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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1945

Page

5

Stella Eddy Dies Sunday In Hospital

Mrs Stella Walsh Eddy aged 5 died Sunday morning in Sheltering rms Hospital after six weeks illness. Born in Athens she was daughter of Thomas and Euphenia Walsh. Survived by husband Charles I Eddy and four sons, and four grandchildren. Funeral arrangements pending arrival of William Eddy from California.

Stella Walsh Eddy Rms Hospital Athens Thomas and Euphenia Walsh Ohio Rosary Society of St. Paul's Church Catholic Ladies of Columbia Bana Charles Hubert Eddy Chicago Thomas Roderick Eddy Annapolis Richard Walsh Eddy Bel Air Joseph Eddy Navy Air Corps San Francisco Calif Patrick L. Shannon E. State St William Eddy P California

Community group meetings fill Athens calendar

A packed schedule lists the Athens Chapter 1 75 Order of Eastern Star and Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles gatherings on Monday with potluck after, plus volunteer clubs meeting through Friday. Various associations including Presbyterian Women, Needle Club, Pythian Sisters, Pomona Grange, and WSCS outline times, locations, speakers, picnics, and birthdays for June 11 to 14.

Athens Order of Eastern Star Initia

Corporal Bolin Killed in Action in Pacific

Corporal Bolin aged 30 son of Edward W Bolin Formeroy was killed in action May 4 on Okinawa He had served since May 12 1941 overseas since April 1943 Born in Athens He leaves five brothers John Middleport Cecil Lowell in the Army Pearl Athens and Robert at home and five sisters Mrs Ottis Munn Athens Mrs Lola Featherstone Stewart Mrs Ethel Cass Cincinnati Mrs Lucille Horton California and Mildred at home His mother and two brothers Ralph and Harry preceded him in death Also note The Master Mason Degree to be conferred at Paramathia Lodge meeting Tuesday at 7 30 with Elis D Woodworth presiding as worshipful master.

Bolin Edward W. Bolin Fomeroy Okinawa Sleen Athens John Middleport Cecil Lowell Pearl Robert Ottis Munn Lola Featherstone Stewart

Theft of $24 From Methodist Church Office

The first Methodist Church secretary’s office reported to Police Chief J. I. Grogan that $24 was stolen Sunday afternoon. An intruder broke into a jute cabinet to take the money.

First Methodist Church J. 5. I Grogan

85 Present at OPA District Meeting Here

A June OPA district clinic at Athens High School drew about 85 attendees. John Summers, district director, outlined inflation control and rationing goals, with sessions on administration price gasoline tires and food. Attendees included Athens Board staff and numerous district officers and guests from nine boards and eight counties.

OPA John Summers Athens High School Summers Harry Wall Columbus Dwight Rutherford Athens ‘Board Wall Athens Army Navy Atten Athens Board Fred Williams Homer Gall L. C. Baker A. L. Jandes C. W. Fishinger H. G. Jefferson M. C. McCune R. Proctor J. R. Sprague William C. Steler Rowent Harry D. Wall Bert Duvall Harold T. Welch Henry P. Howe Frank Massaro Kenneth Williams William Morris Willard Campbell

Seven Women and Men Named as War Loan Workers

Dover and Lodi lists show local chairmen and numerous volunteers for the Seventh War Loan drive. Names include Max Wilsop Dines, Ruth Smith, Elizabeth Ganter, Grace Angell, Rev. Earl Cowan, Wayne Wingett, and Wayne Harrig among others.

Dover, Lee Lodish DOVER Max Wilsop W. D. Bines G. B. Courtney Homer Johnson Ruth Smith Marinda Cruikshank Dorothy Staley Elizabeth Dickerson Elizabeth Ganter Bessig Johnson Elizabeth Harvey Betty Boling Goldie Fink Virgie Wadley Grover Patton Clara Thelsen Amy Jo. Moody Frances. Wallace Marion Earich Kathleen Mingus Analte Vort Shirley Thomas Mary Basler Lef M. W Gillossy Co W. Shaver D. L. McVeyrs Eather Dailey

Ages 90 Addie McVay Dies After Long Illness

Miss Addie Jane McVay 90, longtime Athens County resident, died early Sunday at her sister Anna Black’s home 83 West Union Street after a year of illness. Survived by sister Mrs. Black, three nieces and three nephews. brother E W McVay preceded. Funeral Tuesday 2 PM at Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home with Rev. Fred Lachs officiating. burial in West Union Street Cemetery. Friends may call at 83 W Union Street until noon Tuesday.

Addie Jane McVay Anna Black W. Union St Athens County Athens Miss McVay Isaac and Linna Robinett McVay Black C. H. Jewell Albany B. J. Reynolds Magnolia Springs Ala R. W. Christensen Miami Fine H. R H. D. McVay Akron EB. A. McVay Wadsworth E. W. McVay Dowler and Ferguson Fred Lachs

Conservation Council Plans United Action

A Regional Council On Conservation was formed in Chillicothe with Athens representation by Dean W. S. Gamertsfelder and William Mechem. Delegates from three county areas will form a permanent body to study county needs for natural resource development and promote the region’s advantages. The group aims for unified action while preserving county interests and will back Senate Bill No. 255 to buy 5000 acres of submarginal land near Athens for forestry use.

Council On Conservation Chillicothe Athens Dean W. S. Gamertsfelder Ohio University William Mechem Ohio Mechem State Division of Forestry

Mrs. Audrey Hixson Dies After Childbirth in Ambulance

Mrs Audrey Hixson 27 of Athens Route 3 died this morning in an ambulance en route to Sheltering Arms Hospital after childbirth. Survived by husband Lewis and children Donald Phyllis and an infant son, parents Charles and Beatrice Bandy, four sisters and one brother. Funeral at 2 pm Wednesday at McDougal Church with burial in adjoining cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday at Jagers Funeral Home.

Audrey Hixson Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital Hixson Lewis Donald Phyllis Charles Beatrice Bandy Gail Hunter Rita Donna Bandy Cuyahoga Falls Charles Bandy Berea McDougal Church Jagers Funer Tal

Four Drivers Arrested By Highway Patrolmen

Four drivers arrested by state highway patrolmen Saturday night were ordered to appear in Mayors' courts. Charles Stimel age 47 of New Plymouth Route 1 faces unsafe operation arraignment before Mayor Weiltner of Logan. Herman Hartsell age 32 of Logan faces same charge before Mayor Howe of Nelsonville. Theodore West age 20 of Athens charged with driving without an operator's license will be arraigned before Mayor Woodworth in Athens. Laura McDonald age 23 of Haydenville charged with driving while not in possession of an operator's license will appear before Mayor Howe in Athens.

Charles M. Stimel New Plymouth Weiltner Logan Herman M. Hartsell Howe Nelsonville Theodore R. West Thezens Routs F. M. Koons Ath Mayorens County Columbus Woodworth Athens Laura E. McDonald Hay Thedenville Order of Star Leo George Earl Koons Stella Koons Cincinnati Maude Holgren New Albany Ind

Plains Youth Arrested After Auto Is Stolen

William Henry Cullison, 21, of The Plains, was arrested at 2 a.m. Sunday on Route 33 after taking a car owned by Betty Doviler reported stolen Saturday night. Cullison to be arraigned tonight before Mayor Franz Woodworth. Helen Riley received a letter from Pvt Otto A Riley describing his safe arrival on the Azores after a 10 day delay en route with his family.

William” Henry Cullison the Plains Betty, Doviler Cullison Franz Woodworth Helen Riley Pvt Otto A. Riley Azore Islands Athens

Two Men Fined for Intoxication by Athens Mayor

Rolland W. Brooks age 50 of Riverside Drive and Sherman Mc Collins age 49 of Richland Avenue were cited by Athens police for intoxication and fined five dollars plus costs by Mayor Franz Woodworth.

Rolland W. Brooks Riverside Drive Sherman McCollins Richland Ave Athens Costa Franz Woodworth

Recovery of last drowning victim in Ohio River incident

The body of the final of six victims who drowned after a skiff was swamped by waves from a passing boat on May 28 in the Ohio River was recovered yesterday.

Liverpool Ohio River

Woman Sees Stomach Gas Cure With ERB-HELP

A woman described her stomach as a gas factory after meals and constant bloating headaches and constipation. She reports relief after using ERB-HELP saying meals now agree with her and gas and headaches are gone. ERB-HELP contains 12 herbs and is sold at Athenx Pharmacy.

Athenx Pharmacy

Fathers Day card and postwar town musings

A column reflects on Father’s Day in postwar times with a distracted dad and a young son motif. It highlights Carl Sylvester Kiwanian sketches and notes Ensign John Pickens posting from a Pacific battleship. Mentions Major Grones delaying a Burma visit and small town quips about shortages and optimism.

Mrs. Nolan to Spend Month Here With Family Ties

Mrs Frank H Nolan and two children will arrive from Birmingham Alabama Monday to spend a month here while her husband a former Athena Theater manager is in Officer's Candidate School in Louisiana They will stay at 59 Stewart St with cousin Mrs Sidney Leifheit and her children while Mr Leifheit's husband serves in the navy in the Pacific Mrs Rock Jr and daughter Caroline of Syracuse Ind are visiting Mr and Mrs C H Harris for several weeks Mrs Harris had joined her daughter after surgery in Indianapolis two months ago

Frank H. Nolan Margaret Alice Guthrie Birmingham Ala Athena Theater Louisiana Nolan Stewart St Sidney Leifheit Wellsville Charles Rock Jr Caroline Syracuse Ind C. H. Harris Harris

Juvenile Grange To Be Formed At Athens Meeting

At the Athens Grange Hall a juvenile Grange is to be formed. Worthy Master H R Jacoby presided as members appointed to organize the juvenile unit. The program featured piano solos by Charles Raymond Atkinson, vocal numbers by Anna Marie Barnhill, and a one act play directed by Mrs Fee. Safety topics were discussed by Mrs Neutzling, Mrs Chase, and Mrs Frost. Social committee members were listed as Depew, Radford, Mills and Chatman.

Athens Grange Grange Hall H. R. Jacoby Alton Hope Chauncey Lewis McBride George Millfield Clarence Shaw Clarence Morrison Scott Neutzling Pearl Chase Leo Frost Henry Depew Roy Radford N. E. Mills E. L. Chatman

Bet​ty Gibson and Lt Carson King wed in Shelbyville ceremony

Betty M Gibson daughter of Mr and Mrs Bartlett M Gibson of Shelbyville became the bride of Lt Carson H King son of Mrs Emma A King Shelbyville The ceremony at First Methodist Church included music by Mrs Bernard Dawson and Mrs Marilyn Lang bridesmaids and groomsmen named A reception followed The bride wore white satin with illusion and carried a bouquet of white roses gardenias and stephanotis Her sister Jane Gibson was maid of honor and Lt Charles Approw best man Read as a local Athens connection and ensuing social ties to Indiana University and area clubs.

First Methodist Church Shelbyville Ind Betty M. Gibson Bartlett M. Gibson Carson H. King Emma A. King Gibson Athens Cineis J. W. McFall Bernard Dawson Marilyn Clark Lang Jane Gibson Charles Arplow Chicago Martha Hilligoss Betty Jo Allen Danville Charles Fallett Devils Lake N. D Edward Baron Ithaca N.Y John Gibson Hride Shelbyville Iigh School Shelha Vile Kappa Kappa Sigma Order of Eastern Star Shelby County Air Association Li. King Indiana University National University of Meco Acacia Kappa Kappa Psi National Music Fraternity Shelbyville Masonic Order The Elks Club

Proper Good Night Etiquette At Evening Parties

A guest leaves a party after saying good night and heading to her car. The host accompanies her to the car and opens the door, modeling polite departure courtesy.

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Stella Eddy Central Italy Latium Eagles Eagles Hall O Og Cmc Seronty Norma Coon Women’s Association of the Presbyterian Church O. U. Terrill Needle Club W. W. Tot Iman Ioof Hall iThursday R. W. Oxley Pomona Grange Shade Woman’s Council First Christian Church E. A. Hansen UN Jon Daughters of Union Veterans Legion Home Oo Martzolift Nabby Lee Ames Daughters of the American Revolution F. W. Reed Columbia Ave Fred Luchig WSCS H. A. McCaskill Adeline Browning Shuster P. L. Walker E. Mulberry Welk Harold Wise Northwood McCaskill E. State Woods H. L. Goodwin EK. State Kerr T. R. Biddle Park Place Frank L. Harvey Stimson Ave E. D. Shrout H. H. Kinsel EH. B. Larimer Richard Fought Leslie White Geraldine Whittington Nora Mansfield Paramathia Lodge Elis D. Woodworth Lela Fair Claim Service Bert Pickett Pomeroy, Ohio Clarence B. Dillon State J. A. Turner Cline Gerlach Albany, Ohio Vinton, Ohio Mic Donahey Carl Crispin Home Office Columbus, Ohi Office of Methodist Church Stanley Bobe Addie McVay Conservation Council Plans United Action Lewis Hixson Inez Dick Plains Azores Carl Sylvester Kiwards Kiwanis University of Iowa John Pickens Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company Emmett Carpenter Pacific Grones Burma H.b.f Lydia EB. Pinkham Piikham Isabel Betty Gibson Carson King Shelbyville, Ind France Wakeman General Hospital Camp Atterbury Vernon Shaw Peggy Sue S. S. Shaw Emma Verity Union St K. of C. Hall Ee UU Ste Per Cme Inance Corporation Eras Prater Capital Loans Berry Hotel the Security Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Court Street Athens Co. Savings and Loan Co Lestre Baliding Athens, Ohio Lowe Brothers MELLO Carpenter Howe. Co
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