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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1944
Page
11
A local council will hold a meeting tonight at 7 30 PM at the Mason Temple to finalize plans for a forthcoming degree work event. The agenda includes a review of the proposal and coordination with officers for the scheduled ceremonies later this month.
Nelsonville observes Scout Week from February to the 14th with a full schedule of events announced by Thomas C. Lax neighborhood commissioner. The four city troops mark the 28th anniversary of scouting in America and will wear uniforms as they have aided Civilian Defense and war efforts, with Good Turn Day on Tuesday and activities planned for Wednesday February 9.
Gallia County seeks $866,000 in war loan sales with $2106 reported as progress. Executives urge soldiers to cover assigned territory by February 15. a series of Scout events precede the Court of Honor, including a February 10 Board of Review and a February 11-14 schedule highlighting joint troop meetings, a Scout dinner at the Elks lodge, Salvage Day, and services at the Presbyterian Church.
York service men at Abideen Proving Grounds Maryland suffer meningitis on a train to camp. Department communicating with parents Mr and Mrs John Stocklen. Seaman Charles Anderson, City Schools head, reports normal attendance and high pupil presence as flu epidemic closes schools in Gallipolis.
Gallipolis social column reports Riverside Study Club luncheon at Island Viewton with program led by Ars it Ox and notes Mrs. Hobart Fickline hosting. Columbus updates include Mrs. R. C. Gilmore visiting Miss Freda Gilmore Sie Columbisa and upcoming marriage to Lieut. John Te Felker of Toledo. Several families and service members mentioned, with social events, transfers, and local club activities across Gallipolis and nearby regions.
Announcement states Ray and Hoy and Company will restart upholstered furniture production in Gallipolis after months of inactivity. War restrictions on steel and Beebe chairs are easing. new organization to employ men and women, pay equal wages. Also notes school duties resuming and birth of twin daughters Patricia Ann and Sally Sue McDade in Point Pleasant.
Nelsonville scene includes Martha Class devotionals led by Mrs. Poston with scripture reading from Revelations 21 1 8 and prayer. New president Raymond Scott presides as the group honors Vita Scotty Scott with a memorial service. Pythian Sisters club plans a 7 PM meeting at P Hall with all members urged to attend.
Circuit clerk Vernon Jones announced the appointment of William Meade Democrat and Robert H. Ferguson Republican to serve two years on the ballot commissioners board. Jones is ex officio chairman and the appointments were made on suggestion of Bartow Jones Republican and Harry Layne Democrat.
Three burglars looted three business places here in the hours around Thursday. Sheriff reports clothing thefts tied to Haskins Tanner Company. Suspects in Charleston contest their involvement in the crimes locally and elsewhere.
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