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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1941

Page

5

Nelsonville Chosen for Southeastern Ohio Egg Auction Site

Nelsonville won unanimous approval after six ballots to host the Southeastern Ohio Egg Auction in July. The Amicon Building will house the event with rent paid by the Nelsonville Retail Merchants Association, offering storage and cooling in the basement.

NS Messenger Athens Ohio ATHE Nelsonville Southeastern Kee Amicon Nelsonville Retail Merchants Association Meigs County Pomeroy Logan East Mill Athens Ice & Storage Co Fairfield Gallia Hocking Jackson Meigs Morgan Perry Vinton Washington Pike Ross Vinton County Raymond C. Cray Ohio State University Wooster

Carter's Little Liver Pills Promote Bile Flow

An old advertisement promotes Carter's Little Liver Pills claiming to wake the liver to produce two pints of bile daily. It asserts bile flow prevents constipation and gas, promises relief and a feeling of vigor, and urges asking for the pills priced 10¢ and 25¢.

Carter

William Jenkins Charged With Intoxication Fined $10

Cornell reports William Jenkins of Mineral was arraigned before Mayor Cliff Cornell on intoxication charges, pleaded guilty and fined ten dollars plus costs. He was arrested on West Union Street Tuesday night by Police Chief E S Finsterwald and Officer Howard Mills.

Cornell William Jenkins Mineral Cliff Cornell West Union St E. S. Finsterwald Howard Mills

Time To Get Started on Soap Box Derby Racers

The All American Soap Box Derby prelims in Athens announced by Fire Chief Harold Junod, with Jaycees and local sponsors. Ages 11 to 15 urged to begin building cars by July 17 for the Derby Downs finals in Akron on Aug 17. rules require self built cars under $10, specific dimensions, wheels from used parts, and limited helper input.

Ihe Tommy Fisher Detroit General Motors Mich Athens Junior Chamber of Commerce Nye Chevrolet Garage Messenger Harold Junod Jaycees Derby Downs Akron Junod Junior Supt Harper C. Pendry Roy's Auto Supply

Durfee Boy Dies of Unidentified Poison

Investigation by Sheriff Charles Bayless and the prosecutor's office found the Durfee family ate the same evening meal as the poisoned boy and five others, ruling out dinner as the poison source. Dr. Davidson will perform stomach analysis. Coroner Pritchard filed a verdict of death by undetermined poison. Funeral services are set for Thursday at Jones Funeral Home.

Charles Bayless Fred Burdiss Herman Durfee Mettler William Durfee Fierce Durfee Buckley Health Department

Sheltering Arms Parents Welcome Son at Hospital

Mr and Mrs Guy Wanless of 75 E State St are parents to a son born Monday at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Several local residents were admitted for minor operations or pneumonia treatment, while other patients were discharged. Della and Flossie Durfee, daughters of Mr and Mrs Herman Durfee, Athens Route, are improved after poisoning illness and may be discharged soon.

Smokey Bayless Burdiss Reginald Cartier Mettler Cartier Athens Margaret William Mary Della Flossie Sherman Jones Funeral Home W. State St Guy Wanless E. State St Sheltering Arms Hospital Betty Bryan Everett Coen Athens Route 5 Celia Ross Carpenter St Frank Rauch, Jr Benjamin Watts Shannon Ave Loretta McMasters Frank Coon the Plains Della Flossie Durfee Herman Durfee

Elks Install New Officers at Athens Lodge

A large group gathered at the Athens Elks Lodge Tuesday for the installation of new officers conducted by installing officer John Cross. Newly installed grand exalted ruler Homer B. Gall named Carl Clifford as esquire and Joseph Klingenberg as inner guard. Other officers installed include Esteemed Leading Knight Charles Evans Esteemed Loyal Knight Morrison Burns Esteemed Lecturing Knight Rudolph J. Isselstein Secretary Francis A. Lavelle Trustee Charles P. Kircher Treasurer Dr W W Lee Tyler W W Watkins. Refreshments followed the ceremony.

Athens Francis A. Lavelle Charles P. Kircher W. W. Lee Tyler W. W. Watkins

Ex Congressman's Death Noted in Cambridge

Former Ohio congressman C Ellis Moore aged 57 who represented the 15th district for fourteen years died today of coronary thrombosis. A laboratory test comment described human speech as composed of buzzes and hisses, reflecting the era's odd medical remark.

Cambridge C. Ellis Moore Ohio Congress

Physicist Dr. John Albright To Speak At Convocation

Ohio University graduate and Case School of Applied Science associate professor Dr. John Albright will lecture at a Sigma Xi convocation Friday April 4 at 9 40 a m. He holds a PhD from 1933 and researches magnetic susceptibility X rays crystal structure and related topics. He authored Physical Meteorology and is listed in Who's Who in Engineering and American Men of Science. He and his wife are active in Ohio University Alumni affairs in Cleveland.

John Albright Ohio University Case School of Applied Science Sigma Xi Albright Ohio State University Harvard University of Chicago American Physical Society Optical Society of America American Meterological Society Ohio Academy of Science Cleveland Society of Professional Engineers

Mrs Miller Taken To Franklin Hospital

Mrs Walter Miller, formerly of Coolville, is in Franklin County Tuberculosis Hospital for observation after a six week illness at home in Columbus. She is reported improving as friends in Athens and Coolville send cards. Mr Miller worked at United Department Store Coolville and Harris Furniture Athens before the family moved to Columbus after their home burned two years ago.

Walter Miller Coolville Franklin County Columbus Athens Miller United Department Store Harris Furniture

Elementary School Group Heads to Washington on Cherryblossom Special

A fifth and sixth grade group from University Elementary School will depart Friday night for Washington D C aboard the Cherryblossom Special. They will tour landmarks including the Capitol, Lincoln and Washington Memorials, Mount Vernon, Smithsonian, Tidal Basin cherry blossoms, Arlington Memorial, Library of Congress, and Mellon Art Gallery.

University Washington, D. C Washington Capitol Building Washington and Lincoln Memorials Mount Vernon Smithsonian Institute Tidal Basin Arlington Monument Congressional Library Mellon Art Gallery Nancy Rutherford Jean Herbert Dwight Leach Cary Frey Annita Clark Tommy Barstow Jimmy Tucker Harrison Scott Jo Ann Darnell Beatrice Whalen Eloise Swank David Evans Albert Vickers Wellston Betty Barbara Ewing Cope Vickers Albert Mary Ward Esther Dunham

Dog Phones Aid Appeal

A dog’s bark on an off the hook telephone led Carl Wilson of the Athens Home Telephone Co to Miss Nelle Mariner’s home at 60 N Lancaster St. He found her unconscious in the living room and entered after no one answered. Miss Mariner’s mother was summoned and she was placed under a physician’s care.

Carl Wilson Athens Home Telephone Co Nelle Mariner N. Lancaster St Miss Mariner Mariner Home Wilson

Savings Bank Deposits Pass Two Million in Athens

The Security Savings Bank in Athens reached $2,012,914 in deposits, first time in Messenger area history. President C G O Bleness reported steady growth since 1940, noting capital increases from 15 000 to 100 000 and a 100 000 surplus. Officers include C L Jones vice president and R C Cook cashier.

Security Savings Bank Athens C. G. O'Bleness D. H. Moore W. B. Lawrence O'Bleness Mr. O'Bleness C. L. Jones R. C. Cook F. B. Kiltan R. C. Hopkins L. G. Worstell

Teachers attend Chicago workshop conference

Dr Edith E Beecher principal of University Elementary School and Mrs Marie Quick education instructor depart Thursday afternoon for Chicago to attend one of ten staff conferences of the Workshop Advisory Committee Commission on Teacher Education at the University of Chicago. This is one of ten conferences held during April and May.

Edith E. Beecher University Marie Quick Chicago Commission On University of Chicago

Free booklet of doctors' opinions from Educational Division

A booklet containing the opinions of famous doctors on this subject will be sent free, while they last, to any reader who writes to the Educational Division at 545 Fifth Ave New York NY Dept AJ60.

Fifth Ave New York N. Y

Olive Tablets Promised Relief For Constipation

An old medicine ad promotes Olive Tablets as a remedy for constipation and sluggish liver bile. It urges more water and fruits, claims gentle bowel movements and digestion aid, cites Dr. Edwards, and notes prices 5¢ 30¢ 60¢ with druggists carrying the product.

Edwarda F. M. Edwards

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McArthur Belpre Marietta Athens County R. S. Cook Alton Hope Edgar Dixon Frost D. C Caromel Optometric Service S. Court Member Federal Reserve System Nation WPA Athens City Gladys Elks Switzerland Me Phawnacy Court ST Dog Phones Aid Appeal Athens Pharmacy S.000 Akeswesswee Athens National Bank the Security Savings Bank Athens, Ohio Bonds Banking House C.L. Jones
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