Agricultural prospects urged for Hocking Valley
Hocking County agent James Smoot urged Rotary members to improve the region's shrinking economy by soil restoration, timber use, and new water and electricity access. He noted soil depletion, 68 percent forestable land, and a need for recreation and conservation areas, with dairying and poultry key in Athens County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Hocking Valley
James PR. Smoot
Hocking County
Logan
Rotary Club
Ohio
Smoot
Athens County
L. B. Melching
Peterson's Ointment Advertises Quick Relief
The advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment for eczema itching pimples and red blotches with a 35 cent price and money back guarantee. It claims relief after one application and notes use for itching feet and toe cracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Tom Wolfe Arrives At Pacific Base
Nelsonville native Tom Wolfe arrived safely in Australia according to a message to his wife. He reported a pleasant uneventful voyage and no seasickness. Wolfe, son of Mr and Mrs J H Wolfe, was known in Nelsonville for work in the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Tom Wolfe
Australia
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Tom
J. H. Wolfe
Pool Contest News Draws Wide Local Interest
Nelsonville pool hosted a lively Tuesday evening meet with five swimming events and diving. Winners included Dick Smith 40 yd breast 37 sec, Tom McMannis 80 yd freestyle 1 15, Lonnie Adams 20 yd freestyle 9 sec, with Duffy taking top diving honors. Water polo followed as teams formed for future events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
F. C. Walker
Dick Smith
Craig Kinney
Junior Bond
Tom McMannis
Bob Sunthoff
Lonnie Adams
Bob Bunthoff
Tom MecMannis
Bob Duffey
Junior Raine
Charles Whyte
Jim Pergrin
Bob Duffy
Eugene Hitchings
Johnny Jewett
Nelsonville Personal News Highlights Local Visits
Mrs. Guy Spaulding returned to Akron after a month with her daughter Mrs. W. J. Hickman in Nelsonville. Miss Florence Fielder extended her stay with her sister. Corporal Donald H. Shafer, stationed at Camp Grant, arrived in Columbus and was met by fiancé Miss Jeanne Allen and his father before returning to his Nelsonville home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Spaulding
Akron
W. J. Hickman
Florence Fielder
Donald H. Shafer
Camp Grant
Columbus
Jeanne Allen
Kourt Funeral To Be Held Friday Afternoon
Grace Kourt 47 died suddenly at 199 Mound St Nelsonville Tuesday. A member of First Presbyterian Church she will be buried Friday at 2 pm at the family residence, with Rev. J L Evans officiating. Survived by sisters Edna Haughee Anna Ambrose Mabel Haffner and brothers James and Harry. Friends may call any time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Grace Kourt
Mound St
Ed Kourt
First Presbyterian Church
J. L. Evans
Edna M. Haughee
Chicago
Ill
Anna Ambrose
Columbus
Mabel Haffner
James
California
Harry
Chillicothe, O
Boy Scouts To Take Overnight Hike
Nelsonville Troop 64, Boy Scouts, will embark on an overnight hike Wednesday leaving troop headquarters at 7 p.m. Only scouts with dues paid to date are eligible to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Furlough Welcome for Nelsonville Soldier
Pfc. Lowell M. Donley of the Army Air Corps spent a three day furlough at Nelsonville RFC No. 1 with his parents Mr and Mrs Harry Donley hosting a dinner Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Joe Wion Paul Donley Jean Spurlock Charles Smith Reese Davis Mrs Etta Hutchinson Ernest Lindsey Ralph McKee and daughter Mary Ellen before Donley returned to Bradley Field Windsor Locks Conn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Lowell M. Donley
Army Air Corps
Rfc No. 1
Harry Donley
Joe Wion
Paul Donley
Jean Spurlock
Dayton
Charles Smith
Wellston
Reese Davis
Etta Hutchinson
Deanville
Ernest Lindsey
Ralph McKee
Mary Ellen
the Plains
Ohio
Lowell
Bradley Field
Windsor Locks
Conn
Murray City Briefs
Miss Norma L. Dupler returns home after a three week visit with her relatives in Cleveland. Dan Buchanan of Columbus visited with wife and son. Mrs Murriel Gears and daughter stay with relatives in Sugar Grove to visit Rev Eugene Brown and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray City
Norma L. Dupler
Walter Lonberger
Cleveland
Dan Buchanan
Columbus
Murriel Gears
Sugar Grove
Eugene Brown
David Elmer
Nelsonville Clergy Commissioner Attends Synod Session
C E Weltz heimer elected Athens Presbytery commissioner attends Synod of Ohio sessions in Worcester June 21 22 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
C. E. Weltzheimer
Athens
Wooster
Synod of Ohio
Outlook for Fruit in Mason County Discouraging This Season
Mason County farmers face a weak fruit outlook with the strawberry crop at its smallest in years and raspberries priced high. L. J. Ruttencutter reports apples under 25 percent of normal with Dutchess and Wealthy as best bearers. potatoes nearby remain in good condition and heat danger ends mid July. Farmers are urged to save manure and provide grass ranges to cut grain use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County
Ordnance Works
L. J. Ruttencutter
Mason
State Extension Department
Ohio
Ruttencutter
Harry L. Dyer
New Haven
E. J. Somerville
Dyer
Mr. Somerville
T. B. Clark
Mr. Anderson
Mrs Love Hosts Pocahontas Farm Women Club Meeting
The Pocahontas Farm Women's Club met in June with Thelma Love in charge of devotionals. Esther Roush led the lesson on Laundering the Easy Way. A community sing was adopted for White Church on July 4. Donations totaled 30.50 for cancer control and 7 for Recreation Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Thelma Love
Pocahontas Farm
Harold Lewis
Maude Roush
Esther Bush
Cora Roush
Mary Brown
Wilda Blessing
Marie Elias
Mildred Roush
Mae Rogers
Paving Project Advances in Country Club Homes Addition
Secretary A L Neal of the Country Club Homes Corporation reported that about half the paving in the addition is laid and work continues rapidly. Dust nuisance abatement affects local families as barren areas near the government shelter project gain grass cover aided by wet weather and quick sod growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
A. L. Neal
Country Club Homes Corporation
Shelters Occupied by TNT Plant Families
It is reported that 30 to 50 of about 350 government shelters in the ordnance works area are now occupied by TNT plant employees. Moving vans bring in more household goods almost daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Ordnance Works
TNT
Bride Mrs. William Hutcheson Burdette wed last Friday
Barbara Mae Fisher became the bride of William Hutcheson Burdette last Friday and will live in Mason County after a honeymoon. The couple will reside at 1006 Viand Street in Point Pleasant. The bride is the daughter of Homer E. Fisher and wife of the Ohio River Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hutcheson Burdette
Barbara Mae Fisher
Mason County
Burdette
Viand St
Point Pleasant
Homer E. Fisher
Ohio River Road
School Coal Contracts Are Awarded
At the POINT PLEASANT board meeting six districts awarded coal supply contracts. Vitus Hartley won for Cologne Cooper and Union Districts while Kerr Blain and J F Rawson won Arbuckle Clendenin and Hannan districts. Coal costs are seen rising at least 20 percent over 1942 43. The board noted no new North Point Pleasant school building developments. Roush discussed federal housing authority action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Board of Education
Vitus Hartley
Cologne
Cooper
Union
Kerr Blain
J. F. Rawson
Arbuckle
Clendenin
Hannan
Kanawha
Rogers
Starkey and
Burdette
Roush
McDermitt
North Point Pleasant
Federal Housing Authority
Cleveland
Favor Half Holiday In County Offices
County officials consider closing offices one half day weekly but have not fixed the day. An effort to get county court permission failed. The court did not object to a weekly half holiday but would not authorize it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Lay Foundation for New Business Building
Work began yesterday on laying a foundation at Fourth and Main Streets for a new business building to replace a damaged residence. A Gallipolis contractor leads the project as laborers dig trenches. Local jeweler Harold Haynes will erect the structure on a valuable corner lot in Lay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Fourth and Main Sts
Gallipolis
Harold Haynes
Divorce Suit Filed by Mrs Erma Harmon in Point Pleasant
Mrs Erma Myrtle Harmon files for divorce from Douglas T Harmon in Point Pleasant alleging desertion thirteen years ago. Court action seeks dissolution of marriage and related relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Erma Myrtle Harmon
Douglas T. Harmon
Mason County Leaders Attend 4 H Conference at Cabell Camp
Mason County sent its largest group to the 4 H Leaders Conference held at Cabell County 4 H Camp on the Guyan River June 18 19 20. Attendees included Mrs Clar ice Knapp and several Mason County home demonstrators and readers. The event featured classes on clothing gardening and food preservation with a campfire and tales by C C Anderson. Mrs Knapp notes the South Kanawha Hustlers will host an ice cream social at Concord Church Thursday at 7 pm to fund club activities. Senior Eureka Club approved $5 for recreation center improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Clarice Knapp
Mason County
Cabell County
Guyan River
W. H. Roberts
Jane Farewell
Harold Hyre
Jenee Wooten
Mabel Best
C. C. Anderson
Bill Click
Anderson
Knapp
Matha Atkinson
Raymond Gibson
Elise Fowler
Yarl Randolph
Vausie Hanes
Fern Nichols
Julia Pearl Thomas
Luella Powell
Betty Lewis
South Kanawha
Concord Church
Eureka Club
County Court Holds Equalization Hearing in Mason County
The Mason County court sits as a board of equalization to review assessments except utility property taxed by the state board of public works. For 25 days taxpayers dissatisfied with Assessor Morrison’s valuations may present their cases for reductions. Few protests are heard due to long-standing low valuations, but the session is legally required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County
Untility
State Board of Public Works
Morrison
Two Prisoners Are Taken to Moundsville
Sheriff F B Lieving and Deputy Ernest Hes son moved two prisoners from the county jail to Moundsville State Prison. The inmates were Vin ton Smith of Hartford, a parole breaker, and Stanley Walcheck who worked at the prison labor camp near Ashton. Walcheck had made repeated escape attempts and was among four prisoners once held in cells during a jail break plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
F. B. Lieving
Ernest Hesson
Moundsville
Vinton Smith
Hartford
Stanley Walcheck
Ashton
Walcheck
Salt Shipments Continue From Ohio River Plant
Salt Shipments are being made to the South as the South Point Pleasant Mason company sent a barge of salt to a regular customer down the river. Manager Norman Wein said the plant closed Saturday due to evaporating system trouble, with repairs expected in a day or two and operations to resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Ohio River Salt Corporation
Mason
Norman Wein
Ray Ashby to Head Eagles Lodge in Nelsonville
Ray Ashby, named worthy president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, succeeds Eugene James after his resignation. The aerie met Tuesday night with Ward Phillips and Joe Galvin nominated for worthy vice president and election set for Tuesday, June 29. Speakers included Robert Green Clyde Byers and Clarence Lopez on the membership drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Ray Ashby
Order of Eagles
Eugene James
The
Aerie
Ward Phillips
Joe Galvin
Robert Green
Clyde Byers
Clarence Lopez
Leaves for Service After Visiting Aunt
Nelsonville army inductee Frank McCall Jr. left Monday for Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana after a two weeks furlough spent with his aunt Mrs. Austin Stilwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Frank McCall, Jr
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Ind
Austin Stilwell
Blackburns honor son birthday dinner for Private Donald Blackburn
Mr and Mrs S S Blackburn hosted a Sunday chicken dinner for their son Private Donald Blackburn stationed at Bowman Field Kentucky The guest list included Lieut Co W E Keys and Mrs Keys of Columbus Mr and Mrs Raymond Powell and daughter Duane Rita and the hosts plus the hostess
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
S. S. Blackburn
Donald Blackburn
Bowman Field
W. E. Keys
Keys
Columbus
Raymond Powell
Duane Rita
City
Post-war Planning Discussed by Trinity Church Circle
Point Pleasant notes detail last night's meeting of the Young Woman's Circle of Trinity Methodist Church. Miss Inez Barnette chaired the planning session on post-war reconstruction with contributions from Miss Mary Hellems Mrs Anna Louise Fisher and Miss Kathleen Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Society of Christian Service
Trinity Methodist Church
Inez Barnette
Mary Hellems
Anna Louise Fisher
Kathleen Brown
Hellems
Kathleen Jiiden
Josephine Fowler
Vera Fadeley
Barnette
Donna
Wedge announces engagement of Blanche Wedge to Herman Bletner Jr
Mr and Mrs Dorsel E Wedge of Leon announce their daughter Blanche Wedge engaged to Herman Bletner Jr Seaman First Class U S Naval Reserves of Norfolk son of Mr and Mrs Herman Bletner of Mason The wedding date is not announced but planned soon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorsel E. Wedge
Leon
Route
Blanche Wedge
Herman Bletner, Jr
U. S. Naval Reserves
Norfolk
Herman Bletner
Mason
Willows hosts Five Hundred Club and Melrose Bridge Club
Social notes from Jackson Avenue and the Moose Club describe Mrs. Nelson A Park hosting the Five Hundred Club at The Willows with Mrs. Miller high scorer and refreshments served to a list of members and guests. Mrs. Richard H. Melrose hosted the Monday Evening Bridge Club with Mrs. Machir high score and Mrs. Tuckerman second. Point Pleasant personals update local visits and illnesses with several residents traveling or recovering, including Garland Sayre improving, and others visiting family or away on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson A. Park
Five Hundred Club
the Willows
Jackson Ave
Milton L. Miller
Harry D. Roush
Walter A. Windsor
Miller
Homer Martin
Gertrude Halliday
Park
A. L. Rossiter
Detroit
Bess Liter
O. K. Burdette
Melrose
Richard H. Melrose
Moose Club
William F. Machir
Edgar Tuckerman
Machir
Tuckerman
Victor E. S. Park
L. B. Hannaman
James Hall
Max Koenigsberg
Point Pleasant
William Rowe
Joe
Morgantown
Blanche Armstrong
Viand St
Floyd Rothlisberger
Marshall College
Huntington
Henderson
Garland Sayre
Holzer Hospital
Howard Price
John Howard
C. O. Durfee
Price
South
Marietta
F. W. Butcher
George Singleton
Laura Singleton
Charleston
W. J. Kenny
Ohio St
Franklin College Chartered as First American College
The first state college chartered in America was Franklin College established in Georgia in 1785 marking a milestone in higher education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Franklin College
Georgia
Teacher Leaves 5000 to Rio Grande College
Miss Carrie French a retired Jackson teacher who died June 11 in a Columbus hospital left Rio Grande College 5000. The will also provides other bequests from 500 to 5000 to numerous individuals and institutions including 5000 for Jackson Presbyterian Church organ upkeep. Ora O. Evans president of the Iron Bank of Jackson is named executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Carrie French
Jackson
Columbus
Rio Grande College
Jackson Presbyterian Church
Ora O. Evans
Iron Bank of Jackson
Driver Arrested on Intoxication Charge
Gallipolis report states a Evans Packing Co. butcher Edgar McDonnell was arrested after his automobile backed over a fill on the state highway. He was charged with intoxication and jailed then fined five dollars and costs by Municipal Judge Janes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Hugh Miller
Ohle
Edgar Mdonnally
Evans Packing Co
Donnally
Janes
Commandery To Name Its New Officers
Gallipolis Knights Templar Rose Commandery No 43 will elect officers Thursday at 7 30 PM at the Masonic Hall. Retiring eminent commander Jack Knight announced the event. Installation will follow with Thomas E Gibson of Athens in charge as eminent grand commander of Ohio Knights Templar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Rose Commandery No. 43
Knights Templar
Masonic Hall
Jack Knight
Thomas E. Gibson
Athens
Grand Commandery
Knights Templar of
Ohio
Gallia Girls to Report to Hunter College Training
Gallia state representation grows as Mildred Mills Florence Neidzweicki and Miss Kerr depart Gallipolis for training at Hunter College in New York City. Irene Kelton begins her second week of WAVES SPARS training, joining the trio from Gallia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Hunter College
New York City
Mildred Mills
Florence Neidzweicki
Miss Kerr
Toledo
Irene Kelton
Canning and Gardening Classes Held at Rio Grand High
Miss Betty Hamrick led the fifth in a series of canning and gardening classes Tuesday night at 8 at Rio Grand High School. J B Garretson announced a similar session Thursday at the Thurman Grange Hall under Miss Hamrick. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Betty Hamrick
Rio Grand High School
J. B. Garretson
Area Farm Bureau
Thurman Grange Hall
Hamrick
New Fence Planned for Gallipolis Hog Farm
City Commission authorized City Manager Stewart Clendenin to install a new fence at the Gallipolis hog farm. The move follows a recommendation by Dr. D. C. Priestley and others to allow the 62 hogs to range, while excluding the present hog lot and garbage-dumping ground from the fenced area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Stewart Clendenin
City Commission
D. C. Priestley
Navy Opens Field for Women in Aviation Machinist Mate Roles
Gallipolis reports the Navy has opened aviation training for WAVES and SPARS to fill aircrew and aircraft construction needs. Courses run weeks with pay up to 126 dollars monthly plus living expenses and benefits. training locations include Hunter College and stations in Norman Oklahoma and Memphis Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
United States
Navy
Hunter
New York City
Norman, Oklahoma
Memphis, Tennessee Naval Station
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J. R. Smoot
Nea Telephoto
Uncle Sam
Eczema
Beaco
F. J
Beasley CO
Pacific Base
Boy Scouts
Murray City Briefs
Mrs. Love
Eagles Lodge
Mrs
D. W. Rothgeb
Louray
Tad
Tad's
Carbondale
Kimberly Road
Gallia
Gallipoli
Navy Tesl
Board of School Finance
C. D. Shafer
Coca-Cola Company
Parkersburg
Coca-Cola
Mos
LeGi
Nem
Chen
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