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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1945

Page

10

Dr Baker To Speak At Rotary Meeting Next Week

Nelsonville factory officials unveil a three month bonus plan to speed production at the Nelsonville Electric & Manufacturing plant in Carbon Hall. Carl Huprecht, a firm member, outlined the plan to Rotary Club members at Little House with guests including Charles Pratt Harold Koker and Frank Rose among attendees.

Wnelsonville Nelsonville Electric Carbon Hall Rotary Club Carl Huprecht Little House Charles Pratt Logan Club Harold Koker Southeastern Ohio

Boosters Club To Hold Meeting In Nelsonville

NELSONVILLE An important meeting of the Boosters Club will be held at the high school tonight at a stated time. Ralph Cook, president, announced the gathering and invited members and others interested to attend. The Rotary Club president H H Harding offered best wishes to a departing civic leader moving to New Washington Crawford County in about ten days. D R Johnson, program chairman, outlined forthcoming programs for the next several weeks. Next Tuesday evening the club will meet with the Business and Professional Women's group with Dr John Aker, president of Ohio University, as speaker.

Nelsonville Eboosters Club Ralph Cook New Washington Crawford County Rotary Club H. H. Harding D. R. Johnson Business & Professional Johnaker Ohio University

Donald Cook Rites Thursday at Murray City Church

Funeral services for Donald Cook, who died Tuesday at his home in New Town near Murray City, will be held Thursday at 2 PM at the UB Church in Murray City. Burial follows at Greenlawn Cemetery in Nelsonville. Friends may call at the New Town residence at any time.

Nelsonville Donald Cook New Town Murray City Greenlawn

Haybron Council To Resume Activities In October Meeting

Haybron Council No. 119 HR 8 M announces it will resume regular meetings on Thursday evening October 4. The royal and select master degrees will be conferred on a class of candidates. Members are urged to attend.

Nelsonville Haybron

Jack Frost Visits Nelsonville First Time This Season

Nelsonville residents woke to frost on pumpkins and windows last night marking the first frost of the season. Local observations noted light touches by Jack Frost across houses and rooftops citywide.

Nelsonville Jack Frost

Orchestra To Play For Nelsonville Eagles Dance

Bob Madison and his orchestra will supply music for a Nelsonville Eagles dance in their hall on Saturday night October 6 from 9 to 1. The band played here two weeks ago and was well received by patrons.

Nelsonville Bob Madison l Nelsonville Eagles

ISWAMS Club To Meet Wednesday At Church

Nelsonville report says the SWAMS Club will meet Wednesday evening October 3 at 8 o'clock at the Church of Christ. Members will hear matters of importance presented for consideration.

Iswams Club Nelsonville Church of Christ

Chauncey District Social and Personal Notes

Chauncey District social items feature Miss Mary Helen Harvey of Detroit visiting two weeks with her parents on Ellis Avenue. Mrs Viola Howard and Mrs Cucy Howard return home to Millfield after a week with Mr and Mrs Mary Turner in Amesville. Miss Carol Shumway of Columbus visits her Shumway parents in Sand Ridge. Clifford Courtney and family visit Minnette Courtney in Corning visiting Sunday. Ed M Daugherty of Coolville visits Chauncey relatives and attends First Church of Christ homecoming. George Williamson and daughter Jo Ann travel to Columbus to see relatives.

Chauncey Mary Helen Harvey Detroit Noah Harvey Ellis Ave Viola Howard Cucy Howard Hame Millfield Marry Turner Amesville Carol Shumway Columbus Frank Shumaway Sand Ridge Clifford Courtney Corning

Waterloo PTA Holds First Meeting of Year

NEW MARSHFIELD Waterloo Parent-Teacher Association held its first meeting of the school year Monday evening September 24. Mrs Richard Morgan president announced the new charter. Other officers include Mrs Robert Jackson secretary and Don Kennard treasurer. Ada Kennedy program chairman and Ada Kennedy again listed for program duties. Mil dred Jiis refreshment and Orpha Dinsnoot news reporter named. Mrs Sol Goff chaired the new members drive. Sophomore Room won the room count and keeps the picture.

New Marshfield Waterloo Parent - Teacher Association Richard Morgan Robert Jackson Don Kennard Roy Llewellyn Ada Kennedy Mildred Jiis Orpha Dinsnoot Sol. Goff

Nelsonville People in Brief War and Postwar Updates

Nelsonville area reflects postwar moves with PFC Bernard C Barron’s discharge from Camp Shelby and return home after three years service in Europe. Local nursing student Margaret Stedwill departs for OSU, while Lt Eugene Connor and Sgt Howard C Butt receive discharges. Many relatives and friends visit or host in Nelsonville Chauncey and surrounding towns including Glouster Greenfield and Columbus scenes noted.

John Owens Marietta Ild Max Wolfe Margaret Stedwill Carbon Hill Columbus Ohio State University Bernard C. Barron Camp Shelby Miss Glouster 95Th Victory France Rhineland Europe Jake Holcomb Chicago Chester Holcomb Detroit George Vernon New Straitsville Hod Smith Nelsonville Rt. 2 Helen Grey Greenfield Ohio Etha Katzenbach Chauncey Frank Kirkendall New Marshfield Goldie Katzenbach Etna Katzenbach Kenneth E. Moore Fort Ord Calif South Pacific Eugene Connor Akron Erma Connor Roydon, Lancaster Misa Dorothy Jack Gardener Steubenville Henry Lancaster Howard C. Butt

Safety Work Being Done At War Plant

Major J. D. Fraser, commanding officer of West Virginia Ordnance Works, announced that postwar decontamination of the large explosives plant began the day after Japan’s surrender. Lumber from explosives buildings must be fully decontaminated to prevent danger when salvaged, he said. The operation requires continued personnel and expert assistance from the Ordnance Department’s Safety and Security Division to preserve the plant’s safety record and ensure all materials converted for civilian use are free of explosives.

Point Pleasant J.D. Fraser West Virginia Ordnance Works Japan Fraser Ordnance Department United States West Virginia

Gunner Hart Wins Navy Citation From Seventh Fleet

Gunner Hart, Hartman, Thomas Bernard and Hart, gunner's mate first class in the US Naval Reserve, is commended by the Seventh Fleet for excellent service in the Southwest Pacific Area. He manned his battle station as gun captain during air actions, aiding in the destruction of enemy aircraft and helping extinguish fires on a burning vessel.

Pomeroy Thomas Bernard, Hart US Naval Reserve Seventh Fleet Southwest Pacific Hart

Plan Benefit Supper For Athletic Association

Rutland high school Athletic Association hosts a buffet supper at American Legton Hall Rutland from 5 to 8 PM Friday Oct 5. Public invited to support the team and activities through this fundraiser event.

Rutland American Legton Hall Athletic Association of Rutland High School

New Lincoln School Planned for Gallipolis City

Gallipolis officials assure a committee of colored leaders that a new Lincoln School building will replace the present structure with a 260000 bond issue approved in November. Plans call for an auditorium gymnasium pool two acres of land and full kitchen. Attendance officer post filled, faculty bond committee named, health work detailed with vaccinations and toxin antitoxin.

Gallipolis Alice Nibert Keith Sutter Ben R. Evans Catherine Morrison Marie Meal Isabel V. Scott Marie Edelblute Emmett Church Anne G. Hill

University Women Meet in City

GALLIPOLIS The local branch American Association of University Women held its first meeting of the year Monday evening at the Lafayette Hotel where covers were laid for twenty two for a three course turkey dinner. The president Mrs Ben Bachus presided over the program which included a report by Miss Anna Simmerman delegate to the state meeting held in Columbus in September. The group approved the pond issue for schools. This year the Association will sponsor two study groups tentatively consider its drama and international relations. These will be open to all women whether members or not.

Gallipolis Iocal American Association of Univeraity Women Lafayette Ben Bachus Anna Simmerman Columbus

Peters divorce suit filed in Mason City circuit court

Mrs. Virginia K. Peters of Mason City sues Paul E. Peters for divorce on cruelty grounds. She seeks restoration of her maiden name Virginia K. Nease. Married in 1942 and separated in April 1944. Last known address listed as care of Postmaster San Francisco California.

Point Pleasant Virginia K. Peters Mason City Paul E. Peters San Francisco Calif

iLicenses Sales Are Larger This Year

Logan Virgil Martin registrar of Motor Vehicles announced that 1945 permit totals will exceed last year by more than 500. A road business of 609 permits was sold last Saturday, bringing the year to date to 3462 permits, 3032 permits, 355 chauffeurs, and 75 temporary permits. He attributed the rise to returning veterans and drivers who skipped last year due to gasoline rationing.

Logan Virgil Martin Registrar of Motor Vehicles Martin

Discharges Reported by Selective Service Bureau

The Tuesday list from the Selective Service Bureau includes Pfc. Pearl John Mohler and Sgt. Daniel Evans Roberts with overseas service totals of two and a half years and twenty seven months respectively. Additional names include Pvt. Kenneth Eugene Cavine and Coxswain T Ralph Burgess from Great Lakes and Quantico, plus Pfe Earl Frank Pinnell and Sgt Ralph Rice Cox with varied overseas records. Capt Edward A Mays from Ohio Selective Service Headquarters attended the meeting.

Selective Service Bureau Pfc Pearl John Mohler Igore T-5 James Lester Evans Gore Lm.g.r Pennsylvania Fort Belvoir Kenneth Eugene Cavine Laurelville U. S. Naval Personnel Separation Center Great Lakes Coxswain T. Ralph Burgess Fla Earl Frank Pinnell Man St Maxey Texas Ralph Rice Cox N. Walnut St National Guards Selective Service Board Edward A Mays Ohio Selective Service Columbus

Murray City to Host Eighth District Legion Conference

District Commander Fred Oury of Wellston will serve as installing officer on Thursday, Oct. 4 and help organize activities for the Eighth District American Legion Conference in Murray City on Oct. 21. Posts are being asked to bring a band and a marching delegation for a 1:00 p.m. victory parade. New Murray City Post commander for next year is Lawrence Speed Lewis, high school athletic director and World War II veteran.

Murray City Fred Oury Wellston American Legion Legion Lawrence Speed) Lewis Lewis

Is Epilepsy Inherited A Free Doctor Opinions Booklet

A promotional booklet titled Epilepsy Inherited and Its Causes offers insights from noted doctors. Free copies are available while supplies last to readers sending a request to the Educational Division at 585 Fifth Ave New York NY Dept K9.

Fifth Ave New York N. Y Dept

Bus inspection plan announced for several towns

County School Superintendent O. Chapman announced annual state highway patrol inspections of school buses. Inspections will occur in Chester on Monday October 8, Racine on Tuesday October 9, Rutland on Thursday October 11, and Rocksprings on Friday October 12.

Pomeroy O. Chapman State Highway Patrol Chester Racine Rutland The Highway Patrol Ae

Logan Brief Social Notes and Garden Club Meeting

Garden Club met at Mrs. Clayton Scheide home with Mrs. William Patchen as vice president leading business and program. Virginia Hockman read two poems. bulbs and plants for winter boxes shared. Emma Wellman won the true and false contest. Refreshments by several hosts followed. Local social items note visitors from Columbus and family visits in Logan.

Garden Club William Patchen Clayton Scheide Patchen Virginia Hockman Emma Wellman BE. M. Martin William Loomis Paul Monks B. O. Nixon Ed Godfrey Geo. Hengst Eleanor Durr Anna Wellman

Will Go to Pacific for Red Cross

Jerry Evans, daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanley Evans of Gallipolis, will leave her social welfare job in Cincinnati to join the American Red Cross. She seeks an overseas Pacific assignment for eighteen months after training, reporting October 7 to Washington. A weekend homecoming included open house at Evans Malted Milk Shoppe with 40 friends attending, dancing to radio and juke box music, and a late supper.

Gallipolis Mise Jerry Evans Stanley. Evans Cincinnati American Red Cross Miss Evans Pacific Washington Misa Jerry Evans

Logan Sheriff Returns Powers From Portage County

Sheriff Floyd Duffy brought Allen Powers back from Portage County where held on non support charges. Powers was arraigned in Magistrate Frank St Clair's court.

Logan Floyd Duffy Allen Powers Baevenna Portage County Frank St Clair

Lavoptik Eye Remedy Ad Faces Local Market

An advertisement urges readers to buy Lavoptik for eye troubles including sore inflamed itchy burning eyes and granulated eyelids. It promises prompt relief or money back and notes satisfaction praised by thousands. Product available at druggists with a two cup quantity indicated.

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James H. Wilson Optometric Nelsonville Citizens Bank Bldg Majestic Columbia Pictures Presents Broabway Sereen Jenn Howard Lawson Zoltan Korda Boosters Club Haybron Council Chauncey District Waterloo Pta Treadway C. D. Shafer Co. Athins Navy Ernest J. King Lorain Frank J. Latsche Ohio, Center Harry G. van Wagren State Dairy Association Jackson's Mill Bartow Jones Point ‘Pleasant Co. C. Blessing Letart N. P. Swackhammer iLicenses Elberfelds Elberfeld Fairport Grant Oak Tad Carbondale Kimberly Road Remington Really Co Red Cross Pomeroy Bendt Meigs Dane Powell Constance Moore Ralph Bellamy Louise Beavers Arthur Treacher Morton Gould Temple Middleport Dennis O'Reeze Helen Walker June Havoc Galt Patrick Rochester Triple Bill Mexicali Rose Gene Autry Smiley Burnette Londibe Fury Edmund Lowe Lucille Fairbenks Black Arrow
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