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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1945

Page

3

Death of Pat M. Wilson former Mason County leader

Pat Mere Wilson of Point Pleasant died Wednesday at Charles General Hospital at 56 after a five year illness. Born March 17, 1878 in Spring Kanawha County, he served in the West Virginia House of Delegates, chaired the Mason County selective service board, and was active in fraternal and civic work. Full Masonic rites planned with services at his Charleston Road home and Christ Episcopal Church.

Point Pleasant Pat Mere- Wilson Charles General Hospital Charleston Road Christ Episcopal Church Harry Longley United Fuel Gas Company Wilson Mason County S House of Delegates Selective Service Board Minturn Lodge No A.M Franklin Commandery Knights Templar Beni-Keedem Temple Charleston Atetin George A. Wilson Katherine White Gretchen Kenny Pat Wilson John A. Wilson Ohio State University Columbus Riley Wilson Fanty Fields

You Can Throw Away Harsh Laxatives Olive Tablets Ad

Physician Dr Edwardes promotes Olive Tablets as a gentle vegetable formula that aids bile flow and bowel movement for natural relief. Available in 15¢ 30¢ and 60¢ sizes with directions to use as directed.

Edwardes Vicks

Deckhand Injured Falling Into Barge in Huntington

Charley Sherine a deckhand on the Walter P. Dolle towboat fell into a barge in Huntington Tuesday night suffering a fractured skull and a broken arm. He was taken to St Mary’s Hospital in serious condition. Deputy Sheriff Morrison notified Mrs Sheline, who traveled from Dye Apartments to Huntington.

Point Pleasant Charley Sherine Walter P. Dolle O. S. Shearer Co Winchester Huntington Ernest Hesson Morrison Sheline Dye Apartments St. Mary’s Hospital

Local Baker Fined For Lack of Marking

Leslie Heck, a local baker, pleaded guilty at arraignment before a magistrate on selling bread without marking contents. He was fined $10 plus costs. Inspector George E. Sayre of the State Department of Labor said the bread weight was satisfactory. He blamed the offense on difficulties in obtaining proper labels and a preexisting supply.

Point Pleasant F. Leslie Heck Heck George E. Sayre State Department of Labor

Credit Association Stockholders Meet in Point Pleasant

A meeting of Mason County Farm Production Credit Association stockholders will be held in Trinity Methodist Church on Thursday November 29. The session opens at 11 30 a m with speakers J B McLaughlin state commissioner of agriculture John H Johnson master of the state grange T H McGovern state veterans administrator and Hunter Smith vice president of the state farm bureau.

Point Pleasant Mason County Farm Production Credit Association Trinity Methodist Church J. B. McLaughlin John H. Johnson State Grange T. H. McGovern Hunter Smith State Farm Bureau

Robbery Suspect Seeks Extradition From Mason County Jail

Walter Smith arrested Monday by Sheriff Ernest Hesson on a David Dodson robbery in Pomeroy declined extradition to Ohio without formal process. Meigs County officials will apply for extradition as Smith is held on a fugitive warrant from a local magistrate.

Point Pleasant Walter Smith Ernest Hesson David Dodson Pomeroy Ohio Mason County Hesson Meigs County

Stores Set Yule Hours In Point Pleasant

A Point Pleasant merchants group of the chamber of commerce met Tuesday to decide holiday closing times. Stores will stay open to 9 p m during the week of December 17 and to 10 p m on Monday, December 24. The district will be decorated using surplus materials from the pre war period, with city labor likely provided. No home lighting contest will be held, but residents with decorations are asked to reuse materials.

Point- Pleasant Merchants Division Chamber of Commerce

Lester E Zimmerman Dies After Illness

Lester E Zimmerman 50 a Marietta Manufacturing worker died at 4 p m Thursday after a two week pneumonia illness. He was a World War I veteran and Mason County American Legion member. Survived by wife Florence and five children, plus two sisters and three brothers. Funeral arrangements incomplete.

Point Pleasant Lester E. Zimmerman Marietta Manufacturing Company Arnett Mortuary Zimmerman Lawrence County Ohio Huntington Jefferson Ave American Legion Heights ‘United Brethren Church John and Ada Burchman Zimmerman Florence Arly Charles John Betty Ruby Zimmerman Gila Knapp New Kingston Gladys Hendershot Chillicothe Roscoe C. Zimmerman Bradocl G‘ver L. Zimmerman Hertiig’on

Two Stores Opened Here in Gallipolis

Two new retail ventures opened this week in Gallipolis. Clarence and Francis Johnson, cousins, operate the Johnson and Johnson Grocery on Second Avenue between Olive and Pine Streets offering a full line of foodstuffs. The Niday Appliance Store on Court Street near Second Avenue is run by Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Niday, with Mr. Niday servicing appliances and Mrs. Niday running The Buttonhole Shop.

Gallipolis Clarence Francis Johnson E.T.O Second Avenue Olive Pine Streets Johnson and Johnson Grocery Niday Court Street E. E. Niday Huntington Singer Sewing Machine Company

Navy WAVES commend Yeoman Tracy for outstanding duty

Gallipolis reports Yeoman First Class Nara Tracy of the United States Navy is one of three WAVES cited for exemplary service in the Administration Division of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery. Signed by Vice Admiral Ross T. McIntyre the citation praises her devotion and contribution during national emergency.

Gallipolis Nara Tracy United States Navy Ross T. McIntyre Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Washington, D.C Yeoman Tracy Lena Jeffers Tracy Washington

Alcerex Promises Overnight Pimple Clearing

Advertises a medicated liquid Alcerex that claims to remove pimples overnight. Appeals to users with money back guarantee and social relief from embarrassed appearances.

Torker Injured in Mine Tipple Mishap at West Columbia

R. B. Sheets of West Columbia received a leg injury Monday when a truck struck him at a mine tipple as it was being unloaded. He lived in the area during the war and recently moved to a home near West Columbia on the Ten Mile Creek road.

Torker Point Pleasant R. B. Sheets West Columbia Mr. Sheets Ten Mile Creek

Churches of Gallipolis Sunday schedule highlights

Gallipolis churches list service times and sermon topics for First Baptist Grace Methodist First Presbyterian St Peters Episcopal Church of God Church of Nazarene Church of Christ Paint Creek Baptist John Gee Chapel A.M.E. with pastors and class and youth programs shown for Sunday.

Gallipolis First Baptist J. Edward Hakes Earl Saunders Grace Methodist W. Scott Westerman L. L. Lovett First Presbyterian Theodore Valenti Julia Donnally ST. Peter’s Episcopal Charles G. Baird Church OF God Third Avenue H. M. Smith Allen Baker Church OF Nazarene Vernon C. Shafer Church OF Christ Garfield Avenue Ted Waller Paint Creek L. W. Johnson Hester Hill Henry Doss John Gee A.M.E Mary Lou Henderson John Casey Co-operative Forum Anna Grant

Ida C. Stanley Admits Marie Sydenstricker to Salem School

Mrs. Ida C. Stanley accompanied Marie Sydenstricker from south of the Kanawha to Salem on Tuesday where the girl was admitted to the state Girls Industrial School.

Point Pleasant Ida C. Stanley Marie. Sydenstricker Kanawha Salem State Girls’ Industrial School

Farmers Institute Plan at Gallia High School

Gallipolis notes large Thanksgiving gatherings and visits among families in Gallia and nearby towns. A Thurman Farmers Institute session is planned at the high school auditorium next Monday at 7 30 pm with Elias J. Jones as chairman and a program including a Uncle Sam's Average Family talk, 4-H club awards, and performances by local pupils.

E G. Roger Follon Linder E. G. Rover Sadie Jones Lesie Alban Roger Williams Lawrence McDaniels

Divorce Suits Filed By Siders and Eblin

Gallipolis reports two new divorces filed Wednesday. Helen Siders sues Paul L. Siders for divorce and child custody of their four children from a December 1931 marriage. Clyde E. Eblin seeks dissolution of his marriage to Lottie Eblin, a minor, married last October. Temporary alimony totaling $22 was awarded in Adelia Broyles vs J Luther Broyles for support of their minor children.

Gallipolis Helen Siders Paul L. Siders Clyde E. Eblin Lottie Eblin Adelia Broyles J. Luther Broyles

Presbyterians To Hold Bazaar In December

Preparations for a bazaar by the Woman's Auxiliary of First Presbyterian Church are underway in the social rooms for Friday December 7 in Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant First Presbyterian Church

Hold Holiday Reunion at Fifth Street Home

Thanksgiving reunion and dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs D L Wilson Fifth St marked the first family gathering since early wartime. Attending were Mr and Mrs L L Dawson and son David Allen Charleston Mr and Mrs Emerson Wilson and Mr and Mrs Eustace Wilson local.

Point Pleasant D.L. Wilson Fifth St L. L. Dawson David Allen Charleston Emerson Wilson Eustace Wilson

Mrs Lillie Hopkins Dies in Spencer at 77

Mrs Lillie M. Hopkins aged 77 died in Spencer on Wednesday. She was a sister of B Boggs of Morgantown, a state 1 H club agent known in Marion County.

Lillie Hopkins Spencer Point Pleasant Lillie M. Hopkins Spencer Boggs Morgantown Maron County

Leaves Helzer Hospital Healings From Accident

Bob Fogle was relocated from Helzer Hospital to his home on Viand Street Tuesday. Earl H. Arnett reports Fogle suffered fractures to both legs just above the ankles in a suburban accident a week ago.

Helzer Hospital Point Pleasant Bob Foglesong Viand Si Earl H. Arnett

Kanawha Falls Gauge Report Along the Ohio River

A brief Kanawha Falls level report notes the Ohio River at the station near Hogsert shows a pool stage about 1 half foot above, with rollers at Hogsert and a high point near 213 meters. Stone cites Thursday observations and mentions Hanawaa.

Point Pleasant CC Stone Hanawaa Kanawha Falls Ohio Hogsert Gallipo

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