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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1940
Page
2
George Conrad Elkins aged two died last evening at Children s Hospital in Columbus. Body brought to Stout s for funeral arrangements. Family home listed as Buchtel Ohio.
Nelsonville braces for Oct 26 dedication of the Hocking Canal Highway. Six bands and drum corps plus speakers from the State Highway Department and Works Progress Administration will join a 2:30 parade. Shafer named general chairman of the dedication committee with numerous city and civic groups represented.
The Buchtel Republicans invite residents to a Friday October 18 meeting at 7 30 p m in the Buchtel High School gym with a state speaker. Lunch will be served and a band concert followed by a torch light parade.
A canal and street opening will feature a festive unveiling and two orchestras for old-time and modern music. Streets will be decorated, the canal area lit in gala attire, and committees led by C. D. Shafer, Glen Thomas, Victor Oakley, and others will oversee programs, finance, speakers, parade, and decorations.
Nelsonville School notes announce Freida White as captain of the senior cheerleaders along with lineup: Jeannette Reeves Marjorie Blair Martha Cooley Marcia McKiddie Jean Hawkins and Pauline Johnson. Juniors listed include Jill Warren Doris Warren Elviria Thompson Sally Jackson Meriam Betts and Patty Kontener.
It is said that more than 200 wrecks lie in the shallow waters of Diamond Shoals, extending about 10 miles out from Cape Hatteras, North Carolina.
A note on a pine needle vinegar gargle for teeth echoing folk remedy origins. It also marks Daniel Defoe as an early realist writer after Robinson Crusoe’s 1719 publication.
A classified note advertises Madam See who answers questions on success love marriage and divorce in a roadside trailer location four miles west of Nelsonville between The Diamond and Haydenville.
Nelsonville Greyhounds prepare for Friday night’s S E O matchup with Middleport Jackets aiming to end a losing streak. Reichman and Martin suffered Jackson injuries, doubtful to start. band will travel with the team.
NELSONVILLE The Central P T A will meet Friday at 3 p m in the Central Building. The Cub Pack sponsored by the association will present a short program. Mrs Glen Thomas president attended the state convention in Cincinnati and will report. Final plans for the Fall Frolic will be set and good attendance is requested.
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