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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1945

Page

3

Nelsonville boosts War Loan drive with $62,275 total

Nelsonville City reports the Seventh War Loan drive half finished with local subscriptions totaling $62,275 after a rally following a parade. Prof L C Staats of Ohio University urged investment in government for security and return manyfold. Flight Officer Robert Jack and others performed as part of the event.

Nelsonville Ralph Cook L. C. Staats Ohio University America W.H. Hyden D. W. Codding Corwin Cookson Singing of America York Township Service Club Bond Robert Jack Charles J. Ev Poston Pfc Jack Martin R.D

Mayor's Report Filed At Council Meeting

Nelsonville city council met Monday evening approving May minutes and filing the mayor's May report showing 279.60 dollars collected from fines and licenses. Committees on taxicab licensing and flood control pump reported none ready. The meeting adjourned after remarks and a war bond rally nearby with T. F. Mulligan leading a parade and the high school band playing on the Public Square.

Nelsonville Mmayors Lcenses T. F. Mulligan American Legion

Nelsonville man charged with robbery assault

In Nelsonville Town Court William Tanner of Nelsonville Route 3 pleaded innocent to assault with intent to rob and was bound over to the grand jury on a $1000 bond. Tanner on parole from the Ohio Penitentiary was arrested after a taxi officer said the robbery was in progress at Shafer Wholesale House scene.

Nelsonville Guy William Tanner Tanner Shafer Powell Thompson

Rites Held for Earl Bradley Jr Drowned in Hocking River near Floodwood

Funeral services were held for 13 year old Earl Bradley Jr who drowned Friday evening while swimming in the Hocking River near his home Floodwood. Rev W M George conducted the service at Warren Funeral Home. Burial at New Lexington. Survived by father and stepmother Earl and wife. one sister Joan. half brother James Clarence. grandmother Mrs Bradley New Floodwood. grandparents Mr and Mrs G C Dunn Kenton Ohio. step grandparents Mr and Mrs Clyde Moore Athens. Relatives and friends attended the service including Mr and Mrs George Spangler Mr and Mrs Brent Neal Mr and Mrs Pearl Robinson Mr and Mrs Raymond Kessinger Thelma Dilley Miss Sarah Hutchinson Maxine Helen Moore Peggy Copeland Athens.

Nelsonville Earl Bradley Hocking Floodwood Warren W. M. George New Lexington Joan James Clarence Bradley New Floodwood G. C. Dunn Kenton, C Clyde Moore Athens George Spangler Brent Neal Pearl Robinson Raymond Kessinger New “Lexington

City Pool Opens for Summer Season in Nelsonville

The Nelsonville high school pool opens today for the summer season with daily operation through Labor Day. Principal J K Kinner is pool manager, assisted by Warley Krieg Marianne Ruble and relief guard Shirley Cranes. Guards are Mary Lou McKiddie and Paul Miller. Admission is 15 cents for pupils and 30 cents for adults, with Sunday and holiday higher. Season tickets are $3 plus tax, with a 10 percent family discount after three tickets. Season tickets available at the superintendent’s office. Merchants Association to meet at 7:30 p.m. in city hall to set summer business hours.

Nelsonville J. KK. Kinner Warley Krieg Marianne Ruble Shirley Cranes Bob Buntoff Jifequare Mary Lou McKiddie Paul Miller

Mrs. Clark Hosts Catholic Ladies Study Club Meeting

Mrs. Agnes Clark hosted the Catholic Ladies Study Club in the church hall on Tuesday evening. The program began with singing and the club creed, a reading by Mrs. Ann Bailey, and refreshments for eight members and two guests, Mrs. Florence Farfitt and Mrs. Carolyn Dalgren. Upcoming meeting set for June 12 with Mrs. Helen Noon host. Also notes social visits around Nelsonville including Basil Roberts in Zanesville, and local motions of various families.

Helen Noon

Service Men Guests And Family Notes In Local Items

Naomi Simms, Ph. M., guest of her father C S Simms at Miss Esta Cunning ham’s home. She has taught Occupational Therapy at U S Naval Hospital Seattle since last September and will head to Hawaii for duty. Letters from Pvt. Allen Wallace at Fort McClellan Ala. mention basic training started May 2 1945. Jacksonville hosts a dinner for nephew Cpl William E Mandrell recently returned from Europe. Attending were Elizabeth Mandrell Cecelia North Canton Dow McCune Nelsonville Elbert Maxwell Lena Exenkamper.

Naomi Simms C.S. Simms Esta Cunningham U. S. Naval Hospital Seattle Wash Hawaii J. W. Herrold Pearl Wallace Pvt Allen Wallace Fort McClellan Ala John Exenhamper Jacksonville Cpl William E. Mandrell Europe Elizabeth Mandrell Cecelia North Canton Dow McCune Nelsonville Elbert Maxwell Lena Exenkamper

Meet in Afternoon by Girl Scout Troop 5

Nelsonville notice says the Conking Class of Troop 5 Girl Scouts will meet Wednesday at 1 PM at Little House instead of in the evening. All girls urged to attend as future classes may be discontinued without enough attendees.

Nelsonville Girl Scouts Little House Glouster U.mlw Odd Fellows ‘Hall Adolph Pacifico Pete Philippi District No

Young Girl Dies at Home in Congo

Mary Julia Almashy age 16 died at her Congo home Sunday after a three week illness with brain fever. A Corning High School junior she is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs John Almashy and brother John Jr. Funeral services will be Wednesday at nine from St Bernards Church with Rev Anthony Tague officiating. Burial in Corning Cemetery.

United States John Figgins Glouster McCloskey General Hospital Telarns A. Tele Masons Glouster Ning jGlouster Lodge No Will -Tedrow Aduis Crooksville Con Ira Chas Tedrow Ferred Corning Mary Julia Almashy Congo Corning High School John Almashy John Jr St. Bernards Church Anthony Tague Corning Cemtery

Pupils of Mrs. Riley Present Program at High School

In GLOUSTER an audience at the high school auditorium enjoyed the first piano and voice recital by pupils of Mrs. Ethel Burwell Riley. Vocal numbers featured Barbara Sharp and others. piano solos included June Vaughn Sue Ann Harry Judy Zimmer and more with two pianos Star Dust performed by Eileen Peugh and Jane Witham.

Glouster Ethel Burwell Riley Barbara Sue Sharp Hoy Seckinger Benny Kittle Nellie Lou Phillips Lavonda, Saulers Ray Harding Ava Maria June ‘Vaughn Sue . Ann Harry Judy Zimmer Emma Viney Ethel Atlas Adrienne Craig Freda Summers

Kinney kin to attend North High graduation in Columbus

Mrs Miles Hoon and daughter Marilyn of New Marshfield and Miss Lalla Danfort of this city travel to Columbus for Betty Kinney’s North High School commencement. Mrs August Barth of New Brunswick is visiting the Kinney home en route to Sheppard Field Texas to join Lt Barth who recently returned from Europe and is completing flying training to receive his wings.

Glouster Miles Hoon Marilyn New Marshfield Lalla Danfort Columbus Betty Kinney North High School August Barth New Brunswick N. d Kinney Barth Sheppard’ Field Texas Europe France Germany

Athens woman cured of postmeal spitting by ERB HELP

A local Athens woman suffered hours after meals from a strong sour liquid and near choking. She reports her condition improved after starting ERB HELP claiming meals now digest well with no gas or spit ups. Advert suggests ERB HELP contains 12 great herbs and urges readers to try the scheme.

Athens Betts Nelsonvile Adv

Glouster Airman Cited for Atlantic Rescue Duty

Cpl John Cunningham receiving commendations for aiding in a rescue mission on the Atlantic run. He served as Flight Traffic Clerk on A-1220h aboard a ship flown by Captain Gelette, helped drop emergency kits, and sustained injuries. Letters from Lt Col B R Hassell and Col E F Gillespie praise his courage and efficiency. WSCS and union meetings announced in Glouster with dates and locations.

Cpl John Cunningham

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