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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1945
Page
6
A prominent state speaker representing Governor Frank Lausche will headline the Democratic picnic and victory celebration planned for Sunday August 15 in Nelsonville. The event marks a rallying moment for local supporters and party volunteers ahead of upcoming elections.
Grover Lewis announces Beech Grove picnic near Connett to celebrate the end of the war. Hundreds expected with flags, bunting, tables, speakers stand, and public address system. A chicken dinner, games, bands, and entertainment accompany a 2:30 pm speakers program with notable Democrats.
A special meeting of the Four Horsemen of District 4 will be held at the Eagles Home in Nelsonville on Sunday August 19 at 2 pm with a special speaker and refreshments after. Wells Ross and his band will play for the Eagles Dance on Saturday night August 18 from 9 to 1. The band, formed six years ago in Zanesville, features 11 musicians and has performed across the state.
Reese Davis of Nelsonville underwent an appendicitis operation at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens. His condition is satisfactory. His father L A Davis plans to enter the hospital for a major operation Friday morning.
The York Township Service Club met August 13 at the American Legion Building. President Mrs Parker S Snitten led the meeting with prayers and flag salute. Members discussed Christmas plans and support for the Nelsonville Canteen, plus letters from service men. A covered-dish picnic was set for August 27 at Mrs Sniffen's home, and the Mill Street group will meet August 20 at 7:30 at Mrs Eva Kerr’s home.
James Me Manus of Union Furnace pleaded guilty to reckless operation of a motor vehicle in an affidavit by the State Highway Patrol. He was arraigned in Mayor Miles Howe's court Wednesday and fined 25 dollars plus costs.
In Nelsonville a benefit bridge event hosted by the Emblem Club at the Daugherty home drew fifteen tables. Martins Henley won contract high, with Mrs Kelly second, and Burgess third. auction leaders were Carlos Ogg, Mrs Newton, and Mrs Dixon. Door prize went to Mrs Melching. refreshments followed. Guests over the two weekends included Mrs John Hays.
Advert promotes WASTEETH as an alkaline powder to secure false teeth on plates with no sticky taste. Claims reduce slipping and wobbling while eating or talking and help prevent plate odor. Ends with a drug store purchase call.
The item lists relatives of Lulu of Shelby and Carrie Fiske of the city, mentions Foster Stevenson and Ruth Hayden of Shelby, and notes Mrs. James G. Hardman Jr returning from Ft Belvoir with Della K. Hardman in Washington. Also cites Lt. and Mrs. Charles Hardman in Philadelphia and references Albany as a historic link to early colonial settlements.
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