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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1943
Page
3
Readable fragments indicate a chaotic note naming individuals such as Blackwood Taylor and Russell with phrases about leadership and food. The text lacks coherent context but suggests a ceremony or event with several named persons and roles.
Captain William Fin Smith long associated with Kanawha Dock and Point Pleasant Dry Co died Tuesday night after a heart condition. Born May 25 1866 in Pittsburg he worked on boats between Ohio and New Orleans and later ran docks and harbor works in Point Pleasant. Survived by wife Susan M and children Bessie Vir Jacobson Ed J McKay William R Finley Smith Henry Sid Smith Ray Hartley Smith John W H Smith and siblings. The funeral will be held Friday at 2 30 PM at the Pleasant home in Point Pleasant.
Local notes list residents visiting relatives and traveling furloughs across Huntington and Pleasant areas. Families from Charleston Gallipolis and Columbus share gatherings and summer visits while 4-H clubs report victories and book sales aiding recreation projects.
Mason County 1943 wool pool comprising 4 585 pounds will be assembled and graded at Mason Point Pleasant on Wednesday June 9 noon. C C Anderson county agent says the entire state pool has been sold to a Boston firm at higher prices than 1942. EF L Shaw of the state agriculture dept will supervise and demonstrate wool classification for producers bringing fleeces.
Lambda-Chi Omega Sorority held pledge night in the Moose Club ladies lounge with pledges Mrs. Alice Barr Mrs. Margaret Parsons Miss Virginia Lewis Mrs. Eleanor White and Mrs. Burnice Wilt. Miss Edith Quillin presided briefly as president. Hostesses included Mrs. B W Krodel Mrs. John Clay Hutchinson Mrs. William F Machir and Mrs. Casby Meadows Jr. Strawberry shortcake was served to pledges and numerous attendees. A new baby girl was born Tuesday to Pvt and Mrs Brady Hickman of Monroe Ave with the father at Fort Knox and anticipated furlough. Charles McCombs of South Side was discharged from the Point Clinic.
Mrs. J. B. Couch presided at the Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting of Trinity Church held Tuesday evening. Miss Vera Fadeley was absent ill, and Mrs. A. E. Tulloh led the lesson on Across the Nation with Our Rural Workers. Present were Mrs. Couch and Rev. and Mrs. Tulloh plus a list of members.
Mrs Harry D. Roush hosted the Five Hundred Club at her Viand Street home in Point Pleasant. Guests included Mrs Victor E. S. Park and Mrs Howard Price. Mrs Milton L. Miller held high score. other members present were Mrs Nelson A. Park Mrs Walter A. Windsor Mrs Cary Howard Rayburn Mrs Gertrude Halliday and Mrs Homer Martin.
The Office of Defense Transportation eased tire rules for low-mileage operators. Inspections are now required every 5,000 miles or six months, whichever comes first, replacing the prior schedule of 5,000 miles or every 60 days.
Charles Jewell of New Haven, employed at a defense plant, hit two Hartford youths on a bicycle as he neared the Hartford Coal Company store. John Beard, 19, and Roger Worth, age unknown, were injured and taken to the Mason Clinic. Officials deemed the accident probably unavoidable.
Charles Price alias Jimmy Hood is arrested by Mason County officers at Ripley and returned to Point Pleasant with a 13 year old girl named Deila Price. Price claims he escaped from London Prison Farm and is wanted for a burglary at the Stone residence on the Point Pleasant Ripley Road.
An ad-style fragment markets TEOL a penetrating fungicide for athlete’s foot. It claims Germ imbeds deeply and promises faster germ elimination with full strength application. Local availability mentioned at Quicks Adv.
Curry the caretaker says Mansion House and Tu-Endie-Wei Park are restored and ready for visitors. Colonel Charles Lewis Chapter DAR will meet there Saturday afternoon. Monument base repairs are pending consideration by the park commission.
Will Graduate POINT PLEASANT Mr and Mrs Harry D Roush travel to Harrisonburg Virginia for commencement exercises at Madison College for Women Their daughter Barbara Jean earns a bachelor of science in business education degree.
Trix Caudill a Henderson merchant was elected mayor in a spirited election with 143 total votes. Incumbent Robert Darst drew 10 votes while challenger Bowen had 43 and Caudill 68. Bowser won recorder with 75 votes and council winners were Mayes 117 McDermitt 117 Neal 72 Siders 75 Chapman 110.
Charles Kelly Sayre of Henderson pleaded guilty to fighting and related charges and was sentenced to 60 days in jail and a $5 fine for four offenses. He was arraigned before a magistrate after arrest by state police Sergeant Thomas. Ralph Davies of Henderson is held for arraignment on intoxication charges following arrest by Policemen Morrison and Noble.
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