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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1943

Page

2

Nelsonville Eagles Initiate 27 Members For New Class

Nelsonville Aerie No. 291 Fraternal Order of Eagles initiated twenty seven candidates at a Tuesday night meeting. More initiations are planned for Dec. 21 and Jan. 18 in honor of Conrad H. Mann. A Pearl Harbor anniversary program is set for Dec. 7. A $10 ticket purchase supports a magician’s show for Nelsonville PTA. Robert Green praised membership efforts and noted Tri-State support. A dance with Percy Lowry's nine-piece band will be held 9 to 1 Saturday night at the Eagles Home.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Aerie Order of Eagles Conrad H. Mann Nelsonville Aerue Pearl Harbor William Kelly Lodge Nelsonville P.T.A Robert Green Matty H. Brown Tri-State Organization Department Percy Lowry Eagles

Delinquent Land Tax Notice Certified in Athens County

List of delinquent lands in Athens County from 1943 September settlement. Includes names such as Barnhart Mary and Andrew Hogue and many others with acre or lot counts and delinquent tax amounts across numerous townships and schools. The notice cites Section 5704 General Code and roles of County Auditor and County Treasurer.

Athens County Said County Ohio Barnhart Mary Andrew Hogue Beryl A Dunfee Gages Don Johnson, V

Leaders of Girl Scouting Plan Work

Nelsonville report on a Sunday meeting of Girl Scout leaders and council members at Little House. Mrs Corwin Cookson presided and Mrs Joe Davis welcomed Mrs Frank Smith as Brownie helper. Discussion covered plans, training, and monthly meeting attendance.

Nelsonville Corwin Cookson Little House Joe Davis Frank Smith Davis Harry Kelley, Jr Kelley Hubert Hyde Cleveland Ogelby Park Ruth Beckler Betty Snackenpyre J. L. Webb J. H. McKiddie Harry Raden Benson Preston Elizabeth Hall Betty Snackenburg Don Johnson Mable Codding Dana Barber

Condition of Dr. Hill Shows Improvement

NELSONVILLE The condition of Dr. N Hill well known Nelson ville doctor seemed improved Tuesday. His nephew Captain William Sharp stationed at the Army Air Base at Grenada Mississippi and his niece Mrs. Dave Evans Columbus spent yesterday and today with him.

Nelsonville N. Hill William Sharp Army Air Base Grenada Miss Dave Evans Columbus

Long couple welcomes son in Gallipolis Ferry

The parents Lester Leo Long and wife of Gallipolis Ferry welcomed their second child Franklin Leo Long born yesterday weighing 9 pounds 34 ounces. The newborn joins an older sibling in the family.

Point Pleasant Franklin Leo Lester Leo Long Gallipolis Ferry

James Evans Taken To Hospital After Fall At Mine

James Evans 50 of Walnut Street was injured when he fell about 12 feet from a tipple at Kimberly Mine. He suffered head shoulder and spine injuries and was taken to Cherrington Hospital Tuesday for treatment.

Nelsonville James Evans Walnut St Kimberly Mine Cherrington Hospital Evans

Nelsonville Girls Enter Navy Service

Nelsonville girls Alice Elizabeth Mechem and Pauline Huddy have sworn into the WAVES, with Mechem departing for Hunter College New York for training and Huddy awaiting her call. Mechem, daughter of State Senator Stanely Mechem, is a Nelsonville High School and Ohio University graduate who worked in Akron and Quantico before enlisting. Huddy, daughter of Charles Huddy, is a Buchtel High School graduate who has worked in the Bell Telephone Exchange at Nelsonville. The article urges local girls to contact the Athens Navy recruiter as WAVES expand to fill non combatant naval roles in radio aviation communications storekeeping hospital corps and other fields.

Nelsonville Alice Elizabeth Mechem Pauline Huddy WAVES United States Navy Organization For Women E. F. Shields C. Sp Navy Athens Mechem Hunter College New York City Huddy Stanley Mechem Nelsonville High School Ohio University Babcock Company Akron U. S. Marine Base Quantico Miss Huddy Charles Huddy Nelsonville Rfc Buchtel High School Bell Telephone Exchange United States

William Culp Dies Tuesday in Nelsonville

William Frederick Culp age 71 died Tuesday afternoon at his brother Charles Culp’s home in 176 Sheppard Street after a short illness. He leaves one daughter Mrs. Ethel Hay of Shelby two brothers Charles of Nelsonville and John of Buchtel two sons one of whom was killed in World War I. A daughter and his wife had preceded him in death. He was a member of the Nelsonville Eagles. The Culps came from Kentucky in 1886 and he worked in coal mining until ill health forced retirement. Body sent to Warren Funeral Home pending funeral arrangements.

Nelsonville William Frederick Culp Charles Culp Sheppard St Ethel Hay Shelby Charles John Buchtel Nelsonville Eagles Culp Kentucky Warren Funeral Home

Rotary Club quiz tests new members at meeting

Nelsonville Rotary Club enjoyed 100 percent attendance as new members William Brooks Ralph Elliott and Dr Edward Murphy were quizzed on Rotary fundamentals with flying colors. Past President Leland Krieg led the informal exam and plans for Charter member night in January were announced.

Nelsonville Kenneth Orwiler Rotary Club L. E. Evans Church of Christ William Brooks Ralph Elliott Edward Murphy Rotary Leland Krieg

Nelsonville Social Notes Announce nuptials of Parry and Covert

Nelsonville social items report the engagement of the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Parry to Mr Orin Covert with a small home ceremony officiated by Rev L F Evans. The couple will live in Columbus after a brief wedding at the bride's home. Also noted are Sgt Thomas W Higgins returning to McCloskey General Hospital Temple Texas after visiting family, Thanksgiving with Mr and Mrs William Dixey of Granville and a dinner honoring Mr and Mrs D Crawford Betty Stewart and the Galvin family amid local social events.

Nelsonville John Parry Orin Covert James Covert L. EF. Evans Church of Christ Lumbus Thomas W. Higgins McCloskey Gene Hospital Temple Texas M William Dixey Granville Stanley Reed Harry Galvin Moore D. Crawford Betty Stewart

Women's GOP Club Meets Thursday in Nelsonville

The Nelsonville York 7 ship Republican Women's group will meet Thursday at 7:30 PM at the First Baptist Church. Members are asked to bring and receive membership cards.

Nelsonville York Republican Womens First Baptist Chl

Starts New Work At Point Pleasant Hospital

Mrs Kelley RN began her duties as a nurse at the ordnance works hospital today. She has a long career in nursing and the hospital is fortunate to secure her services.

Point Pleasant Kelley R. N Ordnance Workspital

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