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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1955

Page

5

Get Up Soft Drink Debuts As Low Calorie Refreshment

Herbert Paige, production manager of Get Up Bottling Co, touts the new low calorie Get Up as a modern lighter beverage. He cites among the lowest calorie counts in soft drinks and says it provides quick energy without aiding weight gain. Doctors nationwide reportedly back the view that fewer calories help health and vitality. Paige notes Americans increasingly count calories to stay healthier and that the product appeals to those seeking a fit, modern image.

Herbert Paige Get-Up Bottling Co Paige Philadelphia America

Get Up low calorie King Size soft drink launches locally

Athens is hosting the local premiere of GET UP a new low calorie sparkling drink from 1 Up Athons Bottling Co Chauncey. Harold Forst and Harold Schottenstein promote the 12 ounce King Size bottle and 32 ounce quart family bottle with a six pack introductory offer. The drink is pitched as energy boosting and weight friendly for busy adults and youths.

Athens Harold Forst Harold Schottenstein Athens Bottling Co Chauncey, C Forst

Get Up! Family Scene Promotes Long TV Time

A family scene centers on GET UP as Nancy clutches the TV set, Jimmy watches the show, and Cindy admires the stylish GET UP bottle. The item markets extended viewing and party flair for entertaining at home.

Nancy Jimmy Big Cindhy

Get Up Beverage Sparks Local Weight Watcher Buzz

In a taste test, local women respond to GET UP noting its low calorie count. The beverage is praised for parties and gatherings with the larger King Size bottle preferred by many weight conscious hosts.

Dira Meredith Maxton Foyee Wilson

Real Cool Soft Drink Hep Teen Agers Report

A fragmentary teen slang feature describes GET UP as a trendy new soft drink among school crowds. Edna touts its pep giving punch and a party bottle design, with teens enthusiastic at gatherings.

Dorothy Weaves Welry Edna

Get Up Rates Public Acclaim In Cities Nationwide

Public response to GET UP beverage spreads across cities after its Dayton 1954 premiere. Julius Darsky of Get Up Corporation cites broad approval and franchise bids from beverage distributors seeking production rights nationwide. Designers describe a large, stylish 12 ounce bottle reflecting quality and sparkle.

GET UP Julius Darsky Get Up Corporation of Americ Dayton Darsky

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Oittenstein GET Get Up-Athens Bottling Co Chauncey, O Chauncey Ted Tern Julius Dars Esi F. Eugene Smith Sisa. Sche Smith Em Art Roe
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