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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1942
Page
2
A Jamaica rum and water drink served on a British frigate in 1740 inspired the name grog. The story credits Admiral Vernon with the program uniform that sparked the nickname used for the beverage in maritime circles.
Nelsonville loses longtime resident J I Pritchard 90 former postmaster and furniture dealer who ran a W Columbus Street store for over 40 years. A Mil ford West Virginia native born September 14 1851 he moved to Nelsonville as a young man and served as postmaster under Grover Cleveland before entering business. He was active in civic life and fraternal orders and is survived by five sons a daughter ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral plans are pending.
Mrs. Lydia Tewksbury of Albany Ohio near Athens says TON JON eased years of kidney disorder pain swelling and night awakenings. She reports back neck pain gone, muscles loosened and limbs no longer swollen and urges other sufferers to try TON JON sold in Nelsonville Ohio.
Nelsonville city water service will be suspended on Walnut and Poplar Streets between Harper and Fourth Friday Jan. 2. Line repairs are in progress.
Dr. C. G. Dew has been appointed Athens County chairman for the Presidents Birthday observance on January 30 part of a nationwide campaign against infantile paralysis. Early in January plans for the annual balls will be completed and chairmen for the county towns named.
The day may bring slower processes and introspection after recent upheaval. If mood shifts, there is potential for meaningful activities and valuable contacts. Birthday readers may face opportunities, change, travel, and new connections within a stable year focused on home, security, and rewards.
Carpenter notes a Columbia Alumni Association Christmas dance at Columbia Auditorium with Frances Klein orchestra, drawing attendees from Dayton Lancaster Marion Middleport and beyond. Items list marriages relocations illnesses visits and Christmas gatherings among Carpenter area residents and relatives with several from Columbus and Harrisonville entries.
Logan Kiwanis Club Tuesday evening installed new officers led by L. P. Mooney ex lieutenant governor. Rev. Stanley W. Wiant became president succeeding Kerwood Martin. John R. Pierce is vice president Fred Burchfield treasurer and Howard Rolston secretary. Executive committee includes Martin Dillon Woodard Dagüe Carpenter Iles Lanning and Wood Bowen.
The Christian Endeavor Society of Church of Christ sponsors a bake sale at Southern Olio Electric Co. Friday at 9 o'clock in the morning.
Neuritis pains hinder daily life in Nelsonville Ohio. George Dowler credits RUX Compound with relief enabling garden work and outdoor activity. Ball Drug Store promotes liquid RUX Compound in three sizes, easy to use with no mixing.
Mrs. Mabel Leahman died Sunday at her son Lawrence's home in Albany. Survived by two sons and two grandchildren. husband Nathan preceded her. Several families send holiday greetings and announce births and visits. Regina Kathryn named for a daughter of Lawrence Gompf. various relatives visit or travel for Christmas.
Children and Leslie Evans celebrated Christmas in Zanesville with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Richardson and Mr. and Mrs. David Evans. Peter Heinzg and family of Dillonvale and Alice Leofler of Columbus joined Mr. and Mrs. Henry Steinbrink for the holiday. Will Briley returned Saturday after visiting their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Johnson of Columbus.
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