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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1945

Page

2

Codding Housing of Lower Grades Is Stressed

Nelsonville public schools superintendent D. W. Codding spoke to the Garden Club on October 22 about a proposed school improvement program to be voted on November 6. The plan covers all grades and facilities including adult education and recreation, with emphasis on housing the neglected elementary grades and comparing repair versus new construction.

Nelsonville D. W. Codding Garden Club E. J. Kessinger Codding

Captain Hudson Returns From Overseas War Service

Captain William E. Hudson, medically trained, served at Camp Barkley and Camp Blanding before sailing to North Africa and Europe. He earned the ETO Ribbon with three stars and a Meritorious Service Award, discharged October 13, and plans to reopen his New Philadelphia office November 1.

Nelsonville Wiliam E. Hudson U.S. Army Camp Barkley Texas Camp Blanding Fla Bizerte North Africa Marseille France Leghorn Italy Hudson Indiantown Gap New Philadelphia

Pythian Sisters Initiation and Memorial Highway Update

In Nelsonville the Pythian Sisters hold an initiation at the Temple Thursday at 7 pm with the Logan Drill Team as guests. A 6 o'clock dinner for 27 members and two guests noted, four new members added bringing total to 32.

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters Logan Valley Temple Kesssinger Joe Inderrieden Roy Snackenberg Wesley Hawk Bertha Nixon Codding Miriam Butts Mae Sisson

Peterson's Ointment Promises Quick Relief for Itching

An old advertisement claims Peterson's Ointment stops itching from pimples eczema and other skin irritations. It promotes relief for scratched skin cracked toes and sore patches with a money back guarantee if one application fails to delight. It urges readers to consult druggists for purchase.

Peterson

Point Rock social news roundabout visits and events

Mrs. Bert Riggs Crooksville visited her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Downie Nelson and Ora Nelson. Laura Pickett and baby visited Darwin with husband’s parents H B Picket Sr and family. Radekin family held a reunion Sunday. Everett Holcomb injured on bicycle with six stitches after at Albany. Harold Vernon Cambridge arrived to visit his uncle and aunt Alfred Foster. G A Radekin drove Columbia pupils to Athens for skating. accompanied by R S Vale and Mrs G A Radekin. Pic John W Bable and wife Long Run visited W D Bable. Robert Fisher and Miss Helen Holcomb of Columbus were Sunday guests. Ruth Swisher and Elizabeth Cottrill Radcliff visited Holcomb family. Bertie Morton and sister Ferrall Pierce Ratcliff were Saturday callers. Metta Swearingen visited Ora Nelson and family. W D Bable and John W Bable visited Lester Spires in Chelo ville. Charles Roberts and sawmill workers spent weekend in Point Pleasant. Ora Cottrill employed at Athens State Hospital. Leslie Canade and json visited his parents C C Canade family. Don’t forget Fall Festival and Bazaar at Columbia Chapel Oct 27. Albert Cone Pfe Donald Cone and Lena Webb were Friday guests of Belle Caster and Cash Braley Dyesville. Orley Rife and son Francis shopped at Wilkesville. Richard Jordan Clayton Morris Cecil Rife at Wilkesville Sunday.

Point Rock Bert Riggs Crooksville Downie Nelson Ora Nelson Laura Pickett Baby Darwin H.B. Picket Pickett George Radekin Radekin Everett Holcomb Mitchell Albany Harold Vernon Cambridge Alred Foster G. A. Radekin Columbia Athens R. S. Vale Pic John W. Bable Long Run W. D. Bable Robert Fisher Helen Holcomb Columbus W. R. Holcomb Ruth Swisher Elizabeth Cottrill Radcliff Bertie Morton Ferrall Pierce Ratcliff Morris Home Metta Swearingen Downie Neljson Bert ‘Riggs Ison Pfc Lesster Spires Cheloville Charles Roberts Point Pleasant Ora Cottrill Athens State Hospital Belle Caster Cash Braley Dyesville Orley Rife Francis Wilkesville Richard Jordan Clayton Morris Cecil Rife

Union Furnace Social Notes Amid Furloughs and Visits

Union Furnace notes report Fr Edwatd Lee Clark spending a furlough with his parents, Wilbur W McDaniel and family visiting relatives in Columbus, and Wilbur Mee Daniel returning from the South Pacific for a 45 day leave with his wife and son. Local guests include the Jones and Fry families with Amy Lou, plus Red Mc Manus property purchase by Floyd and wife, and George Geiger and son Larry hosting Brent Geiger. Bob Alberry, Union Furnace School junior, sought medical care in Logan for a bead bruised knee after a football play.

Union Furnace Edwatd Lee Clark Charles Clark Wilbur W. McDaniel Fee McDaniel Wayne Columbus Coxswain Wilbur Mee- Daniel South Pacific Ohio Joan Mable Ruth Anna Keile Jones Velma Fry Addison Fry Paul Zincnerman Amy Lou Dan Jones Floyd Walter Red McManus George Geiger Larry Brent Geiger Bob Alberry Union Furnace School Logan Jeff

Folk Rheumatism Remedies From Historic Credo List

The article lists folk remedies for rheumatism such as brass, silver, and lead rings, a brass belt, a nutmeg necklace, sleeping with a dog, wearing red flannels, and carrying items like a potato or horse chestnut or duckeye, reflecting period folk practices.

Nelsonville Social Notes October meetings and birth announced

Circle No 1 of the W S C S met at Miss Blanche Moorehead home for devotions and business. Presbyterian missionary circle to meet Oct 25 at 2 pm hosted by Mrs Clarence Backus. C A R held first fall meeting at Nancy Krieg home planning December 1 gathering. Announce birth Dan Woody Ruth Whitmore announces baby Steven Wayne born Oct 22 at St Ann s Columbus. Grandparents C E Whitmore H E Woody and CL Pensyle great grandfather. Woody works for Western Southern Life.

Nelsonville W.s.cs Methodist Church Blanche Moorehead Clarence Backus The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church C.A.R Nancy Jane Krieg Judy Betts Rosemarie Martin Anne Orwiler Jane Hickman Rose Weigand Dan Woody Ruth ‘Whitmore Steven Wayne St. Ann's Hospital, Columbus C. E. Whitmore H. E Woody C L. Pensyle Woody Western Southern ‘Life Insurance Co Church of Christ Frances Bennett

Funeral for D. B. Williams Held at Syracuse Presbyterian

Large attendance from education circles and community members gathered Friday at Syracuse Presbyterian Church for the funeral of D B Williams. Rev Carmichael read a tribute by J C Hallam, with final rites by the Pomeroy Masonic Order at Syracuse Hill Cemetery.

British plan to ease taxes by April relief bill

The labor government moved to restore prewar income tax exemptions next April relieving about 2,000,000 people. Chancellor Hugh Dalton presented an interim budget to Parliament proposing a graduated tax scale easing low wage workers.

London Hugh Dalton Commons

York Grangers Plan Halloween Party On Oct 26

York Grangers sponsor their annual Halloween party on Friday evening October 26. All members are asked to come masked and bring their families. Members should bring sandwiches for the event.

York Grangers Nelsonville—York

Central PTA Reports, Names Appointed at School Meeting

Nelsonville Central PTA held its Friday meeting at the Central Building attended by many. Mrs. Harry Kelley Jr. presided as reports from secretary and treasurer were approved and new secretary Mrs. Ralph Weymiller was appointed. Principal C. Roy Tomlinson announced room mothers and listed teacher and room mother pairings. Committees were named for the coming year, and D. W. Codding spoke on a proposed bond issue for a new elementary school and high school renovations supported by drawings of plans. Room count tied between Reynolds and Barber rooms for first, Cook second.

Nelsonville Central Pta Harry Kelley, Jr Ralph Weymiller Alpert Inman C. Roy Tomlinson Central School Beatrice Barber Harry Kelley Theodore Culp Estel Crabtree William Dean Gay Circlé Paul Williams Charles Howe Susan Myers Ralph Howe Spencer Steenrod Elizabeth Linton Philip Weller Donald Fisk Blanche Linton Richard Donahey Frances Cox Grover Lewis Hermon Dupler Estella Reynolds D. W. Codding Pearl Hartley Ruth Cook Robbin Gardner William West Ruth Kelch Hoskins L. E. Butts Henry Kettle Margaret Johnson Carl Young Robert. Green Kelley Charlies Shafer George Call Clarence Sowers S. Steenrod Gay Circle Leonard Myers Dick Smith Ivan Wolfe Lorenzo Butts Mae Williams Motion Picture

Athens Eastern Star Chapter To Entertain Nelsonville visit

Athens Chapter of Order of Eastern Star will entertain Nelsonville Chapter next Friday evening in Athens. Members attending should meet at the Ma sonic Temple at 6 45 with pets. Eudora Chapter plans a rummage sale soon and will accept goods Thursday Oct 26 2 to 3 30. A stove for the Temple kitchen was approved.

Nelsonville Athens Order of Eastern Star Eudora Masonic Temple

Logan youth pleads guilty to robberies in Nelsonville

William Francis Dalton, 18, of Logan, pleads guilty to three robbery charges in Mayor Miles Howe’s court. Bound at $2,000 on each count, he is jailed in Ath en s awaiting bond. Suspected in purse snatchings from Mrs. Clara Cantwell, Miss Aretta Bartlett, and Mrs. Howard Raine within two weeks. Arrested Sunday at Logan on police request, Dalton confessed involvement in all three incidents.

Nelsonville William Francis Datton Logan Miles Howe Athens Clara Cantwell Aretta Bartlett Howard Raine Dalton George ‘Bateman Charles ‘Thompson Jerry Priser jState Highway Patrol Arthur Tschudy Mayors Court Thayer Weekly Coolville Howe Charles H. Moore Fish and Game Protector

Church of Christ Service And Girls Group Meet

Carbon Hill regular worship will be held Thursday at 7 o clock with Rev L Evans preaching The girls of Mrs Courtney s lass will meet at the church at 6 15 PM.

Carbon Hill Christ L. #. Evans Courtney

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