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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1943

Page

6

Doll Taylor Held in Jail At Gallipolis

A bail bond set for Doll Taylor 42 in Gallia County in a case tied to the fatal shooting of Leroy Mertelace. The warrant issued March 3 cites unlawful and malicious actions. attorney Henry W. Cherrington represents the defendant.

Dolls Taylor Gallipolis Gallimolis Lely Teyie Galle Jeti Thoretey Leroy Mertetlace Cormplaus Sailie Mitchell Leroy Michel Eho Westy Mera Aiove Sycamere Thorelay Henry W. Cherrington Leroy Purneers Came Tre Gailia

Labor Ca Faces Disputed Points Over Union Organizing

In California labor reports, agency responsibility is debated as union spokesmen claim no real progress. Chemical Defense Corps workers say several days of delays compelled War Labor Boards to act, citing concerns in organizing employees.

Ganize Chemical Defense Corps

Miss Lowlee Evers Cast in Brief Muse Comedy

Miss Lowlee Evers a senior at Ohio University and daughter of Mr and Mrs J E Evans Jr is cast in Brief Muse a whimsical comedy by Emmet Lavery The play features a si cast and will be presented at the Rev and Mrs Walter Evans Jr and daughter Joanita arrive from Kentucky for two weeks with Mrs Evers parents Buell Neal arrives from Norfolk Virginia to spend time with his parents Mr and Mrs Ire Neal Dr H B Thomas E G Royer

Lowlee Evers Ohio University J. E Evans Jr Emmet Lavery Walter Evans, Jr Joanita Lemtavite Morfolk Ire Neal Mr. Neal Norfolk H. B. Thomas E. G. Royer

Gallia County Probate Court Happenings

Gallia County notes report estate releases and appointments in probate court. Edward Tucker’s Green Township estate released from administration. Edna Thaxton named executrix of her late husband’s estate. Rose Thaxton of Morgan Township noted as beneficiary. A marriage license issued for Ememett Hetzer Jr of Clovis New Mexico and Sadie Lee Mellert of Cheshire. Earl Alice Fraley named administratrix of John E Fraley estate. Loren W Fraley and Charles B Stevers act as sureties for a $1000 bond.

Gallipolis Edward Tucker Green Township Edna Thaxton Husbend Rose Thaxton Morgan Township John E. Fraley Gallipolia Loren W. Fraley Charlies B. Stevers

Births and admissions at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis

New patients at Holzer Hospital include Mrs Kinecah who birthed a toy at 9 35 am Tuesday and Mrs Keils who gave birth at 9 25 2 am Tuesday. Names across Gallipolis Oak Hill Pt Pleasant and Henderson appear with surgeries medical care and discharges listed for multiple individuals.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital W. K. Kinecah Iseiah Gates Gallipoli Pex Roberts Brady Rice Jackson Eugene Saunders John Coleman Pleasant W. Va Bart Boggs Oak Hill Edward Keils Fon Wildemay Jones Sudent Gallipolia Preston Parsons Racine R. D Willian Morris Pt. Pleasant C. Po Edmiston Vinton Sherman McGuire Columbus Evelyn Ruby Madeline Hysell Denver Hysell Pomeroy RD Dudley Shackelford Brady Rice Carrie Sterrett Henderson

Tips for Tired Eyes Treatment From Fece

A fragmented note recommends eye care for fatigue using soothing agents. It mentions exposure to light, comforting baths with Levootz, and a calming regimen to reduce burning and inflammation. The text praises the remedy and references peers and a product name in garbled form.

Thessands

Young Boy Held For Robbery At Manning Grocery

Gallipolis report: a thirteen year old boy crawled into Manning Grocery through an open door and stole cash. Deputy Sheriff Great Long tracked him two miles on Mil Creek Road to a lumber pile near the dairy barn where he was found. The youth had been placed on probation earlier.

Gallipolis Manning Second End Mil Creek Great Long Billie Wscene Clarence Manning Mary Wall Rsbhey Iaves Wiliam P Cherrington

American Legion To Elect Officers Sunday

Gallia County area units prepare for the Eighth District Conference of the American Legion next Sunday at 1 30 PM in Gallipolis Legion Hall. District Commander Ott Sharp of McArthur presides and leads the election of a successor. A West Virginia Legionnaire will deliver the principal address. All members in Gallia County and the district are urged to attend.

Gallipolis American Legion Legion Hell Ott Sharp McArthur West Virginia

Gallia Girl Enjoys Navy Life on First Shore Leave

Irene Keltor from Gallia who has enlisted in the WAVES writes of her first shore leave in New York City. She toured the city with fellow WAVES, visiting historic sites and seeing friends Mildred Mills and Florence Niedziewicki who report liking their new work. Missston enlisted in June.

Gallipolis Irene Keltoree The WAVES New York City Mildred Mills Florence Niedsweicki Missston

Feed Conservation Meeting To Be Held

A feed conservation meeting will be held at the Cam Brian Hotel in Jackson on Friday. All agricultural agents and farmers are invited to attend. The program will be arranged by John B. Witton, representative of Purinal Milling Company.

Gallipolis Cambrian Hotel Jackson John B. Witton Purinal Miling Company

Divorce suit filed charging neglect in Gallipolis

Edna Roberts files for divorce from Russell Roberts in Common Pleas Court. Married October 19 1942 in Meigs County. Plaintiff seeks temporary and permanent alimony.

Gallipolis Edna Roberts Common Pleas Russell Roberts Meige County

Gallipolis Auction Produce Market Directors Meet Friday

The board of directors of the Gallipolis Auction Produce Market will hold a meeting Friday evening at o'clock. The agenda and location are not specified in the notice.

Board of Directors Gallipolis

Army Private Held On Paternity Charge In Meigs County

Paul Garnes of the U S Army on furlough was placed in the Meigs County jail on a paternity charge filed by Gloria Sim. He is under bond of 400 dollars and to appear before the Common Pleas Court after a Saturday afternoon justice court trial.

Pomeroy Justice of the Peace Steve Martin Paul Garnes U. S. Army Meigs County Gloria Sim Common Pleas Court

Kanawha County youths released to juvenile court officer

Calvin, Jee and Elmer Smith, Kanawha County youths held since the weekend, were freed to a juvenile court officer yesterday after running away from custody of the court.

Point Pleasant Calvin, Jee Elmer Smith Kanawha County

Resurfacing Project Underway in TNT Reservation Roads

Resurfacing is in progress on roads within the TNT reservation. A bituminous mix is applied to main roads while gravel is used on other sections.

TNT Point Pleasant

Yanks Extend Push as Sicily Battles Continue

Allied forces pressed along the Sicilian coast and inland near Ragusa and Ispica, claiming German and Italian resistance weakened while American troops advanced. Soviet forces counterattacked on the Belgorod-Orel-Kursk front, reporting German losses in tanks and men as the ninth day of heavy fighting ended with extensive battlefield activity and tallies.

Licata Ragusa Taek Sicily Aso Modis Ispica Red Army Belgorod-Orel- Kursk

Williams Interment Made at Lone Oak

POINT PLEASANT The Rev Cc G Billups conducted a brief service at the graveside for Miss Louella Williams who died in a Huntington hospital. Burial followed in Lone Oak Cemetery. She was a daughter of the late Rev and Mrs Hayes Williams and lived here when her father pastored a local church over twenty years ago. She was related to J S Henderson of south of the Kanawha.

Point Pleasant Cc. G. Billups Louella Willams Huntington Lone Oak Cemetery Hayes Williams J. S. Henderson Kanawha

Court Hears Motion in Mason Co School Case in Ripley

Hearing on the quo warranto petition testing Pemsel Starkey’s election to the Mason County board of education was held in Ripley. Judge Lewis H. Miller took the motion under advisement until July 19 after a brief session, as Starkey supporters gathered outside with local officials and residents.

Mason Co Ripley Point Pleasant E. H. Burdette L. L. Caldwell Pemsel Starkey Board of Education Lewis H. Miller the Board Ernest Hesson John McCausland Ivan Bush Fred Rice Staats Clyde McDermitt W. B. Barnett F. B. Lieving Frank Morrison John Wheaton

Potato Blight Not Started by Heat Says Expert

County Agent Anderson quotes Dr. J. G. Leach plant pathologist noting heat worsens prior blight or leafhopper damage but does not start blight. He cites hot dry conditions intensifying injuries and cool rainy weather spreading the blight fungus, urging prompt efficient spraying.

Point Pleasant Anderson J. G. Leach

Attending Meeting of School Chiefs

POINT PLEASANT The state meeting of school superintendents began in Charleston Tuesday afternoon and will close this evening. Mason County Schools are represented by Superintendent Roush Assistant Superintendent Staats Miss Hildreth Armstrong financial secretary and Clyde McDermitt director of attendance.

Point Pleasant Charleston Roush Staats Hildreth Armstrong Clyde McDermitt Mason County

Real Estate Suit Filed in Court

In POINT PLEASANT a chancery suit was filed in the circuit court by Attorney William H. Bardin for Frances R. Cook and others against Rosa Long and 38 defendants to sell the real estate of late Fred Burks, longtime post office janitor. The property value is described as not large.

Point Pleasant William H. Bardin Frances R. Cook Rosa Long Fred Burks Rardin

Point Clinic Reports Vera Cornell Unchanged. Baby Born Nearby

Miss Vera Cornell remained unchanged at Point Clinic yesterday after a dog bite two weeks ago that may have involved rabies. The clinic also reports the birth of a daughter, Carolyn Lee, weighing 6 34 pounds, to Mr and Mrs James Jones of Gallipolis, on Tuesday.

Point Pleasant Vera Cornell Miss Cornell Point Clinic Carolyn Lee James Jones Gallipolis

Mrs O F Jackson serious at son's home

Mrs. O F Jackson remains in serious condition at her son's home on MDhio Street with illness continuing to affect her.

Point Pleasant 0. F. Jackson Mdhio St

First to Register for Liquor Rations in Point Pleasant

Freddie Roseberry topped registrants as Point Pleasant conducted liquor ration registration at the Sixth and Main St store. Mrs W F Machir and Miss Juliet Smith greeted registrants. N A Park and Stuart Burdette issued permits. Earl Gibbs and Boyd Casto handled cashier duties. A per person fee of five cents was charged. About half of the county residents have Food Ration Book No 3, required with Book No 2 for liquor permits. Registration sites in Henderson and New Haven to stay open until August 1.

Point Pleasant Freddie Roseberry W. F. Machir Juliet Smith N. A. Park Stuart Burdette Earl Gibbs Boyd Casto Henderson New Haven

Dave Dickens Celebrates 86th Birthday in Point Pleasant

Dave Dickens marks his 86th birthday in Point Pleasant. A false report yesterday claimed his death. Dickens’ daughter says he is well and plans a quiet day at home at 2213 Main Street.

Point Pleasant Dave Dickens Mark Twain Dickens Main St

Akron return for Dr Frank Stone after visit here

Dr Frank Stone returns to Akron with his mother Mrs J H Stone and brothers Dr Will Stone and Captain C C Stone after a visit in Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant Frank Stone Akron J. H. Stone Will Stone C. C. Stone

Kiwanis Club Biweekly Dinner at Masonic Temple

Lakin Civic Club hosts biweekly Kiwanis dinner at the Masonic Temple 6:30 PM Thursday. A music program is planned. The club sponsors Boy Scout Troop at Lakin Industrial School, 37 members under C. M. Brown, area director, who is in New York for training and will move his family here around August 1.

Point Pleasant Kiwanis Club Masonic Temple Billups Lakin Industrial School C. M. Brown Brown New York

Pimpli Some Don't and Petersons Ointment Ad

Fragmentary ad text touts Pimpli Some Don't and Petersons Ointment for quick relief. Claims to soothe eczema irritation and cracked skin while offering better, faster comfort.

Peterson

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