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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1944

Page

2

Parent-Teacher Conference Set for March 16 in Gallipolis

Delegates from the South-Central District of the Ohio Congress of Parent-Teachers Association will assemble at Grace Methodist Church in Gallipolis on March 16 for an all day meeting. The agenda includes welcomes, remarks by district and state leaders, a luncheon, and talks on Democracy's Children Rural Service and organization procedures.

Gallipolis Ohio Congress of Parent-Teachers Association Hollis Wood Grace Methodist Church Wood Ben R. Evans Washington School W. Scott Westerman J. Emmett Morrison Washington E. E. Higgins Gallia Academy High School Mansfield Harry Thomas Logan E Mothersingers Portsmouth Pta F. B. Winters C. Andrew Rawson Department of Extension Elinor Deepping

Point Pleasant clinic admits two residents for observation

Mrs Glen Hazlett and Mrs Denver Parsons of Point Pleasant were admitted to the Point Clinic yesterday for observation and treatment. The itemized financial report includes salaries and wages totaling $2,504.67 and a tax levy of 16.10, with funds from general township accounts and health bonds.

Point Pleasant Glen Hazlett Denver Parsons Point Clinic

Grand Jury Schedule Readjusted for February 28

GALLIPOLIS the grand jury will be impaneled on Monday February 28 instead of Friday February 25 as previously announced by Judge William P Cherrington late Thursday

Gallipolis William P. Cherrington

Gallipolis Social Notes and Upcoming Nuptials

Mrs. Morris hosted the Mothers Club with 23 members listening to W Scott Westerman on religious and musical pre school training. Invitations were sent for the marriage of Miss Martha Darling and Ensign A H Brennesholtz on February 26 at St John’s Episcopal in Jersey City.

Gallipolis Morris Haskins Mothers’ Club Upper Second Avenue W. Scott Westerman Martha Darling A. H. Brennesholtz St. John’s Episcopal Church Jersey City New Jersey West Virginia Ordnance Works Miss Darling Edith Hutsinpiller Ensign Brennesholtz Navy Harold Wetherholt

Dance series continues with Elk club event

The Elk's dance Wednesday featured a Charleston orchestra and plans for a March 11 event with the same musicians. The piece notes the troupe's lively repertoire and strong appeal across generations.

Rejected locals recalled for preinduction tests

Several men previously rejected for military service have been called up for preinduction examination at the Huntington center next week. Franklin W. Quillin of Ohio River Road is among those recalled for testing.

Point Pleasant Huntington Franklin W. Quillin Ohio River Road

Gallia’s Bond Drive Aims to Reach County Quota

Gallia County bond workers were urged to push sales of E F G savings bonds and C notes before the February 26 deadline for the Fourth War Loan quota of 866000 dollars. Wednesday sales reached 8456 dollars, totaling 453631.25 dollars about 52 percent of the quota.

Gallipolis Bondadiers Spear Gallia County

Mossman To Return to City Mossman To Return to City

J Paul Mossman resigns as executive secretary of the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce to join Ohio Valley Bank of Gallipolis. Effective March 15 he leaves his Lakewood post after a career as chief clerk at the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics and owner of a local book store and office equipment business.

Gallipolis J. Paul Mossman Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Ohio Valley Bank of Mossman Ohio Hospital Lakewood Post Walgreen Court Street The State Institution

Divorce Action Filed by Mrs Halley in Gallia Common Pleas

Sarah Kathryn Halley sues for divorce from Ted Halley in Gallipolis Common Pleas Court alleging gross neglect and habitual drunkenness for over three years. She seeks alimony custody of five children and a protection order from visiting her business at 255 Third Street or home at 126 State Street.

Gallipolis Sarah Kathryn Halley Co. L

Masonic Inspection Held by Gallia Chapter No 79

Gallipolis Ohio residents attended the annual Gallia Gallipolis Chapter No 79 Royal Arch Masons inspection held Wednesday evening. A six o'clock dinner prepared by the Eastern Star opened the program for about one hundred participants. Inspecting officer Howard Anue of Ironton praised Maurice Bane and other officers for their past master's degree exemplification.

Gallipolis Royal Arch Masons Order of Eastern Star Howard Anrue Ironton Maurice Bane Pomeroy

Farmer May Leaves Columbus Post for Jackson Job

R. M. Farmer resigns as chief engineer at the Seneca Hotel in Columbus where he recently started. He plans to take a similar role at the Cambrian Packing Company in Jackson and says weekly home access proved impossible. The Farmers live near Gallipolis on Route 35.

Gallipolis R. M. Farmer Seneca Columbus

Religious services listed for Gallipolis churches

A town church schedule lists worship times and programs for First Baptist First Presbyterian Grace Methodist St Peters Episcopal Church Church of God Nazarene Gallipolis Mission Church of Christ in Christian Union Church of Christ Paint Creek Baptist and A M E Church plus Nazarene weekday activities, Sunday schools, youth groups, and special services across multiple denominations.

St. Peter's Episcopal Church Charles G. Baird Church of God H. M. Smith Allen Baker Young Church of the Nazarene Vernon C. Shaffer Young Peoples Gallipolis George A. Tipton Rilla Stephenson Church of Christ In Christian Union Eastern Avenue John Spires Church of Christ Garfield Avenue Ted Waller Paint Creek Baptist Church Francis Maryland Story Hester Hill George Gilmore Goldier Hogan Elbert McGhee John Gee C. J. Irving John Casey

Funkhouser Draws Support In Mason County Stop

Republican gubernatorial hopeful Raymond J. Funkhouser spent several hours in Mason County meeting local workers officials and citizens. He noted visits with Mrs. Hugh A. Barbee Mrs. Weissenburger and Mrs. Barber while recounting early career ties to the Western Maryland Railroad. He said he has visited over 40 of West Virginia’s 55 counties and dismissed bar claims while noting a sun porch nicknamed the beer room during refreshments.

Sam A. Simmons Point Pleasant Raymond J. Funkhouser Funkhouser Hugh A. Barbee C. O. Weissenburger Weissenburger Mr. Funkhouser Barbee Barber Byers Western Maryland Railroad Co Huntington Gene Haugue Parkersburg Ed Blake Roncevert Anne Scott Wilson Andy Martinsburg The Red Cross

Seniors to present class play You're Young Only Twice

Point Pleasant seniors select You're Young Only Twice as their class play with April 28 tentatively set for the performance. Principal Withers will review rehearsals and preparations as the elderly teacher returns to college after 40 years and tries to live among younger sorority sisters.

Point Pleasant Hig Withers

Hold Rites Today for Mrs Hart in Mason County

Catherine Hart 74 died Wednesday night at St Josephs Hospital Parkersburg after a hip fracture at home. Last rites from Mt Olive Church conducted by Rev F H Cape jhart Point Pleasant. Burial in Hart family cemetery. Survived by husband J M Hart three daughters in Ambridge PA and Leon areas, and two sons Grant Parkersburg and Don Leon Route 2.

Point Pleasant Catherine Hart St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg Mt. Olive Church F. H. Capejhart Hart Family Hart Mason County John Diana Fowler) Roseberry J. M. Hart Ethel Amidge Dewey Barnett Leon Thena J. Smith Grant Hart Don Hart

Two Study Canning in Schools in Spencer Visit

Clifford Dunn and Sidney Fadely traveled to Spencer with students to study Roane County school canning projects. They sought expert guidance for a possible school canning program while the Roane County board reviews reorganized plans.

Point Pleasant Clifford Dunn Sidney Fadely Wahama School Spencer Roane Fadley Dunn Paul Berkeley Gus Douglass Donald Lines Senior High Bill Pickens Wahama High Board of Education

Pt Pleasant Social Notes and Local Notables

Social notes report influenza delaying the Married Ladies Bridge Club gathering until after Easter. Weds marks 52 years for Mr. and Mrs. John Neumeister of 10th St. In Point Pleasant, locals and visitors including service members and relatives are noted, with several travels and hospital visits. Probate matters in Gallipolis include guardianship and estate actions with bonds and hearings set for April 15.

Point Pleasant John Neumeister 10Th St Neumeister Neil Gunn Gallipolis R. D. Oseland Mt. Vernon Ave Mike Brady Wheeling Great Lakes Naval Training School al Adkins Ohio St A. C. Frye Gus-Erye William Bambrick J. M. Parsons Leon C. O. Parsons North Main St George A. Rairden Ralph Noffsinger Charles “Asto F. G. Musgrave Parkersburg Charles Raymond Musgrave Leon S. Thompson Huntington Rupert L. Kayser, Jr Jackson Ave Kayser Fort Belver Brunswick Nancy Anne Jack Rogers Jack Rogers J. C. Gunno Charleston Elizabeth Rife Halfhill State Hospital Orient T. F. Burnett Kamagea American Burnett Robert M. Switzer A. Baker Lasley Charles Keels Amanda Keels Nettle Lupton

Big Blacks to Play Wahama on Wahama Court

Point Pleasant Senior High School’s Big Blacks travel to Wahama for an 8 o’clock game against the White Falcons. The teams met earlier this season with Point Pleasant winning in a hard fought contest and tonight’s showdown draws strong interest from fans.

Point Pleasant Wahama White Falcon

Senior High School teams win charity basketball game

The Senior High School second team and first line from Junior High played a charity basketball game on Wednesday at Point Pleasant to raise funds for the infantile fund. The Senior team won 18 to 15 and both schools contributed to the fund.

Point Pleasant

Reports Sale Of 14 Acre Farm In Jericho Road Area

A sale listing notes a 14 acre farm on Jericho Road, with a foreman Burris from a Malleable plant and a Mr. Stone employed nearby acknowledged in the notice.

Teeens Farm Jericho Road Fraarog Stone Burris Mr. Stone

Sunday School Held In Unfinished Bellemeade Church

Bellemeade United Brethren Church in Point Pleasant held Sunday School on February 13 despite unfinished furnishings, with 81 attendees. Work will continue and regular services by Rev. F H Capehart are planned once seats arrive, with possible mid year formal dedication. The pastor will preach next Sunday at 11 o clock.

Point Pleasant Bellemeade

Learns Cousin Was Killed in Action in War

Point Pleasant report says Robert Gaskins of Bellemeade learns his cousin Leo VanMeter has been killed in action but not yet learned the theater of war. Leo lived at Shilo. surviving relatives include father Harry VanMeter and Ed VanMeter of Clifton.

Point Pleasant Robert Gaskins Bellemeade Leo VanMeter Shilo Harry VanMeter Emae Ed VanMeter Clifton

73 Homes in Country Club Addition Sold

James S. Wade and L. L. Cunningham trustees for Buckeye Savings and Loan Co. sold 73 houses in Country Club Addition at public auction at the courthouse steps. Only a few men sought shelter from rain as Wade announced the sale and accepted the bid from a company official. Bids averaged about $100 over the lien, from roughly $4,100 to $6,000.

Point Pleasant James S. Wade L. L. Cunningham Buckeye Savings and Loan Co Bellaire Country Club Addition Wade Parkersburg

No New Homes Coming to Area Amid Repair Rush

In Point Pleasant area no new homes are under construction while lumber and material dealers report brisk business mainly in repairs. Builders and supply houses note steady demand for materials as crews renovate existing structures across the city and county.

Point Pleasant

Hesson Takes Work In Mason Shipyard

POINT PLEASANT Ernest Hesson Republican sheriff candidate has begun work at Marietta Manufacturing Co shipyard. Since resigning as deputy sheriff at year’s end he has repaired and modernized a Jericho Road home. He plans to work at the shipyard until late summer then campaign if nominated in May primary.

Point Pleasant Ernest Hesson Marietta Manufacturing Co Hesson Jericho Road Jessie Mossman

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