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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1944
Page
18
A fragmented OCR snapshot shows grain and produce trading opening with mixed prices. Hog markets stay active while cattle and sheep values appear revised, and various fats and meats show limited demand.
SAEWARI Mr and Mrs Claud V Barnes were called to McArt cently on business. They toured Wellston to visit daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs R H Grady and daughter Miss Mary Barnes who returned home with parents for a weekend. Mrs Bert Scott of Minersville visited Cook and Russel households. Laughlin family hosted Somansh and relatives at Guynville Stewart. Guests included Ralph Wright of Columbus and son Harry Wright from the Navy. Claud Barnes received word that John Barnes now sergeant in New Guinea. He notes Red Cross plans to ferry soldiers sailboat riding. The Barnes family also include Pvt Frank V Barnes in the South Pacific and Lavern Richard Barnes at Norfolk Naval Base. John Featherstone, petty officer second class, stationed Camp Peary Va, spending ten day furlough with family in Stewart.
Corning Star notes social happenings including Worthy matron Mrs. Keller urging officers to attend a seven o clock social the same evening. Margaret Curtis returns from Fairport Harbor with Me and Stes Ben Oris family. Andy Wargo returns home after a Whit rose Hospital stay in Columbus. Edna Atkinson returns from Detroit visit. Vivian Keller and Gerry visit Ada Coakley in Nelsonville.
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