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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1947

Page

2

Auditor Distributes Auto Tag Supplies Opens March 10

Nelsonville reports John Scott traveling auditor for the Bureau of Motor Vehicles distributed supplies at Ed C. Evans deputy registrar’s office. The 1947 automobile license tag sale opens March 10 and starting that date the sale of driver’s licenses moves to new deputy registrar offices.

Nelsonville John Scott Arietta Bureau of Motor Vehicles Ed C. Evans Eputy

York Grange Meeting At Hall Friday Night

York Grange will meet at the Grange Hall Friday night. Serving committees for the year will be arranged. Candidates will be initiated in the first and second degrees. A pot luck supper will be served and members are asked to bring their favorite dish.

Nelsonville York Grange Grange Hall

Nelsonville 11 Youths Register For Duty

Under the National Draft Act area draft board 2 lists 11 area youths registering on 18th birthdays in February. Names include Carl Edgar Jenkins Fred Ancil Cole Gerald Donald Meek Herman Ellis Richard Zeanas Albert Crippen Richard Eugene Kelley Fred Leslie Searles Wilbur Russell Windland Emmett Marvin Blake Gerald Pete Keck and Thomas John Sheskey with home routes and streets noted.

Nelsonville Athens County Selective Service Board Carl Edgar Jenkins Mineral Fred Ancil Cole Coolville Herman Ellis Richard Albany Zeanas Albert Crippen Stewart Richard Eugene Kelley E. Franklin St Fred Leslie Searles Wilbur Russell Windland Guysville Emmett Marvin Blake Gerald Pete Keck Thomas John Sheskey Buchtel

Memorial plan backed by Legion and Monday meeting

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan 229 American Legion backs the proposed industrial memorial building and endorses the Daniels Cramer Bill for higher teacher pay. Commander Wilbur D. Mender warns against communist influence and stresses a decent minimum wage to retain teachers.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion Earl Hilleary Wilbur D. Mender Hollis Tucker Legion Home

School Bill Is Endorsed by Roosevelt Club

Nelsonville York Township Roosevelt Club of Athens County voted Sunday to support passage of the Daniels-Cramer Bill. The resolution cited Ohio ranking 14th in per-child education funding and 39th in public education expenditure as a reason for backing the bill. Officers were re-elected: Grover Lewis, chairman. B. C. Day, vice-chairman. Floyd Brown, secretary-treasurer. A bake sale benefited the event with music by Richard Forrest and Harley Jeffrey. The next meeting is Easter Sunday, April 6.

Nelsonville York Township Roosevelt Club Athens County Nelsonville Legion Floyd Brown Ohio Grover Lewis B. C. Day Richard Forrest Harley Jeffrey

Betts Baby Born in Nelsonville with Family Tabled

Mr and Mrs Frank Betts Jr announce the birth of an eight and a half pound daughter Marsha Lou at Hocking Valley Hospital on March 2. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Frank Betts and Mrs Fred Myers of Ravenna.

Nelsonville Frank Betts, Jr Marsha Lou Hocking Valley Hospital Frank Betts This City Fred Myers Ravenna

Intoxication Charges Bring Fines to Two Men

Nelsonville report shows Edward D. Ross pleaded guilty to intoxication before Mayor Oral Daugherty and was fined 30 dollars plus costs. Carbondale resident John Johnson pleaded guilty on arraignment and received a 25 dollar fine plus costs.

Nelsonville Oral Daugherty Edward D. Ross John Johnson Carbondale

F and M Lodge Honored at Nelsonville Ceremony

About 100 members and guests attended Philodorian Lodge No. 157 F and AM dinner and annual inspection at the Masonic Temple in Nelsonville. The master mason's degree was conferred by Raymond Raine. J A Hayes praised the lodge for ritual excellence. Joe Figgins received the past master's jewel. visitors came from Columbus Glouster Athens Guysville Trimble New Marshfield and McConnellsville.

Nelsonville Philodorian Lodge F&am Masonic Temple Eastern Star Raymond Raine J.A. Hayes McConnelsville Joe Figgins Homer H. Harding Roy H. Sayers Columbus Glouster Athens Guysville Trimble New Marshfield McConnellsville

Glouster Personalities Share Weekend Visits Across Ohio

Glouster residents host and visit relatives in Cleveland Trimble Charleston and Akron over a weekend. Families include Phillips Jones Dyer Vernon Norris Jewell LaFollett and Armstrong with trips to Dayton and Veterans Hospital noted.

C. P. Gallagher Middleport Jessie Sharp Akron Harold Vernon Bess Norris Charley Vernon Robert Jones Cleveland George Tivner Corning Hobart Jewell Dayton Veterans Hospital Jewell John LaFollett William LaFollett Aileen Rita

Hogs and cattle steer gains dominate Cincinnati market report

Markets in Cincinnati show hog prices unsettled with bids about 29.00 to 29.25 for 160-250 lb hogs and early bids down 50 cents. Cattle and calves remain active with higher values. 900 lb yearlings at 23.00, 800 lb mixed lots 22.50, steers and heifers 19.00-22.00, beef cows 12.50-18.00, bulls up to 17.00, sausage bulls 16.75, and dealers bidding up about 50 cents. Sheep steady at 50.

Cincinnati

Market prices for eggs poultry butter and potatoes

The column lists consumer graded egg prices including U S AA large 49 48 and 45 for various grades, poultry items with weights and prices, turkeys with weights and prices, butter wholesale prices per pound, butterfat premiums, and potato price range 2.50 to 3.60.

U. S

Memorial Of Eagles Discussed At Nelsonville Meeting

Nelsonville Eagles in session Tuesday night discussed the Grand Lodge Memorial Foundation. Earl Schob urged a large memorial class and Walter Swain named a committee to secure new applications for the quarterly quota by end of March. Next district meeting set for Corning March 9. Grand worthy president to visit Zanesville Avenue March 14. Amby Armbruster’s orchestra to provide music for a dance March 8 from 9 to 1 at Nelsonville lodge hall. 70 members attended.

Nelsonville Earl Schob Marietta Nelsonville Eagles Grand Lodge Aerie Walter Swain Corning Zanesville

Nelsonville Couple Announces Daughter Catherine Zehm to Omar Brooks Zehm

Mr. and Mrs. Gene Wolf of 1038 Chestnut St Ludlow Ohio announce the marriage of their daughter Catherine to Omar Brooks Zehm grandson of Mrs. Charles O Brooks of New Matamoras Ohio. The ceremony occurred February 1 at the First Christian Church parsonage in Ludlow. The couple will reside in New Lexington. Catherine is a teacher in Upper Arlington schools and Zehm recently discharged from the U. S. Army and now works as a distributor for Standard Oil in Perry County.

Nelsonville Gene Wolf Chestnut St Catherine Omar Brooks Zehm Charles O. Brooks New Matamoras Ohio Arthur T. Tipton First Christian Church Ludlow H. H. Mathews New Lexington Zehm Upper Arlington U. S. Army Standard Oil Co Perry County

John H. McNabb Dies at 76 in The Plains

Nelsonville Ohio obituary notes John H. McNabb 76 died Tuesday at home in The Plains after weeks of failing health. He is survived by his wife Blanche. Body moved to Stout funeral home for arrangements.

Nelsonville John H. McNabb the Plains Blanche Stout Funeral Home

Nelsonville Seniors To Take Examinations

Eight Nelsonville High School seniors are selected for senior scholarship tests at Ohio University on March 8. Topics include social science math science English and reading comprehension. Students listed are Billie Ann Bartoe Kate Johnson Marcia Dexter Conrad Nancy Krieg Bob Parks Joe Bob Stratton Bill Ross and Lloyd Gibbons.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Ohio University Billie Ann Bartoe Kate Johnson Marcia Dexter Conrad Nancy Krieg Bob Parks Joe Bob Stratton Bill Ross Lloyd Gibbons

Rogers Memorial Class To Meet At Church Thursday

The Rogers Memorial Class of the Methodist Church will gather in the church social rooms Thursday at 7 30 p m All men of the church and others interested are invited to attend.

Ers Rog Ster Rogers Memorial Methodist Church

Youth Center Plans Friday Public Games Party

GLOUSTER The Youth Center organization will hold a public games party Friday at 7 30 p m in the American Legion Hall. Remodeling of the Madison Street school building long room on the upper floor has begun with youths supervised by adults. A partition was removed and the room cleaned. flooring will be sanded and varnished, with occupancy anticipated in a few weeks.

Glouster Youth Center American Legion Hall Madison Street

Junior Progressive Study Club Plans Easter Sale

The GLOUSTER group met at Mrs. Richard Simcox’s Broad St home with Mrs. Glenn McDonald in charge in the president’s absence. Members voted to donate $5 each to the Red Cross and the Boy Scouts and set April 5 for an Easter egg sale. They also fundraise for playground equipment and a Youth Center, selling Every Day Greeting Cards pastry cloths and dusting paper. Officers elected include McDonald president Jones vice president Patton recording secretary Sellars corresponding secretary Binderbasin treasurer Grubbs parliamentarian and Darling pianist. Frances Thomas presented a paper on Polio and a discussion followed on a Sister Kenney book and film.

Glouster Progressive Study Club Richard Simcox Broad St Glenn McDonald Red Cross Boy Scouts Eugene Jones Charles Patton Clyde Sellars Helene Binderbasin Enlon Grubbs Ralph Darling Frances Thomas Kenney Lee Settles Willis Blower Steve Emory Enlow Grubbs Donald Teater Ben Swartz Edna Binderbasin Helen Binderbasin Robert Angle James Settles Ben Vaughan Simcom

Women of the Moose Initiate Candidates in Glouster

The Women of the Moose Chapter 244 met in Moose Hall in Glouster. Several candidates were initiated. The Ritual Committee presented a program including a tap dance, piano duet, saxophone solo, a novelty act, vocal performance, and a talk by Neil Roberts. A hat sale and potluck luncheon followed.

Glouster Women of the Moose Moose Hall Jayne Ann Jarvis Donna Parker Jayne Witham Margaret Grubbs Jack Sabra Dunlap Caryl Cunningham Neil Roberts Glouster High School Florence Witham

Farmer Goes on Trial in Killing of Three Dogs

Perry Stout 53, a farmer near Circleville, faced trial on a charge of malicious destruction of property for shooting three hunting dogs valued at $625. The owners said the dogs were killed without warning on January 15 as they chased a raccoon.

Circleville Perry Stout Near Here Stout

Glouster Band To Receive New Uniforms

Glouster Bandboosters Club votes to buy 40 band uniforms for about 2000 dollars. Committee to select uniforms includes J Richard Simcox and several mothers. Uniforms expected in 12 weeks for the July 3 4 5 celebration. summer band instruction funded by the board of education and club.

Glouster Lawrence Colbert J. Richard Simcox Herman Atlas Ray White James Settles William Muerth Mr. Simcox Board of Education Bandboosters Club

Trimble Red Cross Workers Are Listed

Mrs. Lowell Burnell chairs Trimble Township Red Cross drive and adds canvassers for March. The list includes Mrs. John Henry, Mrs. Alfred Morris, Mrs. John R. Clark, Miss Rachel Murray, Mrs. H. T. Rainey, Mrs. Isaac Vaughn, Mary McCann McMillan, Mrs. Anna Paskievitch, Mrs. Evan Morgan, Mrs. Edna Embrey, Thelma Chappele ar, Marcella Brown, Florence Sellars, Elizabeth Beshara, Mrs. H. A. Rogers, Lola Gillett, Matty Morris, Mrs. Daryl Morris, Mrs. Eli Westfall, and Mrs. Wilma McDonald.

Mary McCann McMillan Anna Paskievitch Evan Morgan Edna Embrey Thelma Chappelear Marcella Brown Florence Sellars Elizabeth Beshara H. A. Rogers Lola Gillett Matty Morris Daryl Morris Eli Westfall Wilma McDonald

Mrs McKee Honored Before Move at Lodge Farewell

Mrs Elizabeth McKee was honored at a farewell party held by the GLOUSTER Marcellite Rebe kah Lodge in Odd Fellows Hall Saturday evening. Refreshments were served to about 40 members as she prepares to move to Columbus.

Glouster — Marcellite Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Elizabeth McKee Columbus

Beal Jr. Returns Home After Austrian Post

Pfc. Simmons W. Beal Jr. arrives at his Glouster area home after ten months stationed in Salzburg Austria. He expects discharge about March 16. He visited Mr. and Mrs. Oris McGee and daughter Sherry on Sunday.

Glouster Simmons W. Beal, Jr Salzburg Austria Oris McGee Sherry

Miss Esta Cunningham Admitted for Surgery at White Cross

Miss Esta Cunningham entered White Cross Hospital Tuesday for surgery. Former Glouster High School teacher, she resigned in December on her physician’s advice after months of illness beginning in January. She was taken to Columbus by Neil Roberts, a resident of her home.

Glouster Esta Cunningham White Cross Hospital

Glouster Alumni to Elect Officers at Tonight Meeting

Glouster High School Alumni Association will meet at 7 30 p m in the high school building to elect officers for the coming year.

Glouster Glouster High School

Scout Troop 64 to Meet Tonight at Christian Church

Nelsonville Boy Scout Troop 64 will meet at the Christian Church at 7 p.m. All boys ages 12 and older are welcome to attend.

Nelsonville Christian Church

Auxiliary Meet Slated by American Legion

The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion will hold a business session and games at the American Legion Hall Thursday at 7 p m. Local members are invited to attend and participate in the planned activities.

Glouster Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion American Legion Hall

Peterson's Ointment ad promises quick relief for piles

Act now for fast relief from piles with Peterson's Ointment. The cooling soothing formula has aided thousands for 40 years and is available in 35c boxes or 60c tubes with applicator. Money back if not satisfied.

Peterson

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