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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1941
Page
3
An Ohio doctor promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle bowel cleanser and aid to digestion. The ad claims constipation causes headaches energy loss and dullness and urges readers to test the product tonight with prices listed 15 30 and 60 cents.
Jones allowed only three hits and struck out eight in a six inning win for the Nelsonville Eagles over Carlton Hill-Longstreth at City Playground. The Eagles scored five in the first inning. C Nelson led the offense with multi hit effort while Finn had two hits for Carlton Hill. Winn made a notable diving catch in the sixth. Tonight Camp Nelson vs Shoe Factory. Logan Mingos vs Carbonale rescheduled to Thursday May 29 due to the holiday.
Senior Class members from Nelsonville traveled to Washington in two school buses. The girls arrived about 6 p.m. after a smooth trip, while the boys faced a flat tire delaying their journey. They stayed near the Congressional Library and met Congress Thomas A. Jenkins who accompanied them to Mt. Vernon and planned a day in the House and Senate.
A high school Home Economics display in Nelsonville featured a style show set in a girl’s bedroom with Ann and her mother, Goddess of Dress, modeling outfits for vacations. Rebecca Rosser played Ann with Isabel Lohmier as Goddess, and a long list of girl models showcased housecoats, dresses, skirts, blouses, slacks, skating dresses, streetwear, party gowns, formals, and a wedding party. Music by Maxine Hall accompanied model groups, and Ohio University participants provided entertainment and planning. A Pocahontas benefit party was postponed this week in Nelsonville.
Nelsonville Business and Professional Women’s Club met at the Colonial for dinner. Members decorated tables with red white and blue flowers and awarded a garden flower corsage to guests. A business meeting followed with scrapbook on Honor Roll at Cincinnati convention and a miscellaneous shower for Margaret Joy Shaffer newly married to Dr Edward Donahue in South Carolina.
The Sopomore Class picnic in Nelsonville was held May 22 at Hope Hollow. Students rode a Board of Education bus, then enjoyed boating hiking and softball before returning at 7 30. Chaperones were Mrs Kathleen Boyd and George Abraham.
J L McNealey, formerly director of safety for the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co in the Southern Ohio division at Nelsonville, has been promoted to assistant purchasing agent and transferred to Columbus. He began his new duties last Monday.
Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter of the DAR gathered at Greenlawn Cemetery to honor deceased members and place markers on graves. The regent presided with tributes from members including Mrs. Edington and Mrs. Cross, and children placed flags on each grave before an Athens service and marker placement for Elizabeth Myers Davis and others.
Mrs J H Mc Kiddie and Mrs J M Hyde visited Athens yesterday to tour the Athens Gardens. The event showcased vegetable and flower beds and invited garden clubs from the county to view Athens residents gardens.
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