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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1919
Page
3
Sauter's Phonograph Studio advertises new phonographs at less than cost with limited stock near Depot Nelsonville Ohio. A separate notice lists a public sale at a nearby farm on September 13 at 1 PM offering livestock including a gray mare two cows a heifer five calves with cash terms.
Boy Scouts anticipate a congress in the city with 111 registrations and five towns represented including Athens Glouster Middleport McConnelsville and Wellston. If rain continues the group will meet at the YMCA and church basements while the Wellston band arrives at 7 30 PM tonight.
The St Andrews congregation announces a concert Monday night Sept 8 at Stuart Opera House featuring Thomas Murray with a sweet tenor voice and dramatic versatility. He is assisted by Mrs F X Rouch of this city who needs no introduction to Nelsonville audiences.
Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Galvin hosted a six o'clock dinner Thursday honoring Mrs. Galvin’s grandparents Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Moore of Orange California. The guest list included Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Shaafer and Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Moore.
Mr and Mrs Frank Murphy entertained with a six o clock dinner on Thursday evening. Covers were laid for Mr and Mrs Joe Figgins and children Mr and Mrs C H Finsterwald and their little son and Mr and Mrs Ralph Howe and their little daughter.
Community members may contribute to the Boy Scout treat planned for Sunday afternoon by leaving money with Mrs. Lawrence Kelch at 76 Jefferson Street or Mrs. Frank Betts at 813 Chestnut Street or at Scotts Novelty Store.
Joe Ervin was badly shocked when struck by lightning about 7 30 this morning while working at the Hocking Valley Fire Clay Co. He was briefly unconscious, then recovered and was brought home by Strouts Ambulance. Doctors think he will suffer no lasting ill effects.
Frank Collins of Columbus spent the latter part of the week on business in the area, meeting local professionals and wrapping up a series of planned engagements.
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