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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1951
Page
4
Complaints of backache and fatigue from kidney strain spark interest in Doan's Pills. The ad touts a diuretic used for over 50 years to ease discomfort by aiding kidney tubes and filters while promising prompt, lasting relief.
Nelsonville High School Junior Miss Fiorence Byrd will represent Athens County in the Prince of Peace district declamation contest at St. Luke's Church in Marietta on Sunday Jan. 7. Counties include Muskingum Monroe Guernsey Belmont Meigs and Gallia. The winner earns a gold medal and advances to the state contest in Columbus for cash prizes and scholarships. Byrd delivered Gandhi Points the Way at a Rotary Club meeting and was introduces by Rev. Pawl M. Niswander.
Nelsonville clubs and local society groups report upcoming meetings and New Year observances. The Murray City Women's Auxiliary met January 9 with plans for a February chicken dinner and a Zaleski society visit discussed. Anniversaries were celebrated at James Patton home with New Year games and supper. WSCS at the Methodist Church featured devotionals, a Gandhi declamation by Florence Byrd, and a program on giving. Haybron council and Twig 9 schedule meetings for the week with a postponed luncheon. An ad promotes a 24 hour kidney relief test with Buckets 25¢.
An Xelsonville High School assembly Wednesday sponsored by Mr Eastman featured the film Shrine of Washington. Rob Jackson presided as master of ceremonies. James Gilbert directed two selections by the assembly band. Nancy Smith opened with the Call to Colors and Arlene Rosser with Charlotte Daugherty led the Procession of Flags the Pledge of Allegiance and the Star Spangled Banner. Bod Jackson gave scripture and prayer. Dismissal followed with the school pledge and Alma Mater sung.
In a tight first round battle, Tyo's powerhouse led Nelsonville to a 48-46 victory over Eagle. Earlier, they beat Holy Name by nine, knocking them from contention for the number two berth. Remaining schedule includes Eagles vs C&SOE and Tyo's vs Bennetts with entry fees due before game time. League standings shown after round one. Israel sugar cane trial results noted.
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