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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1941

Page

12

Church Services Attended by Greek Fraternity Members

In Athens OnimIDAY Max Logan notes fraternity members plan to attend church services Sunday. Zaleski pastor to speak Sunday night, with community events and offerings mentioned, including a service at 1650 stock. The piece references local figures and a noted donation of 300 dollars in a service context.

GER Athens Onimiday Max Logan Fraternity Soma Evens Wren Saat First Methodist Church American Legion EC. Hardin

Big Chief Indian Herb Tonic for General System Aid

A tonic made from roots and herbs marketed as a medicine for every member of the body. It claims to stimulate the appetite aid digestion and relieve occasional constipation.

Beta General System

Tonto Snake Oil Liniment Adverts Neuralgia Relief

Tonto Snake Oil Liniment promoted for neuralgia pains stiff neck from exposure and strains. It claims to relieve muscular soreness with applications to back chest throat and mindr areas. Ideal for sprains and strains of muscles and tendons, suggests use with Chief Tonic.

Prostate and Urinary Medicine Promised for Men’s Symptoms

An advertisement touts TON JON No.3 as an herbal remedy for prostate trouble and urinary issues. It claims the product aids nature in correcting symptoms like frequent night urination, back and pelvic pain, and despondency, urging readers to consult a TON JON Health Representative for details.

Eastern Trip Begins From Logan with Rio de Diplomas

A Rockbridge High School senior lass left Thursday morning on a motor trip to Washington and New York after receiving her diploma this week. She is joined by Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Jones, John Good, Opal Wylie, and Berdena Dupler from the faculty. The journey is expected to last eight or ten days.

Logan OM Rockbridge High School Washington New York C. W. Jones John Good Opal Wylie Berdena Dupler

Carbondale Social Notes Mixed Weekend Visits

Carbondale social notes record a flurry of weekend visits among local families. Families including the Coxs, Lannings, Crow, Holland, Doolittle, and Dus share Sunday or Saturday gatherings with relatives in Newark Mineral New Marshfield Athens and Columbus.

Wene Herman Clark Catherine Philo Jasper Cox Allison Cox Granville Crow Fred Lanning Freddie New Floodwood Thomas Mills Sundny Parker Lynder Mineral Allison Cox Wilbur Young Danny Hamley Run Sunay Hiram Holland Leo Kennard Virginia Patricia New Marshfield Hazel Dus Nial Doolittle Rutherford Brent Newark Orville Crow Lorena Hoak Silas Dunlop Albert Johnson Athens Rose ‘Tefft M. J. Callahan Rose Leaf ‘Temple Pythian Sisters Loan Wilma, Williams Verna France Nora Cox Lizzie Cox Ethel Holland Lizzle’ Doo- Vitte Sue Barber Addie Gabriel Freda Crow Gertrude Evans Columbus Olan Carpenter Carlin Logan George Cartin Clarence Edgar Coonville

Corning Social Notes and Local Events Highlight May Celebrations

The Corning column notes a double anniversary for Mr and Mrs Wir lash at St Berpar Grorch with many relatives in attendance and a banquet featuring a decorated cake and candies. Also listed are wedding party members and a long stream of attendees, plus a baccalaureate service for the 1941 graduating class and a memorial service at local churches. Clerks and merchants banquet results show Everett Dunlap reelected president and Oscar Hartley as secretary treasurer.

Wilash Ste Berpar Grorch Somerset Mes Dore McG Tire Junction City Rand Bes Sten Hammons Lancaser Pegre Hermey United Brethren “Church E C. Hardin Hardin A. C. Shonkwiler United Brethren Church Everett Dunlap Oscar Hartley Guda Ana Athens Tan Caasnine Ine St Lairsville Carl Goodwill Columbus Jerry A White Cross Jerry Goodwall Corning

Band Boosters Picnic Planned at City Park

The Band Boosters Club and families will hold their annual picnic at Rachelmacher Park on Monday May 26. A potluck supper at 6:30 PM is planned with awards to band members during the program. A business session and officer elections will follow, announced by Harry Heinlein president.

Logan Band Boosters Club Rachelmacher Park Harry Heinlein

Wonn Pursues Another Term in Second Ward

Councilman Wonn Republican seeks renomination by circulating a petition to qualify for the primary representing the Second Ward. He is the third incumbent to indicate plans for another term. Auxiliary notes report a Tuesday meeting with new members joining and plans for a Corning poppy sale. Local society mentions and obituaries appear among scattered Corning items.

Keene Cts Wonn American Legion | Auxiliary Viola Rogge Marcella” Jenkins

Market Seeks Buyers for Hocking County Tomatoes

Logan farmers push for a new cash crop as James R. Smoot says cannery firms are invited to contract Hocking County tomatoes. Evan Reichelderfer of Ladoga Canning Co has replied that Indianapolis firm already contracted for all needed acreage. The cannery shows a bright outlook with 2,250 acres planned for 1941, up from 1,208 acres last year. Smoot awaits arable responses from firms with local branches.

Logan James R. Smoot Interfest Hocking County Evan Reichelderfer Ladoga ‘Canning Co Indianapolis Smoot

York Run Loyal Workers 1.1 Club Hosts Adult Education Class

The York Run Loyal Workers 1.1 Club hosted an Adult Education Class at Dorr Run Chapel at 7 p m Monday. Mrs Nellie Stone led the class with roll call featuring a Mother's Day poem. Christina Stufflebean played a piano solo and Birdie Stufflebean teamed with Dorothy Brooks for a vocal duet.

York Run Nellie Stone Dorr Run Christina Stufflebean Birdie Stuffle_ vean Dorothy Brooks Bettie Green Grace Wycoff Doris Brooks Ednad Brooks

Groundhog Season to Open Officially on Memorial Day

Newton Spencer, a leading local woodchuck hunter, plans to open groundhog season officially on Memorial Day. He has reportedly bagged up to 60 groundhogs in a single season, and locals view the animals as good eating when properly prepared.

Logan Newton Spencer

Logan Social Notes Highlights Club Installations and Gatherings

Delta Theta Tau Sorority installed officers including Mrs. Henry Adcock president and Richard Brandt vice president. Founders Day banquet planned for June with programs. Priscilla Club hosted needlework evening. Six Suit Bridge and Merry Maker groups met at local homes. Logan nods to Poppy Day and hospital updates. visitors return from Akron trip. Memorial Day program planned by Home Makers Club.

Madge “Wright Brandt Na Johnson Mary Griffith Joan Wight Mage Wright Faith

Changes Plea To Charge of Non-Support

Edward Giffin Logan appeared before Judge Phil Henderson on Thursday to change a prior not guilty plea to a charge of non-support. The court directed payment of $5 per week for the support of minor children, totaling $900 for compliance. If payments are not met, sentencing will be imposed.

Logan Edward Giffin Phil Henderson Reiue

City prepares July Fourth celebration under Jaycees and committees

Owas junior Commodore of Commerce members will head the plans with Rachelmacher Park as the center of activities. Chester Spencer, president, names committees. Mayor Dallas Kinser pledges cooperation with the Jaycees to ensure a successful event.

Owas Junior Commoer of Commerce Rachelmacher Chester Spencer Dallas Kinser Jaycees

Vodmans Beaten in Preliminar Game

In a prelim game Logan Sun Glow defeated Godman with strong play from StarLon Strawn and Dick Shull contributing key moments. The scene Saturday evening focused on practice routines and preparation ahead of the next round.

Vodmans Logan Sun Glow Godman Vns Starlon Dick Shull

Jesse Phillips Confined to Home After Return from Pomeroy

Logan reports Jesse Phillips confined to his E Front Street home after returning by bus from Pomeroy on Wednesday. The Third Annual reunion of former pupils and teachers of local schools will be held Sunday June with basket dinner at noon.

Luwan Chesaeake Ohio Railroad E. Front St Pomeroy Logan Winona and Webb Summit Jack Webb Summit Spence Rounces Frank St. Clair E. J. Sc

Masonic Memorial Services Set for Monday

Masons will hold memorial services at the temple at 7 30 p m Monday evening during a special Blue Lodge communication. All Masons in the city are invited to attend for the four bodies Blue Lodge Chapter Council and Commandery.

Blue Lodge

Heat worsens as Tipton storage chief suffers sunstroke

Made ill by the heat near a local businessman sustained a light sunstroke Thursday morning on the hottest day of the year. George Burberry of South Walnut Street, longtime head of the Tipton ap le storage plant on Bowen Street, suffered heart strain in the heat.

Logan George Burberry S. Walnut St Tipton_aple Bowen St

Attendance rises at Rachetacher Park in first full week

Logan reports total attendance reaching 473 for the first full week with Harold E Hartman as supervisor. The peak day was 167 on Sunday. Nelsonville office or the Social Security Board will send a representative to the local chamber of commerce office today between 4 and 5 PM.

Logan Rachetnacher Park Harold E. Hartman Logan Aouan Nelsonville Social Security Board Chamber of Commerce

Club Meets Luncheon and Talk at Bort Residence

The Wild Flowers Club met at Mrs. L. O. Bort on S Market St for a Wednesday luncheon hosted by Mrs. Bort. Mrs. Roy Crawford presented a paper on The Life of Kathryn Ayer Barnes and the group discussed her writings. Guests included Mrs. Gertrude Heft from Chicago and Mrs. M. S. Pond from Lancaster.

Ritehards L. O. Bort Bort S. Market St Roy Crawford Kathryn Ayer Barnes Wild Flowers” Club Gertrude Heft Chi M. S. Pond Lancaster Mary McRayes Clun

Plan for Citizenship Class At Hollister

An Adult Education instructor will organize a citizenship class in Hollister next Tuesday evening. Aliens contemplating taking the citizenship examination are asked to contact the instructor to arrange attendance and class work.

Louan Cloce Hollister

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Zaleski Quick's Gonssealth Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store Union St Tommy Fisher Detroit Fred Athens County Carbondale Social Notes Corning Social Notes Priscilla Club Fred W. Stracke Theodore Johnson Charles Lewis HH. Wright FA. Koppe W. D. Weltner F. HL. Hildebrant Gertrude Kleinschmidt Byron Wolfe Athens Country Club Merry Maker Ridge | Fonors W. D. Bast Laxsax Janes Kinserpet Greendale Vance Stewart Kermit Jean Ann Akron R. W. Vale Ray Rowles Glen Worthman Sandra Lou Stewart This City A. W. Vale Kld Ted Lemon Vivian ‘Thompson Home Makers Club Meta Lemon N. M. Brown Paul Shaw Fred ‘Graham Elmer Risch Shaw Risch John Hunter Gram Hospital Newell Groome Jesse Phillips Na, Webb Quickspics Priday F. Temple J. R. Goldberg N. Court St le Zenner’s Dept Club Meets Amano Owreats Zenners Millinery Dept House Beautiful House Beautiful Maga Zenners House Furnishings Dept
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