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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1942

Page

10

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Red Cross War Campaign Led by Gallia County Officials

Gallipolis Red Cross meeting reports war relief donations reaching 4250 with 5000 goal in sight. 1941 official family unanimously reelected: Higgins chair, Shuler treasurer, Moch recording secretary, Booth executive secretary. Highlights include first aid, water safety, sewing and knitting, roll call, and plans for volunteer enrollment and nursing classes. More than 100 enrolled in first aid classes and 200 more expected.

Gallipolis Red Cross Methodist Galila County EF. E. Higgins Margaret Shuler Joe Moch C. W. Booth B. Huntington Higgins Pearl Harbor Department Howard Hardway Gilbert Bush W. P. Beall C. C. Byers S. B. Huntington Miss Shuler Booth Army First Aid

Board Adopts 1942 Budget with Military Garment Exports

The report states 200 pounds of yarn were turned into garments for shipment abroad and 65 pounds bought for manufacture into U S soldiers garments. More will follow. The 1942 budget, prepared by the board, proposes expenditures of 1504.70 dollars and was adopted unanimously.

Social Notes from Kananga and District Happenings

Lizzie Adams and grandson Clare Adams visited Pomeroy while Harry Raike Prudence Lan ing and Green guests stayed with the ill B D Raike. Bible Class No 2 met at Mrs Peter Stace with Mrs Alice Perry leading devotionals and readings. Ira Hall and Knapp of Bluefield WV visited the Vickers home. Homer Comstock left for Pittsburgh to join the Steamer Reliance. Kenneth Raike and Ella Day wed. John Jr Lee and Thelma McCarley also married. Ward couple moved from Gallipolis to the Wagner apartments.

Kanauga Lizzie Adams Clare Adams Pomeroy Harry Raike Greenup Prudence Laning Green Portsmouth B. D. Raike Peter Stace Alice Perry Ira Hall Knapp Bluefield W. Va John Vickers Homer Comstock Pittsburgh Reliance Kenneth Raike Luella Day John Jr. Lee Thelma McCarley Woodrow Ward Gallipol S Wagner

Logan Rotary hears Dr Simiele on infantile paralysis

Logan physician Dr Victor Simiele spoke to the Logan Rotary Club at the White House on Monday evening. His talk titled Treatment of Infantile Paralysis from the Medical Viewpoint outlined local campaign leadership and past fund distribution efforts in the county.

Logan Victor Simiele Logan Rotary Club White House George E. Carr Simiele

Grateful for Help in Collection of Waste Paper

Logan H. Fe. Kirk, executive director of civilian defense, thanks residents for cooperation in the waste paper campaign conducted in Logan Saturday. He urges continued saving of waste paper as another canvass will be made soon by another organization. He also suggests collecting and selling scrap metals to local dealers promptly.

Logan H. FE. Kirk Civilian Defense Logan

Local Hospital Admissions and Hocking County League Result

Mrs James Reedy of N Mulberry Street and Mrs Ernest Hoplite of Logan were admitted for major operations at Cherrington and Logan hospitals respectively. Mr and Mrs Arch Allison of Logan Route 2 welcomed a son born Monday. Laurelville defeated Rockbridge 33 to 32 in two overtimes in Hocking County League action Saturday night.

Logan James Reedy N. Mulberry Cherrington Hospital Ernest Hoplite Arch Allison Laurelville Rockbridge

Mt Zion WSCS holds all day Springfield Township meeting

Mrs. Hal Schwartzwalder hosted eighteen Mt Zion United community women for a full day gathering at her Springfield Township home. Officers elected for the coming year include Mrs. Charles V Ward president, Mrs. Ed Matthews vice president, Mrs. Elwood Trainer secretary, and Mrs. George Keith treasurer. A noon covered dish luncheon followed a brief afternoon program and cards were sent to ill members.

Gallipolis Hal Schwartzwalder Mt. Zion Wscs Springfield Township Charles V. Ward Ed Matthews Elwood Trainer George Keith Theodore McCutcheon Harry Kent Wonga Evan Rees Shelby Roberts Richard Amos Adams F. K. Mills Oscar Rodgers Paul Grover Clara June Ward Frank Brothers Mary Kelton Charles Ward Helen Womeldorff Schwartzwalder

Chambersburg WSCS meeting at Mrs Dewitt home

Eleven members and guests attended a Friday gathering of the Chambersburg WSCS at the home of Mrs. Jennie Dewitt. Lunch was served and social time followed. Rev and Mrs H Wayne DeWolfe will entertain the group February 5.

Chambersburg Wscs Jennie Dewitt H. Wayne DeWolfe

Club gatherings highlight local society schedule

Tonight Mrs. C L Masters hosts Pem broke Club and the English o% are entertained at Mrs. W J Niday’s home. Thursday night the Philomathean Club meets at Mrs. Gilbert P Bush’s residence.

C. L. Masters Pembroke Club W. J. Niday Philomathean Club Gilbert P. Bush

Red Cross Drives Log 20th Century County Donations

Red Cross war relief contributions in Logan area reached 1144.25 toward a 7000 quota. Business district from Market to Mulberry contributed 170.50 and Main Street south side 213.50. Jl Elberfeld Sears Roebuck and Co and staff gave 31.25 while Greendale Mineral Co donated 25. Organization gifts included Wednesday Nite Sewing Club 1 Logan Squaw Club 2 and Franklin Kerr Guild 3. Numerous firms reported 100 percent participation including Eberst and Brandt Barber Shop J C Penney Co Morris Stores Farmers and Merchants Bank Case Drug Store Luckoff Store Charles Frasure Comly Jurgies Work Bros and others. Volunteers named include Hobart Steele Glenn Freeman George Burberry J R Burgess and others. Co chairmen met Monday to plan broader county drive.

Ployes Charles Frasure Comly Jurgies Work Bros Marve Martin Charles Bell Union Clothing Co Fred Carpenter Edward St. Clair J. F. McGrady, Jr Citizens Insurance Co George Elias Evelyn Ellinger Roger W. Friend J. H. Barker Ellis Lodge Fox Meat Market Hansel Bros Harry J. Stevenson Insurance Co Karl Poling FSA Elberfelds Sanderson Harness George Schwenke George Allas Clem Dowling Schmitter Ambrose Hotel Chris Hall Hardware Faye Nihiser Paul Schrader Cooks Rowing Alley Dan W. James Rarick Furniture Sportsman Red Cross Hobart Steele Glenn Freeman George Burberry J. R. Burgess Lucy Nill Ethel Loomis John Fauble A. C. Ludwig Stanley Howdyshell

Single Bid For Coal At Plant. No Power Bid

Logan service director R R Loomis received one bid to furnish coal for the water plant for the coming year starting February 1. George Walker of Haydenville bid 1 95 per ton run of mine coal. Ohio Power Co offered no bid. No bids were received for electrical current. The matter goes to council for action.

Logan—Service R. R. Loomis George Walker Haydenville Ohio Power Co Council

Motorist Heavily Fined by Mayor in Logan

George Stanley of this city was fined $100 and costs by Mayor Denzil Weitner after police arrested him Sunday night on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. He will be certified for suspension of driving rights.

Logan George Stanley Denzil Weitner

Logan Recreation star Earl Stevens tops league with 233

Earl Stevens of Logan Recreation leads the Business Men's League scoring with 233 points this week while Les Reinswelli topped last week with 255.

LOGAN Earl Stevens Logan Recreation Les Reinswelli

Logan Volunteering at Selective Service Office

Volunteers including George Lewis Reynolds appeared at the Selective Service Office in Logan to sign up for immediate action into military service.

Logan Logan George Lewis Reynolds Nelsonville Selective Service Office

Logan Supt Samuel Dilllon Meets Ohio Education Officials

Logan superintendent Samuel H. Dillon visited Columbus on Monday to confer with State Department of Education officials about local school matters.

Logan Samuel H. Dillon Columbus State Department of Education

Victory Book Campaign Seeks Additions in Logan

Logan public library reports about 500 books donated for the Victory Book Campaign. Residents are asked to survey personal libraries and donate spare books for service members. Most books donated are in good condition and ready for distribution.

Logan

Absent Ballot Applications Filed for Special Election

Applications were received Monday for absent ballots from James Primmer Fr Sam Huston Texas Theo J Good Dayton and William R Primmer Camp Wheeler Georgia. All reside in Good Hope Township and are eligible to vote in the February 10 special election.

Lolan James Primmer Sam Huston Texas Theo. J. Good Dayton William R. Primmer Camp Wheeler Georgia Good Hope Township

WPA Crew Starts Street Work On West Zanesville Area

The city WPA crew began work Monday on unimproved streets and alleys west of Zanesville Ave. The 60 men are under supervisor Goss Inboden and will be engaged for several weeks.

Logan WPA Zanesville Ave Goss Inboden

Charges of speeding filed against two Logan men

Logan police report that two men were charged with speeding after being taken into custody Monday by State Highway Patrolmen Russell Mc Neill of Columbus and Adam L Nash. They were fined $5 and costs each by Mayor Denzil Welt ner.

Logan Russell McNeill Columbus Adam L. Nash Denzil Weltner

Plan Changes At Kanauga Bridge Soon

Gallipolis reports that West Virginia plans changes to the Silver Bridge over the Ohio River at Kanauga including removal of the toll house at the West Virginia end. Most steel for a new bridge floor is on site but construction has not started.

Gallipolis Ohio River Kanauga West Virginia Ohio West Virginia-Ohio Bridge Co

Aged Woman Henrietta Henking Dies in Athens State Hospital

Miss Henrietta Henking aged 87 died Sunday night at Athens State Hospital where she had been a patient for about 50 years. Funeral services were held here this afternoon with burial in Pine Street Cemetery. Surviving relatives are only nieces.

Gallipolis Henrietta Henking Athens State Hospital Pine Street

Rev. Ewing Aids at Bricker Funeral

Rev W Edgar Ewing attended the funeral of Mrs Laura King Bricker mother of Ohio's governor at First Christian Church Mt Sterling He is from this county and is father of Price Ewing a faculty member at Rio Grande College.

Gallipolis Laura King Bricker Ohio First Christian Church Mt. Sterling W. Edgar Ewing This County Price Ewing Rio Grande College

Attempted Burglary Reported by Police

GALLIPOLIS An attempted burglary at the office of Maggied Bros Vine street junk dealers early Monday resulted in no loss according to police It is believed the prowlers sought a stock of automobile tires stored there and the company will station a night watchman there

Gallipolis Maggied Bros Vine Street

Motor Car Stamp Sale Reported Heavy

GALLIPOLIS The local post office sold 700 motor tax stamps by noon Saturday the entire supply and none remained until today. Stamp seekers were directed to smaller county offices where stamps could be obtained during the interim.

Gallipolis

Burial set for Ewington woman after hospital death

Mrs. George Tyler 68 of Ewington died in Holzer Hospital Sunday night. Funeral rites at Vinton Baptist Church followed by burial in Vinton Memorial Park Wednesday afternoon. Survivors include husband, daughter Kathleen, son Keith, and several siblings. she was a Morgan Township native, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewin Kent.

T. S. Berridge Norma Columbus C. A. Welsh North Lima E. G. Roger Robert O’dell Howard Warwick F. O. Plymale I. J. Karl Huntington G. G. Kincon State Hospital Frank Haskins and J. P. Haskins Howe McCormick Charleston Lillian Catzen C. S. Satzen Grace Irion Frank Irion Raccoon Island Marguerite Morgan Evelyn Jones Stewart A. Clendenin William Larry John Lutz Barbara Wayne Lutz Rutland J. C. Watts Covington Mary, Millie Artie Watts Gallipolis George Tyler Ewington Holzer Hospital Vinton Memorial Park Vinton Baptist Church Kathleen Keith

Kerr District Resident Dies in Mt Zion Church Services

Funeral services for Mrs. Lowell Kemper age 38 a Kerr district resident were held Monday at Mt Zion Church with Rev J L Stephenson and interment in the churchyard cemetery She is survived by her husband two sons a daughter her parents Mr and Mrs Wallace Jackson and a sister Mrs Herbert Myers of Gallipolis

Gallipolis Lowell Kemper Kerr District Mt. Zion Church J. L. Stephenson

Licensed To Marry In Multiple West Virginia Pairs

Marriage license issuances are listed for Rodney Sorrell and Dessie Sharp both 21 from New Lexington. Paul Cunningham 28 and Marjorie Lane 24 from Charleston. Herman Holstein 42 and Helen Means 22 from Owens. Charles Knight 26 and Mildred Asbury 21 from St Albans. C W Heitzman 21 and Betty Robinson 18 from Charleston. Virgil Scragg 23 and Hazel Clutter 22 from Charleston.

Gallipolis Rodney Sorrell Dessie Sharp New Lexington Paul Cunningham Marjorie Lane Charleston Herman Holstein Helen Means Owens W. Va Charles Knight Mildred Asbury St. Albans C. W. Heitzman Betty Robinson Virgil Scragg Hazel Clutter

Sues for Divorce Filed by Mrs. Stanley Fulton

Gallipolis reports a divorce action alleging desertion by Stanley Fulton. The plaintiff claims he abandoned her in Galion Ohio in late 1940.

Gallipolis Stanley Fulton Galion Ohio

Victory Book Drive Under Way in Gallipolis

Gallipolis launches a Victory Book collection for Gallia County. Depositories include White's Flower Shop Kerr Neal Walgreens Gillingham Drug Stores Public Library Manning's Grocery and Gallipolis Airport. Rural stations at Rio Grande Thurman Thyne ner and more to come. Goal: 3000 books by March 1 for army and navy posts. Books must be well conditioned and suitable for service members.

Gallipolis Gallia County Kenneth Davis White’s Flower Shop Gallia Iron and Wrecking Co Kerr, Neal, Walgreen Gillingham Public Library Manning’s Grocery Rio Grande Thurman Thiyener Davis

Gallia County Leaders Study Farm Help Dilemma

Gallia County rural groups convene to tackle the farm labor shortage caused by military training calls and higher wartime wages. They debate releasing rural high school students ages 15 to 18 for spring work on home acreage to boost food production amid machine and transport restrictions.

Gallipolis Gallia County Boards of Education

Unlicensed Dogs Destroyed in Gallia County

Gallia County dog warden John Johnson says 26 unlicensed dogs were impounded and destroyed in the first three weeks of January. County Auditor E. D. Keeler reports about 1000 dogs in the county lack license tags, and the warden expects to capture a large portion of that number.

Gallipolis John Johnson E. D. Keeler

Royal and Select Masters Degree Exemplified by Trowel Council

Trowel Council of Jackson will present an exemplification of the Royal and Select Masters Degree Thursday at 7 20 p m in the Masonic Temple. A buffet supper will follow the ritual program, announced by E E Caldwell master of the local organization.

Gallipolis Trowel Council of Jackson Masonic Temple E. E., Caldwell

No Property Loss After Gallipolis Chimney Fire

A chimney fire at the home of Noah Calhoun on Second and Sycamore Streets in Gallipolis burned out Monday afternoon with the fire department extinguishing the blaze and causing no property loss.

Gallipolis Noah Calhoun Second and Sycamore Sts

Purse Lost by Mrs. Charles Shafer in Murray City

Mrs Charles Shafer Jr reported to Police Chief Lew Reynolds that she lost her purse during a visit to Murray City. The purse contained between 45 and 50 dollars and identification papers.

Logan Charles Shafer, Jr Murray City Lew Reynolds

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