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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1944

Page

12

Nelsonville Students Lead War Bond Drive Effort

Nelsonville school pupils aggressively participate in the Fourth War Loan Drive. Rooms report high achievement with Frank Knox’s 204 leading, followed by Mrs. Knox’s 204 and Miss Cornelia Scott’s 300. Total day sales reach $1825.20. high totals include Knox room 204 with $46.20 and Scott room 300 with $2640.

Elsonville Nelson Frank Knox Cornelia Scott Raymond Connett William Eaward Knox Oun Conas Niga Bily "Vaughn Billy Bonk Ana 'Mae O'Hara Jerre Canauzh Waveline Startman Babatching Jack Whitmore Howard Sine Watson Wolfe Claire Brooks Dorothy Rale Calvin Lancaster Jane’ Raine Myrtle Christopher An Ordnance Anne Preston Grace Roberts England Mildred’ Oberts Mary” Jack Margie Keyes Danny Arlene ‘Hall Myrta Hart Mis Wa Ory Co Laneaster Sera Harry Evans Boxa Nelsonville Lanster i HE. Lancanter

Shadow of Groundhog Ends Winter Spell at Pleasant

Vast crowds in Pleasant anticipate seasonal shift as groundhog fails to shadow, signaling end of the harsh spell. Vernon Jones is announced again for clerk of the circuit court, a Republican nearing end of his third six year term. Jones, native of Union District, known for courtesy and efficiency, has long served since 1830s.

Easan Vernon Jones Creuit Court Jones Union District Point Pleasant Jericho Road Cross Cinas General Chemical George War Industries Fmoned Daugherty Jones Wit Raymond Wilhelm Highland Ave Pleasant Orton R. Karichoff Spencer Robert Jack Robert Bombardier

Red Cross Class Member Suffers Stroke

Mrs George F. Byus hosted the February Mt. Vernon Farms Pioneer Farm Woman's Club meeting with talks on Small Fruits for the Home Garden and care of home equipment by Mary H. Pew and Frances Watts of Appalachian Electric Power Co. Guests included 4-H leader Mrs Clarice Knapp and several members.

Point Pleasant George F. Byus J. Byus Farm Woman's Club Mt. Vernon Karnawha Mary “H. Pew Frances Watts Appalachian Electric Power Co Charleston E. McCulloch Floyd Rothiisberger Hugh J. Barr Rose Frances. Sterrett Martha Atkinson Pew Watts Knapp Lewis Fowler

Henderson and Point Pleasant Meeting Details

The Pleasant Henderson PLEASANT-Henderson club held a Monday meeting with about 100 attendees. The program featured candle lighting, optical clinic notes, and reports on Dr Worley and Dr Wortner hospital work. Mrs Lena Barksley led the program, with Miss Lois Chapin assisting.

sgeosee_ PLEASANT Henderson P Point. Pleasant M.D. Worley Point Pleasant J. A. Free John Kirk Lwisom Dr. Wortner Hospital Lena Barksley Worley Lew. Wilson Henderson Lois Athens Mervin Shetine Man Wilson Ellis Ture Sociat Son Church Crete Gilbert Rogers

West Columbia Plan Social for Young People

A West Columbia social event for the area’s youths will take place Friday night at the Ladies Aid Building, February 4. All are welcome to attend.

Plan Social West Columbia Ladies Aid Building

Senator Mechem Goes To Lima Meeting

Senator Mechem travels to Lima for special meetings at Latter Day Saints Church in Nelsonville. Elder Virgil Billings will speak with sessions Friday through Sunday and a priesthood meeting plus Woman's Department gathering scheduled. Churches announce services and a church school time. Also notes the birth of Dorothy Jean, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ert Young with grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles France of Akron.

Elsonville Latter Day’ Saints Jackson Harper Sts Virgil Bill Nelsonville Stanings Ley Mechem Lima Elder Ohio Small Billings Business Commission Woman's de Js Nelsonville Woo Ert Young An. Bis Patind Sunday Dorothy Jean Charles France Akron

Point Pleasant Sheriff Race Candidate Named

In political circles here yesterday the choice of Harry Krebs a farmer of Sand Hill Road and secretary of the Point Pleasant Live Stock Sales Co was reported as the Democratic nominee for sheriff.

Point Pleasant Harry” Krebs Sand Hill Road Jenucus

Mason offices race filings in Point Pleasant area

Mason political filings show Circuit Clerk Vernon Jones submitting his candidacy for re election and paying the required fee. Other filings include B F Board for Waggener District constable Lewis Diet fret John Brown and William Meade for county board of education seeking non partisan seats.

Point Pleasant Vernon Jones Waggener Total Ly Morrison Lewis John Brown Wiliam Meade County Board of Education Alge

Orbiston to Stage Special Dedication Program

Orbiston Community Church will host a dedication program on Friday February 4 at 790 Grelock. A service flag honoring the armed forces will be presented by the Sunday School. The public is invited to attend.

Orbiston Grelock

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