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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1946

Page

2

W A Devol Killed In Mine Accident

W A Devol 38 of New Straitsville and motor man for Air Valley Mining Co died after a top fall at the track area near Kimberly. Debris buried cars and took the roof with it as rescue crews worked. Devol had been a New Straitsville resident and employed as a motorman for about ten years.

Nelsonville William A. Devol New Straitsville Kimberly ‘Line Air Valley Mining Co Moshees Dew Dent New Streen Motormar

Petersons Ointment Relief Ad Sparks Piles Relief

Millions have found relief from itching and soreness with a cooling soothing cream. The ad touts Petersons Ointment with applicator and claims quick relief at night for piles.

Peterson Adv

Boy Scout Troop 4 Meeting Tonight

Announced gathering for Boy Scout Troop 4 at 7 p.m. at the home of Rutland Rice. Local residents urged to attend as the event covers upcoming activities and preparations.

Boy Scout Troop

Elks Lodge Anniversary Observed with Dinner and Dance

The Elks Lodge plans a dinner and dance to mark its anniversary with members and their ladies in attendance. National officers including Noah Russell Balteiger and other officials will conduct the annual inspection in November, with a regular meeting on November 5 and an oyster fry and stag party on November 8.

Ecca Fons

Retail Stores Will Close On Nov 11 For Armistice Day

Nelsonville retailers announce full closures on Armistice Day in observance of Veterans of Foreign Wars parade and patriotic demonstration. Local plans include street decorations on the Public Square, a special committee, and arrangements for holiday lighting and festive displays. Grocery stores extend hours prior to Christmas. all stores close on Christmas and New Year’s. Cash prizes for home decorations are set and Community Chest donation approved.

Nelsonville Mons Veterans of Foreign War Walter Wolf Roy Davis Enterim Bureau of Labor Statistics D. Crawford City Ofs Chris Blake Mechem George Barrows B. Brandwena Veusphyng Christma Pam Christ' Ams Crawford

Audience Fills Local Church At GOP Rally

A capacity crowd attended the Republican Rally at the First Baptist Church in Nelsonville on Monday evening. Speakers including 0. R. Parrett of Athens and local officials urged a shift from Democrat to Republican, praising party leaders and urging support. The event was organized by the Nelsonville Arcane Club with refreshments served by a committee of local volunteers.

Nelsonville First Baptist Church R. Parrett Athens Preston Dexter Dorothy Brunston Ruth Topsail Goldie Brunston Anna Evans Nora Atkinson Cam W. H. Wakefield Athens County Women's Republican Club Charles Solin Theodore Chapman Arcone Club Joe Hardy Central Committee Dave Burnell Miles H. Howe George Bateman Ralph Eliott Ray Bobo Republican T. J. Mackley Clark Earl Cooper Athene Arcone Club George Russell Athens Club Nelson Lethridge Cecil Woodson Robert Cassels B. J. Hall Delbert Thompson Raymond Brunston Georgianna Sally Hall Jacqueline Dexter Lillian Lethridge

Birthday Dinner Sunday Honors Son and Daughter

A birthday dinner was held Sunday honoring Billy Theenas and his sister in the city. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Matt Thomas of Murray City, Harry Comstock of Akron, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hooper, Mrs. George Mudrie and son, Mignael, George Dem, Mary Ann Demshak, and the guests of honor Billy Theenas and Mrs. Harry Comstock of Akron.

GLC Custer AL Akron Matt Thomas Murray City Harry Comstock Ben Hooper George Mudrie Mignael George Dem Mary Ann Demshak Billy Theenas City Akrongsthmas

Weekend Guests Reach Across Ohio Area

A list of weekend visits spans Nelsonville Ironton Columbus and Steubenville as relatives and friends travel for homecomings, college events, and reunions. Ohio University and Ohio State University figures appear with Phi Mu and Carnival of Ice noted. families plan future moves to California.

Retta Howe Class Meets At Mrs Evans Home

Nelsonville church group gathers at Walnut Street Friday at 6 30 p m for a covered dish meeting. Each member is urged to bring a covered dish.

Nelsonville Retta Howe The Methodist Church James Evans Walnut St

Local families visit Glouster for homecoming events

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kussey of Dayton spent the week with Mrs Hussey's parents Dr. and Mrs. C A Pride in Glouster. The Pride and Hussey families, Willard Brunston Prides and Frank Keels attended football games and other activities in Athens during a 10 day stay.

Glouster Fred Kussey Dayton

Forever Amber Writer Weds Bandleader Shaw

Hollywood reports writer Kathleen Windsor and clarinetist Artie Shaw married honeymooning today. Windsor’s first novel Forever Amber hit big, while she had obtained a divorce from Bob Herwig, UC football star and Marine captain.

Hollywood Artie Shaw Kathleen Windsor Forsever Aner Nathleen Bob Herwig University of California Okinawa

Weekend Visitors Honor Gaskallas and Kuhnes

Weekend visitors Mr and Mrs Ever Ett Gaskalla of Columbus stayed with their parents Mr and Mrs Joe Gaskalla in Glouster and with Mr and Mrs Otto Kuhne in Jacksonville, sharing time with family.

Glouster Everett Gaskalla Columbus Joe Gaskalla Otto Kuhne Jacksonvills

36th Anniversary Observed by Couple

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Skinner observed their 26th wedding anniversary with a gathering at their home Saturday evening. Games awarded prizes to Zella Brown first, Anna Eenstenkampper second, Weltha VY Jams third. Lunch was served to a long list of guests including Bessie Thompson and many others.

Glouster Chris Skinner Zella Brown Anna Eenstenkamper Weltha VY Jams Skinner Jacksonville Bessie Thompson Tillierton Margaret Marquis Margaret Hemsers Embrey Neil Lawson Kamper

Membership Committee Meeting Call for Ladies Auxiliary

Leona Orme chairs the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion membership committee and asks all members to meet at the American Legion Hall Thursday afternoon between 4 and 7 to turn in collected clues. Local attendees heading to the Fall Conference in Athens Friday include Ann Williams Leona Orme Lena Maxwell Mary Rogers Mary Skinner Marie Hambel Hazel Lunsford Josephine Hedielt Wert Billa Dew Love Cecelia Banfield Esta Haskins.

Son honored at birthday dinner for Army sergeant Urban Morris

Thomas J. Morris hosted a birthday dinner honoring their son Urban Morris who served as a sergeant in the Army in the Pacific theater and has recently been discharged. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morris and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Morris, Vernon and Darrell Morris, Miss Hortense Preston of Columbus, and the host and hostess.

Glouster Thomas J. Morris Urban Robert Morris Lloyd Morris Vernon Darrell i Morris Hortense Preston Columbus Hanor

Glouster Parade Forms At 6:30 P.M Thursday

Halloween parade organizers set formation time for 6 30 p m Thursday along Main Street with Harry Richards calling participants. Prizes include fifteen dollars for best costumes and three prizes for decorated business windows as part of local festivities.

Glouster Harry Richards Main Main St Iveen

Women Meet At Church

The Glouster Church of Christ held a meeting led by Neil Peugh with Ora Kittle reading scripture and Bess Henshaw praying. The group, including Lalla Danford, discussed a service project and refreshments were served by Delia Gessell Emily Jonas and Marcella Brown as 20 members attended Rosary Autumn event.

Church of Christ Neil Peugh Ora Kittle Bess Henshawiss Lalla Danford Laila Danford Edgar Guear Ong Teater le ‘Statua of Liberty Delia Gessell Emily Jonas Marcella Brown

Fellowship Has Party at Jackson ville Church

The Methodist Youth Fellowship held a Halloween party in the church social rooms on Oct. 23 with adult advisers Mrs. Margaret Hammond Miss Ariene Davis and Mrs. Myrtle Wertherell present. Ohio University students from the Wesley Foundation assisted with activities and refreshments included desserts cookies pears and apples. The group conducts a weekly church school mass each Sunday morning and a biweekly worship service at 6 p.m. plus a monthly party.

Glouster Methodist Youth Fellowship Jacksonville Margaret Hammond Ariene Davis Myrtle Wertherell Sik Vand Ohio University Wesley Foundation

Mahoning Visitors Attend Ohio University Homecoming

Mr and Mrs R Bob Clark and Mr and Mrs Al Lloyd of Youngstown visited from Friday to Sunday to see Mr Clark and Joan R Clark at their home and attend the Ohio University homecoming.

As R Bob) Clark al Lloyd Youngtown

Glouster Families Visit Senecaville Lake Trip

Mr and Mrs C B Vernon with daughter Judy son Jerry and Mr and Mrs Tfaveld Seiler with son Jack spent Sunday at Senecaville Lake on the way home visiting former Glouster residents Mr and Mrs Schwalbach in Pleasant City.

Glouster C. B. Vernon Judy Jerry

Thank God For Muscle Rub Ad From Colon Michigan

A testimonial from Robert Jordan of Colon Michigan claims Muscle Rub relieved his rheumatic and neuritic pains after other treatments failed. He says the product worked within a day and he returned to work, with a money back guarantee offered through local stores.

Robert Jordan Colon, Mich Colon Mich Mr. Jordan Ady

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