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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1946

Page

7

Knights of Pythias lodge meeting in Nelsonville Ohio

About 125 Knights of Pythias members and families from across Ohio attended a program at Castle Hall Nelsonville with Grand Lodge representatives J C Standen and Carl F Koch. Standen urged district meetings and closer local lodge cooperation amid wartime strains and social temper.

Nelsonville Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge of Ohio Castle Hall Cleveland Lorain Columbus Athens Glouster Logan Circleville Union Furnace Valley Lodge No. 169 New Marshfield J. C. Standen Ohio K. of P's Carl F. Koch K. of P Grand Lodge Ohio House of Pythianism Knights Isms

Pedigo Returns After Long Service

Sergeant and Mrs. jCharles E. Pedigo have arrived home from Los Angeles after 42 months as a gunner instructor in a B 17 group. They stopped in Phoenix and Kiowa to visit relatives and friends. The event featured Pythianism talks and a luncheon. The Knights of Pythias anniversary, music by Miss Janet Cope and the Union Furnace Swingsters, plus a cafeteria luncheon, highlighted the celebration.

Nelsonville jCharles E. Pedigo Los Angeles Army Air Force Pedigo West Coast Phoenix Ariz Kiowa Kansas Sylvia Pedigo Nelssonville High School Phoenix High School James Hollenbaugh Roy Terdinson Raymond Patton Janet Cope Union Furnace Swingsters Pythian Sisters Louise Pearce Knights of Pythias Jim Hollenbaugh Wilbur D. Mender Carl Monks Carly

Democrats Meet Sunday In Nelsonville Club Session

The York Township Democratic Club holds a February 24 meeting at 2 30 PM at the American Legion building Nelsonville to discuss future activities with an out of town speaker expected. 1946 membership cards will be available and refreshments and entertainment are planned. all Democrats are urged to attend.

Nelsonville York Township Democratic Club American Legion

Nelsonville Social Notes and Meetings

The W S C S of the Methodist Church plans its monthly executive meeting Friday February 22 at 7 PM at Mrs Parker Sniffen home. The Asbury Youth Fellowship met Valentine Day at Route 2 Nelsonville with brief worship by Ronnie Bray and refreshments. Mrs Leah Fick will host the G T Club Friday evening.

Nelsonville W.S.C.S Methodist Church Parker Sniffen Opal Marstiller Asbury Route 2 Ronnie Bray Alma Bonnie Nora Donna Maria Lloyd Glenn Chesser Betty Charles Clark Marvellen Dick Doolittle Lois Heft Arthur Harkness Dolly Mary Jane Sam Largent Grace Largent Paul Lowery Lester Pittman Marion Mace Johnny McDaniel Clay, Hart Marion Todd Mercedes Walker Harold Ronald Ruth, Dawley Heft

Hollister Defeats Athens All Stars 33 to 31 in Tight Clash

Hollister wins over Athens All Stars 33 to 31 as Mighty Henry scores eight for Hollister while Forbes and Lent each notch ten. Athens led by Rojeck with five second-half points but could not overcome a strong first-half Hollister surge. The teams meet again tonight in Athens at 6 o clock.

Hollister Athens All Stars Stars Mope” Henry Forbes Lent Athens Rojeck Glock Banfield Henry Hardy FT Pye Synder jRojeck jVanity Ono Dailey Wamsley Farley

Operators Meet Nelsonville Telephone Union Session

The Operators Federation Union held a Tuesday evening meeting at the Dew Hotel with large attendance for the business session. The M. M. Club will meet Friday evening at Mrs. Carlos Ogg’s home, with pot luck served.

Nelsonville Telephone!Operators Federation Union

Missionary E A Johnston Dies Suddenly in New York

Nelsonville residents mourn the sudden heart attack death of E A Johnston at Corfu New York on January 24. A longtime Christian Church missionary in Africa she returned home last fall after war related staff cuts. She earlier served as the churches sole supporter and was known as their diving link. Her circle notes her planned Women Day talk and hopeful extended visit after recovery. Circle No 4 WSC S of the Methodist Church meets tonight at 7 20 at Mrs Jack Pritchard's home.

Nelsonville Corfu New York E. A. Johnston Christian Church In Africa America Church of Christ Johnston W.S.C.S The Methodist Church Jack Pritchard

Hocking Service Men Honored for Discharges and Overseas Service

The Selective Service Board announced honored discharges and overseas service for several Hocking County servicemen. Names include Robert Canfield of Lancaster, Floyd Thomas of Columbus, Sgt. Philip Barker of Logan, and others with statuses such as overseas, RAM, or re-enlistment, detailing months abroad and ranks.

Logan Selective Service Board Robert Kenneth Canfield Lancaster Floyd Thomas Columbus Philip Acton Barker Rt. 3 Elwood Halstead Disbennet Donald James Lantz Murray City Wesley Alonzo Cannon Charles Robert Pierce Ralph Irvin Otis Gore RAM Ray E. Vanatta New Straitsville Harold B. Smyers Clifford R. Souders Overseas John D. Huffines

Birthday Club Meets Tonight in Nelsonville

The Birthday Club will meet tonight at 7 o clock at 335 Fort Street, the home of Mrs. Betty Wallace. A pot luck lunch will be served.

Nelsonville Betty Wallace Fort St

Hounds Clash With Gallia Teams in Nelsonville Arena

Greyhounds seek revenge as they face Gallia County Blue Devils in a pivotal home clash to determine the cellar berth. Reserve squads also play, with the Pups aiming to improve their fourth place, as varsity action begins at 8 p.m. and reserves at 7 p.m.

Dean Nelsonville Greyhounds Gallipolis Blue Devils Nelsonville Arena Scellar Greys Gallia County Court Down River City Wellston

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