Nelsonville News Chronicles Factory Move and Community Events
A local note reports management advancing a factory lease for a one year period with plumbing and electrical work completed. The new building is expected ready for occupancy with 75 workers in a temporary location by March. Social items include a porch party hosted by Mrs. Harry Law and guests of Mrs. I A Fece, plus church notices from the Methodist Church detailing Sunday school, preaching, and midweek activities.
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Ory
Ithfal Marthas
M. E. Church
Robert Hickm_ory
Harry Law
Eigh
Tifft
Afoe
Standard Bearers Meeting With Thelma McGiffen
Standard Bearers plan an opinion gathering with Thelma McGiffen at 7 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opine
Thelma McGiffen
Crotto Meeting Scheduled at Masonic Club Rooms
The 1e Grotto will hold a business gathering tonight at the Masonic club rooms. The event starts at 1:00 and will continue into the afternoon.
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Masonic Club
Lodge Session and Social Round in Local Notes
The ran Lodge F. A. M. held a brief Monday session as members take a vacation from hot mer months. Henry Schaal hosted a dinner party Thursday honoring Mrs. Marie Bean Walters of Albuquerque New Mexico. Guests included Mrs. L A Whitmore Mrs. Ida Jewett and Mrs. Walver Jewett. A party led by Ralph Wermueller Paul and Charley Linton Orland Cook and John Evans left Friday for Old Man's Cave outing. Mr and Mrs Ralph Cox welcomed a baby boy named John Wesley Thursday. Mrs Joe Cook of Madison Street entertained Thursday. Miss Emma Minnie Steinschmidt Mrs Etta Goslin and Mrs Minnie McCarty of Logan attended. Mrs C A Hooper of Athens visited in the city Thursday.
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Henry Schaal
Marie Bean Walters
Ishbuquerque
New Mexico
L. A. Whitmore
Ida Jewett
Walver Jewett
Ralph Wermueller
Paul and
Charley Linton
Orland Cook
John Evans
Old Man’s Cave
Ralph Cox
John Wesley
Joe Cook
Madison Street
Emma and
Minnie Steinschmidt
Etta Goslin
Minnie McCarty
Logan
Birthday Party At Mrs McDonald’s Country Home
A July morning gathering at Mrs. John McDonald’s country home featured relatives and friends celebrating a birthday with a noon spread on a long porch table and an afternoon of music and games. The group included Grace Roberts and several young ladies. plans for a Lake trip and a Mammoth Cave motor tour were noted for others.
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John McDonald
Bible School and Worship Schedule With Picnic Notice
Bible school at 9 30 a m all departments meet in regular places this Sunday. Morning worship at 10 30. Evening evangelistic service at 7. Auditorium unavailable so the stere opticon lecture on King Tut Ankh Amen and the sermon The Buried Talent are postponed for one week. Junior C E at 6 p m Tickets will be ready in a few days.
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Bible School
Arge
Sunday church schedule with services and prayer meeting
The notice lists a Sunday morning service at 9:39 a m with sermon, a Love Feast and Praise service at 10 39, an afternoon special singing at 2 30 and an evening service at 7 0 0, plus a Wednesday midweek prayer service at 7 o'clock.
Kerker Remedy Praised by Coal Co Foreman
P J Welch, mine foreman at Westmoreland Coal Co in Billton Pennsylvania, writes Kerker Asthma and Hay Fever Remedy is wonderful after using a bottle sent by his sister. He endorses the product and lists local shops selling it in Athens Nelsonville Pomeroy and nearby towns.
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P. J. Welch
Westmoreland Coal Co
Billton
Kerker Medicine Co
Zanesville
Kerker
McKee Drug Co
Athens
Fountain Pharmacy
Nelsonville
Price
Dragged to Death in Elevator Shaft At Beachfront Hotel
Mrs. David Morgan age 25 of Wheeling West Virginia was killed when her dress became entangled in a descending elevator car and she was dragged into the shaft after stepping from the car at a beach front hotel in Atlantic City New Jersey.
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Atlantic City
N. J
David Morgan
Wheeling
W. Va
Death of President Harding While Reading About Himself
In San Francisco in August 1923 President Warren G. Harding died as his wife, reading aloud a Saturday Evening Post article about his presidency, paused to glance at him. He responded with the line Go on, his final words as Mrs. Harding continued the piece.
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San Francisco
Calif
Harding
Mrs Warren G Harding Faces Death of President
San Francisco dispatch reports Mrs Warren G Harding showing brave composure after the president’s sudden death. An official medical statement says she had long anticipated the danger and kept constant vigil at his bedside as the nation mourns.
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San Francisco
Calif
Warren G. Harding
C. E. Sawyer
Political Turmoil Gertsar Nte Seath ae The Prerghier
A San Francisco dispatch reports a political upheaval in the Republican Party after the sudden death of President Harding. The piece notes Harding’s likely renomination, fears about succession, and the emergence of potential contenders led by President Coolidge as titular leader. The convention narrows into a free-for-all as candidates reassess plans for next year’s race.
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San Francisco
Cal
Harding
Mr. Harding
Warding
Coolidge
Two Victims of Mine Explosion in West Virginia
The Maher Collieries Co Marcell mine blast at Woodlands WV raised the death toll to two with J. K. McCurdy 66 of Wheeling dying at 9:39 AM and William J. Maher 27 of Cleveland dying at 3:30 AM. Four others remain seriously injured from gas fumes.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Marcell
Maher Collieries Co
Woodlands
J. K. McCurdy
William J. Maher
Cleveland
Scout troop camping meeting notice
Notice to members of Troop Two calls all boys planning to go camping to meet in front of the First M E Church Sunday morning immediately after Sunday School. Scoutmaster Roy L. Dupler leads the group.
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Roy L. Dupler
Fancy Gauntlets Feature Elaborate Stitching and Cutouts
The article highlights new fall gauntlets with very fancy stitching and intricate perforations and cutouts in contrasting colors, showcasing elaborate 2d designs.
Boys Together in Early Days
The death of Warren G. Harding recalled childhood days for T A Snyder foreman of the Messenger plant and its oldest employee. In Caledonia Ohio Snyder and Harding rode and played as boys of ten to twelve. Snyder later rode with Dr Harding the president's father on medical calls.
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Warren G. Harding
United States
T. A. Snyder
Messenger
Caledonia
Ohio
Tom Snyder
Warren Harding
Dr. Harding
Snyder
Harding
Wart Kiwanis to Support Them at Industrial League Game
All Kiwanis members are urged to attend at the Mill Street grounds for the first Industrial League Kiwanis game. D. D. Trupp R. H Rupp Sam Johnson W. H. Imbody R. C. Hess John Overmyer Dr. C. E. Howe Prof. T. N. Hoover W. R. Cable Rev. C. M. Bond Carl Beasley O. C. Bird Virgil Davis listed as ready to participate.
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Mill Street
Kiwanis
D. D. Trupp
R. H H. Rupp
Sam Johnson
W. H. Imbody
R. C. Hess
John Overmyer
C. E. Howe
T. N. Hoover
W. R. Cable
C. M. Bond
Carl Beasley
O. C. Bird
Virgil Davis
Athens Reacts to Sudden Death of President Harding
Athens residents learned of President Harding's death late Thursday night via railroad telegraph and radio. Flags at half mast appeared by 5 30 as officials and citizens expressed shock and condolences. Congressman Foster and David N. Moore issued tributes and telegrams while plans formed for the funeral in Washington.
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Harding
Athens
Here
Pacific Coast
Reinetanes
Berry
Post Office
Armory
Ohio University
T. M. Foster
Mr. Coolidge
Moster
Congressman Foster
David N. Moore
Ohio Senate
Senate
Moore
Mrr Moore
Geores
Christian, Jr
Presdent
Mr. Moore
Tording
Ku Klux Klan Warns in Sugar Creek Case
Reports from Sugar Creek say masked Klansmen warned residents their presence is unwelcome and set a time limit to move. Two locals asked Athens county Prosecuting Attorney about rights. he cited lawful defense of property and noted no definite proof the threats came from Klan members.
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Ku Klux Klan
Athens County
Sugar Creek
Knights of the Ku Klux
Sanninge Sent On Eventful Trip With President Coolidge
President Calvin Coolidge rode in silence as his train sped through Vermont on the way to Washington. The tense journey followed his sudden rise to the presidency and the heavy responsibilities now resting on him.
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Sanninge
President Coolidge
Calvin Coolidge
Washington
Vermont Hills
Coolidge Kneels at Plymouth Graves Before Departure
President elect Calvin Coolidge pauses at Plymouth cemetery to kneel before the graves of his mother and sister as he prepares to depart Plymouth for Washington to assume official duties.
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Plymouth
Calvin Coolidge
Washington
Old Plymouth
Stork Finds Courage in Eagles Beside Dollar Signs
A quirky photo caption suggests a stork faces bravely a scene with a group of eagles circling dollar bills near a hose. The odd juxtaposition hints at a humorous or symbolic moment captured in a cartoon or newspaper illustration.
Ohio Pleads For President Harding Lie In State
A telegram from Ohio leaders requests that President Harding lie in state for a few hours in the Columbus capitol. The message, sent to Secretary Christian, is endorsed by Attorney General Crabbe, Secretary of State Brown, and State Auditor Tracy, with Columbus chamber and officials backing the plea while Governor DeHays is in Canada.
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Columbus
Harding
George TR. Christian
Z. A. Meckstroth
Don Inher
Canada
Ohio
Capitol
Columbua
Crabbe
Brown
Tracy
Christian
Hardine
Itelerwram
Edward Orton, Jr
Albany Church Notes Highlights and Local Visits
Albany Mission hosts Sunday services with Rev. C. W. Cole and Rev. Warner leading sermons. Sunday School at 9 A M Epworth League at 6 45 P M. Miss Biba Straight from Mannington W Va visiting Mrs Lester I Cordray near Center Stake. Miss Lucille Barnhill of Athens visiting Miss Helen Cordray near Center Stake. Mr and Mrs Sid John gon Lloyd and Miss Emma Wood plan to spend Friday evening in Carpenter with Mr and Mrs Jasper Wood. Mr and Mrs Clifton Tearman chaperoned a party of young people.
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Cherch
Albany
WW. Cole
M. E
Faye Cline
Warner
Baptist
Biba Straight
Mannington
W. Va
Lester I. Cordray
Near Center Stake
Lucille Barnhill
Athens
Helen Cordray
Sid John
Gon Lloyd
Emma Wood
Carpenter
Jasper Wood
Clifton Tearman
Picnic Supper Attendees Reported at Wakefield Farm
Thursday afternoon a group from Middleport enjoyed a picnic at Wakefield's farm. Guests included Miss Mary Reeder, Margaret Troy, Fernie Lewis, Lucile Rolin, Agnes Ross, Elva Throckmorton, Keith Zimmerman, Finnest Stanley, Nicte Frank, Donald Russell, and John Thompson. Mrs Frank Coa helped after traveling to Mt. Carmel hospital to be with her daughter Carre. Dr C K Knight from the University of Pennsylvania visited his parents Mr and Mrs Gr Knight.
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Wakefled
Mary Reeder
Margaret Troy
Fernie Lewis
Luctle Rolin
Agnes Ross
Elva Throckmorton
Keith Zimmerman
Finnest Stanley
Nicte Frank
Donald Russell
John Thompson
Middleport
Frank Coa
Carre
Mt. Carmel Hospital
C. K. Knight
University of Pennsylvania
Phil
Cc, Gr. Knight
Wilson Learns Harding Death Quietly at Home
Washington, Aug. 3. Woodrow Wilson, now frail, did not hear of President Harding’s death until this morning. Officials kept the news from him overnight to avoid shock, and upon learning of the sorrowful event he appeared visibly affected. A statement may follow.
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Wilson
Harding
Mr. Wilson
International New Service
An & Street
Battery Boys to Return Sunday from Camp Inox
A letter from Ath ens boys at Camp Inox Kentucky reports Battery I on the range firing two hours faster than other guards this summer after laying 2000 yards of wire. First Sergeant George Peeth earned high praise for leadership under difficult conditions and Sergeant Abbott Wilcox led in the battery’s communications. The brigade commander called it the best firing battery this season. On Tuesday night Battery I performed at the Kk. of GC. hall in Camp Knox for guests of Miss Henshaw from Louisville.
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Athens
Inox
National Guard
Sumner
George Peeth
Abbott Wilcox
GC. Hall
Camp Knox
Louisvile
Misa Henshaw
Officers Planned Transfers And Training For 134th Field Artillery
Sergeant Bill Laurent will accept a commission in Battery E next fall and study at Ohio University business school. Captain Montgomery Campbell departs Sept 16 to Port Sur Oklo for Field Artillery commander’s course. Laverty will command in Campbell’s absence. Return to Athens expected by late Sunday with Pullman cars arriving Sunday night.
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Bill Laurent
134Th Field Artillery
Business School
Ohio University
Montegomery Campbell
Port Sur
Oklo
Campbell
Monty Camphbell
Steut
Trish
Laverty Willl
Athens
Atmust
Athens Chauncey road closed for county infirmary repairs
The Athens Chauncey road is closed to traffic to allow repair work near the Athena county Infirmary. Traffic is diverted via Pistins road with Sand Ridge residents allowed to travel both directions. Suppar Creek and Amesville transit will use the train road into Athens.
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Athens-Chauncey
Athens
Chauncey
Pistins
State Highway Department
Athena County Infirmary
Sand Ridge
Suppar Creek
Amesville
Arthur Falcon
HL. Porter
English Court in Mourning over Harding Death in London
London crowds mourn the death of Warren G. Harding as flags at the American embassy are lowered and newsboys cry extras. Early dispatches report a somber mood across Emeland with inquiries flooding the embassy. A note mentions a century plant factory promising long term food can preservation.
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Calvin Jr
J Ohn
Nelsonville News
HOE Factory
I. A. Fece
Zaleski
Methodist Church
Epworth League
Crotto
Lodge
Ran Lodge F
C. A. Hooper
Grace Roberts
Togay Eye Lake
Ruth H Ma Young
Kathleen Lucile Hartley
Phyllis Oblinger
Esther Worh@s
Ruth Evans
Fras Merritt
Florence Wood
Austin Kontner
Charles Walker
Mammoth Cave
Olianapolis
Ind
S. W. Gadbgtry
Walter
Tennevine
Backgfe Lake
Christian Church
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Witmer
Chas. Burt & Sons
New Marshfield
Edward Minister
Aardine
City
Sugar
Tionors
Virginia
Chain Bridge
Washington, D.C
Mary Lea
Carrie McPherson
London
Wildon
Wood
Chauncey and
Emeland
Pillsbury
Golden Eagle
Lipton’s
Premier
Union Grocery Co
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