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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1945

Page

12

Nelsonville drives toward War Loan as quota lags

The Nelsonville drive reports total sales of 116450 toward a 121310 quota for the Seventh War Loan. Ralph Cook, chair, notes remaining 4860 to be sold. Mrs. William Campbell announces the drive's chair. residents urged to buy bonds, as solicitors will call.

Nelsonville John Williams Starr-Jackson Coal Co Coonville Ralph Cook William Campbell Ards Ward

Flag Day observance urged by D A R in Welsonville

In Welsonville on Flag Day June 14 Elizabeth Dew Chapler of the D A R urges residents to display the flag at all homes and places of business to honor the anniversary and foster widespread patriotism.

Welsonville Elizabeth Ne Dew Chapler D.ar

Soldier To Return From Overseas

Mrs Bette eGrath of Nelsonville Route 1 receives word from husband Pfe Lester R McGrath that he expects to be home soon after serving 16 months overseas. They have a 16 months old son Leslie Michael whom Pfe McGrath has never seen. Mrs McGrath lives with her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Hemrick.

Nelsonville Bette eGrath Lester R. McGrath Tyre Pfe McGrath eGrath Eslie Michael

Peterns Ointment Offers Quick Relief for Eczema

An advertisement claims Peterns Ointment eases itching from eczema pimples and red blotches. It also treats tired itchy feet and between toes with a money back guarantee if not delighted. Sold by all druggists for 33 cents.

Peterson Ady

City Funds Reported By Auditor

Nelsonville city finances show total funds of 57 308.95 as of May 31 1945 per city auditor Mrs Helen DeVore. May saw receipts 19 787.99 and disbursements 9 455.94 with notable fund balances including general 10 139.63 light plant 21 600.27 water 8 751.24 gasoline tax 4 138.08 auto tax 5 282.15 sewer 4 680.58 and deposits 552 in light, 2 165 in water.

Nelsonville Helen DeVore Ight

Chapter Officers Elected by Masons at Nelsonville Meet

Nelsonville St Bernard Charter 156 elected officers for the ensuing year at the annual meeting in the Masonic Temple. Elected were C D Crawford high priest Malvern Wilson king H E Wilson scribe H H Jackson captain of hosts H H Harding principal sojourner and treasurer B R Sayers secretary R Cook royal arch captain Leonard Powell grand master 3d veil Charles Skafer grand master 2d veil Amos Pollock grand master 1st veil Clarence Farrow sen finet Waller Woll trustee for three years Officers to be installed at a later meeting.

Nelsonville St. Bernard RAM Masonic Temple C. D. Crawford Malvern Wilson H. E. Willson H. H. Jackson H. H. Harding BR. F Sayers R. ©. Cook Royal Arch Leonard Powell Charles Skafer Amos Pollock Clarence Farrow Waller Woll

Nelsonville Soldier Recalls WWII Battle Front From Germany

Nelsonville Sgt J Reed writes parents from Germany dated May 23 detailing travel from Camp Shanks aboard James Parker October 14 1944 to battles across Europe. He describes crossings the Atlantic south along Florida Bermuda Africa to Marseille illness seas rough seas to Gambsheim near Strasbourg winter battles at Haguenau Bitche Anzio comparison and Rhine crossing near Frankfurt final advance with Patton’s Third Army before war’s end. Reed attached to 94th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron Mechanized.

Nelsonville Bill) Reed John Read Germany Bill Camp Shanks N.Y James Parker Atlantic Florida Bermuda Africa Straits of Gibraltar Mediterranean Sea Marseilles Ares France Epinal Hoerdt Gambshein Rhine Strassburg Hagneau Ebirche Voges Bitche Anzio 7Th Army Wessenberg Siegfried Line Rhines Frankfurt O.K Div Air Corps Nurn Berg Patten Third Army Patton Danube Spt Reed 94Th Cavalry

To Observe Thursday Half Holiday in Nelsonville Stores

Merchants Association affiliated retailers in Nelsonville will close Thursday afternoon June 14 under a new rule. Local shops will observe the half holiday every Thursday except when Friday is a legal holiday.

Nelsonville Merchants Association

Nelsonville Social Notes and Arizona Wedding Briefs

Nelsonville social items report a Kay Frances Gillilan birthday party with a pink and white theme and guests list, plus the marriage of Cpl. Charles E. Pedigo to Mary H. Bunger in Phoenix with a five day honeymoon. Also notes on local residents’ activities, licenses, travels, and a mayoral fine for intoxication.

Sonny Sissy Tommy Lovsey Alfred Oscar Deal Norma Joan Tryon Lowell Gilldan Bobby ‘Lynn ‘Taylor Ruth Linda Backus Kay Frances Gillilan Oscar Lovsey R. M. Gillan Elmer Beitelsehies Charles Hart Roy Arbell Gladys McCellan Garnet Smith Emma ‘Deal Julia Taylor Mar‘cella Gillan Robert Gillian Arizona Cpl Charles E. Pedigo Sylvia M. Pedigo Cross St Mary H. Bunger Ewart L.bunger Phoenix James Gruthfield First Methodist Church Pedigo Kingman Army Air Forces

Glouster Area Servicemen Share Homebound Moments

Cpl Rolland Higgins and Pfe Elton Swart, both from Glouster, met at a German camp after traveling just 10 miles apart marking their first reunion since enlistment. Higgins, a cook, enjoyed a supper Swart described as the best since joining the army. Higgins has 80 points and hopes to be home soon. Also, Sgt John Spain, son of Mr and Mrs Joe Spain, arrived in Glouster for a 30 day leave from the Pacific area before reporting to the West Coast.

Cpl Rolland Higging Fred Higgins Pfe Elton Swart Glouster Cpl. Higgins Pfe. Swart Higgins Germany Siir John Spain Joe Spain Pacific Area West Coast

Scouts To Sell Bonds In Glouster Drive

In Glouster a bond sale plan divided the village into zones but Boy and Girl Scouts are free to sell anywhere. Several scouts are canvassing for bonds. Ethel Atlas reports sales totaling $1B18.75.

Glouster Ethel Atlas

Laurelville Man Injured in Fall at Courthouse Entrance

Laurelville George Notestone aged 68 from Laurelville Route 1 was injured Tuesday afternoon when he fell at the Courthouse entrance on Market Street. He waited in a physician's office, grew faint, and went outside. Lacerations above the right eye required several stitches.

Logan George Notestone Laurelville Market St Notestone

Retired Minister Dies at 73

Logan Rev Jacob A Good 73 a recently retired minister died at his home north of Logan Monday He came to Logan from Allen County years ago owned a small farm and served the Mennonite Church on Route 312 He was ill for three weeks Survived by three daughters Mrs Chester Norris Mrs Laura Brennaman both of Logan RFD and Mrs Smiley George of Webster City Iowa and three sons Pearley Delphos Ellis Logan RFD and Dr Virgil Good Cincinnati One sister Mrs Lydia Mumaw Elkhart Ind Funeral at Mennonite Church 2 30 p m Thursday Rev N E Troyer West Liberty officiating Burial by Leonard in adjoining cemetery

Logan Jacob A. Good Allen County Good Route 312 Chester Norris Laura Brennaman Logan Rfd Smiley George Webster City Iowa Pearley Delphos Ellis Virgil Good Cincinnati Jone Lydia Mumaw Elshart Ind Mennonite Church N. E. Troyer West Liberty Leonard

Glouster Hosts OES Past Matrons Meeting and Social

Mrs H F Kittle and Mrs Alfred Howard entertained the Past Matrons Association of The Thea Chapter OES in Ma sonic Hall. Mary Hawk presided and announced July 6 as next meeting with joint hosts. Program featured songs readings and a social hour with homemade cake ice cream and coffee served to members. Future club notices include Garden Club meeting Thursday at Mrs Emmett Eddy and Loyal Daughters Class of the Church of Christ meeting Friday at Mrs Ernest Jones.

Carl Antle M. M. Brysson Mary Hawk Alfred Howard Lena E. Davis Hila McDonald Victoria Swett W. W. Wallace C. B.vernon Donald Howard Church of Christ Ernest Jones Sumnmitt St

Downpours Cause City Flooding and Basement Flooding

Monday's four heavy downpours hit Glouster causing rapid runoff in Main Street and flooding basements. Water backed up on Republic Ave and Madison St as a clogged sewer failed to handle the surge, creating a small lake and forcing residents to clean mud and debris. A city crew searched for the sewer blockage while water remained above the creek line until the flood subsided.

Glouster Republic Ave Madison St Tewh

Mrs Rosella Dunn Dies at Son's Home

Mrs Rosella Dunn aged 71 died Tuesday at the home of her son Joseph Dunn in West Logan. Surviving are three sons Guy Elmer Sellars and a daughter Mrs Sarah Doyle plus others named Betseyee Sadie Klinger and Elizabeth Hammers. Funeral plans not yet set with body at Leon Baptist Republic Ave funeral home pending arrangements.

Logan Rosella Dunn Joseph Dunn West Logan Guy California Elmer Girard Ohio Sellars Sarah Doyle Nashport Ces Betseyee Sadie Klinger Rooksville Elizabeth Hammers En Cane Peethas Amos King Lincoln Leon Betty Hall Republic Ave Ard

Maintenance Employes Hold Meeting Friday

Maintenance of way employees of the State Highway Dept will hold their regular meeting Friday the 15th at 8 p.m. at the D. of A. hall. F. M. Crance, general chairman, will be present. Chester Blake, secretary and treasurer, urges all members to attend.

Tenderfoot School Ends and Salvage Drive Planned

Tenderfoot school closes Thursday evening with a session from 8 to 9 30 p m in the Boy Scout room. A salvage drive follows, with Scouts collecting from 9 a m. Paper remains a priority. Call L-177 43 Spring St to arrange pickup of salvage.

Tenderfoot Boy Scout Room Glouster Spring St

Aged Resident of Oakfield Dies Sunday

Rosie Levine Fox age 85 died at her daughter Mrs William Mounts Oakfield Sunday born in West Virginia Survived by son Albert Moran Oakfield daughter Mrs William Mounts Oakfield six grandchildren one great grandchild and several step children Funeral held Tuesday at Advent Christian Church Millertown Rev J M McDonald officiated burial in Millertown Cemetery

Oakfield Corning Rosie Levine Fox William Mounts West Virginia Albert Moran Melvin Fox William Fox Trimbie Charles Fox Newark Alberta Beetle L. Z. McArty Columbia Advent Christian Church Millertown J M McDonald Bishopville

Garden Club To Meet Thursday Evening In Glouster

Garden Club will meet at the home of Mrs Emmett Eddy Thursday evening at 730 oclock A display of roses will be exhibited and each member is asked to bring roses for the meeting Mr and Mrs Gla stone Brunton Madison Street had Sunday dinner guests Mrs Bruntons parents Mr and Mrs E C Shirkey of Jacksonville

Garden Club Emmett Eddy Broad Street Louster Willard Skinner Pacific Jud Skinner Battle Creek Mich Glouster Glouster—Garden Club Mrs. Glastone Brunton Madison Street

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