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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1944

Page

24

Service Club plans packing boxes for troops

York Township Service Club gathered at the American Legion Building. President Mrs Parker Sniffen opened with prayer and flag salute led by Mrs Maud Evans. Reports were read and contributions listed including Ohio Bell operators and rummage sales. A Nov 1 deadline was set to submit names for overseas packing and Christian arrangements were finalized.

Charlotte Hubble Ruth Butt Emma Connor Minnie Laughlin Sylvia Matheney Emma Gori Rufus DeFord Christiane

Accident Sideswiped Car on Fayette Street in Nelsonville

Nelsonville police investigated a Sunday night traffic crash on Fayette Street. A vehicle said to be operated by Ned Jones of the U S Navy, formerly of Happy Hollow, sideswiped RH White’s parked car causing left rear fender damage. No charges were filed. Also noting that in 1999 the average American family spent 35 dollars on amusements.

Nelsonville

Hurricane Sweeps Florida Leaves Widespread Damage

Nelsonieet airs related by Mrs. Oscar Hartley in Stuart Florida near Fort Pierce recounts a devastating hurricane event that struck in the night. heavy rain and winds forced families to move to lower floors as trees uprooted and fruit crops suffered while many buildings were damaged across the region.

Nelsonieet Mtinnie Laughlin Oscar Hartley Stuart Fla Hartley Fort Pierce Florida

Nelsonville Social Notes and Local Visits

Nelsonville social notes recount a WSCS meeting at Mrs. Phil N. Millers home on Chestnut Street with prayers, devotions, piano solo, Halloween refreshments for 100 members and a guest, and a November meeting planned at Mrs. Spencer’s. Also noted are Judy Kay Barrows fifth birthday party with games and treats for 12 children, a postponed executive meeting for the Women’s Society of Christian Service, and various weekend visits and travels of local residents to Columbus Akron and Chicago with family gatherings and attendance at church conventions.

Lewis Water Harmony Circle WSCS Methodist Church Phil N. Miller Chestnut St Ciose Thomas Spencer Frank O'Mara Hubert Spencer Nelsonville Floyd Barrows Judy Kay Women's Society ‘of Christian Service

Park site near Glouster rejected by state official

Mayor Thomas Williams received a letter from T McCormick Division Landscape Architect of the State Highway Department reporting that the proposed roadside park site has been rejected for three reasons. It is too close to Park No 18 in Jacksonville, lies within corporate limits causing maintenance and policing issues, and floods while not meeting Health Department regulations. A new site may be inspected, and plans for a municipal park on the rejected site are being considered without state support. A GCLA meeting will discuss the report and the possibility of proceeding south of the stadium without state approval.

McCormick GCLA Stadiuum

War Relief Drive Begins In Trimble Township

The War Relief drive started with a goal of 2500 dollars as Glouster workers toured the township Monday. They visited districts in the village leaving envelopes and literature at homes in Oyster. Additional township workers also canvassed Monday. On October 0th they will resume rounds to collect envelopes. Several organizations have already pledged contributions to the fund. Contributions will be reported.

Trimble Glouster Oyster

Atcone Club Meeting in High School Auditorium

Atcone Republican Club gathered in the high school auditorium with GLoust EK-County Chairman C Cooper presiding. He outlined aims to elect men and women who will stand for right and justice regardless of race, introduced county GOP candidates, and heard Dr David Turpeau of Cincinnati discuss state and national campaign issues, praising Gov Bricker's Negro outreach and noting Ohio has 372000 Negro voters. despite rain, a fair crowd attended.

Gloust Tart C. Cooper Atcone Audirium Cooper E. LeFever Yence Athens County Ohio General Assembly David Turpeau Cincinnati Ohio House of Representates Turpeau

Glouster veterans note injuries and holiday events

Arrives at Camp Polk after time at Camp GLOUSTER-vt smooth, Secon Lt. Curfman wounded in action in England. His Purple Heart awarded for injuries to right hand and leg. Cpl. Bryson home on furlough as his father Dwight Curfman, a former Glouster graduate, keeps community updates. Local Halloween party planned and WSCS fellowship meeting at Peas Church with potluck dinner and Orpha Tass program.

Glouster Almer Camp Polk la Tonday Trimble Aberdeen Dayton England Mary Tnabel Robert K. Bryson Dwight Curfman Peas Church WSCS Methodist Church Friends of Church Orpha Tass

Infant dies after tied vigil at grandparents home

A 15 day old infant died following an incident Saturday night at the home of grandparents in Millertown. The baby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jones of near Onknel, is survived by both parents and grandparents Mrs and Mrs James Jones. Funeral services Sunday afternoon from the Dunlape home, with Rev. Wallin Riebel of Corning officiating. Burial at Oakfield Cemetery.

Conins Ponne Mes Sua Ou Dunlape Wallin F. Riebel Corningbiting Oakfield

DUV and GL Gvesen-All to Meet at Dew it Home

Former Mary Swett Tent and Daughters of Union Veterans members are invited to gather at Mrs. Allison Jones 16 Dew it Thursday forenoon at 10 30. A potluck dinner follows at 1 30 p m. All former members invited. bring an inexpensive gift for the ved nga pri.

GL Gvesen Mary Swett Daughters of Union Veterans Allison Jones Dewit Ved Nga Pri

Farewell dinners mark furloughs for South and White families

Long list of guests gathered at McArthur R 2 for Pvt Delmar South on furlough from Camp Fannin Texas, with many relatives from McArthur Athens Pleasantville and Columbus attending. A second chicken dinner honored Howard White home on leave from Samp son Samp son Sampson NY and birthday for Mrs Wilbur McDaniel with local relatives present.

Foster Jorden Row Newman McArthur Harlan Lent Columbus George Lent Mary Beal W.H. South Martin Chilcote Londonderry Charles ‘Perry Chillicothe Via Dayton AONOE Reno White Nelsonville Howard White Sampsson N.Y Wilbur McDaniel Union Furnace B. A. Reinshell Logan Curtis Walter

Mrs Fillinger Dies at 38 After Illness in Nelsonville

Mrs Lena Fillinger Li t age 38 wife of Noah Milinger died early this morning at her home 47 Short St after an extended illness A life long resident of this city she leaves husband and 3 sisters Miss Helen Largent and Mrs Grace Hall The deceased was a member of First Methodist Church Eudora Chapter No 72 Order of the Eastern Star Nelsonville and Athens Shrine No 6 Funeral services will be Thursday at 3 o'clock at the Warren Funeral Home friends may call Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery

Amos Lle Lenalinger Noah “Ilinger Washington St Varber Short St George Largent Ong Hinger Helen Largent Department of Public Service Grace Hall Columbus First Methodist Church Eudora Order of the Eastern Star Nelsonville Athens W. Mt George Warren Funeral Greenlawn Cemetery

Death of Rendville weigh master Addison at 51

Native of Pomeroy n Rei Addison aged 51 died at his Rendville home Saturday night. He was weigh master at Rend-Mar coal mine. Survived by wife Lydia Addison two sons J Melvin Addison and William, daughter Mrs Reid, and his parents. Services Wednesday at two from the home with Rev. E T Wikle, burial Rendville Cemetery.

Nam N. Addison Rendville Rend-Mar Lydia Addison Ry Reid Columbus J. Melvin Addison U. S. Army William William 1 Addison O'Lock

Chauncey Week of Visits and Births Highlight Chauncey News

Chauncey residents hosted guests from Millfield Wellston and Athens including Mr and Mrs Clifford Fink and the Barns families. Mrs Angie Flerbaugh attended the International Convention of the Church of Christ in Columbus. A Chauncey couple announced the birth of a son Robert Steven weighing 9 pounds 3 ounces on Oct 22. Clyde Bobo of Chauncey received a medical Navy release and Clyde and Thyrene Crabtree entertained in Chauncey. The Hare Staten home purchased by Mr and Mrs Orr and Vassa, Thythe Crabtree and Fene Bobo was noted in the Chauncey social page.

Chauncey Heisen Gertrude Pauline Simpson Millfield Howard Simpson Mamie Chadwell Clifford Fink I Wellston Averil Barn Angie Flerbaugh Greens Run Church of Christ Columbus Andrew Simpkins Donald Rita Chnnie Athens Simpins Carl ‘Hater Ellis Ave Charles Gilbert Leffler Mary Louie Baughman Theaby Robert Steven the Lefflers Patty Ann Charles Leffler Winnie Baughman Virgil Baughman Vassa Thyrene Nelsonville Clyde Bobo Navy Anna Mae Orr Thyville

Chauncey Moved Here Shower Planned in Mill St

CHAUNCEY FRIENDSHIP CLASS sponsors a move to a new home shower for Mrs Al Gibson and family. The event is set for Thursday at 2 o clock at 50 Main St Glouster. Members and friends of the Chauncey Church of Christ and the West Millfield community are invited to attend. The Rothwell Club meets Thursday at 2 oclock at the home of Mrs T A Noon.

Mill St Chauncey Donald Fraz al Gibson Tee Mary Carolyn Bricker Y the Crabtrees Sam Denver Bricker Converse St Rothwell Club T. A Main St

Chauncey Blue Devils To Meet Plains On Thursday

Chauncey Blue Devils are set to play Plains this Thursday afternoon at 2 30. It marks the second Rome game and the last game before Chauncey Dover’s football season ends. Attendance is expected to be light.

Chauncey Blue Devils Plains Chauncey Chauncey Dover Blue Devil Chaunceyield Rome Chauncey Dover Eas

Halloween Program Marked Mulfield Methodist Ladies Aid Meeting

The October session of the Ladies Aid Society at Mulfield Methodist Church was hosted by Mrs Marzie Pyle. Mrs Gertrude Brown led the business with scripture readings and prayers. Readings complemented the program as members contributed. A Halloween sewing event followed and plans were made for the next meeting hosted by Mrs Brown. In Chauncey Fifteen attended a Ry Society gathering at The Plain Church with Necatorah Allen in charge. Mrs Carrie Channel presented a reading course titled This Generation and certs will be awarded by the General Superintendent of Study. Attendees included Mrs Lined Shater, Mrs Zina Wharton, Mrs Bova Allens, Mr Stelle Darnell, Mrs Carsie Channel, Mrs Lela Shrieves, Mrs Fauna Gabriel, Mrs Nolte Thomas, Mrs Mary Stalder, Mrs Gioson, Mrs Blanche Grandy, Mr John Cabeen, Ruth Cabeen, Rev J S Lakin, and Ralph Lakin.

Pyle Chauncey Ladies Aid Society Mulfield Ostess 3 Ry Society of the Plaine Naser Rooning Pasetings Allen Tee Shewnee Ois Age Lakin Ocel Carrie T

Ensign Wiley Visits Family on 30 Day Furlough

Navy Air Force Ensign Paul Wiley returns home after a year overseas mostly in dia on 30 day furlough to visit wife Lillian, his mother Mrs Anna Wiley, and brother Clyde Wiley. He spoke at Nazarene Church during Sunday School and morning service under Rev J N Akin. Arch Mingus and Grace Smith announce their marriage in Cleveland at Greens Run home.

Shauncey Paul Wiley Navy Air Force Dia Lillian Anna Wiley Clyde Wiley Raymond Aleu Wiley Nin Nazarene J. N. ‘Akin Mannage Arch Mingus Jerald Mingus Grace Smith South Carolina Cleveland Mingus Greens Run

Columbia School Notes Highlights Students and Activities

The Columbia School Notes recounts staff, entertainment plans, and the honor roll. It mentions E W Sy directing Villa Site entertainment and lists Norma Yorke Sin and others among standout students and family connections.

cAnriesen Lumbia E. W Pacinaaene Norma Yorke Charles Thomas Lodge Sean Neces Pats Esas Johnnie Eckard

Gas Trouble Turned to Relief How One Woman Found ERB-HELP

A Indianapolis woman describes severe stomach gas after meals with bloating headaches and constipation. She reports relief after using ERB-HELP claiming her meals no longer produce gas and headaches subsided. The ad cites ERB-HELP as a cleanse for bowels gas reduction and improved digestion, urging readers to seek Athens Pharmacy for purchase.

Indy Ady Neals Elief Athens N. Court St Adv

Revival Services Held At Logan CHAUNCEY Rev James Fitch

Logan, Ohio Logan CHAUNCEY Rev James Fitch erwood conducts four revival meetings at The Plain Lazarene Church. Evangelistic service planned in Logan. Attendees from The Plains church include Eva Jean Adams Nellie Thomas Mary Stalder Lela Shrieve Fauna Gabriel. Also Glouster Lodge No 98 F and A M to confer third degrees Wednesday at 7.00 with refreshments.

Logan Chauncey James Fitcherwood Ohio Plain Lazarene Logan the Plains Church Eva Jean Adams Nellie Thomas Mary ‘Stalder Lela Shrieve Fauna Gabriel Slouster — Glouster Lodge O. Ou, F A.M

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