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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1945
Page
7
Nelsonville section notes a social at Miss Ruth Cook's home on Madison Street to honor Mrs. Helen Acker a recent bride and longtime East School primary teacher. Gift presented by coworkers. Mrs. Josie Baugh also attending.
Nelsonville Greyhounds host Middleport Yellow Jackets on Friday night for Dad's Day events. Middleport arrives on a three game winning streak including a 20-0 win over Jackson while Nelsonville improved in Wellston but lost 13-7 to Wahama. Local fans are expected in strong numbers for the Southeastern Ohio League contest.
Hartford P T A met at the school house Monday with Mrs. William Duncan presiding. The truancy situation was described as a serious detriment to the school and will be addressed during halftime programs. A new concrete refreshment stand is nearing completion from Board of Education and Boosters Club efforts. Friday night marks the Hounds first home league game and a homecoming event is planned for Oct 19 with Gallipolis.
Nelsonville report says the Church of Christ social rooms hosted a Loyal Women’s Class dinner for 30 members and four guests including Rev L E Evans. After lunch a business session led by president Adda James followed with a devotions led by Sam Starkey and memorial remarks for four members.
Nelsonville egg auction employees hosted a farewell dinner at the Colonial for Leonard Melching who leaves for New Washington. Harrold Koker was introduced as the new manager with Mia James Hart and Mrs Elizabeth House coordinating. The 18 guests included Mrs Melching, honoring four years of Melching’s leadership and staff appreciation.
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