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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1948

Page

6

Nelsonville Band Expands to 75 Players with New Uniforms

James Gilbert reports to the Rotary Club on Nelsonville high school band growth from 50 to 75 pieces. The Band Boosters authorized $2,000 for new instruments and 25 more uniforms, with Mayor Daugherty noting the ten year old attire. New uniforms are ordered and due in about a month as students earn advanced ratings and prepare for the Southeastern Ohio Music Festival.

Nelsonville Rotary Club James Gilbert Board of Education Oral Daugherty Regalia Gilbert Boosters Athens Logan

FASTEETH makes dentures fit firmer and odor free

Advertisement claims FASTEETH powder keeps false teeth securely in place and reduces denture odor. It promises non acidic formula that does not sour and can be purchased at drug stores.

Scouters Meet New Hocking District Field Scout Chief

Nelsonville group of local scouters met Joe Mihalka new field scout executive for Hock Hocking District in the Knights of Pythias lounge. Neighborhood Commissioner Leonard Powell Tom Lax Scoutmaster Robert Wilson and others discussed annual plans and a finance drive. Mihalka, a recent graduate of the national scout leaders training school, will work in the Athens and Meigs County district.

Nelsonville Boy Scout Joe Mihalka Hock-Hocking Knights of Pythias Lodge Leonard Powell Tom Lax Robert Wilson Bob Johnson Wilber D. Mender Mihalka National Scout Leaders Training School Athens and Meigs County

Practice of veterinary medicine origins in France

The encyclopedia Britannica notes that veterinary medicine and surgery began in France to treat injured horses from war, highlighting early veterinary science.

France

Fourth Benefit To Be Friday In Auditorium

Twenty two Ohio University students will present Nelsonville High School's fourth benefit assembly Friday afternoon in the local school auditorium. The program includes two puppet shows a magic act dances tumbling and a vocal quartet with Sharon Betts majorette singing and the high school band performing. The event begins at 2 30 p m and proceeds go to the Mount St Mary Hospital school pledge.

Nelsonville Ohio University Nelsonville High School Sharon Betts Mount St. Mary Hospital

Local Notes and Visits Around Yellow Town Area

Mrs. S. C. Halley was called to Akron for her daughter Mrs. A. D. Dorsey’s illness. Eliza Groves and Glydus of Gallipolis visited Sunday school and relatives. Linsey Connell visited cousin J. A. Brothers. Gus Kritner returned from wintering in Wisconsin Chicago and Columbus. Nellie Topping of Bidwell stayed with Anna Topping. Enos Lockado of The Plains visited nephew Harold Lockado. Ray Grover was taken to Holzer Hospital after sudden illness. Mr. and Mrs. Shuman Kemper moved to J. W. McClish house. Abner Clouch bought L. A. Lawless farm. Lawless plans to move to Mrs. Fanny Cramer’s home. Mrs. Raymond Fisher of Vinton visited her mother Anna Topping. Mrs. Seymour Lawless.

Eliza Groves Glydus Gallipolis Linsey Connell Yellow Town J. A. Brothers Gus Kritner Wisconsin Chicago Columbus Nellie Topping Bidwell Anna Topping Enos Lockado the Plains Harold Lockado Ray Grover Holzer Hospital Shuman Kemper J. W. McClish Abner Clouch L. A

Community Greetings and Family Visits Across Prattsville Area

Mr and Mrs Robert Martin Barberton attended the funeral of Aaron Martin McArthur. The Maces moved to the home of James Mace. Cecil Martin of Columbus visited his parents. Eldin Daugherty Hollister funeral attended by Bessie Morris Margaret Daugherty and Paul. Athens visitors included George Death Fannie Daft Edna Dearth. Guests of Nathan Allman included John Allman Murrell Peters. Forrest Dearth hosted Hazel Trout Deloris Barber Camay and Allen New Marshfield and Don Simms Creola. Pearl Martin visited by Eugene Martin. Luster West Chillicothe visited Bundy Perry and Edna Dearth.

Prattsville Robert Martin Barberton Aaron Martin McArthur Merrill Mace Mace James Mace Cecil Columbus Bessie Morris Margaret Daugherty Paul Eldin Daugherty Hollister George Death Eugene Martin Luster West Chillicothe Bundy Perry Edna Dearth

Boy Scout Troop 65 Holds Panther Patrol Meeting

Panther Patrol of Troop 65 met Monday evening under Dick Hubbard with a review of tender foot and second class requirements. Keplar led announcements and a game session followed a hike last Saturday including Ray Johnson, Bill Wendell, Sonny Keplar, Jim Maurer, Lowell Bolen, Dick Hubbard, Jack McNabb, Kenny Bumgardner, and King Kelley, accompanied by assistant scoutmaster Bob Johnson.

Nelsonville Panther Patrol Troop 65 Boy Scouts Dick Hubbard Keplar Ray Johnson Bill Wendell Sonny Keplar Jim Maurer Lowell Bolen Jack McNabb Kenny Bumgardner King Kelley Bob Johnson

Local families and visitors gather across the region

Teddy Hilaman attends Florida State College in Tallahassee and spends days with his parents. The Niceswangers visit Crooksville kin. Rosseau, Chesterville, and Thornville residents host relatives weekend and celebrate birthdays. Lon Graham’s Iowa brother in critical condition. Williams family travels between Columbus and home. several injuries and illnesses noted among local residents.

Pennsville Teddy Hilaman Florida State College Tallahassee W. T. Hilaman Dallas Niceswanger Crooksville John McIntortf Lena McPeak Audrey Rosseau Maude Kinsey Russell Best Canton Timken Roller Bearing Co Rossie Davis Lara Wymer Minnie Deweese Bill Hilaman Rebekah Lodge Chesterhill Paul Wood Nanci van Fossen Albert Abel John G. Walter Harry Bracaus Thornville Don Woodward Huntington W. Va T. J. Masterson James Watts Anna Masterson Myers van Fossen David Fitch Frank Fitch Etta Hallet Golda van Fossen

Eagle pledge lifts Mount St Mary Hospital Fund total to 162000

Nelsonville citizens push the Mount St. Mary Hospital Fund to a final total near 162000 after a $5000 pledge by Nelsonville Aerie No 391 Fraternal Order of Eagles and additional gifts from local and out of town supporters. General Chairman George Bateman said payments are being met promptly with many paying in full. Local subscriptions rise toward the city’s 130000 goal, with city leaders highlighted by Mayor Oral Daugherty.

Nelsonville Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Aerie Order of Eagles Eagles’ Grand Lodge Watson Wolfe Oral Daugherty Mount St. Mary Columbus Loyal Order of Moose Glouster Athens Bottling Works, Inc Athens Louise Hyde Stilson Worthington George Bateman

Dupler Dupler nuptials set in Cleveland Baptist Church

Nelsonville social notes report the marriage of Warren K. Dupler to Helen Dupler in Cleveland on February 28. Bride in blue crepe with pink accessories. attendants included Mrs Richard Verical and others. Dupler family ties to Murray City and Nelsonville, with schooling at Carbon Hill and Murray City High School. Warren Dupler served 17 months in the Army Air Forces in India and works for Western Lake Erie railroad.

Morris Dupler Murray City Warren K. Dupler Helen Dupler Oscar Dupler Nelsonville Baptist Cleveland Richard Verical Richard Veri Cal Molly Verical of Honor Richard Verical Duart Dupler Carbon Hill High School Borden Milk Co Murray City High School Army Air Forces India Western Lake Erie Railroad

Mrs Winfield Scott and Irene Scott Visit Columbus Friends

Mrs Winfield Scott and her daughter Miss Irene Scott of Columbus spent Tuesday here with W Le Powell and his son Lewis Powell of FE Columbus Street. Mrs Howard Phillips of Washington DC accompanied them.

Winfield Scott Irene Scott Columbus Howard Phillips Washington, D. C W. le Powell Lewis Powell Columbus St

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