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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1948

Page

6

Memorial Service Planned for Nelsonville Veterans

An annual memorial service for Nelsonville veterans will be held Thursday at 7 30 p m at the post headquarters on W Washington St. VFW Post Gold Star Mothers and Auxiliary members will attend with Rev Lloyd Evans giving the memorial address and roll call of local dead. The service includes song prayers Taps and the post official song Sleep Soldier Boy. The observance closes with benediction by Rev J A Long and arrangements led by W W Warren Everett Woody and Sam Howe.

W. Washington St VFW Post Gold Star Lloyd Evans First Presbyterian Church VFW J. A. Long The Christian Church Taps W. W. Warren Everett Woody Sam Howe Nelsonville Post Everett W. Woody Edgar F. Young Clyde C. Simmons Harry Rodda William E. Schaeffer Charles W. Bayless Sid Mahon Arthur H. Nelson John W. Hamer John L. Ward Clifford E. Joyce Lucius K. Fisk William Deer, Jr

PTA Honors Founders Day At Meeting

Nelsonville Founders Day observed by the High School PTA Monday night. Mrs. Glenn Thomas presided over the Duchess session. Mrs. Harry Kelly Jr. led a program including the play Who's Who George Washington directed by Sidney Parker. Cast members included Maureen Kelley Patty Raybould Violet Woody Jerry Robinette Frank Whitmore Warner Midkiff Charlies McKnight and Stanley Duval.

Nelsonville PTA Glenn Thomas Association Harry Kelly, Jr George Washington Sidney Parker Maureen Kelley Patty Raybould Violet Woody Jerry Robinette Frank Whitmore Warner Midkiff Charlies McKnight Stanley Duval Henry Lancaster Ruth Call

Club to Meet Nelsonville Chit Chat at Home

Mrs Harriett Juniper will host the Chit Chat Club Thursday evening at her High Street residence in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Harriett Juniper High St

Wonder Salve War Time Skin Remedy

It promotes relief for psoriasis eczema infections and skin irritations with Wonder Salve a wartime discovery developed for the army now available for home use. The salve is described as white greaseless pain relieving and antiseptic with no acids or alcohol. Sold in Athens by local druggists Gallaher Quick Athens Drug Stores and others.

Athens Gallaher Quick Athens Drug Stores

Hickory Stick Review Variety Show From Local Schools

Nelsonville plans a three night Hickory Stick Review at the high school auditorium February 24 25 and 26 at 730 pm. East Central and Junior Senior Highs contribute acts with Andrew Pavlish dancing James Gilbert and the Junior Band Sharon Betts baton twirling a Hooten Holler School skit directed by Ruth Cunningham a high school minstrel directed by Edward Murphy and Doris Pergrin and a piano accompaniment by Mrs James Gilbert. The show aims to raise a substantial portion of a 2000 pledge to Mount St Marys Hospital.

Nelsonville Andrew Pavlish James Gilbert Sharon Betts Hooten Holler School Ruth Cunningham Edward Murphy Doris Pergrin Mount St. Mary's Hospital

East PTA Founders Day Celebrated at East School

NELSONVILLE East PTA gathered at the East School with president Mrs Roy Knight presiding A Founders Day program featured Toy Band performances led by Kay Cope and majorettes Patty Rizer Sharon Betts and Beverly Bennett Roberta Covert sang Serenade of the Bells with piano by Miss Margaret Johnson Students sang Tic Toc and My Valentine A candle lighting ceremony honored PTA cornerstones and past presidents were thanked with carnations Rev J A Long gave the address Oldest past president Mrs John Stocklin received a cake Miss Nellie Hamer earned a room prize for most mothers present Refreshments followed the adjournment in the lunch room

Nelsonville East Pta Roy Knight Kay Cope Patty Rizer Sharon Betts Beverly Bennett Roberta Covert Margaret Johnson My Valentine PTA Frank Cunningham Everett Carroll Charles McKee Orlando Howson Kenneth Kinneer R. M. Brown Association Clyde McDaniel George Townsend Raymond Foughty Ralph White Roy Morris John Stocklin J. A. Long the Christian Nellie Hamer

Cat climber rescued from utility pole behind Eagles building

Nelsonville reports a tabby cat climbed a high utility pole at Johnny Owens confectionery rear, then faced difficulty descending. City linesman Everett Crane, advised by onlookers and friends, safely lowered the cat with expert help Monday morning.

Nelsonville Johnny Owens Eagles Everett Crane

Firemen Called For Grease Fire At Busy Bee Restaurant

Grease burning under an enclosed grill at Busy Bee Restaurant Tuesday prompted a fire department response. The blaze was extinguished with no damage. It was relief fireman Bob Jewett’s last day on the force before moving to a Columbus appliance store as service manager.

Nelsonville Busy Bee Bob Jewett Jewett Columbus

Nelsonville Resident Sees Pair of Robins

Nelsonville resident Mrs. Allen Riley reports a pair of robins at her Short Street home Tuesday morning. The sighting relates to early spring housing activity as the birds visited for breakfast.

Nelsonville Allen Riley Short St

Nelsonville Personal Notes Travelers Visit Aberdeen Area

Nelsonville social brief notes family visits and travel plans. Mr and Mrs Glenn Oliver of Columbus spent Tuesday with Mrs Oliver’s parents Mr and Mrs R R Stalter. The Stolters plan to visit Lt Robert Stalter at Brooklyn Naval Hospital and Philadelphia meets Mrs Herbert Leyshon. Mr and Mrs Bentley Littlewood of Toronto en route to Ft Lauderdale were weekend guests of Mrs Ray Ashby Sr and son Ray Ashby Jr. Also visiting were Miss Gladys Ashby of Columbus. Miss Beryl O Mara in Washington DC. Mrs Anna Scott and daughter Irene of Columbus guests of W L Powell and son Lewis.

Glenn Oliver Columbus

Memorial Tea Held for Frances Willard at Trimble Church

Thirty five members of the Women's Christian Temperance Union gathered at the Trimble Methodist Church for the annual Frances Willard Memorial Tea. Mrs. Fern Johnson led devotions from scripture about the body as the temple of the Holy Spirit. A girls trio sung with Beverly Galloway at the piano. Mrs. Ansel Gamwell spoke on the life of Frances Willard. Mrs. Eugene Brown discussed the temperance movement's past and present. Tea was served by Mrs. Armol Rainey and Mrs. Gertrude Rainey at a jonquil and hyacinth decorated table.

Ansel Gamwell Frances Willard Eugene Brown Trimble Church Ella Morrison Armol Rainey Gertrude Rainey

Orpha Class Meeting Set At Glouster Methodist Church

The Orpha Class of the Glouster Methodist Church will meet Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Lester Zimmer with Mrs. Ansel Gamwell as co hostess. Members are asked to bring their sales tax stamps collected by the class.

Glouster Orpha Glouster Methodist Church Lester Zimmer Ansel Gamwell

Speeding Charged in Nelsonville Pleads Guilty

Lloyd A. Cruise of New Plymouth Route 1 pleaded guilty in Mayor Oral Daugherty's court after being cited for 55 mph in a 35 mph zone. He was fined $20 plus costs.

Nelsonville Lloyd A. Cruise New Plymouth Oral Daugherty

Central PTA Meeting Postponed to Feb 27

The Central PTA meeting is postponed due to a high school special assembly program. A Founders Day program and team celebration are planned for the rescheduled date February 27.

Nelsonville Central Pta

Buchtel WSCS to Meet at Corwin Home Thursday

The Buchtel Woman’s Society of Christian Service will hold a meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Leota Corwin.

Buchtel Wscs Buchtel WSCS Leota Corwin

Golden Rule Sunday School Class to Meet in Ruth Patton Home

The Golden Rule Sunday School Class of the Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the home of Mrs Ruth Patton 669 Walnut St Nelsonville. Mr and Mrs Ray Ashby Jr returned Friday after attending Mardi Gras in New Orleans.

Nelsonville Golden Rule The Methodist Church Ruth Patton Walnut St New Orleans Ray Ashby Jr

Women of Moose to Meet at Moose Hall

Women of Moose Chapter 244 will gather Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Moose Hall for a regular meeting.

Women OF Moose Glouster Women of the Moose Moose Hall

Initiation Planned at Pythian Sisters Meeting

Initiation will be held Wednesday evening at 7 30 in the K of P Hall during the Pythian Sisters meeting.

Glouster Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall

Junior Play Slated To Be Staged Thursday

Glouster High School will stage the Junior Class Play The Missing Link Thursday at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Cast includes Gary Hughes Jack Dunlap Bob Ginnan Mona Cunningham John Drury Davis Joseph Crawford Lois Shaner Mary Pappas Ethel Atias Eileen Peugh and Jean Clark. Mrs Tom Rose directs.

Glouster Gary Hughes Jack Dunlap Bob Ginnan Mona Cunningham John Drury Davis Joseph Crawford Lois Shaner Mary Pappas Ethel Atias Eileen Peugh Jean Clark Tom Rose

Careers for Women Topic at Junior Progressive Study Club

Mrs. Roger Kittle hosted the Junior Progressive Study Club at Mrs. H. F. Kittle’s home. After a brief business session led by president Mrs. Glenn McDonald, Mrs. Richard Guinther presented a talk on Careers for Women. Refreshments followed for members including Mrs. Ralph Holbert and Mrs. Willis Blower.

Daniel Teater Hugh Sweeney Clyde Sellars Eugene Jones Richard Simcox Frances Thomas

Glouster Hostesses Welcome Travelers and Relatives

Glouster society note lists Mrs. F. O. Watkins of Cincinnati visiting Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Howard for the week. Mr. and Mrs. J. Y. Yaw hosted Mrs. John Altman of Jacksonville on Tuesday. Mrs. Theodore Williams and daughter Terry Ann returned to Columbus after a week in Glouster. Mrs. Williams helped care for grandmother Mrs. Harrison Tippie.

F. O. Watkins Cincinnati Alfred Howard J. Y. Yaw John Altman Jacksonville Theodore Williams Terry Ann Columbus Glouster Williams Harrison Tippie

Special Meeting Called by Women’s Council President

A special meeting of the Women’s Council presided by Mrs. Weal tha Williams is set for the evening of February 26 at the church.

Glouster Women's Council Wealtha Williams

Official Board Meeting Set For 7 30 Tonight

The official board will meet at 7 30 this evening at the Methodist Church to discuss church affairs and community matters.

Glouster Methodist Church

Iron Lung Proves Worth in Glouster Community

Glouster reports credit the Iron Lung with saving Mrs. Florence Delcontino during multiple heart attacks. Dr. C. F. Patton and helpers operated the device from 10:02 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and again at 8:30 p.m. and 11:45 p.m. during transport to Sheltering Arms Hospital. Patton urged more locals to learn to operate it, with training available at the Moose Club Room for all.

Florence Delcontino C. F. Patton Bill Stephenson Jimmie Franklin Bill Stephen Charles Archer James Clemons, Jr Athens Patton

Speaker Scheduled for Christian Rally in Springfield

Bryan Carver of Springfield Ohio will speak at a Christian rally Thursday at 7 p.m. hosted by the local Church of Christ. W W Wallace will lead the song service for the gathering of area Christians.

Glouster Bryan Carver Springfield Ohio Church of Christ W. W. Wallace

Bryson Club Meeting Postponed in Rothwell

In respect of Mrs. M. M. Bryson the Rothwell Club meeting at the home of Mrs. John Blower Thursday evening has been postponed. Mrs. Bryson was a charter member of the club.

Glouster M. M. Bryson Rothwell Club John Blower

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Veterans of Foreign Brien David Howard George A Hirkiman Howard Goldstein Motion Picture Ventures, Inc Aggwy Asl Rio Costa Rica Ana Aik Uy Ernesto Lecurona Morecos Directed By Digk Haymes Vera-Ellen Cesar Romero Celeste Holmanne Revere Carrol Nail Gregory Ratoff Wilma Bache Cat Palm Grove Los Angeles Calif Trimble Dick Moody and Orchestra Sportsman's Inn Lamborn Glouster, Ohio James H. Wilson Nelsonville, Ohio First National Bank Moose Club Room Lodge Heilo Glouster, O Aly Brandwene Ford Iervig Fred Allen NBC Network Ford Theater Beasley & Mathews, Inc Athens, Ohio Fred R. Beasley Ogg Motor Co
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