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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1944
Page
4
Gallipolis Red Cross workroom awaits volunteers to make 37 200 surgical dressings, resuming regular hours this week. High wartime demand noted as invasion approaches. three-hour weekly shifts urged for workers.
The Galila Aceder High of Iaca School National Honor Society initiated new members Emmaise Edélmeyer Elaine Lear Helen Beckett Bill Lanier Eloise Hall Don Anderson Jean Anderson Enzo Sheets and Elizabeth. The ceremony was led by the society’s seniors with Jo Wel presiding as others spoke including Helen Matt Manning Wetherholt Opal Roush Tim Evans and Peggy Rathburn.
Bill Snead, grandson of Frank Mills of Swan Creek, is hospitalized at St. Luke's in Bluefield with meningitis. The 17 year old senior in high school had just taken his Navy enlistment physical when illness struck.
Patients discharged include Captain IR Abougien and Spreatt from Pt. Pleasant along with Mattox from Gallipolis Ferry, Max Thomas from Bidwell, and Mrs. J. D. Swords of Pt. Pleasant.
Miss Selma Neigler of Racine and Miss Fay Pickens visited here recently. Miss Margery Wells and Mrs. Alice Connolly of Long Bottom were guests of Arlys Marks and two sons. Kathryn and Barbara Hayman stayed with grandparents in Long Bottom. Several families from Success and Coolville visited relatives here, including Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Vineyard and Mr. Garrett Reed. Ohio University students William Williams and Earine Humphrey spent a weekend with their parents. Nurses Myra June Sisson and Frances Scenari, from St. Joseph Hospital, visited their parents in town.
Washington officials consider protective policies for women workers as war industry cutbacks rise. Margaret Hickey, chair of the War Manpower Commission's Women’s Advisory Committee, says proposed practices will be sent to WMC chairman Paul McNutt. millions of women in war industries have boosted production and dismissing women on assumed grounds is as unfair as dismissing men.
Clarence H. Kiisley of Bainbridge withdraws from the Democratic race for governor and endorses James W. Huffman of Columbus for the nomination.
Gallipolis reports Mr and Mrs Rick Campbell of Cincinnati are parents to their first child a son born Friday February 18 The infant named is expected to be named later as adjustments occur due to Mr Campbell s transfer with Pittsburgh Plate Glass to the Indianapolis division The family will be in Terre Haute Indiana where he is to report on Monday
Gallipolis Ohio officials said Army Navy college test applications are now available. The test on March 15 is open to male civilians 17 to 21 on July 1 1944 who are in or recent graduates of high school or in an accredited college without a diploma. Taking the test does not enlist or bind the student to any program.
Sheriff E. E. Hatfield reports eight intoxication charges from Saturday night into Sunday morning, with a total of sixteen jail guests. Eight Army absentees were jailed Friday night, all found away from Gallia County and taken to Fort Hayes Saturday morning.
Gallipolis residents Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard arrived for a week with Mrs. George J. Wetherholt and kin. Their son enrolled at Greenbrier Military Academy in Lewisburg, W Va before joining them in Huntington where Mrs. Wetherholt and Judy waited. The Hubbards’ son previously attended Columbian School in East Orange.
John L. O'Brien longtime store clerk at O H E died at his home 61 Third Avenue after a relapse from influenza. He is survived by his wife a son Captain Paul O'Brien overseas and a grandson Bobbie. He was born in Pike County and grew up in Wellston where funeral services were held.
Gallipolis Ohio reports farm sales in Green Township and adjacent areas. W L Graham sold a seventy five acre tract north of Northup to William Effie Crouse, with the property previously owned by Earl Wheeler. The Robert Carter farm nearby also sold to William Fellure through Ecker and Myer realtors.
Ensign Chester Roush Jr. mails a letter from Point Pleasant to his parents on First Street describing his first submarine voyage. He recalls the quiet and hearing his knees knock as he served on an Atlantic coast assignment after recently earning his commission.
The Gallia County wedding occurred at North Broadway Methodist Church Columbus with Miss Kathryn Matthews of Gallipolis marrying Dr. Noel De Feight Hamilton USNR. Guests included relatives from two prominent Gallia families, maid of honor Frances Matthews, bridesmaids Dorothy Matthews and Rosella Hamm, and a reception at the Broad Lincoln Hotel.
Mrs. Marvin Cornwell announces the marriage of Eleanor Irene Sandthorn to Cpl. Herbert Norton of the U S Army. The ceremony occurred February 15 in Oswego New York at the bridegroom’s home. Norton recently arrived on furlough from overseas and later departed for Oregon. Mrs Norton will stay until permanent relocation. Eleanor, a Gallia Academy High School graduate, was a bookkeeper at Downtawn Printing Co. Norton has three years in the Army and was stationed at Point Pleasant.
Rio Grande Garden Club schedules an open meeting at Science Hall on Tuesday at 1 30 p m. D C Kiplinger from the Floriculture Extension staff at Ohio State University will speak on Gardens and Their Care. CLASS MEETS Mrs P E Pierce hosts the Ladies Bible Class monthly gathering at First Presbyterian Church Friday evening with devotions by Miss Sallie Thomas and a talk on Lincoln.
Miss Eve Powers, a Columbus School for Girls senior, was weekend guest of Mr and Mrs Bari Mauck. Her parents Col and Mrs W C Powers live in Alhambra California where Col Powers serves as military consultant for Paramount studios after recently retiring from the Marine Corps.
Mason County elementary principals association met February 11 as guests of chair Miss Marguerite Asher at Sunyside School for dinner. Otis G. Wilson introduced Dr. John Davis Williams president of Marshall College who spoke on child development. Major Buell and Dr. Oliver commented on health matters, with Miss Martha Atkinson present. a round table discussion followed.
Funeral services for Joseph Roush aged 83 a retired farmer were held Sunday afternoon at Broad Run Church with Rev. Russell Clark of New Haven officiating. He died Thursday at his son Eber Roush home and is survived by ten children Guy Roush Eber Roush Homier Roush Mason City Everett Roush Ivan Roush Mrs Icie Davis Racine O Mrs Rhoda Cunningham Hartford Mrs Eva Jiiden Charleston and Mrs Agnes Rusehel Pomeroy O.
William Riffle born March 17 1900 Point Pleasant served in the Navy 1920 1936 retired later recalled in 1940 and died in the Navy Hospital Charleston He planned a rites at Franklin Funeral Home with American Legion burial at Lone Oak Cemetery Attendants include Navy officer and Rev F H Capehart James Riffle John Riffle and Betty Bonecutter among survivors and guests
Commander Roy L. Price of Mason County Post No. 23 American Legion launches a membership campaign calling World War I and II veterans to wear the legion lapel button as a public symbol of patriotism. He describes the button as a quiet identification of a patriot and active participant in preserving American principles.
Mason Man Charles Leach, local resident, is jailed on a desertion charge after AWOL from an Oregon training camp. He was arrested Saturday night by Officer Toral Morrison and is held at the county jail per military authorities. Leach had previously been released in January to return with guard.
Miss Nancy Richardson McCulloch and Charles A Meyer announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Miss McCulloch, a Charleston resident, is a Point Pleasant native and former county school board employee now with Carbide and Carbon Chemicals. Meyer, a mechanical engineer at DuPont in Belle, is a graduate of Case School of Applied Science.
Mr and Mrs Dana Bradshaw spent Saturday in Charleston with friends returning via St Albans to visit her sister and family. Miss Evalee Frye of Kay I spent the weekend with relatives. Sheriff and Mrs F Lieving and Mr and Mrs T E Blessing visited Hartford. Mrs Frye remains ill. Guests at the Me Chapman home included Edward Green A B Cha and families of Gallia Ohio George Byus Beech Hill Junior Hogsett and Chapman son Eugene a high school senior called for pre induction exam in Huntington Virgil Siders a Junior High teacher also to Huntington for pre induction exam. Congrats to Mr and Mrs Gladis Legue Cottageville on the birth of an eight pound baby.
Point Pleasant Ray Clark of Graham Station serves a 30 day term in Mason County jail after being convicted of petit larceny in Magistrate John Miller's New Haven court.
The withdrawal of Robert Ramsey from the Democratic gubernatorial race reshapes the field. Odds tilt toward Rush D. Holt in the northern part of the state, though he was not the upfront favorite. Prosecuting Attorney J Blackburn Watts of Kanawha County enters the race, expected to draw strong Kanawha support but limited statewide backing beyond his home district.
Mrs. Spencer, 74, died Saturday afternoon at her home on Road A. Burial will be at a local cemetery. She is survived by three sons Randolph Spencer Fred Spencer of Gallipolis Ferry and at home, four sisters Mrs George Rice Mrs E B Meagre Mrs Ray Somerville and C L Costen and one brother Y Bads all of Point Pleasant. She was a devout member of the United Brethren Church since childhood.
William Weh Horn of Marietta Manufacturing Co. spent a week in Charleston taking a mechanical course. The aim is to perform minor adjustments locally and reduce calls to factory men. The shipyard machine will print checks for over 2,000 employees in about two hours, improving speed and accuracy.
Receipts at the Senior h Wahama basketball game last night totaled 128 dollars. Principal Delbert C Staats of the up river school reported the figure.
Denture users avoid embarrassment by sprinkling alkaline powder on plates. It helps dentures fit more firmly, reduces odor, and feels more comfortable. Available at drug stores as FASTEETH.
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