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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1940

Page

3

Nelsonville Legion To Sponsor Halloween Parade This Year

Nelsonville American Legion will host a Halloween parade and party for all ages with a new program. Commander Frank Shivers named George Barrows Glenn Allen W L Hutchins and Tom Lax to plan the event and revive older participant involvement. A flag ceremony at Kimberly Mine is also planned and recruitment progress is noted.

Nelsonville American Legion Frank Shivers George Barrows Glenn Allen W. L. Hutchins Tom Lax Kimberly Mine

Sunday School and Services at Independent Holiness Church

Nelsonville church announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m under Supt Mabel Call. Pastor Rev Albert Selbee will preach at 10 30 a m and 7 p m. Prayer meetings are set for Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7 o'clock.

Nelsonville Independent Holiness Church Mabel Call Albert Selbee

Grads Elect Honorary Members For Local Athletics

NELSONVILLE The Varsity N Association announced plans to elect honorary members from townspeople to broaden athletic support. An advisory committee has suggested several names for the first roster, with more to follow. The list includes Roland Pierce Bill Keeton Sr Alonzo Figgins Frank Johnson Cecil Shafer William Howe Bill Gray D M Sheffeld C H Bartlett J H McKiddie Bill Mechem Barney Neiman Elmer Dowler Glen Thomas O P Bingman J D Adamson Miller Wilson Dr Gardner J B Preston Tom Williams Elvin Bean Harry Kelly Sr Stanley Dew Garrett Hoch Wilbur Hutchins Dr C Dew Dr L E Butts Spencer Steenrod Steve Holland C D Shafer Dutch Shafer C L Stout James Cope Charles Thompson George Bateman Stanley Mechem.

Nelsonville N” Association Roland Pierce Bill Keeton, Sr Alonzo Figgins Frank Johnson Cecil Shafer William Howe Bill Gray D. M. Sheffield C. H. Bartlett J. H. McKiddie Bill Mechem Barney Neiman Elmer Dowler Glen Thomas O. P. Bingman J. D. Adamson Miller Wilson Dr. Gardner J. B. Preston Tom Williams Elvin Bean Harry Kelly Stanley Dew Garrett Hoch Wilbur Hutchins C. Dew L. E. Butts Spencer Steenrod Steve Holland C. D. Shafer Dutch” Shafer C. L. Stout James Cope Charles Thompson George Bateman Stanley Mechem

Caste Beliefs Suppress Lower Caste Kitchen Access

A report notes that among religious Hindus the belief persists that a lower caste person entering the kitchen where Brahmans cook is believed to bring death. The piece emphasizes social norms restricting access based on caste hierarchy.

Adele Garrison Marriage Meddlers Wind Up Room Shuffle

Madge Graham Lillian Underwood and Katherine Bickett rearrange rooms at the Graham Sag Harbor farmhouse to accommodate Philip Veritzen during his raid by Jack Leslie's gang. They hurry to prepare Lillians room as Veritzen is expected any minute and to meet him downstairs.

Lillian Alphonse-Gaston Katherine Madge Graham Lillian Underwood Katherine Bickett Madge Graham Sag Harbor Philip Veritzen Jack Leslie Veritzen Meesis Simon Leggee Edith Katherine Gibed Felipe Katie Philip

Sequel hints at tense reunion in listening post

In a quiet moment a pair discuss Phil Veritzen's expected arrival and possible motives tied to a past affair as they wait five minutes for him. One suggests he may seek to avert consequences of past actions while the other worries about prejudging his intent. The mood blends suspicion with wary curiosity.

Phil Philip Veritzen Mary Olivia

Social Briefs from Syracuse Church Meet and Visits

The Woman's Society of Christian Service held a business meeting and installation at the Methodist Church with Miss Marcia Karr and Rev. J. L. Buckley presiding. New officers were installed before the altar as fall flowers and white candles framed the scene. The charter enrollment stood at 30. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Alice Capehart and Mrs. Lara Crooks. Meetings are scheduled for the first Wednesday of each month.

Syracuse Woman's Society of Christian Service Methodist Marcia Karr J. L. Buckley Alice Capehart Lara Crooks John Gilmore Eagles Irving Karr Indian Lake King Avenue Methodist Church Columbus Rory Winebrenner Mart McBride Mis Gertrude McBride E. M. Nye Charleston E. J. Soulsby Gordon, W. Va Vena

Felt That I Must Tell of Great Relief Vendor Gave

Mrs Otto Ford of Columbus Ohio describes relief from inactive kidneys and chronic constipation after taking Vendor. She reports dizziness spots in vision coated tongue bad breath brassy taste and sleeplessness diminishing as Vendol eased symptoms and kidneys improved. Vendor sold by Athens Pharmacy and a Drug Store in Nelsonville.

Otto Ford Columbus Ohio Athens Pharmacy N. Court Street Nelsonville A* Drug Store Adv

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