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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1945

Page

5

Phillips Reports on Sewage Disposal Progress in Ohio

Dr. H T Phillips Athens health commissioner reports progress in sewage disposal plant planning for Lagan Nelsonville and Athens after the war. Logan Nelsonville Athens and Chauncey advance plans with state help. federal funding and potential local bonds or utility-based revenue bonds discussed to finance plants across the Hocking Valley.

Phillips H. T. Phillips Athens City Hocking Sunday Creek Lagan Nelsonville Athens Chauncey Athens County State Department of Health Athens State Hospital State Department State Welfare Department Logan R. B. Heering F. H. Waring Columbus George R. Evans Ohio Congress Phillipa Hocking Valley Lancaster Sugar Grove New Lexington Waring

Wartime ration roundup notes continued

The Associated Press items outline ration stamps for meats fats and processed foods with valid through dates, sugar and shoes stamps, gasoline and period coupons, plus notes on OPA plans. The Allied Commission in the Mediterranean Theater says over a million displaced persons remain to return home in Italy.

Associated Press OPA Allied Commission Mediterranean Italy

Woolever Dies in Action July 19 Pacifix Navy telegram confirms accidental gunshot

Nelsonville reports Air Ordnance Man First Class William Russell Woolever age 24 was killed in action in the Pacific on July 19. A Navy telegram says his death resulted from an accidental gunshot. Reared in his grandparents' home, he served five years and left a wife and son in Pensacola along with parents two brothers and four sisters in Columbus.

Nelsonville Epee Tose Ene Ea Woolever Billy Pensacola Fla Columbus

18th AAF in Italy receives veterans for Pacific

Brig. Gen. Mollison says the 454th Liberator Bombardment Group will return to the United States for training and equipment before deployment to the Pacific. The unit, active in Italy 18 months, flew 243 missions including Ploesti, Vienna, Steyr, and Linz, earning a Distinguished Unit Citation for the Linz raid in July 1944.

18Th Aaf Italy Thomas H. Warner Athens 454Th Liberator United States James A. Mollison 15Th Aaf Pacific 454Th Europe Ploesti Vienna Steyr Munich Linz Austria

Commandery To Meet

The report notes yesterday’s Athens high of 93 degrees and a low of 83. By mid-morning today the temperature was 79 degrees with mild conditions continuing.

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Magazines Are Needed for Athens Troop Train Helpers

Mrs. Ernest McGraner of 183 West Union Street seeks funds and items to distribute to soldiers passing through Athens. She asks for magazines, song sheets, decks of cards, and small cash donations to sustain her program that brings cheer to troops and reminds them Athens cares.

Ernest McGraner Union St Athens

New Plymouth Social Notes

New Plymouth social happenings include visits among Harris, Weede, McGathey, Mowrey, and Heinlein families in Columbus Logan Nelsonville and Lancaster. A wedding unites Helen Elizabeth Fuller to TS Gerald Savely with attendants Frances Ann Fuller and John Robert Fuller. couple to resume duties after furlough.

New Plymouth Helen Archer Columbus J. D. Harris Fern McGathey White Weede Fred Schmidt Eva Robinson Michael Simpson Lancaster Charles Fuller Earle Heinlein Herbert Jones Larry Logan F. OQ. Stout Evelyn Turner Addie Huntley Nelsonville J. C. Cremean Emma Weed Mary Grace Harris Bessie Mowrey Anna Heinlein Red Cross Opal Wharf Cleveland Adjt Frances Smith Buffalo N.Y Salvation Army Grant Wharf Helen Elizabeth Fuller TS Gerald Savely John Savely Union Furnace Seymour Frances Ann Fuller John Robert Fuller Africa Europe John Lavely Clifford Lavely Wellington

Mr Tewksbury Rites To Be Held Wednesday

Mr F C Tewksbury age 38 formerly of Downington Meigs Counts died Sunday at his home in Springfield He is survived by his wife Crista two daughters Mrs Eva Russell and Mrs Mildred Schiller and a son Billy all of Springfield his father William Tewksbury of near Akron and a sister Elsie Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at two o clock slow time in Peski Chapel Church Burial will be In Wells Cemetery in Downington

F.C. Tewksbury Downington Meigs Springfield Crista Eva Russell Mildred+ Schiller Billy William Tewksbury Akron Elsie Peski Chapel Wells Cemetery

Prayer Band Meeting at Weatherbys House

The Graham Chapel Prayer Band will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Weatherby on Thursday night with Ronald Chapman presiding. The W T Club will hold a benefit party Thursday evening at 7 30 o clock in the clubrooms 61 Court Street. The public is invited.

Graham Chapel Lester Weatherby Ronald Chapman Isader W.T. Club N. Court Street

Veterans Party For 56 Soldiers And WACs At Buckeye Lake

Columbus column notes a Sunday gathering at Buckeye Lake Yacht Club for 56 soldiers and WACS from Fletcher Hospital. Guests enjoyed home cooked chicken and porch dining, amid music and sunshine, with veterans sharing healing moments about hands that no longer shake.

Johnny Jones Columbus WACS Fletcher Hospital Buckeye Lake Fletcher Johnny Millfield Athens

Miss Rachel Hopkins Hosts One Oclock Luncheon

Mrs. Foster Harmon and Mrs. Gene Trace of Youngstown join Miss Rachel Hopkins at her Morris Avenue home for a 1 o'clock luncheon on Monday. Attendees include Mrs. Rufus C. Hopkins Mrs. D. David Reeder and Miss Mary Stalder. AAUW Opens House to honor seniors graduating Aug 4 with a 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. event at the Women's Faculty Clubs on Friday July 27.

Rachel Hopkins Miss Rachel Hopkins Morris Avenue Foster Harmon Gene Trace Youngstown Rufus C. Hopkins D. David Reeder Mary Stalder AAUW American Association of University Women

Dr A A Baldwin Guest Speaker At Junior Child Conservation Meet

Dr A A Baldwin addressed young mothers in the Junior Circle of the Child Conservation League on child welfare at the July meeting hosted by Mrs R W Hollingsworth. Three new members were welcomed and Mrs J F Gibison, Mrs J R Carroll, and Mrs 1D M Downard joined. Mrs 1 5 Van Nestrand won the hostess prize. Dessert followed the meeting and August plans called for a children oriented gathering on the K H Patterson lawn at 14 N Shannon Ave.

A. A. Baldwin Child Conservation League R. W. Hollingsworth Joseph F. Gibison J. R. Carroll M. Downard van Nestrand Baldwin Hollingsworth K. H. Patterson Shannon Ave

Personal notes from Athens social week end

Mr and Mrs P F Goad host longtime guests Mr and Mrs F N McLaughlin and Mr and Mrs Watter Muir of Lancaster. Emma Morton now Gene Trace visits from Youngstown and heads to Cincinnati with husband before returning to Athens. Several families host, dine, and plan moves to Athens. Tech Sgt Clyde C Pierce and family guest at Fairview Ave. others travel from Camp Nelson.

P. F. Goad Strathmore Bnulevard F. N. McLaughlin Watter Muir Lancaster Gene Trace Emma Morton Youngstown J. R. Morton North Hill Cincinnati Athens Youngs Town

Athens nurses plan picnic at Greens Run home

Ghia State Nurses Association District 14 of Athens schedules annual picnic for Wednesday July 25 at 5 p.m. at Mrs Oral Daugherty's summer home near Greens Run. Transportation requests to Katherine Duffy by July 23. Also notes visiting guests Mr and Mrs Ray McCollins and sons from Huntington W V.

Athens Ghia State Nurses’ Association Greens Run Oral Daugherty Katherine Duffy Freda Risley Billy Joe Ray McCollins George Bobby Huntington W. Va

Birth of daughter Billie Sue to Seaman Sherwood family

Seaman Sherwood and Mrs. Woodrow Sherwood of 21 Central Ave announce the birth of a daughter on July 14 weighing ten pounds named Billie Sue. Grandparents Mrs. William Verity and Mr. and Mrs. Adam Sherwood. Seaman Sherwood stationed in Seattle, Washington. CLARKS CHAPEL WSCS The WSCS meeting at Clarks Chapel Methodist Church set for July 26 at 7:30 pm. Social hour will precede Friday night ice cream social. Lloyd Gabriel and Mrs. John Warnitz hosted guests from flag Columbus, Richland, Saturday.

Clarks Chapel WSCS Woodrow Sherwood Central Ave Ame Ineurce Billie Sue William Verity Union St Adam Sherwood Athens Seaman Sherwood Seattle Washona Clarks Chapel Methodist Church Lloyd Gabriel John Warnitz Flossie Gabriel Flag Columbus George McCnollins Riehland

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