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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1941

Page

2

Nelsonville Community Chest to Hold Annual Meeting

The Nelsonville Community Chest moves toward its Oct. 13 annual meeting with pledges totaling 2139.53, 1588.66 paid and 550.87 unpaid. A trustees meeting approved constitution and by laws and named Don Sheffield Mrs. Edward Sharp and Philip B. Weller to finalize arrangements.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Community Chest Association Girl Scout Little House Don Sheffield Edward Sharp Philip B. Weller Community Chest James Knight Ralph W. Parks

Nelsonville Women Attend Southeast District Club Meet

Mrs John V Wood and other Hyperion Club members attended the Southeastern district conference of the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs in Chillicothe. Trustees were filled by R W Parks and Philip B Weller, with three new trustees to be elected at the annual subscribers meeting. The event included speeches by notable leaders and sessions at the Presbyterian Church.

Nelsonville John V. Wood Oral Daugherty J. M. Hyde E. J. Kessinger J. H McKiddie Jack Pritchard Joe B. Davis Elizabeth Davis E. J. Arnold Ralph Parks Stanley Dew Cecil Shafer L. A Whitmore Frances Scott J. L. Webb W. W. Warren Chillicothe Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs Hyperion Club State Club M. Y. New Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Child Welfare Association Salvation Army F. G. Kouri Wilbur D. Mender R. W. Parks Philip B. Weller Don Sheffield Edward Sharp James Knight Tessie Cavanaugh C. D. Shafer Glen D. Thomas

Williams Formula touted as relief for nervousness and constipation

An advertisement claims Williams Formula relieves gassy pains and constipation without harsh purgatives. It markets the product as easing nervousness from lazy bowels, improving sleep, with claims of mild laxatives, gastric tonics, and kidney diuretics all in one medicine available at Ball Drug Store and other druggists.

Williams Hattie Sapp Walnut St Nelsonville Ball Drug Store

Garden Club hosts first fall dinner at Hyde home

Mrs. Raymond Raine assisted as hostess for the Garden Club during their first fall dinner meeting at the home of Mrs. J. M. Hyde Monday evening. A daughter named Karen Jean was born to Mrs. Eugene Jones Marguerite Stewart at Chillicothe Hospital Monday Sept 29 with Nettie Stewart and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Jones Glouster as grandparents.

Raymond Raine Garden Club J. M. Hyde Eugene Jones Marguerite Stewart Chillicothe Hospital Karen Jean Nettie Stewart This City Herman Jones Glouster

Shower Honors Mrs. Elliott at Eudora Chapter Event

Tuesday evening Miss Helen Washburn entertained the officers of Eudora Chapter O E 5 at a miscellaneous shower honoring Mrs James Elliott officer and recent bride. Guests presented Mrs Elliott Nelle Dowler with gifts for her new home. Miss Washburn used fall flowers in her home and served a late lunch to 16 guests.

Helen Washburn Eudora Chapter O.E.5 James Elliott Eliott Nelle Dowler Miss Washburn

Nelsonville High School Assembly Highlights Hobbies

Nelsonville high school held an assembly showcasing student hobbies with performances by the band under Miss Jackson. Dana Barber led the Pledge of Allegiance and a group sang The Star Spangled Banner, followed by various hobby displays and talks.

Nelsonville Helen Jackson Jackie Hitchings Percy Oakley Dana Barber Frances Reeves Mr. Seelbach Doris Oliver Sue McDaniel Jack Hillis Kathryn Johnson Max Lawson James Seward Marianne Ruble Naomi Cheeseman Frances Moe Nancy Kreig Bob Parks June Lee Elizabeth Riley Grant Rhodes Dick Matheny Lois Straits Rita Powell Luxemburg Imogene Sayres Emily Sharp Marilyn Shafer

Letha Lou Shop Tops Ladies League In Bowling Matches

Nelsonville reports Letha Lou Shop increased its first place lead by sweeping B and P W Club in three games. Senior Scouts moved to second with two wins over Brooks Shoes as Mary Jo Wolf led the first match with 209 single and 472 triple, and Mary Jean Howe topped the late match with 410. Barber's Service faces Wolf Bowling tonight at 8.

Nelsonville Letha Lou Shop Brooks Shoes Mary Jo Wolf Mary Jean Howe Barber's Wolf Lethalou Shops Silcott K. Shields L. Haffner K. Carpenter M. J. Wolf

Underground Water Reservoir Surrounds London

Below London lies a natural underground reservoir extending about 30 miles in every direction from the city, forming a vast subsurface water store. The immense aquifer covers roughly equal distances north, south, east, and west of the capital.

London City

Trail Between Fairbanks and Nome Set at 700 Miles

The route covers 700 miles between Fairbanks and Nome Alaska. It takes 30 to 40 days to travel by dog sled depending on conditions and terrain.

Fairbanks Nome Alaska

Election of Church School Officials at Bible School

Nelsonville reports newly elected officers for the Bible School of the Church of Christ with duties effective October 1. George Barrows named Superintendent. Calvin Lancaster as assistant. L. A. Davis treasurer. Thelma Starkey secretary. librarians Mary Jack Miner and Jean Matheny. various department heads and assistants listed with names including Mrs. William Bland, Mrs. Velma Pritchard, Anna Mae Allen, Ruth Butt, and Catherine Courtney among others.

Nelsonville Bible School The Church of Christ George Barrows Calvin Lancaster L. A. Davis Thelma Starkey Mary Jack Miner Jean Matheny William Bland White Velma Pritchard John Reed Charles McManaway Frances Bennett Young People Anna Mae Allen Verna Hand Marie Davis Leora Allen Roy Morris L. E. Evans Janet Cope Pri

Bulls eclipse Cardinals in Kenosha showdown

Kenosha Bulls of the American Football League built a 34 7 victory over the independent Kenosha Cardinals. Passes accounted for three of five Bulls TDs while the other two came on long runs.

Kenosha Wis Columbus Bulls American Football League Kenosha Cardinals

Four charged with operating game of chance fined in Nelsonville

Oscar 01, four defendants pleaded guilty to operating a game of chance. Mayor C G Dew fined them $50 and costs on Tuesday.

Nelsonville Oscar C. G. Dew

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