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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1942
Page
12
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Laboratory studies reviewed utensils in about 40 dining and drinking establishments across Henderson Point Pleasant West Columbia Clifton Mason City and New Haven. Of 89 inspections in June and July only 14 met standards. August reports show 24 of 40 in compliance with the states limits. A health official praised shift to paper service to reduce infection risk especially around schools. George M. Lewis assisted public health engineer conducted tests for the Mason County Health Department.
The Bus Terminal Building at Fifth and Viand Streets is near completion after delays in material delivery. A mid July opening was planned with a gala. Helly Hudson said plans for celebration are not abandoned. A band and prominent speaker will be engaged for the ceremony.
Captain Milton Austin of the Church Army visited Point Pleasant to learn about Christ Church work. He plans to spend three days weekly in Point Pleasant with evangelistic duties, the rest on assignments in Ripley and Ravenswood.
In Point Pleasant the Mason County Trade School reports 18 women now attend the women's welding class. The course began with eight students two weeks ago and has grown steadily as the group learns welding skills.
The Point Clinic announces the birth of a son named Richard Henry to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Shirley of Point Pleasant weight 1 2 pounds and a daughter named Edith to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hayman of Route 1 weight 7 3 4 pounds.
Laurel Cliff notices list visitors and social visits from Cambridge Columbus Rutland and Pratts Fork. Names include Rev and Mrs Fowler Wanda Jacobs Slim Irvin Walter Smith Lyda Goodwin and Ruth Virginia Morris among others with travel and hospital notes.
Spencer A. Stewart, 51, died Tuesday afternoon at his Leon residence. He was the son of J. W. Stewart and the late Christine Stewart. Survived by three sons Paul John Bobby Stewart of Leon. two daughters Pauline Boyd of Boomer and Maxine Woody of Cannelton. four brothers Howard Irvin Dewey and Wilbert. four sisters Martha Ellis Almaide King Carrie Biffle and Nellie Barnett. six grandchildren.
Ralph Lee, a prominent young farmer of Gallipolis Ferry, who was hospitalized after a tractor overturn, is expected to be discharged late this week. He continues to improve and recovery appears likely to be complete.
United States Department of Agriculture scientists report that bees avoid blossoms covered with rain or dew and instead seek nectar from flowers that are dry. The observation highlights bees’ preference for nectar availability and flower moisture conditions.
Mrs William H Vaught is critically ill at her Main Street home. She is prominent in D A R circles and has long served as an officer of Colonel Charles Lewis Chapter here and of state and national organizations.
Walden F. Roush Delbert C. Staats Gar et Green attended a civilian defense meeting in New Haven this week where films on first aid and protection from gas bombs were shown.
Attorney F. G. Musgrave will represent Raymond Funkhouser in the Mason County Republican primary recount for U. S. Senate. The recount was set to start at 9 o’clock this morning.
Attorney J G F Johnson moved his law office and library yesterday from the Fruth Building at Sixth and Main to the second floor of the Bus Terminal Building, in which he is substantially interested.
POINT PLEASANT Class officers have been chosen at Senior High School and include the following for the Senior Class Okey Roush president Yvonne Gaskins vice president Anne Capehart secretary Betty Reiker treasurer Erma Fowler activity record keeper Gladys Bauer and Ray Thornton student council representatives Junior Class Cora Mae Yeager president Martha Lynn Rothgeb vice president Genevieve Raike secretary Robert Harper treasurer
POINT PLEASANT W C Campbell of North Carolina arrested for intoxication released to Mayor Krodel. Lily Johnson of Gallipolis and Virginia Jeffries city arrested for intoxication arraigned before Magistrate F W Quillin. They stood trial, found guilty, fined $10 and costs, and given 30 day jail terms.
John son elected secretary treasurer of the Federal Farm Loan Association of Mason County at a reorganization meeting said he could not accept the position. He notified the directors that personal business occupies his time and led to his decision to decline.
Antonio Stradivari of Cremona Italy regarded as the greatest violin maker of all time. Born in 1644 he lived into 1737 year of death.
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