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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1942

Page

2

Girl Scouts Hold June Business Session in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Girl Scout Council met at the Little House for a routine June session presided over by Mrs. Joe B. Davis. Reports were read and accepted, a nominating committee formed, Mr Nelson Dowler elected secretary, and plans made to buy a winter coal supply and update the constitution and bylaws. No summer meetings were planned. adjournment set for September first Wednesday.

Nelsonville Girl Scout Council Little House Joe B. Davis Davis Nelson Dowler

Nelsonville Proclaims National Flag Week June 8 14

Nelsonville mayor Herman Ogg issues a proclamation designating June 8 to 14 as National Flag Week in line with Governor Bricker's edict. W. W. Warren chairs Flag Week activities. committee members include Rev. Lloyd Evans and Don Shefield as local aides. Citizens urged to display clean flags from dawn to night in business and residential areas.

Nelsonville John W. Bricker Ohio Herman Ogg W. W. Warren Lloyd Evans L. E. Evans Don Shefeld Ogg Fieg United States United States Flag Association

Large Crowd Expected for Lady Elks Benefit Party

More than 200 tickets sold for the Lady Elks Emergency Unit benefit at the Elks Lodge on Hocking Street. Proceeds fund local emergencies and aid to armed forces servicemen. prizes donated by many residents. event includes contract and auction bridge, Chinese checkers and other games with refreshments.

Nelsonville Lady Elks Elks Lodge Hocking St Ple Leland J. D. Adamson George Bateman Ward Phillips William Silcott Albert Barber Elmer Siddie Benson Preston Emma Wilson Earl Weiss Dave Bennett Max Bartoe Tom Bush C. L. Stout L. EB. Butts William Brooks Gertrude Smith Ralph Barber Don Sheffield Elizabeth Bell M. S. Porter Phil Ong Paul Shearer Muriel Traugh Earl Baker Howard Warner Carl Campbell Joe Inderrieden R. C. Howe Grocery C. D. Shafer Co Harry Kelly Lady Elks Emergency Unit

Stout Reappointed To State Board Of Embalmers

Nelsonville funeral director Charles L. Stout has been re appointed by Governor Bricker to the state board of embalmers and funeral directors for a term from July 1, 1942, to June 30, 1947. He has served as president and secretary in prior terms.

Nelsonville Charles L. Stout John W. Bricker State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors Stout

Committee Says Thanks For Decoration Day Efforts

Nelsonville committee led by C. E. Scott thanks contributors for Decoration Day observance. Names include Nelsonville High School Band Ministerial Association Boy Scouts Ed Sharp rope for flag poles Mrs A G Cotton daughter Mrs Eva Kasten flag at Soldiers Circle Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric for wire and labor Warren Funeral Home for PA loan Jorge L Rakestraw state adjutant for address press and others who aided the service.

Nelsonville C. E. Scott Nelsonville High School Ministerial Association Boy Scouts Ed Sharp Greenlawn A. G. Cotton Eva Kasten Soldiers’ Circle Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Warren Funeral Home Jorge L. Rakestraw

Murray City Notes and Local Movements

Murray City brief notes include Warren Dupler of Cleveland visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Morris Dupler while working as a machinist at the Cleveland Container Defense Plant. Elmer Gears and daughter Joyce visited Cincinnati for Laura Mae Gears Brown's graduation from God's Bible School. A message from Joan M. Gears indicates arrival in the Hawaiian Islands. Charles Gears, foreman at the Cleveland Container Defense Plant, visited his parents with Elmer Gears.

Murray City Warren Dupler Cleveland Morris Dupler Cleveland Container Defense Plant Elmer Gears Joyce Cincinnati Laura Mae (Gears) Brown God's Bible School Joan M. Gears Hawaiian Islands Charles Gears Cleveland Contianer Mrs

First Aid Demonstration Set for Nelsonville Community

Demonstrations on fracture treatment will be held at Dorr Run Chapel by F M Collins of Logan on Tuesday June 16 from 1 00 to 3 00 pm. Residents of the area are invited to attend. Soda pop gas carbon monoxide is part of the air we breathe and can kill instantly.

Nelsonville Dorr Run F. M. Collins F. A. Ihe Logan

Appeals Court Sustains Rowland in Groves Case

The Court of Appeals upholds Judge O F Rowland dissolving a temporary restraining order in Nelsonville water and electric plant dispute. It finds the trial court acted within discretion and that the light plant is solvent with value exceeding the plaintiff s claim. City attorney A Mettler participated in hearings.

Appeals Court Rowland Groves Nelsonville Court of Appeals O. F. Rowland Athens County Common Pleas Court Frank L. Groves A. Mettler

Last rehearsal for Friday blackout plan announced

POINT PLEASANT officials announce a final rehearsal by the OCD for Friday night practice blackout to be held Thursday evening. Lodge and service club meetings are postponed tonight to allow civilian defense members to participate. In Nelsonville Logan Mingos meet Eagles at City Playgrounds at 6 pm.

Point Pleasant OCD Civilian Defense Organization Eagles Mingos Nelsonville Logan Mingos Nelsonville Eagles City Playgrounds

Teachers Host Army Themed Party for Arnold

Nelsonville teachers at Olsonville Schools gathered at Supt E J Arnold home for a Day in the Army event. Groups earned gold stars for activities in First Aid drill setting up exercises sharpshooting and a written test while a pass tennent received a leather traveling bag.

Nelsonville Olsonville Supt E. J. Arnold Blanche Moorehead Edith Lee Helen Stewart Mary Sharp Doris Pergrin

Nelsonville Troop 65 Scout Meeting Tonight

Troop 65 of the Scouts will meet tonight at the Elk's Club at o'clock. Attendance of all troop members is requested.

Nelsonville Elk’s Club

G. T. Club to Meet at Freda Powell’s Home

Nelsonville residents note the G. T. Club will convene Thursday evening at the residence of Freda Powell on Jackson Street for a social gathering.

Nelsonville G._ T. Club Freda Powell Jackson St

Tired Kidneys Cause Sleepless Nights

Fragmentary health ad cites tired kidneys and bladder issues disrupting sleep. Persuasive claims urge a pill remedy with vague success stories and no medical evidence, warning to act quickly for relief.

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