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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1946

Page

2

May 1946 fines and arrests in Athens mayor court

The Athens Messenger reports 40 cases filed in Mayor Oral Daugherty's court in April. Intoxication led arrests totaling 15, with 142 cars cited for illegal parking. Seven minor accidents were investigated and seven offenders sent to City Jail, eight to Athens County Jail for fines. Several other arrests include speeding, reckless driving, and alcohol related offenses.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Oral Daugh James Cope State Highway Patrol

Hattie Ellen Malone Wed to Frank Hemsley in Greenup Ky

Nelsonville announces the marriage of Hattie Ellen Malone to Frank Hemsley of Gloucester. The ceremony occurred in Greenup Kentucky on April 20. The bride wore a pale blue suit with white accessories and was attended by her sister Norma Boyd in a melon suit. The couple honeymooned at Niagara Falls.

Nelsonville Frank Malone Hattie Ellen Frank Hemsley Glouster Greenup Norma Boyd Dir’ Agara Falls

Rehearsals Tonight For Husking Bee Amstrong Show

Murray City hosts rehearsals at 7 30 for the Husking Bee Amstress to be staged during Home Coming Week. Mrs Lena Keeton directs the cast and asks all members to attend this evening at the K of P Hall. Meanwhile notices announce an estate administrator in Logan Ohio and a public hearing in Athens County on a road realignment project and a local school bond election.

Murray City Pacahontas Order P. Hal Léna Keeton Pearl Watkins Logan Onto Lydia V. Watkins Jacksonville Ohio Francis D. White State OF Ohio Department OF Highways Columbus Director of Highways of Ohio Stannard Athens County Commissioners Court House of Athens Chile Athens County Canaan ‘Township Department of Highwarea Mil P.C Statin FP. T Nellie Tillalbirt Robert WW Seaman Fieles Watt Lewman Baltimore and Ohi Southwestern Tailro Rau Ton Neisonville Athans County Netsangille Honda Order of the Board of Elections Gobn Co

Mrs Effie Lamborn Dies Saturday Evening

Mrs Effie Lamborn age 82 of 82 W Franklin St Nelsonville died Saturday evening at Hocking Valley Hospital Logan after being moved there Friday for treatment. Widow of Byron Lamborn she lived in the community all her life and was active in Church of Christ and Cosmopolitan Club. Survived by one son Earl Finley Dayton and two grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Stout Funeral Home Fayette St conducted by Rev T B Evans with Greenlawn burial. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Nelsonville Effie Lamborn W. Franklin St Hocking Valley Hospital Logan Lamborn Byron Lamborn Church of Christ Missionary Society Cosmopolitan Club Lambnin Earl Finley Dayton Stout Funeral Home Fayette St T. BE. Evans Dunal Greenlawn Otto Department OF Highways Calwhus Tecal Cong Tiehway Gector Abia Columbus Mac Tureday Ohne Amthenstoekingport Sinte Thehaeae Neono Canaan Isnan Tinariwat Lee United States Employment Service Howard Ti Sanda North Court Street Athens Ohio Tahares Te Joonis Department of Industrial Relations State Highway Department Phider Satomi Ford Perky T

Final Week of Revival At Church of Christ

Nelsonville hosts the final revival week at the Church of Christ with daily services at 7 30 p m Rev Joe B Maffett of Athens First Christian Church speaks Monday on Is Goodness Enough and Tuesday on The Turning Point Local pastor Rev L E Evans organist Miss Sigrid Love and the choir assist in services with special music Each evening includes music and the choir rehearsal follows Tuesday night service.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Joe B. Maffett Athens First Christian Church L. E. Evans Sigrid Love

Twelve Fined By Mayor Over Weekend

Twelve cases from Nelsonville court of Mayor Oral Daugherty ended the week. George Whitmore faced intoxication and obstructing traffic on Fulton St and paid $100 fine. Others included Kenneth Murphy $10, Oliver Bishop not guilty, William Foster $10 for taxicab fraud, Sam Powell $25 then $50 for further intoxication, Marie Riley $25, Charles Llewellyn $25, William Spencer $25, William Teal $25, Joseph C. Smart $25 for speeding at 75 mph, Belford F. Rosser on unlicensed minor operation, and a pair of patrol affidavits from the State Highway Patrol.

Nelsonville Oral Daugherty Everett Hewlett Don Bumgardner George Whitmore Fulton St Whitmore Kenneth Murphy Dorr Run Oliver Bishop William Foster Shawnee Nelsonville Cab Co Sam Powell Powell O Daugherty Athens County Marie Riley Charles Llewellyn William Spencer Sand Run William Teal State Highway Patrol Joseph C. Smart Belford F

M L Byron Buchtel operator dies at 67 in Nelsonville

Malachy Lawrence Byron known as Mac Byron 67 longtime Buchtel restaurant and tavern operator died at home after a year of declining health. He leaves wife Fern two daughters Geneva Soles Eleanor Byron two sons Malachy and others. Funeral at St Patrick's Church Buchtel with burial at St Patrick's Cemetery. Rosary at Warren Funeral Home Nelsonville and memorial service with local Elks.

Nelsonville Malachy Lawrence Mac) Byron Buchtel Haydenville Hocking Valley Byron Columbus St. Patrick's Church Eagles Lodge Murray City The Elk’s Lorge Fern Byron Malachy Youngstown Ohio Geneva Soles New York City Eleanor Byron Sandusky John Byron Sadie Murphy Lancaster Denny Terry Byron St. Patrick’s Church Joseph Johnson Bural St. Patrick's Cemetery Warren Funeral Home Washington St Elsonville

Gallia County Announces Primary Precinct Officers

Gallia County Board of Elections clerk Beatrice Briggs released the list of precinct officers for the upcoming primary. Each precinct names a presiding Republican judge and running slate of Republican and Democratic judges and clerks across 31 locations including Gallipolis City wards and Addison through Raccoon precincts.

Gallipolis Beatrice Briggs Gallia County M. H. Levisay Cheshire Grace Bradbury Bessie Hood Claude Rupe Charlie Tipton W. W. Rupe Pearl Lemier Clay Emmett Halley Joe Henry Fred Northup Clyde Smith Brady Saunders Paul Randolph Cordie Smith John 5 Baker Ethel Boggs C. E Burris Marie Berridge Marjorie Bane Addison Pet James L. Hansher Raymond Lane Hulda Rupe George Nail Lewis Hughes H. Mitchell Chestire Harrison Two Mason Houck Harry Harrison W. J. Carter William E. Shoemaker Otto Saunders Ralph Lewis Huntington Grantville Casto Leslie Hartsook Jane Poling Emma_Quickle J. Ed McGee Cline Gerlach Greenfield Viola Brooks Warren Salisbury Stanley Jones Gladys Myers Anne Souders Homer Floyd Guyan Pet—Roy Bickle Gideon Brumfield B. Dillon Geo. E. Woodyard Earl Lockhart Cassie Moore George Tiler James Jacobs Willard Woodruff Rudy Cartwright C. C. Twyman C. Payne Morgan Harry Hollanpaugh Roy Thompson Leanna Swick Roy Thaxton Myrtle Stone Margaret Carpenter Ohio Sheridan Johnson Willie Shafer Clarence Layne Henry Meadows Lawrence Mooney Grover Waugh Raccoon John Lanier Lala Smith M. A. Loucks Earl Stomley Haldon Thomas Maxine Evans Springfield C. ©. Tope Joseph £. Smith Wonka Kent Lester Waugh Asa Moore Charles Hager Walnut Two Elmer E. Drummond Paul Pope G. P. Burnett Chester Myers Joe Straight Dean Wagner Petty David Wones Finley Davis Ray Jones Ernest Clark George Bachman J. F. Walker Centenile William Jones Rachel Jones Bessie Bush David Wells Victor Dennis Eta Mossman Bidwell Cloyd Morris Baker Bunch Lowell Glassburr Claude Look P. E. Pierce Lottie Abbott Helen Russell Edna Casey Susana J. Lewis Zella Hern H. K. Rowan Lena Lawson M. M. Drummond Madge Lovett Martha Cousins Casby Meadows Garnett McGonigie Wolfe Mary Harrison Tom Williams Esther, Long Ida Clark Thomas Johnson Mattie Johnson Florence Tanaday Firat

Sprouse Bound To Grand Jury On Shooting Charge

Timothy Sprouse, 61, was bound over to the grand jury under a five thousand dollar bond on a charge of shooting with intent to kill. He was arrested at his Rocky Fork home Thursday afternoon by deputies after a shooting that injured a woman said to be his stepdaughter. The woman’s name differs from Sprouse’s. her condition improved by Saturday. A 22 caliber bullet entered her upper eyelid and lodged in the jaw. doctors said the brain was not penetrated but vision may be lost.

Gallipolis J. Heenan Shato Timothy Sprouse Grand Jury Rocky Fork Mort Dickey J. M. Mills Holzer Hospital Sprouse Paul C. Foster

Rio Grande President Is Guest Speaker at Banquet

Gallipolis Dr F W Mc Dermott president of Rio Grande College was principal speaker at the Bidwell Porter High School junior senior banquet at the Lafayette Hotel Friday. Sixty persons attended with Miss Emily Phillips presiding as toastmaster and Mrs Donald Love leading group singing.

Dr. McDermott Charles Sprague Niles Denney Jim Porter Marie Bush Betty Fillinger Doris Walters Mary Lou ‘<Notts Ruby Haskins Edith Lee Pauline Mayo Robert Stone Richard Dean Marshall Kemper Anderson Lemley Andrew Lemley Robert Whited John Lewis James Ballard Paul Burger Alfred Cordell John DeLille Martin DeLille Wilam Reynolds Paul Saunders Hubert Smith Grace Baird Lillian Camp Luella Evans Athryn Hickman Virginia Johnson Joanne Payne Betty Phillips Margaret Russell Gloria Shoemaker Kathryn Shupe Donna Stewart

Organize New Jersey Cattle Association Formed in Gallia County

Gallia County breeders formed the New Jersey Cattle Association at a Saturday meeting in Gattin County. J. E. Kail of Cheshire was elected president with Wendell Tope Bidwell as vice president and Ruth Thomas as secretary treasurer. Fred Hamrick Bidwell Route 2 will serve as county director of the Ohio Jersey Cattle Club. A Jersey Cattle 4 H Club field day is planned for the week of July 15 with calf exhibitions and a dairy judging contest at Kail or Thomas farms.

Gallipolis Jersey Gattin County J. E. Kail Cheshire Wendell Tope Bidwell Ruth Thomas Fred Hamrick Ohio Jersey Cattle Club Association Gallia County

Recreation Field Day Cancelled by Rain

heavy rains forced cancellation of the Gallipolis recreation day field events scheduled to start at 1 p m on Saturday. sponsor Jim Wetherholt said the meet will be held next Thursday at 1 15 p m locations include Ward A Maggied Brothers building Vine Street Second Ward A City Building Precinct B Walter Wise Garage Third Ward A Washington School Precinct B Harry Alexander s Third Ave Fourth Ward A Tre leaven building Olive Street Precinct B Maple Shade School and the Gallipolis Two Ecker and Myers office Locust Street.

Gallipolis Jim Wetherholt Maggied Bros Vine St Wallace Walter Wise Second Ave Washington Harry Alexander Third Ave Treleaven Olive St Maple Shade Ecker and Myers Locust Su

Dairy Bar Opens in Selsonville at 56 W Washington St

The Dairy Bar, a combination delicatessen and restaurant, opened this morning in Selsonville at 56 West Washington Street under manager Sam Jenkins. It offers breakfasts and short orders with sandwiches and salads as specialties. Dining hours are 5 PM to midnight daily and Sundays. The new operation features near complete equipment built on site including counters, wall cases, shelving, and tables.

Selsonville Washington St Sam Jenkins Daly

Missionary Society Holds Meeting at Llonville Home

The Mission Society of the Church met at Mrs. Clarence Scott’s home with 25 members. Officers for the coming year were elected, and lectures covered Congo education, mud schoolhouses, and Africa’s postwar needs. The program included solos, devotional thoughts, and a social hour with hostesses serving refreshments.

Llonville The Mission Society of the Church of Jarence Scott Jesus Rose Weigand Im Singing & Hymn George Shaner Comng Stanley Mechem Will Powell Carnes Hickman Josie Baugh Verna Hand Roy Morris Frank Wallace Dix Powell Grett Allen Catherine Courtney Vics Congo Africa Judy Betts Rose Marie Martin Miss Love Frank Betts Edwin Johnson John Johnson Hannah Parry Vaughn Cox Pearl Keiffer Clarence Scott

Nelsonville Social Notes May 7 8 events planned

Community Garden Club members are to meet at 1 p.m. May 8 at 78 E Washington St for Garden Chub Tea at Pomeroy from 2 to 4 p.m. Past Matron's Association meets May 8 at the Masonic Temple with dinner at 6:30. Martha Class meets May 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Philip B. Weller residence. devotions led by Mrs Parker Sniffen.

Nelsonville Community Garden Club Pomeroy W. W. Warren E. Washington St Masonic Temple Ann Lax Walter Lenox Allison R. Jones Thomas Bush Martha Methodist Church Philip B. Weller Jefferson St Parker Sniffen

Elks to Meet for Memorial Services in Nelsonville

All Elks are called to the lodge room this evening at 8 o'clock to attend memorial services for the late M. L. Byron in Nelsonville. The gathering honors the departed member, with attendance expected from local lodge members and officials.

Nelsonville

Sell Wheat Now Contract Later Price in Gallia County

Gallia County AAA chairman Charles Logue explains the Emergency Wheat Purchase Program. Farmers can deliver wheat to local elevators and choose a contract sale date up to March 31, 1947, reporting income in 1947 if after January 1. No storage or weevil concerns for delivery.

Gallipolis Charles Logue Gallia County AAA United Department of Agriculture Ffarmer

Burdette Fifth Entrant In Mason School Race

Burdette of Leon enters the Mason County school board race as the fifth candidate in the non partisan contest. Howard Schultz Lorraine Crump George Jones and George C Jewell also seek seats. Primary voters in August will choose two for the fall election. the top vote getter wins the board seat. No Democrat candidates in Mason County offices.

Point Pleasant E. H. Burdette Leon Burdelte Jones Howard Schultz Lorraine Crump F. B. Lieving Kaxlong John Thomas Flat Rock G.O.P House of Delegates J. G. F. Johnson George A. Rairden Lewis H. Miller Mason Circuit Court Orton R. Karickhoff

Atomic Age Topic At Junior Woman’s Club Meeting

Principal Cc H Withers of Senior High School spoke on the atomic age at a Junior Woman’s Club gathering in the Junior High School auditorium. He tied the topic to youth duties for the home city. Mrs. Arnett Powers played piano, with program by Miss Dorothy Powers and Miss Marjorie Waldie, hosted by Miss Pauline Stewart Miss Betty Lewis and Miss Doris Johnson.

Point Pleasant Cc. H. Withers Junior Woman's Club Withers Arnett Powers Dorothy Powers Marjorie Waldie Pauline Stewart Betty Lewis Doris Johnson

Local Team Leads at Bowling Congress in Kansas City

The local team at the women's bowling congress in Kansas City led team play Friday with 2154. Individual scores: Marcelene Bradshaw 472 Erma Wright 468 Joan Wilson 444 Nellie Henson 432 Edith Quillin 334. Singles and doubles were rolled Saturday. results not available last night. The team was expected to return today.

Point Pleasant Kansas City Marcellene Bradshaw Erma Wright Joan Wilson Nellie Henson Edith Quillin Street

Youth Fellowship Organized at Henderson Methodist Church

A youth fellowship was organized Friday evening by the young people of Henderson Methodist Church under the leadership of Mrs. R. L. Burks who was named counselor. Officers elected include Helen Rogers president Marcella Faudree vice president Jay Jones secretary treasurer Marcella Faudree worship and evangelism chair George William Wamsrey world friendship chair Leroy Mayes community service chair Ralph Murphy recreation and leisure chair.

Point Pleasant Henderson Methodist Church R. L. Burks Helen Rogers Marcella Faudree Jay Jones George William Wamsrey World Friendship Leroy Mayes Ralph Murphy

Gallipolis Personal News and Farm Women Notice

Gallipolis reports include Mrs Frank Petrie and two children leaving for Tarpon Springs Fla after a three week visit with relatives. Mrs Vernon Matthews of Conneaut improving after a major operation in Florida. Mr and Mrs Robert Guthrie and son return to Huntington after visiting Guthrie relatives. Ensign Jack Gills reports leaving Guam for home. Pioneer Farm Women Club meets Tuesday at 7 36 p m with Goldie Sullivan as hostess.

Frank Petrie Tarpon Springs Fla John Vance Vernon Matthews Geraldine Burnette Conneaut Elmer Burnette Robert Guthrie Huntington H. H. Guthrie Upper River Road J. E. Gills Ensign Jack Gills U.S. Navy Guam

Point Pleasant Band Excels at State Festival in Huntington

Point Pleasant School Band delivered a satisfactory to excellent performance at the 10th annual West Virginia state band festival in Huntington. Director H C Shadwell praised the ensemble as an excellent musical group with noted ability and promised a formal rating report on the 60 participating bands. A six-member subgroup joined the All-State Chorus at a Friday concert, and the full band marched Saturday from Post Office Square to Fairfield Stadium, closing at 2 o'clock.

Point Pleasant Huntington H. C. Shadwell Cabell County P. E. Burt Shadwell Burt West Virginia Bandmasters’ Association Huntington Chamber of Commerce Cabell County School System C Bard Post Office Square Fairfield Stadium Merrill van Pelt University of Cincinnati William H. Bardin William Woolfitt Robert H. Ferguson Roscoe Somerville

Roane County Girl Wins State Spelling Bee

Ruby Romine of rural Roane County won the state spelling bee in Charleston on Saturday and will compete in the national contest in Washington late May. The 1 year old farm girl will stay at the New Willard Hotel and is eligible for the prize. her teacher Basil Scott once studied under S. A. Simmons, a Messenger representative in Point Pleasant 45 years ago.

Point Pleasant Ruby Romine Roane County Charleston Washington New Willard Hotel Basil Scott S. A. Simmons Messenger

Circuit Court convened for May term at Mason County

Judge Lewis H. Miler opened the Mason County Circuit Court May term. The week will see many divorce and chancery property cases as the grand jury weighs multiple criminal matters. Notably looming is the statutory assault charge against Sam Lee Loomis and prosecutors seek indictments against three men held in Columbus for a liquor store robbery. Authorities in other cities seek the trio.

Point Pleasant Lewis H. Miler Mason Couny Samwel Lee Loomis Letart Columbus

Mason Music Club Organizing in Point Pleasant

A new Mason Music Club is being formed in Point Pleasant with membership limited to women chosen for their interest in music. William H. Van Horn will serve as director, chosen at a preliminary meeting hosted by Mrs. Howard Proffitt. The Co J Morrison Department Store, run by Mrs. Proffitt, sponsors the project. A board of advisors includes Mr. and Mrs. Van Horn, Mrs. Gordon C. Jackson, Mrs. G. Bauerle, Mrs. John William Steenbergen, Mrs. Carl Gardner, Mrs. Proffitt and Mrs. John T. Roberts, with Proffitt as president, Bauerle as secretary, and Roberts as treasurer.

Point Pleasant William H. van’ Horn Howard Proffitt Co. J. Morrison Gordon C. Jackson G. Bauerle John William Steenbergen Carl Gardner Proffitt John T. Roberts Bauerle Roberts

G C Smith Named To District Position

G C Smith, who has led rural electrification projects in Mason County for Appalachian Electric Power Company, is placed in charge of this work in the Charleston District. His headquarters will be in Charlestor, covering Mason and nine other counties.

Foint Pleasant G. C. Smith Mason County Appalachian Electric Power Company Charleston Mason Charlestor

W. E. Selby Dies at Home At Age 73

William Edgar Selby aged 73 died at his home 2205 Jackson Ave. after a heart attack. Last rites set for Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. from Heights United Brethren Church with Rev. F. H. Capehart presiding. Burial in Lone Oak Cemetery. Survived by widow Nona E. Coleman, two daughters Edith Simpkins and Ara Ellis, three sons E. B. Selby Raymond Selby Sidney Selby, two brothers John Selby and J. L. Selby, three sisters Otis Greenlee Ava Meeks Minnie Wilcoxen, and three grandchildren Bobby Webb Richard Ellis Patty Ellis. He worked for Marietta Manufacturing and General Chemical Defense Corp. Active Republican, Point Pleasant city council member, Knight of Pythias and United Brethren Church member.

Point Pleasant William Edgar Selby Jackson Ave Arnett Heights United Brethren Church F. H. Capehart Frank T. Cady Christ Episcopal Church W. L. Gearhart Ciifton Methodist Church Lone Oak Cemetery Lodge of Knights of Pythias Mason County Mr. Selby Hayden Pharozana Seb Nona E. Coleman Edith Simpkins Ara Ellis E. B Raymond Selby Sidney Selby Steubenville Tra Brothers John Selby Huntington J. L. Selby Muskogeee Okla Otis Greenlee Ceunal Hills Ava Meeks Tacoma Wash Minnie Wilcoxen Parkersburg Bobby Webb Richard Patty Ellis Selby Marietta Manufacturing Company General Chemical Defense Corporation Knights of Pythias Order United Brethren Church

Intoxication Charges From Weekend Arrests in Kanawha Area

Sgt Paul J Thomas arrested David Lee Rose of Charleston and Chief of Police Jiiden with Patrolman Yeager arrested Melvin Bush south of the Kanawha for intoxication over the weekend.

Point Pleasant Paul J. Thomas David Lee Rose Charleston Jiiden Yeager Melvin Bush South of the Kanawha

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