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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1927

Page

5

Nelsonville Sorrow as Nelle Dewhurst Dies in Columbus

Nelle Dewhurst 41 of Pomeroy, wife of Cliffard Dewhurst, died Friday at St Francis hospital Columbus after an epakstal procedure. Her body was brought to Nelsonville and taken to Thomas Riley’s home for visitation before Monday’s funeral at 2 pm Christian Church. Burial will be at Greenlawn. She leaves a husband four children Charles Nellie Richard and Grace four sisters three brothers and her father. The family formerly lived in Nelsonville now resided in Pomeroy.

Nelle Dewhurst Pomeroy Cliffad Dew Thurst St Francis Hospital Columbus Nelsonville Thomas Riley

Nelsonville approves bonds for safety department upgrades

The Nelsonville safety department bond issue has been approved by attorneys for the bonding house. City auditor Sidney Cook says the bonds will be printed soon and advertisements for bids on new equipment will follow.

Nelsonville Nelsons Fle Sidney Cook Safety Department

Founders Day Observed By Phi Sig In Welpons

Founders Day activities for the Phi Sigma fraternity were observed Sunday night in Welpons. Representatives from Athens Lancaster Logan and Chalitcotne attended a dinner then the program. Willard Feige led the program with Alpha Chi members and Alpha Alpha Beta chapters contributing history and activities.

Nelsons Welpons Athens Lancaster Logan Chalicotne Goelok Trn Chiptois Jack Lasbould

Library seeks magazines for reference room binding

The Newville public library requests magazines for binding in the reference room. Monthly issues from titles such as National Geographic, Popular Mechanics, Time, Life, Woman’s Home Companion, and others should be donated and bound in sequence.

Garbage Disposal Complaints Land Basis for Action

After a costly report, improper waste disposal by local stores and firms is deemed a nuisance. The health board warns immediate action is needed or those responsible will be prosecuted.

NTT Sons Elit Exty Board of Hew Howd Ibs

Local Lodge Event Promises Evening at Musome Temple

April 2 program at the Misunts degree includes nesting of Philodosian todre at the Musome temple Mondavi evening following the lodge session. Members and guests are to attend the ceremony.

LOPGI Philodosian Todre Musome Temple Mondavi Wamoker Hed

Births Lead Boys in Nelsonville March Totals

Nelsonville health officials report 15 births in March with girls 2 to 1 over boys. Names listed include Albert Leonard and Blanche, James and Mary, Walter and Lether, and Joe and Blanche among families in Selsontia and York township.

Nelsonville Apri Selsontia York Township Tre Wo Ho Ustle Cits Tun Albert Clarence Doris Jack Joe Blanche Stanit James Sylvia Nelson Thomas Carne V Pichitt Chiles Annaules Walliams Jonnie Oahles Chrence Tara Wood Woalltiams Marilh McGuire Richard Lelia West

Former High School Student Commended at Columbus High

NNSON AIT TT April 2. Mise Margnet Yorkes Columbus for meth of Nelvamale was one of thirty students of the North high school senior class to receive special commendation for having gatinguulm doadage percentage oan atades during the four year high school. Miss Voorhes took three years of her high school work in Nelsonville and will graduate in June at the Columbus school. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Yohes who moved to Columbus Jose summer.

Nnson Ait Mise Margnet Yorkes Columbus Nelvamale North High School Oanatades

Konance Pleads Not Guilty in NellsonVille Assault Case

Aus tin Konance pleaded not guilty to an assault and battery charge filed by John Wright. A hearing is scheduled for April 5 following an arraignment held last night before M ase L Jo Lier. The case stems from a Monday fight involving Mrisht, his son, and Kontner.

Nellson Ville Austin Konance John Wright Maser L Jo Lier Mrisht Kontner

School Health and Activity Report Highlights Attendance

Inspected activities for Murch school children include 515 school nursing visits and 38 office contacts. Reports note 12 visits to tuberculosis patients and 105 offers of vial 9. Visits to physicians total 3 and to dentists 4. Children taken to physicians and dentists number 2 with one child hospitalized. Five cases reported to other agencies. Miss Walther attended the district PTA meeting in Gallipolis.

Nurse Reports Inspection Of 215 School Children

Miss Pinck Wilker public health official in Nisonville submits a March report detailing an inspection of 215 school children. The document notes health findings and proposed actions for the district.

Mes Eihel Walker Niisonvilep Miss Pinck Wilker Public Health Agree

Public School Track Meets Set For April Week

The two annual public school track meets for fifth and sixth grades are scheduled for the second week in April. Ten pass winners from each room will form teams. no finals, highest room average wins. Tryouts occur this week, with final announcements next Sunday. The week also features an orchestra program at 2:30.

Dilcher Iroom Ach

Social notes and birthday party stories from Nelsonville

Social notes from Nelsonville detail bridge party hosted by Mrs Wallace Gem with out of town guests, a ninth birthday party for Jeanette Cranmer with pink and white decor, and various personal mentions. Out of town visitors include Mrs Harry McGovern and Mrs James Graham among others. many will end their visits end of week.

Ed Cranmer Jeanette James Graham Lioyd Haishman Aleanore Athens

Church Group to Meet in Presbyterian Parlor

Mrs B M Coakley and Mrs C J Bartels host Circle of Ruth members Monday evening in the Presbyterian church parlors. A 6 o'clock dinner will open the meeting. Mrs C H Finsterwald entertained at her home with a two course luncheon for guests including Mrs Martin Murphy and Mrs Ralph Howe.

Frank Uonara Mildred Sines Mary Sines Methodist Sunday School O'Mara Scome Josephine Lowden Josephine Kelly Frances Nelson Gladys Bayles Irma Wilson Josejean Kells Martin Murphy Glouster Bernice Bennett B. M Coakley C J Bartels Fred Johnson Circle of Ruth Presbyterian Church Meetiog C. H Finsterwald Martin Murphy Glouster

Past Noble Grand meet social and luncheon held at Mrs Ruston's

The Past Noble Grand society gathered at Mrs Joseph Ruston's home on a Thursday in March with fourteen members and nineteen visitors. After a business session, a social hour and a two course luncheon followed, serving a list of attendees including Mrs Eten Ervin and several other named women. West PTA meeting also noted in brief.

Noble Grand Society Joseph Ruston

School concert features student musicians and planned operetta

Liridis afternoon at the West aqhaot drew a good crowd. In the absence of the president the vice president Mia Stanley Mecham presided. Glen Allen gave a string solo Hobby Lancaster performed piano Elizabeth Mon violin solo and Louise Bowery played cello. Henry Lancaster outlined summer plans and a student operetta titled A Summer Night's Dream was scheduled for May 6 at the gene for high school auditorium.

Henry Lancaster Ffor

Standard Bearers Meet At Miss Walker Home

The regular meeting of the Standard Bearers will be held Wednesday evening at the home of Miss Ethel Walker in Mason City.

Ethel Walker Mason City

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