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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1946

Page

6

Nelsonville Band Boosters elect new officers

Spencer Steenrod was elected president of the Band Boosters Club at the high school meeting. Kenneth Orwiler, former head, retires after a year. Other officers include Wilbur F. Jonas vice president,Mrs J H McKiddie treasurer, Mrs Hubert Mendez secretary. The Band will play for Barr Bros Circus opening in Nelsonville on Saturday April 27. L I Krieg leads ticket sales for the annual spring concert.

Wnelsonville Spencer Steenrod Kenneth Orwiler Wilbur F. Jonas J. H. McKiddie Hubert Méndez Barr Bros. Circus Nelsonville L. I. Krieg Krieg Herman Ruble Orwiler James Gilbert Boosters

Funeral Rites Held for William Bland in Nelsonville

Funeral services for William Bland, who died Friday after a long illness, were largely attended at the Warren Funeral Home. Rev. L. E. Evans of the Church of Christ officiated and Greenlawn Cemetery received the burial. Mrs. Loren North and Mrs. Glenn Allen with Miss Sigrid Love accompanied the singing.

Nelsonville Warren William Bland L. E. Evans Church of Christ Greenlawn Loren North Glenn Allen Sigrid Love

Veterans to Meet Nelsonville Post 3487

Nelsonville Post No. 3487 Veterans of Foreign Wars holds a regular meeting tonight at 7:30. Officers should attend and eligible veterans with foreign service are urged to join to access post benefits.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Foreign Service Ig

Young People Meet at Church Discuss Rio Grande Conference

Young People of WELSONVILLE-Mt. Zior Ridge met at the church Monday at 6 30 pm to discuss the Rio Grande Conference. Attendees included Grace Thomas Mae and Ralph Wallett Betty and Charles Robey Lloyd Shaw Wilbur Johnson Dale and Bill Edwards and Maxcine Nicolas. The next meeting is set for May 6 at 6 30 pm.

Welsonville Mt. Zior. Ridge Rio Grande Grace Thomas Mae Ralph Wallett Betty Charles Robey Lloyd jShaw Wilbur Johnson Dale Bill Edwards Maxcine Nicolas

Scholarships Awarded at Athens County High School Assembly

Miss Catherine Morris presented the ceremony as certificates were given to seniors who excelled in county tests. High performers in district state tests received recognitions across biology chemistry algebra geometry American and world history English Latin and bookkeeping. The event featured glee club and chorus performances with solos and band selections.

Nancy Krieg Nelsonville Catherine Morris Patty Huddy Helen Miner J. K. Kinineet Athens County Miss Miner Mary Ellen Donley Anne Preston David Davis Kinneer Jane Hickman Joe Bob Stratton Bob Bunthoff Delbert McCray Dorothy Ross Ted Thomas Kathryn Johnson Janie Krieg Charles Mechem Leland Fierce Jeane Butler Dorthy Ross Donna Levering Ruth Tomlinson Alva Burchfield Louise McDaniel Janie Krie Juan Bisnaugle J. D. Gilbert Andantino Edwin H. Lemare S. W. Kurtz el Capitan Sousa

Social Notes of Cheshire in Weekend Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Earl Grapes and son from Akron visited W J Grapes and Lattie Roush. Aaron Davis and family from Gallipolis visited F W Butcher. Audrey Thaxton of Huntington spent the weekend with her mother Ethel Rife. Ed Yeanger and daughter visited C M Grey of Point Pleasant. Clifford Harrison and daughter of Marietta spent the weekend with Jim Grover. Roy Grapes and family of Parkersburg were guests of W J Grapes. McFarland and son David returned from Florida. Evelyn Yeanger visits Dayton with R H Bowman. Ellis Hamrick of Rio Grande and P O Swisher hosted weekend guests. Raymond Roush and daughter of Porter visited Wilbur Ward. Howard Warner and son from Nelsonville visit Ida Warner. E O Yeanger and daughter visited Lottie Blazer and family at Bulaville.

Cheshire Earl ‘Grapes and Son Akron Grapes Lattie Roush Aaron Davis Gallipolis F. W. Butcher Audrey Thaxton Huntington Hermother Ethel Rife Ed Yeanger C. M. Grey Point Pleasant Clifford Harrison Marietta Jim Grover Roy Grapes Parkersburg W. J. Grapes McFarland David Florida Evelyn Yeanger R. H. Bowman Dayton Ellis Hamrick Rio Grande P. O. Swisher Raymond Roush Porter Wilbur Ward Howard Warner Nelsonville Ida Warner E. O. Yeanger Lottie Blazer Bulaville, Day

New Boy Scout Troop Formed in Nelsonville

A new Boy Scout Troop is formed in Nelsonville by Roland Pierce and Bob Morris and will seek registration. They work with the Nelsonville Ministerial Association sponsoring group and appoint a tentative committee including Glenn Thomas Estel Crabtree George Barrows Miller Wilson Willis Wolfe Raymond Patton Charles Hose and Sam Howe. The committee will meet for a brief organization session at 7 p m Friday in the pastor's study at the Church of Christ.

Nelsonville Roland Pierce Bob Morris Nelsonville Ministerial Association Glenn Thomas Estel Crabtree George Barrows Miller Wilson Willis Wolfe Raymond Patton Charles Hose Sam Howe Church of Christ

Catholic Women Council Meet in Columbus at St Marys Springs

Corning notices show a National Council of Catholic Women meeting scheduled for Friday at St Marys Springs in Columbus with Corning members expected to attend. Also listed is a postponed Altar Society meeting to April 29 at St Bernard School due to the Catholic Ladies Dance. Dinner guests of Mr and Mrs John W Kocks included John Tierney Alicia Kocks and Owen Dufty in Columbus and Athens.

Corning National Council of Catholic Women St. Marys’ of the Springs Columbus Altar Society St. Bernard School John W. Kocks John Tierney Alicia Kocks Owen Dufty Athens

Northwestern Ohio Broadcasting seeks FM station permit

The Northwestern Ohio Broadcasting Corporation of Lima Ohio has applied to operate an FM station the Communications Commission announced.

Washington Northwestern Ohio Broadcasting Corporation Lima The Communications Commission

Buchtel Area News Notes Highlight Local Visits

The column lists numerous local social visits and traveling guests. Rev Awe of Nelsonville called on the Robson family. Visitors came from Columbus Lancaster Chauncey Athens Logan and Happy Hollow to see residents like the Wrights LaFollette Garlinger and Wade family members.

James Gallegar Marylin Lancaster Lillian Wright Hocking Valley Hospital Logan Verda LaFollette Leonard Blanche Pyle Roy Wright William Wright Happy Hollow Lewis Champlin Chauncey Mabel Cage Athens Ruby Garlinger Garllinger Champlins Raymond Brown Barry Dean Joan, Neal Karen

Mill To Cut Output Because of Coal Shortage

Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co will cut operations about 25 percent beginning early next week and more later due to dwindling coal supplies, announced by President Frank Puceull at the 46th annual meeting in Youngstown.

Youngstown Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co Frank Pucuell

John L Jack Is Dead in Columbus

Nelsonville resident John L. Jack Z L 78 died Wednesday at Mt Carmel Hospital Columbus after an operation. Survived by wife Stella Brooks two daughters Grace Shannon Evelyn Stent three sons William Charles Clarence A Jack eight grandchildren and three sisters. Funeral Friday at Ray Jones Funeral Home with burial in Union Cemetery Columbus. Catgut made from sheep intestines used in tennis rackets and instrument strings.

Nelsonville John L. Jack Z.L Athens County Mt. iCarmel Hospital Columbus Stella Brooks Albany S.L Standard Oil Co Indianola Ave Hocking Valley Masonic Fraternity Third Ave Grace Shannon Evelyn Stent William Charles Clarence A. Jack Efla Galentine Longstreth Frank Moore C. D. Shafer Ray ©. _Jones Stanley Jeffery Union Cemetery

Thorn ton Minor Rectal Ointment and Suppositories Ad

Advertisement promotes Thorn ton Minor Clinic hemorrhoid remedies with a doctor prescribed formula claiming quick pain relief and swelling reduction. It promises softening effects and a refund if not satisfied, sold at druggists nationwide including Athens.

Thornton & Minor Clinic Thornton & Minor Athens Et Gailan

Lausche seeks definite lease for Fletcher Hospital

Gov. Frank J. Lausche announced he asked the War Surplus Department to permit Ohio to take possession of Fletcher General Hospital at Cambridge under a definite lease. The request followed an inquiry about occupying the facility under a revocable permit.

Lausche Fletcher Hospital Columbus Frank J. Lausche Federal War Surplus Department Ohio Fletcher General Hospital Cambridge Federal Department

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