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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1946
Page
9
Point Pleasant West Virginia Malleable Iron Co notified employees Thursday evening that the plant would close until coal supplies improve About 125 workers affected eligible for unemployment compensation A few men to be recalled next week for cleanup with four days work expected
Mason County public assistance board met in the courthouse and passed proposals to raise monthly old-age assistance payments. Attendees included Rev. William Meade chairman George Jewell J R Hunneaux and J G F Johnson. Johnson pledged to seek a larger payment schedule for the legislative session.
Sg t Paul Thomas and Trooper H D Kyner of the state police examined applicants for operators licenses Thursday. Seven persons passed: Warren Coleman Pliny Harry Sayre Philip Iyess New Haven Ernest Uncan Gallipolis Ferry Ormeny South Side James Mar Point Pleasant and Anna Casey Henderson.
A son, eight pounds nine and a half ounces, was born Monday to Mr and Mrs Kert Hudson of Route 17 south of the Kanawha.
The mandamus action of John R. Sayre against the Mason County Board of Education and Howard Price proceeds in circuit court at 10 a.m. Saturday. Judge Miller overruled the board’s motion to dismiss. Witnesses, including Hugh Curry, will testify on residency and eligibility as Sayre seeks to challenge Price’s seat.
Wahama High School lists top scholars for the second six weeks with Donald Hart John Gilbert Norma Lee Roach George Roush and Janet Smith achieving A grades. The B or better group includes seniors juniors sophomores and freshmen such as Edlor Boston Jean Bush Ellen Clarke Willis Dudding Betty Grimm Jeanine Hall Raymond Smith Evelyn Blessing Peggy Chapman Erma Clark Evalee Fry Kathleen Grinstead James Howard Betty Kelly John Leary Patricia Lerner Avalee McGraw Ruby Roush Doris Wolfe Bill Chattin Louise Coleman Anna Louise Cunningham Mae Elias Phyllis Gibbs Earl Henry Edgar Lieving Betty Pickens Patty Lou Smith Nancy Webb and others.
Three Gallipolis residents passed the Civil Service examination for appointment to the city police force. Carl Allen, Vernon Own, and Bryan Coop were the successful candidates, all with prior government or military service. The Gallipolis Civil Service Commission includes Earl Gore as president along with Cassius Canaday and Robert Richard.
A minor collision on Route 554 three-tenths mile west of Cheshire involved Arman Swisher 29 and Emory Gordon 77. Both drivers escaped injury while Emory’s wife, 75, suffered a cut above her left eye. cars were damaged.
Gallipolis officials lit the Christmas decorations on the main streets as a temporary transformer shack appeared on Second Ave and State St near the City Park to supply power. The cost of erecting the decorations was reported to be several thousand dollars.
Gallipolis reports three births in two days. A boy was born to Mr and Mrs Bert Brown of Jackson on Thursday. A son arrived to Mr and Mrs Harry Lang, Gallipolis, on Thursday. A son was born to Mr and Mrs B E Fillingim of Columbus on Wednesday night.
Gallipolis reports two youths who escaped from the Gallipolis State Institution Thursday afternoon surrendered to the sheriff Thursday evening. They were handed to city police and returned to the institution.
Gallipolis city police investigate a burglary at the Sinclair gas station on Second Ave. and Olive St. Sum of money about 24 dollars stolen. An attendant on night duty left the office briefly for a meal, with others reported talking to him in the lunch room as part of a suspected detainment plot.
Gallia County recorded real estate transfers listing Evan and Carrie Sims to Simal Blake for two acres in Perry Two Emma M Ingels and husband to Harold E Coulter part of lot 249 in Gallipolis Ernest Swain and wife to Jacob and Gertrude Markle with property valued at 1150 in Harrison Two
The Holzer Hospital admitted patients on Thursday including Mrs Lawrence McAfee Wellston Route 3 Homer Riggas Coloma Mich Mrs Morris Dobbins Wellston Mrs James Robert Roach Gallipolis Mrs Ted Boles Marietta Dr Ernest Graham Gallipolis Mrs Glen Hol schuh Scottown Ermayes N Fife Cheshire and Mrs Clarence Jones Addison Also admitted on Wednesday were Virginia Bowman Jackson Glendon Potts Wellston and Trimble Jones Crown City
Fair to partly cloudy conditions prevailed in Gallipolis with a high of 54 degrees and a low around 20. The day featured light winds and dry skies across the region.
Rev. William Meade and Mrs. Ida Stanley will join Harry A. Wallace state campaign chairman at the Daniel Boone Hotel for a Charleston dinner. Local and state representatives will map the drive for the campaign opening January 15 and closing January 30.
A buffet dinner was held at Christ Episcopal Church parish house in Point Pleasant with Mrs. Ora Biddie and others in charge. The rector Rev. Robert Finlay Thomas spoke on a spiritual topic and budget plans noted a need for about 1500 dollars extra due to higher living costs. A youth dining room was set up in a Sunday School classroom.
In Point Pleasant, Earcil Jividen and Verde Childers of Robertsburg were arrested after a crash at Sixth and Viand. Jividen pled guilty to driving while intoxicated, fined 44 dollars, and also fled the scene before being trapped later. Childers received a 10 dollar fine for intoxication.
C. G. Hatton of 2226 Mt Mt Vernon Ave from POINT PLEASANT accepts a job with Barneby Cheney Engineering Co in Columbus Ohio after six years at Mari etta Manufacturing Co. He will begin work next Monday. He married Frances Mattox since arrival and they have one child. Mrs Hatton will stay here until next spring.
The garage and farm toolhouse of Henry C. White on E Sixth St was broken into Wednesday night. State Trooper Harry D. Coyner said the building was ransacked but nothing definite taken. A local man is being questioned.
POMEROY Staff Special Mrs. Henry S Bailey 77 a Rocksprings resident died this morning at her home. She is survived by her husband two sons and daughters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 pm at the Rocksprings Church with burial in Rock Springs Cemetery.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at Viand Street home of Mrs Mervin Chapman with a potluck dinner followed by a Christmas program led by Mrs George Byus. Rev H O Shamblin led prayer. An annual auction sale and secret sisters were revealed with many members attending including the Shambins, Wamsleys, Icards, and Byuses among others.
Mrs Charles H Stone and friends visited Charleston on Friday. Mrs Marvin McElfresh of Madison returned home after visiting her mother Mrs Maggie Johnson and in laws Dr and Mrs E E McElfresh. She joined Dr McElfresh at Holzer Hospital where he was examined and is recovering his practice. Mr and Mrs Ralph Kiner of Columbus were to arrive Friday to visit their niece Mrs Marvin Chapman for the weekend.
Auxiliary to Train Girls in Government in West Virginia will focus on teaching girls to run a democratic state. Mrs. Clyde W. Tallman, Point Pleasant and Charleston, notes the program has become a separate national initiative for the American Legion auxiliary.
Sunday school superintendents from Point Pleasant met at J. B. Couch’s home to organize a body for promoting Christian education. L. Gaskins of the Mason County Council of Education attended and offered cooperation. The organizers include D. W. Rothgeb J. B. Couch Dale Wood W. E. Monroe Edward Jackson George Musgrave Roy Blessing.
Avis J. Elliott of Guysville Ohio faced arraignment in a local magistrate court on a driving while intoxicated charge. He pleaded guilty and paid a 25 dollar fine plus costs, his license revoked and his car impounded for six months. Elliott’s vehicle left the highway near Glenwood Wednesday night causing damage. he sustained bruises and a broken right hand. Sgt. Paul F. Thomas investigated the accident.
Thanksgiving dinner guests of Mrs. Bessie Wells and family came from Newark Athens Lima Rutland Belpre and elsewhere. Clyde Smith the Shade High School superintendent moved with his family to the Steffin property now owned by Mrs. Cooper. The Wilkesville Garden Club held its Christmas party at the K of P Hall Dec 3 with full attendance. A daughter was born at Holzer Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. William Ogden.
On long ocean voyages during the early modern era scurvy proved the deadliest disease among crews. It debilitated sailors, reduced morale, and caused high mortality before citrus remedies became common. Ships faced logistical and medical challenges in managing fresh provisions and scurvy prevention.
New York markets faced continued labor gloom with some optimism from coal settlement talks limiting losses. Early activity remained brisk but eased by noon with several major issues posting fractional declines while investors watched weigh-ins and industry leaders like DuPont General Electric and Bethlehem Steel for direction.
Hogs 3 000 head market not established as sellers price bulk. Butchers 50 cents to 1.00 higher amid strong undertone. Cattle 500 and calves 250 with largely cows and light yearlings. steers around 26.00 for 1450 lb, 22.00 for 900 lb, heifers 20.50, yearlings 15.00–18.50, common cows 11.00–13.50, canners 7.50–10.55, bulls about steady. Vealers steady to 27.00. lambs top to 24.00. ewes 6.00–8.00.
The notice lists wholesale prices for butter by pound and fat content, eggs by grade and size, fowls by weight class, roosters and spring chickens, ducks, and turkeys with price ranges. Potatoes are priced per 100 pound bags in U S markets.
Mr and Mrs Earl Frantz held a Thanksgiving turkey dinner for family including Marion Frantz Columbus Hazel Frantz and the hosts. Visitors included Goldie Parker and family Cincinnati C E Lyke Logan and Trowbridge relatives. others traveled from Cleveland Rio Grande Akron Lakemore Florence Whistler to visit or relocate for winter months.
Mrs. Philip Hennesy of Point Pleasant visited her mother Mrs. Sadie Sherman on Sunday. Dorothy Fink returned from Charlottesville Virginia. Mrs. Herbert Amick Jr. hosted in Charleston. Earl Diehl visited his father James Diehl. Mr and Mrs Jimmy Butler hosted in Clairton. Mrs. Jessie Cundiff and daughter Freda spent Monday in Gallipolis. Dr. E R Keig and family visited locally. Robert Hoffman moved to Point Pleasant. Tenna Stewart visited a brother in Letart. Carroll Clark returned from Parkersburg and Clarksburg trips. Mrs. Ed Gilkie and Ruth Short were guests of Karl Roush. Amelia Gabeline visiting Cincinnati. Kate Schwartz ill at home. Victor Cook visiting grandmother Martha Roush.
The notice outlines ad submission times and payment rules for the Sun day edition. It states deadlines, telephone or mail orders, cash payment, line rates with a minimum, and corrections policy for classified ads and notices such as Card of Thanks In Memoriam Obituaries and political announcements.
1942 Ford six 4 door. 1940 Oldsmobile four door with radio and heater. 1942 Plymouth four door with heater. 1940 Buick four door with radio and heater. 1936 Plymouth four door with heater. Opposite the airport.
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