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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1944
Page
3
Nelsonville High School Class of 1947 members host a pot luck supper for Paul Midkiff before he leaves for the Army on January 2. The dinner will be at six o clock Thursday evening December 28 at the Girl Scout Little House.
Nelsonville Floyd Btown service officer for the American Legion reports a War Department appeal urging all honorably discharged soldiers to wear lapel discharge buttons at all times. The plastic emblem features an American Eagle and circle, signaling veteran status to observers. The button, matching the WWII grave marker design except for the wording, signifies equal respect to wearers and may be obtained through the Legion if not yet received.
Mrs Debhert Thompson hosted Christmas Day dinner at her home on John Street with guests Mrs Mary Harris of Murray City and Ms Linnie Brunston of Nelsonville attending. A fire test showed a steel rubbish can rose two feet and a wooden barrel fire reached nine feet.
Rev. A. E. Pusey of New Lexington will deliver a series of special messages on the doctrine of holy experience beginning Thursday December 28 at the Nelsonville Nazarene Church and continuing through New Year’s.
Glouster civic circle to install officers on January 9 as WSCS convenes this evening at 7 30. Mr and Mrs Wile bur Householder hosted Christmas at the home of Mrs Householder at her parents G W Robinson Athens. Guests included Mr and Mrs Leland Southerton and Florence Robinson with Pvt Bill Robinson home on furlough from France., will return to Hines Hospital in Illinois for treatment for rheumatism and go back to Hines, IL around January 1. Special guest Pvt Bill Robinson.
Glouster residents shared Christmas Week gatherings with relatives in Steubenville Columbus Cincinnati Newark and Akron. Family members including Vaughns Thurstons Tigners and Faires joined in festive visits while Kiwanis plans postponed installations for January 9.
Ice and rain blanketed Glouster area creating slick sidewalks and roads. The weather caused few pedestrians outside their homes as authorities worked to clear ice and snow and keep storm sewers open for drainage. Street crews led by Jake Walffleck labored to reduce hazards.
Mrs Agnes says the CSO meeting slated for Friday December 29 is postponed to Friday evening January 3. The rescheduled agenda includes a business meeting followed by a public games party.
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