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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1948
Page
4
A 1930s style crossword fragment references Sir Alexander Fleming and penicillin amid other clues. The page mixes scientific achievement with cryptic entries, including a defiant nod to medical discovery and a broad set of seemingly unrelated vocabulary and puzzle hints.
Public auction will be held at the east door of the Athens County Courthouse in Athena on the first Monday of October at 1 30 PM. Lot 887 in Hudson Addition to Athena is listed with a minimum bid of 66 two thirds of 100 dollars and requires cash on sale day. Sheriff George Bateman of Athens County signs the notice.
Try a woolen striped fabric dress in shirtwaist style pattern No 8313 sized 14 to 46. Size 16 uses 4% yards of 39 inch fabric. Send 25 cents and details to Sue Burnett The Athens Messenger New York for pattern 8313 and the Fall Winter Fashion book with a free doll pattern.
Instructions for embroidering decorative motifs on towels scarves pillows and bibs using satin outline lazy daisy running and cross stitches Two complete sets of pillow cases are shown Produce hot iron transfers for 10 basket motifs color chart and stitch illustrations by sending 15 cents and 1 cent postage to Anne Cabot The Athens Messenger New York pattern number 6132 Also notes a car stopping distance of 169 feet on glare ice.
The October six horoscope advises heightened caution in business and personal matters amid fraud and entanglements with authorities. It suggests postponing major decisions and following honesty and high principle. Those born on this day are warned of a year marked by subtleties and schemes.
Newark’s resurgent squad uses 31 players in a 45 over marietta contest while details of multiple games including Columbus Academy and Liberty Union surface. Notable highlights include San s Golden Gates routing a Big Ten opponent 19 to 0 and Joe Muck throwing nine touchdown passes in a big win.
Cleveland erupted after the Indians clinched the World Series. Fans roamed streets and bars singing while sound trucks blasted records. A police count noted a calm though some drunks rambled as workers tossed papers from windows. Local officials and residents celebrated into the night with a city in festive uproar.
Glouster chapter will hold its annual business and social gathering at Mrs. Mary Roberts on Broad Street October 14 starting at 10 30 a m. A business meeting potluck lunch and afternoon program are planned with former members invited.
Glouster residents report a flurry of weekend visits. Mrs. Homer Vore of Palos and Mrs. Jessie Deccar of Glouster visited Mrs. Vore’s sister Mrs. Mary Moore in Vincennes Indiana and also traveled to Illinois. William H. Vore Jr. spent the weekend with his parents before returning to Chanute Field Illinois.
The Women's Society for Christian Service of the Glouster Methodist Church will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the church auditorium. Members are asked to bring packages for teenage children overseas.
Frost failed to appear as forecast in the community Sunday night. Early Monday, thermometers read 48 degrees and a cold rain fell as the day continued with the temperature around 50 degrees for most of the afternoon.
Advertisement calling men to mail six old neckties for six cleaned pressed replacements. Pay one dollar plus postage on receipt. Strong sales pitch highlights value of six reconditioned ties at the price of a cheap one.
Members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the UMW of A planning to attend the Lancaster Fair on Oct 14 will meet at Glouster bus station at 8 30 a.m. The Garden Club meets Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs Gertrude Jew ell's home with Mrs Branson Chambers co host.
Last night's Lebanon Raceway program was rained out and will be run tonight. The feature event is the Wilmington pace stake.
Mrs Bessie Vess aged 67 died at her home in Derthick at 6 p m Sunday from a heart attack. Born in Buchtel she was daughter of James and Sarah Brown and lived 27 years in this community. She leaves son Edward Glouster Route 2 daughter Dorothy Skinner five siblings and her husband William Vess who died last January. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p m at John S Blower funeral home with Rev Harvey Smith. Burial in Glouster cemetery. Friends may call at the Blower home.
The Auxiliary of the American Legion will meet in Legion Hall Thursday at 7 30 p m Officers will be installed with district president Mrs C J Aile stock of Athens as installing officer Following the installation ceremonies a program will be given and refreshments served
Trimble Grange will meet Saturday at 8 p.m. Degree work will be conferred, after which potluck supper will be served.
An old advertisement promotes Rex Hunters Dog Powders for severe itching, raw skin, and constant scratching in dogs. It claims rapid improvement and urges asking for Rex Hunters Dog Powders at drug stores, pet shops, or similar outlets with prices listed. It mentions worm symptoms and worm capsules as a remedy.
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