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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1942

Page

7

Funeral for 19 day old Donald Eugene Lent

Funeral services were held this afternoon at the family home on Canal Street for Donald Eugene Lent 19 days old son of Mr and Mrs Donald Lent. Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery. He is survived by his parents three brothers Marion Albert and Paul and two sisters Nancy and Flora Belle.

Nelsonville W. M. George Canal St Donald Eugene Donald Lent Greenlawn Marion Albert Paul Nancy Flora Belle

Parke-Davis Upjohns Whites Miles One a Day Vitamin Line

A local retailer promotes Parke-Davis Upjohns Whites Miles One a Day and other vitamin products as a primary source for daily nutritional supplements, positioning the store as a vitamin headquarters for customers.

Parke-Davis Miles

Nelsonville pep rally before Logan game Thursday

Nelsonville High School students plan a 7:30 pm pep rally on the Public Square Thursday weather permitting. The event precedes the Logan clash at Logan field Friday where the Nelsonville Greyhounds meet the Chieftains with a bonfire music and cheers led by the pep band and cheerleaders.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Public Square Logan Field Nelsonville Greyhounds Chieftains

Nelsonville Circle No 10 Social Notes

Circle No 10 of the Methodist Church group met at Mrs Thomas Bush home on Poplar Street. Rose Cook led business, Susie Wallace led devotions, readings from Wings over Jordan were shared, and plans for future meetings were noted. The Cosmopolitan Club hosts grace and Mildred Roberts entertain Friday night at 7 30 at The Little House.

Nelsonville Woman's Society of Christian Service The Methodist Church Thos. Bush Poplar St Rose Cook Susie Wallace Frank O'Mara Lulu Williams Thomas Spencer Jordan William McDermott Jesus Russell Huffman Cook Cosmopolitan Club Little House Misses Grace Mildred Roberts

Murray PTA Masquerade at High School Monday

Murray City PTA will sponsor a masquerade party at Murray High School Monday night at 7 30. The public is invited and lunch will be served. An unrelated science note cites atmospheric reach estimated at least 625 miles.

Murray City PTA

Nelsonville Woman To Observe 82nd Birthday Friday

Mrs. Walter Hitchings of 812 High Street Nelsonville will observe her 82nd birthday on Friday October 23. She remains active and enjoys rug making and radio listening. Her son Fred serves in the U S Army. a brother William Standall and sister Mrs Lizzie Sayers also reside in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Walter Hitchings High St Fred U. S. Army William Standall Lizzie Sayers

Figgins Rites Held Saturday

Maude Figgins widow of Charles Figgins was laid to rest Saturday at the Church of Christ with Rev. L E Evans officiating. Three hymns were sung and organ music provided by Miss Sigrid Love. Burial followed at Green Lawn Cemetery among out of town relatives and friends from Wellston Logan Chauncey Athens Deanville Kentucky Dayton and other places.

Nelsonville Maude Figgins Charles Figgins Church of Christ L. E. Evans Evans Sigrid Love Greenlawn Cemetery Edward Figgins Rollie Figgins Donald Figgins Joe Figgins Charles Pendergrass Fern Barber Otto Bess Jesse Davis Otis Powers Paul Figgins Pearl Wareheime Thrall Helen Smith Wellston Geneva Lamb Westerville Minnie Gee New York City Maude Jones Clara Robinson Logan Roy Pendergrass Chauncey Monroe Johnson Athens Stephen’ Barber Belle Clary Jane Collins Carbonhill Silas Lanning Deanville Charles Clary Lena Bailey Florence Clary Ralph Darling

Iquitos Port Traces Atlantic Connection in Peru

The distant Peruvian port of Iquitos on the Amazon is described as an Atlantic seaport though it lies over 2000 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and under 600 miles from the Pacific, highlighting its unusual geographic classification.

Iquitos Peru Amazon River

Boy Scouts Party Slated for October 28 in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Troop 64 plans a Halloween party on Wednesday evening October 28. Scouts must bring a girlfriend for admission and 15 pounds of scrap metal for the Monday 7 30 meeting. Patrols Mohawk Flying Eagle and Wolf expand under new members.

Nelsonville Boy Scouts Troop 64 Flying Eagle Flying Eagle Patrol

Local residents urged to attend Eagle Hall meetings

Older residents are asked to attend meetings held in the room below the Eagle's Hall, inviting community input on local concerns and upcoming agendas.

Eagle's Hall

Nelsonville Legion Auxiliary Hold Joint Installation

The American Legion and Auxiliary held a joint officer installation in Glouster Tuesday evening. Officers installed included Kate Petit president Alberta Barrows first vice president Margaret McKee second vice president Lessie Harnas secretary Grace Lax treasurer Dora Bussey chaplain Bess Mulligan sergeant at arms with Edith Stiers present. Distinguished guests from Columbus included Mrs. Ross Williams district president Ross Williams deputy commander and Orland Schmidt speaker. An interesting program followed with refreshments served.

Nelsonville American Legion and Auxiliary Glouster Kate Petiit Alberta Barrows V. Pres Margaret McKee Lessie Hannas Grace Lax Dora Bussey Bess Mulligan Edith Stiers Ed_ Carter Pearl Wend Clarence Badnelle Thomas Lax Fred Mulligan Ross Williams Eighth District Orland Schmidt Columbus

Birth of Sue Ann Buck at Holzer Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Buck announce the birth of a seven and one-half pound daughter named Sue Ann at Holzer Hospital on Wednesday evening. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Early Roush and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Buck. Maternal great grandparents listed from East Letart and Columbus.

Apple Grove Roy Buck Sue Ann Holzer Hospital Early Roush Frank Buck Antiquity Orville Shields Gideon Roush East Letart Stobart Columbus Russell Lee Westchester Charles Sharp Huntington Sharp Francis Worthington Lock No Portland Elizabeth Taylor

FASTEETH Keeps False Teeth Firm And Fresh

An alkaline powder for plates promises firmer, more comfortable denture wear with no gummy taste and no souring. It claims to reduce plate odor and improves confidence when eating, laughing, or talking. Available at drug stores.

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