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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1945
Page
3
Gallia County Seventh War Loan Drive reports $208,980.75 still needed to reach a $562,000 county quota. Manager E. F. Spear remains confident the amount will be raised by next Saturday. Walnut Township, led by C. E. Elliott, is first in the county to exceed its E Bond quota with $10,120.50 against a $9,975 target.
Five new babies arrived Saturday night and Sunday at Holzer Hospital. A boy was born to Mrs. Victor Dent of Cheshire at 10:30 Saturday night, a boy to Mrs. Wayne Harrison of Kananga at 3:50 Sunday morning, a girl to Mrs. James Roberts of Ewington at 1:00 a.m. Sunday, a boy to Mrs. Charles Rulen of Gallipolis Ferry at 9:30 Sunday night, and a boy to Mrs. Leo Davis of East Gallipolis at 1:50 Monday morning. Other new patients listed include Frank Cartracci of Wellston, Mrs. Edgar Dempsey of Wellston, Mrs. Asa Carter of Firebrick, Mrs. Frank Wilson of Middleport, Mrs. Lewin G. Davis of Addison, and Mrs. Alice Irwin of 5B State St. All are listed as medical patients. Mrs. Edgar Dempsey of R-2 Wellston entered Sunday afternoon for surgery.
Gallia County egg farmers report a crisis due to a 34.3 cent price ceiling enforced by OPA officials. Homer W Walter conveyed to Congressman Thomas A. Jenkins in Washington that producers face losses as price ranges drop, hens sent to market in bulk, and profitability threatened. Jenkins pledged to address the restrictive ceiling to prevent shortages and economic damage in the county.
A middle aged woman recalls years of bloating and poor appetite until trying Pru-Lax. She reports appetite returning, gas relief, and a return to a normal life, urging others with constipation to use the laxative as directed.
Cpl Baxter Walker arrived home Monday from Camp Patrick Henry Virginia where he reported upon his return to the United States from Germany a few days ago. Corporal Walker's fate was unknown after being reported missing in December until recent word that he was liberated from a Nazi prison camp. Tommy Fife also returned on the same ship arriving Sunday at the home of his parents in Columbus. He is the grandson of Mrs. C. E. Fife and E. E. Reese of this city.
Gallipolis mourns Electa Fox Martin a Gallia County native dies suddenly at her Huntington home born to Reece and Lucinda Fox pioneer Walnut Township family survived by husband Alvin Pierce Martin four daughters three grandchildren and siblings Fletcher Fox Marcus Fox Mrs W G Scarberry Roscoe Fox and Mrs Bert Robinson funeral held at her late home with burial in Woodmere Cemetery Huntington
Marriage licenses issued during the past week list Blaine Topping and Maggie A Hill both of Gallipolis and Cheshire. Walter Elias Durst and Clorette Lois Robinson of Cheshire. Clarence R Scott of Beckley with Augusta M English of Cheshire. William D Belcher of Charleston with Helen Garnes of Hendricks Ky. John Mather of Charleston with Myrtle Burdette of Kanawha County. James F Hile of Kanauga with Kathleen Smith of Kanauga. Harry Wright of Cleveland with Elizabeth Taylor of Gallipolis. Two couples obtained licenses Monday June 25: Roles D Cook of Whitesville and Ruby Jarrell of Crown City. James R Roath of Letart and Iema Ord of Gallipolis.
James Pethel reported his car stolen from Third Ave last Thursday night. It was found abandoned on Spruce St early Monday morning.
Basil Rollins, 23, drowned while swimming with Billy Pickens and Albert Roush on the C. C. Blessing farm in Upper Flats Sunday afternoon. Resuscitation efforts by doctors W. C. Petty, R. F. Bryant, nurse Marion Smith, and 4 pulmotor operators failed after nearly four hours. Funeral arrangements hinge on whether brother Dexter Rollins, in California, can attend. father Asa E. Rollins and sister Baltus Rollins are also named as survivors.
Mason County reports bond sales at 51 percent of the $787,000 quota with $352,141 in all series. E bonds total $238,545, leaving under $100,000 to reach the goal as Seventh War Loan Chair Walden Roush hopes to oversell before the campaign ends on July 7. Local leaders note Mason County's campaign lags but historically tops the drive in many areas. The June 22 Federal Reserve report had not yet been received.
Three youths escaped yesterday from the industrial school at Lakin. Herman Farmer, 18, of Kanawha County, was captured and returned to the institution, later transferred to Mason County jail for transfer to Kanawha authorities. Robert Lee Morgan, 17, of Bluefield, and Nathanial Phillips, 18, of White Sulphur Springs, remained at large as Sheriff Hesson and Deputy Morrison pursued leads near the shipyard but found no sign.
Mrs. Mary Knapp of near Leon celebrated her 82nd birthday with a large family gathering at her home. Anita Jo Henderson and William L. Dial were married at the Jericho Road residence of Rev. H Perkins, with Miss Chyilis Henderson and Miss Nancy Dial as attendants. Various locals and relatives attended, and several Point Pleasant residents were noted in ongoing community updates and visits across nearby towns.
Grace Kisamore and Donald Kisamore Kilamore of Newark Ohio wed May seventeenth at the Lutheran Parsonage Thornton led by Rev Walter Longhang in a small ceremony. The bride wore a yellow suit with black and white accessories and roses. Attendants included Betty Burden and Gail Crist. Both families plan residence in Newark Ohio amid post wedding visits and condolences reach to relatives across Ohio and West Virginia.
Wilkesville mourns 23 year old George Carpenter who died Saturday at his home. His widow, six daughters and one son survive. Funeral set for Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Methodist Church with burial at Vinton Memorial Cemetery. Spectroscopic analyses show 49 of Earth's 90 elements also present in the sun.
A man reported a decade of discomfort ending after using ERB-HELP at Athens Pharmacy. He described undigested food, headaches, and gas with severe constipation before his bowels became regular. The ad promotes a herbal remedy claiming relief.
In Point Pleasant Mrs. John William Steenbergen wavers when asked if she will be elected superintendent of schools next Monday. She says she will try to learn more in about a week, leaving whether she is an active candidate unclear.
The Rev. F. L. Covington of Gallia appeared in local court to answer driving without a license. He pleaded guilty and was fined 16 plus costs. He said he borrowed the car from a church member to visit the ordnance works at Brook. The collision occurred with a truck driven by P. Wallace of Buffalo near Sixth and Main. Minor injuries to Wallace and extensive vehicle damage were reported. An agreement on damages was reached after Sheriff Hesson's investigation.
Fire of undetermined origin damaged a two story frame building known as High Water House in Kingstown. The fire department was called about 1 45 Monday afternoon and the blaze was subdued in a few minutes. Owner John McDermitt and firefighter Carl Smith noted potential losses over 100 dollars. The building, on the city’s highest point, has served flood refugees in past years. Witnesses said boys were seen near the site before the blaze started.
Two local boys Charles R. Pullins and William Parsons have been chosen for further instruction at Fort Schuyler in New York City after completing the Navy V E course at the University of Louisville. They are visiting home before reporting to the midshipman's school on July 9.
Charleston game warden Ed Hoffman arrested Mrs. Mary Bright of Charles ton on Kanana Ten Mile Creek for fishing without a license. She paid a $20 minimum fine plus costs and was allowed to return home after promising to pay.
Pfc John D Rake Jr of Gallipolis Ohio wounded in the German offensive last March is home for a thirty day furlough at the end of which he will report back to Thayer Hospital Nashville Tennessee
Point Pleasant Ohio Valley Bus Co Huntington began grading its lot at 24th Street and Jackson Avenue yesterday to erect a tile two story building for repairs and storage of buses serving Point Pleasant. The land was purchased months ago. the project carries an estimated cost of 25000 dollars and will include the company’s local office.
Point Pleasant notices report Mason Street Baptist Church hosting an evening Baptist Woman's Union meeting at 8.00 pm. Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary plans a Thursday 7.30 pm meeting at Mrs Hamilton A Johnson's home. Presbyterian choir rehearsal is set for Wednesday. H. clliet Hamilton, state superintendent of elementary schools, visited the board of education office yesterday.
John M Stevens T-5 son of John W Stevens of Gallipolis Ferry is named among West Virginians liberated from German prisoner of war camps during World War II.
McCallay of Buffalo Wisconsin pleaded guilty before a local magistrate Monday and faces one year in Mason County jail. Deputy Morrison and State Patrolman Coyner arrested him amid allegations of non support for his wife Joy McCallay and three young children. He was unable to post bond.
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