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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1921

Page

3

Chamber of Commerce Plans City Improvements Next Year

Neoshoville News reports a Chamber meeting urging unity among groups and pledging to lead in city improvements. A Clean-up committee led by W H Parks formed to assist in a reg Clean up day. The improvement committee noted three ten inch wells yielding clear water with two likely to meet future city needs. C L Johnson praised the chamber's service and cooperation.

Chamber C. L. Johnson Chamber of Commerce

Hyperion Club Delegates Attend Federation Meeting

Delegates from the Hyperion Club Miss Bertha Nixon Mrs Martin Ohlinger and Mrs Harry Jackson join Mrs L J Eberle Mrs L A Whitmore and Mrs Chas Vorkes with others as visitors from the Hyperion Club at the federation session.

W. F Bertha Nixon Martin Ohlinger Harry Jackson Hyperion Club L. J. Eberle L. A. Whitmore Chas. Vorkes E. R. Lama J. M. Hyde Frances Socie N. Hill R. H. Jackson BE. C. Cooley T. BE. Wells C. H. Bartlett Fed

Women Club Delegates Attend Logan Conference

Members of the South East District of Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs gathered in Logan April 7 and 8. The event featured welcomes, speeches by state leaders, a twilight musicale, a three course dinner, a reception at H. B. White’s home, a playette “Profit Tears,” and reports on scholarships and civic bills.

South East Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs Logan Logan Club Nellie S. Allen Clarence Roach Athens W. H. Sharp Cline State Federation John McKee Edward Cooley Nelsonville Methodist Church H. B. White W. Hunter Street Logan Pottery

Cornwell & Company Sold to Local Manager Joseph Vance

The jewelry store on Columbus street changes hands to Joseph W. Vance, the former local manager for 18 months. Optometrist B M Covert ends his Nelsonville trips and ceases practice in Athens due to heavy workload.

Cornwell & Company Columbus Street Joseph W. Vance B. M. Covert Nelsonville Cornwell Athens

Nelsonville Chautauqua Dates Set for July 8 to 12

Officials announce a five day Nelsonville Chautauqua assembly this summer likely running July 8 through 12. The program promises many lecture stars and top entertainers in the business.

Chautauqua Nelsonville Chautauqua

Fort Street Cemetery Fund Donations Reported

Donations totaled toward the Fort Street cemetery fence fund with gifts from John Wood, Mrs Geor Shingler Buechtel, and Mrs George McCore Logan Iowa, plus five days of labor donated by Dan Bateman. The committee explains why bodies cannot be moved and outlines plans to restore and maintain the cemetery with a caretaker.

Fort Street John Wood Geor Shingler Buechtel George McCore Logan Iowa Aia Dan Bateman

Columbus Woman Visit Highlighted by Mrs Jeckson Host

Mrs W H Sharp of Columbus visits Mrs R H Jeckson as guest in a social note.

W. H. Sharp of Columbus R. H. Jeckson

Nelsonville and Logan High Debate on Immigration Policy

Nelsonville high school hosts Logan high school Friday night April 15 for a debate on a five year European immigration restriction. Both teams prepared for two months and promise a lively discussion with Nelsonville’s affirmative staying home and the negative traveling abroad.

Nelsonville High School Logan High School Nelsonville Scarlet and Gray Athens Daily Messenger E. R. Lama Detroit

Troop Two Faces Lowdon Five in Nelsonville Showdown

Nelsonville Troop Two, undefeated this season, hosts Columbus Lowdon Five at 7 30 Saturday. Large crowd needed to cover high expenses, with tickets available at A P Scotts novelty store or from team members.

Troop Two Nelsonville Lowdon Five Columbus A. P. Scott’s

Troop Two Meeting Set At Y M C A Friday Evening

Scouts of Troop Two urged to attend the Y M C A gathering Friday at 7 o clock to discuss important business as announced by A P Scott.

A. P. Scott

Guild Entertained by Episcopal Ladies at Mrs Wilds Home

The Episcopal guild ladies gathered at Mrs J Wilds home for a social meeting. Attendees shared tea and conversation while planning future charitable activities.

Episcopal Guild

Funeral Service for Mr Sam N Poston Held on Franklin Street

A large crowd gathered Thursday afternoon at the old Poston home on Franklin Street for the funeral of Sam N Poston a long time respected resident and charter member of the local Presbyterian church Rev Leon Arpee led the service and he was buried at Greenlawn among many floral tributes showing high regard from friends and family

Sam N. Poston Greenlawn

Nelsonville Reopens Cattle Pound Under Safety Director

Classified notice states since Harry Kelly became safety director the cattle pound is re established. Residents troubled by roaming cattle should call the office or Kelly to have cattle confined. Cattle owners must better supervise stock to avoid pound fees.

Nelsonville Harry Kelly Mr. Kelly Pound Board

Improve Your Looks With Eutro-Phosphate Plan

A claim that phosphates can clear complexion brighten eyes and soften skin is promoted by McKee Drug Co. The brochure asserts thin nervous people grow strong using Eutro-Phosphate and guarantees results.

McKee Drug Co

Lost gold watch search notice at Cunningham's Restaurant

Bartlett classified item alerts a missing gent's gold hunting case watch with 15 jewel Higgin movement. Liberal reward offered for return. Finder urged to notify S A Cunningham at Cunningham's Restaurant.

S. A. Cunningham Cunningham's

Civil War Veteran Daniel Hook Dies at 73 in Hollister

Daniel Hook, 73, died at his Hollister home yesterday morning from heart trouble after a period of poor health. He is survived by his widow and several children. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Hollister Church of Christ, conducted by Harry M. Wilson. Interment will follow in Hollister Cemetery.

Daniel Hook Hook Hollister Harry M. Wilson Church of Christ

Whitlatch and Palmer Wed at Church of Christ Parsonage

Thomas Whitlatch of Jacksonville and Miss Glenna Palmer daughter of Mr and Mrs C B Palmer were married Wednesday afternoon at the Church of Christ parsonage with Harry M Wilson officiating. Both young people are well known and many friends extend best wishes for their future.

Thomas Whitlatch Jacksonville Glenna Palmer C. B. Palmer Church of Christ Parsonage Harry M. Wilson

Aged Father of Marshal Houenstine Dies at Home

The aged father of Marshal Houenstine of Jacksonville died at his home shortly after 7 PM yesterday. He was about 75, had been in poor health months. He leaves a widow and several children. Funeral services will be at the U B Church in Jacksonville Sunday at 1:30 PM with burial in Russell Cemetery.

Marshal Houenstine Jacksonville Houenstine U. B Russell Cemetery

Illness and Death Follow Jacksonville Births

Mrs James Talbert of Jacksonville reports the birth of a daughter Tuesday evening but both mother and infant Pauline Fern are very seriously ill. The child passed away Wednesday afternoon and the community extends sympathy to the parents.

James Talbert Alph Smith Jacksonville Pauline Fern

Bids Expected For Summer Street Paying Contract

Indications show several bids for street paying with bids opened tomorrow and a possible special council meeting Monday evening to award the contract. The city notes prior fall bids drew no interest. Local residents and visitors travel to Athens for family visits and college events as miners are urged to attend a special Church of Christ service tonight featuring a sermon and baptism.

T. L. Wyatt Athens D. L. Moody John Walsh Columbus C. A. Young James Dyar D. P. Reese Clarence Church of Christ and the Evangelist

Howard Beattie Burned In Gasoline Tank Blast

Howard Beattie, 14, was severely burned when he touched a match to a drum of gasoline to see what would happen. J. C. Hissman, an oil company employee, dragged him to safety as the tank exploded in Sistersville West Virginia on April 8.

Sistersville W. Va Howard Beattie J. C. Hissman

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sonville S. S. Franks Chuck Poplar St Dingtoa George Kouri Fulton Street Basson Brunswick Phonograph Brunswick Records Brunswick Phonographs Hickman’s Pharmacy St. Johns Street Mesdames H. Rodda J. Warrington F. Johnson C. Shockley J. Evans Wm. Barber G. Hall J. Hall J. Barber J. McKee T. Evans F. Wilds T. Gibson Byran Guild G. Evans Frank Bartlett Glouster Howard Duick Buick Nelsonville Buick Co United States Bates Zephyrs Nelsonville Dry Goods Co
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