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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1926

Page

3

Debaters Fail to Crack Dog Debate Draws Audience

In Nelsonville on April 22 the Kiwanis organized contest titled Resolved That The Hocking Valley Should Be Dogless ended in a draw. Judges Clarence Bennett and Frank Groves scored both sides equally as Ed Morrell and others argued for dog elimination while Doe Welch and teammates defended dogs as loyal companions.

Nelsonville Kiwanis Club Hocking Valley Ed Morrell Doc Rhodes John Saltz Ed Cranmer Doe Welch O. O.crawford Harry McGovern Arvind McLaughlin Senator West Rover Hector West Clarence Bennett Frank Groves House W. L. Hudson Orland McLaughlin

Senator Clark Addresses Local Junior Order in Nelsonville

Senator W. A. Clark of Urbana state organizer for the Junior Order United American Mechanics spoke to a large Nelsonville audience at the Christian church. Delegations came from Logan Carbon Hill Chauncey with Daughters of America and local Junior Order hosting the event.

Nelsonville W. A. Clark Urbana United American Mechanics Christian Church Logan Carbon Hill Chauncey Daughters of America

Senator Clark Outlines Patriotic Homes and Immigration Policy

Senator Clark spoke at Tiffin describing a home maintained there and presented patriotic slides. He urged restricted immigration, drawing a large crowd as his address drew interest.

Clark Tiffin

Mayor Eberle to Speak at Women's Club Meeting

The Women's Community club plans an April 29 gathering at the Y M C A with music and a keynote by Mayor L J Eberle. A possible announcement of a definite clean up season is anticipated during the program.

Nelsonville Woman's Community Club L. J. Eberle

Old Civil War Soldier Dies in Nelsonville

John Stevens, 80, Civil War veteran of Co. I 19th Regt O V I and member of Phil Kearney post G A R, died Wednesday at his Harper street home. Funeral at 10:30 Saturday from the Christian church with burial in Greenlawn soldiers circle. He leaves a widow.

Nelsonville John Stevens Harper Street Co. I, 19Th Regt. O. V. I Phil Kearney Post Christian Church Greenlawn

Club Members Entertained in Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs Joe Dewhurst entertained W W club members and families at their Grovers street home. A three course chicken dinner was served and dancing followed for the younger group while parents enjoyed a social time. List of attendees includes Patton Colman Thomas Tucker Kuhn Parry Newton Howell Pritts Stanley Kuhn and Dewhurst family.

Nelsonville Joe Dewhurst W. W. Club Grovers Street William Patton James Coleman Sam Thomas Bryce Tucker Goldie Kuhn Carl Parry Bertha Newton Clara Howell Cora Pritts Joe Stanley Nellie Kuhn Ruth Newton Anna B Leah Marie Dewhurst Ruth Catherine Kuhn Dwight Kuhn

Grose Funeral Attendees Listed for Nelsonville Notice

Nelsonville April 22 funeral services list attendees from Adena Baron Hill Columbus Logan Chauncey and Shadyville Ohio. Family members include Nellie Wonnacott Mrs Frank Morgan John Caddy and son William and the Grose family among others.

Grose Nelsonville Nellie ‘Wonnacott Adena Ohio Frank Morgan Baron Hill John Caddy William Shadyville William Grose Columbus George Schwenke Logan Ray Parry Chauncey

Funeral Attendees at Mrs. Mary Ann Grose Service

Out-of-town people attended the funeral of Mrs. Mary Ann Grose here on Tuesday, gathering to pay respects to the deceased.

Mary Ann Grose

Teams Battle to Tie Game in Twilight League

The Factory team and Eddie's East End Barbers played to a six inning 6 5 tie before darkness halted the game in the Twilight league. Umpires Withem Hoover worked as battery for Factory while Smith Elliott handled East Enders. A large crowd watched the fast contest and a second game is anticipated with the Buckeyes facing the West team tonight.

Nelsonville Eddie Barbers Withem Hoover

Daughters of America Attend District Rally

Forty four members of the local Daughters of America attended the district seven rally in session at Logan. The Nelsonville team performed a fancy drill for state and national officers. An initiation will be held Friday evening with Mrs Darst of Pomeroy as guest.

Nelsonville Order of the Daughters of America Logan Darst Pomeroy

Death claims young husband in Nelsonville

Lonnie Wood aged 24 died Wednesday at Cherrington hospital Logan after a ten day post operative period. His body is returned to Nelsonville and will lie in state at the Factory home. He leaves a widow a daughter and his father George Wood. Funeral services set for 2 PM Saturday at Pilgrim Holiness church Chestnut street with burial at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Lonnie Wood Cherrington Hospital Logan George Wood Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut Street Greenlawn

Prize garden plans announced in Nelsonville

At a Woman's Community club meeting on Wednesday plans were made for a school based prize garden project. All students under 15 may join for a chance at a $5 prize for the best garden across four city districts. The garden must be neat and at least sixteen by sixteen feet. A prize is also offered for the best bird house.

Nelsonville Woman's Community Club

Local Girl Weds in Columbus

Miss Pearle Bumgardner of Nelsonville and George E. W. Fenner of Columbus were married in Columbus on April 3 by Rev. P. C. Wolfe. Miss Bumgardner, daughter of William Bumgardner, graduates of Nelsonville high in 1922 and recently worked at Vance's jewelry shop. Mr. Fenner is son of Mrs. Asa Denton of Columbus. The couple will reside in Columbus.

Nelsonville Pearle Bumgardner George E. W. Fenner Columbus P. C. Wolfe Oakwood Methodist Church Miss Bumgardner William Bumgardner Nelsonville High School Vance’s

Badger undertakes home improvements on Pleasantview Ave

Nelsonville notices War ren Badger renovating his residence on Pleasantview avenue. A basement is being excavated a new porch will be added and interior partitions are being moved changing room dimensions.

Nelsonville Warren Badger Pleasantview Avenue

Miss Mulligan Improves In Columbus Trip

Mrs. Thomas Mulligan spent Wednesday in Columbus with her daughter Miss Alice Mulligan who has been treated at Mt. Carmel hospital for five months. Local friends hope Alice will return home next week.

Miss Mulligan Nelsonville Thomas Mulligan Columbus Alice Mt. Carmel Hospital

Local Society Notes Highlight Columbus Visit

Mr. and Mrs. William Morgan accompanied guests Mrs. C R Fisher and daughter Dorothy Ann and son Billy and Mrs. Henry Harrington to their Columbus home Wednesday after a few days here. The Cosmopolitan club meets Friday at seven with Mrs. Robert Huenfeld. D F Sims spent time in Columbus. G W Lax is vacationing in Williamson West Virginia.

William Morgan C. R. Fisher Dorothy Ann Land Billy Henry Harrington Columbus Cosmopolitan Club Robert Huenfeld D. F. Sims G. W. Lax Williamson W. Va

Work Begins on New Home in Nelsonville

Car penters started tearing down the Robert Eddy house at Fort street to make way for a twelve room brick duplex for Mr Eddy and his son in law Dr Hamill. Vern H Vorhees holds the brick contract while Sowers and Howard do the carpentry. The Eddy family has moved to the Waldo Chute property during construction.

Nelsonville Robert Eddy Fort Street Mr. Eddy Dr. Hamil Vern H. Vorhees Sowers Howard

Trial Costs Mount As Stone Found Guilty

William Stone was found guilty of reckless driving on the Athens Cantonville road. His fine was $25, but trial costs totaled $35.28, as assessed by Judge L. G. Worstell.

Common Pleas William Stone Athens-Canaonville Road Stone L. G. Worstell

Habeas case dismissed over child custody dispute

Action for a writ of habeas corpus by James Murray to remove his children Fay and Maxine from Charles McDonald’s custody was dismissed in Common Pleas court. The children were in McDonald’s home at Hocking, according to the plaintiff.

James Murray Charles McDonald Common Pleas Court Fay Maxine McDonald Hocking

Freckle Remedy Promises Free Trial and Money Back Guarantee

An advertisement touts Othine double strength as a guaranteed freckles remover. It claims a penny cost if ineffective and a money back guarantee if no clear complexion results, urging readers to buy an ounce from any drug or department store for quick effects.

Agreement Settles Dispute Between Parties

He wished to retain them but an agreement with both sides resolved the issue. The settlement ends the dispute and formalizes the arrangement.

Snow to Surf Race From Lake Arrowhead to Newport Balboa

An annual event blends snow stunts and a car voyage to the sea. Contestants carry full gear from ski jump start to the ocean final dive from canoes in bathing suits.

Los Angeles Lake Arrowhead Newport Balboa

Bulgarian Herb Tea Promises Blood Purity Remedy

An old advertisement touts Bulgarian Herb Tea as a safe way to flush poisons from the body and enrich the blood. It urges readers to obtain a fresh box from their druggist for 35 cents, labeled as a natural remedy.

Two Women Praise Same Medicine For Recovery

After giving birth one woman fell ill and stayed in bed for days. She credits Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health and warns others to try it. Another rural woman says ten years of side pain and weakness improved greatly and she tells friends about the remedy.

Lydia B. Pinkham Mayme Lynch Island Ave McKee's Rocks Hope L. Smith Floyd Lydia E. Pinkham

Five Chickens Per Person On U S Farms Cited In Claim

A claim asserts that U S farms hold five chickens for every man woman and child in the country detailing a broad livestock ratio. The remark emphasizes poultry abundance and national agricultural scale.

United States

Meet En-ar-co the six foot go getter from town

A new tall, clever boy named En-ar-co arrives in town and talks with our reporter. He jokes about the rising generation and fashion, notes balloon pants and bobbed hair, and says he will promote En-ar-co Motor Oil with a large slate at Auto Tire & Gas Co. showing a new message every other day.

En-ar-co Auto Tire & Gas Co

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