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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1945
Page
10
Dr G Schaaf, long time Chillicothe dentist, is studying removal of his dental office from the Ra Honda residence to new quarters. Assistants and staff adjustments noted as plans unfold for relocation later this month.
Middleport notes report funeral services for William H Haptonstall 55 who died at his home on St local. The body was moved to Ward Funeral Home Rutland for visitation prior to a 3 30 p m Sunday service at the First Baptist Church. He was a plasterer long active in Southeastern Ohio and West Virginia communities. He leaves wife Blanche a son and five sisters and a brother. Community reminders note a social club meeting and a Virginia Lu Schaar hosted a party with friends and dancing at a later time.
Staff Sgt. Charles J. Allensworth, a tailgunner in the 15th AAF B 17 based in Italy, is on furlough to visit his mother Mrs. Harvey Allensworth at 600 Grant St. He attended Middleport High School and earned his wings at Gunnery School in Florida. His first combat mission was July 21 against oil refineries at Brox, Czechoslovakia, and he received the Air Medal for meritorious achievement in sustained aerial operations.
A week of prayer services January 7 to 14 will be hosted by the Pomeroy Council for Churches at First Baptist Church. Services will be nightly at 7 30 pm conducted by local ministers with a Sunday program featuring sermons and the Lord's Supper. Local churches including First Baptist Rutland Enterprise A B United Methodist and Grace Episcopal participate with varied study worship and youth activities.
POM noy Sergeant Marvin Paulin hospitalized in Naples Italy writes to Meigs County relatives about meeting army nurse J Ruth Daniels and the laughter of County Auditor and Mrs George Daniels. He is a grandson of Mrs Melvin Paulin Nease Settlement.
A divorce suit was filed this week in Meigs County Common Pleas Court by Alice Kidd against Elbert Kidd.
The Ohio River fell three feet from its crest of 429 feet at Eureka Dam, near Route 7 below Proctorville, with clearer conditions expected by nightfall. Colder weather forecast for Thursday night and Friday ends the flood danger.
Pomeroy announces the marriage of Virginia Wince to Lee H. Irwin with the Winces and Erwins hosting family visits in Detroit. The Victory Club hostesses organized a potluck and games. Garden Club meets Monday at 2 PM at Mulberry Ave. Grace Guild discusses corporate communion with guests from Middleport attending. Cpl. Marion Fugate visits from Camp Swift for furlough. Willis Blower and Sheriff Welker guests hunt on their farm. various locals mentioned in brief notices.
Sunday events across churches include Covenant Sunday observances at Heath Methodist Church with a 4 30 am meditation and 6 pm Youth Fellowship led by Mrs Nan Moore. First Baptist holds Sunday School at 9 90 am and morning worship at 10 90 am with Rev Fealph Zandel preaching on mans greatest need. Church of Christ changes Bible School to 9 30 am and worship to 10 30 am with Wilbur Theobald taking over as Bible School superintendent. evening service at 7 00 pm featuring a missionary sermon. The New Covenant theme is noted for the day.
Pomenny Vining age 81 died January 3 at home near Zion. Survived by wife Helen L. Vining, brother Elvin Vining of Akron, sisters Addie Smith and Angus Gilmore of Middleport. Funeral services by Finsterwald at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Gallia County Red Cross Chapter sent 55 donors to Jackson on Wednesday for a pint each to the mobile blood unit. Cars contributed by Merrill O'Dell and others carried volunteers including Mrs. Houck and Miss Motter among several named donors. This marks the fourth Gallia drive supplying the Jackson unit.
Gallivulid senat Evans announces city and county chairmen for the Red Cross annual drive ending March 31. Jack Knight to head the city campaign. Howard S. Hardway to direct the county effort. Mrs Wayne Booth named secretary treasurer as drive headquarters set at race Methodist Church.
Gallia Ohio probate notes report Cecil Halley appointed chief deputy of the probate court and juvenile court probation officer under Judge John H. Howell. The move follows Mrs. Howell stepping down from nursing to assume deputy duties and probation oversight. Judge Howell said no other changes were dated for the probate court.
Gallipolis church listings outline Grace Methodist First Baptist Presbyterian Church of God Church of Christ and St Peter Episcopal service times. Grace Methodist and Unitarian Baptist and other congregations provide morning worship at 10 to 11:15 with Sunday School, youth meetings, and midweek prayer sessions.
Gallia county program at Community Hall on Rio Grande College campus features Merrill Davis guiding music instruction and leadership. Mrs Edwards Dickinson chairs the meeting opening at 2 p m with a fellowship supper and party to follow. FW McDermott and Whitney Ingraham oversee community leadership and handcraft segments respectively.
Gallia vendors receive help from E R Lama of the Lor k of Courts office each Friday and Saturday in January to prepare six month returns ending December 31 1944. Vendors must bring all records notarized signatures copies of prior returns and receipts for prepaid sales tax. Reports must be completed and sent to the Columbus office by January 31 1945.
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