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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1945
Page
6
The readable text fragments show scattered terms and partial names but no clear event, person, date, or place to summarize into a proper news item. Limited context prevents a reliable title or summary.
Nelsonville report says a truck caught fire early today with the driver escaping unharmed. A burglary at Diamond Street home of Mr and Mrs William McKnight is reported with $62 missing from a purse found discarded on the back porch.
Walter Carr of Jackson Ohio pleaded guilty to intoxication in Mayor Miles Howe’s court. He was fined 185 dollars plus costs after arraignment on a Wednesday. The item also notes an old Spartan belief about goat milk soup boosting power.
A new truck and cable trailer owned by Clyde Cook of Circleville was wrecked and burned near Chestnut Street in Nelsonville around 4 30 this morning. The driver muel Cook said he nodded off briefly causing the vehicle to strike a tree and burst into flames, pushing the car of Charles Huddy about 25 feet. The driver escaped with a minor forehead cut as Fire Chief Dana Windon battled the blaze.
Nelsonville report on the Women’s Christian Temperance Union annual Christmas gathering at Mrs. Spencer’s home. Mrs. Starkey led Scripture and carols while Vera Reynolds and others performed. Members made 29 sick visits, distributed 250 pages of literature, and exchanged gifts after a Christmas program.
Class No. 21 of the First Methodist Church held a candlelight Christmas dinner for 20 in the social rooms. A silvered tree with blue trimmings displayed gifts from secret friends while Mrs. Albert Inman played piano and readings were given, including an original piece by Mrs. Georgia Kilpatrick. Out of town members Mrs. Ina Hall and Mrs. Georgia Kilpatrick attended.
Mrs Rose Cook decorated her home in Nelsonville for the Martha Class Christmas party at the Methodist Church. Mrs Julius Fischer and Mrs Pete Shough led devotions, readings included William A Anderson and a quiz on a century of Methodism.
Nelsonville announcement says the Fall Festival planned for Friday afternoon at Central School is postponed until further notice. The change was released Wednesday evening and affects attendees and participants.
Corning Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star installed officers after the regular meeting. Several named members were installed. Army updates include Harry Hermey promoted to Sergeant and transferred from Kunming China to Shanghai. Altar Society of St Bernard Church to meet 7 30 p m Monday. Various locals reported visiting relatives and discharge notices from military service and air corps. Community updates include visits to Columbus Logan Newark Beverly and Glouster with numerous residents named and noted.
The Hall of Tara in Ireland is described as a vast assembly site, spanning 900 feet square with space for 1,000 guests across 150 apartments and 150 dormitories, reflecting its historic sovereignty status.
Andrew Kent of Higgins Industries announced that the company’s appliance division was given to three employees as a reward for loyalty and efficiency. Higgins Industries had voted to liquidate after labor troubles and a strike. Crary Busenlener and Bramblett were named as operation heads, with Crary stating no cash changed hands.
Cosmopolitan Club plans its annual Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Parker Sniffen in Nelsonville on Friday night December 14 with Mrs. James Beard assisting. Also reported Miss Alice George daughter of Rev. and Mrs. W M George entered St Anthonys Hospital Columbus and will undergo emergency surgery today.
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