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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1947

Page

2

Graduation Date Change For Alumni Assembly

The Nelsonville City Board of Education approved moving the 1947 commencement to Wednesday May 28 to accommodate the High School Alumni Association reunion and banquet on May 29. Earl Hilleary led the change as superintendent D W Codding coordinates arrangements and a new speaker will be sought. The board also authorized purchasing two sets of World Encyclopedias and reviewed auditorium rental rules with no changes.

Nelsonville High School Alumni Association City Board of Education Earl Hilleary Alumni Association D. W. Codding Miller’s Produce K. of P James Gilbert Raymond Patton

New Haven Rooms Sought By Workers

In New Haven a number of workers arriving for the Philip Sporn power plant project at Graham Station seek living quarters. Surveyors continue work on three farms to prepare for the station while real estate activity hints at a developing market.

Point Pleasant Harry L. Dyer New Haven Philip Sporn Graham Station Appalachian and Ohio Power Companies Earl Grimm Dyer Fifth St Route 33 Harry Layne Layne

City to Relocate Seventeen Parking Meters

Gallipolis officials announced a Monday plan to move seventeen parking meters on Third Avenue to ease congestion near Court Street. Thirteen meters sit south of Court Street and four north. the four above Court Street are on the east side of Third Avenue.

Gallipolis Third Ave Court St J. Roy Bartlett Third

Loyal Workers Class Hosts Golden Rule and Others

Sixty eight members and guests gathered Thursday evening in the First Methodist church social rooms in Nelsonville. The Loyal Workers Class hosted the Golden Rule class the Retta Howe class the Mizpah class Class No 21 and the Martha Class. After a devotional period the group sang hymns. A skit by Mrs Cleo Whitmore and Mrs Marie Hoskins and a reading by Mrs Bessie Warehime highlighted the program. Refreshments followed.

Nelsonville First Methodist Church

Class Plans Meet NELSONVILLE Rainbow Class Event

Mrs. Donald Shafer Jr hosts Rainbow Class of the Christian Church on Myers Street at 7 30 p m Thursday.</s>

Nelsonville Donald Shafer, Jr Myers St Rainbow The Christian Church

VFW Auxiliary Instituted in Nelsonville Ceremony

In Nelsonville a Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary was instituted at 2 p.m. in the post headquarters. Officers elected include President Eileen Wend and senior vice president Betty Cope. The General E F Glenn Auxiliary No 108 from Chillicothe assisted, with officers presiding and reading duties. The group will meet the first and third Wednesdays at 8 p.m., with the first meeting on March 19.

Nelsonville Veterans of Foreign Wars Eileen Wend Betty Cope Betty Riley Roxie Lightfoot Jane Stage Marie Glenn Betty Lehman Gladys Talbot Betty Wolfe Irma Hoffman Lucy Pierce Rita Woody Imogene North Betty Wallace Alice Pierce Virginia Valhenburg Reva Delong Leora Riley Margy Pierce Jane Galvin E. F. Glenn Chillicothe Eileen Ritchey Carrie A. Nowell Betty Patton Clara Pinney Rose Brandle Carrie M. Norwell June Dyer Mary Radcliffe Marguerite Carson Marie Ramsey Emily Bailes Bernice Radcliffe

Murray City Legion Plans Party Night

Murray City The American Legion Post of Murray City will hold a party and special program at post headquarters Saturday night and all day Sunday as part of American Legion Anniversary Week. The aim is to boost membership beyond last year’s 265 with 212 ex servicemen enrolled and paid dues. Joe Check commands the post and John Maraz is adjutant.

Murray City American Legion Post American Legion Post Joe Check John Maraz

Rita Levering to Wed Everett Woody in Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs Charles Levering announce the marriage of their daughter Rita to Everett Woody son of Herbert Woody. The ceremony Sunday Feb 16 at 1 30 pm was a single ring Catholic rite officiated by Rev Fr William Kelly. Attendants included Mrs John Dahl Jr Shirley Crane Bill Butt and Theodore Crane with guests Mr and Mrs Daniel Woody and Charles Levering Jr A chicken dinner followed at the bride’s home 94 Jefferson St to be their future home.

Nelsonville Charles Levering Rita Everett Woody Herbert Woody William Kelly John Dahl, Jr Shirley Crane Bill Butt Theodore Crane Daniel Woody Charles Levering, Jr Levering Everett Crane Woody Jefferson St

Parks Family Guests End Week With Ralph Parks

Mr and Mrs Bill Parks and daughter of Detroit Michigan along with Rev and Mrs Ralph W Parks and Mrs Gertrude Merrick of Dayton Ohio were guests at the end of the week of Mr and Mrs Ralph Parks.

Bill Parks Detroit Mich Ralph W. Parks Gertrude Merrick Dayton Ralph Parks

W T Newsome Dies at 94 in Nelsonville

William T Newsome aged 94 died Monday at his daughter Mrs Dee Norman’s home near The Diamond where he had lived the past months His wife Amanita is dead He is survived by another daughter Mrs Vesta Chapman two sons Howard Newsome and Stanley Newsome one sister Mrs Ella Williams and a half brother Walter Sanders all of Columbus Friends may call at the Norman home at any time Funeral services have not been completed.

Nelsonville William — T. Newsome Dee Norman Diamond Amanita Norman Vesta Chapman City Howard Newsome Stanley Newsome Columbus Ella Williams Walter Sanders

Funeral Services Set For Mrs Beulah Tomlinson

Funeral services for Mrs Beulah Scott Tomlinson who died Monday at University Hospital Columbus will be held Wednesday at 2 30 p m at Warren funeral home. Rev John Lloyd Evans of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Nelsonville Beulah Scott Tomlinson University Hospital Columbus Warren John Lloyd Evans First Presbyterian Church Greenlown

Two Persons Fined For Traffic Violations

Richard Mackinnon of Athens paid $10 and costs for failing to stop at a stop sign in Mayor Oral Daugherty's court. John Samuel Wertz of Zanesville paid $10 and costs for unsafe operation of a motor vehicle. A police case file noted the city records.

Nelsonville Richard Mackinnon Athens Oral Daugherty John Samuel Wertz Zanesville Copreee City Pace

Girl Scouts Extend Invitation to Mothers

Nelsonville Girl Scout celebration marks 35th anniversary with an open party for all mothers. The event at Little House on Wednesday at 7 30 p m invites mothers to join local members and troop leaders in the festivities.

Nelsonville Little House

Mayes Named Legion Chief in Mason County Post

Capt. Maurice Mayes was elected commander of Mason County Post American Legion at a meeting last night succeeding John R Brooks who resigned and is reportedly seeking employment in Jacksonville Florida. Mayes served in the war in the military postal service and attained captain rank. he is now captain of the local National Guard company and works as a clerk in the post office.

Point Pleasant Maurice Mayes Mason County Post American Legion John R. Brooks Jacksonville Fla Mayes Military Postal Service National Guard

Praise of Railroad Brings Appreciation

Local real estate agent Rupert L. Kayser praised the B and O Railroad in advertising commentary. R M Van Sant, director of public relations for the system, forwarded a note from chief engineer A C Clark expressing appreciation for Kayser’s tribute to the railroad as a leader in West Virginia's industrial development.

Point Pleasant Rupert L. Kayser R. M. van Sant Kayser A. C. Clark West Virginia

Red Cross Fund Chairman Reports $800 In Sight

Rev. William Meade, Mason County Red Cross fund chairman, said the campaign nears its $6,000 goal with $800 in sight. Miss Theresa White, field representative from Alexandria, Va., arrived to aid Meade in interviewing district chairmen and others.

Point Pleasant William Meade Red Cross Fund Mason County Theresa White Alexandria Meade

Final returns on district property in Graham District

deputy assessor George N. Capehart filed 1947 personal property returns listing 1,034 cows in Mason County Graham District, likely the largest count among ten magisterial districts, and 6,197 chickens.

Point Pleasant George N. Capehart Graham Mason County

Carbon Hill Dog Said to Have Mild Rabies Form

In Nelsonville Mrs. Ben Bailey described her Carbon Hill dog as suffering from a mild form of dumb rabies, not the foaming biting kind, with breathing difficulties. The state lab confirmed the diagnosis and required Pasteur treatment, which she has begun.

Nelsonville Carbon Hill Ben Bailey State Laboratory

Parents to Hear Lecture on Cubbing in Nelsonville

Nelsonville parents of boys ages 9 to 12 are invited to a March 17 meeting at 7 30 p m in the Christian Church Community Room to start a new cub pack. Field Scout Executive Edward A Goodwin will discuss Cubbing and its merits, with Earl Freeman speaking on benefits to boys in cubbing.

Nelsonville The Christian Church Edward A. Goodwin Earl Freeman

Islands Shape Philippines Fauna History

The text notes the Philippines lack large native mammals due to maritime isolation, contrasting with Sumatra, Borneo, and Java which were once connected to mainland Asia and later isolated as large landmasses.

Philippines Sumatra Borneo Java

Wahama High Honor Roll Is Announced

Wahama High School announces honor roll lists for four grade levels. Senior straight A students include Ellen Clarke Ray Dean Heaton Dottie Perry Norma Roach and Steve Gammon. Senior B average or above cohort features Jean Bush Elinor Boston and others. Junior and sophomore lists, plus freshman honorees, name numerous students across classes.

Rosalee Nease Freddie Icenhower Martha Jewell Raymond Smith Jeanine Hall Faye Marie Roush Lois Booth Billy Chattin Louise Coleman Mae Elias Alice Ferguson Anna Cunningham Jack Fowler Earl Henry Phyllis Gibbs Maxine Juhling George Roush John Gilbert Luther Smith Betty Pickens Loretta Smith Jane Foreman Evelyn Blessing Erma Clark Donna Edwards Evalee Fry Doris Hoffman Betty Kelly Patricia Lerner Avalee McGraw Mary Shields Frances Stewart John Leary Ruby Roush Doris Wolfe Laura Weigand Blanche Boston Fannie Boston Barbara Hoffman Donald Kay Jane Ann Kell Margie Lewis John Curtis Roush Nancy Roney Louise Smith Irma Roush Belva Roush Dorothy Stone Jo Ann Varian Nancy Webb

March Meeting of Pt Pleasant Farm Women's Club

Pt Pleasant Annes Bailey farm women's club held its March meeting with Mrs Virgil Plants as hostess Mrs Milton Lewis chaired the session and named canvassers for the Red Cross funds drive The lesson Care and Repair of Clothing was led by Mrs Parsons and Mrs See Refreshments followed for attendees including Mrs Roy Kincaid Mrs Thomas Mrs See Mrs Gay Caster Mrs Girard Fowler Mrs Marshall Fowler Mrs Charles Fogleson Mrs Parsons Mrs Lewis and the hostess

Point Pleasant Anne Bailey Gay Caste Girard Fowler Marshall Fowler Charles Fogleson Parsons Lewis W. D. Steele Milton Lewis, Jr

Mrs Rhodes Honors Ninth Birthday With Dinner Theater Party

Mrs Harry A Rhodes of Ohio River Road hosted a dinner and theater party Saturday evening for her daughter Myrtle Sue Rhodes turning nine. Guests included Barbara Jean Huddleston Nellie Jean Blessing Barbara Alice Barr Leota Mae Brumley Linda Sue Durst and Butchie Rhodes.

Harry A. Rhodes Ohio River Road Myrtle Sue Rhodes Barbara Jean Huddleston Nellie Jean Blessing Barbara Alice Barr Leota Mae Brumley Linda Sue Durst Butchie Rhodes

Local Social Notes Recap of Visits and Illness

Mrs W H Morgan left Sunday for Pittsburgh to visit her son Harold P Morgan. Capt B M Berry arrived Monday from Canton Ohio to spend several days with Mrs Berry and their daughter in law E A Berry. Mrs John Franklin has been absent from her Main Street women's wear shop due to flu and recuperating at her Ninth Street home. Lewis Ball a B O trainman of Wheeling spent last week with Mrs Ball at their Jackson Avenue residence.

W. H. Morgan Pittsburgh Harold P. Morgan B. M. Berry Canton Lewis Ball Wheeling Mrs. Ball Jackson Ave

Prisoner-Laborer Hurt in Quarry Accident

Fred Smith, a prisoner laborer, fractured both bones in his lower right leg while at the Pliny quarry used for the Pliny Mercers Bottom cut off highway project. He was brought to the city, the fractures were reduced, a cast applied, and he was taken to the state prison in Moundsville by Franklin's ambulance.

Point Pleasant Fred Smith Pliny Mercers Bottom Moundsville Franklin

County-Wide Meeting Of Clubs Scheduled

A county wide meeting of farm women's club members is set for Thursday March 13 at 1 pm at the home of Mrs Mervin Chapman on Viand Street. Miss Gladys Wasmuth from Morgantown will lead a discussion on Using Colors in Home Furnishings.

Point Pleasant Farm Women's Club Mervin Chapman Viand St Gladys Wasmuth Extension Department Morgantown

Condition Serious at Point Pleasant for Musgrave

Point Pleasant residents report John Musgrave, over 80, in serious condition after a stroke and illness over the past weeks. Mr and Mrs Robert F McGuffin traveled to Pittsburgh for the weekend as C W Swan, the McGuffins' father in law, faced expected surgical treatment.

Point Pleasant John Musgrave Mr. Musgrave Robert F. McGuffin Pittsburgh C. W. Swan

Eads Receives Five Years Probation For Non support

Roy Eads pleaded guilty to non support and received five years probation along with court orders to find work within 30 days pay 15 dollars weekly for child support abstain from taverns avoid intoxicants report monthly to a probation officer remain in Gallia County unless allowed to leave and commit no further crimes. Martin George pleaded innocent on a charge of leaving the scene of an accident with bond set at 500 dollars.

Gallipolis Roy Eads Common Pleas Lewis C. Warden Eads Gallia County Martin George Grand Jury

William E. Noel Dies at 77 in Gallipolis

William Elmer Noel 77 died Monday at his daughter Mrs. Charles Axline’s home in Gallipolis after a several week illness. He was a transfer company operator before retiring. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Rio Grande Methodist Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Survived by daughter Mabel Noel of Columbus and siblings Oma Page, Lee Sharp, Dattie Smith, Mason Noel, John Noel.

Gallipolis William Elmer Noel Charles Axline Second Ave Noel McDaniel Rio Grande Methodist Church Calvary Cemetery Mabel Noel Columbus Oma Page Lee Sharp Dattie Smith Mason Noel John Noel Marion

Mamie Gills Dies at Clinic

Mamie Gills 61 died Sunday at Point Pleasant Clinic. Funeral at 2 p m Wednesday at Frank Wetherholt funeral home. Burial in Mound Hill Cemetery. Former Gallipolis teacher in Linden School for 26 years retired last fall. Member of Pi Lambda Theta at Ohio State University. Survived by four sisters Reginald Archer Gallipolis Ferry W Va Annette and Clara Gills Columbus and Mabelle Gills Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Mamie Gills Point Pleasant Clinic Frank Wetherholt Mound Hill Cemetery Miss Gills Columbus Linden Pi Lambda Theta Ohio State University Reginald Archer Gallipolis Ferry W. Va Annette and Clara Gills Mabelle Gills

Kayser Takes Post As Capitol Policeman

Kayser Robert A. Kayser special city policeman and Lewis District constable leaves today for Washington to join the Capitol Police with an assignment on March 14 He served three and one half years in the recent war as technician fourth grade and was advanced to sergeant He plans to study under FBI instructors in Washington and continues his interest in police work since high school days

Point Pleasant Robert A. Kayser Lewis District Washington Capitol FBI

Mrs Mamie Baker Dies of Heart Attack at Home

Mrs Mamie Baker 53 died Sunday of a heart attack at her home near Yanger Chapel Church Leon Route 2 Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday with burial at No 3 Cemetery in Union District She was the daughter of Henry Snyder Elmwood and the late Mrs Snyder Surviving are her husband John Baker and two sons

Point Pleasant Mamie Baker Yanger Chapel Church Leon No. 3 Union District Henry Snyder Elmwood Snyder John Baker

John Estelle Dies in Ohio Valley

John Leslie Estelle age 66 formerly of Charleston West Virginia died at the home of Joe Johnson near Ewington on Sunday. Funeral services will be handled by Vernon McCoy's funeral home in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis John Leslie Estelle Charleston W. Va Joe Johnson Ewington Vernon McCoy

Mrs Hileman Visits Springfield From Norfolk with Porter Family

Mrs Harry Hileman of Norfolk Virginia traveled to Springfield with Mr and Mrs James Sayre to visit Stanley Porter the women's father for a two day stay over the weekend.

Gallipolis Harry Hileman Norfolk Springfield James Sayre Stanley Porter

Funeral Held for David Entsminger in Middleport

Fred J Ents minger attended the funeral for his cousin David Entsminger a railroad employee at Middleport Methodist Church Monday.

Gallipolis Fred J. Entsminger David Entsminger Middleport Railroad Middleport Methodist Church

Final Services Slated For Mrs Nancy Benson

Final services were planned for Mrs Nancy Benson who died Saturday night at age 80 at her home 2075 Chatham Ave. Interment was to be in Poplar Ridge Cemetery. She was survived by three brothers and a sister, George Hickenbotham of Middletown, Homer Hickenbotham of Walbridge Ohio, and Mrs Mina Ewing and Elijah Hart of Cheshire.

Gallipolis Nancy Ann Benson Chatham Ave Poplar Ridge George Hickenbotham Middleport Homer Hickenbotham Walbridge Ohio Mina Ewing Elijah Hart Cheshire

Intoxicants Vied in Court in Gallipolis

Municipal court records show fines for intoxication ranging from 5 to 25 dollars. Philip and Kenneth Cordell pleaded guilty to intoxication and disorderly conduct, each fined 25 dollars and costs. Florence Sheline Martin Sheline James Baldwin and Charles Johnson also pleaded guilty to intoxication and disorderly conduct, each fined 25 dollars and costs. Henry Williams paid 5 dollars and costs for intoxication. Lester S. Carrick posted a 10 dollar bond on a charge described as light crashing.

Gallipolis Philip Kenneth Cordell Florence Sheline Martin Sheline James Baldwin Charles Johnson Henry Williams Drew Lester S. Carrick

Brothers In Separate Crashes Tie Up Route 75

Thomas Pawley age 30 of Jackson Route 4 and Alfred Fisher Jackson Route 3 crashed on Route 75 at 3 25 PM with no injuries reported Pawley was fined 10 by Mayor John Pritchett for unsafe operation. Later Eugene E Fisher 33 of Jackson collided with Marie Downey 37 of Jackson on Route 75 south of Coalton five people had minor injuries including the drivers Fisher was taken to Holzer Hospital Gallipolis with chest bruises and a fractured knee cap.

Gallipolis Jackson County Thomas Pawley Jackson Alfred Fisher Pawley John Pritchett Fisher Eugene E. Fisher Marie Downey Coalton Holzer Hospital

SE Ohio Teachers Association Dinner Draws Large Turnout

Sixty five reservations were received for the Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association dinner led by Carlos D. Bradley, city school band director, with over 100 people expected for the follow up meeting in the school auditorium. Bradley welcomed district and state officers at the banquet in the Presbyterian Church and at the meeting.

Gallipolis Carlos D. Bradley Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association Bradley Presbyterian Church

Funeral Services Set For Ralph E. Davis

Ralph E. Davis age 46 died last Thursday at Janey saw mill in Green Township from coronary thrombosis. Funeral services were held at Miller's home for funerals and he was buried in Lone Oak Cemetery at Point Pleasant this afternoon. Davis had no immediate relatives and his final rites were arranged by his former wife, from whom he recently divorced.

Gallipolis Ralph E. Davis Janey Green Township Paul Foster Lone Oak Point Pleasant Miller Mr. Davis Claude Miller

Infant Daughter Dies in Swan Creek Family

Brief graveside rites planned at King Cemetery Ohio Township for the daughter born dead to Mr and Mrs Denver Waugh of Swan Creek. Five sisters survive.

Gallipolis Denver Waugh Swan Creek King Cemetery Ohio Township

License tests slated for Gallipolis drivers

State Highway Patrol announced Friday licensing examinations from 9 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. at the State Highway Garage. Patrolmen said the tests will be held weekly with the examinations carried out by patrol staff at the Gallipolis facility.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol

Farm and Home Week set at Ohio State March 18 to 21

Ohio State University will host the thirty fifth Farm and Home Week from March 18 through 21. County Agents offer program copies. Chick brooding tips include early chicks clean brooder four inches litter dim night light limits and ample feeder space with prepared outdoor range.

Gallipolis Ohio State University

David Spires Dies at Farm

David Spires 77 died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his farm home in Morgan Township Sunday. Funeral at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Vinton Baptist Church with Rev Novel Russell officiating. Burial in Vinton Memorial Park. Survived by a step daughter and several siblings.

Gallipolis David Spires Vinton Baptist Church Novel Russell Athens Vinton Memorial Park Spires Morgan Township Ida Dyke Russell

State Patrol Arrests Listed

Curtis B. Oxyer 19 Cheshire was fined 10 and costs for no muffler after two prior warnings. Clarence Henry Frazier 32 Cheshire Route 2 was fined 10 and costs for no operator's license. Roy E. Roush 27 Huntington was fined 15 and costs for speeding Route 7. Roy D. McCarty 39 Cheshire pled guilty to overload and fined 15 and costs. Gordon B. Smith 33 Castlesham Pa forfeited a 10 bond for no operator's license. Harold Gradsky 34 Dayton forfeited a 25 bond after speeding.

Gallipolis Curtis B. Oxyer Cheshire Clarence Henry Frazier Roy E. Roush Huntington Roy D. McCarty Gordon B. Smith Castlesham Harold Gradsky Dayton State Highway Patrol

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