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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1946

Page

2

Gilbert Ill Action Delayed On Substitute

James Gilbert director of music at the local high school was granted a one year leave of absence by the City Board of Education. He is seriously ill and bed-bound per physician orders. plans to join him near Cincinnati this week. Resignations from three teachers were accepted, and factory department orders called for stairway hand rails and a manual fire gang at East Building and high school. The board authorized borrowing funds to meet payroll.

Nelsonville James Gilbert City Board of Education Gilbert D. W. Codding Mary Ruth Krinn Juan Bisnaugle Buison Carol Lowman Department of Industrial Relations

J H Wolfe Dies at 71 in Nelsonville District

Josiah H Wolfe 71 lifelong Nelsonville area resident died Monday night at his Deanville home. Funeral services set for Thursday 2 p m at Stout funeral home with burial at Wolfe Cemetery near Haydenville. Survived by wife Flossie nine children Myrtle Hunter Nellie Sackas Carrie Dupler Susan France James Ben Everett Robert in Japan Kattie 23 grandchildren one sister Mattie Bauer. one daughter died in infancy.

Nelsonville Josiah H. Wolfe Deanville Stout Wolfe Haydenville Flossie Myrtle Hunter Nellie Sackas Carrie Dupler Susan France James Ben Everett

Guests Entertained At Wilson Residence

Mr and Mrs Fred M Wilson of 262 W Washington St hosted weekend guests including Mr and Mrs J H Strauch of Columbus Mr and Mrs Lawrence Lehman and son Wilson Mr Sterling and Mr and Mrs Robert Hinney of Logan Strauch and Alice Juniper have just returned from a two weeks river cruise to New Orleans

Nelsonviele Fred M. Wilson W. Washington St J. H. Strauch Columbus Lawrence Lehman Wilson Sterling Robert Hinney Logan Strauch Alice Juniper New Orleans

Tolliver To Remain Overseas With 152nd Battalion

Sgt. William J. Tolliver of Buchtel is expected to stay overseas with his unit the 152nd Airborne Antiaircraft Battalion part of the 2nd Airborne Division stationed at Muroran Japan. He has participated in numerous athletic activities since joining the battalion. He is the son of Mr and Mrs William J Tolliver. Before induction he worked as an auto mechanic.

Buchtel William J. Tol Jliver 152Nd Airborne 2Th ‘Airborne Division Muroran Japan Verna Hand Tolliver 152Nd Bat ‘Talion William J. Tolliver. Buchtel

Kelch Family Reunion Held in Columbus

L R Kelch and family members attended the Kelch reunion Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Ringheiser in Columbus. Attendees included Mrs Sarah Morrison Mr and Mrs Henry Kelch Mrs Grace Kelch Dr and Mrs E L Murphy and Mr and Mrs Max Hoskins.

Nelsonville L. R. Kelch Sarah Morrison Henry Kelch Grace Kelch E. L. Murphy Max Hoskins Columbus Kelch Henry Ringheiser Hattie Keleh

K of P Meeting Set for Nelsonville Lodge

Valley Lodge No 169 Knights of Pythias will meet Wednesday at 7 00 pm as announced by Chancellor Commander Charles Hoce. The group plans to recruit new members for degree teams and set fall activities including member dances in September. A club room committee of Powell O Harrow Herrold and Ennis directs repainting and refurnishing with trustees Patton.

Nelsonville—Valley Raymond Patton Wilbur D. Mender Knights of Pythias

John McNabb Dies at 83 in Nelsonville

Nelsonville obituary reports John McNabb aged 83 died Monday night with son Edward McNabb and daughter listed among survivors. Additional children include Virgie Thomas Glen Ebon Ernest McNabb Chauncey Fink Canton John McNabb Ashland Ky Mrs Raymond Covert Clyde McNabb and a Plains-area brother James McNabb The Plains. Funeral arrangements not yet set.

Nelsonville John McNabb Edward McNabb Ear Salem Edward Virgie Thomas Glen Ebon Ernest iMcNabb Chauncey Hazel iFink Canton Ashland Raymond Covert Clyde McNabb South Shore James McNabb the Plains

Nelsonville Rainbow Class Meets at Fort Street Home

Mrs Earl Streets hosted the Rainbow Class of the Church of Christ on Fort Street. President Mrs Marie Ashworth presided over the business session and seven members plus one guest Mrs Bertie Hannahs shared a luncheon hosted by the hostess.

Earl Streets Church ‘of Christ Fort St Marie Ashworth Bertie Hannnahs

Berean and Loyal Classes Sponsor Logan Basket Picnic

Nelsonville report notes the Berean and Loyal Women’s classes of the Church of Christ announce a basket picnic at Rachelmacher Park in Logan on Thursday August 15. Members are urged to bring baskets families and cars and meet at the church on Fort Street at 5 30 p m. Local social updates include visits from Mr and Mrs Bob Wilson Mrs Poston and others and vacation trips by Paul and D L Wallace through Buckeye Lake and the Smoky Mountains.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Rachelmacher ‘Park Logan Bob Wilson Kets Malvern Wilson Thurst Fort St Bert C. Pos Fred M. Wilson

Carbon Hill Wins But Drops Further in Standings

Carbon Hill defeated the Cubs 8 to 5 in a Junior Twilight League game but remained second in official standings, as the Giants lead by two percentage points. Carlton Hill notched its ninth win in twelve starts. Dane pitched well while Brooker boosted his batting average to .384 with a triple and a single in four trips.

Dean Circle Nelsonville Carbon Hill Cubs Giants Carlton Hill Dane Hugh Brooker Davis Afer S&s Hiller Silcott Hawk iKeating Wolfe Gheen

Glouster Grads Join Army After Training Path

Glouster high school classmates John E. Jack Kurtzman and Charles Chuck Zimmer of the class of 1946 enlisted in the Army. They passed exams at Fort Hayes Columbus and were sent to Camp Atterbury Indiana then to a Louisiana camp to begin eight to thirteen weeks of basic training.

Glouster John E Jack) Kurtzman Charles Chuck) Zimmer Glouster High School Army Fort Hayes Columbus Camp Atterbury Ind Louisiana

Birth Announced for Awe Family in Phoenix

Mr and Mrs Meredith Awe announce the birth of a son on Sunday Aug 11 in Phoenix Arizona. Grandparents are the Rev and Mrs B A Awe of Nelsonville and Mr and Mrs Noah Sommers.

Nelsonville Meredith Awe Floretta Sommers Phoenix Ariz B. A. Awe Ssmond Sommers Noah Sommers

Birth of Son for Mr and Mrs Charles Riley

Mr and Mrs Charles Riley welcomed a son born at Sheltering Arms Hospital on Tuesday. He weighed seven pounds twelve ounces and has been named Charles Rodney. Grandparents are Harley and Mrs Kittle of Glouster and Mrs Riley of Jacksonville. Great grandparents include R. S. Kittle of Glouster and Harriett Kittle of McConnelsville.

Glouster Charles Riley Sheltering Arms ‘Hospital Charles Rodney Harley Kittle Riley Jacksonville Kittle Harriett Kittle McConnelsville

Young People Attend Tar Hollow Camp

GLOUSTER H E Jones and E K Peugh drove a carload of youths to Tar Hollow Camp near Chillicothe for a week long stay returning next Saturday. Sunday another group from the Church of Christ will go for a week. Mrs Teater served as cabin mother and Mrs EL K Pough helped with meals. Daniel Teater will instruct a class of Sunday school teachers.

Glouster H. E. Jones E. K. Peugh Tar Hollow Chillicothe Church of Christ Teater EL. K. Pough Daniel Teater

Stadium Grounds Thriving Under Summer Care

Local observers praise the stadium grounds for a neat, trash free course this summer. Credit goes to Mike Thompson for his effort and time in keeping the grounds well maintained and presentable.

Glouster Mike Thompson

Girl Scout Troop 1 Meetings Halted Pending Leader Appointment

Nelsonville notices suspend all Girl Scout Troop 1 meetings until a new leader is appointed after Mrs. James Gilbert resigns. She will depart Friday to join her husband near Cincinnati.

Nelsonville James Gilbert Gilbert Cincinnati

Flowers Displayed In Nelsonville Garden Show

Melvin Bruce of 751 Walnut St displays a vibrant Nelsonville garden this season featuring numerous flowers including asters five inches in diameter. Mrs J H McKiddie and daughter Mary Lou depart Nelsonville for a new home in Gaylord Michigan.

Wnelsonville Melvin Bruce Walnut St Nelsonville J. H.mckiddie Mary Lou Gaylord Mich

Rev Brown Delivers Sermon at Glouster Union Service

Rev Brown spoke at Glouster union service filling for absent Teater. He preached on Solomon and the need for divine wisdom in leaders, asserting world peace hinges on wisdom from God and the church's work to build God's kingdom. Pauline Gamwell played piano. Mrs Riley offered prayer.

Glouster Stadium Union Pauline Gamwell Eugene Brown Jesus Goes With Riley the &Iwo Teater Tar Hollow Mr. Brown Solomon Kingdom of God On Earth Ethel

Bridal Shower Honors Kasier Couple at Home

A shower Wednesday evening celebrated Sir and Mrs Donald Kasier newlyweds at the Kasier home. Guests included many relatives and friends who enjoyed visiting games, a string quartet and refreshments after the party.

Joe Ante Harold Pedicord Abs R. J. Kittle Joe Antle Porter Wisecut Chiledren Eileen Virginia Carole Lena E. Davis Hattie Hoon E. L. Pedicord Annie Smith Lucy Pedicord

League Standings and Local Clergy Notice

Nelsonville notes show league standings after Monday with 9 3 175 and 4 60 ag, while Rev Angelo Gallarina will celebrate Mass at St Andrews Church Incal on Thursday Aug 15 at 4 65 444 a.m. in observance of the Feast of the Assumption.

Nelsonville Verna Columbus Cincinnnati Adeline /Ray Disciples of Christ Ohio Angelo Gallarina St. Andrews Church Buchtei

Former Teacher Here Visitors From East Arrive in Glouster

Miss Minnie Mc Donald of Akron and Miss Rose Front of Somerset visited Glouster families. McDonald formerly taught in Glouster schools and is daughter of the late John McDonald. Visiting families return from West Terre Haute and Washington. Mrs Viney hosts relatives for ten days as Providence Missionary Society plans a Middlepark meeting. Circle F class postpones its Church of Christ meeting to be announced.

Glouster Minnie McDonald Akron Rose Front Somerset Arch Sweeney Hugh Sweeney Miss McDonald John Jack) McDonald McDonald Walnut Hill Chares Vaughn Bill and Dean Nelsonville John Waldeck West Terre Haute Ind Earl Brooks Lawrence Jones L. BE. Williams Karyn Larry Lynda Indian Head J. M. Henderson Washington, D. C Gladys Viney The Church of Christ

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