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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1946

Page

2

Veterans group formed to aid Farm Job Training benefits

GALLIPOLIS An advisory committee has been set up to help Gallia County veterans seeking benefits under the Farm Job Training Program. County Agent Forrest A. Brown announced Thursday. Committee members named include art Hay Bailey farm security supervisor B Lewis Jones county supervisor and others for veterans to contact.

Gallipolis Gallia County Forrest A. Brown Art Hay Bailey B. Lewis Jones Charles Logue Tee Fitzgerald Sal Conservation Department Charles Shaver U.S. Department of Agriculture Advisory Committee Kenneth Worman Gallia Armed Services State Department of Education

Plate Glass Window Breaks After Auto Hit At Vinton Garage

Gallia County patrols seek hit-skip driver who backed into a plate glass window and damaged the garage wall at Vinton Motor Co. in Vinton at 1 31 45 p m Wednesday. Several officials from state and local agencies attended a Farm Job Training program briefing noting veteran training options and anticipated intake.

Gallipolis Ohio Vinton Motor Co Vinton

Stolen Car License Plate Swaps Near Circleville

Paul Thivener of Sycamore Street, employed at Clark Cleaning Plant, found his car bearing plates from a stolen vehicle after thieves swapped plates in Circleville. State Patrol spotted the transposed plates while passing through Gallipolis and notified Thivener.

Gallipolis Paul Thivener Sycamore St Clark Cleaning Circleville Rhivener Circlevillé

Arraignment Set Today for Gallipolis Suspect

Gallipolis arraignment of William Green Parkersburg, one of three charged with theft of equipment from cars in Gallipolis, was rescheduled to 11 45 A M today.

Gallipolis William Green Parkersberg

Tree Fell Near Bus Terminal

Pleasant Frank Beard of Mason City supervised the felling of a large tree beside the bus terminal this week. It was about three feet in diameter and cut into eight foot lengths without causing damage to nearby property.

Porst Pleasant Frank Beard Mason City

Bees, Middleport Play 1-1 Tie in Extra Innings

In Gallipolis, the Gallipolis Bees and Middleport of the Ohio Valley Baseball Association battled to a 1-1 tie after eight innings. New pitcher McFann from Rio Grande College held Middleport to few hits while his teammates collected seven off them. The game, originally seven innings, stretched into extra innings and was finally halted at dusk.

Gallipolis Gallipolis Bees Middleport Ohio Valley Baseball Association MccFann Rio Grande College Midleport Gallip Ohia Allseam

Gallia 4-H Clubs Meet in June Gatherings

Gallia County 4-H groups held meetings in Gallipolis Vinton and Centerville. The Fairfield Sun Bonnets met June 6 at Maxine and Doris Ann Powell with discussions and a June 20 meeting at Mary Ann Miller’s. a weiner roast was enjoyed. The Vinton club met June 5 at the high school with a hog lecture by John William Hartsook and a June 19 meeting planned. The Centerville Buzzing Bees met June 6 at the advisor’s home with six members present, a new member, and plans for a weiner roast.

Gallipolis Gallia County Fairfield Sun Bonnets Maxine Doris Ann Powell Mary Ann Miller Ade Vinton John William Hartsook Centerville Vivia Simms Ong

Pt Pleasant Personal Notes From Town and Travel

Mr and Mrs Richard Newell have returned from a vacation in Greensboro North Carolina and Virginia Captain and Mrs Charles K Stone Jr are spending a weekend in Cincinnati Mr and Mrs Ross Spencer of Cincinnati were due for a weekend visit with his parents Mr and Mrs C C Spencer of Seventh Street G B Woodard was a business visitor in Huntington on Thursday Prosecuting Attorney and Mrs William H Bardin and children Elsie Ann and Billy have returned from a two week auto tour of the East They visited his mother in New York City Niagara Falls Philadelphia and Washington Mr Bardin was on the House floor when President Truman vetoed the Case bill He said members of the House read newspapers or fidgeted Mr and Mrs Milton L Miller are leaving Saturday for a week in Williamsburg Virginia They have reservations at the Williamsburg Inn and Mr Miller hopes to brush up on Colonial History

Richard Newell Greensboro N.C Virginia Charles K. Stone, Jr Cincinnati Ross Spencer C. C. Spencer G. B. Woodard Huntington William H. Bardin Elsie Ann Billy New York City Niagara Falls Philadelphia Washington Bardin President Truman Milton L. Miller Liamsburg Williamsburg Inn Miller

Jersey Field Day set for July 11 at Kail farm

A Jersey Field Day will be held July 11 on J. E. Kail’s farm in Little Kyger Valley. Jersey products will be judged with judging demonstrations and contests. A noon picnic lunch will be served. 4-H club members and parents are invited, with state dairy specialist Ivan McKehtip of Ohio State University attending.

Gallipolis J. E. Kail Kyger Valley Jersey Ivan McKehtip Ohio State Universi

Real Estate Transfers in Gallia County and Local Notices

Real estate transfers recorded in Gallia County include Birchard and Emma Jones transferring parts of multiple Patriot village lots to David W and Garnet M Jones. Also recorded are Clemence R Moore to James B and Pearl Large and Stanley Swain to Aldean and Melridge C Miller. 150 acres in Gallia. Separate notices advertise trucks for sale and a board of education bid page seeking acceptable cash bidders with a partial list of involved names.

Gallipolis Real Estate Gallia County Recorder's Birchard Emma Jones David W Garnet M. Jones Patriot Perry Township Clemence R. Moore James B Pearl Large Aleshire Acre Gallipolis Stanley Swain Aldean and Melridge C. Miller

Drop in Temperature After Gallia County Storm

A Thursday dawn storm in Gallia County with near gale winds and heavy rain knocked branches from trees and rattled shutters. Temperatures fell from the warmest night of the season to the 60s, with intermittent showers til evening.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Injuries Fatal to Pomeroy Resident at Maxon Construction

Juston Adams of Pomeroy died after an accident at Maxon Construction Company in Point Pleasant. He was treated at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis but succumbed to injuries Wednesday.

Pomeroy Gallipolis Juston Adams Maxon Construction Company Point Pleasan Holzer Hospital

Five Hundred Group Gathers at Milton Home

Mrs. Milton L. Miller hosted the Five Hundred Club at 707 Main Street in Milton Place. All members attended for the first time in months, with Mrs. Harold Sayre expected to win the high score prize and others invited to next week’s gathering at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sayre.

Point Pleasant Milton L. Miller Main St Five Hundred Harold Sayre Pittsburgh Weisenburg Dewey A. SC. Wilhelm Inez Bourger Sayre Weissenburger

Blight Control Experiments Watched By Local Farmers

Meigs County extension agents report cabbage prices high, blight trials at W. O. Crow farm with Harold Roush and Bobby Hill. OSU bulletins issued on lawns, disease control, honeybees, and rabies. Poultry guidance urges cost cuts and culling to maintain egg margins.

Pomeroy Letart Letart Falls T. H. King Ohio State University W. O. Crow Crow Harold Roush Bobby Hill Meigs County OSU Ohio

Meigs Land Changes Listed

Real estate transfers in Meigs County include multiple parcels and owners. Transfers cover Sut ton Township to James E. Gaston and Paul E. Gaston for 106 acres, Rutland to Claude F. and Elizabeth Delaney for 69 acres, Syracuse lot 294, Chester Township to Howard Seibene and Eva Seidenable for 65.5 acres, and other parcel movements among Eveline, Racine, Antiquity, Salisbury, and Pomeroy leads.

Howard Seienable Eva Seidenable Chester Township Charles F. Shain Harry Mary Stobart Antiquity Wilma M. Rose Ada L. Easterday Racine Lewis G. Young Clifford Young Pomeroy Raymond C Hilda Chris Edward C Edna L. Evans Salisbury Herman Sattler Cedric W. Commr Louise Satiler Horace Herrmann Stella Herrmann James Margaret Osler Salisbury Township

Hospital Notes Admits Mixed Harris Gallipolis Patients

Holzer Hospital in Gallia County lists admissions on June 13 and the preceding Wednesday. Included are Anna Singer of Middleport Captain James F Wright of Gallipolis and Mrs Homer Stagie of Oak Hill along with Michael Hutchinson of Jackson and several area residents.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Anna Singer Middleport James F. Wright Homer Stagie Oak Hill Michael Hutchinson Jackson William Hall Robert Mertz Wilkesville Julius Lehmon Ross Ralph Gallipeliss Mae Tuttle Gallipeli

Recent Rains Help Crops In West Virginia

Mason County farmers welcomed rain from Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Ten days earlier flood fears eased. Gardens need moisture and wheat harvest could begin by the end of next week. Haymaking and farm work near peak. no labor shortages reported as during the war.

Point Pleasant Mason County Burt Gardens

Charles J Atkinson Dies at Point Clinic

Charles J. Atkinson a marine engineer died at Point Clinic Wednesday night about three hours after applying for admittance. His last job was on the excursion steamer Gordon C. Greene.

Point Pleasant Charles J. Atkinson Gallipelis Point Clinic Gordon C. Greene

Peace Bond Ordered After Sauiré Court Proceeding

Gallipolis Franklin County man near Bladen was arraigned in Sauiré John Sharp's court on a peace warrant brought by his wife Hazel. A six month peace bond set at $200 secures the case.

Gallipolis Franklin Call Bladen Sauiré John Sharp Hazel

FASTEETH powder secures false teeth and boosts confidence

Don’t neglect ill fitting dentures. FASTEETH is a non acid sprinkle powder that holds teeth more firmly in place. It avoids gummy taste and paste odor, giving security and comfort. Available at drug stores.

Pomeroy Driver Wins West Virginia Midget Feature

Pomeroy Kearns Roush drove Car 19 to victory in the Ripley West Virginia midget race. Charles Stewart was second, Jan Comistock third. Clyde Schneider injured and not yet conscious. Little Joe Border suffered a broken neck but finished the race. Roush, son of Harry Roush, is second in points. he races a 105 hp Alexander V-8 in the 140 cubic inch class.

Pomeroy Kearns Roush West Virginia Ripley W. Va Roush Charles Stewart Jan Comistock Clyde Schneider Little Joe’ Border Ripley Evans Fairground Border Harry Roush Kaarns Meéigs West, Virginia

Marion B. Craig 63 Dies in Parkersburg

Marion B. Craig 63 died Thursday at his Parkersburg home after a months long illness. A former Baltimore and Ohio train dispatcher, he retired due to health. He is survived by his widow three daughters a son two brothers and a sister Mrs G B Woodard of this place.

Point Pleasant Marion B. Craig Parkersburg Baltijmore Ohio G. B. Woodard

Ten Mason Residents Occupy New Homes

New homes occupied in Mason this week include Kenneth W. Giebel at 1is English Court Mrs. John Chapman at 102 Marietta Street Charles Connally at 1404 Ohio Street Lawrence W. Topper at 0 Victory Heights Russell Rogers at 12 Burdette Addition James Rader Jr at 9 Burdette Addition William Hoffman at 229 Main 5 Delbert Lawhorn at 64 Burdette Addition Raymond W. Carrier at 221 12 Jackson Avenue Rupert L. Kayser Jr at 2328 Lincoln Avenue

Point Pleasant Kenneth W. Giebel English Court John Chapman Marietta St Charles Connally Ohio St Lawwrence W. Topper Victory Heights Russell Rogers Burdette James Rader, Jr William Hoffman Main Delbert Lawhorn Raymond W. Carrier J Jackson Ave Rupert L. Kayser, Jr Lincoln Ave

Banker Relative Of Former Instructor Dies At 73

Point Pleasant banker Frank Cab Weston died Wednesday at age 73. He was described as a relative of the late W J Kenney, a longtime local teacher remembered by former residents for his schooling. The Whalen bank paid 100 percent annual dividends for many years prior to 1931.

Point Pleasant Frank Cab Weston W. J. Kenney Folmer Whalen Bank

Watt's Suppositories Aid Railroad Men With Prostate Trouble

A vintage ad touts Watt's Suppositories for backache and urinary issues caused by prostate gland trouble. It claims relief, offers EF money back guarantee, and lists prices and multiple pharmacies in Athens Pomeroy Ballsville-AdyV for purchase.

Watt's Clinee Pharmacy Athens Star! ‘Pharmacy Pomeroy Balls Pharsonville Adyv

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