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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1944

Page

7

York Township Service Club Plans Mother's Day Program

York Township Service Club met April 24 at the American Legion Building with prayer and flag pledge led by Mrs. Rose Weigand. Plans were announced for a rummage sale room opening April 29 and a May 8 Mother’s Day program with a 6 30 dinner. Letters from Carl Monks and Arthur Kennedy were read. cigarettes and a guitar were offered to support service members and hospital care. A cornet solo by Roger Webb capped the meeting.

Nelsonville York Township American Legion Rose Weigand Parker S. Sniffen Gertrude Stocklein Kreppel Carl Monks C. H. Monks Carl Cecilia James Arthur Kennedy Ruby Garlinger Buchtel Fletcher Hospital Cambridge Roger Webb

Nelsonville Soldier Promoted to Staff Sergeant

Mrs Pauline Breeze Smith of Nelsonville learns her husband William C Smith has been promoted to staff sergeant. Sgt Smith is stationed in the Aleutian area and is the son of Mr and Mrs Lee Smith of Nelsonville Route 2.

Nelsonville William C. Smith Pauline Breeze Sgt. Smith Aleutian Area Lee Smith Nelsonville Rt. 2

Blooming Peach Trees Attract Attention In Nelsonville Yard

In Nelsonville three peach trees in full blossom draw attention in Mrs. Joshua Spencer's Fayette Street yard. Local yards rarely host peach trees and this year’s display is unusually attractive.

Nelsonville Joshua Spencer Fayette St

Take Care of Federal Card in Nelsonville

Public service notice warns workers to safeguard social security account cards. It notes replacements cost about half a million dollars nationwide last year and compares this to military needs, urging readers to request pamphlet No 44 from the Social Security Board at the Nelsonville YMCA building or call 706 for prompt mailing.

Nelsonville Social Security Board Y. M. C. A. Bldgs Ohio

Honor Secretary With Party Saturday at Glouster Moose

Glouster Lodge No. 1197 Loyal Order of Moose plans a Saturday nine o'clock party to honor Supreme Secretary Malcom R. Giles. The event aims to recruit more Moose and includes a Sunday 2:30 initiation and a 6:00 chicken dinner for Moose members and their families.

Glouster Glouster Lodge No Loyal Order of Moose Malcom R. Giles

Eagles Sponsor Benefit Party for CSO in Jacksonville

GLOUSTER MOHAWK Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles will sponsor a benefit amusement games party Saturday at 8 15 p m open to the public for the Community Service Organization. CSO projects have depleted its treasury and Jacksonville Eagles urge support to aid service men and women at home and abroad. Normally 80 life guards watch over millions of bathers at Coney Island each season.

Glouster Mohawk Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles Community Service Organization C.S.O Jacksonville Eagles Coney Island

Eastern Star Holds Annual Inspection at Masonic Hall

The Thea Chapter OES in Glouster opens with dinner at 6 30 p m in American Legion Hall served by the Ladies Auxiliary. The inspection by Athens Deputy Grand Matron Miss Dorothy Frank follows at eight o'clock in the Chapter room.

Glouster Thea Chapter O.E.S. l Masonic Hall American Legion Hall Ladies’ Auxiliary Dorothy Frank Athens

Return to Camp Handsome Soldier Thurman Judson Texas Camp

Pvt Thurman Judson son of Mr and Mrs Cash Judson returned to a Texas camp on Tuesday after a 12 day furlough with his parents Friends and relatives attended a chicken dinner in his honour on Sunday Present were Mr and Mrs Joe Jackson and son Joe Mr and Mrs Harvey Roach and daughter Betty Doris and Deloris Judson of Dayton Mr and Mrs Cash Judson

Glouster Pvt. Thurman Judson Cash Judson Texas Joe Jackson Joe Harvey Roach Betty Doris Deloris Judson Dayton

Dogs Still Ravage Gardens in Elvinster War Effort and Nuisance

Victory gardeners report police and residents struggle with dogs roaming freely despite dog wardens. Some owners chain dogs by day and release them at night, risking damage to lettuce onions radishes and other early crops in the Glouster area. A local dog warden may be needed to guard gardens around the clock to support the war effort.

Glouster—Victory Glouster

France imposes fine for killing garden moles

In the United States moles are killed on sight but in France the animal is valued as an insect destroyer and a fine is imposed on anyone found guilty of killing one.

America France

Honor roll omissions prompt Glouster school note

In Glouster the omission of seniors Frederick Stansberry Gene Waldeck and Bob Trace from the honor roll is noted. Stansberry has registered for army service. Donald Hickman, a former G H S graduate now in the U S Navy, visited the high school. WAC Nelle Belle Williams stationed at Patterson Field visited the school. former grade teacher. Mary J Chappelear Columbus visited Tuesday. Donna Jean Millican enters seventh grade. The junior play ran for grades Tuesday and high school Wednesday with public performance planned that evening.

Glouster Frederick Stansberry Gene Waldeck Bob Trace Donald Hickman G.H.S United States Navy Nelle Belle Williams WAC Patterson Field Miss Williams Mary J. Chappelear Columbus Donna Jean Millican

Band Booster Club to Convene Friday Evening

A Band Booster Club meeting is set for Friday at 7 30 at the high school building. An official urges all members to attend this important gathering. Miss Nelle Belle Williams of Dayton visited relatives and Mr and Mrs FE K Pough during her furlough. Mrs Robert Lowry returned to Barberton after visiting her parents in the city.

Glouster Nelle Belle Williams WAC Patterson Field Dayton FE. K. Pough Robert Lowry Barberton P. J. Stanley

Mohawk Aerie Initiation Date Correction

A corrected notice states Mohawk Aerie No. 1934 Jacksonville revised initiation from Sunday to Thursday April 27. The error should read Glouster Aerie No. 468 F C E Nile Parks W P. Initiation work will be put on tonight.

Glouster Mohawk Aerie No. 1934 Jacksonville Glouster Aerie No F.C.E Nile Parks W.P

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