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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1944
Page
36
Relatives confirm bombardier Hayman is missing over Germany. He is brother of Miss Ruby Hayman owner of Ruby's Beauty Shop.
Meigs County progress on National War Fund campaign reported with only 16.31 percent of the 12500 goal raised as of Oct 24. W A Smith urges wage earners to give a day’s pay, noting Silver Run and Bradbury exceed quotas while Middleport and other reports are pending. School collections show pupils’ sacrifices, and local trades move to new storefronts in Downie Building as renovations continue.
Meigs County Court records show transfers of property in the Recorder’s office with multiple parcels and owners named, probate notes listing licenses and executors, a public accounting in the Gilmore case, two divorces filed by Middleport women Alma Kitchen and Viola McCullough, and custody and care requests for six and one minor children respectively. Named persons include George Meinhart, Clara Windon, Virgil Windon, Ward Windon, Sallie Ridley, George Daniels, Bentz, Orr, Clinton, Ruby Orr, Archibald Kelly Jr, Shirley Woodward, Noah Bailey, Margie Matheny, George Lindamood, Cloeth Ruff, Albert Barber, Margaret Ruble, Augustine Williams, Mildred Boster, Carl Findling, Wan tn Mohler, Rufus Orender, Willard Kendall, Leo Harden, Adam McLean, Fern Holsington, Charlee Hartley, Margaret Kerr, Whynehs, Curtis Gilmore, Alma Kitchen, Howard Kitchen, Viola McCullough, Starling McCullough.
Mr and Mrs Harold Lohse hosted a dinner for Robert Lohse who left yesterday for military service. Guests included Mrs Lohse and their son. Lohse was employed at the General Chemical Defense Corporation.
Local notes record a Grange Hall masquerade this Saturday and visiting Rock Springs. Various residents and guests are listed, including Mr and Mrs Ed Epple, Mr and Mrs John Tenell and daughter Ila Sue, and others. A hospital admission is noted for a photographer who fractured a leg.
Canterbury village councilman and barber on E Main St resumes driving after weeks without a car. An accident damaged his car and his barber shop porch when struck by Mrs Baxter Carleton of Kingsbury who briefly lost control. He was pleased to return to semi monthly meetings.
Pomeroy notes announce the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sargent Frances Elberfeld in Lancaster Pa on Tuesday Oct 24 weighing 7 pounds named Carol Elizabeth. Grandparents Elberfeld of Lincoln Hill and Sargent of Arlington NJ and great grandparents Elberfeld and Laughead are mentioned. Several social items follow including a stork shower for Mrs Helen Lewis hosted by Misses Lemley and Foxx at Coleport and visits from Syracuse relatives. A dinner in honor of Rexal Summerfield who entered the armed forces is noted along with various personal visits and club activities.
Victims of Thursday automobile wreck are reported recovering. Mise Majel Lee to be brought home this week. Mrs Le Sacobe improving. Ethan Harper continues to improve. Dinner guests Sunday included Kathryn Huber Duffy and Ruth Huber Zandt. Halloween party hosted by Volunteer Firemen and Women’s Auxiliary. Busy Bee Class to hold Halloween party in church basement. Sanborn visit by Mr and Mrs Snider and family noted. Local residents visiting and recovering from hospital listed along with a newborn birth and various home visits.
Apple Grove notes report visiting families and church events. Willan Fisher and family of Cheshire visited Mr and Mrs Roy White. A Methodist Church conference occurred and Rev William Coyle preached Sunday evening. Lt George W Hayman is listed as missing in action over Germany since Oct 4. F C Shank and family spent weekend with her parents near Pt Pleasant, observing a golden wedding anniversary. Mrs Howard Johnson and Ruby Hayman of Racine visited relatives. R A McKelvey and family visited his parents in Portland. Charles McKelvey spends furlough with family.
Dr. RE Boice comes back from three weeks of postgraduate study in New York City. Miss Faith Young and Mrs. Lawrence Bing return from vacation and resume duties at home with relatives. Mrs. James Akron stays with her granddaughters Judith and Megan during the parents’ absence.
The Meigs County Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles will mark their anniversary with a dance and social evening. A Columbus floor show will entertain while parents enjoy the festivities. Children receive free movie tickets. Dancing runs from 10 to 1, floor show about 11:30.
Last Friday, Rome-Canaan High School students held a Halloween party under teacher Mr. D. P. Bare Rows. Decorations were by Doris Scott and others, with costumes by Mrs. D. P. Barrows. Forty attendees served refreshments by Doria Scott and Lillian Linton.
Local social notes list visits and travels among Point Rock residents and relatives. Spouses Spires and Bable spent time with the Spires family. D. V. Morris from WVOW enjoyed a Sunday to Monday vacation at home. Others include visits by Mrs. Walter Canode and daughter Jane to I. Frank Nelson and family of Salem, and Albert Cone and daughter Betty with Clarence Hunter in Albany. Multiple households from Steubenville to Albans are cited with transportation, repairs, and short stays mentioned among neighbors and kin.
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