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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1945
Page
7
Mason County plant reports record daily production as expanded Army requisitions and surge orders boost General Chemical Corporation output. Officials say workers at all levels are essential, with operations expanding to meet wartime needs and upcoming facility openings planned to support government demand.
Athens beats Logan 36 30 as Dean Rotramel exits early in the fourth quarter and Jerry Cavanaugh fouls out. Pomeroy also wins, 44 37 over Wellston, moving atop the Southeast Ohio league standings with a dramatic finish.
Gallipolis fire destroyed clothes and overcoat in Clyde C Ingels home after a second floor closet blaze and smoke filled rooms. The house at Third and Locust Street, built in the 1890s by C W Ernesting Jeweler, belonged to the Ingels and was damaged by fire and water.
The Mason County March of Dimes campaign selects a dance committee chaired by the Rev William Meade with Ida C Stans as chairwoman and a list of members including Mrs William D Curry and Miss Nancy Yerges. The fundraiser, Friday night 10 to 1 at American Legion Hall, features Homer Alexander's orchestra and ticket sales led by the committee. Fund totals reach 221 as containers appear in local businesses and schools.
Don 1 range in charge of E. B. Badger and Sons Co construction job reports a wartime appeal for soldier relocation to worksites. War Department has not acted yet while the Ohio River Bus Co coordinates routes to aid workers. Bus schedules for two routes are set and fare considerations are being reviewed as employment rises and transport improves the labor situation.
Alvin Ray Callicoat age 16 of Bidwell died after being overcome by fas fulness at his father in law R R Clevenger home Huntington West Virginia He was found unconscious in a bathroom and died en route to a hospital Survivors include his parents brothers and sisters Eva Cleven er William Callicoat Goldie and Francis Donald Callicoat and Mrs
Gallipolis social column reports the marriage of Miss Mary Eleanor Renick of Lewiston to Donald E. Judy of the U S Navy in Columbus at Norwich Avenue Lutheran Church. Details include wedding party, reception at 197 Clinton Heights, and the bride's nursing career. Judy stationed in Murray Kentucky after overseas service. Additional items note local visits and a Navy Seaman, Cecil Thivener, training at Camp Peary Virginia.
Gallipolis defeated Middleport in a late surge, scoring in the final period to take a 34 to 10 advantage. The game featured scoring runs and a decisive finish by the visitors, who pulled away after a tight first half.
Point Pleasant youths staged two one act plays at a matinee and evening show in the Junior High School Auditorium under the Speech Club banner. About 400 attended. proceeds totaled around 150 dollars for band uniforms. The band, directed by P. E. Burt, includes 70 instrumental students, with 19 in sixth grade and four set to graduate next May. Remaining members are seventh to ninth graders, ensuring the band will stay intact longer than usual.
The FOINT PLEASANT club plans a bi weekly meeting at 6 15 PM with Milton L Miller leading the history department in presenting the parent organization’s history and review of the local club founded in 1921 The Alym nita 4 H Club discussed plans for a recreation center in Point Pleasant and a play to be staged at several Mason County locations State boys leader I B Boggs attended and joined in planning Refreshments were served to numerous members and guests including Howard Foglesong and Earl Foglesong nearby births and discharges were noted including Diana Lee Reynolds born to Mr and Mrs Eugene Reynolds.
Sheriff Hesson distributed gas tax receipts to several counties totaling 1,340 to Henderson, 160 to Leon, 214.80 to Hartford, 483.35 to New Haven, and 6,894.30 to Point Pleasant, as recorded. Hotel operations at Lowe Hotel in Point Pleasant are not requisitioned for housing soldiers, with local plans for January 2-3 and dining room improvements noted.
Willard Grover and son agency reports farm sales in Gallia County. The 200 acre James Elza McDaniel farm along McDaniel Cross Roads in Walnut Township sold to C. L. Silvers of Kentucky for immediate possession. The property includes three building sets and about 125 acres of bottomland by Symmes Creek. Merriman Johnson sold a Racoon below Yellowtown farm to Virgil Northup, who sold to his son in law Howard Fellore now in possession. Francis Beck sold his 137 acre Cage area farm to Clarence McKentucky who takes ownership at once. The property was formerly owned by Carl Myers.
Two marriage licenses issued in Gallipolis include Darrel Racer 26 a farmer and defense worker from Murray and Katie Clark 25 from Thurman. also Jacob Search 19 sailor of Chillicothe and Marjorie Barnes 21 from Sheshire.
Bid by Temple A publicity chief Geasey to join Phillies as traveling secretary rejected. Soccer plans by Eric Schwarcz of New York Americans. A Cincinnati bowling mishap with a dog doggedly interrupting a Christmas frame. Nancy Cowperthwaite tops metropolitan track with 7.8 for a Met record. Ed Danforth urges Bobby Jones for baseball commissioner. plus stray boxing and boxing results notes.
Leonard, stationed at the Sheepshead Bay merchant marine training station, will receive the Edward Neil memorial plaque at Nippert's Brewery tonight during the New York boxing writers annual dinner. Generals and Union Furnace of Hocking County compete as the lighter fights and honors are handed to Beau Jack and Gen. John J. Phelan for meritorious service and other awards.
Iowa Hawkeyes drop from 73 to 47 point pace in Big Ten play as Clayton Wilkerson leads with 32 points. Northwestern’s Max Morris tops scoring with 92 in five games, while Indiana and Ohio State post strong averages. Iowa defense stands out with 14.6 points allowed per game, though team total sits near conference par.
Local notices report Army news as Clarence Newton, son of Mr and Mrs George Newton, was wounded in action in Belgium after induction on June 22 and training at Ft. McClellan. Other items note representatives visiting relatives, health updates on Eva Randant, May Hill, and Mrs Vinnie Baker. A cellar accident injures Florence Huffman but no bones are broken.
Pomeroy defeated Wellston 44 to 37 to stay in a three way SEC lead with Athens and Gallipolis. Coach Pearl Williams praised the team for all out effort as Stanley led scoring with 12 points and Lehen added 10. The Panthers led all four quarters and stood tied for first after the first round of league play.
Dexter social items include Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wree spending schooling leave with relatives, Dr. James Stansbury treating a horse for W. H. Swan, and meeting Cash Braley at the Amos store. Mrs. Lena Saxton ill and visiting near Rutland, W. R. Amos traveling to Akron to join son and daughter in law, Mrs. Glada Davis and Pvt. Robert Davis visiting Emmet Davis home, Victoria Tyler recovering from a fall, and news of J. D. McCann illness at Mrs. G. B. Davis’s Cuntonville home.
Mr Smith shifts his printing equipment from Candy company as work continues on an alterations program. He notes personal items and camera marks were looted, and believes a est in her to mae out Ta of he jem remains. Sgt Daniel D Don Reese reports relatives and a hospital stay in England for an injured leg. Rice throwing at weddings symbolizes hopes for a fruitful union.
Sheriff E. Hatfield reported letters from P. D. McCreedy a former state highway patrolman in Gallia who is convalescing in a French hospital and from Blaine Mohr son of Mrs Stella Mohr serving with American troops in Belgium. Mrs Ida M Kennedy of Rodney was informed by the War Department that her son Staff Sergeant Gerald F Kennedy is missing in action since December 31 in Belgium after three years in service with overseas time.
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