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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1942
Page
2
Few Changes Noted in Gallipolis City Schools Staff
Gallipolis voters see a largely stable teaching roster with a new high principal to be elected. The Kananga School vacancy may be filled at a special board session. salary talks and bus transportation also on the agenda. Enrollment rises to 1390 pupils, 1457 this past month, with 125 more due to war defense workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Board of Education
E. E. Higgins
Kananga
Marshall Boggs
Elizabeth Breining
Elizabeth Carnes
Katherine Kircher
Harland Martin
Dorothy Rondamour
Charles Swanson
Elizabeth Shough
Edward Wise
George Blackburn
Jane Cating
Richard Downs
Christena Fife
Mary Ellen Foster
Elizabeth Kratz
Henry Norman
Aldeth Robinson
Ronald Williams
Mildred Wise
Katherine Wolfe
Osa Baird
Anne Bradbury
Harold Brown
Co. M. Davis
Maye Davis
Ben Bachus
Ben Evans
Elaine Fulton
Mildred Gilman
Norma Johnston
May Kelly
Ruth Martin
Marie Meal
Ruth Miller
Catherine Morrison
Lola Rupe
Isabel Scott
Lawrence Smeitzer
Garnet Stringfellow
Dwight Wetherholt
Eulah Wiliams
Anna Wiseman
Clara Werman
George Gilmore
Kathryn Sheets
Marie Langdon
Elva Nibert
Jean Ones
Margaret Noel
Irene Schanz
War Defense Workers
Elizath Carter
Will Resume Sugar Ration On June 8
Sugar rationing for canning ended at the courthouse in Gallia County Tuesday night and will resume in county community centers on Monday. E G Royer says canning sugar certificates are issued at Rio Grande and possibly other sites to meet the strawberry emergency with courthouse as main issuance point. Rural principals and designated personnel will visit the county agent's office Friday and Saturday for supplies and instructions and centralized high schools will serve as headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
E. G. Royer
Rio Grande
Columbus
Point Pleasant Water and Light Co Sale Reported Pending
Point Pleasant Water and Light Co a subsidiary of Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co reportedly plans to sell its Mason and Jackson county properties to Appalachian Power Co. Pending approvals from West Virginia Public Service Commission the Federal Power Administration and the Securities and Exchange Commission the deal involves transmission lines stations and distributing systems across Southern West Virginia Western Virginia and Eastern Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Federal Power Administration
Securities and Exchange Commission
Pub- Light Co
Wat
Ashton
Hartford
Mason
Henderson
New Haven
Letart
Mason County
North Ravenswood
Sandyville
Jackson County
Saa Ice
Ravenswood
Point Pleasant Water and Light Co
J. 8. Spencer
Ohio
Laxin
Putnam County
Robertaburg
Philo
Appalachian
Lakin State Hospital
Leon
Root Diggers Pay Rises Amid War Market Fluctuations
In Gallipolis wild root gatherers earn two to five and six dollars daily as local dealers buy medicinal roots. Gin seng futures plunge to two dollars due to export hurdles to China and Russia. Yellow root brings 2.50 per pound, mayapple wild ginger and bloodroot climb to eight cents per pound, up sharply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
China
Russia
Bradbury Named Assistant to County Superintendent
H Bion Bradbury, longtime teacher and former county schools superintendent, begins a two year term as assistant to Superintendent J D McKinley at a salary of 1800 dollars annually. Bradbury previously served as principal of the Mercerville schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
H. Bion Bradbury
J. D. McKinley
Bradbury
Mercerville
Visit to Grace Methodist Church by visiting minister
Rev. J. L. Stephenson, retired Methodist minister from Bidwell, will conduct Sunday worship at Grace Methodist Church while Pastor Rev. W. Scott Westerman attends the Ohio Conference sessions in Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
J. L. Stephenson
Bidwell
Grace Methodist Church
W. Scott Westerman
Ohio
Springfield
Gallipolis Social Notes Highlight Local Gatherings
Gallipolis social column reports Morfield Advisory Council meeting hosted by Mr and Mrs Maurice Thomas with devotion led by Mrs C V Ward. A wiener roast and swimming party occurred on Campaign Creek with local youths listed as attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Maurice Thomas
Morfield
Campaign Creek
Delcie Reynolds
Alberta Price
Marie
Elsie Bush
Albert
Gerald Wagner
Clyde
James Bush
Bob
Bill
Ray Price
Garland Robinson
Darrell McClaskey
Keith Hamilton
Forty Apply For Children’s Home Posts
Gallipolis reports about forty married couples and more likely applying for positions at the Children’s Home. A civil service exam is set for June 26 at the courthouse. preferred candidates are ages 30 to 50 with child training, farm and home management knowledge, and health certificates. Salaries are $60 and $40 monthly with full maintenance. R. O. Gilmore, a board trustee member, leads the home temporarily until posts are filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Civil Service Commission
R. O. Gilmore
Children’s Home
May Business Brisk In Probate Court
May business was brisk in probate court as 290 persons sought birth certificates or corrections in registrations, netting the county 418 dollars. Fees for 150 marriage licenses totaled 300 dollars, with other court fees adding 106 dollars, bringing the month’s grand total to 825 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
J.S. Clark
Will Marry Evans and Evans in Gallipolis Notice
Licensed to wed John A. Evans 21 and Josephine Evans 21 of Point Pleasant. George M. Snodgrass 55 and Goldie May Epling 40 of Cheshire. Charles A. Persinger 21 and Eva M. Worksm an 21 of Poca West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
John A. Evans
Josephine Evans
Point Pleasant
George M. Snodgrass
Goldie May Epling
Cheshire
Charles A. Persinger
Eva M. Worksman
Poca
W. Va
Addison teen hospitalized after horse kick in Gallipolis
Arnold Spurlock a 15 year old resident of Addison Township is hospitalized for head injuries from a horse kick. One eye is said to be affected by the blow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Arnold Spurlock
Addison Township
A& Horse
Three-Minute Blast Tuesday Tests Raid Warning Whistle
Gallipolis residents heard a three minute fire whistle at noon to test air raid readiness. The drill site is the state hospital boiler room. Officials fear the test may not reliably signal. a city blackout planned Friday will restrict lights and traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
State Hospital
Kanauga
Addison
Mrs Ed ward Foglesong hosts shower for Miss Sally Lou Musgrave
Social notes from Pt Pleasant recount a Viand Street shower for Miss Sally Lou Musgrave ahead of her June 10 wedding to John William Steenbergen. Attending guests include Mrs Clyde W Tallman of Charleston and numerous local residents as roses and lilies decorate the rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Edward Foglesong
Viand Street
Sally Lou Musgrave
John William Steenbergen
Foglesong
Clyde W. Tallman
Charleston
Miss Musgrave
William Steenbergen
Maggie Johnson
Cary Howard Rayburn
W. H. Howard
Ella Howard
Florence Howard
R. F. Somerville
C. W. VanMatre
Jean Haynes
George Musgrave
F. G. Musgrave
Raymond Musgrave
Charlies Musgrave
Clara Goodwin
Ray Greensler
Edith Riffle
Ethel Riffie
Earl Gibbs
Marion Foglesong
Mabel Yeaguer
W. C. Cochran
Musgrave
Tallman
Three Arrested On Minor Charges In Point Pleasant
C W Winfrey and James E Spicer of Eccles were arrested for drunkenness over the weekend by Officers Morrison and Redman. Virginia Doss appeared in Magistrate Sam Taylor's court charged with drunkenness and fighting and was fined 15 dollars and costs. her mother paid the sums and she was released. Ed Juhling of Hartford underwent a major surgical operation Tuesday at Holtzer Hospital. his condition was reported satisfactory late last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
C. W. Winfrey
James E. Spicer
Eccles
Morrison
Redman
Virginia Doss
Sam Taylor
Ed Juhling
Hartford
Holtzer Hospital
Property Is Sold in Gallipolis near Court Street
Residence once owned by the late T. C. Thomason on Court Street has been sold to Robert Rees. Rees runs an adjacent auto service station and plans to convert the structure into apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
T. C. Thomason
Court St
Robert Rees
Rees
Desertion Claim in Thaxton Divorce Petition
Gallipolis filing states Marvin Thaxton seeks divorce from his wife alleging repeated interference by her relatives and final desertion from the home, with no further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Marvin Thaxton
Baptist Church to Vote on New Pastor Tonight
Members of the Gallipolis Baptist congregation are called to a special assembly at 7 30 this evening to vote on a permanent pastor. The session is expected to name the new pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Sued for Divorce in Gallipolis
Jesse McGuire a farm laborer is charged with neglect in a divorce petition filed by his wife. They are parents of two children. Notice of appointment Foster B Cornwell Athens Ohio Special Counsel for Thomas J Merbert Attorney General has been appointed Administrator of the Estate of Lillie Hunter Waterloo Township Athens County Ohio Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated May 9 1942. Francis White Probate Judge of said County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Jesse McGuire
Foster B Cornwell
Athens
Ohio
Thomas J. Merbert
Lillie Hunter
Waterloo Township
Athens County
Francis White
Said
Hot Weather Keeps Up Since Late May In Point Pleasant
Local weather observer E C Winger reports temperatures above 90 degrees since May 28 in Point Pleasant. The week brought a high of 93 on Monday and 92 on Tuesday, with this year’s peak reaching 95 on May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
E. C. Winger
Council Approves Carnival at Harmon Field Grounds
The City Council granted Marks Brothers permission to present carnival attractions from June 29 to July 4. Harmon Field is the likely carnival ground. Attending officials included Mayor Krodel, City Clerk Bradshaw, City Solicitor Johnson, and council members Melrose Hardin Quilin Cheesebrew Gaskins Riffle Oliver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Marks Brothers
Harmon Field
Krodel
Bradshaw
Johnson
R. H. Melrose
R. M. Hardin
C. H. Quilin
Claude Cheesebrew
J. E. Gaskins
Frank Riffle
N. A. Oliver
Mason County Wool Shipped Today On Way To Freight Car
Mason County wool growers await inspection by a state Extension Department specialist at Union Station siding. The 1942 clip will be loaded directly into a freight car under supervision of county agent C. C. Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County Wool Growers Association
Extension Department of
the State
Union Station
C. C. Anderson
Attempted Robbery of Office Halted in Point Pleasant
In Point Pleasant nearly all soldiers were at a banquet when a robber entered a downtown office and seized a money bag about $300. The money later recovered and shots fired in the alley behind the barracks. A man in uniform was reportedly disarmed at the clubhouse amid confusion. Investigators, possibly federal, were on the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Smith
Carrick Drug Co
Messenger
Fifth St
FBI
United States Marshal's Office
Second
Main ‘Sts
Bats Carry Only One Young Per Birth
The observation notes that bats produce a single offspring and carry it with them, highlighting their altricial reproduction and prolonged maternal care.
Itchy Pimples Kill Romance Ad Claims Relief with Ointment
An old advertisement asserts itchy pimples ruin romance and promotes Peterson's Ointment for quick relief. It claims the product soothes eczema, red blotches, and irritated skin, with a money back guarantee after one application. It also touts foot soothing benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Births Report in Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant reports two births at the Eshhenaur Clinic. A son to Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Nog Leon weighs ten and a quarter pounds. A son to Mr. and Mrs. John Rep. Ferry weighs eight pounds four and three quarters. Dr. reports the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Gaskins, Helen Elizabeth as mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Eshhenaur Clinic
Gilbert Nog Leon
John Haneleys
John Rep.co“ Ferry
Helen Elizabeth Gaskins
Drilling Near Leon Reaches 800 Feet at Matheny Farm
The Cab Gas Company's No. 1 well on the Daniel Matheny farm four miles east of Leon was reported drilling at 800 feet at the week end. Early difficulty in setting the first string of casing appears to have been overcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Point
Cab? Gas Company
Daniel Matheny
Leon
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