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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1945
Page
17
The monthly worship service at the Church of Christ will be held Thursday evening at 7 30. Rev L E Evans minister will deliver a sermon on youth and home problems in modern times. Public voices are open to all attendees.
Nelsonville City Council on Monday advanced an ordinance to raise the taxicab license fee from 25 dollars per cab to 125 dollars annually. The measure passed second reading with four votes for and three against, as cab company representative William Dean opposed. Mayor Howe noted pending license renewals and a solicitor advised withholding renewals until the ordinance action. The issue was referred back to the Shafer-led committee for a future meeting with cab representatives.
At V E Day Major J D Fraser reports no change in West Virginia Ordnance Works production until War Department analyzes impact of increased strength against Japan. The St Louis meeting of plant managers and officers emphasized continued effort to meet explosive needs and defeat Japan promptly.
Nelsonville social notes recount a Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting at the Methodist Church with opening prayers led by Mrs. Harry Ball. Ruth Call led a program on The Church of Europe, and Helen Largent sang God's Messengers. Reports by secretary Mrs. W. W. Warren and treasurer Mrs. Roy Backus followed before a social hour hosted by Circle No. 5 with Sainty sandwiches and small cakes.
Seven area youths from Athens County Selective Service Board No 2 have registered upon turning 18, including Gerald Raymond Buckley Carl Francis Efaw and Cecil Wade Tucker among others, under the National Draft Act. The report notes community church meetings and a newborn Paula Jane Galvin at Marietta Osteopathic Hospital with grandparents Howard White and Pat Galvin.
About 125 students from Nelsonville and nearby high schools visited Ohio University Athens on Thursday night for a Science Day program. Raymond Tignor, Nelsonville High School sophomore, showcased an electric automatic controlled incubator judged excellent and earned second place.
Buchtel High School junior class presents the annual play Pigtails on Friday May 11 at 8 o'clock in the school auditorium. The cast features Gaye Brooks Helen Odenthal Sydney Campbell Max Collins Mrs Campbell Lois Heft Kenyon Campbell Richard Thompson Annabelle Campbell Mary Carpenter Florabelle Campbell Primrose White Margie Stevens Norma Kirk Genevieve Smart Brenda Raynes Emily Whitmore Watt Manners Joe Ruscoe Thurlow Ladd Wade Brady Ellen James Betty Souders and others.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee R. Smith of Nelsonville hosted a chicken dinner honoring S Szt. and Mrs. William C. Smith Pvt. and Mrs. Richard L. Smith and others including Mr. and Mrs. William Barrows and Basil Lama. Pvt. Richard L. Smith returned to Camp Meade after furlough with his wife and parents. Miznah Class of the Methodist Church will meet Wednesday evening at 7:30 at the home.
Nelsonville Alumni Association schedules its annual banquet and dance for Friday evening June 1 at the Elky Club. Officers include President Frank Jackson and Secretary Doras Ellinger, with directors S C Hoodlett and others. Reunions urged to contact secretary Mrs Doras Billinger promptly.
Nelsonville observed V E Day without celebration. Businesses closed at 9 am and worship services were held in all churches. School children attended morning services and central school pupils marched to the high school for a special assembly at 9. A short parade by the high school band occurred at 4 o'clock.
Mr and Mrs William Smathers Jr of Buchtel announce their son Willard has been promoted to corporal while serving with Pattons Third Army in Germany. Beatrice Schaefer and James Evans report their relatives Walter and Earl Evans in the Philippines, with updates on family plans to meet biweekly amid wartime duties.
The church announces that the usual Mothers Day program by the Eagles will not be held. Eagles and guests will enjoy rounds and square dancing at the local hall Saturday night May 12 from 8 to 12. Music will be provided by Guy Leonard and the Hillside Ramblers.
The auditor details Nelsonville city finances as of April 30, with general fund balances and monthly receipts and disbursements for departments. Electric light, water, gasoline tax, auto tax wind, and sewer bond accounts are itemized, noting balances and changes from March 31 to April 30.
Mrs. Son Gil liath learned Monday that her sister in law Mrs Ray An ar WE and daughter Mary Louise arrived with Mr Andrews and his family in Los Angeles. They joined a five week visit after Andrews returned to the Philippines in government service and was later treated by a California hospital. His wife and daughter were taken prisoner at Pearl Harbor and later liberated by American forces.
A troubled report notes men were held for investigation then released amid a crackdown on a bankroll dispute. The fragment hints at a tense episode tied to illicit funds and unresolved questions.
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