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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1942
Page
6
Senior Play Skits Shown for Nelsonville Students
Nelsonville assembly featured readings by Katie Gleason and a pledge led by Mary K Shields. Harry Westfall spoke on senior class play Faith Hope and Flarity to be staged April 17. Bob Jack sang three solos. Four films were shown and the orchestra played between pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Reeves
Mary K. Shields
Katie Gleason
Harry Westfall
Bob Jack
Sylvia
Dover
Mandalay
America
H. W. Seelbach
Miss Fillinger Dies in Logan
Miss Mary Fillinger aged 82 died at Cherrington Hospital Logan after a brief illness. She had lived in Logan and Nelsonville with the Poston family for 70 years and was a Presbyterian. Funeral services are incomplete. Rev W M George to preach at Dorr Run Chapel this evening at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Mary Fillinger
Cherrington Hospital
Logan
Fillinger
Athens
Poston
Presbyterian Church
W. M. George
Dorr Run
Four Are Fined in Court of Mayor
Nelsonville report says Edward Wilbur Matheny of Nelsonville pleaded guilty to assault and battery in an affidavit by Emory Collins and was fined $10 plus costs, with arrangements to pay. Three others arraigned on intoxication complaints pleaded guilty. Robert Auflick and Harry Alfred Matheny of the city were fined $5 and costs each to pay, while Robert Hatfield of Kimberly was fined $5 and costs and jailed pending settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Edward Wilbur Matheny
Emory Collins
Herman Ogg
Robert Auflick
Harry Alfred Matheny
Robert Hatfield
Kimberly
Mrs. Koon Dies at Home at The Plains
Julia Koon aged 80, widow of William Koon, died Wednesday night at her The Plains home. Survived by sons Marion and Harley Koon both of The Plains, daughter Mrs Lucy Vansickle of The Plains, sons Charles Tittle of Bicknell Indiana and Webb Tittle of Moxahala Ohio, plus a brother and sister. Funeral arrangements not yet set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Julia Koon
the Plains
William Koon
Marion
Harley Koon
Lucy Vansickle
Charles Tittle
Bicknell
Ind
Webb Tittle
Moxahala
Ohio
Central P.T.A. To Elect Officers Friday
Nelsonville readers learn the Central P.T.A. will meet Friday at 3 30 for the election of officers. The same bulletin notes Pvt Alfred Burns Evans is stationed in the Pacific war zone with Co B 106 Inf A P O 960 San Francisco California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
P.T.A
James Evans
Alfred Burns Evans
Pacific War Zone
A.P.O
San Francisco
Calif
Local Bowling Tourney Opens with Near-Record Totals
Athens Bowling Association tournament began in Nelsonville with Galvin's Sohio posting 2627 pins plus 206 handicap for 2833, just four under last year's money winner. Wolf Bowling tied at 2720 after a 2434 actual and 286 spare, with Henry Kimble 216 and 584. Barber's Service and Neiman's Auto Supply set to bowl tonight, while Mechem's faces Neimans in the regular City League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Athens
Galvin
Sohio
Wolf
Henry Kimble
Jack Haffner
Barber’s Service
Neiman’s Auto Supply
Mechems
Neimans
War Stamp Purchases Rise in Nelsonville Schools
Nelsonville schools reported a rise in War Stamp sales for the period April 8 to 14. Total at all buildings reached $114.10 with West School $7.85, East $48.95, Central $25, and High $32.30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
O F Candidates To Receive Degree Friday in Glouster
District meeting of the IL O O F Encampment at Bremen will honor a class of at least 23 candidates in the Golden Rule degree. Five or six from Glouster are among those to receive work. Members from the locality urged to meet at the I O O F hall at 6 15 Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Bremen
Glouster Bridge Club Notables After Weekly Game
Miss Bernice Wallace hosted the Wednesday Evening Bridge Club at Main St. with four tables in play. High scores went to Mrs. Ernest Vernon and F Clark Taylor, while Mrs. Ray White took consolation. Defense stamps were awarded for prizes and a refreshments course followed. Attendance included local residents and visitors from Columbus. Several Glouster residents were noted in social notes and travels to nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Dennison
Kathryn Dennison
Gail Wallace
L. K. Heiskell
H. L. Kittrell
L. E. Richardson
F. Clark Taylor
L. G. Colbert
Ernest Vernon
L. G. Delong
O. L. Easley
Ray White
Roger Kittle
al Craft
Ohio U Actors Please Audience in Glouster
Glouster PTA members enjoyed a top program Tuesday evening as Ohio University Athens Dramatic Arts students directed by Dr. Gates Dawes presented two one act plays. Trifles a mystery featuring Amelia Cox John Bullock Andinete Rini James Dyas Vincent Jukes. Yes Means No a modern comedy with Alice atkey Martin Cobin Jack Sigman Kay Stuckey. Student director Florenpechinka. Dr Lawes noted the theater group’s purpose and praised the cast for poise and performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Glouster Parent-Teacher Association
Ohio University
Athens
Gates Dawes
Amelia Cox
John Bullock
Andinete Rini
James Dyas
Vincent Jukes
Alice At
Plan To Increase Kiwanian Attendance
Glouster Kiwanis Club met at the Hotel Gordon Tuesday evening to discuss boosting low attendance. The PTA thanked Brandon T. Grover for university programs. A nominating committee was named and attendance pictures were awarded to Miss Helen Dennison's class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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Glouster Kiwanis Club
Gordon
PTA
Brandon T. Grover
Ohio University
J. E. Anderson
Ming ™. Witham
T. D. Sad Jocesew
Helen Dennison
Rachel Murray
Connett
Kathryn Dennison
Greider
Helen Green
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