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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1945

Page

12

Glouster Divides Into Four Zones For War Bond Drive

Glouster voters are divided into four precinct zones for a targeted war bond canvass. Each precinct has a chairman and a team responsible for visiting every resident, with some members allowed to sell outside their zone if opportunities arise. Precinct leaders include Ralph Hines, Thomas Williams, Mrs Agnes Clark, and George H Campbell, among others.

Glouster Dmaper Ralph Hines C. E B. Turner John Crawford Eugene Jones Virgil Swart Thomas Williams Lawrence Colbert A. Pride Thomas Figley H. F. Guinther W. G. Hughes Agnes Clark W. D. Witham Dan Kovach H. F. Kittle Ernest Parker George H. Campbell W. R. Balderson M. M. Bryson

Social Notes From Gallipolis Area Highlights Visits

Bond campaign gossip and a string of local visitors fill the Gallipolis social page. Mrs. Garnet Cromley returns to Charleston after a week here, with Mrs. Henke and sister Mrs. Summers remaining. Cadet Vada Summes of Findlay visits sister Maude Summers Gray, while Mr and Mrs Pangarvis leave for New York to shop for the Gallipolis Department Store.

Garnet Cromley Charleston A. R. Henke Floyd Major Henke Cromley Vada Summes Cadet Findlay Maude Summers Gray Hetty Jean McHenry TW. McHents Ohio University George Mors Mary Macygaret Tanner Wilma Cardwell Huntington Walham Cardwell Naval Air Corps Herbert Cardwell Wilma Barbara Atlantic Coast Miami Fla I. S. Porter Judge J. Oc Warden Ashland Tom Wetherbelteft Montia Tacoma Wasa Tewksburg W. Va Robert McMaster Rathiyu Jones Virginia Beach R. H. Ruddell Holzer Hospital John Vance Frank Petry Charlotte Insco Tarpon Springs

Glouster Social Notes Report Weddings and Visits

Glouster social notes record Edna Sanders wedding to Stanley Joseph Azevedo in St John’s Cathedral Cleveland with WAVES escort. Bride stationed in Cleveland and Millegeville Ga. groom in the United States Army. Also notes a wedding at the Methodist Parsonage Corn with Denver Hambel and Emerita Van Horn, plus various visits and club meeting in Glouster.

Glouster Rhea Sanders Edna Sanders Stanley Joseph Azevedo Hawaii St. John’s Cathedral Cleveland The WAVES Fontelle “Clark Taylor the Waves United States Army Glousater High School iMillegeville

Whaley Rites Held in Glouster Saturday

Funeral services were held Saturday for Mrs. Elizabeth Whaley, 94, with the Rev. Mrs. Kimmey officiating. Music by Mr. and Mrs. Jake Waldeck. Pallbearers included daughters and sons in law from multiple towns, with many relatives attending from Coalton, Springfield, Columbus, Logan, Lancaster, and Athens, among others.

Glouster Elizabeth Whaley Kimmey Jake Waldeck Eqpet David James Charles Gussler Nele’ ‘Cannon Rex Keller Vernon Hook Charles Zimmers Thomas Beddes bRobie Whiting Melvin Whit Desmond Whaley Charles Mecum Homer Mecum William Kar Clarence Whaley Nyle Cannon George Kee George, Jr Columbus Rosie Whiting Coalton Kenneth Eby Springfield John Whaley Corning Logan 4Mas Beddoe Lancaster Vernon Detroit Oliver Love Straitsvilles Whaler Athens Weslie Poles Chillcothe Myre Walter Whaler Canton Roy Whaley Deritk Roy Six Chauncey Jacksonville

Boy Scouts Meet For Work At Camp

Sixteen Scouts of Troop 72 reported for overnight duty. They spent Saturday on the grounds cutting grass cleaning up and performing duties to improve appearance. Scoutmaster Hines says groups with captains will monitor zones and keep grass trimmed in their area.

Glouster Boy Scouts Hines

District Board Announces School Staff for Coming Year

The Jacksonville Trimble Rural district plans near full staffing under contract or tenure. J T High School faculty includes Roy Byers as principal Merle Danford Carrye Smith and Pearl Henry with potential new hire. Elementary faculty features Faye McKinley Mary McCann Jessie Hill and Hazel Raber. Greens Run teachers include Alice Rowan Maxine Heiser and Addai Hohenadle. J T High and Elementary janitors are Carl Phillips Ira Conaway and James Milhoan. Additional music teachers will be hired later for the engine system.

Glouster — Board of Education Jacksonville-Trimble J.T. High School Roy Byers Merle Danford Carrye Smith Pearl Henry Jessie Hill Hazel Raber Greens Fuin Alice Rowan Maxine Heiser Addai Hohenadle Carl Phillips J.-T. High School Ira Conaway J.-T. Elementary Jacksonville James Milhoan Greens Run

Trimble Grangers Confer Degrees at Grange Hall

GLOUSITER Trimble Grange met at Grange Hall Saturday evening. Six candidates received the third and fourth degrees, conferred by the local team. Earl Johnson reported Athens County Fair Board plans to build a facility for Boy and Girl Scouts 4 H Clubs and other junior groups with a representative on a board of directors. Miss Neva Lantz urged Soy Roll Baking contest entries for next meeting. Potluck supper followed for 40 members. Next meeting June 23 will confer first and second degrees under captain R H Kasler.

Glousiter Trimble Grange Grange Hall Earl Johnson Athens County Fair Board FVF Neva Lantz R. H. Kasler

David Reese Rites To Be Held Thursday

Glouster Ohio. David P. Reese 82 died at his home on Republic Ave after a several week illness. He was brought from Wales as an infant and is survived by a son Jack in New York City a daughter Ruth at home and another daughter Mrs. C F Kuhner of Clarion Pa and a grandson David Kuhner. Funeral services will be held at the home Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Eugene Brown officiating with burial in West Union Street Cemetery in Athens.

David Reese Glouster David P. Reese Republic Ave Wales Thomas P. Reese Reese Shawnee Jack Clarence New York City Ruth Reese C. 4. Kuhner Clarion David Kuhner Eugene Brown West Union St Athens

Emma Morton Dies in Columbus at 30

Emma Frances Morton of 97 N Hartford Ave is dead after a home visit in Columbus. A Gallipolis native and charter member of West Broad Presbyterian Church she leaves two daughters Blanche Dennison and Wayne Downing plus son Henry H Morton, a brother and two grandchildren. Funeral services are at 2 p m Wednesday at West Broad Church with burial in Sunset Cemetery. The postfuneral service is noted.

Gallipolis Columbus Emma Francee Morton N. Hartford J Ave W. ‘Broad Presbyterian Church J Blanche Dennison Wayne Downing Henry H. ‘Morton Wylie Shroyer W. Broad St W. Broad Church Sunset Cemetery

Investigation Ordered Into Veteran's Dismissed Body

Brigadier General Frank T. Hines, veterans administrator, ordered an investigation into the disposition of the body of Joe Perl, a World War I veteran from Bridgeport Ohio. Rep. McGregor said Perl died at Aspinwall Veterans Hospital and his body was shipped home without clothing.

Washington Frank T. Hines Joe Perl Bridgeport Ohio Rep McGregor House Veterans Committee Hines Perl Veterans Hospital Aspinwall M. L. McClung Wilson Funeral Home Veterans Committee Rankin

Two Held in Boy's Slaying

Grayson Kentucky deputy Walter Alsman said two men Hobart Thornsberry and Lawrence Mauck were arrested in a fatal shooting of Charlie Cox and the critical wounding of his brother James. Cox died at the scene. James Cox remained in Brave condition at a Grayson hospital with charges pending.

Grayson, Ky Walter Alsman Sunday Alsman Hobart Thornsberry Lawrence Mauck Charlie Cox James Grayson Aisman Thornsberry and Mauck James Cox

Hay Fever Refugees Must Find New Haven

Ann Arbor, Mich. PW Hay fever sufferers who seek northern summer relief risk losing civilization by overexposure to pollen. Dr. Buenaventura Jiminez University of Michigan allergist warned that after years in a northern town the victim becomes sensitized to local pollen and must move farther north.

Ann Arbor Mich North America Buenaventura Jiminez University of Michigan Jiminez

War Production Board maps metal swap for civilian goods

The War Production Board announced a plan to trade steel and aluminum for copper to manufacture slide fasteners hooks and eyes and other closures. The program will exchange already allocated steel for copper on a pound for pound basis and trade three pounds of copper for each pound of aluminum on June 23.

Washington War Production Board Today Mie Ewill Exchange

Chauncey Business Place Expanding Under Owner

The Shells station and restaurant operated by Mrs. Florence Henry is undergoing extensive repairs to enlarge dining quarters. A new kitchen and modernized equipment, including a steam table stove and soda fountain, will accompany a dining room that will seat about 50. Construction by Sherman and Bill Keasey.

Chauncey Florence Henry Sherman Bill Keasey

Returns To Duty At Eastern Port

Victor Leffler, first class petty officer, returned with his wife from a 34 day furlough to report for duty in Boston Massachusetts. He has served almost five years with extensive Atlantic and Pacific theater duty and visited his parents on Mill Street during the furlough.

Chauncey Victor Leffler Boston Mass Leffler William Leffler Mill St Mr. Leffler Atlantic Pacific

Corn Crop Threatened In Midwest Tour Report

Clinton Anderson, Truman’s designated agriculture secretary and wartime food administrator, tours the corn belt as a cool wet spring delays planting in Indiana Illinois Kentucky and Iowa. The cross country inspection by the House food investigation committee chairman aims to avert shortages of meat poultry eggs and dairy next year.

Omaha UPI Clinton P. Anderson Nation House Food Investigating Committee Truman War Food Midwest Indiana Illinois Kentucky Iowa

Veteran Is Honored at Picnic Gathering

At the home of Mr and Mrs John Riffle Athens Route 1 more than eighty relatives and friends attended a gathering for Set Charles Riffle. He has served 32 months with 28 overseas in Europe duty including Anzio and Southern France actions. He is a Byesville High School graduate and lived with his aunt Mrs Florence Henry the last year. Sergeant Biffle will report for duty at Camp Atterbury Ind.

Khali John Riffle Athens Set Charles Riff Riffle France Byesville Florence Henry Biffle Camp Atterbury Ind

Friendship Class To Meet Wednesday

Chauncey Church of Christ Youth group Friendship Class will gather Wednesday evening at the country home of Mr and Mrs Frank McDaniel for a 6 o'clock picnic supper followed by devotions and a business session. Lt Marjorie jcene visiting from Ashford General Hospital White Sulphur Springs W Va arrived today for a ten day furlough at the home of her parents Rice Thomas Circle Hill. Shirley Thomas visiting relatives in Jackson over the weekend. Mrs Florence Henry attended the picnic Sunday in honor of her nephew Charles Riffle at the home of Mr and Mrs John Riffle Athens Route 1.

Glouster — Loyal Women’s Class Church of Christ Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Frank McDaniel Marjorie Jcene Ashford General Hospital White i Sulphur Springs W.va Rice Thomas Circle | Hill Shirley Thomas Jackson Florence Henry Charles Riffle John Riffle Athens Dexter Frank Strong Kenneth Davis Gallipolis David Lloyd J- Ss Porter Mrs.Jr United States Pine Stunee Orvetta Weaver England Onee Thadren W. R. Amos J. W. Weaver Oak Hill John Ella Farley Lloyd, Moriah Mary Bolen Salem W. H. Farley Fern Farley i Akron Amy Bowen Daisy Ankrum Charles Vroman John Vroman Charles Jackson Middle

Dexter News Notes from Athens and surrounding towns

Dexter area residents share updates on family visits and hospital conditions. Mrs Eva White remains in Sheltering Arms Hospital in weakened condition. new furloughs bring Mr Chauncey and family visitors from Oak Hill and nearby towns. Local social news includes travels to Columbus, Columbus visits, and multiple family gatherings across Gallia and surrounding counties.

Holzer Graduate To Become Ensign

Miss Wilma Cardwell, Holzer Hospital School of Nursing graduate, enlisted in the Naval Nurse Corps with the rank of ensign. She reports to Great Lakes, Illinois, Wednesday and then may be sent to California. She is the elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I A Cardwell.

Gallipolis Wilma Cardwell Holzer’ Hospital School of Naval Nurse Corps Great Lakes Ill California I. A. Cardwell

Senator Bridges Calls Soviet Trade Tactic Shrewd

Senator Bridges of New Hampshire said the public was headwinked by San Francisco reports on the veto formula. He argued the Soviet delegates broadened the veto scope for the Big Five then withdrew the extra point in a sharp horse trading move.

Washington Sen. Bridges N. H San Francisco Russia International Security Organization Senate

Strike Looms in Pacific Shipyards After Vote

The 21st Regional Office of the National Labor Relations Board announced a vote in 10 harbor district shipyards where 2,658 workers favored a strike and 196 opposed it. The strike's effective date remains undisclosed.

Los Angeles Harbor District National Labor Relations Board

Red Cross workers in Pacific to be doubled

Washington officials announce a 150 percent increase in American Red Cross staff in Pacific war areas over six months, raising total workers beyond 6,000 after Basil O Connor’s tour. The Republican Food Study Committee also urges a six month halt to non military sugar shipments overseas.

Red Cross Pacific Washington Basil O'Connor O'Connor Republican Congressional Food Study Committee

Gallia Sportsmen Register Plans for Rifle Club

Gallia County sportsmen will gather at the Court House in Gallipolis Thursday evening to organize a rifle club and map the group’s future. Robert A. Queen says about two hundred residents were invited by mail, with the meeting open to all interested. Plans include buying five to ten acres near Gallipolis for a rifle range, and a constitution and by laws will be approved with officers elected.

Gallipolis Gallia County Robert A. Queen Queen Tentaine

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