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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1942
Page
2
Nelsonville Community Garden Club prepares for Wednesday show at St Andrew Parish House with rules for entries from 9 to 11:30 am. Exhibitors must grow specimens, items may be purchased, and ribbons awarded to club members only.
Nelsonville reports Capt. Clayton E. Crafts now major after promotion at Fort Ord California. He and his family moved to 62 Columbus St about a year ago. before service he worked with Cable Hardware Co. Mrs. Crafts and daughters Louise and Sarah recently returned from California visit.
Relatives in Nelsonville were advised of the death of Florence Hartman Bennett 30 wife of Ralph Bennett at White Cross Hospital Columbus Monday afternoon following an operation. The Bennetts had lived in Nelsonville until two. the family home is now in Mt. Vernon. The body arrived at Leonard Funeral Home Logan where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 4 pm. Burial will be in Logan.
Fragmented text outlines the Congress Party as India’s leading political force claiming broad representation across 350 million people. It references Mohandas K. Gandhi Jawaharlal Nehru and mentions ideologies from socialist to moderate left, noting Hindu dominance and historical leadership.
Moslems form the second largest political bloc in India representing about 78 million people. The article notes the significance of the Muslim minority within the country’s political landscape.
The Untouchables movement, led by Ramji Ambedkar, seeks better living conditions and political power for 60 million individuals in India. Ambedkar, educated at Columbia, mobilizes support for Congress and aims to end the caste based stigma of untouchability and pollution fears.
The article surveys the line of Indian native rulers from the all powerful Nizam of Hyderabad to minor landowners. It notes these princes govern about 80 million people and control two fifths of India's area while collaborating with the British to maintain power.
Mrs. Ralph Wilson hosted a birthday party in Buchtel for her son Charles turning six. A lawn table and garden flowers framed cake and ice cream as families and neighbors—including Charlotte and Ted Thames, Donnie Merz, Carolyn McQuaid, Jan Smathers, the Grinsteds, the Derrings, the Haydens, and many others—showered the honoree with gifts.
County Auditor E. D. Keeler completes the third distribution of the gasoline tax, bringing each township to 1600 with $84 more anticipated. The funds fund road repair and improvements, aiding the county highway system as gasoline consumption rises with war industries boosting motor transport.
Gallipolis posts notice that no more mail boxes are available for rent due to population growth. A further 64 boxes may be installed in the post office lobby as incoming and outgoing mail volumes rise. Substitutes and carriers are fully used and vacations reduced to keep service efficient.
Gallipolis reports 12 marriage license applicants including Donald E Wolfe 21 Nelsonville and Norma O Neil 21 Floodwood Ruth Ann Specht 21 McArthur Hans Schaffer 34 and Dorothy Hummelgard 25 Nitro Charles H Smith 21 and Helma Corder 22 Gallipolis Ora E Tucas 21 and Jane Barcus 16 Gallipolis Stanley Mitchell 33 and Freda Click 33 Alloy W Va.
Nelsonville report says W. H. Glenn recovering from a second operation at St. Francis Hospital Columbus and will be reported home there Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Paul Pritchard announce the birth of a 14 pound daughter Sharon Kay on Monday Aug 10 at their West Franklin Street home in Nelsonville. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs E C Pritchard and Mr and Mrs Harley Gilbert. great grandparents are Mr and Mrs William Jordon.
Nelsonville notice lists Wallace family reunion at Rising Park in Lancaster on Sunday August 16 with a noon picnic. It also covers engagements, marriages and several social updates from Nelsonville residents and nearby towns.
The annual Cope reunion was held at Rising Park in Lancaster. A basket picnic was served at noon, followed by afternoon games and contests. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. George Cope and numerous Cope family members from Nel sonville Columbus Zanesville and Barberton plus friends.
Leonard Mattox, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Mattox, leaves Nitro today to join the Marine Corps and be inducted at Parris Island. In Gallia County, Peter Brannon and Curtiss Swick of Morgan Township pay fines of 15 dollars and costs after a disturbance at the Bidwell bean dinner. Diploma tests for those who failed the May 22 exam will be held August 21 at 9 a.m. in the board of education office. In Gallia, dogs killed fifty White Leghorn pullets belonging to Homer W. Walter, valued at 1.25 dollars each. In MidPort Private Charles Searles, stationed in Louisiana, visits for a 15-day furlough with wife and parents. Sunday they visit Hobson residents James Kenneth Searles and family.
Waterloo physician Dr. John D. Swango, Waterloo's sole medical doctor, has volunteered for medical service and is preparing to report for army duty. He will serve in a medical role as the nation mobilizes.
Gallipolis reports FHA approval of a Chamber of Commerce plan to lend up to 90 percent of construction costs for rental homes for war workers. Homer W. Walter notes interest but below winter levels. nine months of review, prior material priorities were limited and few new houses started.
Local notices list Miss Genevieve Raike of Henderson sailing on her father's boat Lelia. Residents visit relatives and guests include Mrs Estel Coleman in Huntington, the Longs in town, Miss Marilyn Putz in Pittsburgh, Miss Pauline Sayre in Henderson, and several Portsmouth and Canton connections. The community gathers for church events, homecomings, and weekend visits with kin. health updates note Mrs Abigail Henson improving at Point Clinic.
William Melvin Pullins 23 died from a skull fracture after falling from a truck loaded with furniture. Funeral services were held at Eckard Chapel with Rev. Wilbur Baxter. burial in McCombs cemetery. Survived by parents, two brothers, five sisters. he had been drafted but rejected due to a prior arm injury.
Ewards of the United Steel Workers says talks will occur in Cincinnati with Philip G. Phillips NLRB regional director about the Marietta Manufacturing Co plant labor situation. Workers will vote for CIO or A F L unions or for neither, with mass meetings planned in Huntington New Haven Pomeroy Point Pleasant and Gallipolis on dates to be announced.
The Community Hospital Association, Inc, has $3,500 in the treasury and must raise $3,500 more by subscription before work on the new hospital begins. R. P. Bell is publicity director, with government funds allotted but delays in Washington caused a lapse. The campaign aims for rapid fundraising to ensure early completion, aided by a looming navy yard and ordnance works influx next year.
Four men were arrested for drunkenness, two for fighting, and two women for loitering. Robert Frantz of Illinois Everett Quickle and Cecil McDaniel posted cash bonds to Mayor Krodel and were released. Esther Egnor Leon Rebecca Gardner Gallipolis Ferry were fined five dollars and costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail.
E B Jones and Orin Love have sold two of twelve houses they are building on Jefferson Ave and Mt Vernon Ave to Rupert Kayser Jr and his wife and to George Adkins and his wife both employed at The Marietta. Both families have moved in. Mrs Harry Albert of Brunswick Md mother of Mrs Kayser visited the Kayser home and Albert is expected to spend the rest of the week.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co will move a crew from Parkersburg to repair bridges between Point Pleasant and Huntington due to increased wartime traffic. After repairs, the 1300-type engine will be replaced by the heavier 4100-type engine.
A daughter weighing nine pounds was born Sunday to Mr and Mrs Leonard Stearns of Smith Street Point Pleasant. This is the couple's fourth child.
A hundred selectees are called for a preliminary physical examination conducted by Drs. C. W. Petty from Hartford, R. F. Bryant of New Haven, and locals Max Koenigsberg and Frank C. Long. It is expected those who pass will be inducted in September.
The Point Clinic reports births: Foster Van Sickle’s son Aug 8, 10 lb 1 4 oz. Woodrow Lanier’s son Aug 9, 5 lb 3 4 oz. Eugene Morgan’s daughter Aug 9, 7 lb 4 oz. Russell Johnson’s daughter Judith Faye Aug 10, 8 lb 4 oz. Amos Webb’s son Linvill Amos Aug 10 10 lb 12 oz. John Harless’ daughter Nancy Leretta named last week.
Dr. Boyd, an eye specialist from Sistersyit, visited Point Pleasant on Sunday seeking a location to open an office. He looked at available premises and discussed potential rent and setup with local property owners.
Doan's Pills advertised as a kidney relief product claim to ease nagging backache and other symptoms of kidney trouble. The ad urges readers to ask a druggist for Doan's Pills, promising relief after flushing wastes from the blood.
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