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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1948

Page

5

Vet Bonus Forms Available in Nelsonville and York Monday

Nelsonville and York Township veterans can pick up state bonus application blanks starting Monday. Blanks are at the Bus Station Saltz Insurance Office W A Warren's VFW Post headquarters and the American Legion building. VFW and American Legion to staff filing rooms with trained workers. free notary service offered.

Nelsonville York York Township Saltz Insurance Office W. W. Warren's VFW Post Headquarters American Legion VFW Saltz Insurance Agency Floyd Brown Legion Ross Reed Delbert Kuhn Dick Hall C. L. Matheny Saltz Agency

Nelsonville church notices feature multiple congregations

Church listings for Epiphany Methodist Christian Nazare ne Pilgrim Holiness and Diamond detail service times sermons and youth activities with names of pastors and locations in Nelsonville. Services include morning prayers Sunday school and midweek devotions and evangelistic events.

Church OF the Epiphany Episcopal Rollin S. Polk, Jr The Episcopal Church L. A. Griffith Youth Fellowship Christian Fort and Short Sts J. A. Long Nazarene Adams St T. H. Arnott NYPS Pilgrim Holiness Chestnut St Raymond Simpson K. V. Vance Jackson Young People Diamond Maxwell Eugene Brown Jacksonville

Willfield Social Notes Mention Local Visits and Events

Mrs. Alice Carr reports her son Richard Powell, stationed with the Navy in Seattle, is recovering well after major surgery. Neighborhood social items include visits between the Werner, Rhoads, Pughline, Theison, Moody, Boudinot, and Muzio families. Several households host gatherings and guests, with updates on illness and anniversaries among Chauncey and Concord residents.

Millfield Alice Carr Richard Powell Navy Seattle Powell Donna Blower Harold Blower

Glouster Woman Marks Leap Year 80th Birthday

Mrs. C. A. Vernon of 15 Hill Street will celebrate her 80th birthday on Sunday though she was born February 29, 1868. Leap year birthday means the date only appears every four years.

Glouster C. A. Vernon Hill St

Snyder funeral held in Waverly for Rev D V Snyder

In Waverly on Wednesday Mr and Mrs Jacob Waldeck attended the funeral of Rev D V Snyder of Tarrelton Hocking County. The United Brethren minister and evangelist died Sunday at Mercy Hospital Columbus after serving in the territory several years ago.

Glouster Jacob Waldeck Waverly D. V. Snyder Tarrelton Hocking County Snyder Mercy Hospital Columbus United Brethren

Two Are Fined $10 On Traffic Charges

Nelsonville police charged James Deirth and Billy McCollum with reckless driving. They pleaded guilty in Mayor Oral Daugherty’s court and were fined $10 plus costs each.

Nelsonville James Deirth Billy McCollum Oral Daugherty

Jimmie Jones Ball Team Meeting Called Sunday

Nelsonville announces a Jimmie Jones baseball team meeting in the club rooms this Sunday at 2 30 p m. Former members and others wishing to try out are requested to attend.

Jimmie Jones Nelsonville

York Roosevelt Club Election Planned

The York Township Roosevelt Club in Nelsonville will meet Sunday at 2 30 p.m. at the Legion Building to elect officers and enjoy refreshments.

York Roosevelt Club Nelsonville York Township Roosevelt Club Legion Building

Bidwell Resident Dies In Gallipolis Hospital

Mrs. Patrick Mc Kee, 69, of Bidwell, died at 2 15 a m today in Holzer Hospital Gallipolis following a period of illness.

Bidwell Gallipolis Patrick McKee Holzer Hospital

V. E. Long Dies at 45 in Gallipolis Hospital

V. E. Long, 45, of 542 Third Ave., died today at 1 a.m. at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis.

V. E. Long Gallipolis Third Ave Holzer Hospital

Mrs Kuhn to Attend Midwest Beauty Trade Show

Mrs Dwight Kuhn leaves tonight for Chicago to attend the Midwest Beauty Trade Show at the Sherman Hotel. She will be joined in Toledo by her sister who runs a beauty salon there.

Nelsonville Dwight Kuhn Chicago Toledo Sherman Hotel

Dancers Set for Saturday at Eagles Hall in Nelsonville

Chuck Dar nell and his Four Sharps will furnish music for round and square dancing at the Eagles Hall in Nelsonville on Saturday night from 9 p m to 1 a m. The event invites Eagles and ladies to attend.

Chuck Darnell Four Sharps Nelsonville

Party Planned by Glouster Pythian Sisters at Hall

The Pythian Sisters of Glouster will host a public games party Saturday evening at 7 30 in the K of P Hall. The event invites local residents to join in games and social activities.

Glouster Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall

Son Born to Mr and Mrs Harry Russell Jr

Mr and Mrs Harry Russell Jr announce the birth of a son Floyd Wesley on February 12 at their home in Greens Run.

Greens Run Harry Russell, Jr Floyd Wesley

Ladies Aid to Meet Greens Run

The ladies aid will meet March 1 at the parish house.

Ladies Aid

Burr Oak Structures Contract Is Awarded

GLOUSTER bids for Burr Oak Dam tunnel and approach were awarded to Ward Construction Service Inc of Charleston WV for 593808.50. The 8 foot diameter bored tunnel will be concrete lined, including spill basin and intake structures with a 300 day completion target. Ward was the low bidder and the project mirrors the original estimate.

Glouster Burr Oak Dam Ward Construction Service, Inc Charleston W. Va

Weekend Visitors From Columbus Stay In Jacksonville

Mrs. Katherine Thyrne Edith Medley and Miss Betty Collens from Columbus spent a weekend in Jacksonville. Miss Medley is a Bliss College student.

Jacksonville Katherine Thvyrne Edith Medley Betty Collens Columbus Miss Medley Bliss College

Army To Open Recruiting Office In Glouster

An Army recruiting office will open in the City Building starting next Wednesday. Sgt. William D. Jansen, Glouster High School class of 1934 and son of the late William Jansen of Jacksonville, will be the recruiting officer. The office will operate every Wednesday from 1 to 4 30 p m.

Glouster William D. Jansen Glouster High School William Jansen Jacksonville Armed Service

Mrs Henshaw Hosts Senior Progressive Study Club

Mrs J H Henshaw hosted the Senior Progressive Study Club at her home on Tuesday evening. Mrs Roy Davis led the program with Women of Fame highlighting famous women in science art music and theater. Mrs T D McAfoose will host the next meeting.

Glouster J. H. Henshaw Roy Davis

Greens Run Girl Birthday Party Held for Betty Roach

Cashis Judson hosted a Greens Run birthday party for granddaughter Betty Roach. The center table featured a cake with 16 candies as gifts and entertainment. Attendees included Bob Mount Harvey Roach of Greens Run Leo White Columbus Doris Judson Delores Judson Athens Mr and Mrs Thurman Judson Zanesville.

Greens Run Cashis Judson Betty Roach Bob Mount Harvey Roach Leo White Columbus Doris and Delores Judson Athens Mrs. Thurman Judson Zanesville

Glouster Area Guests Visit Local Families

Glouster area residents Mr and Mrs Elmer Boyd and son Terry from Columbus were weekend guests of Mrs Boyd’s parents Mr and Mrs William Lee. Mr and Mrs Ernest Jones and their son Richard who studies at Bliss College visited in Columbus and will stay through Sunday. Tuesday evening visitors at Mr and Mrs Harry Colley’s home included Mr and Mrs William Tolliver Mr and Mrs Fred McClelland Greens Run Mr and Mrs Harold Wilson of Murray City and Mrs John Morris and Mrs Alfred Morris locals.

Floyd Werner Carl J. Rhoads Columbus Ernest Pughline Glouster Lee Schoonover Chauncey William Omen Omen Denver Bricker Velma Werner Maxine Boudinot Clara Theison Frances Wallace Sow Janet Cole Florence Pyle Amy Jo Moody Mae Boudinot Velma Wemer Phillip Powell Harold Thomas Hazel Boudinot Concord R. M. Werner Wemer John Theison W. A. Bell Bell Mabel Sanders Ralph Louis Muzio John Heffken Teddy Mark Lynn Lucy Ann Dolores Elmer Boyd Terry Harry Colley William Tolliver Fred McClelland Greens Run Harold Wilson Murray City John Morris Alfred Morris

Rida Piles salve offered as sole cure for Piles

An advertisement claims Rida Piles provides a complete, non mutilating treatment for piles and prostate. It promises instant relief, 100 coverage, and healing by a self-applier after stools, with nightly use and two applications in severe cases. The complete outfit costs $5.00 and can be mailed.

LESCO Portsmouth Ohio

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Nelsonville Aerie Majestic eGee Tyrone Power Linda Darnell Raymond Rouben Mamoulian Leon Errol Orpheum Nelsonville Cassidy Russell Hayden George Hayes Gwen Gaze Paul Sutton Pat O'Brien John Beach Screen Guild Productions Hal Roach Laurel & Hardy Canadian Mounted Nelsonville Church News Willfield 0. F. Broudinot Jonquils Dragons C.E. Whitmore U. S. Highway 33 DD. V. Snyder Burr Oak Structures Contract Church News of Church OF Christ Daniel Teater Bishopville Ward Zelan Adamson Army Greens Run Girl ATLAS Home Freezer — & Cu Vernon Electric High St Whitmore’s Buchtel Road Rida Hudson Shouse Auto Service E. State O. U Athens, Ohio
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