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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1944
Page
2
A damaged OCR fragment lists products and brands like Green Asparagus Spearmint beans peas potatoes and various canned goods. Mentions include Sherman Williams paint lines and a third floor note with scattered shop items and prices, reflecting a crowded storefront ad page.
Official notice from the Ohio War History Commission confirms the death of Paul Joseph Ward of Portland Meigs County after being reported missing in action on November 8 1942. Born February 2 1917 Ward was the son of Charles Edward Ward and Frances Virginia Cochran. He joined the Army February 7 1940 served with armored infantry at Fu Knox and trained at Pt Dix Ni Jo going overseas in November 1942. The notice notes a family, including brother Ray Ward in the Marines and sister Josie Jackson, and quotes his mother Frances Cochran expressing pride and sorrow. Ward is among Meigs County families approached by Howell Gold Star Father for the commission’s work surveying World War II service records.
Evangelist Rev. James Carder will start a revival at the Rutland Mission at 7 30 p m Sunday night January 30. The meetings run through February 13 with special music added as an feature.
The report notes sales of stamps and bonds before the close of the drive. Since school opened in September, sales have amounted to $9,523.48. The figures reflect ongoing district activity during the drive and the broader program in place.
Johnnie Woods known as the human fly is booked for a return show by Feeney-Bennett Post American Legion in Middleport. Friday at 8 pm he will descend from the top of the Lax Salle Hotel to raise funds for overseas service men, reversing his usual descent order and promising a dangerous stunt.
White Dove Council No. 134 met at Redman Hall Tuesday evening with Mrs Edith Hood as prophet and other officers named. The installation deputy Mrs Hood presided for the year and the group listed roles including keeper of records and collector of wampum.
Pomeroy Social Notes covers Drew Webster Post Auxiliary welcomes Frances Beards and Genevieve Hofner as new members. Auxiliary membership reaches 75. plans public games party on Thursday night February 3 with sandwiches and coffee. Gratitude expressed for saved sales stamps aiding disabled veterans wheelchairs. Prize donated by Maude Grueser awarded to Elia Longnette. Next meeting hosts listed. Post-meeting outing to Blue & Grey Confectionery for refreshments. Women’s Auxiliary Grace Episcopal Church to meet Friday afternoon. Theodorus Council Daughters of America called meeting to prep for state councillor visit. Pomeroy Personal items note Forest Run host Mrs John Bailey entertaining Wildwood Garden Club, nurse Margaret Stanley visiting family, and local social visits. High school dance sponsored by SAA on Friday evening.
Middleport residents learn Paul Johnson is appointed as night patrol man and temporary merchant police until the Middleport Council meets the first Monday in February, succeeding Ernest Burton. Dancing hours will be 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. after the Middleport Pomeroy game. Several relatives and friends visit and travel between Syracuse New Haven Chester Columbus Charleston and Nellis for family gatherings and illness notices.
The WCTU met at United Methodist Church Tuesday evening with a candlelight devotional led by Mrs. Joe Cook and others. The theme was Prayer Faith and Devotion, readings were shared, and temperance literature and religious calendars were distributed in schools.
Notes show Miss Keimer Miss Eva Simms and Miss Lucy Gibbs discussing women’s importance topics. Next meeting of the group will be held at the Federated Church next month.
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