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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1944
Page
3
Gallia Countys war bond sales reached about 50 percent of an $866000 quota as of Tuesday with Monday totals over $36112.50. E S Spear expects at least $500000 and perhaps $600000 but notes meeting the drive quota by the deadline is unlikely.
Henry Clay Cunningham, 69, died at his home near the O H E grounds after a years long illness. Born January 16, 1875 in Peterstown West Virginia, he moved to Charleston and then Gallipolis with his family. Survived by wife Rosa and children Pyrank Cunningham Charleston Rodney Pullins in India, plus three brothers James Bert Cunningham Narrows Virginia. Funeral plans awaited relatives.
Harriet Freshcorn of Vinton reports her daughter Ruth M. Freshcorn has been promoted to first lieutenant and chief nurse in the Army Nurse Corps. She serves at a station hospital in the Panama Canal Zone after posting from Fort Benning in January 1942 and was commissioned in January 1941.
Employees and members of the Ohio Produce Company joined the largest local delegation at a banquet held Monday night at the Cambrian Hotel in Jackson. The group included Mr. and Mrs. I. E. Myers, Mr. and Mrs. Knox Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Cotton, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kraus, Mrs. A. S. Lloyd, Earl Tawney and Elmer Simmons.
Gallipolis Chapter Order Eastern Star held a Valentine night with a photo guessing contest using early era portraits. They enjoyed a dainty refreshment course as part of the evening's amusements.
Mr. and Mrs. Neal Taylor of Arabia are parents of a son born at Ironton General Hospital on Friday February 11. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Taylor of Arabia and Mrs. Ralph Mountain of this city. mother is the former Helen Mountain.
Local residents share visit reunions as Mrs. Charles M Yeanger travels through Cleveland and Columbus visiting relatives. Pfc Columbus E Ward and Pvt William F Betz return to duty after passes, with Ward visiting his mother and sister and Betz awaiting reassignment after earning wings. Mrs Ilda Brown and Evelyn Slaven incur illness and recovery respectively. Pfe Thomas W Johnson enjoys furloughs en route to Seymour Johnson Field after duty at Lowry Field.
Mr and Mrs Charles Forth of Hurricane West Virginia visited Mr and Mrs 8 F Neal of Bidwell Route 1 at the end of last week. The two families had been neighbors twenty four years ago before the Neals moved to Gallia County and this was their first meeting since then.
The well known talking crow Jim Crow, cared for by Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Thomas of 120 First Avenue, died after four years of roaming the city. He followed children to Washington School each morning, perching outside windows and even pilfering milk cream from bottles. A hawk was seen circling the area around his disappearance last week, and glossy feathers later suggested his death.
Alva Ross Houck aged 67 of near Crown City died at Holzer Hospital Tuesday after being brought there Monday afternoon. Born in Harrison Township to Abraham and Rachel Green Houck, he married Ella Foster on October 12 1911. Surviving are son William and wife, daughter Mrs Delmas Mink, brother Grant Houck of Leesburg Ohio, sister Mrs George Martz of Crown City RD. Funeral at Lincoln Methodist Church Thursday at 2 pm conducted by Rev W Scott Westerman. Burial in Mound Hill Cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Dabney of Gallipolis hope their son Staff Sgt. Richard C. Dabney, reported missing in action, may have fallen into enemy hands and survived. Two crew members of ten aboard the bomber downed over Germany are prisoners of war. The aircraft named Princess Pat honors the chief pilot’s daughter, a crew member’s sister, and another member’s sweetheart.
Mrs Paris Young of Gallia County a trained nurse aided 33 injured when a bus collided with a transfer truck in the Rocky Mountains Colorado. She was badly bruised but cared for the wounded including a woman with a cut jugular vein before returning home.
Gallipolis announces another waste paper drive for Thursday if weather allows. Fifth to eighth grade students from Washington and Lincoln Schools will collect paper starting at 8:30 A M and work in their home blocks. Last drive yielded over ten and a half tons.
Janice M. Cornell WAVES seaman second class spent a 24 hour leave with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W Cornell in Thivener Gallipolis a few days ago. It was her first visit home since joining WAVES last September and she is stationed in Washington D C.
Mrs William F Machir hosted the Monday Evening Bridge Club at the Moose Club social rooms with Mrs Edwin L Brown taking high score and Mrs Richard H Melrose second. Guests included Mrs Victor E S Park Mrs Melrose Mrs Brown Mrs Max Koenigsberg and Mrs Machir. Local attorneys J D Savage and S L Flournoy of Charleston were in town on business, along with other residents visiting for various matters.
Mason County surpassed its Fourth War Loan quota with 725 825 in total sales. Marietta Manufacturing Co and its 1500 local employees bought 350 000 in bonds, including 200 000 in other bonds and 150 000 in Series E. Weissenburger notes potential tax impact and urges further purchases before March 1. Over 4 000 bonds were sold over the counter at Citizens National Bank.
About 300 people attended the Mason County wide Scout Rally at the Junior High School auditorium. Principal C H Withers urged Americans to stay true after the war and highlighted the need for heart driven education. Scout Executive E D Brown called for more leaders to expand activities as 98 Scouts and 35 Cubs participated.
Department of Commerce figures show West Virginia population dropping 8.9 percent from 1,901,723 in 1940 to 1,723,355 in 1943, with 54 counties down. Kanawha County rose to 224,174, while several counties including Mason fell. Calhoun led declines at 29 percent.
Ten senior and sophomore students joining or soon to join the armed forces were honored at a reception in the Presbyterian Church social rooms in Point Pleasant A. Present were five honorees Robert Harper William Smith Jr James Sturgeon Robert Lee Thomas Hillis Faudree and others with Principal C H Withers Miss Cora Yeager and senior class sponsors among the organizers. A musical program and decorations themed to Valentine colors accompanied tea cookies and coffee.
Garden hints from Point Pleasant explain that turning weed seeds under in seed beds helps reduce competition while aiding soil air and microorganisms. The piece notes tillage choices depend on garden size soil type and operation intensity, stressing food production as a vital need and urging the garden to speak for itself.
Mrs. A Keith McClung and Mrs. W C Stearns hosted the New Haven Garden Club at Mrs. Hugo Juhling's Hartford home for a February meeting. The club, active in civic matters and gardening, voted to buy a Series F war bond and announced five members will donate blood in Athens Ohio this month.
The War Mothers Club held a meeting at the American Legion Building in Point Pleasant where 50 to 75 attendees received service buttons. Several joined the club, and those missing buttons were invited to write to listed members with the name and address of a son or daughter in the armed forces, plus the wife’s address for husbands in service. The next meeting is scheduled for March 7.
Assessor Frank Morrison said deputies Dabney for Clendenin and Ball for Cooper completed returns and reported to the office. Work on preparing returns for record continues. deputies for Robinson, Graham, and Union expect to finish this week. No deputy yet for Lewis District. if needed, outside deputies may be called in to assess Lewis property.
Herbert Laudermilt of Beng area sues Sallie Laudermilt for divorce alleging cruelty and desertion. They wed in 1907 and had 11 children, six dead. one son 17 remains with the mother in Columbus while others are married or in military service.
Rivermen observing the ocean-going tug during trial runs yesterday express surprise at its speed on the Ohio River between Hogsett Dam and Pomeroy. The vessel was built by Marietta Manufacturing Co.
Ad for Peterson's Ointment claims to relieve itching eczema pimples and red blotches with one application. promises refund if not delighted and notes use for itching feet and cracks between toes.
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