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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1948
Page
6
Nelsonville Band Boosters discussed using the high school band for summer events and open air concerts. Plans include a substitute leader, advance coordination with the director, a three day April fund drive for $5300 in new uniforms, and a May delivery with soliciting group setup.
A public notice urges consumers to choose economical seasonal shopping over daily or weekly purchases to avoid rising food costs. It promotes an economical seasonal method as an alternative to market spending.
Communion observed at Carpenter Church with Rev. Bowen delivering the morning sermon. Rev A King to speak at 8 p.m. April 11. Columbia Grange hosts conservation talks April 9 and health bread contest results list Mrs. Dailey first, Mrs Jeffers second, Mrs Mendel Jordan third among eight contestants. Dorothy Gillogly graduates from Holzer Hospital nursing school March 15. Funeral rites for William Beckley held at Temple Church with local attendees.
Nelsonville report states the Panther Patrol of Troop 65 hiked to Explorer Post No 65 on State Rt 217 last Sunday. Attendees listed include Sonny Kep lar Dick Hubbard Kenny Bum gardner Jack McNabb Bob Linton and Jerry Hickman. The patrol held a meeting at the scout house on Monday.
George Sar gus Kouri 70 a Lebanon native and Nelsonville confectioner for about 45 years died of a heart ailment at his W Columbus Street store while seated. He came to the U S at 16, lived in Michigan and Columbus before settling in Nelsonville in 1905. He is survived by wife Mary Blum and three children, with funeral set for Saturday at St Andrews Church.
Nelsonville Elks held a meeting Tuesday night to install newly elected officers for the term. Exalted ruler Joe Galvin Jr led the ceremonies with Earl Baker and Don Sheffield officiating, with names including L R Kelch, Ralph Barber, Gilbert Smith, and others taking key posts. The Elks National Convention was set for Philadelphia July 4-8 with Galvin as delegate and Gilbert Smith as alternate.
Nelsonville High School hosted an assembly sponsored by Eugene Harkins. Barbara Porter announced, Bill Cooley led the Lord's Prayer, and Janie Krieg performed a trombone solo with Mrs. Jane Gilbert. Elmer Siddle sang with piano by Mrs. Siddle, the band played Ballerina, and a quiz What's the Answer Please was directed by Larry Thomas and Clarence Tye. Charlies Mechem won. Chest x ray announcements were made for pupils and teachers.
In connection with the annual reunion and banquet of the Buchtel High School Alumni Association a complete list of current addresses of former graduates is desired for association records. Graduates or others with such information should contact Mary M. Tomlinson secretary or Mary FE. King both at Buchtel.
Local resident Mrs Clarence Shockley was admitted to Hocking Valley Hospital in Logan on Monday for medical treatment.
The Fast PTA will meet Friday at 3 p.m. in the East School building to discuss planned activities and upcoming events.
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