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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1946
Page
6
Nelsonville tonight the Eagles host a benefit party on W Washington St at 7 30 to raise funds for the polio drive. Proceeds go to the city polio effort with prizes and games for all attendees. Business and Professional Women's Club members organize the drive for the community.
An improved powder called FASTEETH sprinkles on upper or lower plates to prevent sliding or rocking. It removes gummy taste and odor, is non-acidic, and does not sour. Available at drug stores.
Nelsonville Greyhounds host Jackson Ironmen in a Friday matchup on the local hardwood. Jackson led by captain Tom Turner averages about 19 points per game and recently fell 48-36 to Middleport. Reserve game at 4, varsity at 5. lineups include Lyons, Evans, Stuber, Turner, Hares, Standall.
Nelsonville York Township Democratic Club will convene Sunday January 27 at 3 p.m. at the American Legion Building. This first meeting of the year will discuss important business. All members are urged to attend. Refreshments will be served.
Members of the Executive Committee of the WSCS of the Methodist Church hold their regular monthly meeting Friday at 7 o'clock. The gathering will be hosted at Mrs. Julius Fischer's home and all officers and Circle Leaders are urged to attend.
Advertising copy promotes quick palliative relief of pain irritation and swelling using Thornton Minor rectal ointment or suppositories. Claims include softening shrinking swelling and low cost with refund on request. Appears in Athens Gallaher Drug ads.
Felix Gouin, president of the consultative assembly, emerges as the head of a socialist led coalition in France’s government. He succeeds General Charles de Gaulle as premier, signaling a major shift in the French political landscape.
Nelsonville resident James Call died about midnight at Gibbons Hospital Logan after two weeks of treatment for heart disease. A veteran painter and decorator, he moved from Carbon Hill and attended the Church of Christ. He leaves his wife, four daughters Stedman Ashtabula Lillian Columbus, Joe Paul Holl ywood, Fla. A son James in the Navy preceded him. He also leaves a sister Mrs Frank Emish Columbus and several half brothers including Will Call Nelsonville. Funeral arrangements have not been set.
New York dispatch says the Red Army seized Hungarian oil fields including Standard Oil units near Lispe. The action came as troops moved into the area and barred field personnel from operations.
Arthur Evans son of Mr and Mrs James Evans Nelsonville has returned to his former Ashland Ohio position after an honorable discharge from Camp Atterbury Indiana. He served in the landing at Anzio and the Italian campaign with an Engineers Combat Corps earning four Battle Stars Good Conduct Ribbon ETO Ribbon Victory and Unit Citation badges four overseas stripes and Driver's Combat Medal. At Ashland Mr and Mrs Evans visited their other sons and families including Walter Evans and Alfred Evans and new daughter Joyce Kay.
Sunday social notes from Broadwell list guests including Mrs Lotie Brill Mrs Evalina B andson Keithe and Mr and Mrs Raymond Mosier in Amesville Mr and Mrs Dale Mos and many nearby residents. Afternoon callers include Walter Totman Ath ens Mr Everett Starling Mr Hermon and Mr Wilford White of Willoughby Ohio.
Recovering Nelsonville R Mc Dowell, an engineer at the city electric light plant, was removed to his home in this city by ambulance from St Francis Hospital Columbus. Four weeks earlier he underwent major surgery and is said to be recovering rapidly.
Story notes a stockholders meeting at Bank of Corning with officers elected and staff changes. mentions Camp Atterbury service of Henry Hermes with honors. Sherwood Rebekah Lodge installation planned. Euchre Club gathering at Mrs Genevieve Wright's home with members listed and prizes awarded. local social items and affiliations across Corning and nearby towns.
Alyrtle Pidcock 66 a former Glouster resident died early Sunday at the home of her sister in Columbus where she had lived since her husband Tour Nears ago. The body was taken to Stout Funeral Home for visitation before services Sunday at 2 p.m. at Chatincey Methodist Church. Burial followed in Nae Cemetery. She is survived by Rose Dickerson Martha Shafer and Alm Bricker.
The Good Will Club met Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Mary Power with Mrs. Gertrude Ray in charge. After games, refreshments were served by Mrs. Power and Mrs. Ea Linton. Also noted are visits and departures of local residents including the Lehman family from Whitehall and guests of Nel sonville residents, with several Columbus and nearby addresses listed.
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