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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1947
Page
12
Morris Tipton appeared in municipal court Tuesday to answer a charge of driving while his license was suspended. He was fined 200 dollars plus costs and sentenced to 15 days in jail, with 50 dollars of the fine and the jail term suspended pending good behavior.
The Huntington Inter-State Milk Producers Association met at Grace Methodist Church with 275 members from Gallia Meigs Lawrence Jackson Mason Wayne Cabell counties. Frank Bachman, manager of the inter state cooperatives, spoke on building a sound price formula for milk and cautioned against overpromising by rival groups. He noted Gallia County sellers shipping to Huntington receive a higher blend price. Women of Grace Methodist served lunch.
Regional wholesale swings show hogs at 27.75 for good and choice barrows, cattle trades slow with baby beeves firm, cows scarce and calves active. lambs steady with 20.00 to 22.00 for mid range and lighter weights down to 12.00. Eggs and poultry values mixed, butter and potatoes also listed with fluctuating prices.
Delegates gathered for the Fourth district fall meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary in Point Pleasant. Activities included registration at the Legion Hall, a ritual ceremony, luncheon at Trinity Methodist Church, and talks by state officers. Delegates from Parkersburg to St. Marys attended with reports presented and plans discussed for the coming year.
Mrs. C. P. Stout of Ben Lomond announces co chairmen for the Mason County Tuberculosis Association Christmas Seal Sale. Robert H. Ferguson, Mrs. Paul S. Thomas, Mrs. William H. Van Horn, and Mrs. W. M. Cobb head booths and farm women 4 H clubs. Seals go on sale November 24 and run through Christmas to fund next year’s tuberculosis fight.
Mrs. Bob Poffenbarger known here as Mrs. Violet Poffenbarger died in a highway crash on Route 50 in Hampshire County last Saturday at 10 a.m. She was en route to Point Pleasant to visit friends when her car collided with another. Funeral services were held in Belington on Tuesday afternoon. She had been employed as a welder during the war while her husband served in the military.
Jason T. Weissenburger has purchased four adjoining lots at 24th and Jefferson. Each lot has 50 feet frontage and 125 feet depth. Two lots came from Walter E. Selby and two from Mt. Vernon Heights Corporation, all originally owned by the corporation.
Mason County highway head Lester Ohlinger said a seal coat is being laid on the Pliny Mercers Bottom road and the bituminous macadam top coat will be delayed until next spring. The highway will remain open for travel immediately.
Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Dunlavy and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Dunlavy from Athens and Charleston spent the weekend with local relatives. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fenton and daughter Marian from Cleveland with Grace and Mabel Gibbons. Julia Beale Craddock and her brother William Lewis of Charleston spent Tuesday with the Beales and Roseberrys.
Mason County War Mothers Club asks parents guardians or relatives to correct or add names to the WWII honor roll before the bronze plaque is cast The list covers those who served between December 7 1941 and August 14 1945 and includes 59 names such as S Balch Z Barnett C P Barnette E W Boyer B L Capehart J E Cap ehart and many others Contact Howard Hoschar West Columbia Route 1 to supply missing names or corrections before erection near the courthouse and clerks offices annex
Central Grade School PTA met to plan the home talent play Fun For You on November 4 and 5 with Miss Betty Struble directing. Scouts will appear on stage at Park Theater as part of a campaign to raise 2500 for Scout activities, plus a parade led by the School Band and a majorette dance. The project funds playground equipment, basement screens, an encyclopedia, and books. Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Co donated piping and steps for an additional slide, built by Ellis Overholt using steel. Principal Milton Burdette stated the aim to maintain the school’s first class standard.
The Point Pleasant Big Blacks face Cere do Kenova at the local stadium Friday night at 8. A backers group has bought a former guard tower at West Virginia Ordnance Works and will convert it into a press box, stated by William H. Bardin. The tower came from Point Pleasant Products Co.
William Turner, found unconscious and injured on Route 2 below Henderson about three weeks ago, has been discharged from Holzer Hospital.
Mrs. W. E. Monroe Jr and Mrs. William H. Van Horn will lead a Girl Scout troop on a Thursday trip to Milton to tour the Blinke Glass Company's plant.
A birthday celebration at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Riley Sr honored Ted Riley Sr Ted Riley Jr and Beverly Burns one year old daughter of Mr and Mrs George Burns all born in October. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ned Henry Mr and Mrs George Burns Mrs George Humphry Mrs Johnie Taylor and sons Kenneth Johnie and Mike Patty Lou and Shirley Ann Riley and Mr Homer Roush of Hartford. Refreshments were served.
Mrs. Charles McMaster and Laura Handley spent Monday in Beavertown with aunt Miss Mary Beaver. W S Harold weekended in Charleston and attended boat races Sunday. Charles ton guests included C S Skiles, Miss Margaret Youell, Herbert Fink, and grandmother at Mr. and Mrs. Charles White's home. The weekend hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Mark Jones with Hulda and Carolyn. Joan Karr accompanied from Austin Beauty School Columbus. Karen Sue McElhinny had a tonsillectomy at St. Joseph’s Hospital Parkersburg Monday. Owen Fink and family with Emhyr Moore visited Gallipolis for a surprise birthday dinner for Thomas Boggs. Whitlocks and Vances hosted guests including James, Elza Denny, and Thelma. Mrs. Whitlock attended Cunningham Roush wedding. Bertha Rawson hosted nieces and nephews from Lorain, Meigs County, Dunbar, and others. Duttons weekend in Columbus with Faris, joined by Barbara Stout of Fremont. Amsburys, ex-residents now in Columbus, visited Meigs County relatives. Maude Cooper returned to Columbus after a week with her mother. Pauline Downing Albrecht returned to Chicago after closing her parents’ home. W Faulkner and family of Charleston hosted by Mrs. James Faulkner. they travel to Columbus to visit Fred Mees.
Andrew Morris transfers to Mildred Willis lot 7 Middleport. Several deeds record land transfers including 40 acres in Salem from George H Holcomb and others to W R Holcomb and Maud Holcomb. Transfers include 40-100 acres in Sutton and parcels in Lebanon with mineral rights. Additional transfers list lots in Chester Olive Pomroy and Pomroy area with multiple heirs and affidavits of transfer.
At a Tuesday meeting Naomi Lodger proposed a dance for the high school football team and students. The social committee included G. E. Pennington L. L. Lovett and Fred Wood. A tentative date was set for November 14 and Bruce T. Steele was initiated as a knight. Visiting knights from Point Pleasant included W. S. Hoffman Gene E. Crow Carl E. Smith E. B. Selby and Raymond Selby. Refreshments were served.
Gallipolis Ohio 4-H club organized at the Gallia Institute under Mrs Goldie Ward and named Cheerful Leaders Officers chosen include President Anne Burch vice president Audra Kelley secretary treasurer Dolores Toth recreation Florence Main and news reporter Marguerite Hmorsky Other members listed include Lois Mae Stakley Doris Ann McCaun Thresa Bush June Feltus Roseline Martin Lois Jean McCal lum Anna Jean Negedly Dolores Thomas Rita Fey and Wanda
Gallipolis H A Cardwell sold his 645 Third Ave residence to Wymond Brad bury and bought the Raymond Gooch house at 609 Second Ave next door to a former Cardwell home.
Gauges at Gallipolis locks show 18.2 and 9.8 feet with 3.5 feet running. Several outbound and inbound passages listed with times, including Boggs, Labelle, Ogram, Dawson, Christie, George M. Verity, Robert T., Marietta, Vesta, Dixie, Little Hocking, Drave 43, Bellville, Atlas, Barrett, Huntington, Price, and Kanawha Falls gauge at 3.97 feet and falling. Kana wha river reports not received by Eureka lock tenders by midnight.
Gallia hospital notes list admissions at Holzer Hospital including Ray Lane Point Pleasant Sam Oury Wells ton James Gray Jr Hogsett W Va John E Wood Northup Mrs Sidney Wells Rutland Lewis Ray burn Point Pleasant Donna Post lewaite Gallipolis Mrs Thomas Trotter Oak Hill George Ingels Mason W Va Thomas Johnson Creola. Discharges include Mrs Willard Durst Mrs Clay Proffitt Ray Lane Mrs J A Menager Mrs J E Richards Mrs Burton McGhee Mrs Paul Grim Mrs John Ervin and son Mrs Forrest Cremeens and daughter Oakey Roach.
State police reported a gasoline line truck owned by C. O. Morrow of Jackson ran over a steep bank and overturned Tuesday morning south of Wellston on Route 327. Only property damage resulted, authorities said.
The annual Far Vest Festival at Columbia Chapel Church will take place on Saturday. Highlights include a chowder dinner and an afternoon bazaar of handwork, fruits, crockery, and other donated items.
Jane Ann Tyler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. K. K. Tyler, was brought home from Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis. Her leg will stay in a cast for six weeks or more. Mrs. Francis Cot trill is improved. Mrs. Verna Woodall also noted in the update.
Gallipolis courthouse saw Ironton Judge James Collier take duties due to illness of Common Pleas Judge Lewis C. Warden. Charles E. Ward, indicted for non support, signed bond and was released. Joseph Blankenship pleaded innocent to removing mortgaged property. Remaining indictments’ arraignments were postponed and set for 9:30 a.m. Tuesday before Judge Collier.
Recent Meigs County records show marriages including Lewis Sams of Marietta and Kathleen Carver of Rutland. Joseph Lilly of Columbus and Ella Barnes of Dexter. Leslie Saxton of Gallipolis and Bessie Gardner of Middleport. and others from Pomeroy Long Bottom Rutland and surrounding areas. The list names ages, occupations, and hometowns for each couple.
Carpenter first and second degrees will be conferred at the Columbia Grange gathering on October 24. The lecture hour will cover travel and cookies are to be shared. Members were urged to bring cookies.
Mr and Mrs Porter and relatives visited kin in Columbus and Kentucky. Loren Neal, son of Mr and Mrs Walter Neal, returned from Washington State where he was stationed and has been released from service. Attendees at a sale near Cheshire and Addison included Buzz Roush and Brice McClasky.
In Natchitoches Louisiana hospital officials report that three of four newborn quadruplets born to Eugene and Rosa May Phanor, both of Negro descent, weighed about three pounds each. One infant died shortly after birth while the remaining three are expected to live.
In Sandusky Ohio the Central Erie Supply and Elevator Association at Bloomingville paid 3.01 dollars per bushel for winter wheat. Elevator Manager Elmer Ohlemacher noted the price is the highest since the 3.50 dollar peak after World War I.
About 600 Elks lodge members will meet in Chillicothe for a two day district conference. Delegates will travel from Circleville Columbus Lancaster Newark Athens Marysville Logan Portsmouth Ironton Jackson Gallipolis Nelsonville and New Lexington.
Paul S. Lawrence longtime adjutant general of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and veteran of both world wars died last night at age 51 His death ends a lengthy tenure leading the national veterans service organization.
Mrs Lara Wolfe hosted Ebenezer Missionary Society sewing for the White Cross with many attendees. The Maxville Community Youth Group schedules Thursday meetings at the Maxville Methodist Church with Wilma Jean Summel as program leader. Birth announced for Nancy Loree Poling born Sept 19. James Palmer plans to run as write‑in for Monday Creek Township Trustee in November.
Mrs. Marie Sayre hosted a Sunday dinner for her son Rex on his ninth birthday. Attendees included James and John Wolf, Jay and Don Chapman, Jack and Bob Antle, and others. Several visits and illnesses were reported among local families with relatives traveling between towns.
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