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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1945
Page
16
V E Day observed in Athens without fanfare as stores closed and flags flew. Churches and The Plains School planned services and open houses. Local offices closed. grand jury, schools, and university activities paused for reflection and programs honoring service members and Allied victory.
Victory in Europe observances were held in Athens Township Elementary and Junior High Schools. Principal Elwin O’Neill addressed juniors. a First Wesleyan Methodist Church service followed, stressing duty ahead in the Pacific war. Music, prayers, and patriotic readings featuring students and staff closed with the Lord’s Prayer.
Following V E Day services, all Legionnaires veterans and families are invited to an open house at the Legion Home starting at 7 p.m. Commander G. E B. White of the K. T. Crossen Post No. 71 announced. Refreshments and planned entertainment will be provided. The Plains community is also invited to the high school auditorium at 7:30 for thanks for the victory in Europe with special vocal music.
An advertisement claims Rex Hunters Dog Powders ease intense itching in dogs that scratch relentlessly even when flea free. A user testimonial says a dog went from raw and sore to playful and energetic after use. Available at drug stores and pet shops, 25 cents or one dollar economy size.
A Community Welfare Association meeting is planned for Thursday May 10 at 8 pm in Athens High School to discuss forming a County Community Chest. The announcement was made by Mr. O C Bird and the public is invited.
Funeral services for Mrs Nora Noyes Chase 85 wife of Eaton Chase will be held Thursday at 2 PM at Vanderhoof Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery The service follows her death at her son Ralphs home near Coolville Friends may call at White Funeral Home until the service She leaves a sister Mrs Eva Clark Chase and a brother W B Noyes both listed as residents near Coolville Vanderhoof and vicinity figures are provided in local notices
CAPC will meet tonight Tuesday at 7 oclock in the Athens High School gymnasium. Master Walter Hawk announced SPEEDER IS FINED Robert W. Hixson of Catlettsburg Ky was fined 15 dollars and costs by Mayor Franz Woodworth after a Route 33 speeding arrest.
A local man reported severe post meal swelling and acid reflux before using ERB HELP. After taking the medicine he can eat freely, without gas or bloating, and his bowels are regular. The ad from Athens Pharmacy Ady promotes ERB HELP containing 12 herbs.
The Athens High School Junior Prom was held Saturday night in the A H S Gymnasium with Bob Rice and his orchestra from Marietta providing music. Flowers and palms decorated the venue as junior officers and committee members were announced and faculty attended the event.
Alpha Gamma Delta entertained 14 Athens High School seniors with a variety program featuring two vocal solos by Mary Elen Overhol, a Joyce White monologue, and a piano solo by Janice Tucker. Favors were china animals and sorority letter handkerchiefs. Jane MacDonald chaired the event. Sgt Alan A Barnhill recently spent seven days en route from MacDill Field Florida with wife Geneva P Barnhill and family as they transferred from Bathe Creek Michigan to Kellogg Field.
Round About Town features Pt John M Welsh wounded in Germany in December. He writes from Belgium and Germany with the 9th Division, describes mail from home, patrol duties, hunger in liberated areas, and reflections on war’s impact. He notes his unit’s role near Metz and his Purple Heart award.
Local society items list the Kennards arriving in Athens from Miami and staying with A B Roe at Elmwood Place, while John O. Fagan of Camp Kearney and his family visit California relatives before returning to San Diego. Other notes mention hospital visits, surgeries, and well wishes for Mrs. Sams and Mrs. Riley as she recovers at home after an injury.
Annual Athena Delphian picnic at Mrs C B Nye 6 Marietta Ave at 6 p m with bring your own table service Needle Club meets 7 30 p m at a5 Franklin Ave hosted by Mrs W A Reading Womens Association of Athens Presbyterian Church meets 6 30 p m at church with World Order talk by Mrs Fred Lundis Group Six hosts coffee hour following meeting Progressive Literary Club meets Tuesday 7 30 p m with Mrs Clydé Hines replacing May 15 date
A party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Rorick in Athens Route T to honor Martha and Bill Potter, children of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Potter. Guests included the Peter family, Lillian Knowlton, Ralph Knowlton, Everett McGraner and daughter, and Verna McHarg. Ice cream and cake were served.
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