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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1945
Page
6
Fragmented article notes honors and high positions for Meigs men in wartime, with scattered references to awards, battles, and individuals such as Ridg Calk and Wall Hill, amid page garble and undecipherable lines.
Meigs County residents stationed worldwide have aided in bringing Nazi and Japanese war criminals to justice after the war. Captain Manning Webster of Pomeroy spoke in Manila on Yamashita case noting Mabel Juricha’s execution. Cpl Edward Bennett of Middlport earned the Medal of Honor and joined the Dayton Facility via American Legion action. Major Joseph Dumble Bryan participated in Nuremberg hearings presenting trial briefs for Arthur Seyss Inquart.
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Fred Kauff has had his right arm amputated in a Virginia hospital with a possible leg amputation to follow for wounds from overseas service. Major Bryan, son of the late Bryan family, is James E. Harley’s brother in law and formerly lived here with his family. Lt. Gen. J E Hull, son in law of local residents, has worked with Gen Marshall as assistant chief of staff operations and recently met Eisenhower in Washington over armed forces unification and peacetime training.
At Ohio University Athens a memorial service remembered alumni who died in World War I. A family reception followed for Mr and Mrs Henry Wippel Mr and Mrs Joseph Wippel and Mr and Mrs Victor Wippel. They received a certificate honoring their brother Captain John Patrick Andrew BA Class of 1938 who died on Luzon June 22 1945. He earned the Silver Star Bronze Star and The A.F.P. Anaman Defense and Far East ribbons with Bronze Stars for campaigns in Saipan Leyte Britain and the Philippines.
Rice brothers Sgt Chester Rice and Rice returned home after honorable discharges from 39 and 40 months in service. Both are sons of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Rice of Rutland Street.
Middleport Volunteer Fire Company calls a 7 o clock Thursday evening session to elect officers. Members are urged to attend the meeting and participate in selections.
Middleport notes cover social gatherings and member news. Delta Sorority and WSCS groups hosted events with dinners, autobiographies, and discussions. Members include Mrs. Nan Moore, Mrs. Blanche Matthews Haskins, and Mrs. Elizabeth Jenkins. Several residents face illness, military service, or recent discharges, including Harley Devol, Marvin Murray, Frank Cheesebrew, and Carl Brannon. Families visit from Akron and Columbus, with Minor illnesses and recoveries noted in the community.
Jacksonville, NL reports the death of Mrs Flora Karr Sulliffe daughter of William and Lucy Doyle Karr of Syracuse. Relatives attending the funeral of Mrs David Cuckler Sr. come from Akron Canton Columbus Huntington and more. Local clergy conduct services and Christmas parties are noted along with town visits and EV campaigns.
Funeral services were held Saturday for J. C. Swan 72 who died of a heart condition November 22 at City Hospital Parkersburg. He leaves a wife two sons Herbert East Liverpool and Stanley Long Bottom a granddaughter Mrs Lindsey Lyons and a great grandson Lindsey Lyons. Burial was in Sand Hill Cemetery. Relatives visiting Long Bottom included Mr and Mrs Virgil Roush and son Larry with Mrs Mary Matlack.
The Racine Social News itemizes attendances at a Harrisonville Church funeral, visits by Ohio State University students, family and friend visits across Racine, Columbus, Charleston, Akron, and Columbus again, and noting military discharge of Floyd Clark. It records multiple gatherings and travels among the Jividen, Simpson, Roush, Cross, Osborn, Neigler, and related families.
Contrary to a report, L. B. Higgins Middleport's Justice of the Peace and collector has opened an office on S Third Ave, in the old R A Miller Lumber Company building. A bazaar and bake sale will be held at First Presbyterian Church Thursday afternoon at 1. Dea Hayes, president of the Women's Association, announces the annual project with doors opening at one.
POMEROY six thirty tonight boosters of the Purple Panther football squad and Coach Pearl Williams will attend the annual banquet at the American Legion Hall with Auxiliary members serving dinner. Assistant Coach Paul Bixler of Ohio State University will be guest speaker and Elmer Hugh Sockeye Davis, a former Meigs Countian, will accompany him. Ticket sales committee reports a few tickets still available for the banquet and program tonight.
Letart Falls social page reports the Faithful Circle Sunday School Class electing new officers led by President Mrs Henry Balser and officers Gladys Shields and Mrs H B Grimm. A Christmas party is planned with Mrs St Clair Hill. Mrs William Wilson hosted a shower for Mrs Charles Burri. Dinner guests included Mrs Althea Wickline and friends from Graham Station and Letart. Irene and Opal Miller visited Thanksgiving. Various local residents entertained or visited relatives in nearby towns and a hospital hip X ray noted for Bob Ashley.
Miss Juatta Lou Owens wed Clarmont Arthur Buchanan in a noon ceremony at the bride’s home 613 Elder St Parkersburg Reverend H L Short officiated The couple will reside at 613 Elder St Parkersburg Miss Betty Irene Gray served as maid of honor Buchanan served in the Navy during WWII aboard the Bowditch and is to report to Columbus Recruiting Station Dec 8 The article also notes upcoming Pythian Sisters dinner Pomeroy Civic Club Christmas dinner and a Philathea Women Christmas bazaar with details on dates venues and participants.
George Childs reported on the state convention and Auxiliary Highway Patrol gathering in Columbus at the Drew Webster Post American Legion meeting. J. M. Thornton spoke on key Legion concerns. Six new members joined the post as 45 attended, followed by refreshments and a social hour.
Pomeroy reports the title office under Clerk Herman Beards collected 965.81 in November. Fees totaled 225 with state 60 and county 168. The month included 186 titles 139.50 42 notations of lien 12.60 20 memo titles 48 cancellations 14.40 205 affidavits and applications 51.25 7 certified copies 5.25.
A booklet presenting opinions from famous doctors on epilepsy will be sent free to readers who write to the Educational Division at 483 Fifth Ave New York NY Dept M-363-Adv. The ad invites inquiries about inherited epilepsy and related causes.
The commissioners meeting recorded a firm opposition to the Lake Erie Ohio River Canal project for various reasons. President W. E. Histestein and secretary Charles Walburn both voted in favor of the resolution, while the opposing stance was noted as unalterable.
POMEROY M Sst George Hobstetter discharged from the U S Army Air Force on November 30 after 43 months service and returned home to Pomeroy Sergeant Hobstetter served with the Eighth Air Force in England His sister Sergeant Virge Hobstetter was discharged from the Women’s Army Corps at Camp Lee Va on December 3 after 36 months in service two years at Camp Lee Va FILES COURT ACTION POMEROY Action filed in Meigs County Common Pleas Court for judgment of 1017 65 by Lloyd Roush versus The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
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