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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1946

Page

7

Legion Plans Ceremony This Evening

Nelsonville Lodge of Elks officers newly elected were installed at a regular meeting Tuesday night. John Johnson, past exalted ruler, served as installing officer. Inducted into office were Sheldon Powell exalted ruler Ben Kirkendall esteemed leading knight Roy A Patton esteemed loyal knight Earl Worthington esteemed lecturing knight Carlos Ogg secretary James Powell

Nelsonville Nelsonville Lodge of Elks John Johnson Sheldon Powell Ben Kirkendall Roy A. Patton Earl Worthington Carlos Ogg James Powell

Legion to Install Nelsonville Beclend WM

Nelsonville Legion to install new officers from Veterans of Foreign Wars and staff tonight at 7:20 PM. Expected turnout and a post-meal steak dinner follow the lodge session with Henry Kimble as treasurer and Earl Baker as Tyler among the newly appointed officers.

Nelsonvillie Nelsonville Pest Senics Henry Kimble Tyler Earl Baker Exalter Ryler Powell Earl Hillary Tom Wolfe Corwin Cookson

Nelsonville Youths Share in Festival Performance

A March 30 festival at the Cleveland Public Auditorium featured a 500 piece band from 33 Ohio counties directed by J J Gagnier and a 270 piece string orchestra led by Harris. A 1750 strong mixed chorus filled the balcony as Nelsonville High School listed members Marianne Ruble Clarence Woody Mary Louise Kentner Bill Vaughn Mary Lou McKiddie Lois Jonas Johnny Jewett and Billie Ann Bartoe.

Billie Ann Bartoe Nelsonville Cleveland Public Auditorium Ohio J. J. Gagnier Montreal Canada Mr. Harris New York North End Nelsonville High School Marianne Ruble Clarence Woody Mary Louise Kentner Bill Vaughn Mary Lou McKiddie Lois Jonas Johnny Jewett

Nelsonville Personal Notes Highlight Local Visitors

Mrs Henry Hyer returns to Columbus after two weeks in Nelsonville helping care for her father Sherman McDowell who is seriously ill at home. Visitors include Ed Mitchell Springield Ohio L A Lanner Paul Betts and son Carl Tommy Columbus Capt Jack Allen Logan former Army duty in Europe. Alice Ann continues recovery after hospital treatment for facial injuries. Flossie Crawford returns from Washington DC to visit Col Henry Crawford. W L Hudson visiting in Akron. R R Stalter to Philadelphia to visit sister Mrs Herbert Leyshon.

Henry Hyer Columbus Sherman McDowell McDowell Ed Mitchell Springheld Ohio L. A. Lanner Paul Betts Carl Tommy Jack Allen Logan Washington, D. C Col Henry Crawford Crawford W. L. Hudson David Thomas Akron R. R. Stalter Philadelphia Herbert Leyshon

Vinton Rural Plans Play Take It Easy

The Senior Class of Vinton Rural will present a three act comedy titled Take It Easy in the high school auditorium on the evening of April 12. The story centers on a rich forgetful old lady and her family as cast includes Ardath Pierce Mrs Highgate and Marguerite Ogle Nancy with a large supporting group.

Radcliff Vinton Rural Ufe Ardath’ Pierce Mrs. Highgate Marguerite Ogle Nancy Roger Faine Tom Lawrence Kenneth Price Lon Terence Olen Cooper John

Ex-Serviceman Wins in 15000 Alienation Suit

Toledo jury in common pleas court returned a verdict of 15000 in favor of Marvin Schultz an ex serviceman against Lacey Risner on alienation of Schultz's wife's affections He sought 25000 and testified that after returning from service last November he learned two children had been taught to call Risner Daddy.

Toledo— UA Common Pleas Court Marvin Schultz Lacey Risner Schultz Risner

Taylor Ridge News Notes

Mr and Mrs William Swartz of Jacksonville visited Taylor Ridge on Sunday. Guests included J W McNutt and Marion McNutt from Navarre, Roy Taylor and family from New Marshfield, and Martha McNutt of Athens. Nearby visits feature Travis Chesser and family in Athens with Mrs Chesser's relatives Charles and Ethel Holland. Mrs Wesley Byers and Ellen Byers of Derthick joined Willard Coey for dinner. Margaret Strausbaugh and son John of Dayton spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs James Coey. Redtown hosts Roy Strausbaugh and family with Chester Davis Craig Alton Athens and Fred Kempton. Etta Pierce and William Fox of Glouster visited the Wil liam Coey Monday evening. Mrs William Dwyer returned to Zanesville after a short stay with Pat Bulstrom.

Taylor Ridge William Swartz Jacksonville Dave Swartz J. W. McNutt Marion McNutt Navarre Roy Taylor New Marshfield Martha McNutt Athens Travis Chesser Chesser Charles Holland Wesley Byers Eileen Byers Derthick Willard Coey Margaret Strausbaugh John Dayton James Coey Redtown Roy Strausbau

Dorr Run Chapel Announces Evening Service

Dorr Run residents and the public are invited to a 7 o'clock worship service at Dorr Run Chapel led by Rev. L. E. Evans of the Church of Christ Nelsonville. The regular service is scheduled for Thursday evening.

Dorr Dorr Run L. E. Evans Church of Christ Nelsonville

Lt Charles E Miller Is Home on Furlough

Nelsonville paper notes Second Lieutenant Charles E Miller is spending a ten day furlough with his wife and son John Phillips Miller and his parents Mr and Mrs P N Miller. He will return to Maxwell Field Alabama with his family.

Charles E. Miller Nelsonville John Phillips P. N. Miller

Campbell Services Set for Friday

Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha E. Campbell will be held Friday at 2 PM at the Murray City U B Church with Rev. Morgan officiating. Burial follows at Greenlawn. Friends may call at the family home at any time.

Nelsonville Bertha E. Campbell Murray City U. B Morgan Greenlawn

March city court sees sixty nine cases in Nelsonville

Mayor Oral Daugherty’s court filed 69 cases in March per Police Chief James Cope report. 93 motorists were cited for overtime parking and 31 arrests were for intoxication. Other offenses include speeding and failing to stop at a stop sign along with various traffic violations. Thirteen cases were filed by the State Highway Patrol and 12 offenders were jailed for non payment of fines.

Nelsonville Oral Daugherty James Cope State Highway Patrol Athens County

Circle of Ruth Holds Monthly Meeting at Nelsonville

The Circle of Ruth of the Presbyterian Church met on Monday April 1 in Nelsonville for its usual monthly gathering. Hosts for the dinner were Edith Stiers James Knight and Margaret Johnson. Mrs Joe Hardy led the devotional and Margaret Johnson led a review of Cross Over Africa. Guests included J E Bryant of Springfield Ohio and Mrs M B Carpenter of Parkersburg West Virginia.

Nelsonville Circle of Ruth The Presbyterian Church Edith Stiers James Knight Margaret Johnson Joe | Hardy J. E. Bryant Springfield Ohio M. BE. Carpenter Parkersburg W. Va

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