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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1946

Page

2

Nelsonville Rally Draws Large SE Ohio Republican Crowd

Southeastern Ohio Republicans gather in Nelsonville for a potluck rally at the Presbyterian Church. Tom Herbert headlines the event promising afall campaign focus on a record of non performance in the state executive department. The meeting, held in the church auditorium due to strong attendance, featured Rev. John Lloyd Evans as master of ceremonies and a musical program.

Herbert Presbyterian Church John Lloyd Evans Corwin Cookson Margaret Johnson Fred H. Johnson Philip Weller Edith Stiers Mary Louise Bowen Stanley Mechem Nelsonville Tom Jones Middleport E. LeFever Glouster Athens County General Assembly Nora Atkinson W. H. Wakefield Atheny County Woman's Republican Club Alberta Grones George Bateman Wakefield Ray Bobo Charles Bolin Claudis Chappel Ralph El-lott Ed H. Lasch John W. Dowler Gordon Gray

Democratic Club To Hold Special Meeting In Nelsonville

York Township Democrats gather at the American Legion in Nelsonville on Sunday March 31 at 2 30 PM. Attendance urged for members and attractions include vocal solos and Republican remarks from notable officials. Refreshments will be served.

Nelsonville York Township Democratic Club American Legion

Radio coverage tests aid UN meeting and TV rollout

NBC used closed circuit links and an extra receiver to relay UN Council sessions from Hunter College to Radio City for a direct eye witness view. Transmitter changes paused WNBT and a Princeton test followed. Evening listings include NBC Paul Lavalle concert and The Creeper Mystery Theater among other network programs.

New York Caster United Nations Council Hunter College NBC Radio City WNBT Princeton N. J Paul Lavalle CBS Gran Simms Henry Aldrich Kate Smith Moore Marty Serva Rocky Graziano Ray Herbeck H Rald E. Stassen

Assembly Sponsored by Home Room 303

In Nelsonville the high school assembly sponsored by Home Room 303 featured Eileen Barber and Jean Mowery in the flag procession and salute. Janet Sheets read scripture and led the Lord's Prayer. Principal J K Kinneer spoke on Every Pupil Tests. Performances included boxing by Leonard Leston and Bill Drescher, vocal scales by Blanche Auffick with Barbara Foughty, trumpet duet by Lois Jonas and Johnny Jewett with Mrs James Gilbert, a Tom Sawyer sketch arranged by John Cook, and a pledge to the school flag led by Barber before dismissing students.

Axn Gibson Nelsonville Home Room Eileen Barber Jean Mowery Janet Sheets J. K. Kinneer Bill Carter Leonard Leston Bill Drescher Blanche Auf

Marine Chaplain to Speak at First Presbyterian Church

Nelsonville church invites the public to hear Rev. Stewart W. Radford, recently returned Marine Air Group chaplain, speak at 10:30 a.m. service on Sunday March 31. He served in the Far East, including Okinawa during the war, and near Tokyo in the last five months.

Nelsonville First Presbyterian Church Stewart W. Radford Marine Air Group Tokyo Radford Far East Okinawa Japan

Church of Christ Services Announced in Nelsonville

Sunday Bible School begins at 9 30 with classes for all ages. Morning worship at 10 30 includes the Lord s Supper, choir anthem, organ by Miss Sigrid Love, sermon Of All the Ages by Rev L E Evans. Christian Endeavor at 6 and evening service at 7 with The Universal Christ scripture and hymns.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Bible School

Nelsonville High School Class of 1941 Five Year Reunion

Nelsonville Ohio plans a five year reunion for the class of 1941. A meeting is set at Mrs. Donald Shafer home 54 Fayette Street on Saturday March 30 at 7 pm. Members are asked to provide missing addresses for several classmates to Ruth Raine and Mrs. Donald Shafer.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Donald Shafer Fayette St Margaret Drescher Betty Glenn Isabelle Lohmier Ruth Riley Raymond Althert Guy Boling Thurlow Dewey Ruth Raine Carrol Lines

Mrs Hysell Hosts Birthday Party In Nelsonville

Mrs Marie Hysell entertained Sunday afternoon in Nelsonville for her daughter Genevieve’s birthday and for Mrs Pearl Hartley. Guests included Mr and Mrs Don Mender, Mr and Mrs Ralph Ervin, Chas Hellver, Mrs Hartley and two children, and Genevieve, with spring flowers used in the home and cake served with ice cream at five oclock.

Nelsonville Marie Hysell Genevieve Pearl Hartley Hysell

Bi-Weekly Dance Planned by City Recreation Commission

Nelsonville announces the regular bi weekly dance for school age youths at the K P Hall Saturday night March 30 running from 8 to 1. Local sponsors say the event offers an evening of supervised recreation and socializing for young residents.

Nelsonville City Recreation Commission K. of P. Hall

Nazarene Services Adams Street Nelsonville

The Church of the Nazarene Adams Street known as the Church with a Big Welcome announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 N P S at 6 45 p m preaching at 7 30 and a prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7 30 led by Rev T H Arnott the pastor

Nelsonville Church of the Nazarene Adams St T. H. Arnott N.P.S

All Day Meeting Planned by Fairview Church Pastor

Rev. Charles Hook announces an all day gathering at Fairview Church on Sunday March 31 with special singing across services. A basket dinner will be served on the church grounds at 1 noon. The public is invited to attend.

Nelsonville Charles Hook Fairview

Three Removals After Canal Winchester Wreck

Mr and Mrs Austin Kentner and Miss Fay Keiffer of this city and Mrs Howard Goheen of Nelsonville were in University Hospital Columbus after an automobile collision near Canal Winchester on Wednesday morning. All employed in Columbus and commuting daily. Kentner's car was involved in fog bound crash. Extent of injuries not yet learned.

Allsonville Austin Kentner Fay Keiffer University Hospital Columbus Howard Goheen Nelsonville Canal Winchester Kr. Kentner

Scout Troops Planned for Athens County

Nelsonville group meets with Ralph Cook and leaders to form new Scout troops in Nelsonville area and expand Scouting district wide. Athens County Chairman H W Humphrey and district executive Monroy describe county setup and district organization amid strong local support.

Nelsonville Boy Scout Ralph Cook E. L. Murphy Roland Pierce W.D. Mander K. of P. Hall H.W. Humphrey Athens County Mr. Monroy Parkersburg Roy Dupler Major Lee Carl Sylvester Humphrey Monroy

VFW Meeting Planned at Vinton Town Hall

Organizing and installation of officers for the VFW will be held at Vinton Town Hall on Sunday March 31 with a fish fry at 11 am. State and District commanders will attend and veterans are asked to wear uniforms if possible.

Vinton VFW Vinton Town Hall Eddie McGhee Emmet Ward Vennie Butler J. W. Butler Wellston Clay Ghee Lin Helen Detroit Ethel McCarley Margaret Ralph Hash Rio Grande Maurice Warren Sons of Columbus Minervia Warren G. V. Quickle Vinton Oes Wilkesville Oes Mesdames Wellie Mossman Arlene Roush Clara Fisher Elsie McCoy Stella Denney Elizabeth Cloud Verna Gleason Desta Swick Virginia McCarley Verna George I iCharles Queen J iElsie Hartsook I ‘Dewey Walker Bobbie Point Martha McMillan Vinton School Jackson Peggie Ward Mary Nell George Bettie Moor Mary Zell Mitchell Mary Lou Knight Georgia Hartsook Dolores Chasteen Leona Richart Rose Jarold Jessie Braley Bert Edminston

Nelsonville Notes on Visits and Farewell Discharge

Nelsonville society notes Mr and Mrs James Dow of Columbus visited sister Mrs Grace Kelch with Mrs Kelch hosting guests for a few days. Bob Wilson will arrive Saturday to visit his parents en route to Great Lakes where he will be discharged after 21 2 years in the service. Morning Prayer service set at Church of the Epiphany on Sunday March 31 at 9 30 in Lent.

James Dow Columbus Grace Kelch Nelsonville Church of the Epiphany

Vinton Fair Site to Become Real Estate Subdivision

Claude M. Herrold of McArthur bought the Vinton County fairground property from Mrs. John Seal with Robert B. Will acquiring an interest. They plan to raze the existing structures and develop about 35 acres into a subdivision of 200 plus lots to address postwar housing needs.

Will McArthur

McArthur Bus Terminal Sold to John Howell Jr

John Howell Jr has purchased Jim's Restaurant and Greyhound Bus Terminal in McArthur. Ownership takes effect April 2. Howell, recently discharged from the US Army after 30 months in the ETO, plans remodeling of the restaurant. bus terminal remains open during renovations.

Property Transfers Heavy in Glouster

Glouster sees multiple real estate changes as Frank Buhla buys the hill west of Urban Crest from F I Hatfield and moves in with his family. Lewis Talbert acquires the Wilcox property on Walnut Hill and resides there with his family. Jessie Roberts buys the Spring Street house near the J W Yaw home from Mrs Lillie Walker and moves in, while Mrs Walker and daughter return to West Virginia.

McLeish Spring St J. W. Yaw Lillie Walker

Worship Schedule Covers Jacksonville Area Ministries

Rev Cartrey announces Sunday forenoon services at Jacksonville Methodist 9 0 clock The Plains 10 30 Chauncey 7 30 with Sunday School 9 30 across five charges Mid week prayer Jacksonville The Plains Chauncey 7 0 0 revival services start April 7 Easter Cantata Holy Week by choirs from The Plains and New Straitsville directed by Thea White Glouster Church of Christ Bible School 9 Communion 10 preaching Oliver Moore to preside PSC E direction Intermediate Junior groups 6 Evening service plans pending Rev Eugene Brown at Methodist Church Sunday School 9 30 preaching 10 30 My Sheep Know My Voice 6 Youth Fellowship 7 Evening service 9 0 0 First Baptist Church 9 3 0 devotional 6 0 Bishopville Church of Christ 9 3 0 communion 10 3 0 no preaching

Glouster Charles Cartrey Jacksonville Jacksonville Methodist Church the Plains Chauncey the Plains Church Cartrey Plains Church New Straitsville Thea White Glouster Church of Christ Bible School Delmar Gladden Oliver Moore Cincinnati Bible Seminary P.S.C.E Eugene Brown Methodist Church C. A.bingman Methodist Youth Fellowship Doris Chambers Thea Chapter O.E.S Millard Kasler

Initiation Ceremony Planned by Glouster Moose Chapter

The Glouster Order of Moose will hold a special initiation meeting Sunday at 2:30 PM with the degree conferred later in the afternoon. A meal will be served to Moose and families at 5:30 PM. Worthy Matron Glenna Reese requests Thea Chapter OES members meet at the Methodist Church vestibule at 6:50 PM to attend services.

Glouster Glouster Order of iMoose Glenna Reese Thea Chapter O. E. S Methodist Church

Corning Churches Announce Four Days of Activities

United Brethren Church led by Rev. Wallin E. Riebel lists events starting Sunday with 9:30 a m Sunday School led by Charles Woodruff and sermons Branded A Christian at 7 p m The Magic of Religion. The schedule includes Monday official board meeting Tuesday Women’s Society reading Africa and book The Cross of Africa Thursday prayer meeting and youth leadership study. St Bernard Church led by Rev Fr James L Riler offers Sunday Masses at 8 and 10 a m and weekday Masses at 8 a m with Lent devotions 7 30 p m on Wednesday Friday and Sunday.

Merle Levering Charles Woodruff Africa Mae Rodgers St. Bernard Church James L. Riler

Glouster Personal Notices Highlight Local Visits Across Towns

Glouster notes list visits among residents and relatives from Adrian Michigan to Athens and points in between. People such as Mrs J V Yaw, Mr J V Yaw, Mrs Leonard Smith, Dr Walter E Duffee of Columbus, and many Van Hall family members appear visiting and celebrating occasions.

John M. Yaw Mike Vivian Sebring William Muerth Anna Mingus Henry van Hall Raymond van Hall Harvey van Hall Andy van Hall Dora Howson Marie Rapp Catherine Phillipot William van Hall

Basketball Banquet Honors Glouster High Team

The Glouster high school basketball banquet was held in the banquet hall with Mona Shepard, Martha Yount, Ruth Ann Thompson, and Opal Jewell assisting. Supt. L. G. DeLong showed a moving picture as letters were awarded to varsity players Charles Zimmer and others and reserve players, plus an managerial award to Edward Carpenter.

Glouster — Union Glouster High Mona Shepard Martha Yount Ruth Ann Thompson Opal Jewell Supt L. G. DeLong Charles Zimmer Jack Kurtzman James Carter Ralph Robinson Jack Dodson Max Morris Charles Cayeile James Aponstal Alfonzo Harding James Whaley Delmar Wright Edward Carpenter Kelly

Band Benefit Party In Glouster Saturday Evening

Glouster High School Bandboosters Association hosts a benefit party at the American Legion Hall Saturday at 7 30 pm. A door prize will be awarded to help raise funds to equip the high school band. the association urges public attendance and support for the band.

Glouster Glouster High School Bandboosters Association American Legion Hall

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