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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1942

Page

6

Nelsonville Elks To Collect Materials for Soldiers

Nelsonville Elks plan a community drive on Friday August 14 to gather salvaged cloth for making slippers for U S Army hospitals. Local committee includes Sheldon Powell Dr E L Murphy and Gilbert Smith with Boy Scout Troop 65 aiding. materials sought include carpets rugs linoleum oil cloth sheets pillow cases clothing and fabric scraps.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Elks Elks’ National War Commission U.S. Army Paul Shearer Nelsonville Lodge Ohio Pententiary Sheldon Powell E. L. Murphy Gilbert Smith Murphy Troop Boy Scouts The Elks

Hyde home in Nelsonville completed on East Columbus Street

Dr and Mrs W H Hyde moved into their seven room stone Colonial residence on East Columbus Street in Nelsonville after months of construction Plans by William Mills Son Vern H Vorhes served as general contractor Stonework by R Edgar Stone Quarry Adamsons Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co and Gem Pharmacy Residents urged to donate building materials on Friday Aug 14 with city truck provided for collection Elk's Club to arrange pickup if missed

Nelsonville W. H. Hyde East Columbus St William Mills & Son Vern H. Vorhes R. Edgar Stone Quarry Columbus Adamson’s Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Gem Pharmacy Elk’s Club

Buchtel York School Staff Changes Announced

The township board of education named Clyde Byers assistant principal at Buchtel High School for the upcoming term starting in September. Garrett McKee will replace E. L. Kohler as Deanville principal, and Mrs. Gay Circle will join the Nel sonville township teaching staff. Janitors are re employed at several schools with future status of Old Floodwood and East Clayton undecided.

Nelsonville E. L. Kohler Buchtel-York Township Board of Education Clyde Byers Buchtel High School Byers Deanville Garrett McKee New Floodwood Gay Circle Buchtel Harry Corwin Happy Hollow Maggie Kelly Connett Goldie Duskey Tilly Perry Oak Grove George Thornton Kimberly Maye Hook

Eagles Beat Logan in Twilight League Clash

In Nelsonville the Eagles beat Logan 6 to 3 at City Playground. Nelson pitched six strong innings with six hits allowed as the Eagles totaled 13 safeties. Cope and Bruce each went 3 for 3, with Bruce beating out two bunts. Both teams had two runners put out at the plate and featured sharp base running. Next up Friday, Brook visits the Eagles.

Nelsonville Eagles Logan City Playground Nelson Cope Bruce Brook Mowery Kershner Wiley Leonard Aadeler Buchanan Cdi Sondcan Hayden Russell Hilleary Cossanmnians Naenecbenscan Copeland and Tomlinson

Vinton Garden Club Meets at Radcliff

The August meeting of the Vinton Township Garden Club will be held Thursday night August 13 due to the primary election and church night. Hostess is Mrs Ruth Swisher. Several local residents are noted with injuries and family changes while others travel for visits and work.

Radcliff Vinton Township Clarence Boyer Minerton Mary Ann Hagerty Here Hagerty Florence Chambers Dorothy Riley Marie Forrest Ray Chambers Columbus Marjorie Wright Bellaire Florabelle Funk Laurence Lehman Vinton Rural High School Harry Wells Glenn Biffle Homer Wright Paul Zinn Lavenna Harder Robert Burns L. T. Blore John Wilson Wilsons Homer Spires Earl Spires Wilkesville L. L. Blare Arnot Jeffers Burns Timms Lowe Fort Hayes Fort Benjamin Harrison Ind Walter Peney White Cross Hospital

Circle of Ruth Holds August Meeting

NELSONVILLE The Circle of Ruth met on the spacious lawn of Mrs. Tom Sheppard for an August gathering. Twenty five members and guests shared a potluck supper at small lawn tables, followed by an outdoor worship service led by vice president Mrs. Mabel Haffner in the president’s absence. Officers acted as hostesses as hymns were sung around the outdoor fireplace.

Nelsonville Circle of Ruth Tom Sheppard Mabel Haffner Frank Lowry Clinton St

Scouts Meet Tonight in Elks Home for Troop 65

Troop 65 members will hold their weekly meeting tonight at 7 30 in the Elks Home meeting room. All members are urged to attend this session hosted by Nelsonville scouts.

Nelsonville Elks Home

Brooker Rites At Murray for Mrs Nelle Brooker

Funeral services for Mrs. Nelle Brooker age 44 who died Tuesday at her Murray City home will be Friday at 2 PM at the Murray City Methodist Church. Burial at Greenlawn. Survived by husband Howard daughter Blanche her parents Mr and Mrs James Salyers four sisters Zula Buffington Cadiz Hazel Stover Murray City Clara Jean Russyn Cleveland Elaine Richardson Columbus and one brother Millard Salyers Cleveland. The four poisonous snakes found in the United States are copperhead coral snake rattlesnake and water moccasin.

Nelsonville Nelle Brooker Murray City Murray City Methodist Church Greenlawn Howard Blanche James Salyers Zula Buffington Cadiz Hazel Stover Clara Jean Russyn Cleveland Elaine Richardson Columbus Millard Salyers United States

Post Office Changes Announced by Preston

Preston announces several staff changes at the Nelsonville City Post Office effective Aug. 1. Garrett M. Hoch is promoted to regular city carrier today, J. D. Knight moves from carrier to clerk, succeeding Walter Morrison. John Steenrod recommended as substitute carrier succeeding Hoch. Mr. and Mrs Lawrence Cottrill announce birth of son Ernest Leroy on Franklin Street Aug. 3 weighing nine pounds.

Nelsonville J. B. Preston Garrett M. Hoch J. D. Knight Walter Morrison John Steenrod Hoch Lawrence Cottrill Franklin St Ernest Leroy

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