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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1945
Page
8
Nelsonville fire officials reported the Seventh War Bond Drive total subscriptions reached 95381.25 by week end. The city quota stands at 121310 leaving 25928.15 to be sold as local workers pledge renewed effort to meet the target before the deadline.
Ensign William M. Fisher of York returns after six months combat aboard Navy support carriers piloting an Avenger torpedo plane in four missions. He earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with three gold stars and took part in battles from Luzon to Iwo Jima. Fisher plans training in Boston before resuming combat duty.
Mrs Verna Dearing of Buchtel announces the Betty Hayden wedding to Floyd Hayden of Buchtel. The ceremony was June 5 in Murray City by Justice Char les Neal with Miss Clara Conley and Willard Garner as attendants. Newlyweds reside with Bettys mother. Earl Hilleary earns petty officer first class while stationed in England and hopes home in July. Norris family returns from Dayton after a 16 day furlough. Sgt Norris heads back to Camp Blanding. Mrs James Fri visits from Bronxville after time with her father. Paul Parks, New York City, visits then returns to Great Lakes hospital for duty after 15 day leave.
Mrs. John Oral Daugherty and other Nelsonville Emblem Club members travel to Sistersville for an installation event. The group, accompanied by Mrs. Richard Hennessy, is hosted by Fall River Massiapresident, a supreme Emblem Clan officer, and plans a brief visit before returning the morning after the event.
Fragmented OCR describes a special meeting plan with references to Nelsonville and party involvement. Details are unclear but indicate a local gathering and timing around a community event. The text mentions a committee or group and venues, with references to planned activities and attendees.
Garden club notes on Canal Road improvements as season advances. Citizens praise blooming ier, renovated garage, attractive gardens, white chairs, trellises and patriotic plantings while two unnamed women plant petunias and volunteers tend grass. Trash piles noted. call to remove them and maintain the road’s renewed beauty.
Carbon Hill notices the Girls Choir will provide special music at the Church of Christ preaching service Monday at 7 30 pm Rev L E Evans will preach. Services continue each evening this week except Saturday at 7 30 pm with recurring special music inviting the public.
Mrs. Harry Keiser returns from Columbus visiting children and relatives. Barbara Lee hosts Barbara Lee and Louise after extended family trips to Midland. Cadet nurse Anna Grueser visits Hamilton with her parents. Miss Anniz Bartels’ funeral was held at the Duetfn Church with burial in Minersville Hill Cemetery. Other notices include visits by Linnie Rummel and Lula Milly, and news of Bob Hartennack’s furlough and the Grindley family home purchase.
Mrs. William Coakley of 115 Madison Street reports a burglary at her Nelsonville home. Between 4 and 10 p.m. Thursday a thief entered while she was away and stole $26 from her coat pocket. She notes prior attempted entries and mentions her husband recently died.
Nelsonville families learn of wartime reunions as brothers meet abroad. William and Donald Powell talk of June 3 and 4 together after 22 months apart in the Hawaiian Islands while Sgt Elmer Speelman in Austria reports meeting his brother Pvt John Speelman for the first time since 1941. Speelman notes discharge points and plans home, sending greetings to Ruth and Junior.
Nelsonville announces the annual meeting of St Bernard Chapter No 156 R AM at the Masonic Temple tonight at 7 30 o clock Reports of officers and committees will be given.
Pvt. Sar Vanruren, returning from overseas, visits parents in Haydenville before heading to Camp Atterbury. Friends honor Rev. and Mrs. Hinnisen as they move to Sixth Ave. Methodist Church, Lancaster. Rev. Sees appointed to Haydenville. Mrs. Sees arrives from Bartlett with family. Local visitors and memorial services noted. Bert Pollock shows improvement after illness.
Sunday gatherings included Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Swearingen and family traveling to Columbus to meet son Fred Swearingen in the U S Navy. Numerous relatives from Coolville Athens Parkersburg and Harrisville visited and dined with local families. Reverend Messinger to speak at Vanderoof Baptists Church June 17.
President Truman and top wartime officials will receive the Elks War Report to the Nation in Washington on June 14. Dr Robert South Barrett and Logan Lodge officials will present the document detailing Elks wartime activities. A delegation will accompany Barrett and visit the President.
Logan reports two honorable discharges announced by the Hocking Draft Board. William E. Smith, a former National Guardsman, was discharged May 31 at Alburn General Hospital in McKinney Texas. Jasper Delano Johnson of Nelsonville Route 2 received an honorable discharge June 1 at Darnell General Hospital in Danville Kentucky.
The June meeting of St. Matthew's Ladies Aid and Missionary Society was held at the church with Mrs. A L Heyde presiding. A separate note details a personal gift shower for bride-to-be Racine Rochester, with bridge prizes and a piano program.
Residents report service members arriving home after duty in Africa Sicily and Northern Italy. Herman Devore plans a thirty day furlough with his mother after his father John Devers died recently. Midshipman Charles Rauch visits from Annapolis with his parents. The Rauchs recently visited Pvt Jack Rauch at Fort Bragg. Eleanor Anthony hosts Rauch during visit. Dale Baumgardner arrives from Beloit for a five day leave. Boyd Baumgardner serves in the Pacific. Sgt Arthur Lindley comes from Staunton VA to Galion then Logan for a stay. Dorothy Lindley meets him and they visit. Ford Hack and wife travel to Asheville to visit Major Owen Yawland and family then return to Buckeye Lake cottage for summer. Lt G B Williams and Mrs Chris- are guests at the Ford Hack home while Williams serves at Naval Pre-flight in Chapel Hill.
Scout Troop No. 2 with leaders Mrs Artie Brimner and Mrs Joe Phillips left Sunday evening for Camp Quannecut near Rockbridge for five days. Assistant leaders Rosemary Brimner and Waney Pend accompany them. Girl scouts include Gee Gee Weinrich Jody Ogg Ann Phillips Nancy Young Marilyn Young Shirley Brandon Barbara Stallysmith Martha Lehman Marilyn Garverick Clarabell Remple Anita Columber. Camp Fire programs will be held nightly at nine and parents are welcome.
Nelsonville chapter No. 72 Order of the Eastern Star will host guest night at the Masonic Temple on Wednesday June 13. A 6:30 p.m. covered dish dinner precedes a program and social hour. Also the York Township Service Club meets tonight at 8 o'clock at the American Legion building with all members asked to attend.
Logan H. D. Arnold to chair the local Kiwanis Stud meeting Tuesday at six in the White House. A band of well known musicians will entertain with popular and old time numbers. Members are urged to bring prospective mem bers.
Stimson was arraigned in Mayor Weltner's Court Sunday morning on the charge of disturbing the peace from Saturday night. He pleaded guilty and was fined five dollars plus costs by Mayor Weltner.
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