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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1944

Page

14

Bob Wilson Reports Overseas Work At PTA Meeting

Nelsonville High School P T A heard officer Bob Wilson discuss overseas assignments and his experiences. Janet Cope, Shir ley Sayers, Vera Jo Pyle and Mary Ellen Donley performed carols while readings by Jean Cooley shared the Christmas story. Elizabeth Knox’s room won the meeting’s room count, as Rev E C Bond was unable to attend due to weather.

Nelsonville P.T.A Moncey Bob Wilson Bliss Catherine Morris Herald Angels Little Lord Jesus Mary Ellen Donley Vera Jo Pyle Janet Cope Elizabeth Knox E. C. Bond

Nelsonville Social Notes A Busy PTA Meeting and Local Gatherings

Nelsonville central PTA met Friday at Central School with Mrs. Harry Kelley presiding. Tomlinson reported the Fall Festival cleared a substantial sum. Mrs. Kenneth Orwiler was nominated vice president to fill a vacancy. Fourth graders sang songs and read verses, with piano by Miss Margaret Johnson. Five readers presented Christmas stories and Robbin Gardner led readings. Pethian Sisters set a December 2 potluck and gift exchange. Star Boys Class of the Methodist Church plans a Wednesday evening gathering at Billy Keeney’s home to exchange gifts. Nelsonville personals note visitors and holiday arrivals among local families.

Nelsonville Harry Kelley Central P.T. A Central School Tomlinson Kenneth Orwiler William Hiecker Blanche Linton Bonnie McCallurm Margaret Johnson Star Boys Methodist Church Billy Keeney Madison St Cif

Unclear WAC Work Reference Ends With Legal Names

Fragmentary OCR text mentions West and Berkeley California with a name Nelsonvinnie Pato and a person Aliorney Foster B. Cornwell. The fragment references a letter to a president Yor Tense Servier Cat and a party named Foster Cornwell, implying a legal filing or notice. No coherent events or dates emerge from the damaged text.

Nelsonvinie Pato Maregie Tosser WAL Berkeley Calif Alis Flarks Er Sniffer Servier

Kilkenny Rites To Be Held Thursday

Funeral services for Sidney Kilkenny, who died at his home in Woonville, will be Thursday. Burial will be in Dennett Cemetery. Friends may call at the family home at any time.

Nelson Ville Sidney Kilkenny Woonville Mare Dennett

Nelsonville taxi fare regulation proposed by city

City Solicitor John P. Kelso said the next City Council meeting will consider regulating local taxi rates charged by a Nelsonville carrier operating to surrounding areas. He proposes posting rate schedules at the company and city offices, requiring public inspection and rate justification like other public utilities, with annual license fees and city control over licensing while sales remain outside council power.

Nelsonville John P. Kelso Kelso

Murray City Woman Found Dead in Home

Murray City in Ohio man discovers his mother Anna Marinko aged 57 dead at their Murray City residence. She had been ill. Funeral services set for tomorrow at 8 30 a m at St Philip Wert Church conducted by Rev Gallerini. Burial at St Patrick Cemetery Brookville. Widow of John Marinko survived by daughter Anna Netrell and three sons Andrew Joseph and John in France Detroit sister Mrs Mary Onderko.

Nelsonville John Marinka Anna Marinko Murray City Marinko St. Philip Wert Gallerini St. Patrick Brookville John Marinko Anna Netrell Andrew France Joseph Leeland John Mary Onderko Detroit

Orpah Class Christmas Party Observed in Glouster

Fifteen members of the Orpah Class gathered Frida Dee aged 13 for their annual Christmas dinner in Glouster. Decorations reflected the season. After the meal, a program featured Christmas carols, readings including "The Night Before Christmas" by Adda Binner, and a short business meeting followed by gift exchanges.

Adda Binner Mar. Rogers

Serendary Roads Blocked by Mason Sul Debris

Report details Serendary Roads in Mason Sul obstructed by debris after an event in the county. Authorities and local responders including AAA Vie Biskwas and Rapley Road were referenced as handling a car trapped in a village area with several lines of damage noted.

Mason Sul County Coeminiesenj Depeel Bo Werte Raach Werden Eite Rapley Road Syed Bio Ndanette Dany

Carbondale Briefs Connection Seeks Clarity in Local Affairs

Fragmentary Carbondale notes recount a visit by Rita McDeame of Barberton and Bratton of Tacoma, with mentions of relatives and a marriage witness. Vague references to local residents and events hint at community ties but lack clear actions or outcomes.

Carbondale Sbuxworth Cox Arentis Jientis Carher- Sones Mamieth Pondaie Cepst Law Aer Tenin Tascoma Rita McDeame Barberton Sam Bratton Tacoma Wash

Racine Social And Personal News Notes

Ensign Grace Salser returned to Newport News Virginia Sundays after furlough with her parents Mr and Mrs Ben Salser and other relatives. Mrs Kate Wolfe celebrated her birthday with cards from friends. Miss Emma Jane Jividen is a member of the Woman's Muse Club and the Racine Methodist Church choir will present The Light Celestial Sunday evening under Mrs Maxine Winger. Several local residents visited, including Mrs George Simpson and Mrs Emma Jividen, and families from Middletown and Pomerey were noted visiting.

Racine Ensign Grace Salser Newport News Ben Salser Ralph Niegler B. MM. Tver Emma Jividen Clark Jividen George Simpson Woman's Muse Club Heath Methodist Church Middleper Jinv Aflartia Middletown Phuorsdar OE Roni Cleland Tara Teniit Tana Cinmand Nw Baye Dotlusay Navy Ape Creal Lawes Sturt Mai Carl Totes Piehons Whee Iver Oalave Sre Aerian

Carpenter Social Swtes Meeting Notice at Williamsport

The article notes a Carpenter Social Swetes group meeting in Williamsport Ohio with Mrs Army ty CEnte as observer and Mrs Oa Per crandenildres and James de Calimbia Grange members. C K Blakessex is the community agent. the next meeting on Dre 22 includes a Christmas program with baked goods and coffee.

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Sharpsburg Personal Visit Vignettes and Local Notes

Sunday visitors at Mrs. Malendra Sephus home included Roy Hill Chesterhill Mary Hill Plantsville Della Churchill Zanesville Delci Lewis Zanesville and her grandson Charles Adrian Paul Sephus Zanesville Miss Betty Fischer visited Miss Ponzella Mayle Chesterhill Willard Tabler and wife on US furlough here Lyle Ramsey and children stayed with Ekward Smith Chesterhill A recent birthday for Lorena Tate Plantsville Harry Minard and Jess Fischer formerly with Black Diamond Coal now with Trish Rock Coal Co McConnelaville.

Sharpsburg Malendra Sephus Roy Hill Chesterhill Mary Hill Plantsville Della Churchill Zanesville Delci¢ Lewis Charles Adrian Paul Sephus Betty Fischer Ponzella Mayle Willard Tabler Wyoming Lyle Ramsey Ekward Smith Chesterhll Lorena ‘Tate Harry Minard Jess Fischer Black, Diamond Coal Co Trish Rock Coal Co McConnelaville

Storm Closes Vinton School

Weather and transportation issues forced the Vinton area schools to close last week due to impassable rural roads and malfunctioning fuses. Community notices mention staff travel disruptions, a Florida trip, and local family movements amid the storm, with social gatherings noting birthdays and visits among residents.

Wilkesville Social Notes Celebrate Christmas and News

Wilkesville community notes report the Garden Club Christmas party at Mrs. Russel Welz with a buffet, Sunshine Sisters gifts, a reading by Mrs. Lelia Betz, and carols. January meeting set at Mrs. Gaynelle Mahaffey. Local residents Earl Cray of Indianapolis visited, and Seaman Elmo Rawlings marriage announced. Pythian Sisters held a Christmas party with initiations and plan a dance.

Wilkesville Russel Welz Sunshine Sisters Lelia Betz Gaynelle Mahaffey Fie Earl Cray Indianapolis Lena Cray Frances Eileen Jarvis James Mahaffey North Carolina Wm. Mahaffey Blanche Penn Cynthia Cummings Point Rock Pythian Sisters

Christmas Program At Glouster Wednesday

Glouster schools plan a Christmas program in the auditorium sponsored by the music department and the French classes. The event features carols sung in French and will be presented Wednesday morning at 1 9 730 o'clock and repeated Wednesday evening at 7 30. Supt Thomas Figiey invites the public to attend either session. admission is free. The high school band plays Christmas numbers on Depot Square at 6 30 Tuesday evening before joining the Union Lunch as lunch guests.

Glouster Music Department Thomas Figiey Depot Square Union

Service Men News Include Family Furloughs and Overseas News

Pvt Frank Darding of Camp Knox Ky returns home on emergency furlough for his grandfather Solomon Crews funeral in Columbus. A Pvt Forrest of Camp Wolters Texas arrives for a 12 day furlough with family. Cpl Robert McCutcheon writes from India after 35 days at sea. his parents at home in touch. Cpl Harold McCutcheon serves in France near the front. Rob ert Funk reports to the Hawaiian Islands near Honolulu after 14 months in the Sea Bees, well pleased with his unit.

Glouster Frank Darling Camp Knox Solomon Crew Columbus Forgeress Camp Wolters Texas Floyd McCutcheon Cpl Robert McCutcheon India States Ocean Hunter Field Savannah McCutcheon Harold McCutcheon France William Funk Robert H. Funk Hawaiian Islands Honolulu

War Fund Drive Extended After Shortfall in Perry County

CORNING Leo Rackoski Perry County chairman of the National War Fund Drive reports the county’s quota of 15864 is short by 1537.56 and the drive is extended. Township success includes Thorn Mrs Willard Walser Salt Lick Mrs Ruth Lines Bear Field with Pearl Allen Monroe Edward J Debney and Hopewell Guy Shrider. ANNOUNCE SERVICES Millfield Rev Charles Hook Nelsonville will preach at the East Side Mission in Millfield Wednesday at 7 PM.

Corning Leo Rackoski Perry County National War Fund Thorn Willard Walser Salt. Lick Ruth Lines Bear Field Pearl Allen Monroe Edward J. Debney Hopewell Guy Shrider Millfield Charles Hook Nelsonville East Side

Loyal Women’s Class Elects Officers At Christmas Dinner

The Loyal Women’s Class of the Church of Christ held a Christmas party in the church social rooms. A six o’clock chicken dinner was served for 23 members and two guests. Officers elected for the next year were Flo Henry president Mars Johnson vice president Kate Vaughn secretary Julia Byers treasurer.

Glouster Church of Christ Church Flo Henry Mars Johnson Kate Vaughn Julia Byers Temple Jones Venus Elliott Lizzie McKee Emma Sefkin Clare Hartley

Mrs Pride Dies Suddenly in Glouster at 72

Mrs Gertrude Pride age 72 died suddenly of a heart attack Sunday evening in Glouster. She was widow of Dr W A Pride who practiced dentistry in Glouster forty years. She was daughter of the late Rev and Mrs L G Matheny of Nelsonville. She came to Glouster about fifty years ago and was active in the Methodist Church. Survived by brothers Harry Matheny Detroit Charles Matheny Texas Will Matheny Florida and sisters Mrs Elmer Creasor and Miss Low Matheny Cleveland. Funeral arrangements not yet completed.

Glouster Gertrude Pride W. A. Pride L. G. Matheny Nelsonville Glauster Methodist Church Harry Matheny Detroit Charles Matheny Texas Will Matheny Florida Elmer Creasor Low Matheny Cleveland

Willing Workers Have Dinner Party

The Willing Workers Class of the Methodist Church in Glouster held its annual Christmas party with a six o clock dinner in the church social rooms. Mrs. Clara Golding led devotions and Mrs. Gertrude Pride directed Christmas carols. A short business session preceded a readings program by Mrs. John V. Lhaw, Mrs. Clara Golding, and Mrs. Mary Hawk, followed by a song by Mrs. Elizabeth Eis and an exchange of gifts among 97 attendees.

Glouster Circle No Methodist Church Clara Golding Gertrude Pride John V. Lhaw Mary Hawk Elizabeth Eis Ian

Christmas Party for Sunday School Primary Department

Mrs Felda Stans and Mrs Hugh Sweeney hosted a Christmas party for the Sunday School primary department of the Church of Christ. On Saturday from 1 to 3 pm, 24 boys and girls enjoyed games, singing carols, and a table set with Christmas symbols. They were served jello, cake, and cocoa and each received a chimney candy souvenir.

Glouster Felda Stansverry Hugh Sweeney Paris Church of Christ

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nelsonville Social Notes Reg The Pethian Nelsonveille Jane Mann Mis Perdyon Franksville WAC West Foster B. Cornwell Kilkenny Trenstan Jay Dyer Weetsteede Saliia Vidas Saturn Carbondale Briefs Natzviller FFI Carpenter Storm Vinton B. G. Casto Bob Diggins Charleston Casto Miss Trene Mars Jack Bauer Clayton Eeminston William Quickle Cook Quickle California Wis.c.s Anna “Evans George SNES KB. Smith W.T. Millen Gus Mmila Mroo W.va Dunpar FW. Riltier H. Crulas Wee Venninm Batis Chiure Weinpsias Ruse Starm Mechhanist Ace Mir Spovis Harv Ayers wWeeg Tv McCadoe Feveral Wilkesville Social Notes Oakley Insurance Nelsonville, Ohio James H. Wilson Citizens Bank Asad Western Electric Cd Ag Bell Telephone Laboratories Fawley Audiphone Co N. Th St Cambridge, Ohio Dammer Logan Monument Co George C. Shaw W. Main St Ohio
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