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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1944

Page

6

Local Draft Board reports eight pass pre induction checks

From Athens County district 2 eight men reported for pre induction at Fort Hayes on Dec 1 and passed physicals making them eligible for future service. Names include James Arthur Gabriel Clyde Eugene West Jimmie LaFollette Victor Eugene Culp Jack Phillips Eddy Lawrence Oscar White Harry Ray Childress Carl William Brickles William Stanley Ryan noting one conscientious objector headed to Civilian Public Service Camp in Powellsville Md. Also Lt Gen Lucian K Truscott Jr appointed commander of the U S Fifth Army in Rome.

Nelsonville District of Athens County Selective Service Board No Fort Hayes Office of Local Board James Arthur Gabriel New Marshfield Clyde Eugene West Albany Rt Rome Lucian K. Truscott, Jr Anzio France Fifth Army

Stuart Tablets Promise Quick Relief For Stomach Woes

Advertisement touts Stuart Tablets as fast relief for sleep-robbing indigestion gas and upset stomach. Claims easy tasting no mixing and a good night's sleep. priced 25c 60c or 1.20 with money back guarantee from druggists.

Nelsonville social notes recount church Christmas gathering

Members of the Woman's Missionary Society Circle of Ruth and the Fidelis Class met Monday in the Presbyterian Church social rooms for a Christmas program led by Mrs. Lloyd Evans and featuring readings, solos, a duet, and a Mary manger meditation. Special offerings supported Miss Blanche Riley and Miss Helen Chappie with towels sent to Sidney Home for the Aged. guests included Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. Dew, and Mrs. Bingman. The same evening the Retail Clerks Association held a Yuletide banquet at the K of P Hall with a decorated table, seating, and a three course supper.

Nelsonville Woman's Missionary Society Circle of Ruth Fidelis Presbyterian Church James Knight Lloyd Evans Mary D. W. Codding E. J. Kessinger Mabel Hafferr Walter Hudson Joe Hardy Margaret Johnson Edith Stiers Miss Johnson Margaret Barber Gordon Thompson Blanche Riley Helen Chappie Hocking Valley Presbyterian Home For the Sidney Ohio William Morgan Stanley Dew O. P. Bingman Retail Clerks Association K. of P. Hall

Church meeting adjourned after discussions for betterment

Following a social evening the Willing Workers Sunday School Class of the Church of Christ will meet at the church Friday evening Dec. 8. Hostesses will be Mrs. Ina Knight Mrs. Fay Warren and Mrs. Cecil Morman. A 6 o'clock dinner will be served. There will be election of officers. All members are urged to attend.

Church of Christ Ina Knight Fay Warren Cecil Morman

Pythian Sisters Meet For Nominations In Hall

The Pythian Sisters hold an important meeting this evening at 7 o clock in the K of P Hall. Members are urged to attend as nominations for officers are a key feature of the agenda.

K. of P. Hall

Mrs. Hattie Millhuff Dies at Carbon Hill

Mrs. Hattie Millhuff age 90 died Wednesday at the family home in Carbon Hill after a life in Hocking County. Survived by daughter Edna Millhuff and sister Mary Jenkins, funeral Friday at 2 pm at the late residence with Rev. W. M. George, burial in Carbon Hill Cemetery. Friends may call anytime.

Nelsonville Hattie Millhuff Carbon Hill Orbiston Hocking County Isham Millhuff Edna Millhuff Mary Jenkins Murray City W. M. George First Methodist Church

Ration Board Plans Drive To Hold Line

At a Wednesday meeting the Ration Board outlined a Grocer-Consumer campaign for December to educate consumers on ceiling prices. Literature will be distributed to clubs schools unions and other groups to spread talks on inflation control and price ceilings. Mrs. Frances Steenrod led the talks on rationing values grading and ceiling prices. Other attendees included Frank Jackson Roy Tomlinson Charles Shafer and several others. The piece notes language gender rules for the moon in various languages.

Nelsonville Ration Board Frances Steenrod Frank Jackson Roy Tomlinson Charles Shafer Mr. Cummings Ralph Cook Corwin Cookson Lindsey Day

Honest offer for Sta-Put Rupture Support trial

A personal advertisement promises a 10 day free trial of Sta-Put Rupture Support for groin or scrotal rupture. It claims no leg straps or harsh binding, asks for no money in advance, and requests a postal to fill out with a blank form.

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