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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1946
Page
7
At West Virginia Ordnance Works workers remove TNT and black powder from the Igioos stockpile. Shipments run at three cars per day and most explosives were cleared after Japan’s 1945 cessation, with about 6,000 acres slated for return to owners as farm land.
Local residents prepare to travel to the Kentucky Derby along with L R Gerlach Stuart Burdett Capt Moten Stanley and Herbert Stanley. J P R B Kiddo Smith of St Petersburg Fla who has visited here the past several days is expected to accompany the group en route home. Smith is remembered for his pitching on the local baseball team a few years ago.
Bernard D. Kelly of Huntington pleaded guilty to reckless driving and paid a $25 fine plus costs after arraignment before a local magistrate. He blamed a defective steering gear for a two week old crash on Route 2 near Gallipolis Ferry, in which his car and another owned by J. W. Cox of this place were badly damaged.
Depositions were taken Thursday at the law firm Somerville and Somerville in the estate case of Dewey A. Windsor executor against Alleny Weissenburger and other heirs of C. C. Weissenburger. The matter involves more than $2,000 and is set for circuit court hearing the upcoming term starting Monday. While on vacation in New York City, Alice Mare Frye, a Coast Guard clerk, will visit former schoolmates at West Virginia Tech Montgomery and New York University where Bett Beach and Mary Dyer are students.
Harry Van Meter aged 72 died at his Clifton home Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. He was the son of the late Leonard Van Meter. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Letart Falls social items list visits and arrivals including Burnells from Charleston, Wilsons at Walter McCullough funeral, Ina Noll’s arm injury requiring 23 stitches, and Noll kin in Cincinnati. Also notes Hupp and Hutton marriage at the bride’s home, Higginbotham homecoming, fish fry hosted by the Sales, Roush family visits, 94 in Sunday school, Easter sale profit, and local marriages and schooling details. Ohio Valley Grange plans Pomona Grange supper May 3.
Robert Dunlap of Point Pleasant pleaded guilty at arraignment before a local magistrate on intoxication charges. He received a ten day sentence and was fined 1s8 with costs. Arresting officer was State Trooper C A Hehle.
Hartford notices list interchurch Evan gelistic services at Hartford Methodist with Baptist United Brethren and Methodist cooperation. P T A plans May 13 meeting with officer elections. Post Office hours updated to 8 20 a m to 4 30 p m with deliveries at 9 20 a m 12 01 p m and 4 24 p m. Numerous visits and social events are noted including Couples Club dinner bridge prizes and local visits by residents and returning service member Samuel Brooks who was wounded in Europe.
WSCS sponsors rummage sale and bazaar at the school house on May 9. Easter guests at the Roush Matlack home included Cpl William Matlack and Mrs William Matlack of Pomeroy, plus other relatives. Funeral for Mrs Sarah Norris held at Tuppers Plains April 22. Various local social updates and movements noted across Long Bottom and nearby towns.
Portland social notes list Mrs Elmer Woods Mrs Ella Shaver and Margaret with Linnie Swan as supper guests of Harry Swan and family. Harry Swan and daughter Max aes visited Gallipolis. Wylie Henderson plans to vacate a farm home near Lock 21. New owners Roscoe Parsons move in. Claude Price returns to Pittsburgh after visiting his mother Mrs Annie Price. Mrs Charles Sharp improving at A Lock 21. Harry Schoolcraft Earl and John Blosser visited Eva Blosser last weekend and Eva Blosser recently visited Torch. Wilkie Sarson and John called on Steubenville Monday. Larson to take M S Lehi to New Orleans and John to M S Dravo 42 in Pittsburgh district. Mrs Wilkie Larson and son John were in Pomeroy Monday on business. Charles Larson returned to work on the digger Elizabeth Pfiel after weekend with Wilkie Larsons. Henrys Deem and William Roush were in Athens Monday.
Gallia County youths will take part in a morning field meet at Gallia Academy High School with GAHS girls and boys softball finals. Afternoon events include races for three age classes, baseball throws, a fire by friction display, potato and sack races, relays, a bicycle race, and a model plane contest with a free plane ride prize.
Funeral services for Mrs. O H Booton will be held at 3 p m Friday at the home of her nieces Mrs Caroline Butterfield and Mrs Crilla Stiverson at 454 Third Avenue Williamson W Va The funeral party is expected to arrive about two o clock Interment will be in Mound Hill Cemetery
The OPA announced hand lawn mower prices will rise 9 to 10 percent as price ceilings are adjusted to offset higher wages and materials. Also, wire-tied innert spring mattresses ceilings will rise two percent. A radio show in Pleasantsville featured Phil Spitalny’s Hour for Charm with Mr and Mrs Arnett and Mrs Peck, and a hospital visit in Milton.
Mrs. Timothy Sprouse, 43, of Rocky Fork in Guyan Township, was hospitalized after a gunshot wound to the eye and jaw from a .22 caliber weapon. A warrant was issued for Timothy Sprouse on a complaint by a relative, charging him with shooting with intent to kill.
Gallipolis social items note Mrs Frank E Wetherholt hosting the Pembroke Club meeting with Mrs Clarence Masters leading a review of Daphne du Mauriers Kings General A refreshment course followed. English Club welcomed new member Miss Nell Glass librarian at Gallipolis Public Library and guest Miss Alice Donnally. Miss Nita Booth and Mrs Victor Niday oversaw programs. Osa Baird won a scrambled word contest. Annual English Club picnic set for Tuesday May 20.
Two divorce suits filed in Common Pleas Court name Betty Raike and Fierine Meeks as plaintiffs. Betty Raike cites gross neglect and seeks alimony and property restraining order. Fierine Meeks sues Sherman Meeks for divorce on neglect and cruelty, mentioning two children.
Langsville notes list visits and travels of residents and relatives. Families including Titus, Gorby, Clark, Miller, Nelson, Entsminger, Davis, Harmon, Grimm, Hanley, Kennedy, Spaulding, Knapp, Knapp, Kennan, Howell, Swadley share companionship, bereavements, and real estate activity across Langsville and nearby towns.
Jerome Elder Snyder aged 90 died Wednesday afternoon at his grandson Hoyt Webster's home in Gallipolis Ohio He was born in Jackson County West Virginia and moved to Ohio 25 years ago His wife died May 2 1939 He is survived by his daughter Leona McCord of Missoula Montana and the grandson Funeral services are set for Saturday at 1 pm at Cottagevills West Virginia
Wyoming dug out yesterday from a May blizzard that spread moisture throughout the Eastern Rocky Mountain region. Casper reported 17 inches of wet sticky snow in two days.
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