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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1945

Page

2

Mason County Wiseman Returns to Face Court

In Mason County the sheriff reports Ernest Hesse and others detained as a local bank theft case unfolds in Point Pleasant. Donahue, Dunn, and others are referenced with charges tied to a sequence of alleged fraudulent activity and wealth misappropriation in the region. The court action proceeds with appearances scheduled and local officials vocal on the case.

Point Pleasant Ernest Hesse Satoru ‘Bank Githig Renee Donahu Opetite Mason County Mia Donan Morrison

Messick To Appear Before Judge Miller

Gallia County authorities secured extradition papers for Charles Messick who will be taken to Ripley for a hearing before Judge Lewis H. Miller in common pleas court. Messick was arrested ten days ago on a fugitive from justice warrant charging him with robbing Mr. Hunt of Ripley of 180 dollars in a Manauga cabin. He was arrested Monday night with Fred Wiseman, who faced a Mason County Circuit Court rule for failure to pay alimony to Oma Wiseman after their divorce.

Messick Miller Point Pleasant Gallia County Charles Messick Ripley Lewis H. Miller Clicnit Morton Dickey Hunt Fred Wiseman Lawrence County Wiseman Mason County Circuit Court Oma Wiseman

May Release Raccoons For Hunters Paradise

West Virginia may again become a raccoon hunting paradise as the Mason County Coonhunters Association plans a meeting at Hansel Poling’s home to discuss releasing a raised raccoon and potential state releases to boost the game. The program aims to increase raccoon numbers in Mason County amid broader county and state efforts.

Point Pleasant West Virginia Masoni County Coonhunters Association Hansel Poling Jericho Rd State Game and Fish Commission Mason County

Rummage Sale by Lambda Chi Omega Raises 131 Dollars

The Lambda Chi Omega sorority raised 131 dollars at a rummage sale held last week in the State Theater Building. Proceeds support Mason County Public Library maintenance. The group has studied plans to aid neglected children.

Point Pleasant Lambda Chi Omega State Theater Mason County

Homes Sacrificed for Wall in Point Pleasant

Mrs. William F. Machir of the Kaiser home on Third and River Streets says the flood wall plan requires tearing the front of the house and several rooms to make way for the barrier. She notes the riverfront change will leave an awkward face to the river and that other homes between Eighth and Third Streets, fronting the Ohio River, will be moved or torn down for the project.

Point Pleasant William F. Machir Third River Sts Ohio B. W. Krodel

Entertain A A U W Chapter Monday

Woman's responsibilities in the post war world was the subject of an interesting talk by the Rev. Monroe Bush Jr before the local chapter of the American Association of University Women Monday night. Mrs Bardin hosted and Mrs Beller led the program with the chapter president discussing plans for the year.

Point Pleasant Monroe Bush, Jr American Association of University Women William H. Bardin Jefferson Blvd Eunice Beller

Pt Pleasant Personal Notices Across Cities and Military Movements

The item lists local residents visiting relatives in Charleston and South Point, service members en route home from Okinawa, examinations and discharge plans at Fort Dix, family visits from Mt. Vernon Ohio, Far East postings, and club activities in Huntington. Navy V-12 training at Ohio State ends after autumn quarter per university notice.

Eli Milton McDonald Frank Brown Viand St Sgt. McDonald Okinawa Benjamin. B. Stout Fort Dix N. J Stout West Virginia University Edward Newell Marjorie and George Mt. Vernon George H. Overholt Ohio River Road Bryan Lanier Big Springs Texas Lanier Seaman Toral Morrison, Jr China Coast Saipan Eugene Chiapirian Jeanine Glass Columbus Navy Ohio State University

Henderson Youth Taken to Huntington Hospital

Henderson youth Lawrence Earl Clonch was arrested for auto theft and taken to Huntington State Hospital for a month of observation and treatment. En route he showed the officer where the car radio lay and pointed out a damaged highway signpost. The car had hit a telephone pole but remained operable before the Ironton stop.

Point Pleasant Lawrence Earl Clonch Henderson Clay Baker Huntington State Hospital Toral Morrison Clonch Huntington Clench Morrison le Sage Ironton

To Drill for Gas Near New Haven

POINT PLEASANT The New Haven Gas Co a local concern has made a location on the M Ohlinger farm half mile east of town and will drill for gas Wells nearby Hartford failed last winter to supply all fuel for New Haven and lines in Ohio were connected to boost supply The Ohlinger farm test results will be watched with interest TO BUILD COTTAGE POINT PLEASANT A permit has been issued to J L Eads for a five room cottage on Lincoln Ave at an estimated cost of 2500.

Point Pleasant New Haven J. L. Eads Lincoln Ave

Marriage Announcement for Marie Hysell and Henry Mertens

Middleport Social notes announce the marriage of Marie Hysell daughter of Mr and Mrs H J Hysell to Henry R Mertens of Lakewood.

H. J. Hysell Marie Henry R. Mertens Lakewood

Plan Funeral Rites For George Wright 42

George Elmer Wright 42 dies at Sheltering Arms Hospital after an operation. Funeral at Bethany Church near Stewart on Friday at 2 pm with interment at Chest Hill Cemetery. He leaves wife Esther four daughters mother Glenda Wright two brothers and four sisters.

Dana Dean Macksburg Clarence Covell Frank McPherson Coolville Garnet Marietta Herman Athens James

Pomeroy X-ray Program Set For October 12

Kathleen B. Davis announced a Meigs County Tuberculosis Association X-ray program at Pomeroy Gymnasium on Friday October 12. Students and school associates will be X-rayed 9 am to 3 30 pm while other residents attend 3 30 to 5 pm and 7 30 to 9 pm. The Meigs County Children's Home residents will receive free X-rays along with some students and handlers. Adults may have a child X-rayed at their own expense. The unit is approved by county leaders the Ohio Public Health Association and the National Tuberculosis Association.

Pomeroy Kathleen B. Davis Meigs County Tuberculosis Association Pomeroy Gymnasium Meigs County Children’s Home Ohio Public Health Association National Tuberclosis Association

Meigs County Extension Council elects officers and approves institutes

The Meigs County Extension Council met Monday with Harold Carnahan elected president representing the Soil Conservation District Vernon Nease vice president and Theodore Reed secretary. By laws adopted the council approved ten farmers institutes for 1945 46 at Tuppers Plains Forest Run Hemlock Grove Reedsville Long Bottom Racine Chester Rocks springs Harrisonville Dyesville and Salem Center.

Farmers’ Institutes Tuppers Plains Forest Run Hemlock Grove Reedsville-Long Bottom Racine Chester Rocksprings Harrisonville Dyesville Sajem Center

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