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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1946
Page
2
Gallipolis reports a man is detained in connection with the death of Sisson following an argument. Coroner investigation underway. A second beneficial shower hit Gallipolis Tuesday afternoon with rain and wind from 3:30 p.m. for about two hours. temps ranged 68 to 84 degrees, 68 at midnight.
Edwin E Higgins Gallipolis school superintendent was elected chef de gate of the Gallipolis 40 et 8 at a Sunday meeting. Fifteen members attended at the 49 et 8 cabin on Raccoon Creek opening the event. The article notes a separate incident where Virgil Springer, 30, was jailed after a fatal assault on Elory Sisson 43 in front of McKnight and Davis Hardware Store on Court St. The coroner and sheriff reported Sisson died from a skull fracture. an autopsy followed.
The Gallipolis Rotary Club held a barbecue at the American Legion Club Rooms in the City Building last evening. Food was prepared under the direction of Forrest Brown, Gallia County agricultural extension agent.
Senator Harley M Kilgore and General Charles Fox visit West Virginia Ordnance Works in Point Pleasant on Monday. The National Guard seeks plant facilities for a warehouse and maintenance depot while preserving portions of the Works for sale to industry after War Assets Administration disposal, possibly after Oct 1.
A vintage advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment for eczema itching and skin blemishes offering 35¢ per jar with money back if not satisfied. It also markets Peterson's Ointment for itching feet and toe cracks.
POINT PLEASANT The Women’s Club southwestern district convention will be held here Oct 12 at Junior High School Auditorium. Delegates include Mrs William A Woolfitt Mrs M G Epling Mrs Ronald Winter Mrs C G Bauerle Mrs Olin Roush Mrs John Kirk Mrs Sanford Rhoades Mrs Guy Morrison Mrs Chester A Roush Mrs Carl C Bruesile Mrs F G Musgrave Mrs Ernest Kincaid Mrs S C Wilhelm Mrs E W Ingraham Mrs John Brown Mrs G Wolden Mrs I Couch Mrs Robert Ferguson Mrs Raymond Musgrave Mrs Howard Yeager and Mrs O L Easley Alternates are Mrs George Sprenger Mrs Milton L Miller Mrs G B Skene Mrs John J Dower and Mrs T Stribling
Mrs Glay Wilkens of Charleston announces the marriage of her daughter Eleanor Wilkens to Harold M. Whittington son of Criss and Mrs Whittington of Charleston. The couple wed in Greenup Kentucky on Wednesday Sept 4. Mr Whittington will attend West Virginia University this term and the bride will reside in Charleston.
An old advertisement touts Latoptik Laventik as relief for burning eyes from overwork or dust exposure. It promises sore tired itchy eyes relief and refunds, claiming thirty years of success and widespread praise.
Three Gallia County servicemen received honorable discharges. Stacy K. Halfhill of Bidwell earned an Army release at Ft. Sheridan on Aug 27 after enlisting May 5, 1943 and serving as a Pacific rifleman. he received the Philippine Liberation ribbon with one bronze battle star. Willard Melvin Friend was discharged from the Navy at San Diego on Aug 30 after enlisting Aug 30, 1940. James Morris Brammer received a Navy discharge at Mare Island on Aug 23 for enlistment Feb 7, 1941 and Asiatic-Pacific ribbon with two stars.
A 17-year-old Guyan Township youth was arrested by Gallipolis police on Tuesday evening and jailed on a charge of passing checks for 25 dollars without funds in Gallipolis.
Among those admitted to Holzer Hospital Tuesday were Mrs Ella Lloyd Oak Hill Mrs Otho C Maye Cheshire Bob Lewis Gallipolis James D Oliver Gallipolis ER Doles Wellston Route 2 Paul Wooster Ravenswood W Va Mrs L S Bletner Mason W Va Mrs H A Harbour Tampa Fla and Miss Deborah Reynolds Columbus Admitted Monday were Mrs Claude Reed Wellston Route 3 and Mrs George Davis Pt Pleasant Among those discharged Tuesday were Mrs Savannah Syrus Crown City Mrs Ralph Norton Pomeroy Mrs Marie Morrow Wellston and Mrs James Halley Gallipolis
A group of 43 Cannery workers from Gallipolis departed by bus and truck Monday morning heading to Bowling Green for seasonal work. Some members will work at the Fremont cannery as well, until frost ends the season.
Charles Rose was arrested on a peace warrant sworn by his wife Esther and placed under a 90 day bond after arraignment before Squire John Shate on Tuesday. He was sent back to the county jail when he failed to post bond.
Mrs M G Epling donates a deed for a 60 by 80 foot lot on Thirteenth St overlooking the Ohio River to the Senior Woman's Club of Point Pleasant. The land, part of the former Epling residence site, advances the club toward building a clubhouse and Mrs Epling remains an active member and officer.
Ray Bayes of Apple Grove was arrested by Sheriff Ernest Hesson and State Trooper H D Coyner on a charge of breaking and entering the home of Miss Elizabeth Sayre. Sayre, a Huntington hospital patient, was away when her Apple Grove residence was ransacked. jewelry a pistol and other items were stolen.
Deputy Sheriff Toral Morrison reports Opie Sowards confessed to forgery and was sent to the state prison in Moundsville. He received an 11 to 15 year sentence in circuit court last week but is not eligible for parole until after seven years.
Employees and families from Kanawha Dairy Gallipolis Dairy Purity Ice Cream Co Meigs Star Dairy gathered last Thursday near Camp Conley Softball grounds for an all day picnic. Activities included horseshoe croquet and group singing led by Miss Jean Oliver with solos duets and stunts between meals. Attendees listed include Frank Cheesebrew John Bechtle Charles Murray D. Rothgeb Ceci Oliver Harry Wolfe A F Wilson Howard Johnson Edward Johnson and Carlos Nigay plus others from Middleport Point Pleasant Gallipolis Hartford and West Columbus.
POINT PLEASANT The Rev H Caphart pastor of Heights United Brethren Church was returned to the local church by Bishop J Balmer Showers presiding over the future conference in Weston Other ministers returned to Mason county include Harry Miller and Charles Parrish Pliny the Rev B Kinnaird was returned but resigned later The Rev Cecil Botton was named to succeed Roy McCoy at Union while McCoy was sent to Huntington Circuit A second item reports Mrs Mary Niday mother of Mrs Mary McBrayer had the middle finger of her right hand amputated at Point Chmic on Monday
A Sunday tea at the Mansion House celebrated Miss Garnette Tillis state senior CAR president with CAR members Daughters of American Revolution guests and a receiving line led by Miss Nancy Vaught. Attendees included Miss Elsie Bardin Miss Garnette Tillis and Mrs John W Steenbergen among others.
Point Pleasant Livestock Sales Co receipts were light due to restored price ceilings. Prices showed strength with no top grade cattle offered. best steers to 17.18, other cattle varied, calves and lambs priced, hogs at ceiling.
A family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl C. Mattox in Middleport on September 8. It marked the first gathering in four years as armed forces members have recently been discharged. Attending were Eustace Wilson and wife of Point Pleasant, Leonard Mattox and daughter Karen of St Albans, Otho Mattox, Lawrence Mattox and fiancée Betty Lewis of Point Pleasant, and Cari Mattox and wife.
Miss Elsie Anne Rardin hosted the Trinity Methodist Church Youth Fellowship at her Jefferson building Monday evening. Plans were set to close the previous year’s program and begin the new conference year. The group agreed to lead the evening church service on Sunday September 22 in the pastor’s absence. Attendees included Mrs Richard Startzman adult counselor Miss Bessie Johnson Miss Mary Hellems Carl Gardner Alice Anne Roush Donald Shamblin the Rev Holy Shamblin and Miss Rardin.
United States Employment Service reports 3 162 contacts in August at Point Pleasant office. Mason County has 1 489 applicants, about 800 veterans. 48 local placements, 21 veterans, plus 25 outside area placements. Counseling now offered. Elsa B. Vaught trained in counseling and selective placement of the handicapped, to help applicants become vocationally adjusted. The office will accept employer orders for qualified workers.
The Mason County Cooperative Fair at the Recreation Center near South Side will include an afternoon horse pulling contest on the last day. Superintendent John McNeill reports several teams already entered with many more expected. Sleds are under construction and cement blocks will weigh loads to find the heaviest pull. Prizes of 25, 15, and 10 dollars are offered. Interested teams should see Mr McNeill or attend the fair with their team.
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