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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1943
Page
7
At a recent board session, Nelsonville teachers received approval for the upcoming term. Discussions covered repairs and future safety measures, with emphasis on maintaining classroom readiness and student services.
Charles C L Statheny returns after six and a half months at sea and visits Nelsonville daily to swim. Before service he worked at Brooks Shoe Factory. Clifford James visits family while completing boat training at Great Lakes. Pfc Charles I Hellyer transferred from Miami to Patterson Field Ohio and spends week with mother and sister. Sam McNamee of Cotteslaire Army Air Base Coffeyville Kansas is on furlough with parents and relatives.
Nelsonville notices report local births engagements and employment moves. Kenneth Richard Woodram is welcomed by former Nelsonville residents as the couple announce a 10 percent pound son in Columbus with grandparents named. Clyde Through has moved as sexton to Greenwn Cemetery. A gambling charge is listed for Berry Osrd in a separate case.
Mrs Parker S Sniffen reports that service members on furlough should not spend time seeking ration boards for food allotments. She notes applications for rations are made with furlough requests. Period allowances are typically based on three days or nine meals, with meals during leave usually taken at the ship or station dining facilities.
Government notices outline a monthly period during which a service member will eat at least nine meals at rationed-food venues. Applications must be on a supplied form, signed by the service unit officer, listing name rank serial and address of the meal provider, plus the number of meals planned.
Three candidates were initiated at the Eagles regular meeting on Tuesday. A special election named Ward Philline as a worthy new member and plans were outlined to recruit many new members in July as a special honor for Past District Director Hayman. District Director Green spoke on membership and delinquent members, and Joe Garvin was appointed to handle the membership board. An entertainment by the Four Horsemen was announced for the last week of July.
ARRONDALE A chicken dinner was hosted Sunday June 27 at Mr and Mrs John Landis home in honor of Mrs Lucy Mair Lancaster and Mrs John Landis birthdays. Guests included Mr and Mrs George Landis, Mr and Mrs Haleider Columbus, Mrs Laucy Mair Lancaster, Mel and Mrs Woodrow Blum and daughter Pamela Ann Logan, Kenneth Lafis Akron, Barbara Jean Landis Toledo, Mr and Mrs Mire and R A Morris and daughters Marion Sue Barbara Lucille Athens Floyd Moshier Akron remines, Rome Mace and daughter Rosemond. Music by Blum Moshier McDon Mariyn Sue Morris sang with Woodrow Blum on guitar.
Dr Frank B ilsey of the Rotary Club submitted a report on a Petersen convention at St Louis of Rotary International during a Nelsonville club meeting Tuesday evening War conditions altered events and retirement of Leland I Keieg as head of the Nelson Rotary last year Prostacni's duties reassigned Piercennein Orcier was named to the office weeks ago
Nehi Bottling Company announces a campaign beginning July 1 in over 300 newspapers, including the Athens Messenger, running weekly until September’s end. President Mr. Grate says newspapers reach both men and women who seek war news and food product updates.
Pvt Harele Joe Shelton son of Mr and Mrs de Shelton left yesterday for Camp McCain after spending furlough. A chicken dinner was given in his honor at Nelsonville home on Route celebrating his eighteenth birthday. Relatives from Lancaster The Plains Nelsonville and the Shelton family attended. Also announces birth of grandson of Senator Kid Donahey and a meeting of Daughters of America officers in Nelsonville to discuss business.
Richard Carter former high school coach arrived in Independence Missouri last week with Mrs Carter. He suffered a severe attack of appendicitis and underwent an operation at Independence Hospital the day after arrival. Local friends have been advised in a letter from Mrs Carter New Home Wilber Wallace moved into their newly remodeled residence at 19 College Ave. Improvements include a modernized kitchen new bathroom replaced doorways with plaster arches and redecorating throughout.
Chauncey hosts the District No. 52 Rebekah lodge convention with delegates from Chauncey Nelsonville Athens Stewart Carbonal Murray City Jacksonite and Glouster. The event opens Thursday at 8 p.m. with instruction and features a Sodick dinner and a keynote by state officers. attendance expected from about 100 delegates.
Mrs Sylvia MeCune hosted a family gathering at her Sand Rider home to celebrate her daughter Betty Lane with refreshments including ice cream and cake. Attending were Mrs Gertie MeCune, grandson Bobby, Frank Shumway and daughter Phyllis, Wilbur MeCune and children Wilma Gladys Sammie, Vera, Shirley McCune, Betty McCune and others.
Henrietta Siddle aged 82 widow of James Siddle died Tuesday evening at her Popa Street home after a fall in health. Two sons preceded her in death. She left a son Tigner of Deanville along with half-brothers and Easter. Funeral arrangements have been completed.
Family members and friends gathered at the Osborne home on Icobs Avenue to honor a Sunday furlough visit from Inorne stationed at Ft Myers since last September. Relatives including Chauncey Osborne and others attended with grandchildren and a great grandchild in attendance.
The Ni Garden Club in Werner will make its final visit to localVictory Gardens Thursday evening. Cars with drivers will meet at Mrs. E. E. Bell's home for travel to the gardens.
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