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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1947

Page

7

Legion Plans Membership Drive for York Township

At a joint Legion and Auxiliary session Commander Wilbur D. Mender outlined a drive to enroll every eligible veteran in York Township and boost participation in the American Legion program. Auxiliary president Mrs. Joe Barrows backed joint activities and youth center efforts. Dr. C G Dew named post surgeon. a legal committee will audit post accounts. note adds that steel use by canning industry exceeded that of railroads in 1932.

Nelsonville Legion The Legion Auxiliary Wilbur D. Mender Auxiliary York Township American Legion Joe Barrows Menders C G. Dew Miller Wilson Earl Hilleary C. R. Mender

Watt's Suppositories Aid Railroad Man with Prostate Trouble

A railway worker describes eight years of backache from prostate gland issues and promotes Watt's Suppositories, offering a money back guarantee. The product, once derived from a doctor’s formula now sold widely, is available in Athens and Pomeroy at local drugstores with bulk pricing offered.

Watt Cline’s Athens Ohio Stark's Drug Stores Pomeroy

Community Notes From Point Rock Area

Local residents traveled on business to Pomeroy Gallipolis and Columbus. People visiting families included the Hollidays Cottrills and Jordans with others helping repair Line No 10 and caring for ill relatives.

Local Calls and WSCS Board Meeting Noted

Creola residents visited the Karns and well known locals hosted visits from Chelsea Ohio Massillon Wellston and McArthur. WSCS executive board of the Methodist Church will meet Friday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Julius Fischer Nelsonville

Creola Woodrow Gullette Chelsea Mich George Karns Jeff Smith Vivian Jimmie French Massillon Ohio C. P. Karns Velma Karns Angie Hewitt Bernice Nunery Wellston Philip Karns Dick and Sue Clem WSCS Nelsonville The Methodist Church Julius Fischer

Brownie Troop Plans Puppet Show Project

Nelsonville Brownie Troop of Girl Scouts met at Little House January 16. Led by Mrs J H Donahue and Mrs Harry Kelley the group drew rhythm and did handwork while planning a puppet show for future meetings. Members present included Patty Anderson Jeannine Bartoe Anna May Burt Jerry Burt Patty Donahue Mary Beth Goss Rosalie Hartley Della Henson Marilyn Martin Betty Dew Shafer Ruth Anne Tolliver Martha Weller Linda Wolfe Lynn Gardner.

Nelsonville Little House J. H. Donahey Harry Kelley Patty Anderson Jeannine Bartoe Anna May Burt Jerry Burt Patty Donahey Mary Beth Goss Rosalie Hartley Della Henson Marilyn Martin Betty Dew Shafer Ruth Anne Tolliver Martha Weller Linda Wolfe Lynn Gardner

Fellowship topic sparks Rotary talk in Nelsonville

The Rev W M George pastor of First Methodist Church told Nelsonville Rotary members at Little House that true happiness comes from striving and sharing fellowship. He urged brotherhood and friendship as essential in today’s world and was introduced by Orlando Howson of the program committee.

Nelsonville W. M. George First Methodist Church Rotary Club Little House George Orlando Howson

Local Notes from Mt. Alto and Parkersburg Area

W Swan of Mt Alto West Virginia is visiting relatives here. Mrs Sylvia Curtis is receiving treatment in a Parkersburg hospital. Funeral services for John Johnson were conducted at the Methodist Church here recently. A number of local people attended the funeral of Mrs Denny at Bashana a few days ago. William Wolf of Columbus is visiting his daughter Beverly Young. Mr and Mrs Robert Yates are spending a few days with Mrs Yatess parents Mr and Mrs Van Torrence. Mr and Mrs S R Swan of Parkersburg visited here recently. Mr and Mrs Ray Hupp were here for the funeral of John Johnson.

Long Bottom E. W. Swan Mt. Alto W. Va Sylvia Curtis Parkersburg John Johnson Methodist Church Denny Bashan William Wolf Columbus Beverly Young Robert Yates S. R. Swan Ray Hupp

Nelsonville Garden Club Meeting Postponed

The Nelsonville Garden Club regular meeting scheduled for Monday January 27 at Mrs. P G Oakley home has been postponed to a later date.

Nelsonville

Health Nurse Appointed for Nelsonville Residency Plan

Mrs Esta Smith a graduate nurse from White Cross Hospital Columbus is assigned as a full time public health nurse to Nelsonville due to city union with Athens County Health system. She will commute daily until a residence is secured and her headquarters city and school program will be announced.

Nelsonville Esta Smith White Cross Hospital Columbus Athens County

Blanche DeLong Hosts Nelsonville Birthday Club Night

Mrs. Blanche DeLong will host the Birthday Club gathering at 7 30 p m at 235 West Franklin Street Nelsonville a potluck lunch will be served by the members of the club

Nelsonville Blanche DeLong W. Franklin St Birthday Club

Beattie and Mallen Family Visit in Cleveland

Mrs. W. B. Beattie of Cleveland is visiting her sister Mrs. Sid Mallen.

Bidwell social notes and high school game result

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Phillips and others visited family members in Dunbar and Gallipolis over the weekend. The Bidwell-Porter High School Pirates defeated Centerville 41 to 27 Friday.

David Wickline Carl Phillips Nellie Topping Dean Hayes Columbus Bidwell-Porter High School Pirates Centerville Harry Phillips Gallipolis Lowell Glassburn George Rhoades Lester Glassburn John Burkle Adamsville Hal Shoemaker

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