bearfield Township to C. W. Masterson and others. Dudgely Hedges and spouse sell two lots and part of another in northwestern addition to New Lexington to Nyal Berry and spouse. Ruth McGreevy transfers a lot in northwestern addition to New Lexington to Dudly Hedges and spouse. Louise Downey sells a tract in Somerset to Byron A. Thomas and spouse. Ellen Lamb transfers Lot 1164 in Huronstead addition to New Lexington to Elizabeth Lamb Gano. Frank Parker and spouse convey under 20 acres in Bearfield Township to L. A. Taylor. Joe Orecchio and spouse transfer Lot 199 in Terrace Addition to Crooksville to Thelma Allard. Harold Moore and spouse convey Lot 1939 in Grand View Heights addition to New Lexington to P. L. Vanatta. P. L. Vanatta and spouse convey Lots 1939 and 1943 in same addition to Edward Hodgson.

Charles Longseth Richard Longseth Clayton Township Isabel Thome C. W. Masterson Bearfield Dudgely Hedges Nyal Berry New Lexington Ruth McGreevy Dudly Hedges Louise Downey Byron A. Thomas Somerset Ellen Lamb Elizabeth Lamb Gano Huronshomestead Frank Parker L. A. Taylor Coal Joe Orecchio Thelma Allard Terrace Crooksville Harold Moore P. L. Vanatta Grandview Heights Edward Hodgson

Dan Foster promoted to Army Sergeant at Camp Adair

Dan Foster son of Mr and Mrs Fred Foster advanced from private first class to sergeant at Camp Adair Corvallis Oregon. The promotion follows his skip of the corporal rank and is presented as evidence of exceptional work. Foster is now stationed in Oregon.

Gallipolis Dan Foster Fred Foster Foster Camp Adair Corwallis Ore

Cliff Cook Buys Ed Raybould Farm at Mason

Cliff Cook, who sold his 100 acre Gra ham Station farm, has purchased the Ed Raybould farm at Mason. The 50 acre tract borders the river and stretches to Route 62 near the Mason Pomeroy Bridge, with a modern home and a model dairy barn. Winslow Pierre of Dublin New Hampshire has patented 150 gadgets since age four.

Point Pleasant Cliff Cook Graham Station Ed Raybould Mason Winslow Pierre Dublin N. H

Bridal shower honors Miss Fadeley in Point Pleasant

Mrs. Kiam Fadeley was honored at a bridal shower hosted Friday by her sister Vera Fadeley on Chain Road. A salad course was served as guests profiled include Mrs. A E Tulloh, Raymond L Spear, Max Garland, and many friends and relatives. Deputy Sheriff and Mrs Blessing visit planned.

Point Pleasant Kiam Fadeley Vera Fadeley Chain Road Fadeley A. E. Tullohh Raymond L. Spear Max Garland J. B. Couch Harry Martin Bessieson Kathleen Brown Louise Stone Mary He Miss Fadeley Marjorie Die Julia Pear! Thomas Donna Hoffman Miss Wamsley A. E.T Samuel L. King Army Medical Corps Norfolk William Fadeley Mr. McLain George W.ville Gallipolis Faye Blessing Steubenville Blessing Randall Connolly Maureen Ann Kersburg Highland Ave

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Athens Messe Cau Solomons North Africa U.S Rae the Ace Palisades Park N. J Eagles Mason County Navy and Pollina York and Nelsonville Area Citizens Central Bank Nelsonville City York Township John H. Preston Miss Wallace Mrs. Redmond Junior Woman's Club Lambda-Chi Omega Sorority The Mr. Redmond Wahama High School North East Oklahoma Junior College Miami Okla John Marshall United States Supreme Court His Aved Nelsonville Social Notes R. W. Parks New York City New Yorker Harry Hartley James Kilpatrick Toledo Dick Hannahs Georgia Kilpatrick Matt Kilpatrick Elizabeth Hannahs Williard Simonton Ann Albany Sam _ Starkey Don Shafer Marion Coakley Edward Johnson Ralph Parks Waynesville Gladys Bayliss William Ballinger Jane Bayliss Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati Stella Betts Kilpatrick Hartley B. M. Coakley Mary John Hoodlett Jane Powell Sandusky Cedar Point Canada C. E. Washburn Richard Gibson Ravenna Chase Group Perry County Joseph L. Meenan John D. Davis Meenan John C. Furgason Furguson C. W. Norris N. P. Blatt Common Pleas Court McGonagle James W. Padgett Dorothy Brown Thomas Wilson Orpha Arnett Merle Holcomb Bremen Valis R. Bolyard Corning Bernice Russell Moxahala M. W. Lucas Warren E. Driggs Denvertown Leanne Fitzpatrick James H. Schmotter Ruth E. Grossman Rev Benjamin Judd Lester Paxton Rte 2 Florence Abraham Bernard Jones Defense Worker Elizabeth Lee Anthony Tague Beaco F. J. Beasley CO Aeont EMS Nye Chevrolet Fayette Street
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