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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1945

Page

2

Locals Fall to Ironmen on Home Court in 51-38 Loss

Jackson Ironmen overwhelmed the Nelsonville Greyhounds 51 to 38 on their home court. Jackson led 13-9 after one quarter and 24-20 at halftime, then pulled away in the third with a 38-21 margin, aided by a 22-point effort from Lambert and 12 from Murphy. Blair led Nelsonville with 15 points, Kinney 9, and Baird 8.

Aenaunvines Jackson Ironmen Nelsonville Greyhounds Ironmen Hounds Baird Lambert Jackson Kenney Murphy Jenint Tronmen Blair Nelsonville Kinney Fess Tosine

Nelsonville Community Garden Club January Meeting

The Nelsonville Community Garden Club held its January meeting at the home of Mrs. C. E. Whitmore on Chestnut Street with Mrs. G. Oakley Miss Bertha Nixon and Mrs. Herman Ogg assisting. Chrysanthemums decorated the tables and dinner served to 17 members and one guest Mrs. Harriett Burgess. President Mrs J. M. Hyde led the business portion with the flag salute and singing Got Bless America. Roll call was answered by My Favorite Flower. Plans for spring discussed including a contest on Memorial planting and a talk on winter birds by Mrs H E Cranmer.

Nelson~ le Community

York Youth Held in Theft Of Two Cars

A York youth pleaded guilty in Mayor Mile Howe’s court to driving a motor vehicle without owner consent. He was bound over to the grand jury under a $1,000 bond after a Sunday night arrest by State Highway Patrolman Jerry Priser and City Patrolman Charles Thompson during a chase involving two stolen cars recovered in Nelsonville and Fort Street areas.

Mile Howe Jerry Priser Charles Thompson Yates Big Monks Nelsonville Thompson City Hall C. W. Monks Fort St Priser Buchtel Bernard Bruce Otning Walnut Sto Xe Bruce Athens Maor Walnut St Yate Want St

Local Student Returns After December Surgery

A junior at the local school underwent an appendectomy in early December and returned to class soon after. She had previously missed only eight days of attendance in her entire school career before the illness and operation.

Charles Campbell Wounded in Action in Seventh Army

Pvt. Charles Campbell, son of Mr and Mrs Campbell,severely wounded while attached to the Seventh Army, was reported by his parents in Nelsonville. The notice lists details about his condition and his family.

Charles Campbell Nelsonville Charier Campbeth Campbel W. Canal Parent Tuesony Campbell Ight ‘Roth

Meeting of Teachers Highlights State Education Proposals

Nelsonville report covers High School PTA meeting where Supt. D W Codding summarized Ohio Education Association proposals presented in Columbus. He urged parental contact with education committees to support passage. Founders Day planned for February. program by J H McKiddle featured musical numbers and Catherine Morris introduced Richard Kelley, state semi finalist in Prince of Peace contest.

Nelsonville PTA D. W. Codding Ohio Education Association Columbus House Senate America the Beautiful Elizabeth Knox J. H. McKiddle Nancy Krieg L. J. Krieg Johnny Bob Jewett Janet ‘Cope Catherine Morris Richard Kelley Prince of Peace

New Clover Farm Store To Be Opened

Nelsonville announces a Clover Farm store will open on Chestnut Street at the former Herman Ogg Hover Farm site. William S. West, recently appointed division manager for F. J. Beasley Co. states the location serves East End needs after a local grocery loss and that the fore room is fully furnished and equipped, a rare availability.

Nelsonvile Anaid Fock Clover Farm Chestnut St Herman Ogg Hover William S. West Nelsonville F. J. Beasley Co Clove Farm East End

Revival at Pilgrim Holiness Church Nelsonville

A special seekeend revival will be held at the Pilgrim Holiness Church at Chestnut and Harper Sta Jan 27 and 28. Evangelist Rev L W Stark district superintendent from Cincinnati will preach nightly at 7 and Sunday at 10 30. Friday and Saturday subjects include Christ's Coming and the End of the Age and The Coming Storm Tomorrow. Stark will use a 25 foot chart. Sunday morning sermon to the church and evangelistic service Sunday evening. All are welcome. Rev B A Awe is local pastor.

Nelsonville Pilgrim Holiness Church Corter Chestnut Harper Sta. Jane L. W Stark Cincinnati Stark B. A. Awe

Johnson Sufferings and Grandson Hospitalized in Nelso nville

Mrs Frank Johnson of Carbon Hill suffered injuries at home on Saturday night after an apparent fall while her four year old grandson Michael Johnson was taken to St Anthony's Hospital Columbus on Sunday for an appendectomy. The boy is the son of Mr and Mrs John Johnson and great grandson of Charles Penayle of this city. In Nelsonville W L Cooley resigns as manager of the State Liquor Store. resignation accepted by the State Department of Liquor Control per letter from director Robert M Sohngen.

Frank Johnson Myers St Carbon Hill Cooley Nelsonville W. L. Cooley Nelsonvile State Department Robert M. Sohngen

Loyal Women's Class Meeting At Church Social Room

The Loyal Women's Class held a Friday evening session in the church social rooms led by president Mrs Flo Henry. The meeting opened with a hymn Included Me, prayers by Mrs CB Tigner, scripture by Mrs Julia Byers, and the Flow er Committee named Julia Byers and Grace Myers for the year. Readings included Criticism by Kate Vaughn and Kindness by Mary Johnson. Prizes were won by Mrs Bessie West and Mrs Felda Stansberry during the social hour. Lunch was served by the committee including Mrs Flo Henry, Mrs Mary Johnson, Mrs Kate Vaughn, and Mrs Julia Byers.

Bessie West Felda Stansberry Flo Henry Mary Johnson Kate Vaughn Julia Byers

Glouster Families Celebrate Gifts From Sons Overseas

Glouster residents Mr and Mrs A M Thomas received a letter from their son Pfe George Thomas stationed in India along with copper handmade vases an ash tray set and silk and gold dress items including a Taj Mahal drawing. Another son Sgt Fred Thomas in England sent a silver spoon made for King George II in 1776 and a fine flower accessory.

Glouster A.M. ‘Thomas Pfe George Thomas India Taj Mahal Fred Thomas England

Service Men Send Letters From Far Away Fronts

Trimble service men and Mrs John King announced a letter from their son eo King who writes he is well and stationed somewhere in France marking their first contact in eight months. Don Price, returning from the South Pacific, visits his parents Mr and Mrs Algler Price for a short stay at home. Pvt Charles Vernon reported to Camp Beale Calif after a fifteen day layover with his parents Mr and Mrs Harry Vernon and expects to be home soon.

John King Bet Eo King France Don Price South Pacific Tome Algler Price Charles Vernon Camp Beale Calif Ter Harry Vernon Charles H Eroas

Council To Meet Matheneys Here To Attend Funeral

Glouster news notes Charles Matheney and W. A. Matheney visit from St. Cloud to attend a funeral. They will attend a church social in Glouster with a potluck. Women of the church invited to Tyler Texas to visit relatives. Charles, a former Glouster resident, held teaching roles and later was a superintendent in Nebraska before moving to Texas. Class to meet and elect officers at Mrs. Wilbur Balderson’s home Friday evening January 26.

Potluck St. Cloud Fla Chart Tyler Texas Church Claire Matheney Charles Glouster Mel« Glouster Loyal Daughters Church of Christ | Bible School Wilbur Balderson

Class Meets Friday Glouster Sun Church Meeting

A meeting of the John Class of the Methodist Sunday School is announced for Friday evening January 26 at 7 00 at the home of Mrs Gladstone Brunton on Madison Street. Members will convene for a church group gathering.

Glouster John Methodist Sun‘tay ‘School Gladstone Brunton Madison St

Peterson's Ointment gains nationwide fame in 35c ads

A Buffalo druggist created Peterson's Ointment forty years ago to ease itching and smarting from piles. The cool soothing astringent relief made it a nationwide favorite in thousands of homes. Available as a 35 cent box or a money back if not delighted.

Buffalo Peterson

Visit to Athens Lodge for Serene Lodge installation

Athens Friday evening saw Sheney GLOUSTER-H E Jones Dog Eddy D E Carr and Harry Sheney accompany Deputy G M Jones in an official inspection of Serene Lodge No 479 10 C F. After inspection Past Grandmaster R J Wolte assisted in installing the lodge officers.

Athens Lodge Glouster H. E. Jones Dog Eddy D. E. Carr Harry. Sheney Athens G. M. Jone Serene Lodge C.F R. J. Wolte Sereno Lodge

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