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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1941

Page

3

Army Service Organization Formed in Nelsonville Friday

Nelsonville reads of a Friday meeting at the American Legion Building to form a committee for the United Service Organization drive. The U S O groups include Y M C A Y W C A Salvation Army Catholic Welfare Jewish Welfare and Travelers Aid. Thomas E Dewey is national president. The drive aids recreation centers and services for men in training camps nationwide. Fred Mulligan chairs the local effort urging citizens especially those with sons in or headed for camp to attend at 7 30 p m.

Nelsonville American Legion United Service Organization Y.M.C.A Y.W.C. A Salvation Army Catholic Welfare Jewish Welfare Travelers Aid Societies Thomas E. Dewey Fred Mulligan Nelsonville Group

Underground water reservoir girds London area

The text describes a natural underground water reservoir spanning about 30 miles in all four cardinal directions around London, forming a vast subterranean water supply beneath the city.

London City

Ohio girl praises Vendol for relief from constipation

Miss Josephine Carrington of Springfield Ohio reports relief from constipation with Vendol. She describes headaches sour stomach acid indigestion and muscle soreness prior to use, noting her symptoms disappeared after starting the remedy and she plans to rely on it in the future.

Ohio Josephine Carrington Springfield Vendor

Nelsonville Birth And Club Notices Highlight Local Events

The birth announcements record Georgenne Kirkendall, a 7 lb 4 oz daughter born Sunday June 8 to Mr and Mrs Ben Kirkendall with grandparents in the area. G T Club hosts Friday 7 30 pm at Mrs Lenore Smith. Attendees include Rev Edgar J Haskins and Elizabeth Ann Haskins of Kalamazoo and Harriet Francis, RN of Columbus. Church group B and O meet Friday 6 pm urging male members to attend.

Nelsonville Ben Kirkendall Walnut St Georgenne George Beagle Fred Kirkendall Buchtel Mary Beagle G. T. Club Lenore Smith Edgar J. Haskins Elizabeth Ann Kalamazoo Michigan Harriet Francis R. N Columbus Ohio University Francis City

WCTU Holds Service at Spencer Home

Nelsonville Flower Mission services of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union were held at Mrs. Thomas Spencer's Chestnut Street home. President Mrs. Sam Starkey led devotions, reports were given, and 33 sick visits plus five bouquets were noted. An institute is planned for June 18 at the Methodist Church and a July 14 picnic at Mrs. Fay Howard's country home.

Nelsonville Woman's Christian Temperance Union Thomas Spencer Chestnut St Sam Starkey Methodist Church Spencer Ministry of Flowers Frances E. Willard Fay Howard Anna Allen W.C.T.U

Guest Night Notables At Eudora Chapter Lodge Event

Nelsonville reports Guest Night by the Past Matrons and Patrons Association of Eudora Chapter Order of Eastern Star. A 6:30 dinner for 40 was served in the Masonic Temple dining room. L. I. Krieg shared city motion pictures. A girls trio Emily Sharp Louise Lowden Imogene Sayers with Margaret Warren performed. Mrs Eleanore Sharrick played piano solo and Shirley Sayers Doral Warren performed piano duet. Games and contests concluded the evening.

Nelsonville Eudora Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple L. I. Krieg Emily Sharp Louise Lowden Imogene Sayers Margaret Warren Eleanore Sharrick Shirley Sayers Doral Warren

Battery Theft Reported In Nelsonville Alley

A 12 volt battery was stolen from Royland Williams car parked in an alley behind his residence on Chestnut Street Tuesday night. Canada produced 5,984,370 fine troy ounces of gold during 1939.

Nelsonville Chestnut St Royland Williams Canada

New Stomach Ulcer Remedy Lurin Promoted

A new medical discovery used by doctors treats stomach ulcers caused by excess acid and provides quick relief for gas pains indigestion and heartburn. Sufferers can obtain Lurin from druggists mix two teaspoonfuls in a glass of milk for easy at home use with a money back guarantee. Available at Athens Pharmacy Gallaher and others nationwide.

Athens Pharmacy Gallaher

Roberts and Francis Families Host Visitors in Akron

Dave Roberts of Akron spent Monday and Tuesday as a guest of his sister Mrs. Harry Kelly Sr. Mr. and Mrs. James Francis hosted guests over the weekend, with details noting extended family visits in the Akron area.

Dave Roberts Akron Harry Kelly James Francis

Logan Mingos to face Camp Nelson Friday at 5:30

Wet grounds halted play last night in the City Twilight League and no game is on for tonight. The Logan Mingos will meet Camp Nelson Friday evening with a 5 30 start time.

Nelsonville Logan Mingos Camp Nelson

Miss Francis Earns Another Degree

Miss Helen Francis received a Master of Arts at Ohio University commencement on Monday June 9. She has taught eight years at Bible Holiness Seminary Owosso Michigan where she is now chairman of the Junior College Department. She earned a B S in Education from Ohio University in 1938 and held a fellowship there in 1939 40. Her graduate work was in English and Spanish.

Nelsonville Helen Francis Ohio University Francis Bible Holiness Seminary Owosso Mich

Planting on Canal Street Under Way

More than 500 French marigolds have been planted along the Canal Route by NYA boys under Sid Mallen. The Women’s Garden Club sponsors the project and plans to add another 500 plants soon.

Nelsonville Women’s Garden Club NYA Boys Sid Mallen

Nelsonville Daughters of America Benefit Party

Daughters of America will sponsor a benefit party Friday night in the 1.0.C.F. Hall at 7:30 o clock. Proceeds support community activities and local programs in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville—Daughters of America C.F. Hall

Backache and leg pains signal kidney trouble

Warning about kidney health links backache and leg pains to possible kidney or bladder issues. It explains kidney function, symptoms, and recommends Doan's Pills as a long standing relief used for decades.

Nature Dru Dean Doan

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