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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1941

Page

8

Pace In Wil GALL ports E. G. A crop wi record

A fragmented item notes WPA labor efforts in a county with a plant listed for operation. It mentions 125 per some rate and references galling beauty and labor offerings tied to a mid point.

Millfield Woman Runs Ohio County Fair Ride Fleet

Mae Wade of Millfield owns and manages the Ferris Wheel, Merry-Go-Round, Kiddie Ride, and other attractions at Athens County Fairgrounds. She oversees a crew of 14 men and two women and plans to work 20 Ohio county fairs this summer. The piece also notes her late husband Harve Wade’s history, other crew members, and fairground anecdotes from East Palestine to Canfield.

Millfield Mae Wade Athens County Fairgrounds Florida Ohio Harve Wade Mr. Wade Jim Wade Wade Pearl Mizner Beverly Jean Floyd Crabtree Bob Jim Meritt Fred Russell Donald Floyd Hooper Franklin Ave Athens Rose Kendall Earl Moore New Lexington Wades Tiltie Ann Palestine Canfield Dale V. Hart Cletus R. Chappins Mary Cecelia Devitt Little Hocking Mary A. Lavelle Mary Cecilia Bernice Brandeberry Frost Bess Swafford Chicago R. B. Justin Stewart Chappins

Cosmetic Drawer Organization and Storage Tips

The dressing table drawer is hard to keep in order. Line it with washable fabric, store spare puffs and pads in covered boxes, and keep hairpins and tools in small containers. Buy only cosmetics you will use regularly.

Triple yolk eggs surprise Elmwood Place couple

A home trio of eggs included six double yolks and one triple yolk in a 19 egg batch sold by a local farmer. Mr. and Mrs. Clark E. Williams, Elmwood Place, recall a prior triple yolk discovered among three dozen eggs. The source jokes about identifying the hen behind the odd batch.

Clark E. Williams Elmwood Place Williams

Youth Face Love and Draft Dilemma in August Essay

In this Heathens Messenger column from Athens Ohio dated August 22 1941 a young man John Smith Jr contemplates marrying his girlfriend aged 21 despite the looming draft he may face within a year. The piece argues that youths often know their needs better than cautious elders and that delaying marriage could cause unhappiness if partners part before stability.

Athens Ohio John Smith, Jr

Lash Brothers Set Fair Attendance Record at Athens County Fair

Among the oldest fair-goers records show Jerry C. Lash and Leander J. Lash attending the Athens County Fair for over 70 years. Jerry, turning 86, has missed only once since age 15, while Leander started at 14 and holds a 73 year streak. Jerry attended with his son-in-law W. R. Cable and stayed through the fireworks.

Athens County Fair Jerry C. Lash Mill St Leander J. Lash W. Union St Jerry Lash W. R. Cable

Kleinschmidt Reunion Set for August at Rock View Park

The Kleinschmidt Reunion will be held August 24 at Rock View Park between Rockbridge and Lancaster. A basket dinner is planned for noon.

Kleinschmidt Rock View Park Rockbridge Lancaster Sand Rock

Howard Reunion Postponed to August 31 at Embrey Park

The annual Howard Reunion at Embrey Park is postponed from Sunday August 24 to Sunday August 31, with planners noting the date change in announcements.

Howard Embrey Park

Pitfalls of Love in a Madge Graham Play

In a hotel suite, Mary Veritzen and Aunt Madge discuss Stephen Redfield alias Stepan Ricardo, a leading man with a rumored gangster past. Mary probes Redfield after overheard names, coded intelligence, and his flirtations, hinting at espionage and revolution talk.

Stepan Nancy Carew Stephen Redfield Mary Redfield Madge Graham Madge Lansfield Mary Veritzen Stepan Ricardo

Athens County Fair Draws Friends From Other Sections

A long list of Athens County Fair attendees includes the Brannons of Dover former locals, the Smiths, Walkers, and Molers with guests from Akron Urbana and Toledo. Highlights mention the typical farm family contest winners Eldon and Mrs Dailey of Hillcrest Farm and collaborators at the State Fair, plus many local residents enjoying rides and festivities.

Athens County Fair J. C. Brannon Dover Athens Brannon L. H. Smith Brannons Smith Fairgrounds F. B. Walker Grace Walker Love Akron Harley Moler Moler Smiths Leo Williams Shade Robert Paul Williams Albany C. D. Dailey Fay Baker Cline Beth Dailey Ohio State Federation of Women's Clubs

Personalities Return from Mineral Visit and Hospital Update

Mrs. Charles Holland of 8 N Shafer St returned from Mineral where she visited Mr and Mrs Cecil Pidcock and family and accompanied her niece Violet May Chesser to the Athens County Fair. Alton Holland and Ruth Martin joined Mrs Holland for Sunday at 8 N Shafer St. Mrs Clarence Davies of 53 Stewart St underwent major surgery at White Cross Hospital Columbus with satisfactory condition and cards invited to room 229.

Elza J. Wood Harley Boring Bessie Morris Woods Charles Frank Urbana Ill Nihle Frank Martha Jane Charles Wood Grace Wood Borings Emil Boring Patty Ann Toledo Athens Charles Holland N. Shafer St Mineral Cecil Pidcock Pidcock Holland Travis Chesser New Marshfield Violet May Chesser Athens County Fair Alton Holland Ruth Martin Clarence Davies Stewart St White Cross Hospital Columbus

Big Chief Indian Herb Tonic Offers Family Health Remedy

An advertisement promotes Big Chief Indian Herb Tonic as a general system tonic from roots and herbs. It claims to stimulate appetite aid digestion relieve occasional constipation and support neuralgia pains stiff neck and muscular strains when used with Big Chief Tonic. It suggests external use for bites exposure fatigue and sprains.

Fairfield County Lady Finds Ton Jon The Answer

Frank Wenzel of Lancaster Ohio a member of St Marys Catholic church and the Ladies Auxiliary says Ton Jon is the best medicine for his money He describes years of stomach pain gas heart fluttering constipation and rheumatic pains then notes a marked improvement after using Ton Jon with his appetite returning and bowel movements normalizing

Frank Wenzel E. 5Th Ave Lancaster Ohio St. Mary’s Catholic Church The Ladies Auxiliary Jon

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