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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1946
Page
2
Nelsonville notice reports William Brooks Shoe Co has leased first floor and heating area of West School building. The firm will move its sale and outsole cutting and fitting department there as details are arranged. Move is preliminary to an expansion program planned for the future.
Nelsonville report notes Ed C. Evans, agent at the bus station, has been at Hocking Valley Hospital Logan for several days and expects to return Thursday. The piece highlights child welfare efforts funded by the Community Chest and the role of a school nurse and health clinics in sustaining health services for local children.
A leather market report cites Sir William Brooks, president of the company, noting improvement as 20 to 25 workers will move from the present factory to a new site. The Board of Education approved renting the West building for one year at 75 dollars monthly with a two year option, conditioned on occupancy and utilities. Usable home economics items will be sold, likely at public auction, and a new compressor was approved for the senior high furnace.
Nelsonville sixty members and guests attended Booster's Night at York Grange Hall on October 4. The program featured flag drill, addresses by Berniece Cage and Marie Duskey, recitations, a travel talk, musical solos, a reading of the news, and recognitions. Prizes were awarded to Marie Dushev for prune bread and Vivian Maccombs for kitchen curtain and the flower show.
William H Simonton 64 longtime Nelsonville resident died Oct 8 at his Columbus home 58 Bil Street Survived by wife two daughters Anna Mae Mann Mary Catherine Southall two grandchildren Ronnie Southall Larry Ray Mann sisters Elizabeth Scott Ethel Anderson Bertha Ray Etta Whibchen Anna Boal Delia Boho Adda Molshan brother Marion Simonton Funeral services Friday 2 pm at Asbury Church with burial at Asbury Cemetery
Nelsonville veteran C J Wolfe reports arrival at McGuire Hospital Richmond Virginia for observation and treatment after transfer from Huntington Veterans Hospital. He notes about 1300 patients at the facility and praises the medical staff while awaiting possible early surgery or return home.
Miriam Butte hosts Cos mopolitan Cluny at 242 Fort Street Thursday Ort 10 at 7 Dam This marks the first fall meeting with two year program outline and dues collection.
Ralph Helber of Logan and Father Joseph Jobhrson of Buchtel attended the Notary Club meeting at Little House last night. The club invited the Business & Professional Women Club to meet Tuesday at 6 pm at the Presbyterian Church for dinner and program. Tre B&PW is observing a natural anniversary next week.
NELSOX is LE charged with assault and battering in an affidavit by WF Russell in the court of Mayor Oral Daugher. Cecil Fellum local pleaded innocent on arraignment and was released under $60 bond. Other defendants faced varied charges and fines, with several pleas and suspensions due to illness.
Mr and Mrs Wal liam Brock hosted a chicken dinner at their Buckingham home honoring the birthday of Mrs Margaret Hoodlet. Relatives and friends from Zanesville Wellston Hemlock Elyria Columbus Maxville and Newark joined the gathering.
Howard Wright announces remodeling of the building next to the Tiny Tot chair factors to convert it for long quarters. He formerly used the space as office and storage. after selling his Broad Street residence, he and his family will move in once work is completed.
Members of Troop 72 Boy Scouts will attend a camporee at Camp T Dupler in Athens on Saturday under scoutmaster Ralph Hines. The event includes scouts from Athens Vielgs and parts of Perry County.
Nelsonville Max Linton and Everett Dowler named to the Glenford Dugan Post 0229 executive committee. The post officer lineups include Commander Wilbur D Mender and First Vice Commander Fiedney Jonas Adjutant J Oq Steenred. A drive to recruit members and plan programs for Oct 28 with a State Department speaker was set.
The Hyperion Club gathered at Pleasant View Ave home for a Fall meeting with a program on the United Nations Organization prepared by Mrs Lloyd Evans. Officers submitted car reports and district convention plans were set for Lancaster on Oct 13. Donations were approved for the Community Chest and Chillicothe Veterans Hospital Fund. A memorial for the late Mrs Allison Jones was given. Special musical numbers were performed by Mrs Ralph Parks and Miss Helen Largent. Edward Fike John Dosier 0 P Bingman and Glen Thomas spent the weekend in Durham NC for the Tennessee Duke game. Mr Fike and Mr Dosier are Duke alumni. William Kell of St Andrews Church vacationing with his Salem, Mass, father. Esther Dorst of Dayton recently visited Nelsonville.
Mr and Mrs Frank Cairell hosted a Friday evening bridal shower for their daughter Betty Jane. Attendees included Mrs Frank McCreanor Vivant Mrs Joe Ruther Mrs Joe Stephenson Mrs Nile Love Mrs Frank Burtnett Maura Mae Love Miss Helen Grubb Wis Frank Poches Mrs Louis Liskey and son Frank ie Mrs Loretta McLaughlin Euelen Carrell of Dayton and the guest of honor. Lunch was served.
A Jacksonville Mothers Club meeting is announced for Friday at 7 pm at the home of Mrs Orel Kearnes in Jacksonville. Attendees are asked to bring any relevant notes or material for discussion.
Glouster hosts Homecoming events for Tomcats vs Chauncey Dover Blue Devils. A Friday crowning at halftime follows a Thursday parade featuring school bands and floats led by Queen Bliss Martha Yount. Bands from Chauncey Dover Buchtel Murray City Corning Glouster participate. 26 floats planned. parade starts 6 pm at Richardson Bakery, proceeds to stadium for band concert and prizes.
Glouster residents and relations visit Columbus Zanesville and Lancaster over the weekend. Alex Ross Greens Run and Mr and Mrs Exan Morgan Sr travel to Columbus to spend time with Norman Ross Jackie and Evan Morgan Jr. Ernest Jones Mrs A A Gessell and Mr Carl Barnes dot circle with George Richardson How ard Lannenbury Edsel Northrop Frank Delong and Jasper Fosnaugh join gatherings in Zanesville Lancaster and Boulder Colorado visits.
Adolph Hipscher, 67, died at his Truetown home Tuesday night after a seven month illness. Born in Germany, he lived in Corning, Jacksonville, and finally Glouster. Survived by Lena his wife, three daughters Flossie McClelland Gertrude Brown Bernice Hipscher two brothers Fred and Charles, a sister, six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at the Truetown home with Rev Gilbert Courtney officiating. Burial in Limon Street Cemetery Athens. friends may call after Thursday noon.
William VanHall received a commendation from Captain King for editing the Carver Times aboard the USAT George Washington Carver during the Seattle to Adak voyage. A Glouster High School graduate, he spent one year in service, currently at Alaskan Air Command headquarters in Anchorage after a ten hour B 29 flight from Adak. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Andrew VanHall of Jacksonville.
GLOUSTER The Fast Noble Grands Club of Marcelinte Rebekah Lodge met at the home of Mrs Margaret McHarg, Athens, Oct. Eleven members and two visitors attended. Readings by Mrs Irene Morris and Mrs Edna Embrey. Prizes went to Mrs Nelle Jones, Mrs Edna Embrey, and Mrs Marie Dodson. Hostesses served refreshments. Attending were Mrs Mary Cheney, Mrs Marie Dodson, Mrs Edna Embrey, Mrs Nellie Jones, Mrs Clara Morris, Mrs Irene Morris, Mrs Lena Snowden, Mrs Madge Harry, and Mrs Flo Henry.
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