113 Registrants Placed for Examinations at Columbus
Nelsonville led group of 113 Athens County registrants from Selective Service Board No. 2 to Columbus for pre induction physicals. Russell Lowell Baily of Coolville led, with assistants Clarene Richard Ward and Roy Hayden. Most will return tonight unless accepted for service or held for further tests. approved men may join Army general or limited service or Navy, with no induction call for three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Athens County
Selective Service Board No. 2
Columbus
Fort Hayes
Clarksburg
Russell Lowell Baily
Coolville
Clarene Richard Ward
Nelsonville Rt. 3
Roy Hayden
Navy
W L Breeze Dies Sunday in Nelsonville
William Lester Breeze, 31, of Kimberly, died Sunday at Marietta Osteopathic Hospital after heart illness. Survived by wife and two children William Lester Jr and Phyllis Ann, parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Breeze, four brothers, three sisters. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm at Connett Church with burial in Connett Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
William Lester Breeze
Kimberly
Marietta Osteopathic Hospital
William Lester, Jr
Phyllis Ann
Henry Breeze
Leonard
Walter
Buchtel
Harry
Henry
Columbus
Hazel Hartman
WBA Review Sets Weekly Meeting Date in Spray Hall
In Nelsonville the WBA Review changes from biweekly to weekly meetings starting Tuesday evening May 9 at 7 30 in Spray Hall. A pot luck will follow the meeting and all members are urged to attend with a dish. In McArthur Ruth Beckler entertained the McArthur High School faculty and students with her original characterizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
WBA Review
Spray Hall
Margaret Keating
Ruth Beckler
McArthur
McArthur High School
Windle Completes Aircraft Mechanic Course Returns to Nelsonville
Cpl. Alfred Windle recently finished flight line mechanic training at an Illinois school and is spending a 15 day furlough at Nelsonville with his wife and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Indle. He departed Sunday night for Chesterfield, Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Alfred Windle
Illinois
Lewis Indle
Windle
Chesterfield
Miss
Fisherman In Nelsonville Fined For Hand Line Violations
Johnny Vincent of Nelsonville pleaded guilty to fishing with more than two hand lines, three used, and was fined $15 plus costs in Mayor Miles Howe’s court. Lute Carpenter of Nelsonville RFC admitted intoxication and paid fines and costs. Ralph and Charles Stephenson of Logan faced quarreling charges. Ralph’s fine was suspended due to Navy induction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Johnny Vincent
Ohio
Lute Carpenter
Nelsonville Rfc
Ralph
Charles Stephenson
Logan
Navy
Ralph Stephenson
Howe
Nelsonville Couple Wed in May nuptials
Eugenia Sheppard daughter of Mr and Mrs James T Sheppard Columbus Ohio wed Walter Millis son of Colonel John Millis retired Cleveland Ohio and Mrs Mary Macy Millis Atlanta Ga Mrs Millis has written decorating and beauty columns for the New York Herald Tribune and is niece of local residents They will reside in New York City
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Eugenia Sheppard
James T. Sheppard
Columbus
Walter Millis
John Millis
Cleveland
Mary Macy
Millis
Atlanta
New York Herald Tribune
Mrs Elza Hellyer in grave condition after brain cyst operation
Mrs Elza Hellyer of Columbus is in grave condition following brain cyst removal at Mt. Carmel Hospital. The former Nelsonville resident is well known locally. A birthday luncheon honored her children and local relatives including Johnny Nita Chet Wood Dick Pattyne Dorothy Bernard Soonny Wade and others hosted by Mrs. William Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elza Hellyer
Columbus
Mt. Carmel Hospital
Nelsonville
Hellyer
William Wood
Nelsonville R. D. 2
Johnny
Nita
Chet Wood
Jie
Pattyne
Dorothy
Bernard
Soonny Elder
Freddie Wade
Walter Bumgardner
Jimmy Wood
Lester Wood
Jo Anne Bumgardner
Helen Anthony
Myrtle Evans
Rhea Evans
Mrs. Wood
Visitors and Local Guests Visit Fort Worth and Pampa Families
Mrs. Louis A. Woolery of Fort Worth visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Breeze and Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Woolery while employed at Western Auto Supply Co. in Fort Worth. Mrs. Ramon Puckett and son Darry from Pampa arrive to spend time with Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Sines as Lawrence Sines and Mrs. Carroll Sines travel to Chicago to accompany them. Mrs. Mary Kelley and Miss Nora Kelley of Athens and Mrs. Lucy Brown of Marengo Ohio join Mr. and Mrs. Sam Starkey at 202 Ashton Ave for a Sunday visit along with Mrs. Gustie McMeen spending time in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis A. Woolery
Fort Worth
Texas
Walter Breeze
G. C. Woolery
Woolery
Western Auto Supply Co
Ramon Puckett
Darry
Pampa
Lawrence Sines
Carroll Sines
Chicago
Puckett
Workers Needed in Red Cross Quarters in Gallipolis
Gallipolis along with Rio Grande and Vinton host Red Cross surgical dressings work rooms on regular schedules this week. Mrs Otto E Carter, chairman, notes this month’s quota is 69 400 dressings double the last and appeals to all volunteers and returning workers from the Gallipolis Masonic Building to join the first session of the week tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Red Cross Surgical
Rio Grande
Vinton
Otto 8. Carter
Gallia County
Carter
Cornwell Funeral Held at Clay Chapel in Gallipolis
Mrs. Roberta Carter Cornwell 82 of Eureka died Saturday in Huntington after a year’s illness. Widow of R Butler Cornwell a noted traveling salesman. Survived by sons Marvin near Clipper Mills and Earl of Huntington, three grandchildren Robert Roberta Charlotte Cornwell, a brother J B Carter of Huntington, and sister Mrs Bob Woodrum of Clifton Forge Virginia. Funeral at 2 PM Monday at Clay Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Roberta Carter Cornwell
Eureka
Zella Chambers
Huntington
Gallipolis Social Notes Guests and Local Visits Highlight Weekend
Seaman 2-c Eve Moore returns home with Yeoman Norman Buchanan and others from Wisconsin and New York. Marge Moore hosts a buffet for guests as Patrick, Schultz and Iffin visit from Cleveland and New York. extended social notices detail local travel, furloughs, and family visits across Gallipolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Eve Moore
Norman Buchanan
Wisconsin
Navy Bureau of Statistics and Accounting
Cleveland
Frank Schultz
John Thomas Iffin
New York City
Earl Moore
Marge
Marge Moore
William Ebersbach
Dorothy Moore
Pomeroy
Russell Smith
Halma Moore
Rupert Trout
John J. Cooney, Jr
Family furloughs fill Niedzwicki home visit
Mr and Mrs Walter Niedzwicki of 250 Fourth Avenue host their entire clan for several days. Seaman Florence Niedzwiecki at Naval Station Grosse Ile Michigan is on a five day leave to study air mechanics for an AMM 3c rating. Her brother Joseph Seaman 2c, finishing air mechanics training, returns to Navy Pier Chicago after three months hospital care. Mrs Anthony Waldenmaier and infant Mary Katherine recently stayed with the Niedzwickis and returned to Chicago with her mother accompanying to Columbus and then to visit daughter W C Cook and family. Ended furlough notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Wilson
Akron
Bill Wilson
Bill
Goodyear
Hunter Brown
St. Clairsville
H. J. Brown
Cadiz
Holzer Hospital
W. Lewis Brown
Arthur Darnbrough, Jr
Lower River Road
J. H. Doggeral
Jane Doggeral
Springfield
Coley Wray
Bernice
Walla Walla, Wash
J. C. Stewart
Lottie Anderson
Second Avenue
Portsmouth
Columbus
Ohio
Wray
Stewart
Veterans Hospital
Walla Walla
John Ball
Jackson
M. M. Drummond
Walter Niedzwiecki
Fourth Avenue
Seaman L-E
Florence Niedzwiecki
Naval Station
Grosse Lle
Mich
Joseph
Chicago
Navy Pier
Anthony Waldenmaier
Mary Katherine
J. A. Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Marietta
W. C. Cook
Air Medal Awarded To Lt. John E. Lloyd For Bomber Missions
Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Lloyd of Gallipolis received the Air Medal for their son Lieut. John E. Lloyd of the U S Army Air Corps. The medal, sent by Lieut. Gen. Jimmy Doolittle, honors five bomber missions over occupied Europe. The citation praises meritorious achievement and the courage and skill shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
A. S. Lloyd
John E. Lloyd
U. S. Army Air Corps
Jimmy Doolittle
Europe
Army Air Forces
United States
Lloyd
Gallia Native William Cadot Dies in West Virginia
William Cadot, 81, of Gallia origin, died Saturday in Clarksburg West Virginia. He is survived by son John of Clarksburg and brother Pearl of New York. he was tied to Gallipolis by birth and upbringing. The body goes to George J. Wetherholt and Sons Funeral Home with services at St. Peter's Episcopal Church led by Rev. Charles G. Baird, burial at Pine Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
William Cadot
Clarksburg
W. Va
John
Pearl
New York
Miss Blanche
Julius Cadot
George J. Wetherholt and Sons
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Charles G Baird
Pine Cemetery
Paul Hardman Dies At Age 58 In West Virginia
Paul Hardman aged 58 died after returning from a political meeting in May. He had served in the state auditor's office since 1933 and was a member of Roane Calhoun counties first families. Burial was at Mt Zion in Calhoun County. Hardman was known for his affable courteous demeanor and popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Jake Somerville
Charleston
Paul Hardman
Messrs
Somerville
Hardman
Roane
Calhoun
Clay County
Mt. Zion
Calhoun County
Mason Musician To Lead in Activities
Mason musician Miss Christine L Johnson leads Charleston Music Week activities as the city observes its 21st annual event. She has guided music in Charleston schools and plays violin with distinction while serving on the Music Week committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Charleston
Charleston Symphony Orchestra
Shrine Mosque
Christine L. Johnson
F. L. Johnson
Viand St
Johnson
George F E Byus Named Dem Nominee for County Commissioner
George FE Byus, a Democratic candidate for county commissioner, was omitted from a list in The Messenger yesterday. He is unopposed along with other Democratic contenders and will be nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poin Pleasant
George FE
Byus
Mr. Byus
Pridollo
Quiet Primary Campaign Nears End in Mason Tonight
Mason County voters prepare for a close quiet primary with limited candidates. Rush D. Holt spoke once two weeks ago. Democrats face few county and district contenders while Republicans show uneven support and no clear slate. Outcome hinges on candidate visibility and campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Point Pleasant
Mason County
Rush D. Holt
United States
Funkhouser
Dawson
Miss Jean Roush Honored Before Jun 2 Wedding
Miss Jean Roush of Point Pleasant was feted at Island View Inn Gallipolis by hostesses Mrs Milton L Miller Mrs Charles E Holzer Jr and Mrs Richard Peek Guests included many friends and relatives with gifts presented after dinner Miss Roush will wed Captain Charles Henry Stone June 2 at Christ Episcopal Church in Point Pleasant Also noted are local social and personal mentions including residents visiting and going to Holzer Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Jean Roush
Charles Henry Stone
Christ Episcopal Church
Island View Inn
Gallipolis
Milton L. Miller
Charles E. Holzer, Jr
Cincinnati
Richard Peek
Topeka
Kansas
Roush
T. C. Caudill
Henderson
Kanawha
Caudill
Mervin Chapman
Robert Hall
South Side
Holzer Hospital
Zoa Blosser
Bee Ross
Carbon Hill
Press Booth
Middleport
C. H. Quillin
Highland Ave
Betty Lewis
Charleston Road
Clarice Knapp
Kanawha St
Apple Grove Man Seeks School Board Nomination
Apple Grove resident Otis S. Young visited the county seat on Saturday campaigning on a non-partisan ticket for the Mason County board of education. He advocates running schools for children without political influence and aims to remove politics from the education system. Also reported is the death of 70 year old William Dille of Route 1 Glenwood on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Otis
Young
Apple Grove
Board of Education
Mason County
4-H Round-Ups At Mason Communities Highlight Winners
Mason City Wahama High School and Point Pleasant Senior High hosted 4-H spring roundups drawing about 200 attendees. Winners across good grooming, sports and track events included Betty Ann McCulloch, Peggy Lieving, Tom Nibert, George Keefer, and Bob Bright among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Wahama
Mason City
Harry Pickens
Wally Stewart
John Curtis Roush
Donald Crooks
Chester Johnson
Harold Young
Betty Roush
Virginia Fadley
Georgianna Johnson
Peggy Lieving
Ellen Clarke
Jane Ann Kell
Tom Nibert
George E. Keefer
Earl Ray Foglesong
George Wamsley
Bobby Bright
Edwin Schul
Virgil Levi Plants
Betty Ann McCulloch
Joan Somerville
Reta Randolph
Mary Ann Withers
Irene Fowler
Bob Bright
Richard Lewis
Clarence Holland
Virgil Siders
Alice Ann Roush
Barbara McNeal
Evelyn Mae Blessing
Maxine Lathey
Billy Biffle
Dale Taylor
Ronald Rickard
Owen Eads
Bessie Lathey
Betty Ann Kessell
Eloise Holland
Kenneth Keener
Junior Gerlach
Johnny Lewis
Ernest Taylor
Mary Zuspan
Vivian Knapp
Eagle Flyers
Point Pleasant Peppers
Eight Mile
Hill Billies
Lucky Stars
Luck Clovers
Belva Holcomb
Sonia Roush
Lucy Clovers
Billy Thomas
Vincent Brand
Charles Jones
Howard Foglesong
Billy Lewis
Freda Brinker
Clara Belle Motter
Clarice Knapp
Violet Gerlach
Jimmy Lewis
Everett Royer
Woman's Club Set for Final Meeting of Season
Mrs William H Bardin chairs the literary department for the last fall season gathering of the Woman's Club Friday at 8 pm in the Presbyterian Church social rooms. Guest reviewer Mrs Evelyn Proffitt Foglesong of Mason City will speak and Mrs Chester A Roush will sing. The annual open meeting will install officers elected April 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
William H. Bardin
Woman's Club
Presbyterian Church
Evelyn Proffitt Foglesong
Mason City
Chester A. Roush
Bardin
James A. Adie
Elmer Martin
John Roberts
Dale Edwards
George B. Skene
Mandellen Skene
F. H. Capehart
Donald A. Smith
C. G. Billups
C. O. Durfee
M. T. Epling
Dora Ellis
Louis Mueller
Garrison Tours Mason Area Amid Governor Race
McKinley Garrison of Wayne campaigns in Mason area on a Saturday visit. He greets voters directly, describes himself as an earnest teacher and ardent Republican, but he is not among likely nominees and says he needs broader support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
William McKinley Garrison
Wayne
Garrison
Two Newborn Sons Reported From Point Pleasant Area
Point Pleasant area reports birth of Delton Woody son to Mr and Mrs C V Fowler of Pliny born Saturday weight 8 pounds. On same day Nye Escue and wife of Route 2 welcomed a son at the Point Clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Delton Woody
C. V. Fowler
Nye Escue
Route 2
Point Clinic
Ben Stout Appointed to West Point Academy
Pvt Ben jamin Stout of Hogsett son of Mrs C P Stout and the late Mr Stout has received an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point from Congressman Ellis of the Fourth District. Stout enlisted in the Army months ago and trained at a Texas camp after graduating from Senior High School and attending West Virginia University. He plans to enter the academy as a cadet in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Benjamin Stout
Hogsett
C. P. Stout
Stout
United States Military Academy
West Point
Ellis
Texas
West Virginia University
Officers of DAR Chosen Saturday
Mrs. A. Keith McClung of Hartford was elected Regent of Colonel Charles Lewis Chapter D A R at the Mansion House. Other officers were elected unanimously and will be installed June 3, with members detailing war project reports and a contribution to International College, Springfield IL. Attending were Garnette Tillis, McClung, Ora P Biddle and many chapter members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
A.keith McClung
Hartford
Charles Lewis
Mansion House
War Progress Assembly
Commodore
New York City
Garnette Tillis
McClung
Ora P
Biddle
William Meade
Ben Franklin
John William Steenbergen
Cary Howard Rayburn
Eunice Beller
Louis Bateson
Carl Gardner
J. Marion Foglesong
Bateson
Beller
Milton L. Miller
John J
Students Attend Huntington Band Festival Inspiration Rooftop
A Point Pleasant high school band group attended the Festival of Bands in Huntington where 30 bands from state high schools competed. The local unit led by P. E. Burt gained inspiration to enter next year, with the Roosevelt and Charleston bands noted as standout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Huntington
P. E. Burt
Burt
Roosevelt
Charleston
Mareshall College Stadium
Elsie Ann Rairden
Alice Ann Roush
Joan Somerville
Beatrice Whalen
Frankie Lucas
Ruth Elslen Nobles
Lilly Faye Staats
Robert Thompson
Bertram Dunn
Die Masters
Harold Rulen
Dorothy Pancake
Point Pleasant Pair Arrested for Intoxication
Kenneth Wears of South Side and Poy Rainey of Point Pleasant were arrested over the weekend for intoxication and released to the city authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Kenneth Wears
South Side
Poy Rainey
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Athens Messenger
Athens
Lowell Baily
W.L. Breeze
Kimtone
Etchiee
Betts
Nelsonville, Ohio
Lowe Brothers
LULU
Nelsonville Social Notes
Red Cross
Cornwell
Clay Chapel
Robert B. Woodward
Harvard
William E. Doering
Columbia University
Polaroid Corporation
Cambridge
Mass
Gallipolis Social Notes
Camp Gruber
Oklo
Wanda Byers
Muskogee
Sergeant Beck
R. S. Beck
States
Alaska
Carrie Shires
Nora Atkinson
Freeman Chase
Harry Wood
Lawrence County
Kate Shumate
Dayton
G. A. Tabit
George
Ruben Beck
Gallia
WM. Dille
William Dille
Glenwood
Woman’s Club
Mason Area
Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Island City
N. Y
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co
Athons
Ben Stout
DAR
THE
F. J
Beasley CO
Sante FE
Mae Tommy
Thea
Paulette Fred Goddard Macmurray
MIT
Filmland
Hollywood
Kay Francis
Carole Landis Amartha Raye
Mitzi Mayfair
Jimmy Dorsey
John Harvey
Dick Haymes
Alice Faye
Eerty Grable
Emmen Miranda
Esones Dess
William A Seiter
Irving Starr
Eyeier Leame
Little Lulu
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