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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1940

Page

3

Bricker Leaders Promise No New Taxes And Clean Government

Governor Bricker at the Ohio GOP convention touts a no new taxes pledge and claims a clean government record, contrasting his term with Martin L. Davey’s. He pledges possible tax cuts if business improves and credits reducing rackets and misconduct. An Englishwoman, Louise M. Crawford, noted for Kathleen Mavourneen, is mentioned.

John W. Bricker Martin L. Davey Ohio Bricker Davey

Doan's Pills Promised Relief for Backache

Many suffer backache and fatigue from tired kidneys. The ad claims kidneys remove acids and waste, causing pains, swelling, and dizziness. It urges asking for Doan's Pills, says millions used them for over 40 years to flush out waste from the blood.

Dean Doan

Vendol Relief Claim Prompts Mansfield Man's Soda Fate

Mansfield Ohio resident Mr Rowley C Long credits Vendol with easing constipation and acid reflux after weeks of use. He says the remedy neutralized excess stomach acids and improved sleep, with local druggists Athens Pharmacy and Hickman’s Drug Store endorsing Vendol.

Mansfield Ohio Vendor Athens Pharmacy N. Court Street Nelsonville Hickman’s Drug Store

Legion Post elects Skivers to lead for coming year

Nelsonville Frank Skivers was elected head of Glenford Dugan Post No 229 American Legion for the new year. He previously served as vice commander and his promotion follows a year of active work. Also chosen were Frank Keys as vice commander Robert Kinney as adjutant treasurer and Thomas O Lax on the three year trustee board. The post reported it balanced its books and paid off an 18 year debt by burning the mortgage at a March 7 dinner. The 1939 40 year saw a busy schedule including Armis tice Memorial Day events and Buckeye Boys State representation. Plans for an active year include a membership drive after next Wednesday’s installation.

Nelsonville Frank Skivers Glenford Dugan American Legion Skivers Legion Frank Keys Robert Kinney Thomas O. Lax Glenn Allen Post Buckeye Boys State State Legion Convention

Taylor Ridge Social And Personal Notes

Local social notes list visits and relocations among residents. Mrs. Anna Kempton and sons Chester and Paul and Miss Virginia Mullens visited Mr. and Mrs. John Davis. Pete Byceski enlisted in the army and is stationed at Ft. Bragg. Various moves include Fred Kempton to Jacksonville and C. M. Anglin moving to Columbus.

Taylor Ridge John Davis Anna Kempton Chester and Paul Virginia Mullens Circleville Pete Byceski 39Th Infantry Ft. Bragg North Carolina Guy McVay Harrietsville Church of Christ Fred Kempton Jacksonville Straybush Albert Moody James Taylor Kempton Farm C. M. Anglin Clyde Canter Chauncey Columbus Anglin Canter Lillie Murphy Hazel Murphy Glouster Mary Jane Swartz William Davis William Oakley Ruth Nelsonville James Harrison Dave Swartz

Johnson Coined Phrase and Herbert Paraphrase

The entry notes Samuel Johnson is credited by Boswell with coining the line Hell is paved with good intentions while George Herbert is cited as the source for Hell is full of good meanings and good wishes. It frames both attributions as variations of a moral warning.

Johnson Boswell Samuel Johnson Hell George Herbert

Madam See Medium and Adviser Seeks Clients Nearby

Advertisement offers life advice from Madam See Medium and Adviser in a trailer on Rt. 33 four miles west of Nelsonville between The Diamond and Haydenville. It promises guidance on business love marriage and divorce and answers all questions.

Rt. 33 Nelsonville the Diamond Haydenville

East PTA Plans Fall Meeting At East School

Nelsonville East PTA will hold its first fall meeting Friday at 3 PM in East School. First grade and kindergarten mothers urged to attend and join. Plans to move the annual bazaar from December to October will be discussed.

Nelsonville East P.T.A

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlights Fellowship Plans

Seventeen Fidelis Class members plus three guests answered roll call as Mrs. Roy Sayers and Mrs. Eugene Pritchard hosted. A rummage sale was set for Sept 27 and 28 with location to be announced. Also noted were bridge scores, guests at the Sayers home, choir dinner plans, and a Youth Hostels discussion at the Presbyterian Church. VISIT PASTOR Mrs. Kathryn Maxson of Van Wert visited Nelsonville, mother of Rev. D E Maxson. Russell Maxson of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Harry Hise of Fort Wayne are relatives in town.

Nelsonville Fidelis Presbyterian Sunday School Roy Sayers Eugene Pritchard Sayers Haskinson Margaret Turner Goldin Stratton Presbyterian Church Imogene Sayers Kathryn Maxson van Wert D. E. Maxson Russell Maxson Ft. Wayne Ind Harry Hise MT. Union Higgenbothem Roy Jordan Springfield Zella Jordan Howard Stewart Chloe Peck Golden Circle M. A. Epple Janice Franklin Mary Baer Forest Run Sidney Jordan Floyd Clarence Gilbert Michael Bunker Hill John Nicholson Pittsburgh East Canton Columbus Carl Caster Glenn Turner William Wells Bull Run Harley Carr James Clark Harrisonville Charles King Bradbury

Carbon Hill Edges Buchtel In Twilight League Opener

Carbon Hill defeated Buchtel 3 to 2 in the City Twilight League opener at the City Playgrounds. Herrold started for Carbon Hill and was relieved by W Devol after bases loaded trouble. Devol and North drove in runs in the sixth. Finn and Woodson produced Buchtel’s two. Next contest is a Sunday double header.

Nelsonville Carbon Hill Buchtel City Playgrounds Herrold W. Devol P. Devol Stillwell Champ Smith McDaniels Clover Farm Me Phillips Oacencan McDaniel Woodson Chester Ey Erops T. Nenencen Lowry Jacksonville Charles Bobo Jones MecDan Gaston Jel Phillips

Albany Social And Personal News Roundup

Local notices report visitors from Wellston Columbus and Athens. Baptist Ladies Aid planned a September bake sale at Coe Store with Edith Chase leading a program. Council 2 A held a meeting at the Elliott home with refreshments afterwards. Twin boys born to Roy and Cline on September 14 in Albany named Jack Ray and Gene Ray. Several residents and travelers are mentioned including Emma Hawk, Margaret Brooks ill, and various Trainers visiting relatives in St. Louis Decatur and Blue Mound.

Albany D. T. Wills E. H. Wills Marian Wendall Willis D. E. Parry Wellston E. V. Springer FE. M. Daugherty Vera Daugherty Columbus J. E. Humphrey Baptist Ladies Aid Society A. E. Graham Coe Edith Chase Graham Stricklan Fred Elliott Roy Cline Jack Ray Gene Ray Emma Hawk Athens Margaret Brooks Frank Trainer Selah Milligan Arthur and Harley St. Louis Russell Decatur Ill Alva Sam Bullington Blue Mound

Reverend Higgen bothem to lead services Sunday in Mt Union

Personal notices from Mt Union list Rev Higgen bothem filling regular appointments Sunday morning and evening. Families visiters include Roy and Chloe Peck and others with multiple local households sharing Sunday greetings and social calls.

Chester Youth Dies In Wheeling Hospital

Kenneth Griffith nineteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Ed Griffith of Chester died in a Wheeling hospital where he had been confined after diving into shallow water near Wheeling. He leaves his parents two brothers Charles and Gary funeral services will be held in Chester late this week.

Pomeroy Kenneth Griffith Ed Griffith Chester Wheeling Young Griffith Charles Gary

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