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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1943

Page

2

Applications for Gas Rations Available in York Waterloo

The War Price and Rationing Board announces that renewal forms for basic gas rations are available at filling stations for residents of Nelsonville and York and Waterloo Townships. A and D bookholders must submit back covers and tire inspection records. forms must be sent promptly to avoid delays.

Nelsonville York Waterloo War Price and Rationing Board W. Columbus St

Dog House Party Delights Tri Psi Sorority members

Nelsonville officers report a lighthearted dog house themed party by Tri Psi Sorority on W Washington St. June 21. Winners Wilma Adkins Mary Thompson Helen Washburn Helen DeVore Ruth Cookson earned prizes. committee members included Jane Keating and others.

Nelsonville Tri Psi W. Washington St Wilma Adkins Mary Thompson Helen Washburn Helen DeVore Ruth Cookson Jane Keating Rirchie Shafer Marjorie Stalder Jane Rose Ruth Butts Dorothy Caldwell Lois Williams

Birth of Barbara Ann Sapp in Nelsonville

Cpl. and Mrs. Baron Sapp announce the birth of a seven pound girl, Barbara Ann, born June 21 at Cherryton Hospital Logan. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs William Wright of Nelsonville and Mr and Mrs Arthur Sapp of Chauncey. Cpl Sapp, stationed at Camp Millard Bucyrus, is on a short leave with his wife and daughter.

Nelsonville Baron Sapp Betty Wright Cherrington Hospital Logan Barbara Ann William Wright Arthur Sapp Chauncey Sapp Camp Millard Bucyrus Ohio

Nelsonville W B A Review Meets at Spray Hall

The W B A Review gathers at Spray Hall tonight at five o clock with a time change noted. Memorial services will be held during the meeting and all members are asked to attend. Pvt Charles Warren returns to Camp Putner North Carolina after a seven day furlough with wife Effie Garner Warren and his parents Mr and Mrs Henry Warren.

Nelsonville Spray Hall Charles Warren Camp Putner N. C Effie Garner Warren Henry Warren

Nelsonville Social Notes Dinner Honors Birth Day and Bride

Mr and Mrs Ray Ashby entertained at dinner honoring Mrs Frank Allen on her birthday. Guests included Mrs Hermer McAfee Mrs Roy Backus Mr and Mrs Glenn Allen and daughter Jeanne, and the couple. A shower for Jeanne Allen, soon to wed Corporal Donald H Shafer, was also held.

Nelsonville Ray Ashby

Old Membership Night At Eu-Gora OES No 72

Eu-Gora Chapter No 72 OES observes old membership and guest night at the Masonic Temple at 7 39 with a program for guests at 8 15 and a late lunch to close. Betty Jean Ross was substitute for Mrs Ross in the bridge game. Paul Allen and Lucille Verity had high scores with Glenn Allen low and Allen drew the traveling prize. Families and guests visited Sunbury and Wheeling during the weekend and trips to Fort Bragg and Lake Hope are noted.

EU- Gora Masonic Temple Betty Jean Ross 8. W. Ross Paul Allen Lucille Verity Glenn Allen

Army Discharges Local Soldier L. E. DeWeese

Pvt. L E DeWeese son of Mr and Mrs Charles DeWeese of Deanville has been honorably discharged from the Army after two months illness at Camp Crowder Missouri He previously served as a radio instructor at Johnson School Lexington Kentucky His wife teaches English in the Columbus schools

Nelsonville L. E. DeWeese Charles DeWeese Deanville Camp Crowder Johnson School Lexington Columbus

Garden Club Visitation And City Garden Tour Planned

Nelsonville gardeners say tomorrow night’s Victory Garden Club visitation is a friendly call. Later judges will view gardens for prize allotments. Members meet Wednesday at 6 at Mrs. E. E. Bell’s home for a car tour of city garden projects.

Nelsonville Garden Club Victory Garden Club E. E. Bell

Nurse Lillian Wright Leaves Nelsonville For Columbus Post

Mrs. Lillian Wright formerly Lillian Lafollette and a nurse at Cherrington Hospital Logan has accepted a nurse position at Curtis Wright in Columbus. She is the daughter of Mrs. Clarence Lafollette of 794 Chestnut Street Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Lillian Wright Lillian Lafollette Cherrington Hospital Logan Curtis- Wright Columbus Clarence Lafollette Chestnut St

Nelsonville High School issues 1943 Saga yearbook

Copies of the 1943 Saga issued by the Nelsonville High School graduating class are now available at the superintendent's office. Subscribers are urged to secure their copies promptly.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School

New Patients at Holzer Hospital

New patients at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis include Mrs. Fritz Alsamer Charleston West Virginia for surgery Mrs. William Kennedy Gallipolis gave birth to a daughter at 3 20 p m Sunday Ce cil Ann Foles five Point Pleasant daughter of Cecil Foles medical Mrs Edward Kells Hartford West Virginia observation Allen Craddolph three Blackford son of Owen Craddolph medical Mrs Alvin Johnson Oak Hill R D 1 medical Charles A Klug Jackson observation H N Holley Gallipolis surgery and Mrs Anna Porter Gallipolis surgery Mrs Porter ill of diabetes is to have her right foot amputated She has been living with her daughter Mrs E L Strait Second Ave Another daughter Mrs Madge T Teague Charleston is also here with her Among those discharged were Mrs R C Harper Wellston Mrs Olen Roberts and baby Gallipolis R D 2 Mrs James Reese and baby Pt Pleasant Mrs Ivan Wells Canton and Mrs Freeman Nelson Middleport

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Fritz Alsamer Charleston W. Va William Kennedy Cecil Ann Foles Point Pleasant Cecil Foles Edward Kells Hartford Allen Craddolph Blackford Owen Craddolph Alvin Johnson Oak Hill R.D. 1 Charles A. Klug Jackson H. N. Holley Anna Porter Porter E. L. Strait Second Ave Madge T. Teague R. C. Harper Wellston Olen Roberts Gallipolis R. D James Reese Pt. Pleasant Ivan Wells Canton Freeman Nelson Middleport

Organize Club Reorganizes at Leader’s Home

Gallipolis Rio Grande 4 H Club girls meet Wednesday at 2 p m EWT to reorganize at the home of leader Mrs Eldon Wiseman All girls who want to join are invited to attend

Gallipolis Rio Grande Eldon Wiseman

Licensed To Marry In Holden And Crown City

A marriage license was issued to William G. Pauley 21 of Holden West Virginia a soldier and Lorraine Watts 21 of Crown City R D 1 daughter of D E Watts.

Gallipolis William G. Pauley Holden W. Va Lorraine Watts Crown City R.D. 1 D. E. Watts

Will of Ross Thaxton Admitted for Probate

The will of Ross Thaxton, deceased, of Morgan Township was admitted to probate Monday morning. The proceedings confirm the will as the official last testament of the decedent.

Gallipolis Ross Thaxton Morgan Township

Pomeroy Social Notes Recap of Family Gatherings and Visits

Pomeroy social notes record a series of family dinners and visits. The Lehews hosted a Sunday dinner at Prospect Hill with Beegles Mills Leifheit and others. Fathers Day dinner at W. O. Barnitz home included Barnitz children and spouses. George Parker celebrated 30th anniversary at Mary Jane Coffee Shoppe Middleport. Guests include Roy Davis of Pontiac and Anna Reuter in Athens Road. Hom

Pomeroy Theo Lehew Prospect Hill Harry Beegle Virginia Fern George Parker Mary Jane Middleport

Minersville Socials and Military News Highlight Busy Weekend

Misses Ethel and Clara Garland hosted dinner at the Mary Jane Coffee Choppe with guests including Mrs. Laura Hayman Mrs. Pearl Phillips and Miss Amanda Parker of Cincinnati. Charles E Darst Seaman 2c returned home with bride Edna Johnston to his parents Mr and Mrs Bernice Darst. Other visitors included William C Darst and Mrs Darst. Parkersburg callers Roy Tracy Sr Eddie Blake joined by Mr and Mrs. William Eichinger.

W. O. Barnitz W. Main St the Barnitz Bobby Billy Jean Barnitz Hayman Barnitz Eleanor Barnitz Bernice Carpenter Julia Thanet Wilma Barnitz Columbus Rita Bender Nicholas Kramer Ethel Clara Garland Minersville Mary Jane Laura Hayman Pearl Phillips Manda Parker Cincinnati Charles E. Darst Port Columbus Bernice Darst Edna Johnston Delaware Ohio Darst Woolworth Company William C. Darst William Eichinger Roy Tracy Eddie Blake Mason City Parkersburg Harry Parsons North Camp Orlando Fla Agnes Russell Julia Howder Middleport Howder George Howder Elizabeth, Pa Paul Werner Beegle Third Ave Simpson Apt Butternut Ave Margaret Ann Strauss Christy Hospital Cincincinati Otto Strauss Wehe Terrace Charles McAfee Margaret Ellen Athens Mary Huber Ruth Huber Ethel Garland Allie Strickland Dayton Silas Jones Carl Graham Opal St. Clair Athens Rt. 4 Mary A. DeWitt Charles Gilkey Harrisonville Road Graham Gilkey Jennie Sayre Glenna McArdle Wanda Tucker Ben Franklin

Navy Seabees enlistment interviews held in Cincinnati

Albert Bayless of Gallipolis Howard Howells of Gallipolis Harry Mills of Middleport H L Clark of Peebles and Robert Steffens of Pomeroy were interviewed in Cincinnati for the Seabees and accepted with ratings assigned The Gallipolis Recruiting Office sent the men to the session Lieutenant Walter Totokar will interview in Gallipolis Post Office Building on Saturday June 26 for construction trades ratings All interested men are invited to attend.

Gallipolis Albert Bayless Howard Howells Harry K. Mills Middleport H. L. Clark Peebles Robert Steffens Pomeroy Cincinati Seabees Walter Totokar

Recover Stolen Bike In Mason County

Gallipolis police recovered a bicycle stolen from John Epling on Fourth Avenue and returned it to him. In Point Pleasant, authorities detained Robert Mayes of Henderson West Virginia for theft of the Epling machine and two other bicycles.

Gallipolis John Epling Fourth Ave William Ball Point Pleasant Robert Mayes Henderson W. Va Epling

Fine Car Owner Fined in Permit Charge

Kerr Kerr County Claude Smith of Gallipolis fined five dollars in Municipal Court for permitting an unlicensed minor to operate an automobile. State Highway Patrol arrested him.

Gallipolis Claude Smith Kerr State Highway Patrol

Three Men Arrested by Gallipolis Police in Weekend Incident

Gallipolis police arrested Harley Johnson Tom Barwood and Woodrow De Vault over the weekend on intoxication charges. DeVault was released Sunday on bond set at ten dollars.

Gallipolis Harley Johnson Tom Barwood Woodrow DeVault DeVault

Tri-State Christian Camp Draws Large Group to Grayson

In MIddleport Rev James Redmon pastor of the Church of Christ leads a sizeable youth group to Grayson Kentucky for the Tri State Christian Camp where he will teach Personal Evangelist as part of the faculty. The group will be away for a week.

Middleport James Redmon Church of Christ Grayson Tri-State Redmon

West Virginia Ordnance Works to Sell 45 Buildings

The West Virginia Ordnance Works at Point Pleasant releases about 45 buildings for salvage by the War Department. Value listed under 10 000 dollars each. sale by sealed bids within two weeks. A temporary office in Building 10 Camp Conley handles inquiries. dwellings barns outbuildings and storage structures are included.

Point Pleasant West Virginia Ordnance Works War Department Camp Conley

Group Enrolls at Camp for Christian Study

A local group enrolled at Camp Caesar Webster County for Christian education instruction. Led by Rev. and Mrs. F H Capehart Mrs Carl Parsons and Miss Wanda Waugh they represent Heights Unit ed Brethren Church.

Point Pleasant Camp Caesar Webster County F. H. Capehart Carl Parsons Wanda Waugh Heights United Brethren Church

Bradshaw Fined on Assault and Battery Charge

Victor P. Bradshaw appeared before a local magistrate and was fined $25 plus costs after arrest on a charge of assault and battery over the weekend.

Point Pleasant Victor P. Bradshaw

Perry Seeks Divorce On Cruelty Claims In Circuit Court

Evelyn Perry files suit for divorce from William T. Perry in the circuit court citing cruelty. The couple married in 1938 and separated this month. They have three children aged four and two years and 11 days.

Point Pleasant Evelyn Perry William T. Perry

Mrs Sarah Jane Rees and infant moved home from hospital

Mrs Sarah Jane Rees and her infant daughter were discharged from Holzer Hospital and taken to their home in North Point Pleasant yesterday by Earl H Arnett.

Point Pleasant Sarah Jane Rees Holzer Hospital North Point Pleasant Earl H. Arnett

Soldiers Halt Race Rioting In Detroit

Federal troops moved into Metropolitan Detroit after Governor Kelly asked aid as violence surged through Hastings Street and surrounding areas. Two Black residents died in a hotel firefight with police, and Patrolman Lawrence Adams was wounded. Curfews and alcohol bans were ordered, rioters ignored them, and looting, fires, and arrests followed amid months of civil unrest and housing pressures.

Harry F. Kelly Lawrence Adams Hastings Street Kelly Metropolitan Detroit

Bradbury Social Notes Highlight June Activities

Social notes list Bradbury Bible School attendance on June 20 at 62, a Father's Day program at morning service, and visits from multiple families including Dr. Charles Miller and Mrs. Miller of Cleveland. It records moves, weekend visits, and relatives visiting from Corning Clifton Roseville Beech Grove and Detroit.

Bradbury — Bible School Charles Miller Cleveland George Morris Pomeroy Ben Morris Alva Hull Smith Middleport Bud Russell Wilbur Pierce Paul Chapman Elwood Lewis Gerald Jones Martha Smith Clifton William Russell Roberta Corning Dana Russell S. M. Gilmore Sarah Dora Russell Roseville Robert Collins Beech Grove Lyle Chapman Edward Gilkey Detro

Superman Nazi Fable Is Exploded

War era commentary warns against criticizing Russia as it aids the Axis. Paul V. McNutt says fathers will be drafted only after all war priority options are exhausted, with Robert C. Goodwin reading the prepared address. Gasoline restrictions loom as Ickes notes oil flow increases to the eastern seaboard, signaling Midwest limits.

Carp Russia Davies Paul V. McNutt War Manpower Commission Robert C. Goodwin Ickes Eastern Seaboard Midwest

Youth Breaks Neck Diving in Raccoon Creek Fall

William Denney a 17 year old living with his uncle Burr Denney in Wilkesville suffered a broken neck after diving into a shallow pool in Raccoon Creek. He was saved from drowning and taken to Holzer Hospital in critical condition with motor function loss but remaining conscious and able to talk.

Gallipolis William Denney Raccoon Creek Wilkesville Burr Denney Holzer Hospital Paul C. Foster Mel Smith Francis Penn Edith Denney Grove City

Canning Demonstrations Set by Gallia County Group

Gallia County Home Economics Graduates Association will hold the first canning demonstration at Mrs. T. G. Dillon’s Crown City home on Wednesday at 1 PM. Demonstrators are Mrs. Trimble Jones and Mrs. Delma McCourt. Next sessions will be held in Cadmus Bidwell Gallipolis and Adamsville.

Gallipolis Gallia County Home Economics Graduates Association T. G. Dillon Crown City Trimble Jones Delma McCourt Cadmus Bidwell Adamsville

Native of Gallia Dies at Middletown

Rees Jenkins 73 a Perry Township Gallia County native died Monday in Middletown City Hospital after a Friday stroke funeral services set for Wednesday in Middletown Survived by daughter Kathryn and sister Mrs Tom Wood of Cora Wood and nieces Margaret and Mabel Noel attended by Wood and nieces prior to services United States marines were sent to Bering Sea areas in 1891 to stop fishermen from seal poaching.

Gallipolis Middletown Rees Jenkins Perry Township Gallia County Kathryn Jenkins Tom Wood Cora Wood Margaret Mabel Noel United States Bering Sea

Point Pleasant Social Notes Update

Point Pleasant social notes list residents visiting and traveling. Names include Mr and Mrs John Steenbergen Pittsburgh trip relatives from Madison Somersville and Howard. others travel to Arizona Deseret training and fishing on the Muskingum with family.

Point Pleasant John Jericho Road Pay! Egrell Arizona Gorre!t Barnet

Mrs. Rayburn Elected A A U W Treasurer

Mrs Cary Howard Rayburn was elected treasurer of the state Association of American University Women at a Wheeling convention. The surprise honor occurred as she visited her sister Mrs Paul Robertson in Arlington Virginia. Mrs Robertson and son Paul accompanied her home to 1106 Viand Avenue.

Point Pleasant Cary Howard Rayburn Association of American University Women In Wheeling

Church Rehearsal for Children's Program

Children of the Main St. Baptist Church meet at 7 this evening to rehearse next Sunday's program. A bus will run to convey the children to the church this evening.

Point Pleasant

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