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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1941

Page

2

Boy Scout Anniversary Week Planned in Nelsonville Area

Nelsonville marks the 31st anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America with events Feb 7 to 14. J Robert Smith heads a full committee including Arch Knowlton Donald Lancaster Wilbur D Mender and others to run a week of dinners elections and a Court of Honor with civic office elections for Scouts on Civic Day.

Nelsonville Boy Scouts of America J. Robert Smith Smith Arch Knowlton Donald Lancaster Wilbur D. Mender Bill Barber Bob Morris Clarence Coakley Carl Ditcher James Sterling Bob Lent Charles Pedigo Bennie Sterling Don Lancaster Bob Johnson Donald Sanders Charles Walker Earl Baker Joe Evans C. Roy Tomlinson Harry A. Mettler Boy Scouts Troop 66 West School Boone County W. D. Mender

Taxis Group Leaders To Meet Tuesday

Nelsonville program committee of the Presbyterian Taxis Society will hold a brief meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the chairman Jimmy Preston home. Attendees invited include Ruth Mathewson Emily Sharp Imogene Sayers Peg Barber and the chairman.

Nelsonville The Presbyterian Taxis Society Jimmy Preston Ruth Mathewson Emily Sharp Imogene Sayers Peg Barber

Astronomers Report Giants Exceed 93 Million Mile Diameter

Two or more famous stars have diameters over 93,000,000 miles, surpassing the sun earth distance. The finding highlights extraordinary stellar sizes and raises questions about stellar evolution and measurement methods.

Gherkin Described as Small Prickly Cucumber Fruit

A gherkin is defined as the small prickly fruit produced by a cucumber variety. The term covers its distinctive rough surface and edible, immature stage used in dishes and pickling.

Blinding Lights Blamed For Nelsonville Crash

Arthur Green of U S 33 east of Nelsonville was injured when his eastbound automobile collided with Paul Hashman’s car on Chestnut Street. Green’s car rolled onto its side. his right hand’s leaders were severed, flesh removed, and he sustained scalp and other cuts. He said headlights blinded him.

Nelsonville Arthur Green U. S. 33 Chestnut St Paul Hashman Hashman Green Burley Blair

Age Pension Increase in Ohio Will Come in Cases of Need

The Ohio Division of Aid for the Aged is authorized to pay up to $40 monthly to needy seniors over 65 who meet eligibility. The change, effective January 1 1941, emphasizes need-based awards and plans reinvestigations of existing cases to adjust benefits accordingly.

Ohio Columbus

Arnold to Attend Educators Meeting in Columbus

Nelsonville superintendent E. J. Arnold will attend a meeting of the Legislative Division of the Educational Council of the Ohio Education Association next Friday evening in Columbus. Arnold has been a member of this division for several years.

Nelsonville E. J. Arnold Legislative Division Educational Council of the Ohio Education Association Columbus Mr. Arnold

Mettler to Address Business Women Club

Athens County prosecuting attorney Harry A. Mettler will address members of the Business and Professional Women's Club Tuesday evening. The meeting with dinner starts at six o clock in the Presbyterian Church parlors, with Mrs. Mable Haffner and her committee in charge of arrangements.

Nelsonville Harry A. Mettler Athens County Business and Professional Women's Club Presbyterian Church Mable Haffner

Two Special Matches Roll Sunday At Wolf Bowl

Logan Juniors lose by 264 pins as Bumgarner posts 506 for Logan and Chapman 203 high. Nelsonville Elks edged by Pickups 21 pins with Cope totaling 694 and Neiman a 289 high in open bowling.

Nelsonville Wolf Bowling Center Logan Wendel Chapman Don Bumgarner Nelsonville Elks Kenny Cope Barney Neiman Elks Neimans Wilson Bros K. Copo Scoum S. Wilson Linton Kimble Chapman R. Patton Bumgarner Logan Juni Martin Starcher Brown Tipton

March of Dimes Campaign Under Way in Nelsonville

Nelsonville reports the March of Dimes campaign active with dime banks placed in most businesses and in city schools by Supt E J Arnold. A Coin Shower will raise funds next Thursday and Friday. The President's Birthday Ball is set for Friday at Elk's Hall with Bob Clark's Orchestra. Tickets available from Elks Eagles BPW Club Sorority Merchants Assoc and others. County chairman Dr C J Dew urges public cooperation.

Nelsonville Dime Brooks Shoe Company E. J. Arnold Elk’s Hall Bob Clark Lancaster Elk’s Earl Baker Sheldon Powell Elks Club Joe

Nelsonville social notes and church circle events

Nelsonville clubs meet for games and prizes at homes of Hellyer and Reynolds. Faithful Workers Class hosts readings and a luncheon. Circle 3 of the Women’s Christian Service Society plans a January meeting. Mrs Dabritz receives a California reception and medical treatment while visiting her sons in the Asbury district.

Methodist Sunday School Charles Reynolds Myers St Thomas Spencer George Evans C. G. Creppel Gertrude Frank Nettie Stewart Minnie Freer Stella Betts Spencer Spencer. During the Social Hour the Hostesses Mrs. Reynolds Maude Bryan Sam Frank Walnut St

Mud-skipper fish cannot swim in depth

A Portu guess Westrica mud-skipper breathes through its tail and drowns if its depth is exceeded. Ontario now accounts for about two thirds of Canada’s gold production.

Canada Province of Ontario

Mayor Fines Driver Sunday

Pete Weaver and Kimberly were charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence and pleaded guilty in Mayor C. G. Dew’s court on Sunday. Weaver and Kimberly fined $50 plus costs. An affidavit from State Highway Patrol officers Johnny Jones and Raymond Brown supported the intoxication complaint, with each defendant fined $5 and costs on guilty plea.

Nelsonville Pete Weaver Kimberly C. G. Dew State Highway Patrol Johnny Jones Columbus Raymond Brown

Nelsonville man takes new post with Columbus firm

Donald Blackburn, after six years with C. D. Shafer Wholesale Co., joins International Harvester Co. in Columbus. He begins his duties today and will reside with his sister, Mrs. William E. Keys, 25 Southwood Ave.

Nelsonville Donald Blackburn C. D. Shafer Wholesale Co International Harvester Co Columbus Blackburn William E. Keys Southwood Ave

Nelsonville Benefit Party at 1 C C F Hall Tuesday

Junior Order hosts a benefit party in the 1 C C F Hall in Nelsonville on Tuesday evening January 28. Patrons are asked to bring their January tickets.

Nelsonville — Junior Order 1.C.C.F

Degree Work Given By Athens Masons

Athens Chapter Royal Arch Masons conferred the Most Excellent Master’s Degree on three candidates at a St Bernard Chapter special meeting in Nelsonville. Refreshments were served after the session.

Nelsonville Athens Royal Arch Masons St. Bernard Masonic Temple

Astrological Forecast Warns of a Difficult Year Ahead

The stars indicate a challenging day and year for natives, with adverse and erratic influences. Patience, courage, and rational resolve can turn risks to benefit, aiding health, security, and possessions through steadfast action.

Local Ohio woman credits TON JON for relief from ailments

Mrs Inezisecup of Glouster near Athens says severe head and side pain, worn sensation, and digestive distress disappeared after using TON JON 1 2 3. She reports improved sleep, energy, and weight gain, praising the medicine and urging readers to visit the TON JON Health Representative at Quick's Drug Store in Athens Ohio for full information.

Quick’s Drug Store Athens Ohio

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