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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1945
Page
6
Nelsonville to hold a rally to stir interest in the seventh war loan drive as part of wartime financing efforts. The article notes community mobilization and local participation planned to boost bond subscriptions and support for national defense.
Nelsonville co chairmen D W Codding and Dr James H Wilson outline a big Seventh Bond parade for Monday June 4 with a community float contest and two $25 prizes. Bands join Nelsonville High School and Fred Mulligan is marshal. floats enter by June 2 with a post parade program on Public Square featuring a prominent speaker and remarks honoring veterans.
Mrs Mahala Day age 83 widow of James Day died Wednesday night at her Buchtel home. She leaves two daughters Lina Adams Kimberly and Anna Gasper Canton. two sons Arthur Buchtel and Thomas Maysville Ky. two stepsons W E Day Portsmouth and R C Day Gladwin Mich. Funeral plans not yet set. Also notes Thea Chapter inspection and dinner at American Legion Mall.
Nelsonville social notes describe the Tri Psi Sorority party honoring senior girls with decorated rooms, streamers, a slate fireplace, pennants, and vanity favors. Ruth Becker, sorority president, greeted guests. games and singing followed. refreshments served in the school cafeteria. Local residents include Mrs S Minaut and sons visiting Long Island. Mrs Doris Pergrin returns from Columbus for observation. Pvt Bill Skiver arrives in the Philippines. Camp Meade leaves. various families noted in brief society items.
Chauncey district social items describe Miss Nelle Pickering visiting Athens with Mr. and Mrs. Lee Schoonover. Local circles and church groups meet, welcome new member Garfield Grimes, and honor departing teacher Mrs. Clark. Mrs. Emma Rupe improves at home. Mrs. Mildred Kent Miller to host next Chauncey circle meeting.
Chauncey families cherish hospitality at Mill St home with six Palmer sons in service. Clyde, Floyd, Austin, Richard, Lewis, and Robert Palmer are noted in Coast Guard, Army, Marine, Navy, and Ninth Army deployments in Panama Canal Zone and Europe, with Floyd reassigning at Camp Atterbury. Bob Sanders celebrates 13th birthday with cake and family.
Nelsonville Ohio Gospell Singers will perform at First Baptist Church on Saturday as a benefits event. The male quartet features members such as Bruce Vaughn Standall Starrett and Figgins with a varied mix of duets and solos. Proceeds support church decoration and renovation efforts.
Chauncey Dover High School will hold commencement tonight at 8 in the high school auditorium. A class of 42 will receive diplomas as the band and chorus participate. Valedictory by Josephine Byers, salutatory by Michael Keasey, and address by Glen West of the State Department of Education. Diplomas presented by Albert Watkins, school board president.
Nelsonville notice urges high school students and others about to take first jobs to apply early for social security cards. Lockwood of the Zaneville Social Security Office explains coverage: private industry jobs require a card, farm or home jobs, nonprofit, government work do not. Apply at the Zanesville Post Office Building or ask the postmaster for an application.
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