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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1942

Page

8

Glouster Mayor Names Rationing Board for City District

Glouster Mayor Thomas Williams Sr. appointed an eight member committee to ensure tire rationing rules from federal authorities are carried out effectively. Members are Dr. C. F. Patton Malcolm Higgins Eflen Grubb John Bartels Roger Kittle L. R. Faires William Hedfelt and Aloysius Beshara.

Glouster State Defense Board Thomas Williams, Sr Williams C. F. Patton Malcolm Higgins Eflen Grubb John Bartels Roger Kittle L. R. Faires William Hedfelt Aloysius Beshara

Sellars Dies at Home in Glouster After Illness

Charles E. Sellars, 67, longtime Glouster resident, died at his Hill Street home from heart trouble after a year of declining health. Survived by wife Ella B. Sellars and five sons, service set for Friday at 10 a.m. at Wallace Funeral Home, with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus.

Glouster Charles E. Sellars Hill St Mr. Sellars Xenia Palos Order of Macabees Wallace Sellars Ella B. Sellars Robert Wade Cleveland Heights Paul R. Sellars Martins Ferry Dean L. Sellars Detroit Lee T. Sellars Pittsburgh Clyde L. Sellars Herman Sellars Herman Hoisington Galveston Tex Gladys Townsley Dayton Wallace Funeral Home C. B. Tigner Greenlawn Cemetery Columbus

Jacksonville Bridge Club Honors Lena Safreed

Mrs Lena Safreed hosted the Monday Evening Bridge Club in Jacksonville with two tables in play. Myrtle Otbers topped scores, Lucille Joseph was second, Lulu Curry third, and Bess Sayre had the low score. Attendees included Verna Swart, Mary Davis, and the hostess. a delicious lunch followed.

Jacksonville Lena Safreed Myrtle Otbers Lucille Joseph Lulu Curry Bess Sayre Verna Swart Mary Davis

Ohio State Student Inducted into U S Army

Frank Cunning ham, a student at Ohio State University in Columbus, was inducted into the U S Army on Monday.

Glouster Frank Cunningham Ohio State University Columbus U. S. Army

Miner Executive John M. Roberts 84 Dies in Gillespie Illinois

John M. Roberts of Glouster aged 84 died December 12 at his Gillespie Illinois home after a brief illness. Born in West Columbia West Virginia he moved to Ohio in infancy and later to Gillespie in 1908. He spent his career in mining serving as superintendent for Continental Coal and Sunday Creek. Survived by wife Catherine Jenkins Roberts four sons Albert William Everett Carl and two daughters Lucille Weston and Joe Milner, a brother Benjamin Roberts, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Burial in Mayfield Memorial Cemetery Gillespie.

Glouster John M. Roberts Gillespie Ill West Columbia W. Va Ohio Roberts Continental Coal Company Sunday Creek Coal Co Catherine Jenkins Roberts Albert Detroit William Kankakee Everett Akron Carl Lucille Weston Hamilton Joe Milner Benjamin Roberts Mayfield Memorial Cemetery

Local Soldiers Depart After Leave With Families

Private George Marquis left for Camp Shelby after a week in town with his parents Mr and Mrs George Marquis. Private Henry Echstenkamper, who had spent Christmas at home, was recalled to Camp Shelby five hours before his leave expired and returned Tuesday.

Henry Williams Charlene Webb This City Detroit Mich Max Williams C. L. Merritt J. W. Galloway Ft. Knox R. C. Galloway Palos Eugene Galloway Columbus the Plains Lucille Joseph Will Joseph Trimble Emma Safreed June Dick Safreed Wilma Safreed Dayton Henry Martin Elmer Davis Jacksonville Harry Sayre Joe Glouster George Marquis Camp Shelby Henry Echstenkamper

Marion Institute Well Attended at Marion Township Farmers Institute

The Marion Township Farmers Institute held Tuesday and Wednesday during vacation season drew large attendance. The group voted not to hold the institute during holidays next year. Clarence H. Carpenter was reelected president with officers William Hummel as vice president, Mrs Relna Derr secretary treasurer and Ray Blackston as hostess.

Robinson in 45th Year as Official

LOGAN A veteran public official Squire W. A. Robinson of Laurel Township began his 45th year as magistrate today. He has been elected regularly and last November won his 12th term as justice of the peace. He does not seek fees, often helping parties settle disputes to leave the office as friends.

Logan Squire W. A. Robinson Laurel Township

Veteran Township Officials Retire

Logan Falls Starr and Green townships replace veteran trustees with new members as the new year begins. Charles H. Frasure is replaced by C. E. Brehm, Ray Snider secures a third term, Vance Wolfe leaves Starr for Jay McDaniel, John R. McClain begins a term, Frank Garrett steps aside for Shell Hardgrove, Jacob Gleason starts another four years, Nelson Hankison and Edward Foltz exit Washington township with Guy Huggins and Arthur Griffith arriving, Francis Stump returns to Perry trustees for another term.

Haydenville Jacob Gleason Washington Township Nelson Hankison Edward Foltz Guy Huggins Arthur Griffith Perry Township Francis Stump

Broadwell Social Briefs Highlight Local Events

Christian Endeavor will meet Sunday evening at 6 30 and preaching at 1 oclock with Rev Earl Robinett as pastor. A 15th birthday party for Betty White and Leslie White from Annapolis Naval Academy was held at Amos and Mildred White’s home. Numerous neighbors attended. Ever Ready Sunday School Class donated a church register at Christmas. Visitors Nana Stewart of New England and Mrs Cook Vandyke hosted and visited relatives in the area over Christmas.

Harry Vandyke Bernard White Simon Layton Maggie Ware James Harkins Margaret Hayes Wayne Cumming Clarence White Alfred Westbrook Vinton White Lewis White Amos White Leslie Betty White U. B Nana Stewart New England Cook Vandyke Robert Schaad Canton Harry Leonard Lowery McLeish Ella Ogg Delbert Ogg

New Mayors Start Terms in Logan and Laurelville

Logan installs Denzil Weltner as mayor after midnight New Year’s Day. he previously served as fire chief and is starting his first elected term with Dallas Kinser aiding. In Laurelville Paul Armstrong succeeds Clay Reichelderfer after three terms, forming a new council and selecting a marshal, Roy Martin of Murray City.

Logan Hocking Denzil Weltner Dallas Kinser Laurelville Paul F. Armstrong Clay W. Reichelderfer Roy Martin Murray City

Village Officers Reelected With Council Changes

The incumbent won reelection in November and begins a second term today. Most village officers were reelected with the exception of the city council where several seats saw changes.

Hocking County Medical Society Names Officers for New Year

The meeting at Dr. Allan A. Cole's office chose officers for the new year with Dr. Cole as president. Elected were Dr. J. S. Cherrington as vice president, Dr. M. H. Cherrington secretary treasurer, Dr. Letha Starr Boocks delegate to the state meeting, and Dr. H. M. Boocks as alternate.

Logan-Floyd Hemsworth Taken for Emergency Appendectomy

Logan-Floyd Hemsworth of Gore was rushed to Cherrington hospital Wednesday morning for immediate surgery due to acute appendicitis.

Logan Floyd Hemsworth Gore Cherrington Hospital

Gallia Delegates Chosen for Ohio Defense School

C. D. Slagle and William H. Jones selected as Gallia County delegates to attend a three day school of instruction at Ohio State University in Columbus. Delegates from across Ohio will cover their own expenses.

Gallipolis C. D. Slagle William H. Jones Gallia County Ohio State Council For Defense Columbus Ohio State University

Mrs. Hollis Queen To Begin New Duties

Mrs. Hollis Queen will start clerical duties in the Aid for the Aged office Friday. No successor for the county health office has been named by Health Commissioner F W Shane. The article notes air resistance at 80 mph is seven times that at 30 mph.

Mrs. Hollis Gallipolis Hollis Queen Aid For the Courtty F. W. Shane

Silver Bridge Coupon Books Reduced in West Virginia

Effective today, coupon books with a face value of 2.50 are reduced to 2.25 at the Silver Bridge. The books were purchased recently by the state of West Virginia. No further fare reductions are planned at present.

Gallipolis Silver Bridge West Virginia

Licensed To Wed in Gallipolis Marriage Notices

Marriage licenses issued to Rodney Gregory and Anna Cahill both of Columbus. Calvert McNealey 21 and Frances Bell 23 of St Albans West Virginia. Clifford Cobb 18 and Sylvia Barker 20 of Spring Hill West Virginia.

Gallipolis Rodney Gregory Anna Cahill Columbus Calvert McNealey Frances Bell St Albans W. Va Clifford Cobb Sylvia Barker Spring Hill

Porter Returns as Mail Censor at LaGrange Reformatory

J Sherman Porter resumes duties as mail censor at LaGrange Kentucky State Reformatory after several months in Rio Grande. His wife Mrs Porter plans to join him in perhaps a month.

Gallipolis J. Sherman Porter LaGrange, Ky Rio Grande

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