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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1944

Page

20

General Election Ballot for Mason County Voters Is Behip Printed

The Athens Messenger reports the Mason County general election ballot, printed yesterday, listing Democratic and Republican candidates for Congress Fourth District, Governor, Secretary of State, State Superintendent, Auditor, Treasurer, Attorney General, Commissioner of Agriculture, Supreme Court of Appeals judge, Supreme Court of Circuit judge, Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney, Clerk of Circuit Court, and Clerk County Court with the listed towns Point Pleasant, Charleston, Parkersburg, Beckley, Buckhannon, and Ripley as locations.

Point Pleasant Mason County Republican Congress E. B. Paennybetker Parkersburg Hubert S. Ellis Huntington Clarence W. Meadows Beck Daniel Boore Dawson Charleston William O Brien Buckhannon Phil Conley W. W. Trent Kenneth W. Shaffer Kingwood Edgar B. Sims A. Sweeney Fleming Fairmont Richard E. Talbott Philippi Edgar C. Lawson Charieston JD Partlow Welca John T. Simms James Blaine McLaughlin Chimney Bartow Jones Supreme Court of Appeals Jo. N. Henna Haymond Maxwell Clarksburg Supreme Court of Circuit Lewis H. Afiller Ater Neade Harlan Staats Ripley Harry Krebs Point Plessent Ernest Heston Attorne G Fisher William H Rardin James Morrison Vernon Jones C. D. Bali

Heavy Fog Delays Travel In Point Pleasant Area

Fog disrupts Tuesday travels near Lainza State Hospital as cars slide off roads and collide gently. A New Haven bus narrowly avoids stalled vehicles with no injuries reported. Local officials and candidates for school board and county roles listed from Point Pleasant and surrounding areas.

Point Pleasant Ordinance Works Lainza State Hospital New Haven

Service Men of Mason District Report Actions

Mason District notes list of service members and fates. Pet Le Lasley of Henderson reported missing in action. German prisoner of war status indicated. Hazara Lanier of Beech Hill recovering from war injuries. Elvin Reynolds of Smith Street recovering after serious wounds in France. hospital stay at Woodrow Wilson Hospital Staunton VA with return home soon.

Pet France Woodrow Wilson Hospital Staunton

Farm Groups To Meet In Mason County Events Planned

Farm women in Mason County will attend two events announced by County Agent Anderson. The Mason County farm women’s achievement day is set for Saturday October 28 at Heights United Brethren Church starting 10 a.m. The regional Farm Bureau meeting at Point Pleasant’s Presbyterian Church features speakers including Mrs J D Giles of the Alabama Farm Bureau and Minnie Thacher president of the West Virginia Farm Women’s Council. The program runs 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with Mrs A Blain speaking on Our Progress and Accomplishments and other leaders such as Hunter Smith and Chide Bonar among the speakers. Participants are expected from Cabell Jackson Putnam Kanawha Clay Roane and Calhoun counties with dinner served by Presbyterian Women.

Foint Pleasant Anderson Mason County Farm Womens Heights United Brethren Church Mra J. D. Giles Alabama Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Presbyterian Church Point Pleasant Minnie Thatcher Farm Womens Council of West Virginia A. Blain Hunter Smith State Farm Bureau Organization Chide Bonar Nelson Jost Northeast Farm Bureau L. & Hartley Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co F. L Harry L. Brison Iowa Farm Bureau Jwcy Leland Booth Cabell Jackson Putnam Kangha Clays Reane Calhoun Presbyterian Women Suailian

Ellis Speaks On Tax Issue at Republican Rally

Hubert Ellis addressed a Maser City Republican rally on tax policy. He cites historical tax shares showing higher earners paying more, with discussions of wartime and postwar shifts, arguing for adjustments while noting the evolving burden across income groups.

Hubert Ellis Maser City Roosevelt

Republican Rallies Schedule Across Several Towns

A sequence of Republican gatherings is listed from Point Pleasant Mason area to Mars and Henderson with multiple speakers and local officials named. Rallies include addresses at Hannan Hien Street and Henderson and New Haven outdoors meetings, plus state senators Musgrave and Rasmond and other figures slated to attend.

Point Pleasant Funk Mars Hubert Mason Coun Republican Committee Hannan Hien

Wounded in Italy Soldier Mr. and Mrs. Shell Probate News

Mrs Cath erine Tillis Shell reports from Point Pleasant that her husband Jimmie Shell was wounded September 29 in Italy. She and her son live with her parents Mr and Mrs George Till s at 279 Jefferson Ave. The Shells reside in West Columbia.

Italy West Columbia Catherine Tillis Shell War Department Stabnr Jimmie Shell Sheil Point Pleasant George Tills Jefferson Ave W. M. Shell West Coumma

Pleasant Social Notes and Personalities at Point Pleasant

Pt Pleasant social notes describe a club meeting at San Chath rooms with Mrs Harele Sayre and others hosting. Point Pleasant personals report George Lawson visiting his sister Mrs Howard Yeager and details of local social rounds and recent civic figures.

Vromen's Club San Chath Trursdar Harelé Sayre Wilhelm Snan C. O. Durf George Renny Morzan Point Pleasant George Lawson Howard Yeager Ver. Awe South

Racine Social And Personal

Racine social notes recount Mrs. Wednesder returning to Amica West Virginia after a visit with her mother. Daughters Treka and Virgie Oissa visit, with several locals hosting and attending church and a party. Mentions of Emmie Jane Bootz Lee, Walter Hathown Wolfe, Mildred Shain, and others. funeral in Cricata. Oak Grove Community House hosts and annual election details discussed.

Racine Wednesder Amica W.va Mirtha Neigier Mere Virgie Oissa New Brishian Fera Wero Herbert Neichler Gar Mary Sanday Redmorbar Mors Alsan Pamerpy Mires Hellet Fcuyy Emmie Jane Bootz Lee Serre Geradore Rey Walter Hathown Wolfe Cricata Racne Py Igamer Mery Mildred Shain Racine Granze Wednewdey G.iening Oak Grove Ers Ster TL E.sey Carpentier Fitts Rocx Springs Columba Granzes Graeenej Crade Mortere Sered Jam Franmses Rele- Tn

Rocksprings News Notes Rocksprings

Society of Christ church here met Tuesday October 3 with Mrs. Florence in charge of the dove. Mrs. Frances Eskew attended a candlelight service. Mrs. Lottie Leonardis and Helen Cairis visited Mrs. William Grueser. Lincoln Risin, visiting his uncle and aunt, left for Calumet. T-4 Mark W. Grueser left for Camp Maxey after visiting Paris with his wife and child.

Rocksprings Society Tresdas Florence Im Frances Eskew Lottie Leonardis Helen Cairis Columbus William Grueser Flore Radford Homer Rasford Robin Ward Radford Piketon Lincoln Risin Jnhn Calum Date Terrill Will Etchinger Anna Reuter Akron Earnest Leifheit Charles Bennett Richard Harting Gulfport Mississippi Cleveland Herman Grueser Whitlock Daugters Mary Kunzelman Little Son Helena Brickles Pomeroy Fred Whitlock Ravenna Mark W. Grueser Camp Maxey Texas Thes Paris

Lottridge News Notes From Lottridge Amateur Social Scene

West on Potter and Miriam Potter host family gatherings as many neighbors drop in for Sunday visits. Mrs. Glenn Brommage and Mrs. Mary Snodgrass attend birthday events while Kenneth Bean celebrates at a party in RFD. Leroy Bozes hosts guests with Mrs. Bean and family visiting nearby relatives in Clarksville and Columbus areas.

Lottridge —Weston Potter Miriam Potter John Saxvger Clarkshore W. Wee Bir Lee Gestion Dsuzhier Glenn Brommager Ire Robinson Ray Cla Harvey Persons George Jeffers Parsons Scot Snodgrass Snodgrass Mary Snodgrass Morris Guthrie Orville Bean W. C. Youngs Ath- Rfd Kenneth Bean Bean Glenn Sundara Enimae Johnny Jeffers Coolum Emma Chevalier Harold Greiner Chavalier Ames

Kanauga Personal Notices Highlight Local Visits

Kanauga Personal Notices recount visits among residents and relatives. Detroit visitors Mr and Mrs Jefferson call on local families. Charleston and St Albans guests visit Mr and Mrs Oliver and Lively kin. Freeda Dunn begins position with Wiseman Wickline Insurance in Gallipolis.

Verlin Gregory Ernest Wilbur Gregory Columbus Wilbur Durst Baden W. Va A. V. Gregory Freeda Dunn Wiseman-Wickline Insurance Company Gallipolis

Gallia Sportsmen Meet to Discuss Fishing Law Changes

Gallia County Conservation Association president How era S Hardwar tables a meeting for Thursday evening October 29 at the Elks Ball. George Emmett of the Division of Conservation will speak on proposed changes to fishing laws. Secretary Max Bunze notes substantial refreshments from Evans Packing Company Evans Grocery Co Malted Milk Shop and local donors.

Gallia Gallipolis Howera S Hardwar Geerge Emmett Division of Conservation Secetary Max Bunze Nearb Avehmetek Evans Packing Company Evans Grocery Co Dewnizin Serre Harold Brovies Clyde Mitchell Pethens

Hospital Notes of Gallipolis

Gallipolis hospital notes list new admissions Tuesday including Mrs Aitstess Hardin Cheshire for amputation of a right hand, caretaker Mrs Sardine injured in a prior auto crash, and patients Edith Thomas Pomeroy Freda Mze five month old infant of and Mrs Earl McHenry. Other admissions include Mrs Joe Thompson Cheshire Delane Nelson Lange Rev Frank Cay and Mrs Floyd Welker. Several patients remain in fair or good condition with Vesta McCor and Mrs Robert Pinkerman noted as fair and other named residents listed with statuses.

Aitstess Hardin Cheshire Sardine Edith Thomas Pomerov Freda Mze Earl McHenry Joe Thompson Cheshir Roe Delane Nelson Lange Frank Cay Point Pleassin Floyd Welker Bidwell Vesta McCor Middleport Robert Pinkerman Crown Cite William Strader Gallip

Two New 4 H Clubs Formed in Mason

Two new 4 H clubs reorganized for the year in Mason. The Mountain Climbers of Clendenin District plan a Beale School Halloween party on Oct 28 with Harold Rulen as president and Betty Lee as vice president. Eight Mile Workers of Cooper District list Belya Holcombs as president and Ramona Thomas as vice president.

Point Pleasant Clendenin Eight Mile Workers Cooper Beale School Harold Rulen Betty Lee Lois Nipert Virginia Yester Pasy Yester Wanda Use R. B. Freeman

Gallipolis Social Notes Visitors and Local Guests

Gallipolis social notes report Mr and Mrs W H Rayburn visiting Troy and Springfield to see relatives for about three weeks. William McKean returns to Knoxville after a family visit. Margaret S B McCormick travels to Columbus with sister Loma Bing. over Sunday guests arrive from Norfolk to Columbus. Mrs Jesse Insco and daughter visit relatives here after moving to Tarpey Springs Florida 16 months ago. Mrs Hollis Wood returns from Toledo after attending the state PTA convention.

Gallipolis W. H. Rayburn Troy Harry Rayburn Springfield Rayburn Ella Lightner Charles Brown William McKean Knoxville Tenn Margaret McCormick Columbus A. R. Fox Loma Bing Thuse Hamilton George Hamilton and Son Norfolk Hamnelton Jesse Insco Charlie Jane John T. Wangg Frank Petrie Insco Tarpey Springs Fla Jinsco Jane Hollis Wood Toledo The P.T.A

Plan Open House At City School

Gallipolis announces an annual open house night at the Washington School on Monday October 23 from 7 to 8 15 pm. The event showcases student work and is sponsored by the Washington Parent Teachers Association.

Gallipolis Washington School The Washington Parent-Teachers Association

Mason County Finances Praised by Auditor

State auditor Finan Flaherty said Mason County finances are in the best condition in years and that the audit should wrap up this week. He noted the county’s debt dropped from about $160000 six years ago to a treasury balance over $20600 with bills paid on time.

Point Pleasant M. C. Flaherty State Tax Department Mason County Flaherty

Lady Almost Choked by Night Gas Finally Finds Relief

A woman suffered stomach gas that rose when lying down, causing near choking and insomnia. After using ERB-HELP, which contains 12 herbs, her stomach and bowels feel normal, sleep improves, and she can rest peacefully. Athens Pharmacy advertises ERB-HELP as a remedy.

Gay Athens Andy

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