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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1941
Page
3
In Nelsonville Twilight Loop action Carbondale edged Camp Nelson in a tight tilt. Newport's crab festival spurred a quirky note as Ruth Tenner wore crab shell hat earrings and a brooch.
A meeting of the special senior patrol of Troop 66 will be held tonight at 7 30 announced by Donald Lancaster Troop Committeeman in charge of patrol activity. Matters include Emergency Corps training and a social program. Scouts listed are Verl Ogg Don Jonas Bob Reynolds Alfred Richardson Dean Burch Lloyd Johnson and Bob Bateman. A Scout Memorial Service committee meeting follows at 9 o'clock with representatives of designated troops to outline the memorial program.
NELSONVILLE Francis Murphy has been appointed fireman for the municipal electric light and water works plant succeeding James Hallett. Murphy was appointed from civil service classified rolls.
Nelsonville Sportsman's Association members will meet at Circle Hill Lake on Sunday May 18 to work on a shelter house. Those lacking transport should meet at Nelsonville Lumber Co by 8:30 a.m. A chance to secure pheasants remains if the committee is contacted soon.
The D of A s will sponsor a benefit party Friday night in the I O O F hall at 7 30 o clock.
This old treatment claims backache relief by addressing tired kidneys. It says kidneys produce about 3 pints daily and when kidney function falters, poisons remain in blood causing backache, pains, fatigue, nocturnal urination, puffiness, headaches, and dizziness. It urges asking a druggist for Doan's Pills for relief.
Taylor Ridge community observes Mother's Day at the local Church of Christ with Bible School led by Miss Florence Hildebrand, prayers by Miss Alice Herbst, and musical offerings by Miss June Heffken, Wahneta Kempton, Clea Hanning, and Jean Heffken. Several families visit and relatives noted. many are in military service or have recent marriage announcements.
Nelsonville workers 4-H honored Mrs Nellie Stone’s Adult Education class at Dorr Run Chapel on Monday. Members recited Mother's Day poems, featured piano, vocal duets and solos, a safety first skit, and shared a potluck for 14 members and 10 guests. Next meeting set for May 27 at 7 pm at advisor Mrs Arthur Ingram’s home.
Nelsonville Juniors defeated Glouster Juniors by 27 pins in a close bowling match. Floyd Barber led Nelsonville with a 548 series and 232 game while Byron Morris paced Glouster with a 535. Team scores show Nelsonville leading early, trailing, then finishing strong to claim the win.
The Nelsonville 4-H Club met at the Hitchings home on High St. Friday evening adding two new members to reach 14 total. Miss Deloras Perkins resigned. Wavelene Keplar elected treasurer and Katherine Patton news reporter. Plans include a June club tour and a boat ride on the Ohio River, plus a Wiener roast May 23 at Twin Lake.
Nelsonville High School camera club held a short meeting Tuesday evening with photos under flood lights and planned automobile tours for the summer vacation. Members present included Bob Wilson Carl Mc Combs George Clark Glen Pierce Ross Keplar Charles Kinney Craig Kinney Richard Arnold and guests Esther Juniper Susie Smith. Next meeting is Tuesday May 20 at 7 15.
A Young People's Zone Rally will be held at Pilgrim Church in Nelsonville on Friday evening May 16 at 7 30. Rev W L Surbrook of Detroit Mich general superintendent of the Pilgrim Holiness Churches of the nation will speak and a large congregation is expected.
Nelsonville area social notes report Floyd Wolf of Lancaster attended funeral services for M. P. Ohlinger. James Keating and family moved to Richardson Apartments Glouster for work at Rich Loaf Bakery. L A Sanner from Columbus visited relatives in Nelsonville, as did H J Hyer and Louise McDowell from Columbus with L A McDowell. DeMarius Sanders of Coshocton stayed with her parents J L and Mrs Sanders. George Johnson and daughter Margaret visited Zanesville for a Sunday gathering with Fred Johnson.
An Ohio woman Miss Stella Wright credits Vendol with curing constipation and clearing pimples blotches and rough skin after using the product. She says relief from constipation eliminates facial breakouts and itching and allows social outings. The ad touts Vendol as a reliable medicine sold by leading druggists and promoted by Athens Pharmacy and Gem Pharmacy.
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