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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1942
Page
3
Hubert Lanner of Columbus pled guilty on arraignment before Mayor George Bateman. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs after arrest by Patrolman Burley Blair for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
Chancellor Commander Paul Wolfe of Valley Lodge asks all Knights of Pythias members to gather at the K of P Hall tonight at 7 30 for funeral services of E W Woody a charter member.
Nelsonville launches a five to six week Town Hall series with civic and social groups organizing the program. The first meeting on February 11 at 8 PM in the high school auditorium will feature informed speakers in the first hour, with general topics planned for discussion.
Citizens may attend without obligation and without fees to discuss common problems. Opening meeting Feb 11 will cover Civil Defense with speakers B T Grover and O C Bird. Representatives from church and civic groups gather Feb 4 to plan the series on political social and economic topics.
In Nelsonville Mary Jo Wolf paced the Ladies League with a 222 single and 611 triple to lead Letha Lou Shop to a 2 of 3 win over Brooks Shoes. City League action features Ber’s Service vs Brooks Silcott with scores across the trio of games and handicaps.
A birthday dinner honored J. L. Miller at the Miller sisters home with many relatives from Rio Grande Vinton and other areas. The Ladies Aid Society gathered at Norma Queen’s home for a pot luck lunch. Bartrums and Ledlies swapped homes, Eldon Lanning visited Clair Taylor.
Nelsonville Aerie No 391 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles endorsed two Franklin D Roosevelt war aims proposals at a Tuesday meeting. The nine point Personal Rights Bill seeks to stabilize employment, while the group pledged to boost recreation for war workers and provide more activity at the Aerie home.
Ollie Thompson of Columbus en route to visit parents was injured when his car hit a bridge abutment. PTA at Central High School presented a national defense program. Supt and Mrs L T Cottrell visited Columbus. John Kehl and sons visited relatives in Mansfield. Dwight Smith of Bishopville visited Bernard Hodgson. Hodgson and Mrs Smith visited Ford Frasure, convalescing after surgery. Paul Williams found employment in Lancaster. Floyd Green and family moved to the Conn property. Mr and Mrs Jack Williams hosted an evening with P B Osenbaugh showing travel photos. Ewart Bond of Circleville will preach at the Church of Christ in Milertown Friday to Sunday.
Miss Shirley Fierce Hollister guests of grandmother Mrs. I. N. Pierce. John Clark visited relatives in Bartlett. Dwight Smith family weekend in Hemlock with Bernard Hodgson. J. M. McDonald guests of Marion Champlin Oakdale and Charles Milhoan hosts near Jacksonville. Victor Norris daughter from Glouster visited J. M. McDonald family. Harry Taylor Ferndale visited Milhoans. Joe Kelley hosted guests from Glouster including Gatchel Parker and Roush families. Miles E. Hoon of New Marshfield listed.
Mr Union and Mrs Harley Carr hosted guests in Harrisonville while families from Bunker Hill Grass Run and Union Furnace visited area homes on Sunday and Tuesday evenings. Attendees included the Michaels, Carrs, Nicholsons, Epple and Thomas families, with churchgoers from Old Dexter.
The 11 children of Mr and Mrs Biggs Cox of Jacksonville NC are all named starting with Z. Their names include Zadie Zylphia Zula Zadoc Zeber Zebonia Zeronia Zeslie Zeola Zero and Zel bert, showcasing a unique naming theme.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hoon hosted a visit from Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Thomas of Glouster on Saturday evening. Miss Jessie Wilson stayed as a guest at the T. F. Davis home in Maplewood on Sunday. Mrs. Merle Pedicord, previously ill, is reported to be recovering.
Buchtel's home nursing course will begin Friday at 7 p.m. at the high school under Mrs. Oral Daugherty. The 15 week program starts promptly and is expected to attract a large turnout. A knitters' class also met at the school with Mrs. Charles Huddy teaching the first lesson and more women planned to join once supplies arrive.
A vintage advertisement promotes Kruschen Salts as a cure for poor digestion and low energy. It argues the liver releases about a quart of bile daily and a slow flow causes headaches and fatigue. The ad urges daily half teaspoon doses in water for 30 days with a money back guarantee.
An Athens area man, Sean Crippen of Stewart, Ohio, credits TON JON with ending eight years of kidney trouble. He reports relief from frequent urination, pains in arms legs and back, better sleep and energy, and urges others to try the herbal medicine.
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