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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1944
Page
4
The Nelsonville Hill High School seniors are set to perform their annual play Friday night in the school. The event is announced on page seven of the May 4, 1944 Messenger. The Marcelline Rebekah Lodge will meet in Odd Fellows Hall Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
Nelsonville High School presents Jumping Jewels a mystery comedy in a prologue and three acts Friday May 5 at the high school auditorium The House in the Hollow inn setting features Mrs Griswold Scotts and many guests with Matinee for grade school children and the senior class selling tickets in rooms 304 and 308 Directed by Mrs Doris Pergrin and Miss Grace Roberts.
Mrs. Georgia Miller of Trimble announces the marriage of her daughter John Blanche Miller to Fred Pritts of Nelsonville. The ceremony occurred Tuesday April 25 at 4 30 at Nelsonville Presbyterian Church with Reverend Evans officiating. The couple will reside in Nelsonville.
The Jacksonville Eagles Lodge sponsored a public games party that raised 21 for the C.S.O. The C.S.O. extends gratitude to the Jacksonville lodge for this contribution.
George C. Blower age 60, born in England 1884, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Blower of Glouster, died at his La Canada California home after a long illness from high blood pressure and arterial hardening. Survived by wife, son David 14, three brothers and two sisters. Funeral in Salem Oregon later this week after relatives arrive.
The CSO meeting, postponed from last week, will take place at the American Legion Hall Friday at eight. Mrs. John R. Clark hosts the event with a Mother's Day program of musical numbers and short talks followed by a social hour with refreshments.
Mr and Mrs Har ley Kittle have purchased the Charles Daugherty residence on Braun Street and plan to occupy it as their home after completing remodeling work.
The Home Nursing Classes led by Mrs. Harry Simpson awarded Red Cross Home Nursing certificates to participants who passed the required examinations after completing the two classes in progress.
Three hundred Moose and their families attended the party Saturday evening in honor of Supreme Secretary Malcolm R. Giles birthday. The Lewis Buell Jr Orchestra provided music and local talent presented a floor show including Shirley Andrews, Margaret Summers, Jeannine Hines, Marion Byers, and Sharon Rose performing piano and solos.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Nichols of Nelsonville receive a memorial tribute titled Hymn to a Hero for their son Pfc Joseph E Nichols killed in Italy. The inscription honors his sacrifice and eternal memory. Brewton Alabama's Joseph S Lovett Jr wrote the poem for the Nichols family.
Glouster W C T U annual potluck dinner held at Methodist social rooms with spring flowers. Mrs. A G Winkle led Devotionals from Psalm 19 and a short business session preceded social hour. Legion Auxiliary program planned in Legion Hall Thursday at 7 30. Several local residents and relatives mentioned with brief updates on service members and travel.
Peter D. McVay aged 71 died Tuesday afternoon at his Corning home. Born in Hills Ohio he lived in Corning 27 years. Survived by brothers John D. McVay of Marietta and Orin J. McVay of Corning. Funeral service Thursday at 1 30 p m at the Methodist Church with Rev Guy Tucker officiating. Burial in Beechgrove Cemetery at Marietta.
Mrs. Charles E. Cook of Glouster age 67 died at her Maple Street home after a two year illness. Born in England in 1877 she is survived by her husband four daughters Mrs Alfred Davis Detroit Mrs Ernest Lewis and Mrs H L Adams Toledo and son Charles Jr Funeral services Friday at 2 30 p m at the Methodist Church with Rev A G Winkle officiating Burial will be at Maplewood Cemetery
GLOUSTER The Trimble grange will meet with the York grange at Nelsonville Friday evening at 8 00 o clock. Candidates will be given the first and second degrees at this meeting. The officers of Trimble grange urge the membership to attend the meeting.
Scoutmaster Ralph Hines says Saturday’s drive for paper and scrap will also collect old furs. Furs will be donated to the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion to line vests for Merchant Marine crews in cold climates.
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