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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1948

Page

7

Nelsonville school honors music students in outstanding assembly

The Nelsonville high school music department showcased an acclaimed assembly with awards to four-year band members led by James Gilbert. Seniors shone in county scholarship tests with Jane Hickman top among honorees, as the program featured solo performances and band numbers from both junior and senior ensembles.

Nelsonville James Gilbert Max Auflick Phyllis Dishong Kitty France Barbara Porter Joan Sheets Charles Hayden Charles Woody Bill Cooley Lelia Davis Jimmy Cope Shirley Crane Jody Shaffer Jane Raine J. K. Kinneer Jane Hickman Bob North Charles Mechem Ohio University Sally Locke Donna Kuhn Lois Jonas Martha Campbell Hawthorne Jody Shafer Elinor Call Mary Lou McKiddie Patty Mender Janie Krieg Dick Christopher Jessamine Grace Robinette Aurora Donna Gabriel Dublin Jane Shafer

Ostrex Tonic Tablets Ad Boosts Pep At Any Age

A vintage drug ad urges readers to try Ostrex Tonic Tablets to combat fatigue and a feeling of aging. It promises a younger feeling and lists a sample price of 50 cents, with availability at drug stores and Athens Pharmacy.

Athens

Local residents note family visits and new home purchases

Ardath Pierce and Ruth Nelson, Ohio University students, spent a weekend at home and Point Rock. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Zinn bought property in Hamden and plan to move this spring. A special Board meeting on the new building was held with no decision reached and another meeting planned.

Radcliff A. J. Hagerty Chris Cline Dallas Hensler S. N. Bail Ardath Pierce Ruth Nelson Ohio University Point Rock Mary Betty Trotter Thivener McLaughlin Sisters Wilkesville Ray Norton Amos Norton Norma Wellston Harry Norton Norton Bertie Williams Emma Pierce Alva Collins, Jr Dicky Price South Vienna William Long William Chauncey Mabel Bowen Wanda Jeffers Gallipolis Loretta Jeffers Charles Zinn Hamden Gladys Pierce

Powell couple attend Findlay funeral services

Mr and Mrs L R Powell travel to Findlay Ohio to attend funeral services for Mr Powell sister.

Nelsonville L. R. Powell Findlay Mr. Powell

Troop 65 Scouts Hike to State Tower in Nelsonville

Several boys from Troop 65 Boy Scouts hiked across hills to State Tower in Nelsonville. Participants included Charles Thompson, Charles Johnson, Razor Johnson, with Scoutmaster Bob Johnson leading the group.

Nelsonville Troop 65 Boy Scouts State Tower Charles Thompson Charles Johnson Razor’ Johnson Bob Johnson

East School Meets Hospital Fund Building Quota

Nelsonville report says East School has met its Mount St. Marys Hospital Fund building quota with five of eight rooms meeting quotas. A PTA sponsored bake sale earlier in the year contributed to reaching the target.

Nelsonville Mount St. Mary's Hospital PTA

Senator Promotes Oil and Gas From Coal and Shale

Senator Stanley Mechem outlined Southeastern Ohio oil and gas experiments to the Rotary Club in Nelsonville. A Bureau of Mines rep is to survey the Hocking Valley with May follow up by experts. a $60 million federal appropriation funds underground gasification and pilot plants, with work in existing plants and new sites.

Nelsonville Ohio Rotary Club Stanley Mechem Athens County Washington, D. C W U. S Bureau of Mines Hocking Valley Mechem Senator Mechem Raymond Brown D. R. Johnson

Fickel Fined for DUI in Nelsonville Mayor Court

Lawrence Kerwood Fickel of Tiffin pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated in Mayor Oral Daugherty’s court and paid a $100 fine plus costs. Arrest was by Patrolmen Max Valkinburg and Don Bumgardner. Other pleadings included Eddie Ross fined $25, several others fined $20 to $30, with some found guilty and jailed pending settlement. Bond of $28.60 forfeited.

Nelsonville Lawrence Kerwood Fickel Tiffin Oral Daugherty Max Valkinburg Don Bumgardner Eddie Ross Violet Courtney Ross Cecil Carlin Guy Fellem Johan Coleman Nelsonville Rural Cliff Pickett Athens County Robert Marsh Columbus

Second Son Is Injured

Nelsonville report states Danny Hitchings eight suffered a severe scalp wound after head impact with a wall on East School grounds Tuesday evening. He received several stitches at Hocking Valley Hospital Logan and has returned to school. His younger brother Bobby five broke a left leg Saturday on High Street in an accident involving a road drag and is also treated at Hocking Valley Hospital.

Nelsonville Danny Hitchings

Pierce Birth of a Daughter in Logan

Mr and Mrs Roland Pierce announce the birth of a daughter on March 10 at Hocking Valley Hospital Logan.

Nelsonville Roland Pierce Hocking Valley Hospital Logan

DC Vets Bonus Proposal Moves Forward

Rep Walter E Brehm leads effort to grant a federal veteran bonus for Washington DC WW II servicemen and servicewomen. The plan mirrors Ohio's program offering 10 dollars per domestic month and 15 dollars per overseas month, maxing at 400 dollars. He will seek action from the District committee before March 22 and has sponsor support from American Veterans of World War II Washington post.

Messenger Washington Bureau Washington Walter E. Brehm Logan District of Columbia House District Committee Ohio Rep Brehm Washington Post

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