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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1944
Page
2
A fragment notes a resident question about school district revenue and loan options. It mentions a person named Jes, a place possibly Bue, and a vague plan to raise funds through taxes. The text is incomplete and unclear.
Nelsonville residential solicitation reports total Red Cross contributions of 966.15 dollars with many donors listed from York Township Service Club and local streets. The piece notes some solicitors faced "duds" but praise workers for broad coverage and urgency amid wartime need. A second item approves Avon Place street resurfacing by bituminous material with funding plans, assessments, and bonds described by Athens City Council.
Gallipolis firemen were called to two grass fires Tuesday afternoon. At 1:30 p.m. they responded to the Ernest Cating home at 327 Fourth Avenue and about an hour later to Mrs. John O'Brien at 613 Third Avenue, with both blazes quickly tamed and little damage reported by Chief Walter Wise.
A plea urges readers to find a solicitor in their area who can assist and to contribute if not yet contacted or paid. It stresses the value of the services provided and encourages timely support through neighbors who can direct donations.
Nelsonville Rotary Club will elect five directors from 11 nominees at a two week upcoming meeting. Kenneth Orwiler announced the slate which includes L. B. Melching Paul Galvin H. H. Harding Ralph Cook and others. The elected directors will organize select the club president and designate a secretary treasurer for the year.
Nelsonville Ohio high school plans an all girl minstrel show in the auditorium on Friday March 17 at 8 o clock p m under direction of Dr IL BE Murphy. Donna Patton will narrate. Cast includes Mary Jack Miner Maxine Cope June Dishong and others in the black face section with a mixed chorus and Janet Cope at the piano. The program features jokes songs and specialty numbers in two parts marking the first all gun minstrel by the school.
The York Township Service Club at the American Legion building March 13 nominated officers and board members for the coming year. A $50 Red Cross gift was approved, along with a $10 church donation, and meeting times were set to 7:30 p.m. for the season.
List of local meetings and social events in Nelsonville. Business Girls Class of the Church of Christ meets at Frances Steenrod's home Thursday at 7 30 with potluck lunch. Circle No 4 of the W S C S at L R Powell home 363 W Washington St. Pythian Sisters meet March 16 at K of P Hall with potluck. G T Club meets March 16 at Eva Bush home with potluck. Victory Circle meets March 16 at C D Shafer home. Mrs Bertha Ray's children honor her birthday at 195 Adams St with family guests. Robert B Davis returns to Great Lakes after leave with parents.
Relatives and friends travel from Pittsburgh Wilson Pa Weirton and Pt Pleasant W Va Russell Ky Kananga Columbus Middleport Pomroy Racine Portland Reedsville Chester to funeral of Capt E German Friday. Rev Miller’s son dies. services led by Rev Bert O Connor Proctorville. Fred German visits from Jackson Miss. Gordon Lawrence visits parents. Mrs Frank Bigley funeral at Murraysville Church burial there. Rev E L Miller to begin meetings at Methodist Church March 26. Swans and Stanley attend funeral of Charles A Page in Williamstown W Va. Ray Riggs moves family from Columbus to F Coates residence.
Minichan, formerly of Mason and now working with the U S Engineers on the roller dam project, stays with Sam Simmons on Main Street while on government business. Also mentioned are Miriam Stultz and two children, staying in Hinton during duties. A local note recalls a statue in Egypt that sang at sunrise and sunset until toppled.
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Trowbridge marked their forty first wedding anniversary at home on Second Ave with family present except son Darrel in the Navy. Navy families and relatives from Gallipolis Crown City Columbus and Ohio gathered. several neighbors and service members were mentioned.
Walter L. Watkins a B and O railroad signal man died shortly after collapse at work in Hamden He was born in Zaleski and married Catherine Martin of Zaleski Surviving family includes wife and local relatives. Clara Prose sets home to care for mother in law Viola Prose. Other items note a March 18 Order of Eastern Stars service flag dedication and community visits by local residents.
C O Weissenburger, PT Pleasant shipyard president, critically ill with coronary ailment, rested better last night and was reported somewhat improved by family members. Doctors warned he may require extended rest of weeks due to seriousness of his condition.
Mrs. Bartow Jones and others hosted the American Association of University Women at Mrs. Jones home on Jefferson Blvd. The program on Political Science featured Mrs. Olaf Vik Mrs. Garrett Green and others. The Branch voted to support the annual fellowship drive with a gift. Ed Tuckerman now in a radio school at Camp Maxie Texas.Visits noted include Carter Franklin in Cincinnati and Mrs. J G F Johnsons family returning to Arlington Virginia. Moves and illnesses among local residents are listed.
Gilbert Deweese, a shipyard worker, reports about 100 wild geese flying northward around 3:15 p.m. yesterday near Mason. The sighting adds to early signs of spring with groundhog, robin mentions and talks of Easter storms and chestnut leaf growth.
Garden programs will continue in 1944 with strong public interest due to ongoing food concerns. The piece urges recreation value of growing vegetables, noting health benefits and enjoyment from fresh produce and garden bragging rights.
Mrs Earl Gibbs has charge of the Red Cross workroom in Point Pleasant during the absence of Mrs Gordon Jackson.
The shortest path from Omaha Nebraska to Darwin Australia would pass near Seattle Washington, indicating a Pacific route optimization rather than a direct eastward crossing. This note cites a geographic shortcut rather than a full travel plan.
Quick relief from piles promised by Peterson's Ointment with a cooling soothing formula. Advertisers claim thousands benefited over 40 years and urge immediate use with a 60 cent tube or box with applicator. Refund offered if not delighted.
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