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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1925

Page

4

Expert stresses soil care to revive Hocking Farm Land area

Aug 13 in Nelsonville B R Houser of Valley Poultry Co spoke at the Rotary Club on Southeastern Ohio agriculture. He said soil management is failing farms, erosion must be fought, and lime sulfur and organic matter are missing. He urged crop rotation and proper elements, noting corn removes major nutrients. He endorsed dairying poultry beef grape growing and small fruits as income as land is rebuilt. Whitlatch of Valley Farms Co attended.

Nelsonville R. Houser Valley Polae Co Houser Whitlatch Valley Farms Co

Still City Solicitor Nominated on Republican Ticket

Aug 12 in Nelsonville Fred 8 Scott the present city solicitor was nominated again for the office at the Republican primary Tuesday.

Nelsonville Fred 8. Scott

Charles Zarley Taken By Death

Charles E. Zarley aged 56 died Wednesday at his Columbus home after a telegram notice. Formerly of Buchtel he lived in Mt. Pleasant West Virginia before moving to Columbus. He was a Nelsonville Mason. Funeral will be in Nelsonville with services by the Masons at Greenlawn. He is survived by his wife and one daughter.

Nelsonville Chas. E. Zarley Columbus Zarley Buchtel Mt. Pleasant W. Va Greenlawn Masons

Delegates Chosen for State Convention by Local Groups

The Woman's Auxiliary and Glenford Dugan post select delegates to Chillicothe for August 23 meeting. Delegates from the auxiliary are Mrs. E. S. McCune and Miss Fanny Mulligan with alternates Mrs. Leonard Cooley and Mrs Edith Stiers. Post delegates are William Shafer and Ben Brady with Leonard Cooley and E. S. McCune as alternates. Jeff Ashley Fred Johnson and Fred Mulligan among attendees plans.

Nelsonville Woman's Auxiliary Glenford Dugan Post Chillicothe E. 8. McCune Fanny Mulligan Leonard Cooley Edith Stiers Post William Shafer Ben Brady McCune Jeff Ashley Fred Johnson Fred Mulligan

Mrs Wheaton’s Kentucky trip appears in Travels Beautiful

Mr and Mrs W H Wheaton toured Kentucky and upon return Mrs Eva Cotton Wheaton wrote a travel story. The tale was published in Travels Beautiful in New York City with illustrations and a check from the editor inviting more submissions.

W. H. Wheaton Kentucky Rs. Wheaton Eva Cotton New York City

Aging Nelsonville resident dies at 70

Johna McManaway, 70, died Sunday evening at his home at Chestnut and Fourth in Nelsonville. A lifelong resident of Murray City and Nelsonville area, he was a Christian church member. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 PM, burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, and five sons.

Nelsonville Johna McManaway Chestnut Fourth Streets

Hoch announces Erma to V. C. Simon in June wedding

Mrs Eulalia Hoch announces the marriage of her daughter Miss Erma to V C Simon solemnized June 24 and says they will reside in Columbus.

Nelsonville Eulalia’ Hoch Miss Erma V. C. Simon Columbus

John Bolinger, 76, Dies at Home Near Coonville

Nelsonville report says John Bolinger died last night at his home near Coonville. He leaves a wife and several children. Funeral services set for Saturday at 1 PM at Mt. Zion church with burial in Zion cemetery.

Nelsonville John Bolinger Coonville Mt. Zion Church Zion Cemetery

Lent Reunion at Grotto Grounds August 16

The Lent reunion will be held all day Sunday August 16 at the Grotto grounds.

Nelsonville

Dinner for Guest Honoring Mrs. Mary Frank Hushower

John Barrows on Madison street hosted a dinner in honor of Mrs. Mary Frank Hushower of Los Angeles. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Six, Charles Moshier, Floyd Moshier of Carbondale, William Mitchell, Miss Alberta Jackson, and Mr. and Mrs. Barron and family.

Nelsonville John Barrows Madison Street Mary Frank Hushower Los Angeles Cal Wesley Six Charles Moshier Floyd Moshier Carbondale William Mitchell Alberta Jackson Barron

Local residents share visits and travels across towns

Mrs. Sam Frank returns from a two week visit with relatives in Pomeroy. Mrs. Mary Seidenfeldt tours Petoskey Michigan for several weeks. Families from Columbus and Murray City visit relatives in Ohio with trips to Huntington Chillicothe and Glouster.

Sam Frank Pomeroy Mary Seidenfeldt Murray City Petoskey Mich T. S. Zeiher Virginia May Jean Merrideth V. C. Simon Columbus Eulalia Hoch Charles Matheny Dale Dale Farrow Huntington W. Va Elizabeth Cooley Fred Hall Isaac Hellyer Charles Turner Chillicothe Dolph Nelson Anna Nelson Indian River City Fla Nelson Arlie Hoch Cincinnati Marjorie Rose Glouster Charles Kentner C. E. Welch Don Kontner Austin

Umbrella Trade With East Africa Highlighted

Washington reports umbrellas are a key export item to East Africa used for sun and rain protection. More than half of imports come from Great Britain, underscoring Britain’s dominance in this trade.

Washington East Africa Great Britain

Neva Cunningham Weds Charles Grothaus in Glouster

Miss Neva Cunningham daughter of Mr and Mrs Zern Cunningham and Charles Grothaus of New Bremen were married at the Church of Christ with IC B Frampton officiating. The couple both earned teaching credentials and will reside in Belle Center after September 1.

South High Street Glouster Ohio University Athens Glouster Hools Belle Center Grothaus New Bremn Bluffton College Ohio State University Canada

Burr Oak Man Suffers Injury. Recovery to Take Time

A Burr Oak worker sustained a severe cut to his right hand and injuries to his right leg. Though not life threatening, doctors say it will be some time before he can return to work.

Burr Oak

Marriage Kept Secret Two Years In Ohio News

Miss Mary Catherine Williams of Alliance secretly wed Edwin J Farmer of Alliance on August 17 1923 in Akron. Officials say the marriage was kept quiet for nearly two years before a public announcement. The couple now enjoy a delayed honeymoon touring Niagara Falls and Canadian points before returning home to Alliance.

Glouster Mary Catherine Williams W. EF. Williams Alliance Miss Williams Akron Edwin J. Farmer

Jacksonville U B church to hold all day homecoming

Glouster August 13 Jacksonville U B Church plans all day services and homecoming next Sunday. The Rev Frank Williamson of Amanda will be principal speaker. In the afternoon the ordinance of baptism by immersion will be observed for those wishing to be baptized.

Glouster Jacksonville U. B. Church Frank Williamsson Amanda Jacksonville

Automobile strike injures man in front of Ambrose theater

Struck while crossing the street in front of the Ambrose theatre about 8:30 PM Tuesday night, Harry Williamson suffered injuries when hit by an automobile driven by Everett Post of Glouster.

Glouster Ambrose Theatre Harry Williamson Everett Post

Reese daughter enjoys western air ride

In Glouster on August 13, Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Reese announce their daughter Miss Ethel is on a western trip and recently had the pleasure of taking an airplane ride.

Glouster D. P. Reese Ethel

Reese Visits Glouster Friends in California

Miss Reese spent time in San Diego California with B F Swope and family, former Glouster residents. She also called on Phil Blower and family, other former Glouster residents now in Santa Anna California.

Death of Dwight Norris at age two in Glouster

Dwight Henry Norris two year old son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Norris of Little Green's Run died this morning after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 pm at Green's Run church conducted by Rev Courtney of Chauncey. Burial in Maplewood cemetery.

Glouster

Guarantors to Meet for Glouster Chautauqua

Guarantors of the Glouster Chautauqua will meet at 7 o'clock Friday evening in the city building office of George W. Rose. All ticket sellers are asked to attend for a sales check-up.

Glouster George W. Rose

Balloon Fish Uses Air to Escape Pursuers

Science notes little about the swellfish yet observations show it pumps air to surface and rides wind to flee predators. It inflates as a defensive tactic, becoming buoyant and blown away from pursuers.

Washington

Browning Office Roused by Fist Fight Involving Woman

In New York on August 13 Edward W. Browning's office erupted as a reporter reported a quarrel with a woman engaged in a fist fight during which two of the woman's teeth were knocked out amid the commotion.

New York Edward W. Browning

Spurred to Death by Rooster in Defiance

Mrs. Mary Scibel, 62, died two weeks after a rooster scratched her hand in a Defiance yard. She developed blood poisoning days later and was buried today.

Mary Scibel

Varicose Veins Reduced or Money Back Says Druggist

An ad claims Moone's Emerald Oil reduces varicose veins in days and relieves eczema and skin irritations. It urges readers to buy from any dispensing pharmacist and apply nightly and morning for best results.

Moone

Stork Leaves Monster Boy Arrives At Auto Tire & Gas Co

The Auto Tire & Gas Co announces a six foot two inch wooden boy named Ba-Ar-Co joining its sales force. He claims 16,000 brothers nationwide and delivers witty remarks and tablets style jokes during interviews.

Auto Tire & Gas Co United States Ba-Ar-Co En-Ar-Co

Ary Pharmacy Supplies Beetle-Bot Themed Email Services

A fragmented note mentions Ary Pharmacy as a supplier for email bot services and a time reference with Meng. The readable phrases suggest a service supply link rather than a full report.

Pharmacy

Faraday’s 160 Year Discovery Spurs Alabama Links

Fragmentary note states discovery by Faraday 160 years ago and mentions daily explosives dyes and pols ene Alabama, indicating historical science links.

Faraday Alabama

Slaughter Stock on Texas Plains Firing Squad Prep

Four thousand head of cattle on the Texas plains are being rounded up for government reimbursement of 120000 to owners before execution style killing. Carcasses will be processed with oil, turned, and buried after the rounds.

Texas Plains Houston Texas

Fragmentary note hints at state war work program

A partial OCR fragment references work on a transportation or carting project and mentions state officials and a month in a wartime context. Details are unclear but point to an official effort linked to ongoing state activities.

Ted Oy Saa

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Nelsonville News Today Hocking Farm Land Charles Zarley En-Arco THE Auto Tire Ee Gas CO National Fees Conaiine Cor. Chestnut & Harper Sts SOLIN Glouster News Miss Cunningham Chas. Grothaus GEM Pharmacy Pythian Bldg Peter Pan Ladies’ Home Journal Patterns S. D. Preston Co Public Square Stork Monster Boy Sperry and Wernstaff Essors C. L. King Ohio Rogers Electric Co Mestrola McGile Wilson Bros Atlas Store Glouster, Ohio Sayre Morton Langston Sheridan II Muslin Black Rock Wearwell
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