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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1944

Page

8

Nelsonville Officials Weigh Parking Meter Tax Plan

Nelsonville city officials discussed installing parking meters as a revenue source for the depleted general fund. A Mansfield example shows meters earning about 135 dollars daily and over 28 thousand last year, suggesting Nelsonville could gain hundreds monthly. wartime installation pauses noted, with council and residents urged to consider the proposal for future action.

Wnelsonville Mansfield H. E. Wison Nelsonville

Nelsonville Couples Plan Sept 26 Wedding at Methodist Parsonage

Mrs Eugene Berry announces the marriage of her daughter Ruth to Mr Sherman Locke. The ceremony occurs Tuesday evening at 6 30 o'clock with Rev W M George performing a single ring rite. Attendants are Mr and Mrs Carlos Ogg. Mrs Locke wears gray with powder blue accessories and a white mums and red rose corsage. Mr Locke works for Palermo Coal Co. They reside at 16 1/2 W Franklin St. Also notes include Clara McManus visiting for granddaughter Mary Agnes Kenney and Naomi Circle meeting with plans for a December rummage sale.

Nelsonville Eugene Berry Ruth Sherriman Locke Methodist Parsonage W. M George Carlos Ogg Franklin St

Returns To Visit After Many Years

Earl Washburn of Columbus visits Nelsonville to reconnect with old friends and family. The Washburns, once in Miws St, are noted in Columbus circles. Carl Washburn died after a banquet. Pearl Washburn lives in Youngstown. Mrs. Washburn travels with Earl and Carl’s memory remains in local education circles.

Nelsonville Earl Washburn Columbus George Washburn Ws St Carl Earl Colmbus

Private Woodson Returns to Camp at Ft Devens Mass

Nelsonville report details Private Woodson's 15 day visit with family including sister and brother before returning to Fort Devens Massachusetts. Wife accompanied him to Columbus. Week prior they visited Harley Harris Ruth Woodson and Hardee Woodson. later hosted by Isobel Scott in Gallipolis. A High Street party honored the returning service member with music and cards. Woodson has served six months.

Nelsonville Pfe Hope Woodson Ft. Devens Mass Columbus Woodson Ann Jack Ada Mae David Beatrice Jones Harley Harris Ruth Woodson Oran Miller Hardee Woodson Jones Isobel Scott Gallipolis Pfc. Woodson High St Pat. Chapman Ralph Woods Raymond Brunston Edith Walker Lou Chapman Eddie Woods Earnest Chapman Cecil Woodson Preston Dexiter Nelson Leftridge Clarence Smith Pile

Girl Scouts Plan Benefit Project in Nelsonville

Senior Troop 2 of Nelsonville Girl Scouts met Thursday at Mrs. Darwin Conkgan’s home. Three pursued first class badges and one pursued a second class badge. They will sell waste paper in bundles to raise funds, taking orders through Ann Preston Arlene Mall Louise Me Daniel and Waveline Hartman. transfer news notes Vanne Douglas of Canton moved to Union Furnace to live with Uncle and Aunt Frank and Mrs. Douglas at Elm Rack Farm.

Nelsonville Darwin Conkgan Ann Preston Arlene Mall Louise Me. Daniel Waveline Hartman Vanne Douglas Canton Stirling Company Union Furnace Frank Douglas Eim

Circle of Ruth Meets at Church

Circle of Ruth gathered Monday evening in the Presbyterian Church social rooms at six. Hostesses Mrs Harry Hoskinson and Miss Carrie Cox arranged Halloween decorations and fall flowers. Mrs James Knight led the business meeting and program. Oral Daugherty spoke on Alaska describing its history and missionary work. Miss Margaret Johnson led devotions on Missions.

Nelsonville Ruth Presbyterian Church Harry Hoskinson Carrie Cox James Knight Oral Daugherty Alaska Margaret Johnson J. T. Evans Leland Krieg Wate Edington Herman Ruble Cecil Shafer

McDonald Funeral Set for Thursday in New Straitsville

Nelsonville area brief: Mrs Hathie Mas McDonald wife of Clay McDonald died Sunday at home. Her remains were moved to Stout Funeral Home where friends may call. The McDonalds previously lived at Flontinnerd, moved to New Straitsville three years ago. Funeral service will be Thursday at 1 PM at the Stout Funeral Home with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville Hathie Mas McDonald Clay McDonald New Strattsville Stout McDonald Flontinnerd New Straitsville Stnut Pupias Greenlawn Cemetery

Triple Wedding in Gallipolis Shocks Nelsonville Area

A triple wedding was announced in Gallipolis on Monday involving three York couples. Max Malone of Nelsonville and Charlotte Hughes of Buchtel were among the congratulations, with Reva Warren of Edwards Sr. Nelsonville and Robert Delong of Buchtel also featured along with Clarence Meek and Jean Delonz of Buchtel.

Nesonville York Focal Gallipolis Max Malone Frank Malone Nelsonville Charlotte Hughes Buchtel Reva Warren Sam Warren Ewards Sr Robert Delong Clarence Meek Jean Delonz

Service Men Of Glouster Area News Update

Glouster area families share letters and furloughs from service members. Jack Duncan on 15 day leave from Dyesburg Tennessee. he has served two years. Spurgess brothers Steven Walter and Mike report overseas and in Belgium. John Bryson Army 1-c writes of Caribbean duties after a 30 day home leave. Robert Bryson at Camp Mackall expects movement to staging area as ground crew. Charles Buchanan promoted to private first class in India China division. Dyer and Hones family updates include nursing graduation in Toledo and Cleveland visits. Pauline Brooks Dayton reports Pvt Clifford W. Brooks newly stationed in France.

Glouster Pfe Jack Duncan Dyesburg Tenn George C. Duncan Alex Spurgess Taxlar Ridge Steven Spurgess Iis Euuropean Walter Spurgess Engineering Reams Belgium Mike Spurgess Army Camp Wolters Texas John M. Bryson I. KK. Bryson Caribbean Robert King Bryson Camp Mackall N. C Air Transport Command India Charles D. Buchanan Barbour Street Tie Unites States Army Airforce United Nations China Nimala Mountains Burma John Dyer Fred Hones Toledo Yeleda State Cngpital School of Nursing Photlis Dyer Murce Ver Western Reserve University Cleveland Sheeff Hisband Pvt Clifford W. Brooks France

Mrs Miller to Sing for Kiwanis Club

Tucker as chairman of the Kiwanis dinner program has arranged for Mrs Ray Miller to perform vocal numbers. She recently arrived in this country from Australia and was a featured radio singer in her homeland. A surprise feature is planned after the musical portion.

Logan - Cleon ‘Tucker Wi Kiwanis Ray Miller Coun Trey Australia America

Principal Burchfield To Attend Meeting

Logan High School principal Fred B. Burchfield will attend two educational conferences in Indianapolis on October 6 and 7. The Educational Policies Commission from Washington oversees discussions on postwar education and the People’s Peace conference with six to twelve representatives from five states. A. B. Gorsuch of Ashland High School accompanies him as chair of the Post War Education committee.

Logan Fred B. Burchfield Logan High School Indianapolis Educational Policies Commission National Education Association Washington Th C Commission United States Illinois Indiana Kentucky Michigan Ohio Burchfield Ohio High School Principals’ Association A. B. Gorsuch Ashland High School Principals’ Organization

Logan Social Notes Dated Activities And Engagement News

Logan society notes report gatherings at a country home Sunday with Mrs. Drew Summers host, a contract bridge afternoon, and visits by several residents. Engagement announced for Lt James E. Morris to Miss Trene Potts of Nashville. Church class meeting at the Harrington Presbyterian with Miss Ada Kreig as guest. Numerous local residents listed visiting, dining, and traveling between Logan, Columbus, and nearby areas with many relatives named.

Athens Emma Becker Bird White South Thos. L. Morris West Front Street James E. Morris Trene Potts Thomas M. Potts Nashville Tenn Morris Raf Chatham Field John Kreig Fanny Speers Seth Sloan Harrington The Presbyterian Church Kreig Tay Nimon Roy Conkie Ada: Kreig

New Plymouth News Briefs: Local Happenings Recorded

Miss Cathatine Cherry from Columbus visited her mother Mrs Minnie Cherry. WSCS met with a noon lunch at Mrs Viola Smith. Employment shifts touched Ralph Cherry Lafe Eggleston and Howard Eggleston. Local workers at Stanley Miller Orchard include William Cherry and Gordon Hannegan. Earle Heinlein family visits Richland Township. Mrs Frank Ellis hosted guests, including Mrs John Karns and a baby granddaughter. Carol Sue of Creja visited Mrs S M Heinlein. The Thomas Bay farm sold to Delmar Ward. Cpl Junior Heinlein from North Fort Lewis visited grandma S M Heinlein during furlough. Walter Feters family moved to farm nearby. Frantz family celebrated Earl Frantz birthday. Miss Mary Ann Heinlein wed Lloyd Rhein scheid in Chicago. Cpl John W Heinlein married Ruth Bell in Shreveport, La. both are C V Heinlein’s children.

New Plymouth Cathjatine Cherry Columbus Minnie Cherry WSCS Viola Smith Ralph Cherry Earle Heinlein C. H. Jones Larry Richland Township Frank Ellis John P. Karns Carol Sue Creaja S. M. Heinlein Thomas Bay Delmar Ward Cpl Junior Heinlein North Ft Chicago John W. Heinlein LU. S. Army Ruth’ Bell Shreveport C. V. Heinlein

Two Logans Injured In Separate Monday Accidents

Misfortune struck the Washington Bowers home on E Second St when seven year old Jim mie Bowers was hit in the left eye by a pellet fired from a neighbor boy’s airgun. Immediately after, Richard Bowers returned from football practice with a fractured right arm just above the wrist, the second break of the same bone, requiring transfer to Grant Hospital in Columbus for reduction.

Logan Washington Bowers E. Second St Jimmie Bowers Bowers Richard Grant Hospital Columbus

Hocking Service Men Guests and War News, Local Reflections

Logan residents welcome Cpt Howard Whitmore and Lt William Whitmore aboard a troop ship in New Orleans. John Edward Kemper II learns of his 1c enlistment in Boston after overseas service since February. Cpl Marcus Lohr Jr. of Galveston enjoys furlough with parents at 497 W Second St before reporting back October 13. Mrs Eleanor Rutherford Nelson is informed that her husband Robert Nelson, in England, is convalescing from a leg wound in France with General Patton’s army nearby. Pvt Joseph Hilton returns to Camp Stewart after a 5 day furlough with family. Pvt Dale C Engle shifts from infantry to a combat-hardened armored division. Pvt Clifford W Barney, originally Haydenville, wounded and now recovering from leg loss at Percy Jones General Hospital Batttle Creek Michigan. wife joins him in Michigan.

Marcus Lohr Second St Galveston Robert Nelson Eleanor Ruther‘fords England France Welson Iwas Patton Joseph Hilton Camp Stewart Dale C. Engle Engle Clifford W. Barney Columbus Haydenville Columbus Universal Concrete Pipe Company Overesas Michigan Percy Jones General Hospital Batthe Creek Mich

Births Announced in West Logan and Cor poral Stewart's family

Mr and Mrs Harold Blackford of West Logan announce a son born Sunday at Lancaster Municipal Hospital. Cpl and Mrs Charles Stewart announce a son Charles Michael born Monday at home. Corpl Stewart, overseas, is the son of Mrs Earl Stewart of Logan and the late Samuel Terrel of Second Street, Cor poral Stewart now serving overseas.

Logan Harold Blackford West Logan Lancaster Municipal Hospital Cpl Charles Stewart Charles Michael Amuel Terrel Second St Corporal Stewart Earl Stewart

Extension Class Work Is Arranged

Logan extension classes including English history government geography sociology psychology education and perhaps other topics will be offered at the Logan High School Building at seven oclock Wednesday evening. The announcement was made by George Carr superintendent of city schools and S H Dillon superintendent of county schools. The courses aim to help teachers earn additional credits due to added duties.

Logan Logan High School George Carr S. H. Dillion

Young Wife Dies Suddenly At Caldwell

Mrs. Joseph Barrick age 25, formerly Pauline Mingo of Logan, died suddenly at her Caldwell home Sunday evening after a brief illness. A registered nurse trained at Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville, she met Barrick while he was a patient there and they wed at St. John’s Logan in April 1941. Survived by husband in France and a two year old daughter. Funeral set for Wednesday at nine o’clock.

Logan Joseph Barrick Caldwell Pauline Mingo Good Samar Jitan Hospital Zanesville Barrick St. John’s Catholic Church

Logan Board Names New Second Grade Teacher at West End School

Due to a vacancy from Emma Hall’s resignation, Eliza beth Heinlein Jones is hired to teach the second grade at West End School. Miss Elia Rochester had been substituting since the start of the term. Hollister P T A to meet October 9 at 7 30 with Mr Hanes speaking and committees appointed.

LOGAN Emma Hall Elizabeth Heinlein Jones Logan Board of Education West End Elia Rochester Hollister Hollister Hollister P.T.A Hanes

Athens Woman Reverses Digestive Woes With ERB HELP

An Athens woman formerly spit up acid liquids after meals and suffered headaches irregular bowels and choking episodes. She now eats normally and credits ERB HELP for relief. The claims describe ERB HELP as containing 12 Great Flords cleansing bowels easing gas and aiding liver and kidneys. Athens Pharmacy advertises this remedy at 7 WN Court St.

Athens Athens Pharmacy Court St—Ady

Rotary Hears Talk on China Australia

Logan Rotary heard Hugh James Donahue speak on U S China relations after a 19 month Australia visit. He cited ancestral worship as a key Chinese hindrance and urged use of America made machinery for development. Other guests included Walter Haas and E A Herrold. Nomination of class officers and student council reps occurred at Logan Senior High with elections set for Tuesday.

Logan China Walter Haas Logan High History Steacher Senior High Red

Also Mentioned on This Page

FE. W. Auden Edward Carter Tesigner Walter Tig«ner Miles Howe John P. Kelso George Schoonover Howe Tiger Service Department Jackson St SPR Nelsonville Social Notes Vesits Clara McManus Union Furnsce Henry Raridian Mary Agnes Kenney Ben Yerkes Pemshoro, W. Va James Beard Naomi Circle Henry Lancaster Ray O'Dell Allen Riley Private Woodson Girl Scouts Oakley Oakley Insurance Xelsonville, Ohio Circle of Ruth M’ Donald Williams Quick W. Union St ITE Tome Williams Formula Mrs. Miller Kiwanis Club Carter Dugan Logan James Richard Carter Pension Club Union Park Ed Dugan Nace Amos Staines Sarah Rackhold Frank Atwood Ashland A. J Heyde Helen Rengers Luther Heyde Capital University Cara Brown WO. Turker Rudd Summers Liloyd Ruff Donald Rushville Helen Ren Igert Paul Heyde A. L. Heyde E.hunter St Edith Poils Eyman Lancaster H. iV. Thrush N. Mulberry St Rosamond Fox Good Samaritian Hospital Cincinnati Sea Box North St Joan Kalklasch Harley Kalklasch Arthur Stevens Arlington Ave Ruth Bloomfield Charles Bright Bright Carl Judy Dominia Tut Nick Till Oro Tee Robert Desi Bowman - Walker - Arnaz James H. Wilson Columbus Street Bali Rotary Zenners Schine Thena Mr. Skeffington Reenwich Village Amech Rmen Miranda
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