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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1945
Page
11
Nelsonville held a scrap paper drive last Saturday gathering 10,240 pounds, Mayor Miles Howe announced. Severe weather halted collections for weeks, city trucks were active throughout the day. A tin can collection is planned for February 17 with standard flattening and tying procedures for pickup.
Mrs Maggie Sweazy age 71 widow of Levi L Sweazy longtime Chauncey resident died Sunday at her daughter Orpha Martins home 367 Wilbur St Columbus Funeral services set for Wednesday 10 30 am at the Martins home then at Stout Funeral Home with burial at a nearby cemetery Survivors include six sons Walter John Melvin Paul Bert George and two daughters plus two brothers and other relatives Funeral attendance noted for Harry Washburn service in Columbus Monday leading mourners from several Ohio towns
Glenford Dugan Post 229 American Legion plans a 7 30 pm Wednesday meeting at the Legion building. Veterans are welcome. In Nelsonville Guy William Tanner was arraigned by Mayor Miles Howe on menacing threats and bound over to the grand jury. Joe Brown, Eunice Tanner’s father, testified that Tanner threatened his wife and child.
Nelsonville Episcopal announces an Ash Wednesday evening prayer service with penitential office on Feb 14 at 7 30 p m The public is invited to attend at the Church at the Epiphany Episcopal
A woman reported she often fed her dinner to the dog and became ill from eating. She suffered bloating gas fatigue and constipation before starting ERB-HELP. After using the medicine her bowels regularized and she enjoyed life again. ERB-HELP claims twelve Great Tirds.
Nelsonville reports the body of Mrs. Lavina Elizabeth McKee who died Monday at her Sand Ridge home was taken to Stout Funeral Home where friends may call until the funeral hour Thursday morning.
Carbon Hill announces roll of honor for the third six weeks at Ward Rural School listing Grade 12 through Grade 1 and 2 students including Frances Carby Evelyn Levins Ramona Rutherford Don Smith Dorothy Spense Roy Cunningham Patty Rutherford Norma Blake Bill Hardy Mary Lou Jones Frank Lax Arlene Horn Juanita Altman Hugh Brooker Dolores Coe Mary Corby Lee Crane Carolyn Devol Shirley Dupler Rose Hawks Barbara Hawk Annabelle Jeffrey Joy Johnson Betsy Levins Jimmy Sanborn Donna Williams Roland Stedwill Estel Dane Patty Mount Larry Westfall Sylvia Corby Lola Ann Guess Sandra Nutter Tom Johnson Lehman Pauline Corby Terry Dane Ronnie Dupler Bonnie Jean Hawk Carl Hardy Rodney Smith Shir ley Clark Richard Devol John Lax Lois Smart Dixie Winigman Shirley Blake Phyllis Dane Joan Lax Ann Matheney Nancy Spence Mary Wahl Teddy Dane William Wade Waveline Blair Donna Daugherty Kenneth Blake Neil Hawk Larry Snider Galene Gaslin Betsy Smith
Reports reach York families of soldiers in Europe and the Pacific. Ralph Barber arrived safely in the European theater after a week with his parents. Charles F. Chapman earns the Soldiers Medal in Belgium for heroism during a house bomb strike. Jack Raybould and Joe Burch are also noted as serving abroad or in transit, with Burch wounded in France and hospitalized in England.
Mrs Alary Slish er Tawler Chauncey received a letter from her husband Prc. Wos suth Dewfer with General Courtney Hodges First Army and in the 99th Division. He is overseas several months and sent a copy of the Division News describing their work. He is a son of Eugene Dowler of Chaunees. He has a medical discharge after three years of service.
The plan outlines three core goals defeating and pacifying Germany, disarming and dismantling Nazi structures, and arranging postwar occupation into four zones under a four-power commission. Reparations would fund European rebuilding with German labor and resources, while seeking political independence and free elections for liberated nations. Poland, Yugoslavia, and other states face redrawn borders and coalition government arrangements under Allied guidance.
Community notes report Circle No 1 of the WSCS meeting Thursday at the home of Mrs T M Hyde with Miss Blanche Moore leading devotion and Mrs Edna Shough as music chairman. Also covered are birthday party for Jimmy Reeves and various visits and notices from Nelsonville locals.
Buchtel Grade School pupils donated 22.73 to the Salvation Army Fund and 11.15 to the disease paralysis fund. Truant Officer Leonard Prater visited the school. USN man S. K. Roy Bookman arrived for a week’s leave from his New Port base. Pvt. Joe Vavrek visits wife Garnet and their children on furlough. Pvt. Russell McDonald is stationed away. Cpl Duard Mohney and VAC Margaret Savage recently met in Paris. WAC Savage works at the Stars and Stripes Office in Paris. Johnnie White, a former Buchtel resident, leaves February 12 for military service. Stanley Lowe attends a storekeeper’s school. Numerous relatives share Sunday dinner and visits. News from the Russell family: Dickie Russell, 18, killed in action in the Pacific. Albert Havilen, in Belgium, writes of capturing 20,000 Germans since D‑Day.
The Milfield Motinnelist Church Ladies Aid plans a monthly meeting Wednesday night at Mrs Molgie Wallace home. A Lincoln Dar program will be presented and a potluck lunch will be served.
Seaman 1c Chauncey Lahugh and Seaman William Snodgrass of Evansville Ind departed Chauncey after a 17 day leave to visit relatives, including Mr and Mrs Samuel C Lahugh. The two have served together aboard two ships and Snodgrass returns to service after previous visits.
Parents Jesse Will and Carm thrill as twins Lawrence Richard 5 lb 7 oz and Leroy William 5 lb 14 oz arrive Feb 6 at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens. Grandsons of Holt Karns Sugar Creek and great grandsons of Hattie Karns Ellis Ave Chauncey. Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary meets tonight at 7 30 with officer elections and a benefit party. Two basketball games set tonight Chauncey Dover High School reserves at 7 and varsity at 9.
Mrs. P. C. Leonard hosted Jimmy's tenth birthday with family and friends including Ronald Weaver Timmy Roeks Andy Perini Jerry Roof Ralph Wonnell Tommy Frasure Terry Leonard and Barbara Rowland. Church and club meetings feature bake sale plans and new member Verna LeRoy while Peggy Kiener visits relatives in Moxahais and Bert Hickok makes business trip to Charleston.
Funeral services for Mrs. William Clary age 70 of Chauncey will be Wednesday morning at 10:30 in the Church of Christ Chauncey replacing a prior Jager Home plan. Burial will be in the Rush family plot. Her body lies at her daughter Esther Ferrer’s Chauncey home where friends may call.
Mrs Hattie Karns of Chauncey hosted a two course chicken dinner Sunday at her Ellis Avenue home honoring her grandson Pfc Rolland Carr who has been on furlough from the Aleutians and left Monday for Camp Swift Texas. Guests included Mr and Mrs Alva Karns Ervin Karns Mrs Grace Carr Charles Karns and the honor guest PFC Rolland Carr with Mr and Mrs Floyd Karns visiting in the afternoon.
Large turnout marks closing revival at East Camp Church Millfield led by Rev and Mrs D V Snyder evangelists from Tarlton since February 1 The church offers preaching services Sunday night Sunday School and mid week prayer meeting Thursday night Mrs Ora Waldeck of Glouster is the store
Funeral services for Mrs. W. W. Edwards 83 a former Orbiston resident who died at a Jackson Ohio home will be conducted by Rev Gilbert Courtney at Greenlawn Cemetery on Wednesday at 2 30 p m There is no Jackson funeral service Mrs Edwards is survived by several children
Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Chauncey led by Mrs Elizabeth Boling Noble Grand meets Thursday at 7 30 pm Initiation and last year degree team to demonstrate work followed by a Valentine party and refreshments Hospital note Mrs Herold Showers of Millfield was admitted to Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens for observation and treatment
An advertisement claims a medical formula named Tromone combining vitamins and hormones can restore vitality for middle aged men. It promises improved spirit and pleasures once youth is remembered, with directions on the label and availability at Gallaher Drug Company and druggists.
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