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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1945

Page

11

Nelsonville Club Sees Pictures Of Ohio Wild Tile In Service

A letter from Lewis Keplar accompanies a clipping about The Sulliv ans ship serving as a Good Samaritan. The Sullivans, named for five Iowa brothers, has aided batlle casualties during World War II and was cited by the Navy Public Relations office for rescues in 15 months. Also noted are Sgt Max K Sniffen and family visiting from Fayette Street before moving to West Chicago where Mrs Sniffen and Robert will reside. Sniffen faces overseas duty as he reports to a western embarkation point.

Sullivans Fayette St Sniffen Chicago

Rotarians Hear Ohio Wildlife Conservation Talk

Nelsonville Rotary Club viewing of The Romance of Ohio Waters featured Ohio Conservation Department experts John Pelton and Randall Rhoades. Pelton outlined fish propagation, noting three quarters of Ohio waters' fish come from six families, with bass, perch, sunfish, bluegill, eel and catfish shown. The bird reel highlighted thrushes such as robin, bluebird and woods thrush. Both speakers have been assisting at Lake Alma on conservation efforts.

Nelsonville Ohio Pelton Randall Rhoades

Nelsonville Social Notes Births and Weddings Update

Nelsonville social column reports the birth of a daughter Mary Kat Lo to Mr and Mrs Robert White and other family notices. The text notes Rebecca Ann Rosser Meyer marriage to Edward E Rosser Jr with ceremony at the Little Chapel of the Sacred Heart in Pittsburgh and a honeymoon trip. Families from Dunbar Charleston Columbus and Athens are listed with relatives visiting and hosting events.

Nelsonville Edward E. Rosser Joseph Majercak Charleston W. Va Annebelle Bunsey Jing Rebecca Ann Good Samaritan Robert Jerome Meyer Satpital Dayton Oscar Bussey Joseph Majero Bonifacecak Pittsburgh South Pa- Heart Jessie Miss Rosser Porter Schively Colbert Rolland S. Sayre Frank Congi Georg Rad Dennis Af Buchtel Columbus Martha Bauer Elizabeth Whyte Regina Whyte Bernadean Watkins Mary Kat Lo Vicki Mary Lou Jody Shafer McKidd Andj Robert White Rat Robert Miami Fla Melsonville Leo White Charles Athens-Amesville White Cross

Eastern Star Lodge Plans Church Visit in June

Eudora Chapter No. 720 EB 8 held at the Masonic Temple resolved to attend the First Presbyterian Church service on Sunday June 17. Members should meet at Mrs. W. W. Warren’s home by 10 15 a m. A Flag Day program by Mrs. Elizabeth Murphy closed the meeting. Next year the chapter marks 50 years and preparations for a suitable observance began.

Nelsonville Eudora Masonic Temple First Presbyterian W. W. Warren Elizabeth Murphy

Local Notes From Nelsonville and Obetz Get-Togethers

Miss Nellie Dennis of Obetz spent two weeks with Betty Robey. Mrs. Wilbur McDaniel and her son visited Reno White’s family. Charles Robey vacationing in Columbus. Howard Méchel and Robey relatives joined Ralph Robey’s family for Sunday. Monthly events announce Young People meetings at 6 30 p m and church services at 7 30 p m with neighborhood council Monday evenings.

Nelsonville Nellie Dennis Obetz Betty Robey Wilbur McDaniel Reno White Charles Robey Columbus Howard Méchel Mr. Robeys Ralph Robey Rehhurch

Soldier's wartime notes from Europe reveal Rhine crossing and invasions

Sgt. Denver Frank describes U S Army Engineering unit actions in North Africa Sicily Italy France and Germany. He recalls crossing the Rhine at Worms and Bitche fortifications with mines dragon teeth and booby traps. He details dates from Oct 15 1942 to Aug 15 1944 and notes his post near Landsberg Germany after Naples Salerno Anzio Sicily and southern France operations.

Nelsonville Carl Frank Nelsonville Rt. 2 Denver Frank North Africa Sicily Italy France Germany U.S. Army Rhine Worms Bitche Tunisia Licota Salérno Naples Anzio Frank Landsberg Munich

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