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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1945

Page

8

Nelsonville High PTA installs new officers at year end

Mrs D K R Johnson was installed as president of Nelsonville High School PTA for the coming year. Also installed were Mrs Glen Thomas as vice president, Mrs Edward Green as secretary, and L A Davis as treasurer by Mrs James Knight. Retiring president Mrs Herman Ruble presided at the meeting with Supt D W Codding thanking the group. A knitting bag was presented to Mrs Ruble, and refreshments followed in the home economics room.

Nelsonville D. KR. Johnson P.T.A Association James Knight Glen Thomas Edward Green L. A. Davis Herman Ruble Runble D. W. Codding Ruble J. K. Kinneer

Canners To Be Tested At Clinic Monday

A Traveling Canning Clinic sponsored by the Gas Company will test pressure canners owned by Nelsonville homemakers on Monday May 23 from 2 to 4 PM in front of the Gas Company office east of the Public Square. Free canning information will be given and all canners brought to the clinic will be checked for defects. Local residents attending a dinner event honored Venus Reynolds and her granddaughter’s gift for examination.

Alsonvlius Nelsonville Athens County Food iPreservation Committee Gas Company Thomas Spencer Venus Reynolds Lnjt Cleveland Bobby Reynolds San Francisco Calif

Nelsonville Couple Announce Engagement of Anna Mae Gulley

Nelsonville social notes report the engagement of Anna Mae Gulley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gulley of Nelsonville, to Charles Howard, son of Albert Howard of Canton. Class 8 of Pilgrim Church will be entertained Thursday evening by Mrs. Mary Adams on Myers Street.

Nelsonville Joe Gulley Anna Mae Charles Howard Albert Howard Canton Pilgrim Church Mary Adams Myers St

Haydenville WSCS Banquet Highlights Mother's Day Tribute

Haydenville WSCS hosted a Tuesday May 8 banquet at the local church with tall candles, a supper, and a program of music and readings. Mrs. C S Moore and Mrs. Carl Bond received New Testaments as oldest and youngest mothers, while daughters were given miniature Testaments. Three generations appeared in two family groups, and special Mother’s Day services May 13 included corsages, a junior choir vesper procession, and flowers for large families. Ray Carter enlisted in the navy after his exam at Columbus last week. Neighbors surprised Delmar Martin on her May birthday with a potluck luncheon, and Mrs. George Bond hosted a dinner for her husband’s birthday.

Haydenville W.S.C.S C. S. Moore Carl Bond Gertrude Athaver Jean Edith Campbell Dorothy McQuall Jeannine T. E. Kinnison Homer Carter Marie Moore C. H. Patton Ray Carter Columbus Delmar Martin Logan G. R. May Lowell May Ronnie Willard May Guy Bailey George Bond H.E. Campbell Gerald Vollmer Moore Porter Moore Gertrude Achaues Sidney Grubb Lewis Tagrain S. M. Hardgrove Corrine Clarence Angle Glen Farley Frank Crothers Ronald Campbell Larry Kay George McBee Newman Ruth Keefer Jack Sue Ann Elizabeth Hayne Buchtel Clark Francis Wilbur Lightfoot L. J. Wyskiver Gertrude Achauer Land Shirley

Former Nelsonville Soldier Is Freed

Nelsonville area report notes that First Lt. Ralph E. Woodard, prisoner in Germany since July 31, 1944, is reported free well and happy via Red Cross through his mother Mrs. Everett White. Also mentions a Mother's Day cable from Pie Paul R. White in Panama and local notices including UMWA auxiliary meeting and a court fine for Roland Calvert on a game of chance charge.

Nelsonville Everett White Clarence Woodard Springfield Red Cross Ralph E. Woodard Germany Woodards White Pie Paul R. White Panama

Carbondale Social Notes Reflect Weekend Visits and News

Miss Betty Barber of Columbus spent the weekend in Carbondale. Mrs. Amy Pallock visited her sister Mrs. Guy Lowry for Mother's Day. Several locals hosted relatives for the funeral of Henry Frank. Leonard, freed from a German prison camp, reports weighing 100 pounds after entering service at 169. John Stanley is ill with pneumonia.

Carbondale Betty ‘Barber Columbus Amy Pallock Guy Lowry Janice Dunlap Dayton Calvin Chesser Newton Falls Silas Dunlap Chesser Asbury Nile Doolittle Brent New Plymouth Lizzie Doolittle Waller Mace Rome Mace Henry Frank Barberton Shawhay FLD Shawhan Betts J. E. Mackel Lancaster Luella Frank Leona Zanesville Amy Irvin New Lexington Anna Kitchen Wilma Shawnee Lizzie Miller Therman Frank Nelsonville Harold Nanna Ross Nanna Allie Carter Goldie Dusky Connett Frank Betts Athens Oswald Dabritz Hugh Dabritz Buffalo N. Yi Alva Johnson John Stanley Emma Lowry Leonard

Service Men Return Home From War Front

Word from the War Department told Mrs. Allen Adair that her husband T Sgt Allen Adair has been liberated from a German Prison camp on April 29 after five months. Lt Verle Dollison arrived for a 30 day furlough with his parents in Logan. Lt Sgt Ray Dollison also spent the weekend with the family. Radio Technician J K Myers returned from a year in Africa and went to Cleveland to find a home for his wife and three children. Mrs Guy Hansel and daughter Gerry left for Temple Texas to visit Lt Sgt Billy Hansel a patient at McCloskey Hospital. Sgt Hansel sustained serious leg injuries at Luzon. Pic Helen Holzpfafel was met in Columbus by her husband and daughter to return for a 15 day furlough. Mr and Mrs Fred Hildebrandt left for Norfolk Virginia. Bill Martin arrived from Little Creek to spend a 12 day leave. Jesse Albert Cohagen received an honorable discharge at Fort Douglas Utah. Walter Raymond Collins received an honorable discharge from Kennedy General Hospital Memphis. Herman C Lehman was discharged from Percy Jones Hospital Fort Custer. James Couch arrived from Okinawa and Iwo Jima for a 20 day leave. Seaman Couch was present when the flag was raised at Iwo Jima Suribachi. Ensign and Mrs Kat Schmitter arrived from New Orleans to Logan for a week then Ottumwa to be stationed as instructors.

War Department Allen Adair Craige Adair Germany Verle Dollison Europe Logan Paul Dollison North St Ray Dollison Trenton N-3 Dollison J. K. Myers Africa Cleveland Guy Hansel Gerry E. Main St Temple Texas Billy Hansel McCloskey Hospital First Cavalry Hansel Battle of Luzon Pic Helen Holzphafel Columbus Marcia Homestead Fla Fred Hildebrand Glousher Army Kennedy General Hospital Memphis Tenn Herman C. Lehman Percys Jones Hospital Fort Custer Mich C James Couch Okinawa Iwo Jima Erwin Couch Seaman Couch Suribachi Kat Schmitter New Orleans Ottumwa Iowa

Probate Court News Of Hocking County

Logan Harry L. Smith named executor for Keziah Jane Isabel Sands estate. Ewald Schmitter appointed administrator for George B. Culp estate. E. T. Bounds named executor for James H. Wonn estate. Pearl Bensonhaver named executor for David A. Bensonhaver estate. All appointments made May 21 by Judge E. L. Ewing in probate court.

Logan Social Notes Highlights From Logan May Meeting

Logan community notes recount the May gathering of the Garden Club hosted by Mrs. Paul Monks and Mrs. Harry Swaim on Mulberry Street. The program included singing, a paper by Gladys Clutter, lawn care tips, and a pledge to the flag, with a June hostess planned by Mrs. William Patchen.

Logan Paul Monks E. Sé¢ohd Harry.Swaim Everting Erly Haydenville Mulberry St America Ann Gladys Clutter Wellman Kemper Military Institute Bill Thelhic Huth Cnnrca Carl Harshman William Patchen Enid. Swarner Mary Monks Emma Mayme Wellman 2. M.martin William ‘Loomis George Hengst Emma Shaw C. W. Scheide Hubert Bolin Ed Godfrey Virginia Hockman James‘ ‘Blosser

Lady Recovers From Stomach Gas After Relief

A reader reports fearing bedtime due to stomach gas that rose to the throat when lying down, causing choking. After trying ERE-HELP, she states the gas is gone, digestion improved, and sleep is sound again. The ad promotes Betts Cut Rate in Nelsonville.

Betts Neilsonville

Dr Morrison Speaks Before Rotary Meeting

Dr William B Morrison of the Free Cancer Clinic of Columbus spoke at the Rotary Club dinner. He discussed cancer cure and prevention with slides. Judge E L Ewing, guest and chair of the Hocking Co cancer drive, reported 370.66 donated by clubs, organizations, individuals and theater collections. Other guests included Dr H G Southard and Bob Showalter. Program arranged by Ford Hack Lawrence Harden. Next week program in charge by arene EY RES A BTORY.

H.G. Southard Bob Showalter Ford Hack Lawrence Harden Arene EY Res

Logan Schools Award Merit for War Worker Training

Logan City Schools under Supt George E Carr have earned the Ohio State Board of Vocational Education Award of Merit for cooperation in training war production workers. Since June 1940 Ohio schools have trained over 450,000 people, both men and women, in National Defense Training programs supporting the war effort. Carr and staff are commended for their role in this program.

Logan George E. Carr Logan City Ohio State Board of Vocational Education Ohio Carr State’ Board Jetter State Board Kenneth C.] Ray Public Instruction

Scout Leader Group Elects Officers

Ladies Bowling League banquet at the Sportsman honors twenty members. Prizes for seasonal rankings awarded to New Straitsville team led by Nellie Ward and others. second place to H C Godman Shoe Company. third to King Lumber. fourth to Da Night Lunch with listed members.

H. C

Pvt Mundy Liberated From Prison Camp In Logan Scout Meeting

Logan Girl Scout leaders and Troop 2 held their season meeting Monday in Scout rooms. Pvt Charles Mundy, liberated from a German prison camp after two years, spoke via letter and new officers were elected led by president William Clapp and vice president Joel Phillips. Camping plans and arts crafts were demonstrated for Camp Quannacut with Troop 2 set to camp June 10. Refreshments followed. attendees included Mrs Arlie Brimner and others.

Logan Ed Muntee Pvt Charles Mundy William Clapp Joel Phillips Ito Merrill Haney Treas Joe Philips Meredith Gano George ‘VanFossen Walter Prather R. H. Allison Clapp C. F.rauch

Byesville Man Is Charged With Theft

Melvin Arthurs of Byesville was arraigned after police caught him and a juvenile attempting to steal a car owned by Herbert Stivison of Ernie's Taxicab on N Market Street across from the post office. The battery was down. Arthurs pleaded guilty and was bound over to the grand jury on a $1 bond but could not post it, remaining in county jail.

Sny+ jder Arthurs Grand Jury

Police Probe Juvenile Trespass on Bowen Street

Logan police investigated three juvenile trespassers on Bowen Street Sunday afternoon. The youths reportedly entered yards, broken flower beds, and tossed items, prompting patrol response. No injuries reported and investigation ongoing.

Logan Bowen St

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Nelsonville High School PTA D. R. Johnson Melsonville Ralph Reynolds Deanville Alonzo Figgins Jack McCall Austin Stillwell Charles Kennard Great Lakes Naval Training Base Kennard Frederick Charleston W.va Charles Edington E. E. Rosser Nelsonville Social Notes WSCS Ladies Auxiliary Buchtel Opera House Roland Calvert Miles Howe Quick's Carbondale Social Notes Probate Court News of Hocking County Mitsubishi Steel Kobe Japan Aits Bridge Club William Lehman Judson Shriner Edward Kemper Arthur Miller Randolph Hanison Russell Montgomery Phil.Tschappat Elmer Tschappat Isabella Byson Mary Bowen Belle Miller Edgar Paul Phyllis Wells Marilyan Saxton Phoebe Newman Phoebie Busy Bees Carol Risch Jeri Weiss South Harry Stevenson Wi High Street Leonard Brown Forrester Charlotte N. C Emma Becker Shulmate Norfolk Sarah Rockhold Becker E. Hunter St Joe G. Rockhold Chicago Rockhold IWLS Bob Swaim Chas Columbu Wacksehd Mys Warner Jack Térre Haute Ind Ralph’ Moorehead Depuy Auiditor Frank Tipton White Cross’ Hospital Darius Nutter Logan Rfc Doctors Hospital Robert ‘Anthony Roy Anthony N. Walnut Sr E. M. Jenkins Lana Carlisle Ed Kemper Harold ‘Thrush Hess -Castill Betty Rose F. M. Beaver John Weiland John _Hampton Robert E. Rose Cari Bailey George /Rose G. A.hartley Lorain Dr. Morrison Rotary Taeitgate Quany Logan Monument Co George C. Shaw W. Matin Mt. Logan, Oke Supt. Carr Ohio School Executive Ladies Bowling League Pvt. Mundy McQuade Bar- Ser Shop Byesville Evans Banner Actrite Demoth Liquid Span Armstrong Johnson Johnson's Scotch Zenners
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