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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1943
Page
8
Mr and Mrs John Dane announce the birth of a son on May 2 in Lebanon Ohio. The couple also have a daughter Patty Elien age 3. Mr Dane is with the U S Army at Camp Blanding Florida and is now home on furlough.
Mayor Kerman Ogg announced Nelsonville public gardens on three plots are ready for planting. Plots measure 50 by 150 feet with many plots available near the passenger depot, fee two dollars for the season, and volunteers are sought to assist with staking tonight at 6 at the depot gardens.
The Nelsonville Girl Scout Council met at Little House and approved secretary and treasurer reports. A nominating committee of three was formed. Plans were made for a joint council and leaders meeting on June 3, with refreshment duties assigned.
Charles Harrison Congrove age three months son of Mr and Mrs Dalé Harrison Congrove of Pomeroy died Wednesday night Funeral services awaiting the arrival of the father who is in service The notice notes a staff special and pending arrangements in Pomeroy.
Nelsonville May 1 meeting of the Southeastern Ohio Elementary Principals Association heard Harold G. Shane state supervisor discuss a two year Ohio survey. Findings include high professional attitude, over 50 percent would stay in teaching, average salary about 1059 dollars, widespread health and clerical gaps, and the principal as key to school success. Verna Fogue Walters outlined Extended School Services for children of defense workers.
Corning community notes record Neighborhood Club gathering at Mrs. Margaret De Garmo’s home with games and prizes. Attendees, upcoming meetings, and illness updates are noted along with a First M E Church Brotherhood fish fry at 7 30 oclock and a Wildey Day sketch at a Rebekah birthday party.
Corning high school will stage two one act plays Wed and Thu afternoons. Class One performs The Dictator Visits His Mother in the auditorium at 3.00 pm with Florence Levion Howard Tippett Don Latta Bradford Pierce in the cast. Class Two presents Cloudburst at 3:15 pm Thursday with Ruth Jones Ruth Myers Velma Snyder Rodney Fitch Bob Westney Jimmy Rodgers in the cast. Public invited. funeral held for Mark Hemry age 37 at Mrs Hannah Rodgers home. burial Maplewood Glouster.
William Henry Barrett died Sunday after a short illness while his mother took him to a doctor. Born December 1, 1942, he was survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Lawrence Barrett and Mr and Mrs Henry Eickel, paternal grandfather Mr William Barrett, maternal grandfather Zanesville, and a brother Timothy Lecker. Services were held at St Bernard Catholic Church Wednesday at 9 with Rev Fr Anthony Tague officiating. Burial followed in Millertown Cemetery.
Nelsonville High School has been placed on the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools approved list. The certificate of membership remains in force while the school stays on the approved roster.
Pvt Floyd F DeWees of the Air Corps at Truax Field Madison Wis visits his parents Mr and Mrs C A DeWees in Deanville with his wife joining. Esther Dillinger of Bartlet Ohio visits Mrs S W Gadbury. Cpl Leslie Tate Bryson returns to Drew Field Fla after furlough with local family.
Nelsonville readers are invited to a Mothers Day program at the Presbyterian Church Sunday morning. All mothers will be honored and the pastor Rev. Lloyd Evans will read letters from many of the boys in the service.
Oak Grove Church in Nelsonville hosts a Mother's Day program Sunday morning with gifts for the oldest and youngest mothers and the one with the most children. A special souvenir will be given to each mother. Revival services with Rev. George Hawthorne continue next week, hosted by Pastor Rev. William Brown.
Nelsonville relatives report Tom Galvin has been advanced to the grade of corporal at Camp Butner North Carolina. The promotion was advised to his family.
Nelsonville's Social Security and Internal Revenue publish a revised outline detailing employer responsibilities for social security record keeping tax returns and liability. Employers may request copies by writing or calling the Nelsonville Social Security Board office in the Y M C A Building. Tax questions go to the Columbus Internal Revenue Collector, while benefit claims and SS account numbers go to the Nelsonville Social Security Board office. Also noted is a local quip about a river in Kentucky, the Nolin.
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