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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1947

Page

8

Uneventful Christmas Observed in Point Pleasant

In Point Pleasant Christmas Day passed quietly with early store closings and modest celebrations. Santa distributed sweets to about 250 children as singers led by William H. Van Horn performed from a GM Equipment Co public address system. Prizes for best home decorations were awarded by the Junior Chamber of Commerce and local hardware firms.

Point Pleasant Fourth Street Park Santa Claus William H. van Horn GM Equipment Co Carolina Lumber and Supply Co H. E. Costen Park Drive Chamber of Commerce Louis V. Mueller Marquette Ave Firestone Farmers Hardware William H. Bardin Jefferson Blvd L. S. Carrick J. French Bailey Pleasant St Lester Hudson 27Th St

Camp Conley plant to open early for Kana furniture

Kana wha Maple Furniture Co. received all equipment for the new Camp Conley plant. L. D. Icard says shipments of materials will begin next week as seven former national guard buildings under one roof provide factory space. The central heating plant is completed and in operation. Seard expects to rent space for another factory nearby soon.

Point Pleasant Kanawha Maple Furniture Co Pope Brothers and Others Parkersburg Camp Conley L. D. Icard Point Pleasant Products Co Icard National Guard Seard

Fight Results From Argument Over Fare

Walter Tomaszek, 25, remained in serious condition at St. Alexis Hospital after a confrontation with a streetcar conductor over fare in Cleveland. Police report Tomaszek was battered with a steel seat and an iron stove handle and stabbed in the left leg with a knife, risking a skull fracture and severed artery. Conductor Marvin Booker, 31, was treated for a facial cut and released.

Cleveland Walter Tomaszek St. Alexis Hospital E. 55Th Tomaszek Marvin Booker

21 Persons Baptized In Kanawha River

Point Pleasant ministers closed a revival at Mt. Union Church near Pliny reporting 34 conversions, 28 joining the church and 21 baptized in the Kanawha River on the final day.

Kanawha River Point Pleasant L. D. Icard William Higgins Mt. Union Church Pliny

Fire damages auto in front of Morrison Department Store

Volunteer fire department answered a 6 40 p m Christmas Day call and found a sedan afire in front of Morrison Department Store. The blaze damaged only the car wiring. Owner’s name was not ascertained. West Virginia license 126250 displayed on the car.

Point Pleasant Morrison Department Store West Virginia

Edwards and Jones Obtain Marriage License

A marriage license was issued to Jackson Benson Edwards and Marie Opal Jones of Hickory Chapel.

Point Pleasant Jackson Benson Edwards Marie Opal Jones Hickory Chapel

Fatal taxi crash claims Pearl Stevenson in New Boston

Pearl Stevenson, 39, died after his taxicab skidded on a slippery pavement and crashed in New Boston early today. The incident occurred in Portsmouth and involved police and emergency responders investigating the wreck.

Portsmouth Pearl Stevenson New Boston

Candlelight Services Planned at St Pauls Church New Haven

Candlelight services will be held Wednesday at 11 p.m. in St. Pauls Lutheran Church New Haven. The choir will perform The First Noel and O Holy Night. Sermon by George C. Werrick student supply pastor entitled Joy to the World Our Lord Has Come.

New Haven St. Paul's Lutheran Church George C. Werrick

Wedding Follows Christmas Eve Altar Within Treadway Home

A Christmas evening double ring wedding joined Miss Betty Jane Treadway and Mr. John William Davidson in Point Pleasant. The ceremony, read by Rev. C. G. Billups, featured Miss Audry Brown as maid of honor and Luther Davidson as best man. The couple, with ties to Gallipolis and Huntington, plan residence in Gallipolis after a brief wedding trip.

Point Pleasant Leona Treadway Main St Betty Jane Treadway John William Davidson Emmett Davidson First St Gallipolis C. G. Billups June Reiker John McNeill Audry Brown Luther Davidson George J. Wetherholt

Four Injured In Gallipolis Traffic Collision

On Route 141 near Gallipolis two-vehicle crash left four injured and sent all to Holzer Hospital. George Ehaman 55 suffered a fractured pelvis after his pickup was struck by Henry Allison 40. Carlyn G Allison 11 and Ronald Lee Allison 9 were in the other car with injuries. John Andrews jailed after his southbound car ran off Route 323 in Rio Grande, hitting two gas pumps.

Holzer Hospital State Highway Patrol George Ehaman Gallipolis Henry Allison Northup Allison Carlyn G. Allison Ronald Lee Allison John Andrews Hurt Rio Grande Graves and Brown

J R Persinger Dies at Home in Gallipolis

John Robert Persinger a C and O trackman died suddenly at home from a heart attack while breakfasting before work. Funeral plans await arrival of his wife and son from Pittsfield Mass. He was a World War I veteran and is survived by his wife son daughter Irene of Pittsfield, his mother Lucy Harris Persinger four sisters and five brothers.

Gallipolis John Robert Persinger C&o Millers Home

Officer Plans Resignation from Reserve Officers Association

Major Oliver G. Lyle tendered his resignation due to ill health. Colonel Charles P. Smith urged him to remain and offered to appoint the Ohio River District vice president to cover his area for the rest of the administrator’s term, hoping for his return to health by the next convention.

Gallipolis Oliver G. Lyle Reserve Officers Association Charles P. Smith Columbus Lyle Ohio River District

Snow Strikes Gallipolis Area After Mild Christmas

Snow covered Gallipolis area Thursday night turning streets and highways icy and treacherous. Air travel remained fair with visibility up to three miles as winter weather affected travel conditions.

Gallipolis

Two Hundred Attend Gallipolis Elks Christmas Dance

Two hundred couples attended the Elks Christmas dance on Thursday night in Gallipolis. Out of town guests joined local attendees as pine decorations added festive cheer.

Gallipolis

Girl Quarantined for Scarlet Fever in Gallipolis

Nine year old Joan Lambert daughter of Mrs Bernice Lambert quarantined by the county health department for scarlet fever Attaches said her condition seemed good in Gallipolis

Gallipolis Joan Lambert Bernice Lambert County Health Department

Pedestrian Fatalities Reported in Sandusky and Nearby Route

A 76 year old Joseph Scala of the Erie County Home died from injuries after being struck by a car in Sandusky. In a separate incident 69 year old Stanley Dekine of Huron was killed by another automobile along U S Routes 2 and 6.

Sandusky (P Joseph Scala Erie County Stanley Dekine Huron U.S

Lindbergh Arrives in Shanghai on Pan Am Business

Charles A. Lindbergh arrives in Shanghai during an Asia tour for Pan American World Airways after a stop in Hong Kong.

Shanghai Charles A. Lindbergh Orient Pan American World Airways Hong Kong

Thanksgiving Gatherings Reported Across Harrisonville

Thanksgiving visits filled local homes as Newark resident Charles Paynter joined grandparents in town while others, including the Dye and Waggoner families, hosted dinners and overnights. Guests came from Dayton Ironton Columbus McConnelsville and Jackson.

Harrisonville Charles Paynter Newark W. A. Dye Henry Waggoner Clair Waggoner Hiel French Jack Warner Jackson Cecil Blackwood Dayton Black Clayton Waggoner Cheryl Columbus Mr. Waggoner H. M. Waggoner Harley Carr Earnest ‘Carr Rachel Donna Almaf Atkins

Fox Bounty Boosted In Four Counties

The fox bounty in Erie, Seneca, Sandusky and Huron counties rises to six dollars per fox from three. Joseph Walker, Sluron County game warden, said the increase is announced today. Milan Brewing Co of Milan, Erie County, adds a three dollar extra bounty for foxes killed in the four county area beyond the county commissioners’ bounty.

Willard Erie Seneca Sandusky Huron Joseph Walker Sluron Milan Brewing Co Milan Erie County

Seven Die in Hotel Fire in Orange Texas

Seven people died in a night hotel fire in Orange Texas with nine teen guests registered and 13 in the building when the blaze started at 11 45 p m Fire Chief Barker estimated 50 000 damage and listed four identified victims including Junious O Carter W L Jordan Bill Douglas Ralph Slade and Early Gisler The owner Mrs Siska Sikes said 19 lived there and a taxi driver spotted the blaze

Orange Tex Junious O. Carter Pennsylvania W. L. Jordan Tampa Fla Bill Douglas Ralph Slade

Infant Siamese Twins Die on Christmas Day

The Speer Siamese twins died on Christmas Day 27 days after birth in Indianapolis. The boys joined at the tops of their heads were born by Caesarian section to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Speer. They lived head to head in an incubator and shared brain tissue. doctors said surgery would be fatal.

Indianapolis Speer Edward Speer Indiana University Medical Center

Parolee Wounded After Alarm Triggers Capture

In Cleveland a paroled convict Frank S. Bonskowski 29 was wounded and captured after a home made burglar alarm at Western Reserve Laboratories awakened manager Nathan Stern. Bonskowski was paroled February 1946 from Ohio Penitentiary after serving four years of a 1 to 15 year assault to rob sentence.

Cleveland Western Reserve Laboratories Frank S. Bonskowski Ohio Penitentiary Nathan R. Stern

Reverend Turner Injured In Wreck Near Hamden

The Rev. C B Turner high school teacher at Vinton Rural School suffered knee chest bruises and lacerations when he swerved to avoid a crossing dog. His 1941 Chevrolet left the road went over a bank into a ditch near the Leland Webb residence Route 160 Hamden. A knee operation followed at Holzer Hospital.

Radcliff C. B. Turner Vinton Rural School Leland Webb Route 160 Hamden Turner Holzer Hospital Kessler Vinton Rural Vinton Township

Christmas party hosted by Mildred Roush in Letart Falls

Mrs Mildred Roush entertained the WSCS with a Christmas party on December 9. Twenty three guests attended and exchanged gifts as mystery sisters were revealed. A buffet luncheon was served. Nearby, Mrs Olden Thaxton and Mrs Charles Sayre traveled to Marietta on business. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Edward Robinson of Pomeroy, with Mrs Earl Robinson caring for mother and baby this week. A surprise birthday dinner honored Mrs Howard Carpenter on December 7 hosted by Mr and Mrs James Carpenter with guests including Mr and Mrs Wilson Carpenter, Mr and Mrs Wayne Carpenter, Mrs Arthur Johnson, and Sonny and Gilbert Meredith.

Apple Grove Mildred Roush Letart Falls WSCS Mystery Sisters Olden Thaxton Charles Sayre Marietta Edward Robinson Pomeroy Earl Robinson Howard Carpenter James Carpenter Wilson Carpenter Wayne Carpenter Belpre Arthur Johnson Sonny and Gilbert Merredith Parkersburg W.va Earl Shank

Marshal Faces Shooting Count in Lebanon

Deputy marshal George Robertson 35 was charged with shooting to kill police chief George Girton 36 in Lebanon. Sheriff Gerald W. Couden said the early morning incident occurred as they searched a man’s car after an intoxication arrest and Robertson reportedly stated You can’t do that before firing a point blank shot into Girton’s upper lip. Girton remains in serious condition at Middletown Hospital.

Couden Robertson Girton

Former Lutheran Leader Dies on Christmas Day

The Rev. Howard E. Dunmire, 54, died in Springfield Ohio on Christmas Day and will be buried in Wanatta Licking County, where he served as the first Lutheran pastor. He was former president of the Central and Eastern Synods of the United Lutheran Church in Ohio and recently left Wittenberg College after public relations work since 1942. His pastorates included East Canton and Warren. he was born in Armstrong County Pennsylvania.

Springfield Howard E. Dunmire Wanatta Licking County Central and Eastern United Lutheran Church In Ohio Dunmire Wittenberg College East Canton Warren Armstrong County

Navy Balloons Bear Christmas Thanks

In Lebanon Ohio three U S Navy weather balloons carrying letters to heaven were released by Otterbein Home for Orphans and Aged Persons residents. Dr J R Overmiller the superintendent said the letters thanked the Navy for Christmas gifts and blessings received by the homes 300 residents.

Lebanon U.S. Navy Otterbein J. R. Overmiller United Brethren Church

Toll in Holy Land War Rises to 354 Since Nov 29

In Jerusalem strays shot dead a three year old Jewish girl in a crib and a 70 year old Jewish woman as communal fighting continued. Five others died, lifting the toll to 354 since the UN partition decision on November 29.

Holy Land Jerusalem United Nations Palestine

Cleveland Area Nears National Guard Unit Move

Col Albert E Henderson of the 50th Ordnance Group in Cleveland said he received verbal approval from Maj Gen Chester W Goble in Columbus to proceed with arrangements for a National Guard unit in neighboring Chagrin Falls by the first of the year.

Cleveland Chagrin Falls Albert E. Henderson 50Th Ordnance Group Central Armory Chester W. Goble Columbus

Local Society Christmas Plans and Community Notes

Letart Falls events include Christmas parties for the East Letart Missionary Society and Golden Rule class at local homes. WSCS meets Friday. Youth Fellowship gathers Monday at the Community Hall. Numerous visits and family updates from Letart Falls residents are noted along with a Christmas oyster supper for Ohio Valley Grange on December 12.

Letart Falls O. G. Shields Mable Shields East Letart Missionary Society

Tojo Defends War as Self Preservation at Trial

Hideki Tojo testified at the war crimes trial that Japan fought the war in self defense as a last resort. The former premier claimed responsibility for Japan's defeat but said he did not believe the war could be judged a crime by the victors.

Tokyo Hideki Tojo Japan Pearl Harbor

Five Crewmen Injured In Florida Rail Mishap

A Florida east coast passenger train collided with a freight train early today in Miami injuring five crew members. Fourteen railroad cars were demolished or badly damaged. J. R. Ashworth of Miami, the passenger train engineer, escaped death and was hospitalized in fair condition.

Miami Fla J. R. Ashworth

Portland News Highlights Local Visits and a Collision

Mrs. Van McDade visited her daughter in Hinton West Virginia. Margaret Deem of Fast Liverpool spent December 7 with Mrs. Kathleen Ward. A car collision near Pomeroy on December 4 injured Rev Charles Cecil, his wife, and passengers. Mr Cecil was unconscious and treated at Holzer Hospital. Mrs Cecil stayed with Gladys Gibson in Pomeroy. Mrs. Cecil was told December 9 that her granddaughter Danny is to have hospital tests after the holidays. Danny’s father Lt. Dan Murphy died in World War II. Wilkie Larson returned to work on the Lehigh after a two month vacation in Cincinnati. Charles Ward vacationed with his family from Dravo. Herman Kelch of Parkersburg visited. William and Annie Talbott returned from Steubenville and Bellaire. Annie Price visited relatives in Pittsburgh. Clara Larson spent Wednesday with John and family near Racine. Mr and Mrs John Sarson and daughter Gloria visited with Mrs Sarson’s mother.

Portland van McDade Gerald Ours Hinton W. Va Margaret Deem Liverpool Kathleen Ward Charles Cecil Billie Okey Paynter Aleta Parsons Pomeroy Cecil Wilkie Larson Cincinnati Lehigh Charles Ward Herman Kelch Parkersburg William Talbott Steubenville Bellaire Annie Price

Ladies Aid Christmas Party At Home Of Mrs Trussel

The Bashan Ladies Aid held its annual Christmas party at the home of Mrs Stanley Trussel with 29 attendees. Numerous local families were noted as visiting relatives and hosting guests across several towns including Ra cine Pomeroy Parkersburg and Columbus, as listed in the day’s social notes.

Visitors and neighbors gather in Lottridge area

Reciprocal calls trace visits among Lottridge residents and neighbors. The Frost Warner and Allen families hosted guests including Mrs. Archer and Barbara Sue, with trips to Lancaster and war friend blueprints. Local families also helped butcher hogs and hosted relatives from Athens and nearby towns.

Markets in Cincinnati Divestock Report

Hogs receipts moderate after holidays with price gains across weights. Cattle and calves show uneven yet firm to higher price levels, with steers, heifers, and bulls quoted in wide ranges. pork and sheep markets also feature higher quotes and limited receipts.

Cincinnati

Prices for Eggs Poultry Butter and Potatoes Listed

Cincinnati market notes list consumer grades for eggs including U S A large 675 and 61 wholesale, A medium 594, A small 524. poultry prices show heavy 5 lbs and over 30 under 5 lbs 25 and fryers 40. butter prints 85 to 86. potatoes range 3.00 to 5.25 per barrel.

Cincinnati U.S U.S. A

Thanksgiving visits extend to many local families

Mr and Mrs Garfield Watts hosted Thanksgiving Day guests including sons daughters and their families from Huntington Proctorville Nitro Coldwater Detroit and Huntington W Va Also visits by Mrs Allie Sims and Morgan Sutter Proctorville and Paul Williams Harmonyville Pa Plus health updates on John Holston and others and notes on illness Faye Hall and Kathryn Rankin mentioned.

Crown City Garfield Watts Hershel Call Karen Nitro W. Va Ernest Watts Vera Watts Coldwater Mich Walter Watts Detroit Ruby Adams Pearly Johnson Audrey John Jerry Huntington Allie Sims Morgan Bertha Sheets Clarence Sheets Columbus Phyllis Williamson Cambridge Warren Sheets Ada Ray Scarbrough Doris Ann Bickle Conneaut Lake

Community Notes from Racine and Surrounding Areas

Mr. and Mrs. E W Cooper of Negley spent a weekend en route to Florida with their niece and husband Mr and Mrs Owen Watson. Mrs B F Turner of Pomeroy and Mrs Royal Thomas visited the Watsons. The Rev and Mrs DeLoss Smith were entertained with a turkey dinner at Jackson by the Rev and Mrs Fowler. Mrs Lulu Wolfe returned to Parkersburg W V after visiting Sibyl Miles. Christmas plans are under way for Racine Methodist Church events on December 20. Bert Brigett and grandson Jon Lott were guests of W B Cross. Church women sewed for foreign relief at the church annex. The Dorcas Ladies Class of the Brethren Church met to dress dolls for the Brethren Church Home. Mr and Mrs Emil Eynon of Middleport visited their parents. Pauline Hart was a business visitor in Middleport. Mr and Mrs Robert Roush and daughter Barbara Jeane of Athens visited the Roushes in Racine. Mr and Mrs A B Cross and son Earl were business visitors in Huntington W Va.

The Methodist Church John Ord Pomeroy WSCS O. M. Cramlett Methodist H. B. Grimm Earl E. P Grimm Washington L. D. Webb Francis Webb Janice J. E. Grimm W. E Wilson Betty D. E. Grimm C. M. Ashley Canton E. E. Ashley Co. D. Adams E. F. Spencer Bob Adams Chicago Floyd Joey Hill East Liverpool Albert Hill E. Norris H. E. Lloyd Norris Lloyd H. G. Roush Nadine G. A. Roush Piqua Robert Burchner Columbus Solon Butcher Jerry Cleveland Emma Sargent Faithful Circle Alice Balser Ohio Valley Grange Herbert Shields Herbert Roush Mary Roush Eileen Buck W. E. Wilson Ceres Earl Robinson Flora Hobart Harman Pomona Gladys Shields Henry Balser Parkersburg W. Va Racine Methodist Church Bert Brigett Jon Lott W. B. Cross Brethren Church Dorcas Bert Bridgett Emil Eynon Middleport Arthur Buck Reid Eynon Pauline Hart Robert Roush Barbara Jeane Athens Arthur Roush Racine A. B. Cross Huntington

James F Murphy Chicago police reporter dies at 71

James F Murphy longtime Chicago Times police reporter and editor who served the paper since its 1929 founding has died at age 71.

Chicago James F Jimmy) Murphy Chicago Times

Luxury Liner to Depart San Francisco on Maiden Voyage

America's newest luxury liner the 23500 ton SS President Cleveland departs tomorrow at noon on its maiden voyage from San Francisco to Honolulu and the Orient.

San Francisco America President Cleveland Honolulu

Local items from Crown City and surrounding areas

Mrs Otis Sims recovering from back injury underwent an operation at Holzer Hospital. Crown City School pupils present a Christmas program December 19 at 1 o clock in the school auditorium. Mrs Maude Halley convalescing from a severe cold at her daughter Lettie Halley’s Gallipolis home hosted visitors including Stanley Watts and others. Eustace Daniels of Union Sand and Gravel Co fell from a barge into the river but swam to safety. Mrs Alfred Ashworth begins making chenille bedspreads and plans to open a shop in Huntington. Rome High School sophomores attended a party hosted by the student council headed by president Jimmy Loekhart. locals Ruth Hineman Naomi Swain Franklin Garlic Jack Williams and Charles Sims also attended. Mrs Don Bailey and Mrs Clarice Church were prize-winners in a radio contest. Mrs Stanley Watts had an eye operation at the Gallipolis Clinic. Kathryn Rankin was present.

Crown City Otis Sims Holzer Hospital Crown City School Maude Halley Lettie Halley Gallipolis Stanley Watts Kathryn Rankin Harold Haner Vinton Rankin Charlotte Terry Burd Glenn Soles David Bidwell James Watts Eustace Daniels Union Sand and Gravel Co Alfred Ashworth Huntington Rome High School Jimmy Loekhart Ruth Hineman Naomi Swain Franklin Garlic Jack Williams Charles Sims Don Bailey Clarice Church

Christmas Pageant at Methodist Church Plans

Apple Grove presents a pageant of nations and Santa Claus under Mrs. Mildred Roush at the Methodist Church on Christmas Eve. The WSCS last meeting will occur Tuesday evening with quarterly and annual reports. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Homer Blaine of Butler Pennsylvania and Mrs. Eugene Slaughter of Cottageville West Virginia. Recent movers include Mr. and Mrs. Ward Hayman to the Ross Norris property from Willow Grove West Virginia.

Apple Grove Santa Claus Mildred Roush Methodist Church WSCS Homer Blaine Butler Eugene Slaughter Cottageville W. Va Charles Sayre Ward Hayman and Ross Norris Willow Grove Early Roush E. C. Clark O. G. Shields Roy Buck Sue Ann Earl Shank Parkersburg James Shank Jack Shank Jane Sanborn Athens E. C. Shank

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