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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1946

Page

2

Memorial Day Program Outline in Nelsonville and Buchtel

In Nelsonville Athens area Congressman Thomas A. Jenkins arrives from Washington at 5 30 am and is escorted to Buchtel for a 9 30 am speech at the Flag Pole. He then attends ceremonies at Greenlawn Cemetery including a bronze memorial dedication by Spanish American War veterans followed by a parade.

Nelsonville Thomas A. Jenkins Athens Washington Buchtel Lloyd Evans Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonvile

Nelsonville Firms to Close for Memorial Day Observances

Nelsonville officials announce closures for Memorial Day including local businesses offices and city services on May 36. The day features a parade to the Legion lot with Congressman Jenkins delivering the memorial address, firing squad salute, taps, and traffic directions by Boy Scouts.

Pool Opening Delayed By Materials At Nelsonville High

Nelsonville announces the community pool opening at the High School Athletic Field will be delayed due to late arrival of materials and supplies. Transportation delays caused the setback and J. K. Kinneer, the high school principal, will oversee pool operations this season. City Schools close for term. pupils return for grade cards Friday, May 31.

Nelsonville J. K. Kinneer

Post Members Gather For Memorial Day in Nelsonville

Veterans of Foreign Wars members convene at quarters by 8 30 a m to march to the American Legion building and join other groups in honoring fallen servicemen. Open house follows the service with Hon Thom Jenkins meeting veterans about problems. Members urged to gather at the hall and wear uniforms. all veterans welcome to join.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Post Veterans of Foreign Wars American Legion Thom Jenkins Post

Memorial Day Plans For Buchtel Are Announced

Mayor W T Wright announced Memorial Day events for Thursday inviting adjoining communities. Activities include a firing squad departure at 8 30 am from the flag pole to Whitmore Cemetery, return to the Maypole, school children gathered at the gym, flag distribution for the march, and a 9 30 am program at the flag pole with speakers and songs. A 2 pm hand concert and 9 or 9 test ball game are listed. Speakers include Congressman Thomas A Jenkins and the Rev Lloyd Evans.

Buchtel W.T. Wright Ymarec Whitmore America Thomas A. Jenkins Lloyd Evans Roy Bookman

Greer to paint flag on ear in bid for better Tollywood scenes

After two years on the Tollywood merry go round Jane Greer complains her best scenes end on the cutting room floor and her roles reduced to background blur. She vows to make a bold statement by painting an American flag on her ear to attract attention on screen.

Jane Greer Holly Yens-To

Nelsonville Personal Notes Highlights

Ray returned to Toledo after a week visiting his mother Mrs. Mary Ray. He was discharged after two and a half years in the service, including a year and a half overseas in Germany. Akron visitors Mrs. Robert Risch with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Clark Spring. Mrs. Charles Deer home on Carbon Hill Road. W H Grady of Louisville spent time with his brother and sister-in-law Dr C G Dew and Miss Leona Wells. Mrs Jeannette C Grimm of Columbus arrives for the alumni banquet and to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Ed Cranmer. her son Lee has been with his grandparents the past two weeks.

Circle Ray Toledo Mary Ray Ray Germany Robert Risch Harriett Spring Akron Clark Spring Charles Deer Carbon Hill Road W.H. Grady Louisville C. G. Dew Leona Wells Jeannette C. Grimm Columbus Ed_ Cranmer Lee

Glouster Personal News Highlights Local Visits and Service

Glouster residents report weekend visits among families including Mr. and Mrs. Burdiss in Columbus and Mr. and Mrs. Campbell in Jackson. S Sgt William Robert was discharged at Great Lakes on May 23 and staying with Mr. and Mrs. Zimmer. Kinney served 26 months with ten in China and the South Pacific. Mrs Ben Turner spent last week with her mother Mrs Sarah Jonas and returned to Columbus Friday.

George Burdiss Columbus Burdiss Elbert Maxwell

Creek Valley Club to Meet Friday on Game Preserve Closure

Sunday Creek Valley Sportsman's Club will hold a special meeting at the American Legion Hall Friday at 7 pm to discuss closing the game preserve for one year. Local members plan talks on the proposed period and potential impacts.

Glouster Sunday Creek Valley Sportsman's Club American Legion Hall

Honored on Sixth Birthday at Gamwell Home

Mr. and Mrs. An sel Gamwell celebrated their daughter Melinda's sixth birthday with the pre primer class on Hill Street. Guests enjoyed cake and gifts, songs and games as ice cream and candy were served.

Carolyn Sue Conaway Sandra Dugan Donna Jo Gvure Jane Muerth Marty Sue Murphy Susie Skinner Judy McLaughlin Jimmy Blower Larry Colbert Chester Keith Mike Kelly Mike Kinney Jimmie McLaughlin Melinda Gamwell Patricia Vore Mary Louise Murphy Judy Zimmer Linda Forgoress Kenneth Kirby Gamwell

Arnold Maxwell Returns from Army to Visit Family

Arnold Maxwell, son of Elbert Maxwell, was discharged at Camp Atterbury and is staying with relatives in Columbus. He will arrive in Glouster Wednesday to visit his father and other friends.

Glouster Arnold Maxwell Elbert Maxwell Camp Atterbury Columbus

Son Will Return From Okinawa on Sea Cap

Mr. and Mrs. Frances Barrett of Jacksonville announce their son Pfc. John N. Barrett will leave Okinawa May 25 aboard the U S S Sea Cap and reach home about June 15 after nine months in the service.

Glouster Frances Barrett Jacksonville Pfc John N. Barrett Okinawa

Peterson's Ointment Promises Quick Relief for Itching

An advertisement claims Peterson's Ointment ends itching from pimples eczema and blotches with a money back guarantee. It also soothes tired feet and cracks between toes and invites readers to call druggists for a 35 cent price.

Peterson

Reds and Buchtel Set to Clash Thursday

In Nelsonville the Reds and Buchtel of the Junior Twilight Baseball league are slated to meet Thursday at 3:45 PM at the city playground. The Cubs and Reds postponement will be rescheduled. Two softball games, previously postponed, are now on for this evening.

Nelsonville Reds Buchtel Cubs

MM Club Postponed Meeting Noted by Officials

The M. M. Club meeting scheduled for Friday night has been postponed until a later date, according to an official announcement.

Nelso Tlle M. 2

Nelsonville Class Plans Reunion and Local Social

Nelsonville area notes a Class of 2837 reunion planned for Friday May 31 at the Union Furnace Veterans of Foreign War hall in Canal Winchester. Freshmeats will be served. Local visits include Clyde Disbennet and Bobby Smith with Hebn McGuire, various residents in Nelsonville and nearby towns. A birth is announced: Florence Ellen Reinshell in Lancaster weighing 10 pounds.

Nelsonville Neisonville Y. m Union Furnace Charles Clark Suneday Velma Free Columbus Dan Jones James Franklin Florence Ellen Reinshell Lancaster

Sunday Guests and Duke University Visit Noted

Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Levering and others from Nelsonville gathered at their home and nearby presences. Edward I. Se of the Nelsonville Tribune spent the week in Durham North Carolina attending Duke University commencement exercises and joined the seminar class.

Zion Ridge Marcus Levering Frank Bailey Jack Young Orland Jane Kepler Henry Dalman Gerald Dolman Nelsonville Richard Dolman New Jersey Emtor Melsonville Edward I. Se Nelsonville Tribune Durham N. C Duke University

Meeting Canceled WSCS Changes Date Notice

The WSCS of the Methodist Church announces a change in the scheduled meeting. The Thursday session is moved to an unspecified date next week with the exact date to be announced later.

Glouster WSCS Methodist Church

Lodge Consolidation Planned in Murray City and Magic City Lodges

At Odd Fellows Hall Friday at 7 30 p m Murray City Lodge 830 and Magic City Lodge 797 will consolidate with a Grand Lodge officer present to oversee the merger. Refreshments will be served after the meeting.

Glouster Odd Fellows Hall Murray City Lodge Magic City Lodge Grand Lodge

Grocery Stores Set Saturday Night Closing Time

Local grocery stores in Nelsonville will close at 7:00 PM on Saturdays starting June 1, following Merchants Association action. Apparel and other shops will remain open until 8:30 PM Saturdays.

Nelsonville Merchants Association

Episcopal Church to Hold Holy Communion and Services

In Nelsonville the Rev. Sydney J. Browne will celebrate Holy Communion on Thursday May 30 at 8 30 am for Ascension Day and Memorial Day. On Sunday June 2 Morning Prayer and sermon are planned at 9 30 am with Sunday School in the church basement.

Nelsonville Sydney J. Browne Episcopal Church Schanl

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