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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1944

Page

7

Nelsonville Urged to Salvage Waste Paper Drive

Governor Bricker declares waste paper shortage critical and calls for local salvage efforts. War Production Board official Donald Nelson notes growing military demand for paperboard and shipments to battlefronts, affecting civilian paper use. Local resident Parker Sniffen cites a Massillon box factory begging for waste paper to meet orders. production may shrink further. Citizens urged to save and bundle newspapers magazines and paper cartons. Watch for future collection dates.

Nelsonville Miles Howe John W. Bricker Donald M. Nelson War Production Board Mr. Nelson Parker Sniffen Ohio Massillon

Portland and nearby residents news roundup

Portland area residents visit relatives and travel announcements include Mr Earl Henderson and Mrs Mattie Henderson in Wheeling Mrs Marvin Swan's weekend in with the Swans and her trip to join Staff Sgt. Swan in Tennessee. Navy entry and naval hospital notices involve Mrs Charles Hilton and Norfolk Virginia. Local moving plans and visits in New Portland Syracuse Letart Falls Belpre and Steamer Reliance crew notes. Cosmopolitan Club to meet March 24 at Nona Lane 121 Fayette St. Car maintenance tips advise oil changes every six weeks chassis lubrication quarterly spark plug checks quarterly.

Portland Earl Henderson Wheeling Esort Mattie Henderson Marvin Swan Harry Swan

Corning Social Notes Highlights Weekly Visits and Service News

Corning society notes show Mr. and Mrs. Carl Goodwell visiting Columbus relatives while Mr. Benedict’s illness is noted. Army induction for Mr. Cronin, furloughs for Pfc. Rock, and letters home for Pvt. Vernon Hardy from Italy are reported along with a postponed paper drive to benefit Corning Public Library.

Viola Barney Cleveland John Beres Elyria Joseph Benedict Benedict Elwood Cronin Marion Carl Love Cronin Elizabeth Duffy Margaret Knott Columbus Wendell Losey Italy Lawrence Losey Edgar Jones Amesville Minnie Grimes Corniing Thomas Hardy Sr Pvt Vernon Hardy Pfc Walter Siemer Camp Robinson Ark Joseph Siemer Carl R. Lambert Iowa City Harry Schottlekorb Fort Schuyler New York Ensign Harry Murray Schottlekorb Corning

Johnson Outlines Postwar Electrical Trends for Civilians

Nelsonville D R Johnson spoke to the Rotary Club on postwar appliances and lighting. He warned that major design changes are unlikely immediately after the war and depend on war’s end and government restrictions. He noted peace-time production may resume quickly if the war ends soon, or be delayed if it drags on. He dismissed claims of revolutionary designs appearing the day after war. He discussed war plant lighting trends, radio reception, television, and air conditioning becoming available to civilians later.

Nelsonville D. R. Johnson Rotary Club

Hemlock Grove Grange Holds Regular Meeting

Hemlock Grove Grange met Saturday night with 52 members from Chester and one visitor from Great Bend. Women cleaned the Grange Hall kitchen Thursday. Local families and visitors were noted at several gatherings with relatives in Ball Run Racine Belpre and Belpre areas.

Hemlock Grove Hemlock Grove Grange Chester Great Bend Grange Hall Ernest Cullums Terry Jackie Welker Pomeroy Grant Roberts Eldon Clark Ziba Midkiff N. O. Heisman Ball Run Henry Euler Racine Charley Romine Richard Reeder Belpre Porter

War Stamp Sales Rise in Nelsonville High School

War Stamp sales at Nelsonville High School show weekly totals of 46.05 for March 7 to 13 with room by room receipts. 49.60 for March 14 to 20. and 0.00 shown for March 21 as listed rooms record revenues including Room 200 Room 203 and others. The figures detail student and classroom participation across multiple classrooms over three weeks.

Nelsonville

Stamp Sales At High School Continue Each Tuesday

Room 300 sold for 4.15 and Room 308 for 4.20 with total 44.25 as stamp sales persist weekly at the high school. Bonds are available there and the second semester stamp sales exceed those of the prior term under supervision of Mrs. Lucile Long who oversees the Victory Corps.

Lucile Long Victory Corps

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