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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1943

Page

2

Poston Rites Will Be Held In Columbus

Funeral services for Donald Rannels Poston 57 of Columbus will be held at Schoedinger chapel. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville. Poston was a World War I captain in the 337th Regiment of the 83rd Division and later a cement company representative. He died of a heart attack at White Cross Hospital. He leaves a mother a sister a brother and multiple half siblings. He was educated in Nelsonville Columbus and at Ohio State University.

Nelsonville Donald Rannels Poston W. Kelso Rd Columbus White Cross Hospital Schoedinger Chapel Greenlawn Cemetery Poston E. M. Poston Ohio Superior Cement Corporation France Italy Ohio State University Helena Rannels Posteon New York Anne Renner John B. Poston Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co Carl M. Poston Elias M. Poston II Charlene Poston Caren Mary Poston Burke

Athens Health Ordinance Regulates Eating Establishments

Public health ordinance in Athens requires permits for restaurants and itinerant stands, defines restaurant terms, sets sanitation standards, inspection schedules, and penalties. Health officer may condemn unwholesome food, with annual inspections and strict utensil and facility rules.

cIrTy OF Athens City of Athens City County Reona H. O Health Department Public Health Service Code

Buchtel Will Honor Dead Of All Wars

The Buchtel York high school band plays the Memorial Day program in Buchtel Sunday starting at 9 a.m. with a flag-pole ceremony, then marches to Buchtel Cemetery for unknown dead services and to Old Buchtel, Catholic, and Whitmore cemeteries for closing rites. The firing squad includes men released from Army service and Marshal James D Tolliver leads with assistants.

Buchtel Buchtel-York High School Buchtel-York Band America Old Buchtel Father Gallagher Whitmore Cemetery James D. Tolliver Edward Sohn William McDonald Sam McDonald Ralph Wilson

Motorist Fined by Nelsonville Mayor

John Fearns of Nelsonville pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle under the influence in Mayor Herman Ogg’s court. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs and arranged payment. Fearns was arrested by Patrolman Charles Thompson.

Nelsonville John Fearns Nelsonville Rfc Herman Ogg Fearns Charles Thompson

Gladys Hickman Recovering After Fall in Nelsonville

Mrs. Gladys Hickman wife of John H. Hickman is convalescing at 637 Poplar St Nelsonville after a fall that left her with a badly sprained knee. Friends send cards wishing her a speedy recovery.

Nelsonville Gladys Hickman John H. Hickman Poplar St

Nelsonville alumni banquet ticket sale closes Thursday noon

All persons planning to attend the Nelsonville alumni banquet are asked to secure their tickets by noon Thursday as the ticket sale at that time will close.

Nelsonville

Women urged to support surgical dressing unit drive

Civilian Defense voices concern over low turnout for the Surgical Dressing Unit. The writer urges local women to participate, warning that failure to meet the quota could bring disgrace and jeopardize soldiers’ supplies. Open shifts listed: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings.

Reforestation Film Shown to Rotary Club

In Nelsonville the federal reforestation program was explained to Rotary Club members via a sound film. The movie, part of the public school program, was shown through the schools. Ralph Boyd operated the projector and Lieut. Charles Parks, home on furlough, attended.

Nelsonville Rotary Club Ralph Boyd Lieut Charles Parks

Interdenominational DVBS Conference Plans in Nelsonville

The Interdenominational Daily Vacation Bible School Conference for Athens Hocking Perry and Vinton Counties will meet at Nelsonville Presbyterian Church on Thursday May 27 at 130 PM EWT. Ministers superintendents and teachers are invited. The program features worship led by Rev John Lloyd Evans texts materials by Miss Helen Chappie and Miss Blanche Riley talks by Rev Gilbert Courtney Rev Wilson Miss Ruth Beckler Rev Edgar Walker and a Massillon based benediction by Rev L Evans followed by departmental conferences for kindergarten primary and junior groups.

Nelsonville Athens Hocking Perry Vinton Gilbert Courtney DVBS Wilson Enterprise Ruth Beckler Edgar Walker Massillon W. George L. E. Evans

Poultrymen Advised by County Agent

Point Pleasant reports County Agent C. C. Anderson advises grass ranges to supply essentials of poultry ration. Harold M. Hyre of West Virginia University Extension poultry staff urges clean grass ranges for growing chickens as a substitute for vitamins minerals and proteins in wartime feeds. Farmers with pullets should seed grass ranges, bluegrass or legumes, to provide vitamins minerals and protein for high egg production.

Point Pleasant C. C. Anderson Harold M. Hyre West Virginia University

Point Pleasant Bridge Club Hosts Monday Session

Mrs Max Koenigsberg entertained the Monday Evening Bridge Club at her Jackson Avenue home. Two tables competed with Mrs William Machir earning high score, Mrs Victor E Park taking second, and Mrs Koenigsberg tabulating sow. Guest A K Husband from the ordnance works colony attended. Members present included Mrs James Hall Mrs L B Hannaman Mrs Richard H Melrose Mrs Machir Mrs Park and Mrs Koenigsberg.

Point Pleasant Max Koenigsberg Jackson Ave William Machir Victor E. S. Park Koenigsberg A. K. Husband Ordnance Works Colony James Hall L. B. Hannaman Richard H. Melrose Machir Park

Dr F C Long Returns Home After Columbus Accident

Dr F C Long, recently injured in a highway collision in Columbus during Easter vacation, has been moved from a Columbus hospital to his parents home and plans to return to his own residence in a few days. War Mothers Emergency Aid Club will meet Tuesday evening June 1 in the circuit court room at the courthouse, said President William Higgins yesterday.

F. C. Long Columbus War Mothers Emergency Aid Club William Higgins

Go Early To Attend Circus in Athens

Teenage sisters Glenna and Martha Yeager daughters of Policeman Curt Yeager went to Athens Ohio to visit Ruth and Imogene their sisters and to see the circus today. They rode a bus from near the ordnance works and planned to arrive before the main gate opened.

Point Pleasant Glenna Martha Yeager Curt Yeager Athens Ruth Imogene Ordnance Works

Yauger School Wins Bond Contest Prize

In POINT PLEASANT Mason County Mrs Mary P Grimm of Leon teacher at Yauger School Cologne District received the $25 war bond for selling the most bonds and stamps in the Second War Loan drive The Yauger School sales totaled 10800 dollars awarded personally by county war bond chairman C O Weissenburger per the campaign report.

Point Pleasant Mason County Mary P. Grimm Leon Yauger School Cologne C. O. Weissenburger

Bradbury Social and Brief Personal Notes

Bradbury notes show Bible School attendance on Sunday May 23 with Elder S M Gilmore in charge. The P T A served ice cream to scholars while Otho Smith visited with cousins Mr and Mrs John Sawyer. William Hoppes and daughter in law of Columbus visited Mr and Mrs Harry Bailey. Bernice Russell recovers from recent automobile wreck injuries. Fourteen feet of angleworms may be eaten by a robin in a day.

Bradbury—Bible School S. M. Gilmore Otho Smith John Sawyer O. W. Williams T. W. Autherson Milton Russell Jesse Hull Harrisonville Bernice Russell William Hoppes Columbus Harry Bailey

Garden Club in Nelsonville showcases flowers and trees

The Commun ity Garden Club met May 24 at Mrs. E. J. Kessinger’s home with 20 members and a guest. Raymond Slutz of Athens presented an illustrated talk on Athens grown flowers and fall leaves. Rotary will decorate Public Square park by Decoration Day. Victory Garden contest discussed.

Nelsonville E. J. Kessinger D. W. Codding C. L. Stout Mayme Keplar James Guy Raymond Slutz Athens Sugar Grove Ohio Florida Georgia Logans Biddles

Beatrice Jones Returns From Visit to Columbus and Pennsylvania

Mrs Beatrice Jones returns after a 10 day visit with relatives in Columbus and Pennsylvania Accompanied by Miss Mae Pardon of Columbus she spent time with her son Cpl Charles E Jones stationed at Greenville Pa She reports he is well and enjoying Army life

Nelsonville Beatrice Jones Columbus Pennsylvania Mae Pardon Cpl Charles E. Jones Greenville

Cemetery Trustees Urge Lot Clean-Up Before Decoration Day

Nelsonville cemetery owners are asked to tidy lots at Greenlawn Cemetery this year as trustees cite persistent rain and labor shortages that prevent timely mowing ahead of Decoration Day.

Nelsonville Greenlawn Cemetery

Nelsonville Party Postponed to June 3

The Lady Ellis monthly party scheduled for Thursday evening was postponed one week to Thursday evening June 3, as announced.

Nelsonville

SWAMS Club Meets Tonight After Church Service

The SWAMS Club of the Church of Christ will meet this evening at 8 30 following the midweek service. All members are urged to attend.

Nelsonville Swams Club Church of Christ

Long Bottom Social Notes and Local Notices

Long Bottom residents host visits from Pvt Harold Osborn and family. Mrs Joe Phillips of Charleston visits relatives. Pvt Garth Smith from Camp Haan and wife visit. C E Lawrence moves into repaired store. Notices name executors and administrators for William Welsh Ruth Tyroler and Mabel Dewhurst estates with dates in May 1943 and April 1943.

Long Bottom Harold Osborn Ft. Bragg N. C Mont Osborn Dell Larkins Joe Phillips Charleston Garth Smith Camp Haan Calif C. E. Lawrence Inez Paden City W. Va T. L. Swan Mildred Bradford Athens Sand Hill Cemetery

Widow of Architect Dies at Oak Hill

Gallipolis reports the death of Letitia Jones age 75 widow of architect Jones at her Oak Hill home on Sunday. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daverson, survived by two daughters Mrs. Morgan and Mrs. Helen Toner, a brother David B. Daverson, and several relatives. Funeral services will be held at Oak Hill Presbyterian Church Wednesday afternoon and burial will be in the cemetery.

Gallipolis Letitiyvis Jones Min Jones Oak Hill Evans van Wert Morgan Helen Toner David B. Daverson S. J. Morgan Jackson D. Jemiston Davis

Funeral for Emma Flynn 76 Held at Patrick's Church

Mrs. Emma Flynn of North Grant Avenue, wife of Flynn, died at home after a long illness. Funeral mass set for 9 a.m. Thursday at Patrick's Church Calvary Cemetery with Egan-Ryan funeral home in charge. Surviving relatives include Gallipolis area kin and a brother.

Columbus Emma Flynn N. Grant Ave Flynn Patrick's Church Calvary Cemetery Egan-Ryan Gallipolis

Appointment of administrator for Jacob Wallace estate

Ray Holcolm has been appointed administrator of the estate of Jacob Wallace, late of Huton Township. A bond of four thousand dollars was fixed with Henry W. Cherringigg and Maggie Holcomb as sureties.

Marguerite Day Athens Ohio Pearl E. Day Athens County Francis D Said County Anna P. Scott Nelsonville Jennie Powell Francis D. White Bertha French Nate French Said Ruth L. Tyroler George Williams Chauncey Mabel Dewhurst Anna McLaughlin Francis D, White Gallipolis Ray Holcolm Jacob Wallace Huton Bond Henry W. Cherringigg Maggie Holcomb

Way To Believe Itchy Pimples Relief Ad

An old style advertisement promotes Peterson's Ointment a 35c box from the druggist for skin itching pimples red blotches and itching relief. It claims prompt soothing benefits and mentions use on feet cracks between toes with a persuasive sales tone.

Peterson Ady

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