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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1944
Page
3
Middleport officials move to refer garbage and refuse control to the ordinance committee. A proposed license fee of 25 dollars for haulers and monthly charges of 1 dollar for residences and businesses are outlined, with weekly pickups and seasonal increases.
Pfc. Eugene Hood, one year in the Navy, returned home to Minersville for a 40 day furlough with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hood. He served ten months overseas and was injured on Wake Island, hospital bound at Pearl Harbor for seven months. Hood received the Purple Heart and other medals. A second son, Sgt. Joseph H. Hood, has arrived in Ireland. Recent guests included Mrs. Franklin Hood and children Betty Bobby and Butchie and Mrs. J L Casto.
Oliver M. Pifer 57 died at St Joseph Hospital. Funeral Wednesday at 2 30 PM at local M E Church with Rev E L Miller officiating. Resident 34 years, former West Virginia. Survived by wife two daughters Edith Clayton Akron Norma Rockhold Eden. Son Harold preceded in death. Burial Pleasant Home Cemetery.
Whitehorse Yukon Territory marks the official opening of the Canol oil project linking Norman Wells to the Whitehorse refinery by 595 miles of pipe. The $130 million U S Canadian effort aims to supply Alaska and Allied war needs with a 1500 mile distribution network and power plant from Hamilton Ontario. Prime Minister Mackenzie King praised U S Canadian cooperation as emergency action against enemy disruption.
William Hubbard returns to Great Lakes Naval Training Station after a furlough with his parents and friends, with a wiener roast and a chicken dinner in his honor. Two former MHS classmates headed to service after graduation. Families host celebrations for Sgt Thomas Mankin and Pvt John Dillard on furloughs with out of town relatives in attendance. Amateur Gardeners Club to meet with Miss Vera Russell assisting.
Pomeroy Federated Church hosted the Music Club Vested Chorus for a Spring Program. The mixed chorus and Women’s Chorus performed multiple pieces under director Mrs. Nolan Swackhammer with guest soloist Mrs. Vernon Buell and accompanists Lois Cecil and Willard Ashworth.
The Chamber of Commerce reports a new lighting project for the front of the business district parking lots in Pomeroy. Funded by popular subscription, the project began this week and should near completion by week’s end, improving safety and community appearance.
Failing to have a quorum the Pomeroy Village Council did not convene last night. Absences included Rev. Walter Sodt’s replacement, and council president E F Robinson due to urgent business. Nearby, Clair Karr of Naylors Run was injured when a stake hit his leg during work with an axe. Mrs Harley Haning hosted a surprise birthday party for her husband with many guests listed.
A compilation of short notes lists Gale Hysell on a nine day furlough with his wife, Martha Downing from Denison University visiting family, and various weekend trips. It notes illnesses in the Harris family and ongoing health concerns for Lincoln Smith’s son, plus several residents traveling to Columbus and Cleveland for business or care.
Pomeroy notes show Corporal Harry Hazelton of Fort Bliss Texas on first furlough visiting family on Wright Street. The column lists multiple home gatherings with relatives and friends, plus other servicemen on leave from Camp Blanding and Fort Benning and locals visiting nearby towns.
An advertisement touts a tonic to restore energy for tired husbands and wives claiming to boost vitality with prophylactic vitamin doses. It lists availability at Athens drug stores including Gallahers and Athens Pharmacy with Ton Tablets promoted for general wellness.
Dr P E Stanley Meigs County chairman announces the Meigs County Red Cross War Fund quota of 17500, the largest ever for the county. The goal equals about 90 cents per resident and reflects a 97 percent local raise, with 21 chairmen and volunteers praised for meeting the demand. In Middleport Ralph Stopp announces finished band photos and invites ordering through the director or school authorities.
Sharon Dorinda Wilson celebrated her fifth birthday with her mother at Rose Hill School where she teaches a program of games songs and cake for the students. That evening Virginia and Virgil Windon joined with a large birthday cake five candles ice cream and candy to continue the celebration.
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