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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1940

Page

2

Convention Report Highlights Eagles Campaign Visit

Nelsonville reports a meeting led by A. Davis chairing the Four Horsemen campaign for the Eagles. Frank Kirk’s team trails in the membership drive as he tours businesses with Margie the goat drawing attention. Clyde Byers notes the Chicago convention and praise for the District 4 drum and bugle corps with Paul Whyte leading a standout parade. A benefit party for D. of A is set for Friday night at 8 oclock at the L O F Hall.

Nelsonville F. A. Davis Four Horsemen The Eagles Frank Kirk Kirk Margie Clyde Byers Chicago District 4 Paul Whyte Michigan Boulevard Whyte Nelsonville — D L O F. Hall

Compton Pushes Route 33 as Military Highway Link

Dr. W A Compton of Pomeroy advocates designating U S Route 33 as a military road. He argues the corridor, largely completed from Virginia to Michigan, with modern highways and bridges, offers quicker access to Charleston West Virginia and Tidewater areas, cuts grade crossings, and supports war materiel production along Ohio Indiana corridors.

Nelsonville War Department W. A. Compton Pomeroy Blue and Gray Trail Association Washington C. D. Shafer Blue and Gray Association The National Defense Compton C. E. Swain U. S. Public Roads Administration Virginia West Virginia Spencer W. Va Pomeroy- Mason Bridge St. Joseph Mich Charleston Tidewater Pomeroy District Hocking Valley Columbus Ohio Indiana United States

FASTEETH Advertises Faster Fit for Dentures

A brief ad promotes FASTEETH as a pleasant alkaline powder that holds false teeth more firmly for easier eating and talking. It claims no gummy taste, reduces plate odor, and encourages purchase at drug stores.

Grass Run-Side Hill Social and Personal

Mrs Elizabeth Anderson is ill of arthritis. Mrs Melissa Switzer funeral held at Gallipolis. Sunday guests included families from West Virginia Middleport Rutland Columbus Athens and Dexter. Several trips and visits noted with names and locations across Ohio and nearby states.

Elizabeth Anderson A. E. Plummer Pummer Melissa Switzer Gallipolis Elmer Molden Richard Cliff Roy Cades West Virginia Ed Reynolds Henry Maiden Middleport Emmett McCaskey Dyesville Ralph Andricks Dayton C. H. Amos Niagara Falls Portland Cliff Wood Betty Lou Wood Raymond Hupp Bridgeport Toledo Race Davis W. A. Hutton Leroy Helen Deem Rutland Anna Ward Vinton Betty Amos Ralph Dorsey Columbus Max Nelson Old Dexter Harley Amos Minter Molden Hartwell Sidenstricker Dexter Claude Dulaney William Nicholson Alma Chase Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Glen Smith Dorothy Cleveland Thomas Smith Gerald Minor Jack O. E. Bratton

Letart Falls News Notes Aug. 25

Rev Thayer to preach at Letart Falls Sunday morning and Apple Grove Sunday evening. Ladies Aid met with Mrs Bert Grimm. nineteen members and three visitors attended. Various locals and travelers visit kin in West Virginia and nearby states. Several trips and visits noted. motorcycle accident minor injuries. Eastern Star picnic planned at Great Bend.

Letart Falls Thayer Apple Grove Ladies Aid Society Bert Grimm Albert Hill St. Clair Doris Hill Julian Madison West Virginia Leslie Fuller Westerville F. B. McClintock C. L. Thayer Chicago W. L. Custer East Orange N. J Mattie Custer A. B. Alexander Pomeroy W. O. Barnitz John Young Monongehalia Clifford Hill Harold Quillen Leechburg J. A. Quillen Parkersburg Emma May Chapman F. W. Williams Baltimore Carrie B. Roberts W. O. Crow Fred McIntosh Spencer W. Va Eastern Star Chapter Racine Dorothy Wolfe Great Bend

More Than 152 Receive Social Security Checks in Nelsonville Area

The Nelsonville Social Security office reports 152 area residents receive monthly old age and survivors benefits covering Feb 1 to July 31. The group includes 92 workers over 65, 23 wives over 65, seven worker children, 12 widows with insured children or widows over 65, and 18 insured children, totaling $2,491.72 monthly and $1,470.36 in funeral payments.

Nelsonville Social Security Board Edward S. Broughton Broughton

Social Security Eligibility at Age 65 Rule

The text notes that upon reaching age 65 a person again receives monthly checks unless they remarry or gain employment in a job covered by the Social Security Act.

Old Timers Win Again at Buchtel Field 2-1

The BUCHTEL-Dr Walker's Old Timers beat a Jobs team 2 to 1 at Buchtel field last night. Bonar and Gears were the Jobs battery with Garner Taylor and Clarey for the Vets. The Old Timers scored in the first and eighth innings while Jobs answered in the second. The teams meet again Thursday as the Old Timers remain undefeated for the season.

Buchtel Dr. Walker Jobs Buchtel Field Bonar Gears Garner Taylor Clarey Newman Brooker

Whaley Reunion Plans at Kittle's Grove Glouster

A Whaley reunion is set for Sunday September first at Kittle's Grove two miles east of Glouster on State Route 78. An earlier notice had misstated the distance as ten miles east on 78. The note also mentions a hen requires about ten pounds of feed monthly to stay plump during laying season.

Kittle’s Grove Glouster

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