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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1927
Page
5
A Sunday morning fire at the Mediem dry goods store in Nelsonville caused about 7000 in losses. The building attic and timbers suffered severe damage while stock losses were light. showcases were moved outside and merchandise vanished during the blaze. Restoration began with stock being restocked and the shoe and dry goods sections reopening.
Nelsonville April 23 The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs John Hitchings was buried at Greenlawn Saturday afternoon. The community orchestra will assist in the presentation. Men will wear full evening dress and the ladies will wear low necks short sleeves and shorter skirts in a Womanless Wedding promised to be sensational.
Nelsonville, April 23. Mrs. L. A. Whitmore is Athens county chair for the tree planting contest of the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs. Federated clubs are urged to enter, with plans for schoolyards, clubhouses, highways, or yard plantings. All trees must be registered with Whitmore by May 4 for state convention awards.
D Y Burnell of Nelsonville was elected commander of Athens County camp No. 78 United Spanish War Veterans at the American Legion home. New officers include senior vice commander H H Tler junior vice commander Harry Morrison adjutant L B Kelch and quartermaster Thomas Clark. The group aims to recruit all Spanish American War veterans and welcomes non members to report names to Thomas Clark Athens or L B Keleh Nelsonville. Local attendance and future meetings were discussed with members from Athens and Nelsonville. Regular meetings will be held the last week of every second month.
Nelsonville Ohio April 28 John Shore 78 died Saturday night at his home after a brief illness He had lived alone since his wife died years ago He leaves one brother Funeral arrangements have not been made.
In Nelsonville on April 23 a romantic courtship culminates with Apollo Rexall escorting Miss Leslina Stought to the hymeneal altar at the high school auditorium next Tuesday. The event features a "Womanless Wedding" with sixty Methodist men in the bridal party and a celebrity guest list including figures such as President Coolidge and Gov. Doughey as imaginary guests, with Lt. Watiey Harris officiating.
Donald Shafer won the class under 12 and Bob Tucker won the class under 15 in the annual marble tournament finals arranged by the YMCA. Both boys represented the North district and were named champions. Doc Smith of East was runner-up in the under 12 division and Red Newman of Central reached the finals with Tucker. Games were played at the city playground.
Under bond in Nelsonville Goldie Wenderbasin pleads not guilty to menacing threats in a case by Margaret Saxon and is bound over for grand jury. Velma Storick also pleads not guilty and is held on a 1900 dollar bond in a house breaking charge tied to the Cleve Linton burglary of March 5 with about 400 dollars taken. three arrests have been made based on owner affidavits.
Nelsonville, April 25. Snbillan games will be continued in the Y M C A Twilight and Suburban leagues next week. Scheduled matchups include Haydenvills vs Nelsonville Monday, Athenas vs Dixeys Tuesday, Central vs Barbers Wednesday, West vs Buckeyes Thursday, and Southern Ohio Electric vs Carbon Hit Friday. Prizes include Prestons packs for first home run and a baseball for first three-base hit.
Nelsonville April 23 managers list eligible players for Y. M. L. CA Twilight and Suburban leagues as the season opens in the city.
Physicians warn beverages must be pure as 10 000 babies were examined at the AMA Baby Show where Orange Crush earned a merit certificate. The drink is described as orange juice blended with peel zest and natural fruit flavors, plus healthful carbonated water and pure cane sugar, distinguishing it from imitation orange drinks.
Mr and Mrs Thad Elliott observed their golden wedding anniversary on Thursday. The couple had lived near Athens until their marriage and have resided in Nelsonville for many years.
Mr and Mrs Thad Elliott of Nelsonville marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their home on April 27. He, born May 3, 1884 in Marshfield, is a miner with forty five years in Hocking Valley mines. His wife Mary Weldon, born near Athens October 29, 1853, and their seven children and thirteen grandchildren are listed as family.
Woastva notes include Y M G A activities with Aug Sept dates for central Athens Buckeyes Barbers Dixeys and West teams. Suburban League opens May 1 with Haydenville Nelsonville Electric contests through August. new library room open house and nurse move. calls for book returns and member recruitment.
The Cosmopolitan club met at the home of Mrs. John Herrold for an evening of papers and magazines. Grace Rhuberts read a paper on an Ancient Disillusionment and a magazine article on a new battleship in the White House. Guests included Max Barker Mrs Stacy Sharp Mary Sharp Idell Matheny and Minnie Moore Logan.
Mrs Gerald Wallace hosted the F R E club at her Jefferson street home Friday evening. After an hour of needlework, social time followed and a two course luncheon was served. Members included Mrs Daya Evans and others. guests were Mrs Lynn Chapman and Mrs Ilzie Hellyer. Next meeting set for Miss Hazel Wallace's home.
Several Nelsonville members plan to attend the ceremonies and installation of officers of Athens Shrine No 6 in Athens on Monday night. The event opens with a 6 o'clock dinner at the Christian church, followed by initiation of ten candidates and installation. Mrs C J Washpurn is local chairman.
The first games are set to be played here May 3 as the Pacight baseball league unveils its season schedule. Iawiney is listed as the season school or organizer for the X league.
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