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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1925

Page

3

Nelsonville Burial and Recovery News Brief

Olock Thursday afternoon and burial will be made in the Catholic cemetery. The requiem mass will be said Next week as no requiem mass is permitted in the Catholic church during Holy Week. Mrs. C Hewitson formerly Elsie Banfield of this city underwent a goiter operation at Grant hospital in Columbus and was able to leave the hospital today for her home at Williamstown. Mrs. J M Reese of this city went to Columbus to accompany Mrs. Hewitson home.

Glouster April C. Hewitson Elsie Banfield Grant Hospital Columbus Williamstown J. M. Reese Hewitson

Nelsonville Rotary Dines Honoring Local Athletes With Coach Olsen

Nelsonville Rotary Club honored Nelsonville High School athletes at a dinner and program at the Presbyterian church. Ohio State coach Harold Olsen spoke on physical education, intramurals, and the university’s four year training program starting 1926, stressing sport as a broader education and sportsmanship.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Presbyterian Church Harold Olsen Ohio State University Olson Ohio State Olsen Robinson Inderrieden Rotarian Carson Horton Charles Weltzheimer Eva Minner

First trip for Hocking Valley agent Fred Hanstein

Fred Hanstein, new traveling passenger agent for the Hocking Valley Railroad, made his initial line trip Monday succeeding William Hartsough as the railroad expands service along the Nelsonville route.

Nelsonville Fred Hanstein William Hartsough Hocking Valley Railroad

Annual Lenten Meeting Held by Wo mans Home Missionary Society

Nelsonville April 8 the annual Lenten meeting of the Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church will be held Good Friday at 2 o clock in the floor s of the church with hostesses Mrs E Morrell Mrs Dave Wallace and Mrs Carl Coakley. Mrs Ed Crouse will be devotional leader and Mrs Frank Allen will have charge of the program.

Nelsonville Womans Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Morrell Dave Wallace Carl Coakley Ed Crouse Frank Allen

Women to Make Poppies in Nelsonville Legion Home

The Woman's Auxiliary will meet at 7 o'clock Thursday evening at the Legion Home in Nelsonville to make poppies for a charity drive.

Nelsonville Woman's Auxiliary Legion Home

Easter Preparatory Service in Nelsonville

The Reverend Evans preaches at 7:30 tonight at the Presbyterian church on Why Seek Ye the Living Among the Dead. Clarence W. Backus is to be installed as elder prior to the service. Dr. H Stover of Walbridge spent the weekend in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Evans Presbyterian Church Clarence W. Backus

Athens Women to Visit Detroit Hosts

Mrs Ti Rosser and Mrs Edward Schloss of Athens plan a trip to Detroit tomorrow as guests of Mr and Mrs William McMahon with Margaret Rosser noted.

Ti Rosser Edward Schloss Athens Detroit William McMahon Margaret Rosser

Nelsonville High Football Opens Prep, Coach Seeks Players

Nelsonville April 8 Coach Stoltz in charge of athletics issued first call for football candidates last week and practice began immediately. Prospects for the fall gridiron season look encouraging with twenty or more candidates at the initial scrimmage Campbell and Smith the only lettermen.

Nelsonville Stoltz Campbell Smith

Team rebuild opens trials as two stars anchor squad

The eleven team tightens around two key players while speed outweighs weight. All positions open with several hopefuls reporting for practice including Ingram Ingram Woodson Ward en Howell West Ray bond McLaughlin McNamee Linscott Norman Hell man Holland Hudson White Ohlinger Thorn Schaal Campbell Smith Voigt Ray. Roy Grace visited Columbus on Tuesday and Raymond Wade of Walbridge stayed with his mother over the weekend.

Smith B. Ingram M. Ingram C. Woodson Eh. Warden W. Howell H. West J. Raybond J. McLaughlin S. McNamee W. Linscott E. Norman H. Hellman Ek. Holland FP. Hudson J. White B. Ohlinger C. Thorn B Schaal Campbell J. Smith L. Voigt D. Ray

Larrson Announces Baby Boy Arrival in Nelsonville

Nelsonville couple Mr and Mrs A J Larrson announce the birth of a son on a Wednesday, expanding the family.

Nelsonville

Easter Services Scheduled at Local Episcopal Church

Nelsonville residents will attend a Good Friday service at the Episcopal church at 7 pm. Holy Communion is planned for Easter morning at 8 am.

Nelsonville Episcopal Church

Trimble Grange Holds Regular Meeting and Initiates New Degree Team

The Trimble Grange held its regular meeting in Glouster on Saturday evening led by R. H. Kasler. A class of candidates received the First degree and in the social hour members enjoyed ice cream and cake. Refreshments were served as the group planned to resume April 11 for further degree work and a Sunday service set a goal of 200 attendees.

Trimble Trimble Grange R. H. Kasler Addie Antle Erma Thomas Wilma Thomas Republic Grange

Mrs. Rufus Bean Heads Home After Jacksonville Visit

Mrs. Rufus Bean of Athens leaves Jacksonville where she stayed ten weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoisington and family, returning home on Tuesday.

Jacksonville Rufus Bean Athens Charles Hoisington

Pre-Easter church attendance boosts at regional campaigns

In Glouster on April 8, Green's Run and Taylor Ridge churches reported strong Sunday services. Both met attendance goals and five individuals responded to the invitation. The campaign continues with the Trimble Church of Christ and a decision service planned for the coming week.

Glouster Green's Run Taylor Ridge Trimble Church of Christ Decision

Jacksonville Matron Club Guests Dinner At Home

Mrs. Mary Watkins hosted the Young Matron's club in Jacksonville with a 10 o'clock picnic supper for guests including Mrs. Anna Mingus Mrs. Dora Kempton Mrs. Lena Geary Mrs. Mary Ginnan Mrs. Addie Kempton Mrs. Ruby Swindell and the hostess.

Jacksonville Mary Watkins Anna Mingus Dora Kempton Lena Geary Mary Ginnan Addie Kempton Ruby Swindell

Initiation Planned by Glouster Temple Pythian Sisters

Glouster April 8. There will be initiation at a meeting of Glouster Temple No 560 Pythian Sisters on Thursday evening. Members of the degree staff are asked to wear white for the occasion. Following the initiation lunch will be served.

Glouster Glouster Temple Pythian Sisters

Glouster Alumni Meet Called for Thursday Evening

All members of the Glouster alumni association both old and new are urged to attend a meeting in room 3 of the high school building at 7 30 Thursday evening. The gathering is described as important.

Glouster Glouster Alumni Association

Odd Fellows Encampment Meeting Set In Glouster

The Odd Fellows encampment will hold a meeting in the I O O S hall Thursday evening. Mrs William Lawson and daughter Miss Marion are visiting Wheeling and Zanesville. Mr and Mrs E H Taylor traveled to Columbus to visit Mr Taylor’s brother in law and sister, Mr and Mrs Clarence Marker.

ODD Fellows Glouster I. O. O. S. Hall William Lawson Marion Wheeling Zanesville E. H. Taylor Columbus Mr. Taylor Clarence Marker

Mrs. Eagan to Be Buried Thursday

Funeral services for Mrs. Patrick Fagan who died at Mt. Carmel hospital in Columbus will be held from Holy Cross church in Glouster Thursday.

McVay to Lead Glouster Moose Lodge Officers

Glouster Lodge 1197 Loyal Order of Moose elects G E McVay as dictator for a one year term. Other officers named are Wilford Gladden as vice dictator George Smith as prelate I F Brown as secretary William Winefordner as treasurer Charles Darling as trustee B I Achauer as representative and J R Cheney as alternate.

Glouster Servat Glouster Lodge Loyal Order of Moose G. KE. McVay Wilford Gladden George Smith I. F. Brown William Winefordner Charles Darling B. I Achauer J. R. Cheney

Local Visitors Pack Household Goods in Ashland Trip

GLOUSTER April 8 Mr and Mrs Arthur Vernon who stayed at Ashland Ky packed their household goods moved at that city Vernon reports business booming at Ashland Mr and Mrs Charles Sweeney Akron are guests of Mrs Sweeney's parents Mr and Mrs LD Me Afooes

Glouster Arthur Vernon Ashland Vernon Charles Sweeney Akron

Orient Cottages and Prison Farm at London Divided

The Orient cottage colony for feeble minded care and the London prison farm will be separate institutions under the bill by Mrs. Nettie B. Clapp of Cuyahoga County signed by Governor Donahey. John E. Harper, State Welfare director, will appoint directing heads once the acts become law after filing with the Secretary of State. The Orient colony becomes a separate entity from the former arrangement.

Columbus Orient London Nettie B. Clapp Cuyahoga Donahey John E. Harper Orient Colony

State Facility Details for Ohio Prison System

The state institution for feeble minded at Columbus operates as a branch of the Ohio penitentiary. The London farm will become separate, but prisoners will still be sentenced to the penitentiary. Transfers from the penitentiary to the farm are to be selected by Warden Thomas on State Board of Clemency recommendations.

Columbus Ohio Penitentiary London Farm Thomas State Board of Clemency

Zanesville Doctor Delivers Address to Athens County Medical Society

Pr WT Sutton, Zanesville pioneer in local anesthesia for major surgery, spoke to the Athens County Medical Society at Dr T A Copeland’s office. Members praised him as the best speaker yet and noted his tour of larger hospitals and Mayo Brothers clinic. He discussed modern local anesthesia usage and its likely rise in major operations versus ether. The piece ends with a note on Canada’s February newsprint production hitting a record high.

Athens County Medical Society T. A. Copeland Doctor Sutton Indianapolis Detroit St. Paul Mayo Brothers’ Clinic Rochester Minn

Tanlac advertised as a health tonic for the elderly

An advertisement extols Tanlac as a natural tonic that cleanses the blood and revives the aged, claiming it boosts liver and digestive function and is made from roots and herbs. It promises quick results for weakness, loss of appetite, and sleep issues. Also promotes Tanlac Vegetable Pills for constipation.

Man Pleads Guilty to Sugar Creek Speeding Charge

A man entered a guilty plea in a Sugar Creek court on a speeding charge. The magistrate, W Helwig, set the speed at a high level and ordered payment of the assessed costs after arrest by county traffic officer Gilson.

Laverson Carsey Sugar Creek W. Helwig Howerd Gilson

Columbia University Prospect Hails Bright Season Signals

A Columbia University prospect profile describes an exceptionally bright season and notes one outfit is anticipated to excel this year amid strong prospects and high expectations.

Columbia University

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