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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1944

Page

7

20th Anniversary Observed by Nelsonville Rotary Club

Fourteen of the 23 original Nelsonville Rotary Club members attended the 20th birthday observance in Little House. Fred Johnson of Zanesville, a past district governor, spoke on home and responsibility. Past and present members recalled club history as D. W. Codding was named president-elect for July 1.

Nelsonville Logan Athens Club Mr. Rider Warren H. Badger R. W. Paris C. H. Bartlett Robinson Mr. Johnson J. D. Adamson John Lawson Stanley Mechem Stacy Sharp Donald Shafer Walter Wolfe Leonard Cooley Jack Bobo Athens Dew Hotel Mr. Whitcraft L. C. Laurie Church of Christ Ath Nelsonville Club Fred Johnson Ralph Parks Nelsonville Group G. R. Robinson W. H. Parks W. H. Badger William Morgan W. H. Hyde Stanley Mechem D. R. Johnson William Mills O. A. Rider R. M. Henry Frank G. Smith Ralph W. Parks Chas. D. Walker Charles J. Bartels Parkersburg W. Va Pete Heine Logan Club Pfc John Rider Temple Texas Cecil Shafer

Folk Dances Feature Assembly at Nelsonville High

The Nelsonville High School assembly on April 19 featured a new cyclorama stage set by Mrs. Willeen Edwards. The program included the high school orchestra March, Pledge of Allegiance, Star Spangled Banner, scripture reading and prayers, with Dorothy Keating as mistress of ceremonies. The main events were folk dances performed by the high school girls including Seven Steps, Csebogar, Seven Jumps, and Serbian Kolo.

Donna Mallon Nelsonville Willeen Edwards Rodney Jones Mary Lou White Dorothy Keating Raymond Connett Helen Lehman D. W. Codding

Central PTA Meeting Friday With Officers Election

Central PTA will meet Friday at 3 30 PM in the Central Building for officer elections and a program. Dances and musical performances by Maxine Cope Donna Mallon and others followed the school pledge and dismissal. Visitors included Mrs Ogg Mrs Patton and others.

Nelsonville—Central P.T.A Ole Mole Virginia Reel Maxine Cope Donna Mallon Clara Belle Kerr Kathryn Locke Eileen Davis Sally Jackson Dorothy Raine Jean Cooley Janet Cope Roger Johnson Marguerite Locke Shoo Shoo Baby Shirley Sayers Herman Ogg Raymond Patton Milton Pyle Tommy Harry Locke Robert Warren Eddie Keating Ruth Davis Charles Kerr C. E. Imboden D. R. Johnson Raymond Powell Ruby Cooley Frank Jackson Paul Berry Ross Keplar Galvin Ray

Mrs. Ruble Reelected PTA Head

Mrs. C. H. Ruble was reelected president of the Nelsonville High School PTA for the coming year at a meeting in the Junior High building. Other officers named include Mrs. Glen Thomas as vice president, Mrs. Ray Foughty as secretary, and Miss Mildred Roberts as treasurer. May dinner committee members were named, and the group toured a new cycloramic stage curtain installed in the auditorium.

Nelsonville C. H. Ruble P.T. A F. R. Jackson Glen Thomas Ray Foughty Mildred Roberts J. L. Webb James Cope W. JL. Hall J. H. McKiddie Pauline Fierce

Nelsonville Girl Receives Unique Pearl Harbor Doll

Lois Ann Wolfe five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ivan Wolfe shows a doll sent by her uncle Clarence James from Pearl Harbor. The belated birthday gift features South Pacific attire including a grass skirt. Both father and uncle serve in the area.

Nelsonville Lois Ann Wolfe Ivan Wolfe Clarence James Pearl Harbor Frank Lowry South Pacific

PTA Gifts Highlight High School Entertainment Program

The High School PTA the Keynote Club and a board of education loan funded the program. Mrs Willeen wards from the Physical Education department presented eight gifts in a group of peasant dances with Miss Janet Cope at the piano.

Board of Education Willeen Wards Physical Education Department Janet Cope Amiul

Desert War Echoes Before the Mediterranean

A lone historical description notes the dry Sahara once lay beneath a vast sea, now reduced to dust clouds that blind troops, leaving the Mediterranean as the sole memory of that ancient ocean.

Mediterranean

Service Man Shafer Arrives Overseas

Cpl. Donald H. Shafer has arrived overseas according to a cablegram received by his wife. He is the son of Mr and Mrs D H Shafer of Nelsonville, serving with York District service men.

Cpl Donald H. Shafer D. H. Shafer Nelsonville

Worship Services Announced At Local Church

The Monday U. B. Church schedules worship for Saturday evening April 22 at 8 o clock Reverend Ewart C Bond of Lighthouse Tabernacle Nelsonville will preach at the service.

U. B Ewart C. Bond Lighthouse Tabernacle Nelsonville

Never Scratch An Itching Skin May Cause Dangerous Infection

A vintage public service style notice warns that scratching eczema pimples or piles can spread infection. It advises washing with San-Cura Soap and applying Antiseptic San-Cura Ointment to soothe and prevent further trouble. Product prices are listed for Antiseptic San-Cura and San-Cura Soap.

Miss Ruth Butt Visits Chicago With Howard Collins Family

Miss Ruth Butt returned from a week long visit in Chicago where she was the guest of Chief Petty Officer and Mrs. Howard Collins.

Nelsonville Ruth Butt Chicago Howard Collins

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