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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1948

Page

6

Welsonville Personal Guests Visit Local Families

Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Taylor included Mrs. Faye Beatty and Earl Taylor along with Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Leach Jr and their children Diana Lee Larry and Terry from Columbus Ohio. Also here were Mr. and Mrs. John Harkless Ruth Harkless Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Head Cleveland and Mrs. Will Burnell Akron visiting Mrs. W. W. Kelly. Ed L. Fike and his mother visited Nelsonville friends Tuesday and Wednesday.

Jack Taylor Faye Beatty Earl Taylor Oscar Leach, Jr Diana Lee Larry and Terry Columbus Ohio John Harkless Ruth Aaron Head Cleveland Will Burnell Akron W. W. Kelly Ed L. Fike C. E. Fike Ahoskie N. C Nelsonville Friends

Plans Made in Nelsonville For Boys and Girls Week

Nelsonville outlines a community wide Boys and Girls Week from April 24 to May 1 with school and non school groups sharing activities. Daily speaker program covers education citizenship home life life work health and recreation. Elections for junior officials, window exhibits, marble tournaments, a Friday field meet, a junior senior banquet and dancing cap the week.

Nelsonville Sidney Parker Helen Washburn Rollin S. Polk, Jr Byron Eby E. W. Cole Wood Party Cole Party Scarlet and Gray Spenny Steenrod Charles Mechem Lee Pierce Joan Sheets Barbara Porter Charles Wiseman Janie Krieg Jane Hickman Society Mary Lou McKiddie Natalie Polifroni Bill Wendell Eugene Harkins Frank Cunningham Florence Cook Helen Acker Ruth Cunningham Elk's Hall

Eagles Initiate Six at Meet

Six persons were initiated at a Nelsonville Eagles meeting attended by about 150 people. District Director Earl Schob praised the cree staff for its work. Refreshments followed. A district dance with Chuck Darnell and his Four Sharps is set for Saturday night. The next district gathering will be in Jacksonville on May 2, with officer nominations at Nelsonville Aerie next Tuesday and elections on May 4.

Nelsonville The Eagles Earl Schob Marietta Chuck Darnell Four Sharps Jacksonville

Cancer Drive Discussed At PTA Meeting

Nelsonville High School PTA heard a World Understanding talk by Mrs Arthur Newton and voted to donate to the Cancer Drive. A nominating committee named Mrs Merrel Green chair and members Mrs Doris Pergrin and Mrs Carnes Hickman. Principal J K Kinneer said the Student Council keeps an indexed file of students seeking odd jobs. those needing help may call 170.

Nelsonville Glen Thomas PTA World Understanding Arthur Newton Thomas Merrel Green Doris Pergrin Carnes Hickman J. K. Kinneer

Two FHA Members to Attend State Meet

Nelsonville FHA selects Ramona Miller and Joan Carter to attend the state meeting on April 24 in Home Economics. Dorothy Green and Barbara Foughty will receive their state awards at that time. President Georgia Warren will also attend the state meeting Saturday.

Nelsonville FHA Ramona Miller Joan Carter Dorothy Green Barbara Foughty Georgia Warren

Information Sought On Buchtel Alumni

Citizens with names and addresses of former Buchtel High School graduates are urged to contact Mary Margaret Tomlinson or Mary E. King, Buchtel. Information is sought for the approaching annual alumni reunion.

Buchtel Buchtel High School Mary Margaret Tomlinson Mary E. King

Mrs Wright Elected PTA Chief for Buchtel York

Mrs Roy Wright was named president of the Buchtel York PTA for the coming school year at the April meeting. Officers for the new year include Mrs L C Staats first vice president Mrs Frank Perry second vice president Mrs Ralph Cox secretary and Mrs Ralph Wilson treasurer Installation will be in May.

Buchtel Roy Wright Buchtel-York Pta Mary Covert Association L. C. Staats Frank Perry Ralph Cox Ralph Wilson A. K. Walker Phillips Amesville Athens County Corrine Bolen Bill Wagner Wilbur Wolfe Barbara Garner Phyllis Yates Shirley Locke Washington, D. C

Rotary club hears Methodist pastor speaks on better world

Nelsonville Rev. L A Griffith of the First Methodist Church spoke to the Rotary Club at Little House Tuesday evening. His topic was Where to Look for a Better World and the answer lies in the hearts of men. Orlando Howson organized the program. Bob Wilson and Gerald Baird attended as guests.

Nelsonville L. A. Griffith First Methodist Church Rotary Club Little House Orlando Howson Bob Wilson Gerald Baird Logan

Wilma Herrold Undergoes Surgery in Columbus Hospital

Miss Wilma Herrold, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Herrold, is recovering satisfactorily at Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus after a Saturday surgery. Her sister Miss Catherine is with her. Mr Herrold is ill at home in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Wilma Herrold John Herrold Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Catherine Mr. Herrold

Bishopville Social Roundup from Bishopville Area

Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Steffy and daughters Carol and Janet visited the Shaners Sunday. Mrs. Mae Stump visited Dr. and Mrs. Howard Michener in Columbus. Lucy Pedicord is home after two weeks with granddaughter Lena Spain in Columbus. Charles Jewell’s condition has improved after winter illness. Isaac Price of Glouster visited sister-in-law Flora Joseph. Elton Pedicord and Dean Pedicord of Bremen were Sunday guests. Clarence Pierce of Glouster visited Edward and Mrs. Vess. Clyde Grubb and family sold Bishopville home to Dean Watkins and plan Arizona travel after school ends. Russ Smith advances in building a new tile garage on William Grubb’s former lot, then a nearby house. Mrs. Harold Williams of Fort Wayne visited Louis and Mrs. Stump. Robert Morrison renovates farm home with modern bathroom and kitchen. he and wife plan to move soon. J. O. Moody, Bishopville precinct central committeeman, was in McConnellville on business.

Bishopville Dwight Steffy Carol Janet Elmer Shaner Mae Stump Howard Michener Columbus Lucy Pedicord Orlena Spain Charles Jewell Isaac Price Glouster Flora Joseph Elton Pedicord Dean Pedicord Bremen Clarence Pierce Edward Vess Clyde Grubb Dean Watkins Akron Arizona Russel Smith William Grubb Smith Harold Williams Fort Wayne Ind Louis Stump Robert Morrison

Fidelis Circle Hosts Peaceful Presbyterian

Nelsonville notes report Mrs. Lloyd Evans and Miss Margaret Johnson hosting the Fidelis Circle at the manse with 16 members and one guest. In Steubenville a Diocesan Council meeting of Catholic Women's Clubs elected Mrs. Jessie Baker as vice chairman and Harrie Marie Smith as treasurer for two years, both from Steubenville diocese, with Bishop Massie addressing the gathering.

Nelsonville Lloyd Evans Margaret Johnson Fidelis Circle Presbyterian Church Manse Ada Hohendel Diocesan Council of Catholic Women's Clubs Steubenville Jessie Baker Harrie Marie Smith Middleport Massie

Nelsonville Band Fund Reaches 930.85 in Drive

The Nelsonville High School Band fund drive reports 930.85 received toward a 3750 goal. Eighteen of 35 canvassers filed partial reports, about one third of prospect cards canvassed. S. S. Steenrod and Estel Crabtree express optimism. a second report meeting is set for Friday at 8 p.m. at the high school with canvassers urged to finish reports. New band uniforms are ready for delivery from Cincinnati.

Nelsonville S. S. Steenrod Band Boosters Club Estel Crabtree Cincinnati

Nelsonville High Band Dines at Spot Restaurant

Nelsonville High School Band and director James Gilbert were guests of Bill Capos, restaurant proprietor, at a dinner last Thursday. The band serenaded Mr Capos before the meal as thanks for his hospitality.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School James Gilbert Bill Capos Thes Mr. Capos Spot

Kyger Kyger Birth and Local Property Moves

Mr. and Mrs. John Hay announce the birth of a son, John Lowell Hay Jr., April 3 at Holzer Hospital with grandparents L H Watson and L M Hay of Plummer Landing. Rex Lemley sold his store to E F Turner of Vinton. Turner rented the second floor in the Mack building. Mrs. Sadie Durst and family visited Florida to see Ernest Plantz's grandfather. Darlene Price and Allie Bradbury rented rooms on Second St. J A Searls and wife visited Zanesville to see Bernice Reedy who was ill and operated on there. Mary B. Sisson.

Kyger John Hay John Lowell Hay, Jr Holzer Hospital L. H. Watson L. M. Hay Plummer Landing Walter Darst W. R. Athey James Darst Rex Lemley E. F. Turner Vinton Turners Charles C. Mack Sadie Durst Maxine Everett Plantz C.P.O. Ernest Plantz Florida Darlene Price Allie Bradbury Max Tawney Second St

Carbon Hill Alumni Plan Banquet and Dance

The Carbon Hill High School Alumni Association will meet Sunday at 2 p.m. at the high school to organize a banquet and dance.

Carbon Hill Carbon Hill High School Alumni Association

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