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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1926

Page

3

Nelsonville Republicans dominate Tuesday primary results

About 1117 voters turned out in Nelsonville with 967 ballots for Republicans. W N Fleck led for county auditor with 527 votes. T L Morgan 507 for clerk. Thad Brown topped governor race with 426. Local winners included Mardis for representative, Cady ahead in sheriff, Barrows leading in recordship, Danford for commissioner, and Miller for coroner. Past Chiefs Pocahontas meeting announced for this evening.

W.N. Fleck T. L. Morgan Athens Nelsonville Thad Brown Ohio Cooper Leiber Evalyn Snow James O. Mills Gvernor Frank B. Willis U. S Way Charles Dick Lefever Smith Thompson Mardis General Assembly Rose Totman Morgan Barker Cady Brewer Moler Parker Porter Fleck Auditor Cornwell Edmundson Gillett Barrows Cook McGrath Linscott Carpenter Curtis G. Wiseman Danford Trimble Juniper Murphy Daugherty Russell Hawk Beatty Hayes Miller Jones Donahey Pomerone U. S. Senate

Mad dog scare grips Nelsonville as rabies feared

Nelsonville faces a mad dog scare after a dog shot Sunday tested positive for rabies. Health Commissioner Dr. C C Butt ordered immediate precautions including muzzling all dogs for thirty days and shooting unmasked strays. Owners urged to comply to protect public safety.

Nelsonville C. C. Butt iColumbus Pearson Health Department

Four Women Plan Lake Trip and Michigan Visit

Nelsonville reports Miss Bertha Nixon Miss Ruth Woodruff Mrs Delbert Walls and daughter Miss Margaret depart by motor for Lakeside for a two week stay. They will visit Michigan before returning home.

Nelsonville Bertha Nixon Ruth Woodruff Delbert Walls Margaret Lakeside Michigan

Funeral of John Lester Evans Held at Methodist Church

The funeral party for John Lester Evans arrived from Columbus Tuesday afternoon and attended services at the Methodist church conducted by Rev. L A Donnally of Buchtel assisted by Rev. F E Morrell. Members of his N H S class attended in a body. Mrs B E LeFever and Mrs Clarence Butt sang In the Hour of Trial and Jesus Savior Pilot Me. The service was largely attended. Burial at Green lawn.

Nelsonville John Lester Evans Columbus the Methodist Church L. A. Donnally Buchtel FE. L. Morrell B. E. LeFever Clarence Butt Jesus Savior Greenlawn

Charles Chapman Moves Family to Walbridge This Week

Nelsonville report notes yard conductor Charles Chapman relocating his family to Walbridge this week. Personal mention lists Henry Poston enjoying a vacation at Buckeye Lake and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Williams leaving town.

Nelsonville Charles Chapman Walbridge Henry Poston Buckeye Lake Carl Williams

King's Men at Asbury Church August 8 Service

The King's Men led the August 8 evening services at Asbury church drawing the largest crowd in years. A Carbondale delegation led by Rev Bailey attended, with Dr Boyer from White Cross hospital visiting and speaking. Rev Cooper commended the group's work, and talks by members followed as the group planned to lead services at Dowler church on August 9.

Nelsonville Asbury Church Asbury Carbondale Bailey Boyer White Cross Hospital Columbus Cooper Dowler Church

Degree of Pocahontas Memorial Service Set for Aug 15

The Degree of Pocahontas will hold its annual memorial service at the hall Sunday August 15 at 2 p m A new and impressive service will be presented Special invitations are extended to the families of deceased members The public is cordially invited.

Nelsonville Degree of Pocahontas

Willing Workers Class Meeting Set at Christian Church

Neielesville residents are urged to join the Willing Workers class gathering at the Christian church Thursday evening at seven o'clock.

Neielsonville Christian Church

Scouts Enjoy Weeklong Camp at Camp Pickett

ISCouts from Troop One Boy Scouts of AmericaLeft Aug 1 on a weeklong trip to Camp Pickett located north of Patton's dam in Nelsonville The party included Charles Griffin Jim Healy Rex Huffman Don Lancaster Bill Lawson Dean Long Jack Powell John Riley Tom Shafer Bob Smith and scoutmaster Bill Lancaster They report Bill Lawson performing improvised dance steps after applying liquid court plaster to a blister Mrs Powell brought Bob Smith apple butter to stave off hunger later topped up by Mrs Huffman Jack Powell and Rex Huffman helped cook pancakes with flour and brown sugar

Nelsonville Boy Scouts of America Camp Pickett Patton's Dam Charles Griffin Jim Healy Rex Huffman Don Lancaster Bill Lawson Dean Long Jack Powell John Riley Tom Shafer Bob Smith Charles Vorhes Bill Lancaster

Insurance firm promises tailored auto protection guidance

The agency offers complete information on all forms of automobile protection and expert advice on policies best suited to individual needs. They state willingness to provide efficient automobile insurance service and customer benefits.

Camp Storybook Tales and Pigeon Parade at Summer Camp

Narratives from a camp recount a boy grateful for breakfast though one found a pancake hard. Ghost stories scare some, pigeons perform, Alec Hobson injures a foot, Tom Shafer attempts risky dives, Jim Healy shows eye shading and pony riding, W. W. Whitlatch visits and shares campfire thoughts, a storm hits and a hat is found after rain. The piece closes with a note on a greenish wild canary and a dated August 7 reference.

Bucks Rally Shocks Sugar Bowls In Twilight League

In Nelsonville on Aug 11 the Buckeyes edged the Sugar Bowls 4 to 8 in a close Twilight league contest. The game stayed tied until the last inning as Sugar Bowls, after a losing season, show a late surge. Upcoming games include Eddie's Barbers vs Sugar Bowls and a planned Labor Day matchup with Lan caster, with McArthur slated to visit next Monday.

Nelsonville Buckeyes Eddie's Barbers McArthur Lancaster

Telephone switch speeds service in Nelsonville

Ohio Bell in Nelsonville announces a new system for Logan Athens and Glouster calls. Patrons must use the local operator for long distance and provide the distant party's number via the information operator. The change aims to speed service and save time for callers.

Nelsonville Aus Ohio Bell Telephone Company Logan Athens Glouster

Children Set for Scooter Carnival at Ohio University

The second annual Scooter Carnival sponsored by the physical education department of Ohio University will be held on Lorene Avenue Thursday at 8 p.m. Prizes donated by Athens merchants will go to event winners. Officials include Clerk of Course Prof. D. Giauque and judges Danford Lemon Stone Starter Guthrie and scorer Demuth.

Physical, Education Department Ohio University Lorene Avenue Athens D. Giauque Danford Lemon Stone Guthrie Demuth

Widow Mary Dunfee Succeeds Husband as Sheriff

Mary Krebs Dunfee, widow of Sheriff Dunfee who was killed amid a rum runner fight, was named to succeed him by the county commissioners in St Clairsville on August 11. Her first act will be to impanel a jury to investigate the sheriff murder.

ST. Clairsville U.P Mary Krebs Dunfee Dunfee

Pleads Not Guilty In Investment Bond Case

Cleveland August 11 George W Stone president of the George W Stone Co defunct investment bond concern pleaded not guilty at arraignment on charges of perjury obtaining property under false pretenses and violation of the blue sky law. His firm is said to have investors across the country.

Cleveland U.P George W. Stone George W. Stone Co

Rubber Harvest in French Guinea from Wild Vines

Rubber is obtained in French Guinea Africa from vines that grew wild throughout the colony, providing a natural source for extractive processing.

French Guinea Africa

Jugg e Slavia Sends Ultimatum to Sofia

Reports from Athens on August 11 indicate Jugg e Slavia has issued an ultimatum to Sofia over border incidents that have sparked regional tension.

Athens Greece Slavia Sofia

Outbreak of Crime in New York Kills Detective and Bandit

An armed incident in New York left a detective, a bandit, and a real estate agent dead while three others were wounded, two critically. The events unfolded today as police investigated the shootout.

New York

Beauty claims promise rich blood and flawless skin

An advertisement touts S. S. S. as a treatment to make blood rich and red and pure and to realize a dream of soft rosy velvet skin clear of blemishes.

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