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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1944

Page

7

Nelsonville Rotary Hears Talk on Vocational Work

Nelsonville Rotary heard Carl Huprich describe the juvenile furniture division of Nelsonville Electric & Mfg. Co at Carbon Hill. New members Carl Dupler and Huprich joined, with WPB approval for nursery chairs and table sets. output contracts extend far ahead and shipments reach all states and several countries.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Electric & Mfg. Co Rotary Club Carl Huprich Huprich Carl Dupler Carbon Hill WPB Compan George Carr Logan Club James Gilbert

Can You Eat without Worry

A fragmented note discusses health concerns about eating safely. It hints at medical advice and timing but lacks clear details or patient names.

Missing in France prompts Hamden family note

Mr. and Mrs. William Napper of Hamden report their son Cpl. Austin Napper is missing in action in France since Sept. 8 after serving about six months as a heavy tank driver. He grew up in Vinton Township and worked at D. Eberts store before induction. His brother Sgt. Kenneth Napper is in a hospital in England, likely from wounds from action in France. The U S Navy has thousands of libraries on ship and shore.

Hamden William Napper Cpl Austin Napper France Napper Vinton Township D. Eberts Kenneth Napper England

Nelsonville man joins Marauders in Burma march

WINS Star New Delhi reports Brig Gen Merrill's Marauders earned a presidential citation for actions behind Jap lines in Northern Burma. Robert Kearns, son of Mrs Anna Kearns of Nelsonville Ohio, joined the 700 mile trek to Myitkyina and earned a bronze campaign star. He volunteered to aid wounded and faced 36 hours under artillery fire before breaking through. Inducted in 1941 at Ft Hayes Ohio, Kearns served in Panama and in the China Burma India theater. his brothers James and Charles also served overseas.

New Delhi India Robert Kearns Anna Kearns Nelsonville Frank Merrill Burma Kearns Myitkyina Ft. Hayes Columbus Panama CBI James Italy Charles

Service Men of York District Return From Leave

John D. Juniper petty officer 3-c returned Monday to a New York Naval Base after 30 days leave with parents Mr and Mrs Harley Juniper. Sgt. Gerald Thomas stationed at Camp Livingston La with wife is here for 15 days with parents Mr and Mrs Sam Thomas.

Nelsonville John D. Juniper New York Naval Base Harley Juniper Gerald Thomas Camp Livingston Sam Thomas

Elks Club Dance Saturday in Nelsonville

Local Elks sponsor a Saturday night dance at the Elks Club in Nelsonville with music by an ex band. Dancing runs from 9 30 to 1 00 for members and ladies and escorts.

Elks Nelsonville Elks Club

Hartford Personal Mention

Hart­ford notices include a hospital operation for Mrs. N O Wein, furlough for Pvt. Eugene Learey in New York, and church staffing changes with Rev W C Stearnes moving to Ka nawha City and Rev T E Brooks arriving. Community visits, socials, and a rummage sale are noted along with several local greetings and weekend activities.

Hartford W. Va N. O. Wein Holzer Hospital Eugene Learey New York W. C. Stearnes Hartford Methodist Morris Memorial Church Kanawha City T. E. Brooks Anna Trimble Middleort Lemoyne H. Elden Waltz Alexander L. McClung Fort Worth Texas A. K. McClung James M. Crump Point Pleasant Lena Letilla McMillin Catherine Cunningham Mason Charles Johnson June West Columbia Harry Crump Five Mile Kanawha Woman's Society of Christian Service The Methodist Church Hartford Drug Pearl Hall West Point Carl Zerkle Mary Janet Jerry Ray Margaret Riser Patsy George Johnson Peggy Vera Annette Jaanita Annabelle Beard Geraldine Roush Thomas Johnson

William G Hughes Elected President of Glouster Club

The Glouster Kiwanis Club elected William G. Hughes president for the coming year at a dinner meeting in the Hotel Gordon. Enlon Grubb was named vice president and B R Angie, Rev A G Winkle, George W Rose, Dan Kovach, E H Taylor, Ben Goldberg, and Thomas Williams joined the Board of Directors.

Rev A. G. Winkle George W. Rose Dan Kovach E. H. Taylor Ben Goldberg Thomas Williams George H. Campbell Logan ‘Monument Works Trimble Township Kiwanis Club Club Glouster Dr. W. D. Witham W. G. Hughes B. R. Angie Marcella Jonas Lee E. Busch Logan

Danford leaves Glouster for Athens and visits relatives

Frank Danford of New Brunswick New Jersey travels to Athens after a week with sister Miss Lalla Danford and friends He plans to visit brother in laws in Athens and New Marshfield and other relatives in Ohio and Pennsylvania Before returning home he will see Kinney Culver and Ed Culver and Clover in Uniontown He recalls leaving Glouster 16 years ago and hopes to return someday to spend his remaining days in the community

Glouster Frank Danford New Brunswick New Jersey Athens Lalla Danford Thomas Gibson Miles Hoon New Marshfield Harold Kinney Columbus Cromwell Culver Connelsville Danford Ed Culver Clover Uniontown Frank

Denison Freshman Cynthia Richardson Joins Delta Delta Delta

Miss Cynthia Richardson announced she has entered the freshman class at Denison University Granville after preparatory work at Ward Belront School for Girls. She reports to her parents Mr and Mrs L F Richardson that she has been pledged to Delta Delta Delta sorority. In other notes Walter G McCaskey hosted his children Mr and Mrs James L Vaughn of Warren who is recovering from a long illness after last year’s operation.

Glouster Cynthia Richardson Ward-Belront School For Denison University Granville L. F. Richardson Delta Delta Delta Sorority Walter G. McCaskey James L. Vaughn Warren Vaughn Columbus Merle Danford Trimble Danford T. A. Noon Buffaloo A G. Winkle B. ‘Smith Charles Williams Dave Cox C. A. Bingiman John Bulloch E. K. Peugh Jane Donaldson WCTU Athens

Hurricane Whips Atlantic Coast Caretaker's Family Visit

Witnesses report Hurricane GLOUSTER striking New port Rhode Island during a two week stay of Mrs Victor Norris and her daughter Jean with her husband S S2c Victor Norris. They describe shaken houses shattered windows and falling tree limbs as the storm passed.

Glouster Victor Norris Jean Newport R. I Harve Norris Atlantic Norris

Tomcats Meet Plains in Open Football Clash

The Glouster Tomcats face The Plains eleven in the stadium tonight at eight. Both teams are believed evenly matched and a close game is expected. Coach Patton urges fans to turn out and root for the Tomcats.

Glouster Glouster Tomcats Plains Eleven Patton Tomcats

Class of 35 To Be Initiated by Moose

GLOUSTER-Gouster Lodge No. 1197 Loyal Order of Moose will hold a special initiation meeting Sunday at 2 30. A class of 35 is expected for initiation with the Lancaster degree team present. A chicken dinner for Moose and families follows around six. Members urged to attend and bring families.

Glouster — Gouster Order of Moose Moose Lancaster

Past Matrons Are Honored By Thea Chapter No 192

Thea Chapter No 192 OES honored past matrons with a candle lighting ceremony titled They Follow the Gleam. Hymns were sung by Mrs John Binderbasin and Mrs C E Turner, and the honored matrons included Vernice Antle Isabel Bulloch Adda Blower Lena E Davis May Dunnett Mary Gamwell Esta Haskins Mary Hawk Maude Howard Ora Kittle Ella McDonald Gertrude Pride Georgia Sayre Isabel Vernon and Patience Wallace. A social hour followed with a silver tea served on card tables and a five star point color-spirited theme. Part of the Vecchio bridge at Florence has existed since the Roman Empire.

Vernice Antle Isabel Bulloch Adda Blower Lena E. Davis May Dunnett Mary Gamwell Esta Haskins Mary Hawk Maude Howard Ora Kittle Ella McDonald Gertrude Pride Georgia Sayre Isabel Vernon Patience Wallace

Death of Amos Stanley in Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs P J Stanley of No 1 Main St received word of Amos Stanley s sudden death in Nelsonville due to a heart attack He had not been in poor health and the Stanley couple will attend the funeral services to be held in Nelsonville.

Glouster P. J. Stanley No. 1 Main St Mr. Stanley Amos Stanley Nelsonville

Progress Report on Mrs. Bryson Hospital Stay

Mrs. M M Bryson of Glouster, harmed by a fractured hip, is improving rapidly at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens and doctors expect her to return home early next week. The WSCS of Glouster Methodist Church meets tonight at eight. The Loyal Daughters Class of the Church of Christ Bible School gathers Friday at 7 30 at Mrs FE K Poughs home.

Glouster M. M. Bryson Athens WSCS Loyal Daughters Church of Christ Bible School FE. K. Pough

Gasoline Freezes Into Wax Like Substance

Gasoline does not have a definite freezing point. It gradually stiffens into a wax like solid and ordinary gasoline will solidify at temperatures between 180 and 240 degrees below zero Fahrenheit.

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