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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1941

Page

2

Joint Drive for USO Funds Discussed in Nelsonville

The Nelsonville meeting at the American Legion building outlined a USO drive to raise 500 dollars for Army camp programs. Local groups including Rotary Lions Elks and Masons will be contacted to start the week long campaign with individual donations also encouraged.

Nelsonville United Service Organization American Legion U.S. O Salvation Army Y. M. C. A. Knights of Columbus Buchtel Kimberly Deanville Carbondale Rotary Club Lions Club Business and Professional Women's Club Business and Professional Association Elks, Eagles Knights of Pythias Masons Veterans of Foreign Wars American Legion Auxiliary Junior Order United American Mechanics Shoe Workers Kimberly and Carbondale Alonzo

Old Mohawk Medicine Bottle Ad Promises Quick Health Boost

A Nelsonville ad touts an unusual medicine named Old Mohawk sold at Gallaher Drug Store and Gem Pharmacy. The pill claims to aid weakness nerves and digestion with small upfront cost and a guarantee of feeling better after taking a glassful before breakfast.

Gallaher Drug Store Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

U.S.O. Fund Drive Seeks Quota Amid Local Efforts

Radcliff highlights U.S.O. fundraising with committee chair T. F. Mulligan arranging a Monday meeting at the American Legion to unite organization reps. Athens and Logan have met quotas, others to follow. American Legion contributes $25 while many groups expected to cooperate.

U.S.O Athens Logan

Bishopville Social Briefs Recap Weekend Visits and Gatherings

Local social notes list weekend and weekday visits from residents and guests. Names include L S Thompson from Athens and many from Glouster Columbus Lancaster Trimble and Zanesville with dinners overnight stays and family gatherings noted.

Zaleski Social And Personal Highlights

Zaleski society note reports visits and family news from area residents. Catherine Anderson Miller and son Donald Jr. visit grandmother Mrs. Elia Murray. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Atkinson of Columbus dine with sister Mrs. James McKibben. Other guests include W. W. C. Watson at the conservation school, and a birth announced for Raymond Reeves’s family. Funeral services are noted for Mrs. Louisa Hamilton, age 91, with details of her life and caretakers. Additional items cover travels, picnics at Lake Hope, and visits by local families to Minnesota and various cities.

Raymond Reeves Grace Anne Cochran Cincinnati Charlies O’leary Vanderford Red Diamond R. E. Young Merrill Charles Cram Louisa Hamilton Methodist Church Cora Nichols New Marshfield John J. Hamilton C. E. Lowry Dorothy Bolton Marabelle Piqua Roy Mathews Charles O'Leary Minnesota W. G. Betz Lake Hope Will Rarden Alberta Billy Mary Rarden Cook J. T. Stump Ed Rarden Chillicothe Lou Betz Columbus Ernest Peters Vernon Ethel

Vendor touted as relief for constipation and indigestion

A Washington D. C. resident promotes Vendol as a reliable remedy for symptoms from constipation including acid indigestion gas and heartburn. The ad claims a 17 year reputation and urges larger sizes for economy with Athens Pharmacy at 7 In Court Street as a local seller.

P. F. Ellenberger Washington D. H. Ohio

Adelman Family Reunion Amid Illness in New Plymouth

Nieces Jean Peters Anita and Eileen Adelman of Chicago visit Mrs Blanche Potter and relatives. A reunion honors the Adelman family at Mr and Mrs Walter Peters home in New Plymouth. Ethel Peters Adelman remains in a Chicago hospital as Adelman children stay with Peters during her illness. Clyde Peters and Walter Peters are kin to Mrs Potter. Sam Baughman of Albany visited Tuesday.

Jean Peters Anita Eileen Adelman Chicago Blanche Potter Walter Peters New Plymouth Adelman Peters Ethel Peters Adelman Potter Clyde Peters Prattsville Finley Peters Zaleski Sam Baughman Albany

Williams Formula Relief Ad From Ashland Ohio

Mrs. Ben Frolley of Ashland Ohio testifies Williams Formula eased gas pains and nervous distress. The ad claims herbal and mineral ingredients provide laxative gastric tonics and diuretics, urging readers to buy at Ball Drug Store.

Williams Ohio Ben Frolley Ashland Virginia Ave Ball Drug Store

Tennis Stars Will Meet Late Friday

Nelsonville welcomes Logan and local players for ten tennis matches at Nelsonville High School athletic field on Friday at 5 45 p m. A diving swimming and water polo event between Nelsonville and Logan teams is planned for next week at the local pool with exact date to be announced.

Nelsonville Logan Net Nelsonville High School Logan

Auction Brings New Buyers at Southeastern Egg Auction

Two new buyers Somerville Produce Co Raven swood West Virginia and Ralph M Reynolds Andover Ohio attended the Southeastern Egg Auction in Nelsonville. Best prices of the season were reported Tuesday with large extras averaging 33 14 cents and large standards 32 cents. New members are being reported across the area.

Nelsonville Somerville Produce Co Ravenswood W. Va Ralph M. Reynolds Andover Ohio Southeastern

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