Local Soil Conservation Election Counts Reported
The article notes vote tallies by district on a Saturday count. Officials listed names such as Webb, Marion, Starr, and Laurelville among others as part of the official tally and county results.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1944
Page
2
Loga Dorothy Weds In Pasadena Ceremony
An OCR fragment describes Loga Dorothy of Pasadena marrying Lieut. Byles. The account mentions a church or hall ceremony with a bridal party of sisters and bridesmaids, a tiara and pink ribbon, and military service details for the groom.
Nelsonville School Board Extends Supt D W Codding Contract
Nelsonville City School board extended a three year contract for Supt D W Codding and approved a salary increase. Codding will have completed his second year as head of the Nelsonville system at the end of the current term. All limited contracts for teachers were renewed for another year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
D. W. Codding
Nelsonville City School
City Board of Education
Codding
Frank Knox
Doris Pergrin
Gordon Thompson
Claude E. Blair
Willeen Edwards
Margaret Johnson
Raymond Connett
Margaret Freyburg
Red Cross War Fund drive in York Township falls short
Total subscriptions to date reach 2600 dollars announced by Ralph Cook local chairman. Several districts remain to be heard from and workers are urged to continue soliciting and report quickly. Township goal stands at 4000 dollars with new 100 Percent Club additions listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Red Cross War Fund
York Township
Ralph Cook
Red Cross
Revival Service Set To Start March 27 In Nel sonville
At the Church of the Nazarene on Adams Street Nel sonville revival services begin March 27 and run through Easter Sunday. Sunday School at 9 30 with Superintendent William Winigman in charge. Preaching at 10 30 by Rev W A Rose. Evening service 7 30. Evangelistic services each evening at 7 30 led by Rev and Mrs D V Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Church of the Nazarene
Adams St
W. A. Rose
William Winigman
Mra. D. V. Snyder
Episcopal Service Schedule Lent Holy Communion in Nelsonville
Epiphany Episcopal Church Nelsonville announces Holy Communion on March 26 Passion Sunday at 9 30 a m with Rev Robert G Purring ton of Good Shepherd Church Athens as celebrant Morning prayer is read at 7 a m each Wednesday during Lent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Epiphany Episcopal Church
Robert G. Purrington
Good Shepherd Church
Athens
Nelsonville Schools Superintendent Rehired for Three More Years
D W Codding, completing his second year as Nelsonville city schools superintendent, was offered a contract to remain three years longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Codding
Nelsonville
Rev Evans Returns To Pulpit Sunday
Nelsonville report Rev L E Evans resumes his place in the Act of the Church of Christ Sunday morning at 10 30 preaching The Power of the Transforming Gospel There is no evening service Bible School directed by George Barrows at 9 30 and Christian Endeavor Societies at 6 00 Those interested in becoming members meet briefly in the sanctuary at 1 45 PM
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
L. E. Evans
Church of Christ
Bible School
George Barrows
Nelsonville servicemen update from World War II era
Staff Sgt. Gerald Nelson Jr., son of Mr and Mrs Gerald Nelson, has recovered from an appendectomy after 15 months in England and returned to base. His wife and baby, who stayed with the Nelsons, plan to move to Holden Maine this spring. Staff Sgt. Robert Birtcher, also in England, wrote of meeting Wyman, son of the late Connie Wyman, in England. Mrs Helen Jenkins of Columbus will return home after visiting her mother Mrs Adda James in Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Nelson, Jr
Gerald Nelson
England
Nelson
Holden
Robert Birtcher
Charles Dewees
Danville
Wyman
Nelsonville
Young Wyman
Connie” Wyman
Hocking Valley
Clara Gallagher Wyman
Columbus
Helen Jenkins
Adda James
Nelsonville Mourns Dr. Nathan Hill Former Mayor Dies at 76
Dr. Nathan Hill 76 longtime Nelsonville physician and former mayor died at his home 20 E Washington St after a paralytic stroke in November. He served as coroner, school board member and mayor 1912 16 and practiced in Nelsonville for 52 years. He attended Ohio University and Chicago Medical College, opened his office at Columbus St location then moved to his home. He was a Republican civic leader, surgeon for the Nelsonville division of railroads, and member of Knights of Pythias and First Presbyterian Church. He leaves two sisters and several nephews and nieces. Funeral arrangements are pending at Stout Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Nathan Hill
Washington St
Hill
Physicians and Surgeons College
Chicago
Charles Robbins
W. Columbus St
York Township
E. Washington St
Mechem
Dr. Hill
Athens County
Harmony
Canaan Township
Cash Ridge
Athens
Ohio University
City Board of Education
William McKinley
Hocking Valley Railroad
Chesapeake & Ohio
Knights of Pythias
First Presbyterian Church
Heassie Blake
Emma Rodda
Hattie Weiss
Ella Crawsford
the Plains
Stout Funeral
Help Needed by Nelsonville Garden Club for Canal Road Shrubs
Mrs M F Hyde of Nelsonville appeals for shrubs to beautify Canal Road. The Garden Club asks residents to donate shrubs rather than pull them up. State Highway officials in Columbus will provide labor to plant the donated shrubs. Details on collection times and drop-off points will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Garden Club
Canal Road
Columbus
Highway Department
Church Youth To Hold Spring Rally In Nelsonville
Nelsonville district youth of the Churches of Christ plan a spring rally at the Church of Christ on Saturday with 9 30 registration and an evening program at 7 30 Miss Helen Miner announces large advance luncheon at noon and the banquet in the evening Gaines M Cook secretary of the One Christian Missionary Society is the principal speaker
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Church Fellowship Supper in Nelsonville
The Church of Christ hosts a fellowship supper Friday at 6 30 pm directed by Mrs. Spencer Steenrod and the church division along with the Business Girls Class. Members and friends are invited to bring a covered dish and sandwiches and enjoy the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
B&c
Church of Christ
Spencer Steenrod
Doanville Lenten Services to Feature Rev John Sharpe
The Rev John Sharpe of Martins Ferry will be guest preacher at Doanville Church during special Lenten services Sunday Monday and Tuesday at 7 PM. Special music has been arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doanville
John Sharpe
Martins Ferry
Doanville Church
Eckard Rites Held This Afternoon at Heights Church
Funeral services for Edwin M Jeff Eckard prominent Robinson District farmer are held this afternoon at Heights United Brethren Church led by Rev. F H Capehart with Revs Carter and Miller assisting. Burial is in Lone Oak cemetery. Eckard died Wednesday at Holzer Hospital after a fall on an ice covered sidewalk. He was born October 22 1863 in Flat Rock to John M and Margaret Eckard. He married Jennie Belle Boggeess who preceded him. Seven of their ten children survive including Garry Eckard at Marshall College Huntington Pvt John M Eckard at Camp Crowder Horton Eckard Fort Jackson Edward Woodrow Eckard USN Pensacola Alvin Eckard in Washington Bessie Schul Hickory Chapel and Ruth Schools at the old home. Carl Eckard died in 1918 influenza epidemic after Navy enlistment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Edwin M.jeff Eckard
Robinson District
Heights
Flat Rock
John M
Margaret Lemaster Eckard
Eckard
Jennie Belle Boggeess
Garry Eckard
Marshall College
Huntington
John M. Eckard
Camp Crowder
Horton Eckard
Fort Jackson
S. C
Edward Woodrow Eckard
Pensacola
Fla
Alvin Eckard
Washington
Bessie Schul
Hickory Chapel
Ruth Schools
Carl Eckard
Navy
Gallia Fox Hunters Plan Spring Chase
Ira J. Mills of the Gallia County Fox Hunters Association announced the annual beach show at the fairgrounds on April 14 at 8 p.m. followed by the chase at Morton's Woods on April 15 and 16 starting at 7 4 p.m. Homer Kemper serves as secretary treasurer of the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ira J. Mills
Gallia County
Fox Hunters Association
Fairgrounds
Morton's Woods
Mr. Mills
Homer Kemper
Nly Organization of
Fox Hunters
Mason County Men Head to Two Induction Centers Saturday
A 32 man Mason County contingent departs from Selective Service on Sixth Street at 8:30 Saturday morning for induction. One Navy volunteer and 12 selectees go to Huntington Navy Reception Center. one Army volunteer and 18 selectees to Fort Thomas Kentucky for induction. Notable Point Pleasant natives include Edwin Withers Aten Carter Long Franklin John Clay Hutchinson Howard Starling Brewer and James Lewis McNeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County
Selective Service
Sixth St
Armed Services
Navy
Huntington
Fort Thomas
Army
Edwin Withers Aten
Hogsett
Carter Long Franklin
John Clay Hutchinson
Howard Starling Brewer
Philip Bernard Hennesy
Orville Haynes Ellis
Donie Alto McFarland
Mason City
Aubrey Nibert
Gallipolis Ferry
Bracy Allin Wray
Aple Grove
Grover Russell Caudill
Richard M. McDade
Leon
William Franklin Fry
Kaylong
James Lewis McNeal
John Wesley Chapman
Glenwood
Harry Lee Bonecutter
Preston Harvey Snowden
James Leon Barnett
Edgar Conrad Godfrey
Emmons
Paul McConnihay
Dorsel Herman Myers
Marion
Gilbert Milliron
Gallipolis
William Henry Onlinger
Russell Allen Lewis
Harold Levi Thomas
Letart
Allen Courtney Waugh
Ashton
Basil Frederick Hill
Dunbar
Virgil Wilson Siders
Harry Dabney Caudill
Arlee
Fred William Harbour
Gordon Tyler Meeker
Moundsville
James Forrest Noffsinger
Ronie
Cecil Walker
Red Cross Campaign in Point Pleasant Falls Behind Quota
Red Cross campaign chairman John Glass reported receipts only slightly above half the county quota. Reports stagnated after an initial surge. many workers have not filed reports and some residents remain unvisited. The campaign promotes theater showings and tin pan panno talks to boost contributions, but totals remain far from expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Red Cross
Minutemen
German Prisoner Pfc Charles Hoffman Reported
Mrs Maud E Hoffman of Middleport formerly West Columbia received a message from the Adjutant General via the International Red Cross stating her son Private First Class Charles C Hoffman is a prisoner of war in Germany and wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Maud E. Hoffman
Middleport
West Columbia
Adjutant General
Washington
International Red Cross
Charles C. Hoffman
Hoffman
Covert Baking Co
Williams St
Young Child Dies En Route To Hospital
Norma Jane Mooney one year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Mooney of Ohio Township died Wednesday afternoon while being taken to Holzer Hospital after sudden illness. The family near Crown City includes a sister and four brothers. Funeral services were held Friday at Victory Baptist Church conducted by Rev Cremeens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Norma Jane
Clarence Mooney
Ohio Township
Holzer Hospital
Crown City
Victory Baptist Church
Jennings Cremeens
Honor Siders At Assembly In Point Pleasant
A morning assembly at Point Pleasant Junior High honored Virgil Siders a physical education teacher and coach who departs Saturday for Fort Thomas Kentucky to enter the Army. The pupils and teachers presented him a wrist watch and praised his popular presence and coaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Virgil Siders
Fort Thomas
Siders
Ferrguson
Richard Masters
Ferguson
Thelma Dunkle
Paul S. Thomas
Woman Heads Shipbuilding Firm After Death
Walter A. Windsor serves temporarily as chief executive of Marietta Manufacturing Co after the death of C. O. Weissenburger. Mrs. Windsor, once a shipyard employee, is considered a capable leader who may not pursue the top job, as insiders expect a successor from Weissenburger’s trusted staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Walter A. Windsor
Marietta Manufacturing Co
C. O. Weissenburger
Windsor
Weissenburger
Mosser Strikes Out Six in First Practice Game
Wander Mosser of Point Pleasant starred in Detroit Tigers intra squad action by fanning six over three scoreless innings. The prospect has spent several years in minor league baseball and impressed the hometown crowd with strong pitching on the local field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosser
Point Pleasant
Wander Mosser
Detroit Tiger
Episcopal Bishop to Hold Confirmation in Point Pleasant
Bishop R. E. L. Strider of the West Virginia Diocese will conduct a confirmation service and preach at Christ Church at 8 o clock Sunday evening. A reception for the bishop will follow in the parish house hosted by the Service Guild chaired by Mrs. William Meade. He will stay as guest of Mr and Mrs Tol Stribling on Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
R. E. L. Strider
Episcopal Diocese of
West Virginia
Christ Church
Strider
Service Guild
William Meade
Bishop Strider
Mrs. Tol Stribling
Main &T
Daughters Born to Local Families at Point Pleasant and Leon
At Point Clinic in Point Pleasant a daughter weighing six pounds fourteen ounces was born Thursday to Mr and Mrs Robert E Greer local. A daughter was born Wednesday to Mr and Mrs McKinley McDade of Leon Route 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Robert E. Greer
Point Clinic
McKinley McDade
Leon, Route 2
Harden Starts Campaign in Rural District
Harden, Republican county ticket candidate, plans to campaign in rural districts starting about April 10 visiting all county areas within gasoline limits. He has mailed letters to several hundred Republican voters and will issue more mailings. Harden, a longtime council member, is general foundry foreman at West Virginia Malleable Iron Co for 15 years and will take a leave of absence to campaign. In another item, Miss Carlisle Lewis of Gallipolis Ferry is critically ill at Holzer Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Rody MM. Harden
County Cork
Harden
Cig Council
West Virginia Malleable Iron Co
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Harr
Hayder Ve
McCan
Seles
Joe
White
Ighter
Athens Messenger
the Bennett Co
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Whitmore Greenhouses
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York District
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Beauty
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Nelsonville, Ohio
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4. M. Hyde
Doanville Services
Gallia
Charles Hoffman
Young Child
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William Morat
Tere Carradine
Rover Ryan Amelita Ward
William Taney
Wally Brown
Alan Canney
John H Aver
Ofemet
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Sandy Lewis
Poplar Grove Farm
For All
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Donahey Clay Products CO
Mechems
Betty Rose
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