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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1942
Page
2
Logan outpaced Carbon Hill in a tight match as Trak Lion secured the win. Impressive runs and strategic plays highlighted the contest on the field.
Point Pleasant reports an estimated 3 500 workers at the West Virginia Ordnance Works with a recent rise in hotel restaurant store and bank business. Housing is expanding and labor from Ohio and several other states is drawn to the plant, with workers from many states represented.
Mrs Amanda Viola Toole 75 died Tuesday at her home in West Logan after a heart attack. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 PM at the United Brethren Church with Rev E B White officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Two year old Fu gene Allen, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Allen, Union Furnace, is recovering at Cherrington Hospital Logan after drinking kerosene last night. Mrs Harry Mettler, wife of the Athens County prosecuting attorney, is recovering after an appendicitis operation at Cherrington Hospital Logan Tuesday.
Nelsonville residents are urged to attend a 7 30 p m meeting of the Knights of Pythias Lodge as officers for the next six months are to be elected. Refreshments will be served after the session.
Nelsonville residents report a June 6 birthday gathering for Allen Ray hosted by Mr and Mrs Clyde Ray. The Cosmopolitan Club will hold its annual picnic June 11 at Mrs Parker S Sniffen s home Fayette Street at 7 30 PM. Mrs Frank Mellinger and Mrs Marion Lowthers returned from Belpre where they attended commencement exercises for area schools.
Members of the Rainbow Class of the Church of Christ will be entertained by Mrs Ruth White at her Walnut Street home Thursday at 7 30 p m
Mrs S and W Ross and Mrs Glenn Allen led high scores Monday night as Mrs Paul Allen hosted her bridge club. She served a late lunch. Nearby, Mr Wade traveled to Cleveland for new employment while guests and family gatherings filled the Perkins home and surrounding Cleveland area.
Gallipolis officials will increase police protection at Fortification Hill Park after concerns raised by Mrs. Noah Haskins. City Manager S A Clendenin says gatherings and drinking parties on Sundays will not be tolerated and the park will be kept safe for women and children.
A comparison explains population density by noting that all living humans could fit inside a half mile cube. The thought experiment highlights scale and spatial distribution of Earth's population. No specific groups or events are cited.
The Nelsonville Civilian Defense Council urges better flag displays and a June 14 Flag Day observance. The piece notes flag etiquette, praises naval and overseas service, and outlines parade plans with Stanley as master of ceremonies and Stuart Hoodier and Jeff Adamson as marshals.
GALLIPOLIS J Paul Mossman voiced regret at a Rotary meeting over Cari Cc Byers departure to become superintendent of Parma Ohio schools. Byers has led the club as president and secretary. Harry Wheeler outlined film booking methods for his two theaters. A ladies night is planned with Frank Johnson of Zanesville as guest speaker Tuesday.
State Patrolmen Cole and McCreedy and auxiliary patrolmen Tom Adams Harry Gwinn and Earl Jordan recruited from the American Legion Post helped patrol the Chesapeake highway Tuesday night during the Huntington blackout.
Police are seeking a suspected forger who passed several counterfeit checks claimed to be issued by a local Charlestown business. The checks were accepted in Gallipolis and proven worthless.
Gallipolis planners will move law offices from the Knights of Pythias Building to Locust Street suites owned by the attorney. Hollis C. Johnston will likely take over John Halliday's courthouse area office. Halliday leaves tomorrow for Miami Beach to report for army service and prefers not to dismantle his office.
Churches on the Methodist Rodney Charge plan a Sunday union meeting at Cora Church with a noon basket dinner. Sunday School leaders include Tressie Wood Garnet Wood John Rees George Tope Hugh Kester Sally McCormick and others. Each Sunday School will present a number during the program.
Gallipolis reports negotiations to cut bus fares between the city and the West Virginia Ordnance Works. A target fare of 40 cents is being sought, marking a notable reduction from current rates.
The clock once idle for years has been repaired and is now functioning. About 700 books donated for army training centers will be shipped to the Cincinnati library this week and then sent to selected destinations. The library expects continued donations and a total near 1000 volumes.
GALLIPOLIS announces five dollar revenue stamps for automobiles go on sale at the post office with mandatory use by July 1. The first issue brought $3,700 locally at $2.09 each, representing about one third of county vehicles. Total county sales may reach $25,000 with heavier volume on the newer stamps as industry attracts residents.
Miss Phyllis Jane Staats, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William B. Staats of Jefferson Boulevard, is engaged to Lieutenant John Pettus Lipscomb Jr. of the U S Army Air Corps. The couple will wed later. Miss Viola Lipscomb will be maid of honor. Staats is a Senior College graduate and Civilian Pilot Training Office member at Marshall. Lipscomb, a Marshall College graduate, served as state president of Alpha Psi Omega.
Delegates from Point Pleasant Gamma Chapter of Lambda Chi Omega sail to Cincinnati for a three day national convention at the Netherlands Plaza Hotel. The party includes Mrs. B Walter Krodel Mrs Frank C Long Jr Mrs L B Hapman Mrs Grace Dill and Miss Edith Quillin. John William Steenbergen arrives for his marriage to Miss Sally Lou Musgrave this evening at eight at the Presbyterian church. A rehearsal was held at the bride’s sister Mrs Clyde Tallman’s home with the bride as attendant. the wedding is open to the public.
Mrs. Frank Kelton formerly Miss Maxine Baldwin sues for divorce on neglect grounds. She seeks custody of a 14 month old child and alimony.
Dr. R A Howell announces postponement of evangelistic services for three weeks at Cheshire school. Also notes that ripe olives are colored by treatment after picking, not tree ripening.
A meeting at the Point Pleasant courthouse on Thursday June 11 at 7 30 p m aims to organize a new Marietta Band. C F Smith and J H Norton lead the effort inviting anyone with talent. Former members like Frank Breastle Mert Duff Hale Blessing and Fred Buxton are expected to attend.
Lt. J. R. Raber of the West Virginia Ord nance Works praises Mound Hill south of Gallipolis as one of the nation’s loveliest overlooks. The city erected a tower a year ago giving a sweeping panorama of fields rivers and hills. The Rabers, who have visited the site over 20 times, photographed the area this season.
Workers at the West Virginia Ordnance Works and other local war industries are doubling up to conserve gasoline and rubber. They now share rides, canvassing neighborhoods to arrange car pools, reducing transportation costs and aiding the war effort.
Point Pleasant reports the ration board will relocate from the county education board room to the former Point Pleasant National Bank directors’ room at the corner of South and Main.
Dr. Lange of the Point Clinic reports the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Robert Johnson City. The baby weighs eight pounds five ounces and is named Patricia Lou.
Garnet France files for divorce from Harold France in the Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio on grounds of habitual drunkenness cruelty and neglect. Hearing set for a later date as per notice.
West Virginia Ordnance Works takings will total more than 750000 in payments to former landowners. More than 160 tracts involved. First checks were issued to former owners on Monday.
Marion obituary of Edith Bright age 39 who died from an injury on March 10. She leaves husband James L. Bright and 5 living of 12 children Ella Clonch Marie Clonch Lorena Bonecutter Audrey and Addra. Surviving siblings John Wolfe and Howard Wolfe. Burial at Pine Grove Cemetery after service at Pine Grove Church.
At the West Virginia Ordnance Works in Point Pleasant officers and workers have subscribed to war bonds, totaling just over eight percent of their combined pay. The Corps of Engineers group has 100 percent participation, with subscriptions above 12 percent of wages and salaries. Payroll deduction plans were discussed and subscriptions are voluntary.
Robert Blair of Reedy West Virginia was arrested Monday evening by Officers Morrison and Redman on drunkenness charges and released after posting a $7 cash bond. He had come to work for Bose and Ritchie at the ordnance works grading contract but had not reported. Sergeant Thomas of the state police arrested Carey Rowe for drunkenness Tuesday with no stated former address.
John R Pierce of the West Virginia Ordnance Works says all structures marked with a large X on the reservation will be sold soon after delays over payments to former landowners are resolved. Much building material can be salvaged and some buildings may be moved, with buyers to be determined whether as a single lot or to multiple purchasers.
Virginia Louise Morrison seeks divorce from Suie F. Morrison alleging extreme cruelty. She asks restoration of her maiden name Virginia Louise Pyle. The couple married in 1939 and have no children.
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