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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1944

Page

2

Death of J. W. Moody Ends Civil War Veteran's Life

J. W. Moody of Morgan and Athens Counties dies Wednesday at his Bishopville residence at age nearly 97. A Glouster G A R veteran, he leaves five sons Neely Charles Oliver Elza Virgil and two daughters Flora and Adda, plus 19 grandchildren eight great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. Funeral at C F Wallace in Glouster Sunday at 2 with Rev M E Snyder. burial Maplewood.

Glouster G.A.R. Post Neely Moody Glouster R. D Charles W. Moody Oliver Moody Bishopville Elza Moody Chesterhill R. D Virgil Moody Chillicothe Flora Joseph Adda Price C. F. Wallace M. E. Snyder Maplewood

Doan's Kidney Pills Bring Relief for Backache

An old treatment claims to ease nagging backache and tired kidneys by flushing wastes from the blood. It suggests frequent urination, burning, and swelling may signal kidney or bladder issues and promotes Doan's Pills, endorsed as trusted for over 40 years.

Nature Doan

Rise Through Ranks of Maj. Gen. James M. Gavin

James M. Gavin of Washington D C rose from private in 1924 to major general at 37 after earning a West Point commission in 1925 and serving overseas in 1943 as a colonel. He now commands the 82nd Airborne Division in Holland.

Buck James M. Gavin Washington, D. C Holland 82Nd Airborne Division West Point

Class Members To Go To Athens Tonight

Minister C B Tigner of the Church of Christ urges Loyal Men's Class members from Glouster to attend the county meeting at Athens this evening. He notes it will be the last county gathering of the year and asks at least 15 men to back W W Wallace who will direct the music. Attendees should arrive by 6 45 p m and cars will transport them to Athens.

Glouster C. B. Tigner Church of Christ Athens W. W. Wallace

Prince of Peace Finals Set for Chauncey Sunday Night

The Athens County Prince of Peace Contest final will be held at Chauncey Church of Christ Sunday night at 8. Participants include Richard Kelly Nelsonville Elvyra Thompson alternate Robert Cunningham Amesville James Justice alternate Clifton Linscott Amesville Jeraldine Hamilton alternate. Winners receive a silver medal from the Ohio Council of Churches and may advance to district and state contests with cash prizes up to 200 dollars. Rev. L. E. Evans oversees the county event as chair. The program promotes peace and is linked to the Ohio Pastor's Convention in Columbus in late January.

Chauncey Athens County Columbus L. E. Evans Nelsonville

Child Is Burned In Gas Stove Explosion In Zanesville

Chauncey resident Paul Melvin Northrop three years old suffered serious burns to the head face arms and chest when a gas oven exploded at the family home in Zanesville. The child was in serious condition as his parents prepared to travel from Chauncey to visit his sister Mrs Howard Pennell in May Avenue. He is the grandson of Mrs Mary Northrop and the late Louis Northrop of Chauncey.

Chauncey Paul Melvin Paul Northrop Zanesville Mary Northrop Louis Northrop Fof Chauncey

Tolliver Family Returns as Illness Improves

Chauncey and Dayton residents including Mr and Mrs Rolland Syx and daughter Shirley Ann Mrs Ruth Brooks and daughter Earl Tolliver all of Dayton returned after being summoned to Deanville for the serious illness of Elmer Tolliver whose condition is much improved His granddaughter Mrs Mary Slisher Dowler of Chauncey has stayed with him Rolland Syx and daughter visited Chauncey Sunday with Mr and Mrs A L Preston as hosts

Chauncey Rolland Syx Shirley Ann Ruth Brooks Earl Tolliver Dayton Elmer Tolliver Deanville Mary Slisher Dowler A. L. Preston

Beverly Ann Mc Cune Celebrates Second Birthday

Chauncey Beverly Ann Mc Cune the daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman McCune of Sand Ridge celebrated her second birthday Wednesday. Relatives and friends sent greetings and gifts. Grandmother C D Southerton baked the birthday cake and a chicken dinner was served to Mr and Mrs C D Southerton Mr and Mrs Herman McCune and family.

Chauncey Beverly Ann McCune Herman McCune Sand Ridge C. D. Southerton

Ley returns to Austin after Chauncey furlough visit

Second Lieut. John Bernard Ley paused in Chauncey to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. John J. Ley and family and was guest of honor at several social functions and two special dinners. His family includes Seaman Paul Ley transferred from Houston to San Diego.

Chauncey John Bernard Jack) Ley John J. Ley Transport Flying Field Austin Texas John B. Ley Owen Ley Edward Ley Glouster John J

Susie Clary in St. Francis Hospital Unchanged Condition

Mrs. Susie Clary wife of William Clary of Chauncey is at St. Francis Hospital Columbus after an ambulance transfer a week ago. Her daughters Mrs. Viola Sanders Athens and Mrs. Esther Ferrer Chauncey have visited her, and sister Mrs. Cynthia Karns Chauncey plans to see her today.

Chauncey Susie Clary William Clary St. Francis Hospital Columbus Viola Sanders Athens Esther Ferrer Cynthia Karns

War Dept. Repatriates Pvt Harold H Locke to Cleveland Hospital

Mrs Louise Neal Locke of Chauncey announces that her husband Pvt Harold H Locke of the Glider Infantry has been wounded in France last July 26 and returned to the United States. He arrived Nov 25 and is under treatment at General Hospital Cleveland. His parents Mr and Mrs J H Locke and brother Pvt Homer L Locke in England await further news. Louise and sister Gleneta plan to visit Friday.

Chauncey Louise Neal Locke War Dept Pvt Harold H. Locke France States General Hospital Cleveland J. H. Locke Homer L. Locke England Harold Louise Gleneta Locke

Chauncey News: McNabb Family Overseas Service Update

Mrs Agnes McNabb of Chauncey received a letter Tuesday from her son Pfc Charles Glenford McNabb who is overseas in France after 22 months abroad. Her other son Pfc Dale McNabb has left for overseas duty, stationed at Drew Field Florida. Guests at Chauncey included Mr and Mrs Charles P Sweeney and Mary Helen and Betty Phillips from Marion Ohio and Mrs Ann Sweeney.

Chauncey Agnes McNabb Pfc Charles Glenford Denny) McNabb France Marion Chauncey Charles P. Sweeney Mary Helen Robert Phillips Betty Ann Sweeney Marion Ohio

Plan Fish Fry at GLOUSTER Mohawk Aerie

The GLOUSTER Mohawk Aerie invites members to a Sunday fish fry at their Jacksonville lodge room at 4 00 p m. It is a stag affair with each member allowed to bring one guest who is not an Eagle.

Glouster Jacksonville

Portland Area Personal Observations and Visits

Port land residents report on family visits and travels including the Paynter brothers attending a funeral in Delaware Ohio. Visitors from Charleston, Barberton, and Pomeroy called on local families, with Ed Price traveling to Charleston for business and Cpl Arlis Guinn visiting from North Carolina.

Portland Albert Paynter Okey Paynter George Paynter Delaware Ohio Joe Price Charleston Susan Price Marvin Swan Pomeroy Harry Swan Dayton Fields Zanesville Lawrence Blosser Floyd Talbott Barberton Eva Blosser William Talbott Cpl Arlis Guinn North Carolina Ralph McDade Ed Price David Lee Parkersburg Albert Deems

The Eyes Of It Stars and Eye Light Spread

Readers note that stars appear with points due to imperfections in the human eyeball. This causes light to spread as it reaches the eye, producing a starry flare effect observed in night skies.

Kiwanis Club Meeting Discusses Education Session

GLOUSTER The Kiwanis Club met at the Hotel Gordon dining room. A report on the School of Kiwanis Education held at Marietta Sunday was given by William Hughes and officers elect were noted. Attendees included Dan Kovach Enlon Grubbs and George H Campbell with 21 members signing a communication to ill George W Rose. Contributions to the Memorial Fund were announced by Mrs S B Lehew and Mr Mrs Ernest Lehew of Newark.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Gordon School of Kiwanis Marietta Dan Kovach William Hughes Enlon Grubbs George H. Campbell Hughes Frey Kiwanis Ernest Lehew Newark W. D. Witham Thomas Williams C. E. Turner Marjcella Jonas

Volunteers Named as Sixth War Loan Salesmen

The local chair of the Sixth War Loan Committee lists volunteers in several areas. Names include Trimble, Earl Johnson, Cedric Antle, Medrith Jarvis, Betty Addington, Helen Ginnan, Armol Rainey, and Mrs. Edward Hallam in Glouster. Jacksonville volunteers are Mary McCann, Donna Faye McClelland, Hoy Seckinger, and Lucille Williams, with Greens Run listing Mrs. W. H. Fier sbaugh, Hollister, Letha Rowland, and Lita Westfall.

Glouster Sixth War Loan Committee Trimble Earl Johnson Cedric Antle Medrith Jarvis Betty Addington Helen Ginnan Armol Rainey Edward Hallam Jacksonville Mary McCann Donna Faye McClelland Hoy Seckinger Lucille Williams W. H. Fierbau Thomas Williams Agnes Clark Girl Margaret Dunlevy Virginia Morris M. M. Bryson

Scoutmaster Hines calls troop 72 to camp Saturday 8:30

Ralph Hines asks all members of troop 72 to report at scout camp Saturday morning at 8:30 for interior house improvements. He also urges community salvor to collect paper salvage, warns against waste and food particles spoiling scrap paper, and appeals to schools stores and public buildings to help.

Glouster Ralph Hines Hines

Birth of Joseph Eugene Snyder in Sheltering Arms Hospital

GLOUSTER S Sgt and Mrs Eugene B Snyder announce the birth of a seven pound 14 ounce son born Dec 3 at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens. Joseph Eugene is the name. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Joeskalla of Glouster and Mrs Martha Snyder of Greens Run. Father at the time stationed in Germany. Dance planned by Mohawk Aerie No 1934 F O F Jacksonville in the hall Friday at 9 with Hel sen's Swingsters providing music.

Glouster Eugene B. Snyder Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Joseph Eugene Joeskalla Martha Snyder Greens Run Germany Mohawk Aerie Jacksonville Helsen

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