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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1945
Page
4
POMEROY Ben Westerson suffered a severely crushed right hand when a coal cutting machine slipped and trapped his hand. He required several stitches and was taken to the Mason Clinic for treatment at Selfried Coal Company.
Pfc Hysell of USS Little destroyer visits Bradbury with wife and two children for 30 day furlough. The ship faced air attack at Okinawa on May 3 with no injuries reported. Pomeroy social notes on page 16.
Meigs County Ohio War History Commission chair A W Howell announces six more servicemen added to the Meigs County Honor Roll in front of the Court House. The list includes Killed in Action Sgt George W Burson missing since August 27 1944 later reported killed. Sgt James Hart survivor of a bomber incident. Died in France Pvt Leo Dow Bailey born 1925 near Pomeroy. Killed in Explosion Capt Guibert J Spencer chaplain. Killed at Sea Seaman Wade Dale Smith. Details cover service origins Brazil South America North Africa Italy Luzon Marne River and South Pacific areas with families notified in Meigs and Columbus.
Multiple wartime notices report victims: Chaplain Gilbert Spencer of Aurora Illinois died May 6 1945 on Luzon after an explosion while serving with a Pacific unit. He previously led the Nazarene church in Aurora and trained at Harvard Chaplains School. Others include Seaman First Class James Allen Canode of Columbia Township killed in action. T 5 Lewis D Bolin of Rock Springs precinct killed May 4 1945 on Ryukyu Island Okinawa. Surviving family details listed for each.
POMEROY reports 80 percent of its Seventh War Loan quota reached with $168 767 25 sold to individuals. Edison Hobetetter, chair, says the committee expects full quota by drive end. REEDSVILLE Farm Bureau advisory council No 3 met at C E Humphrey home with Henry Whippel leading business and discussions on farm prices. Summer social followed with refreshments. attendees listed. July meeting planned at Wilbur Parker's home near Sumner.
Heavy fog in the Middleport area for two nights reduced visibility. One automobile wreck was reported near Cheshire Tuesday night due to poor visibility.
Pomeroy couple Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stanley announce their son Pvt. William Stanley, formerly of Pomeroy now in Dayton, is being readied to go overseas. Inducted July 14, he trained with Cavalry at Ft. Riley and Tank Division at Ft. Knox. An outstanding athlete, he is grandson of Mr. and Mrs. William Campbell of Peacock Avenue, Pomeroy.
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