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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1941
Page
3
Nelsonville notices a Thursday night prayer meeting at Lonnie Adams residence on Myers Street. The change occurs due to a Friday night young peoples zone rally at Floodwood.
The Nelsonville Community Chest announces new donors by contribution tier. Major gifts include United Shoe Workers and William Brooks Shoe Co. at 25 dollars plus, while Kimberly Local Union and several individuals contribute down to under 10 dollars.
Lancaster area residents report relief from severe aches after using Ton Jon. Mrs. Etta Schwalbaugh of Amanda Ohio cites improved digestion, appetite, nerves, and chronic pain reduction following Ton Jon treatment. She claims jitters and dizziness ended and joints no longer ache.
KimberlyPersonal and Social Notes recounts visits by Miss Edna Felt and Miss Rachel Hook in Ohio University circles. Local families such as the Robinsons and Hook relatives share Thanksgiving guests and Christmas plans. A court case, the detention dispute involving Porter McCombs, is noted along with fire and hunting remarks and moves within Nelsonville and nearby towns.
The island of New Caledonia hosts a unique large bird that barks like a dog and is not found anywhere else on Earth. This singular species draws interest from naturalists and remains confined to its home territory.
United States imports show 1,544,104 pounds of peanut oil in the second quarter of 1940, reflecting dietary and industrial demand. The data highlights the growing role of peanut products in the economy during that period.
Local retailers urge shoppers to choose holiday footwear early and offer a lay away plan with a small deposit to reserve styles for Christmas.
Nelsonville residents share a social week with contract games and checkers at Mrs. R. R. Stalter’s home. Guests include Mrs. Leyshon and Mrs. Garnet Bennett, with out of town guest Mr. Sam Hanley. Circle No. 5 of the Methodist Church meets Friday at Mrs. C. G. Kreppel’s home. Local visits extend to Pittsburgh Detroit Newport and Carbondale communities.
Mr and Mrs Cube Shelton announce the marriage of their son Thomas E Shelton to Judith Chorba daughter of Mr and Mrs George Chorba Barberton. The ceremony occurred Sunday November 23 at the Church of Christ Barberton officiated by Rev W D Nickerson. Attendants were Betty Hias and Joel Doyles of Barberton. Thomas Shelton, a Nelsonville graduate, and Judith will reside in Barberton at 210 28th St NW after a reception in Barberton. Shelton is employed at Columbia Chemical Corp.
Nelsonville B and P W Club won two of three games against Brooks Shoes while Letha Lou Shop earned a forfeit from Senior Scouts. Kate Smith led scoring with 485 points in the week’s ladies league action.
Robert Henshaw 54 died suddenly Wednesday at his home near Carbon Hill. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 PM at Stout Funeral Home with interment at Greenlawn. Rev. Ben Awe to officiate. He is survived by his father William of Nelsonville and brothers Vern Columbus Everett and Maynard of Nelsonville. his wife had died earlier. he was a World War veteran.
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