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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1941
Page
3
Rev Charles Ird Baird pastor at Episcopal Church named county chairman of the United Service Organizations to raise funds for recreation for soldiers in camp.
A new medical discovery used by doctors and hospitals treats stomach ulcers caused by excess acid. It relieves pains almost immediately and helps with gas pains indigestion and heartburn. Sufferers can try Lurin at home by mixing two teaspoonfuls in a 4 glass of milk. Available at Athens Pharmacy Gallaher and other drug stores with a satisfaction guarantee.
Local women gather at the First Presbyterian Church to discuss organizing a Meigs County Bundles for Britain chapter. Temporary officers are elected with open membership. room secured for meetings and clothing drives to aid England in wartime.
R H Horden resumes home in Middleport after a trip to Villa Park following the death of his son in law Gordon R Fisher. Fisher died of a cerebral hemorrhage and is survived by his widow a son and two daughters. Fisher was cremated and ashes to be sent to Rawlings Coats Funeral Home for later interment in the Horden family lot at Riverview Cemetery.
Ross Cox Pomeroy operator of Cox Junk Company was fined 25 dollars and costs by Justice of Peace P L Peoples for failure to keep proper books. Action by railroad detective traced stolen property to the junk company which had purchased it and not kept the required record.
Mrs Amanda Cross announces the marriage of her niece Betty Jane Batey daughter of Mrs Joseph Batey of East Liverpool to Mr Edwin Dale Keddie. Also notes birthday dinner for Mrs Sarah Spencer with a large guest list and various local social events including a Red Cross sewing circle at Racine High School.
Beatrice Eynon files for divorce from Thomas Eynon in common pleas court alleging separation since June 16 after marriage on July 6 1929 at Pt Pleasant and two children. She cites husband took household goods to parents and excessive alcohol use.
Walter Reuter an employee of the Parkersburg Big and Reel Co. was injured Wednesday morning when an emery wheel broke striking his leg. No bones were broken and he was taken by ambulance to his home in Naylors Run to recover.
Wednesday licenses issued include Carolton Barnhart 23 Coolville R D and Marcia Hornsby 21 Hemlock Grove S H Queen 75 Spencer W Va and Dora Beard 72 Portlander Henry Evans 24 Parkersburg and Gay Brothers 30 Apple Grove Also Ice Cream Social Planned By Great Bend Grange At Their Hall In Great Bend On June 27
Pomona Grange moves its meeting to Friday July 18 due to a clash with the July 4 Grange picnic. The gathering will be at the Racine School Auditorium with Great Bend Grange as sponsor. Donations of belt buckles snaps hooks and eyes and buttons are requested for garments sent to Great Britain. The Circle meets Thursdays in the home economics room through summer.
An advertisement touts FASTEETH as an alkaline powder that keeps dentures secure and comfortable. It promises no gummy taste, no nausea, and helps prevent denture odor while enabling normal eating talking and sneezing. Available at drug stores.
Mrs. Pearl Smothers of Galion Ohio describes severe muscle pains in arms shoulders back and limbs when kidneys need a mild diuretic. She followed local praise of Vendor and found relief as the medicine acted as a gentle diuretic easing soreness and stiffness.
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