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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1945

Page

3

Quarters for Workers at Mason County Shipyard

Mason County Shipyard arranging for living quarters for workers. Local police were asked to locate Arnold E Huff, an employee, to inform him his mother, 93, is critically ill in Charleston. Officer Noble delivered the message. Huff left for Charleston afterward. Mrs Delano IIl Point Pleasant Ray pentane under doctor care at Jericho Road home.

Athens Messenger Mason County Point Pleasant Arnold E. Huff Charleston Noble Mr. Huff Delano Iil Ray Pentane Jericho Road

Increase in Production Is Cited

Marietta Manufacturing Co. cites higher production and local manpower shortages, prompting a new listing of nearby rooms and board for single workers. Employees prefer live-in arrangements near the plant. accommodations can be registered via L. H. Putz, personnel, at phone 248.

Point Pleasant the Messenger Marietta Manufacturing Co Empolyes Marietta L. H. Putz

New Haven Sailor Killed in Action in the Pacific

Mrs Thel ma Capehart of New Haven reported to the navy department that her son Yeoman Bert L Capehart was killed in action somewhere in the Pacific. He was 22 and is survived by his mother and sister Doris Capehart a student at Capital City Commercial College in Charleston.

Point Pleasant Thelma Capehart New Haven Jema Capehart Navy Department Yeoman Bert L. Capehart Pacific Yeoman Capehart Doris Capehart Capital City Commercial College Charleston

Mrs Monana Ball 44 Dies of Heart Attack in Point Pleasant

Mrs. Monana Ball aged 44, longtime Ball Restaurant employee, died of a heart attack at her Jefferson Avenue home after years of heart trouble. A Oakland Maryland native who came to Point Pleasant in 1941, she opened the restaurant and later worked there as an employee. Survived by two sisters Mrs. W. H. Ewing of Washington and Mrs. Jo DeBarry of West Warfield, Pa. Arnett Funeral Home to receive relatives from Washington. Also notes Mrs John J Dower Sr ill at Holzer Hospital and daughter-in-law in hospital for tonsillectomy. James Dickerson and Mrs Evelyn Warnshey arrested for disorderly conduct and released to Mayor Krodel.

Point Pleasant Moona L. Bally Ball 21St St Jefferson Ave Arnett Washington Johny Dower Holzer Hospital John J. Dower James Dickerson Evelyn Warnshey Otis Nobler Krodel Harold Sayre Portsmouth Navy Yard R. Harris Spencer John Miller New Haven E. B. Selby Mt. Vernon’ Ave James Ellis Country Club Addition John Andrews Hallwood Hubert Stark Huntington West Virginia Civil Air Patrol North Main St Fred Bowser Wilson Stephenson Carter Franklin Main St

Two youths held as robbery suspects in Fay ette County

Deputy Morrison retrieved Joe Rodgers and James Bowling, about 15, from Mt Hope at Fayette County authorities request. They are to be examined by Prosecuting Attorney Bardin after involvement suspected in two Monday night robberies at the Ordnance School and Candas restaurant, with ties to Bowling's Fayette County relatives.

Candas Rodgers Bowling Fayette County

Married Ladies Bridge Club notes from Point Pleasant

Mrs Milton L. Miller hosted a Thursday bridge afternoon at 709 Main St. High score winner Mrs T Stribling received defense stamps. Guests included Mrs N A Park and others. Next meeting set for 1821 Jefferson Blvd with hostess Harold Sayre. Also notes on local residents and minor events. birthdays, hospitalizations, and a patrol meeting.

Point Pleasant Milton L. Miller Main St Married Ladies Bridge Club T. Stribling N. A. Park C. O. Weissenburger S. Shandier Wilhelm E. E. Heiner Tol Stribling Walter Robert Meyer Miller Harold Sayre Jefferson Blvd

Accounting Sought by Mason's Delegate

Mason County delegate George A. Rairden introduced a resolution in the House of Delegates requiring department heads to submit itemized two year expense estimates for personal service. It was defeated 42 to 35 with some Republicans absent and seven Democrats voting with the minority. The budget commission approved lump-sum salaries totaling 20 million dollars. Two year appropriations from July 1, 1945, total 85 million dollars, about six million more than the previous period. Rairden serves on taxation and finance, temperance, and delinquent land committees. The taxation and finance committee, key among the panels, commands member attention during the session.

Point Pleasant House of Delegates George A. Rairden Mason County Mr. Rairden Budget Commission Rairden

Gallia Soldier Awarded Bronze Star for Valor in France

Gallia resident Technician John Hersman, brother of Mrs. Ella B. Baird, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for distinctive service on November 11, 1944 near Louvigny, France with the 21st Field Artillery Battalion. He and two others saved a burning ammunition vehicle by removing powder and extinguishing flames amid direct enemy shelling.

Gallipolis John Hersman Ella B. Baird Gallipolis R. 1 Louvigny France 21St Field Artillery Battalion Hersiman Techineiae Hersman

Gallipolis Social Notes and Personal Briefs

Social notes from Gallipolis report Mrs Claude Miller hosting Pre-school Mothers Club with speaker Mrs Delia O Connor Kirkendall R N on How Mothers Can Cooperate. Local personal items list Dr Charles E Holzer and F W McDermott in Columbus, deaths in North Lima, Red Cross drive in town, and residents visiting relatives in Columbus Huntington Newport News Golden Colorado and Denver.

Gallipolis Claude Miller Delia O'Connor Kirkendall R. N Iallipolis Charles E. Holzer F. W. McDermott Rio Grande College Columbus Ohio Archaeological and Historical Society Everett G. Royer North Lima Royer Robert M. Betz Cpl Loren Campbell William Campbell Seattle Wash Campbell Heber Russell Newport News Helen Russell W. E. Spear Grace Derry Wetherholt Huntington J. Clifford Rinehart Dayton Red Cross Carl Offenbacher J. Everett Gills Georgia Saunders Ida Shuler-Davis Virginia Gothard Crown City Golden Colorado Dyer Saunders Miss Gothard Saunders

Mrs Davis Dies in Tennessee Former teacher and secretary dies

GALLIPOLIS Ohio Mrs Mary Ferguson Davis 34 wife of Trevor I Davis a former teacher in Gallpolis City Schools died Monday in Westpoint Tennessee where the couple resided the past two years She was daughter of Mrs William Ferguson Columbus and had worked as secretary in the state department of education before moving to Tennessee Funeral services will be held Saturday at her mother's home 1282 Loretta Ave Columbus and burial will follow in Green Lawn Cemetery Columbus

Gallipolis Mary Ferguson Davis Trevor I. Davis Westpoint Tenn Davis William Ferguson Columbus State Department of Education Tennessee Loretta Ave Green Lawn

Services in Churches of Gallipolis

Sunday church services listed for Gallipolis with times and pastors. First Baptist Pastor J. Faward Hakes preaches on Damaging Doubt at 10:30 with 6:30 Youth for Christ and 7:30 Evening service. Grace Methodist. First Presbyterian. St. Peter's Episcopal winter service at 4:30 June through March. Church of God. Church of Christ. Church of the Nazarene. Gallipolis Mission. John Gee Ame Church notes include Sunday School, forums, and evening worship.

Gallipolis First Baptist Church J.j Faward Hakes Earl Saunders Hakes Grace Methodist Church V. Scott Westerman Tthe L. L. Lovett First Presbyterian Theodore Valenti ST. Peter's Episcopal Church Charles G. Baird Holy Communion Church OF God Third Ave H. M. Smith Allen Baker Young People’s Church OF Christ Garfield J Ave Ted Waller Church OF the Nazarene Vernon C. Shafer Gallipolis Mission Mill Creek Street Floyd Wise John Gee Mary Lou Henderson Littie Jackson John Casey Doris Case Co-operative Forum

Market Grocery Sold in Gallipolis

In Gallipolis the Market Grocery on Second Ave near Locust St has been sold by F. Folden to Chauncey L. Johnson and J. Everlett Gills. Johnson said possession will occur Monday with staff retained except Francis Kerr will lead the meat department. The Five-year lease on the building is held by Stanley Folden.

Gallipolis F. ¥. Folden Chauncey L. Johnson J. Everlett Gills Johnson Gills Francis Kerr Second Ave jLocust St Stanley Folden F. F. Folden

Needle Club Meets At Robinett Home

Millfield Needle Club members gathered Wednesday at Mrs. Elizabeth Robinett's home with her daughter and hostess Mrs. Mabel Sisson. An attractive refreshment course was served. The next meeting is scheduled for January 31 at Mrs. Rice Thomas's home. Present were Bertha Sanders Ida Hill Jessie Fulton Eda Heff Kathryn McDaniel Edith Daniel Nellie Brookins Olive Brookins Donna Thomas Elizabeth Robinett Mabel Sisson and daughter Anita.

Chauncey Millfield Needle Club Elizabeth Robinett Mabel Sisson Sisson Rice Thomas Bertha Sanders Ida Hill Jessie J Fulton Eda Heff Kathryn McDaniel Edith 4 ‘Daniel Nellie Brookins

Mrs Channell Hosts Chicken Dinner For Sgt Charles Nelson

Mrs Channell of The Plains hosted a two course chicken dinner Wednesday night in honor of her nephew Sergeant Charles Nelson on a 30 day furlough from the Southwest Pacific. Guests included Mrs Nelson and daughter Charlene Mary and Charlene, Dr and Mrs L D Nelson, Mrs Robert Nelson and son Bob Leta Mae Nelson and Mrs Channell.

Chauncey Carrie Channel the Plains Charles Nelson Southwest Pacific Mary Charlene T-Sgt Nelson L. D. Nelson Robert Nelson Bob Leta Mae Nelson Channell Robert

Class Has Meeting of CHAUNCEY Loyal Women

CHAUNCEY Loyal Women met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Floyd Nye on High Street. Mrs. Carl Shafer, president, presided. Mrs. L H Pendergrass gave devotions. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Nye. Other attendees included Mrs. Guy Brookins and Mrs. Burg Johnston.

Chauncey Loyal Women's Floyd Nye High St Carl Shafer L. H. Pendergrass Nye Guy Brookins Burg Johnston

Mrs Pauline Keck Bowe Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy

Mrs Pauline Keck Bowe Chauncey teacher in Chauncey schools was moved to Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens in Jagers ambulance where she had an emergency appendectomy. Her condition is perilous. She is a daughter of Mr and Mrs George Keck Chauncey.

Chauncey Pauline Keck Bowe Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens George Keck

To Live in West Chauncey Newlywed Couple Arrive in Sidney

Pvt Leroy Chauncey and Mrs Clara Morasca formerly Stalder wed in Solurbus have arrived in Sidney Nebraska near his camp. Mrs Morasca to set up a home in Sidney, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Stalder The Plains. Also Mrs Georgia Allen improved after heart attack and can go out again.

Chauncey Pvt Leroy Morasca Clara Stalder Solurbus Sidney Nebr William Stalder the Plains Georgia Allen

Crown City Woman Injures Ankle In Fall

Crown City Mrs. Stanley Gatewood sustained a severe left ankle injury after a Monday fall. Unable to move, she called for help, but assistance arrived about an hour later when mail carrier Mr. Nales obtained aid, and she was taken to Halaér Hospital by her husband. Mr. and Mrs. Mack Williams were in Huntington on business, while Mrs. Junior Garlic moved to a new home formerly owned by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Layne.

Crown City Stanley Gatewood Nales Halaér Hospital Mack Williams Huntington Junior Garlic Raymond Layne

Pimples Disappeared After Night Use Ad

An advertisement claims a medicated liquid Kleerer dries pimples overnight. It touts user satisfaction, mentions praise for clearer complexions, and offers a money back guarantee. Sold at 7 N. Court St for 50 cents with no risk.

Kleerex

Dover Church Schedule Revised For Revival Services

Revivals and church events dominate Chauncey Church of Christ and surrounding congregations. Gilbert Courtney leads Chauncey 10:30 service while Rev Maffett preaches 7:30. Greens Run Millfield and Trimble hold 9:30 10:30 and 7 times with lay leadership at Trimble. Chauncey revival attendance peaks at Thursday night. road conditions cancel Taylor Ridge service. Sunday offerings include Church of God Chauncey services 9:30 School 10:30 7 and Young Peoples 6:15. Morris Town Holiness Church holds 9:30 School 10:30 and 7 with Yours Peoples at 6:15. The Plains Nazarene 9:30 school 10:30 and 7 with Young Peoples in charge. Ladies Auxiliary to United Mine Workers meets Chauncey K P building Tuesday night.

Chauncey Church of Christ Glaze Thompson Greens Millfield Trimble Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Rev. Maffett Taylor Ridge Clarence Way Church of God In Howard Pennell Young Peoples Florence Gillespie Morristown Ray, jPidcock Yours Peoples Myrtle Simpson Carrie Channell Plains Nazarene J. N. Lakin Mary Stalder Goldie Gibson Chauncer Ladies Auxiliary United Mine Workers K. of P

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Wagner Chicken Carpenter Howe. Co Monana Ball Mason Dewley Kay Mt. Vernon Ave Dewey Kay Langley Field Cpt Sam Jones Texas Kay Gallia Gallipolis Social Notes Trevor Davis Boris Karloff MR. Wong Marshall OF Jackie Cooper Tex Ritter Congress Gen. Degaulle Moscow Huntington Point Pleasant Jack Griffiths Huntington Hospital National Barnda Paul Buttram Joe Kelly Dinning Sisters Lulu Belle Scotty Hoosier Arkie THE Arkansas Woodchopper Jean Heather Robert Benchley Jane Withers i Robinett Mrs. Channel Athens Pharmacy N. Court St Dover Beaco F. J. Beasley CO Silver Springs Alah Salen Peer By Ross Alien Reptile Institute Florida Rebecca Paeze Cereo Basil Rathbone ACUI IWR RO Rodua Olli Pessons I Bruen Cecil Kellaway Ralph Forbes Mitchell Leiten Bugs Bunny Sun
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