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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1940

Page

3

Athletic Awards Announced At Nelsonville Rally

Nelsonville high school held its annual football rally in the auditorium with Miss Helen Shaw supervising. Charles Long founded the call to colors. Jimmy Knight and Carl Bruce carried flags. Harold LeFavor led the pledge and school song as Tom Rosser directed ceremonies.

Nelsonville Helen Shaw Charles Long Jimmy Knight Carl Bruce Harold LeFavor America Charlene Blimes Tom Rosser C. L. Matheny Max Linton Ruth Galvin Mary V. Thomas Frances Reeves Elizabeth Shafer Helen Jackson Abraham Carl Campbell Harry Kelly Bob Ohlinger Edward Murphy Campbell Bennett Company Miss Shaw

Radio Highlights Map of Networks and Schedules

A radio timetable lists key stations under Red Blue Columbia Mutual networks and daily programs from 5:05 p.m. to midnight. Entries include Lowell Thomas Fred Waring Amos n Andy Jim McWilliams Good News and varied orchestras and serials with network letters indicating network affiliations.

RED Blue Columbia Mutual KDKA WEAF WABC WLW WMAQ WIR WGN Wsb Way WCAU WOR Wsm WHAS Wiz WTAM Columbia M—Mutual Edwin C. Fill Lowell Thomas Horace Heldt Aldrich Major Glenn Miller Eddie Duchin Peter Grant Sonny James Edwin C. Hill Fred Waring Don Winslow al Pearce Frank Black Johnny Robert Ripley Lanny Ross Herteck Orch Sessecsesseess Busse Orch

Rub My Tism Liniment Ad Promotes Cold Remedies

A compact vintage ad promotes a liniment named Rub My Tism for cold relief. The copy mentions liquid tablets, salve, nose drops, cough drops, and a general endorsement of the product as a wonderful remedy.

PTA Apple Sale Under Way in Nelsonville

The Central PTA apple committee reports brisk sales and a second shipment has arrived. Grimes Golden Delicious and Jonathan apples are offered in two grades at low prices before growers sell bulk crops or store them. Contact any Central School pupil or PTA member to buy.

Nelsonville PTA Grimes Delicious Jonathan

Davey Speaks At Rally In Athens High

Davey denounces Governor Bricker in an Athens rally, attacking highway policy and school funding. He promises $40 monthly old age pensions, restitution of school funds, repeal of the sales tax with a fair substitute, and support for the entire Democratic ticket led by Roosevelt.

Davey Athens Lake Erie Bricker Highway Department Cement Trust Ohio School Foundation General Revenue Ohio Roosevelt

Nelsonville Hounds Ready for SEOL Opener at Pomeroy

Nelsonville enters SEOL play with seven weeks of training and two wins. Coach George Abraham calls the squad the heaviest in five years as they travel to face Pomeroy Friday night at 8. Pomeroy, led by George Blackburn, showcased Hamm, Williams brothers, Hartenbach, and Brickles in a strong opener. Local lighting dedication moves midgame, with Nelsonville and Pomeroy bands performing at halftime.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Greyhounds Pomeroy George Abraham Abraham Campbell Panthers George Blackburn Hamm Williams Brothers Hartenbach Brickles Ohio University Nelsonville High Pomeroy High

Pickering Funeral at Bartlett Sunday

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary E. Pickering widow of T. J. Pickering formerly of Broadwell now of Pomona California will be held at M E Church Bartlett Sunday Sept 29 at 2 pm Rev Allen will officiate.

Bartlett Mary E. Pickering T. J. Pickering Broadwell Pomona Calif M. E. Church Allen

Athens WCTU convention brings clergy and families together

Rev. and Mrs. W. M. George and daughter Alice, Rev. C. A. Freer, Mrs. Laura Spencer, Mrs. Fay Williams, Mrs. Faye Howard and Mrs. Sam Starkey attended sessions of the Athens County WCTU convention in Athens yesterday.

W. M. George Alice C. A. Freer Laura Spencer Fay Williams Faye Howard Sam Starkey Athens Athens County W.C.T.U

One Shot Too Many At Football Game

Lorraine Kimble Greyhound senior manager and official time keeper fired the pistol to signal period ends during a Greyhound game. In the second quarter the pistol discharged accidentally during an Alumni touchdown parade delaying the play before the crowd.

Nelsonville Lorraine Kimble Greyhound Kimble

James Spencer Dies At Murray City

Nelsonville James William Spencer aged 74 died last night at his Murray City home. Survived by his wife five children and sixteen grandchildren. Five brothers and two sisters also listed as survivors. Two sons and one daughter are noted as deceased.

Nelsonville James William Spencer Murray City Emma Steele Marion Catherine Currens Barberton Della Saunders Mary Spencer Logan, Harvey

Man pleads guilty to intoxication in Glouster court

Dale Mac Daniel of Glouster pleaded guilty on arraignment in Mayor C. G. Dew's court Tuesday to intoxication. He was fined $5 plus costs. The article notes ancient China valued iron highly, sold with silks and furs.

Nelsonville Dale Mac Daniel Glouster C. G. Dew

Backache Relief Tied to Kidney Health

The ad links nagging backaches to tired kidneys and suggests Doan's Pills as a decades long remedy. It explains kidneys expel acids and wastes and notes symptoms like energy loss, swelling, headaches, and bladder discomfort.

Nature Dean Doan

How To Hold FALSE TEETH More Firmly In Place

Simple remedy promises firmer dentures by sprinkling FASTEETH powder on plates. The alkaline non acidic formula allegedly provides a comfortable hold without taste or souring and claims to curb denture odor. Available at drug stores.

Grangers Plan Guest Night at Oak Grove Grange Hall

Nelsonville York Grange invites the public to an open house Friday at 8 p.m. at Grange Hall Oak Grove. A flower show will award prizes for the best arrangement.

Nelsonville York Grange Grange Oak Grove

Pythian Sisters Host Open House in Nelsonville

The Pythian Sisters invite guests to an open house at the K of P Hall in Nelsonville starting at 7 30 tonight. Members may bring guests and promote games and contests while bringing sandwiches for the gathering.

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall

Vendol Relief Prompts Mansfield Mother’s Praise

Mrs. Henry Schwartz of Mansfield Ohio reports Vendol relieved her chronic stomach distress constipation and acid indigestion. She states the medicine eased gas pains headaches and nausea and improved her energy after other treatments failed. Vendol is sold by local druggists including Athens Pharmacy and Hickman’s Drug Store.

Mansfield Ohio Henry Schwartz Athens Pharmacy N. Court St Nelsonville Hickman’s

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