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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1944

Page

12

Groups Sent to Take Tests for Induction in Nelsonville

Two Athens County registrant groups from Selective Service Board No 2, totaling 47 men, left for Fort Hayes Columbus. The first group of 28 will be inducted on arrival. the second group of 19 will undergo physicals then return home. Leaders were Fomas Keating and Harley doe Hubbel.

Nelsonville Athens County Selective Service Board No 2 Fort Hayes Columbus Fomas Keating Harley Doe Hubbel James Richard Davis Syewart Carrol Dank Woodgerd Athens Rt James Richard Davidson William Krith Zimmerman New Marshhelder T Freddie Evener, Jr Orville Walker Gilsten Cie Rice Athens Charles Leroy Thompson Deanville Charles Grayden

Three Are Fined by Mayor Howe

Nelsonville reports three brief court dispositions with fines after arraignments. Earl J Davis of Wauseon pleaded guilty to sparking a truck on the wrong side of Fayette Street and blocking fire department access, fined five dollars and costs. Edgar Jones, accused of assault and battery in a domestic dispute, pleaded guilty and was fined eight dollars twenty five cents and costs. Arthur Lee Kennedy of Seneca was fined three dollars and costs after pleading guilty to an intoxication charge.

Howe

Mrs. Bowers Dies Today in Nelsonville Home

Mrs. Varenid Stimmer Bowers aged 51 wife of Jefferson Bowers died early this morning at the family residence 1201 Edwards Street after a long illness. A Columbus native she moved to Nelsonville in 1920 at marriage and was a Church of Christ member. Survived by husband two stepchildren two sisters and one brother. Funeral at Church of Christ Friday at 2 PM with burial at Greentayni St.

Nelsonville Varenid Stimmer Bowers Jefferson Bowers Edwards St Columbus India Lester Stimmel Fort Thomas Cole Warren Funeral Home Church of J Christ

Glouster Social Notes and Local Buddies News

Glouster notes cover service families with Clyde Spencer transferred to Sanford Florida after 18 months in the Southwest. Navy wings awarded to Barney Evans at Fort Lauderdale. Joseph Evans returns from Atlantic duty to Pacific transfer. Community hosts Oakdale Friendship Circle Halloween party with prize winners and lots of local names. Social items from Clarte Meets Birthday Club and church events fill the page.

Southwest Pachic Clyde Spencer Sanford Fla Anduhe Wm. H. Evans Glouster Barney D. Evans Navy U.S. Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale

Democrats To Meet Thursday in Nelsonville Buckeye HQ

The York Township Democrat Club will meet Thursday at 7:20 PM at the Buckeye Building headquarters. Chairman Grover Lewis urges all precinct workers to attend to boost turnout for the election. Club officers thank Nelsonville city officials for cooperation at last Saturday night’s rally on the Public Square.

Nelsonville York Township Democrat Club Buckeye Grover Lewis

Nelsonville Social Notes Eliza beth S Nelson Society officers elected

Nelsonville report covers the Elizab eth S Nelson Society first year meeting hosted by Mrs William E Siddle with host James Siddle . Nancy Krieg elected president Rose Marie Martin secretary Janie Krieg treasurer Jane Hickman chaplains Martha Barber registrar Roberta Steenrod Judith Yowe color bearers. Members voted to support Buddy Bag project and crew member sponsorship for a landing craft. Navy Day notes by James Kriegz and a Halloween luncheon conclude. Next meeting set December first Wednesday 4 to 5 pm. ANNOUNCE BIRTH Mrs Joseph H Pedigo Helen Fearns announce birth Lana 14 oz October 28 Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Grandparents listed.

Nelsonville Elizabeth S Nelson Society C.A.R William E. Siddle William Quigley Siddle Nancy Krieg Rose Miarle Martin Janie Krieg Jane Hickman Martha Barber Roberta Steenrod Judith Yowe

Corning Juniors to Present Three Act Comedy The Campbells Are Coming

Corning High School junior class will stage The Campbells Are Coming a three act comedy on November 2 and 3 with a Thursday matinee at 2 pm and Friday evening performance at 8 pm EWT. Bob Reich will entertain with a half hour of piano selections starting at 7 30.

Corning Corning High School EWT Bob Reich

Hospital Notes on Patient Recoveries in Local City

Betty Lewis who had an appendectomy at Sheltering Arms Hospital a week ago was returned home Monday and is improving. Mrs Robert Bulloch and infant Ian were brought home from Sheltering Arms Hospital to James Bulloch’s house in the city Tuesday.

Glouster Betty Lewis Sheltering Arms Hospital Robert Bulloch Ian James Bulloch

Jacksonville Honor Roll For First Six Weeks

GLOUSTER The following students appear on the honor roll for the first six weeks at J T Elementary Jacksonville Various grades list named students with spelled errors including Ann Pat Anderson Bonnie Sue Jackson Jayne Jarvis Grace Kearny Catherine Miller Marie Pascoyiten Shirley Shivers Verla Stephenson Carolyn Tippie Judy Wicks Larry Bycofski Charles Collins Bill Heiser Tommy McCaskey Clyde Tippie Second grade Johny Kinney Gregory Koons Joe Paskievitch Mary Jane Ginnan Elzabeth Roebuck Harmalene Skroizky Jean Ann Householder Dana Miller Richard Romanowski Jimmie Lee Doane Harold Collins Thelma Wright Ernest Lewis Tommy Anderson Third Roberta Border Patsy Bisnaugle Ann Heiser Rex Mecum Pansy Byers Janice Kinder Yvonne Sharp Anhur Exine Fourth Shirley Davis Linda Lee Exenhamper Elizabeth Stoltz Ttawede Maronaret Taska SPAAMAR ROME Takenee temerens Anna Marie Lowry Nancy Johnson Ann Williams Diana Ginnan Carrol Jackson Larry Morrison Sixth Nancy Leake Jack Kempton Teresa Morrison Cary Lantz Bobby Sham Mary Katherine Anderson Seventh Ruth Williams Shirley Heiser Janet Erick Virgil Grandy Junior Stolz Donna Bernard Hoy Secklinger Keith McMenamy Eighth Ann Zalupski Those receiving A plus in spelling Second grade Mary Jane Ginnan Elizabeth Roebuck Hermalen Skrotzky Jean Ann Householder Richard Ramanow taki Dana Miller Gregory Koons Jimmie Doane Johny Kinney Third Yvonne Sharp Patsy Eisnaugle Janice Kinder Fourth Linda Lee Exenhamper Shirley Davis

Mary Jane Ginnan Elzabeth Roebuck Harmalene Skroizky Jean Ann Householder Dana Miller Richard Romanowski Jimmie Lee Doane Harold Collins Thelma Wright Ernest Lewis Tommy Anderson Roberta Border Patsy Bisnaugle Ann Heiser Rex Mecum Pansy Byers Janice Kinder Yvonne Sharp Anhur Exine Shirley Davis Spaamar Rome Takenee Temerens Anna Marie Lowry Nancy Johnson Ann Willams Diana Ginnan Carrol Jackson Larry Morrison Nancy Leake Jack Kempton Teresa Morrison Cary Lantz Bobby Sham Mary Katherine Anderson Ruth Williams Shirley K .Heiser Janet Erick Virgil Grandy Junior Stolz Donna Bernard Hoy Secklinger Keith McMenamy Ann Zalupski Elizabeth Roebuck Hermalen Skrotzky Richard Ramanowtaki Gregory Koons Jimmie Doane Johny Kinney Patsy Eisnaugle Linda Lee Exenhamper

Trimble service men receive Navy assignments abroad

Word has been received from Billy Burchier of Trimble that he has been assigned to one of the Navy's largest occupational billets. He finished boat training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station, spent a week with his parents, and reported back to Great Lakes before being moved to Newport Rhode Island. He enlisted in June and observed his 18th birthday October 24.

William Frazier Phyllis Leona McLaughlin Sidney McGlaughlin Charles M Worsington Jacksonville Ralph M Jloisington Zanesville Arthur Smith Jr Arthur. Smith Glouster Greens Run Navy Great Lakes Barbara Richardson Marietta College Shel Mass Rosemary Angies Haverstraw Jean Jarret Cincinnat Agnes, McVey Wheeling W. V Fitchardson Columbus Great Lakes Naval Training Station Wilbur Burchier Trimble Newport Rhode Island Set Dale Swyers Cecilia Chute Elizabeth Chute Chute Sgt Savers Pierre South Dakota Bob Thompson Isabel Thompson Bob

War Relief Drive Totals by Jacksonville Elementary Grades

The report lists amounts collected in each school grade group for the National War Relief drive. Mary McCann, sixth grade, $555. Hazel Raber, first grade, $532. Jessie Hill, seventh and eighth, $373. Wahneta Exenkamper, second and third, $290. Susan Myers, third and fourth, $2. The item notes names of teachers and collected sums.

Glouster Jacksonville Mary McCann Hazel Raber Jessie Hill Wahneta Exenkamper Susan Myers

Death of James Richards in Peoples Hospital

James Richards of this city died in Peoples Hospital on Tuesday after being treated since Sunday. He had been in failing health for several weeks. The body was taken to John Blower Funeral Home in this city.

Glouster James Richards Peoples Hospital John Blower

Plans Complete For Glouster Fall Festival

Glouster Schools present a Friday evening festival in the school building with booths and attractions including Antique Shop Lunch Coke Novelty Turkish Tea Room Penny Pitch Baseball Throw Basketball Throw Musical Show Primary Revue and Fish Pond. The event starts at 7 pm and runs all night with one third of net receipts funding the athletic fund and the rest shared by the high and elementary schools.

Glouster

Christmas Cards To Be Sent by Club

Hollister service club voted to mail Christmas cards to all names on Hollister Honors Roll. To reach 100 percent, parents must supply up-to-date addresses to Mrs. Robert Cooper Gloucester R D No 4, as soon as possible, especially overseas names. Camp-based service members may receive cards later but should be included. Auxiliary to meet at Leomin Hall Thursday at 7:30.

Slouster Hollister Service Club Hollister Robert Cooper Glouster R. D

Past Matrons' Club to Meet at Masonic Hall Friday Evening

The Past Matrons' Club of Thea Chapter C.E.5 will meet in Masonic Hall Friday at 7 30. Mrs. Gertrude Pride and Mrs. Mary Hawk preside over the committee. A pot of jack will be served after the meeting. The Women's Democratic Club meeting has been postponed to Thursday evening.

Glouster Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion It Lemon Hall Thea C.E Willl Masonic Hall Gertrude Pride Mary Hawk Women’s Democratic Club James Franklin

Local officer promoted to major in Belgium service

Word reaches Gloucester that Captain H. R. Heiskell has been promoted to Major on October 1. He serves as executive officer with the 584th Bomber Squadron, stationed somewhere in Belgium. Major Heiskell is the son of L. R. Heiskell, the New York Central Railroad agent in Gloucester.

Glouster H. R. Heiskell 584Th Belgium Major Heiskell L. R. Heiskell New York Central R. R

Peter ssons Ointment touted to relieve piles

An advertisement claims over a million dollars yearly is spent on remedies for piles and promotes Peters on s Ointment as soothing fast relief. It promises prompt, lasting relief from itching with a 35 cent box or 60 cent tube with applicator and money back if not delighted.

Petersson Peterson Adv

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