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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1939
Page
2
Police in Fort Worth rediscover two hundred coffin handles abandoned by a thief who realized the loot was worthless. The fragment also notes an unrelated line about cancer and roses.
Doctors say kidneys filter blood and typically allow about 3 pints to pass daily. Kidney disorders can cause backache fatigue swelling and headaches. Doan's Pills offer relief and are recommended by druggists for over 40 years.
Mrs. Leona Dunnett Andrews, 36, wife of Alfred Andrews of Derthick near Glouster, died at 5 30 p m Wednesday at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens after Caesarean birth of a son last week. Survived by husband nine children mother and many siblings. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 p m in Hollister U B Church with Rev H O Davis officiating.
A long list of local businesses appears in the continuation of the page one feature. The entries include groceries Ford Hack Auto Supply clothing shops banks insurance firms and service providers with names such as The Fair Store Athens Shoe Shine & Hat Cleaning J. B. Swanson Athens National Bank Security Savings Bank Moore's Stores and Parkersburg Coca-Cola Bottling.
Kiwanis members in Glouster plan a Santa visit on December 21 at the Community Tree on Depot Square at 6 30 PM. A public address system will project carols and a district based drive will solicit funds starting December 14 to provide treats for every child.
Glouster Lodge 336 Knights of Pythias elected officers for the term starting January 1, 1940. Named were P C Walter Park V C R L Trainor M W W E Shrieves M F W O Bailey M A Henry Williams C C George Jonas Pres I N Steadman K R S E R Andrews M E H H Zimmers I G Victor Norris Trustee Mike Thompson.
Albany announces honor rolls by grade with named students across seventh through twelfth grades. Notable lists include Cecil Calvin, Paul Jones, Mary Francis Bean, Margaret Haning, Mona Jean Leadinghouse, Doris McCoy, Betty Pugh, Mildred Pugh, Ruth Russell in seventh grade and other students such as William Elliot and Earl Radcliff in eighth grade.
A long list of local entities appears, including government offices, schools, businesses, manufacturers, and service providers. Entries feature T. R. Biddle Navy Recruiting Office, Farm Security Board, Athens Flooring Company, East Side School, Central Elementary, Senior High School, Athens Messenger, Farm Bureau, Sheltering Arms Hospital, C. O. Freight Office and others.
Glouster officials announced holiday hours with stores staying open until 7 p m on December 18 19 and 20 and until 9 p m on December 21 22 and 23 to accommodate shoppers.
In Glouster City Bowling, fifth place Scott Dairy defeated league leaders Palace Theater two games to one Wednesday. Red Janchius led scoring with 202 in a 526 series while Scott Dairy totals ran 2393. Palace totals were 2364. Strawberries belong to the rose family.
The notice lists rail timetables for East Bound and West Bound trains on various lines, with daily and Sunday/weekday exceptions. It also lists New York Central schedules and Athens Airways connections to Columbus Pittsburgh or via connecting airlines, plus a charter service offering daylight trips to any city with an airport.
Mrs. George Wolfe entertained her Bridge Club Tuesday evening with eight members present and three guests. Refreshments followed play. high scores went to Mrs. F. H. Totman and Mrs. Virgil Eddy, with guest prize to Miss Ann Dennison. N. T. Club plans a Dec 8 meeting at 7:30 with Mrs. Harry Vaughn.
Mr and Mrs Earl Hogsett of Congress Run announce the birth of a son on Wednesday morning December 6. The baby’s grandparents are Mr and Mrs Clarence North, also of Congress Run.
A small old fashioned dining table with a separable pedestal can be transformed into two attractive console tables. Place the flat sides against the wall for foyer or living room use.
Mrs Johannah Hensler of Corning died suddenly at home Tuesday after a cerebral hemorrhage. Born June 23 1890 in Corning she lived here all her life and was a member of St Bernard's Church. Funeral at St Bernard's Saturday 9 am Rev Anthony Tague officiating with burial in New Lexington Cemetery. Survived by husband Albert and daughter Marcella, plus two sisters Mrs William Hensler and Mrs Arthur Thexton.
An old ad promotes Vicks Va-tro-nol for nose congestion to ease nighttime tossing and help you sleep. It claims quick relief and better chances to fall asleep after use.
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