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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1945

Page

2

Seven Are Rejected After Tests

SELLONVILLE Twelve of the group of 19 registrants from Stead at Athens were examined for preinduction Tuesday. Seven were rejected while those accepted include Kenneth Wesley Cope Basil Guy Whitlatch Bennie Donald Hutchens Homer Ellsworth Byrd Harold Kenneth Young Edward Miskell Howe Walter Pearl Keplar Daniel Curt McInturf Gerald Rodehaver Charles Lee Hanson Myron Alfred McGrew R and Nelsonville Amesville noted.

Sellonville Stead At Athens Homer Gilberville Homer Ellsworth Byrd Sheppard St Nelsonville Harold Kenneth Young Edward Miskell Howe Scott St Walter Pearl Keplar Daniel Curt McInturf Stewart Irom Gerald Rodehaver Guys Charles Lee Hanson Sharpsburg Myron Alfred McGrew Amesville Mourn Nelson

Operators Grateful For Remembrances In Nelsonville

Nelsonville telephone operators at the Christmas time exchange received many gifts from local patrons. The girls acknowledge these courtesies with sincere thanks and appreciation. Spokesman for the group states.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Exchange Secere

Youth Group Meets at Nelsonville First Methodist Church

Nelsonville youth gathering drew about 200 despite weather. Rev Eibert Courtney of Chauncey preached "Are Ye Able" at the service in Nelsonville. Estel Crabtree shared experiences with Cincinnati Reds during a social hour followed by skits and light refreshments. Athens Church of Christ won a trophy for attendance. Next county youth meet planned for Glouster.

First Methodist Nelsonville Eibert Courtney Church of Christ, Chauncey Estel Crabtree Cincinnati Reds Church ‘of Christ ‘of Athens Methodist Youth Fellowship W. S.C Athens County Glouster

Yorks Service Men Wounded In Action In Europe

War Department message to Mrs. William Hewitt, Nelsonville Rt., reports Corporal William Hewitt wounded in action in Germany on December 12. Also noted are Christmas greetings from Pfc Ralph S. Russell in Germany, assignment moves for James F. Russell to Geiger Field, Spokane, and Sgt. Paul A. Hall returning home after nine months overseas. Lt. Col Roy Inman of the 101st Airborne Division wounded December 24 and hospitalized in Paris, is son of Harry Inman of Pueblo, Colorado.

Cpl William Hewitt Germany War Department Nelsonville Rt Frank Russell Ralph S. Russell James F. Russel Frank Roussell Camp Pine Dale Calif Geiger Field Spokane Wash Aviation Engineers Paul A. Hall High St. Nelsonville Ars Cecil Shafer Roy Inman 101St Paris Inman Harry Inman Pueblo Colo Harry Tama

Nelsonville Circle Meeting and Social Notes

Nelsonville Circle of truth holds monthly meeting in Presbyterian church social room with a pot luck supper at six. Mrs James Knight presides. reports read and accepted. Devotional on Faith, Scripture by Anna Chapman. Music included Holy Holy Holy My Faith Looks Up to Thee and Faith of Our Fathers. Mrs Gordon Thompson reviewed part one of Mission Study The Unfolding Drama in South Eastern Asia. Hostesses Mabel Haffner Frank Knox Leonard Powell. Guests Mrs Stanley Dew Miss Elizabeth Shater.

Amtivatin Circle of Tuth Presbyterian James, Knight Anna Chapman Our Fathers Gordon ‘Thompson Asia Mabel Haffner Frank Knox Leonard Powell Stanley Dew Elizabeth Shater

Nelsonville firm showcases juvenile furniture at Chicago mart

Carl Hupach of Nelsonville Electric & Manufacturing Co described ties at the Chicago formt and merchandising mart during a Rotary Club meeting. Exhibitors from across the nation displayed furniture equipment to thousands of retail dealers. The Carbon Hill plant makes juvenile and nursery furniture and was represented with an exhibit. Flight Officer Robert Tack, who earned his wings and bombardier ratings at an Arms School in Texas, was a guest.

Nelsonville Carl Hupach Nelsonville Electric & Manufacturing Co Chicago Rotary Club the Mart Carbon Hill Robert Tack Texas

Charles Wolfe Rites Planned at Greenlawn

Nelsonville reports Charles P. Wolfe 80 died Tuesday at Stott Rest Home Columbus. Funeral services Thursday at 1 p.m. Stott Funeral Home burial Greenlawn. Survived by son Dan Thurston and daughter Mrs RR Thomas Columbus. Wife Anna preceded him in death. Also note cabinet meeting Thursday Jan 11 at noon in Home for FFA plans.

Nelsonvill Charles P. Wolfe St.ott Columbus Stott Funeral Greenlawn Wolfe Zion Hidge Dan Thurston RR. Thomas Nelsonville FH. A Home Fee Homies F. Il. A

Corning Social Notes Highlights Local Residents

Corning society briefs mention Mrs Bergen hosting MT Club night. Sgt Carl Hermes, after overseas duty, sent from Santa Ana to Lake Field to run a provisional replacement depot. Kenneth N Fouts on leave with mother Nancy Fouts. Delmer Dunlap and friends visit from Glouster. John Duffy back to railroad work after October illness. Stoughts travel to Harrington Kansas after Columbus visit. Joyce returns home after holidays with relatives.

Betty Jane Dunlap Virginia Davis Delmer Dunlap Glouster Raymond Clifford Find Columbus P Clifford John Duffy Rottahd Stought Stought Harrington Kaw Fred M. E. Joyce

Penns acquire Gloeckner property on Mulberry Ave

Mr and Mrs Ben Pomeroy Penn purchase the Gloeckner property on Mulberry Avenue a three acre lot with two homes. They bought as an investment and plan to repair and improve the residences once restrictions lift and materials are available. Earliest surviving Babylonian clay tablets date to about 3500 B C.

Pomeroy Benson Penn Gloeckner Mulberry Ave Penns

Officers Installed by Millfield Pocahontas Lodge

Chauncey new officers were installed at Mazon Council Pocahontas meeting led by Deputy Alice Carr and Ruby Simpson. Names include Heloise Sisson Winona Theo Moody Powhatan Jeane Dunkle Margie Pyle Alice Theisen Ruby Simpson Frances Wallace Helen Dunkle Florence Pyle Auldine Fox Elizabeth Robinett Avanelle Crabtree Jennie Cole Mary Leffler Maggie Dean Jessie Fulton Ruth Dunkle Cassie King Alice Carr Elizabeth Robinett. Chauncey Mr and Mrs Thomas Oliver hosted a two course chicken dinner Sunday honoring son Harry H Oliver home on furlough with family and friends.

Chauncey Mazon Council Degree of Pocahontas Millfield Council Alice Carr Ruby Simpson Heloise Sisson Winona Theo Moody Powhatan Jeane Dunkle Margie Pyle Alice Theisen Wampum Frances Wallace Helen’ Dunkle Florence Pyle Auldine Fox Elizabeth Robinett Avanelle Crabtree Jennie Cole Mary. Leffler Maggie Dean Jessie. Fulton Ruth Dunkle Tepee Foret Cassie King Elbeth Robinett Chauncex Thomas Oliver Converse St Harry H. Oliver R.d.mac Marie Neighbors Chaunncey Clarence ‘Oliver Dora Grubb Athens Edgar Burt Lloyd and Keith

Daughter Is Honored On Fifteenth Birthday

Chauncey Mr. angers Harley Lanning hosted a Millfield party for Virginia Lanning celebrating her fifteenth birthday. Guests enjoyed games and contests, with many gifts and refreshments of sandwiches cookies and coffee. Attendees included Patricia Pettit Patty Wallace Patty Hamrick Ruth Miller Ruth Ann Howard Jeanie McHarg Donna Earich Mary Lou Earich Virginia King Kathleen Mingus Marian Earich Russ Border Robert Crabtree Junior Courtney James Stanley Buddy Earich Bunkle Brown Junior Lanning and Mr and Mrs Harvey Lanning.

Chauncey Mr. Angers Harley Lanning Millfield Virginia Marian Earich Russ Border Robert Crabtree Junior Courtney James Stanley Buddy Earich Bunkle Brown Junior Lanning Harvey Lanning

Jenkins Funeral for Rhoda A Jenkins Thursday

Rhoda Ann Jenkins of Nelsonville died Tuesday at her Harper Street home. Funeral services will be Thursday at 3 PM at Stout Funeral Home conducted by Rev. LC Evans of the Church of Christ. Burial will be at Greenlawn. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Nelsonville Rhoda Ann Jenkins Harper St Stout Funeral LC. E. Evans Church of Christ Greenlawn

Esther Class Hostess Meeting At Chauncey Methodist

Esther Class of Chauncey Methodist Church was hosted by Mrs. Laura Russell with Elizabeth Boling as new president. Ruth Bridgewater led devotions. reports from Evelyn Patterson and Laura Russell. Nell Jordan won mystery prize. next meeting set for February at Winnie Skinner's home. Auditing committee and officers of Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge to meet Thursday at 7 p.m. at Mrs. Roger Boling's home.

Chauncey Esther Chauncey Methodist Church Laura Russell Ellis Ave Elzabeth Boling Evelyn Patterson Ruth Bridgewater Nell Jordan Elizabeth Boling Audry Leffler Winnie Skinner Jacobs Ave Helen Nicholson Lizzie Harvey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Roger Boling

Oliver Family Seeks Missing Details in Brief Notice

A fragmentary notice mentions Mr. and Mrs. T. Oliver and family seeking information about a missing item or person. The truncated text also references a Marge and a motel, suggesting a local concern or family matter requiring community attention. Further readable context is unavailable.

T. Oliver Margeean Motel

Stasey Transferred To Fort Meade From Camp Walters

Chauncey James Stasey, trained at Camp Walters Texas, is transferred to Fort Meade Maryland. He is the son of Elmer Stasey of Chauncey and has five siblings Clarence Walter Russell James and Eugene.

Chauncey James Stasey Camp Walters Texas Fort Meade Maryland Elmer Stasey Clarence Walter Russell James Euene

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