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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1928

Page

3

Southern Ohio Electric Co. Leases Corner Room for Store

The Southern Ohio Electric Company leases the corner room in the Opera House Block Public Square Nelsonville from the McBride Restaurant location two doors south. Extensive repairs are underway including a new front and basement cementing for a supply room. The firm will stock electrical apparatus and fixtures, planning to occupy after January 1.

Nelsonville Southern Ohio Electric Company Wilson Building Columbus Street Opera House Public Square McBride Power Company

Nelsonville Greyhounds Start Basketball Practice

Nelsonville begins basketball drills after a 3 5 1 football season. Coach George Marshall trains 30 candidates for a quick, ball handling focused squad with captain Stocklen and Sheppard forming a potential core. First home game vs New Lexington on December 14 then East High Columbus the next night.

Sonville Nelsonville Greyhounds George Marshall Marshall Stocklen Nelsonville Sheppard New Lexington East High Columbus Greyhounds

Two Plays in Nelsonville for York Farmers Institute

In Nelsonville two one act plays The Neighbors and The Ugly Duckling will be presented at Connett's Church at eight oclock tonight as part of the York Farmers Institute events. Schools from the township took part in the declamation contest with winners to be announced tomorrow. seventy posters were displayed at the institute.

Nelsonville York Farmers’ Institute Connett’s Church

Missionary Society Meeting Led by Lydia Johnson

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church holds a regular meeting Thursday evening at 7 at Mrs. James Coleman residence on Poplar Street. Miss Lydia Johnson will be program leader.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church James Coleman Poplar Street Lydia Johnson

Nelsonville Chamber Backs Mardis Bill to Cut Ohio Coal Freight

The Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce unanimously urged passage of the Mardis Bill to reduce intra state freight rates on Ohio coal. Speaker Rep S K Mardis cited discrimination against Ohio mines and pledged chamber support for reforms, noting prior Senate opposition and the need for readjustment.

Nelsonville Mardis Ohio Public Utilities Commission House Senate Cc. C. Sharp F. R. Jackson C. A. Stover Ralph Parks

Knights of Pythias Elect Semiannual Officers at Castle Hall

Valley Lodge observed its semi annual election of officers during a Wednesday Castle Hall meeting. Officers named include Will Harburger C C Francia Sanders Vo C Thurman Bishop M A Ed Howard prelate Pete Shough I G W E Clements O G. A year list adds Gilbert Smith K of R and 8 G W Pearce M of F W D Wolfe M of E Edward Bateman M of W Co W Monks was chosen trustee for three years.

Nelsonville Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Will Harburger C. C Francia Sanders Vo. C Thurman Bishop M. A Ed Howard Pete Shough I. G W. E. Clements O. G Gilbert Smith G. W. Pearce W. D. Wolfe Edward Bateman W. Co W. Monks

Death of W. T. Zinken Highlighted by Hunting Absence

Coshocton reports W. T. Zinken aged 73 died of a heart attack after going hunting Monday. His body was found yesterday in woodland east of the city by a search party member.

Coshocton W. T. Zinken

Nurse reports November public health activity

Miss Ethel Walker public health nurse reports November work hours nine in office and field totals, school visits, hospital transports, and patient services. Key areas include infant and child welfare, tuberculosis work, social service, and school nursing across Nelsonville.

Ethel Walker Nelsonville

Funeral services for Mrs Mary Crothers set Friday

Funeral services for Mrs Mary Crothers will be held Friday at 2 PM at the Christian Church in Nelsonville. The Rev K H McCorkle will conduct the service and burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville Mary Crothers The Christian Church Kk. H. McCorkle Greenlawn

Local Bridge Club Hosts Two Tables Wednesday Evening

Miss Corinne Kreppel entertained two tables of players at bridge Wednesday evening. Following the play, lunch was served. Mrs. Durward North held high score. Mrs. Stanley Briggs of Akron was an out of town guest.

Corinne Kreppel Durward North Stanley Briggs Akron

Loyal Woman's Class to Hold Annual Dinner Friday Noon

The Loyal Woman's Class of the Christian Church will hold its annual dinner Friday at noon at Mrs. Sam Starkey's home. Every member of the class is invited.

Loyal Woman's Class of the Christian Church Sam Starkey

Special Lodge Meeting Conveys Entered Apprentice Degree

Philodorian Lodge to confer the Entered Apprentice degree at a special meeting tonight at 7 o clock in the Masonic Temple.

Philodorian Lodge Masonic Temple

Riley and Jewett visit Columbus for medical care

Mr. and Mrs. John Riley and Bob Jewett spent Wednesday in Columbus with Mrs. Jewett who is receiving treatment for eye trouble in a Columbus hospital.

John Riley Bob Jewett Columbus

Lancaster Undertakers Meet Draws District Leaders

Mr and Mrs LE Stout attended a meeting of the undertakers association of the fifteenth district in Lancaster Tuesday evening with about 50 members present. The district covers four counties. Mr and Mrs L G Devore spent Wednesday in Columbus and Mr and Mrs William Morgan are in Columbus today and tomorrow. Mrs FE Cashdollar returns to Pittsburgh after the death of Mrs Mary Crothers. Mrs J L Wilson returned home from Columbus. Mrs Elsie Uhrig Cleveland visits with daughter Mrs John Zeller Jr. Mrs Ralph Henry, Mrs Delbert Davis and Misses Beth and Lucille Verity were Columbus visitors Tuesday.

LE. Stout Lancaster Undertakers, Association L. G. Devore Columbus William Morgan R. FE. Cashdollar Pittsburgh Mary Crothers J. L. Wilson Elsie Uhrig Cleveland John Zeller, Jr Ralph Henry Delbert Davis Beth and Lucille Verity

Social roast drawn at Kreppel residence Wednesday

C G Kreppel and Wilbur Jonag hosted a mixed gathering at Kreppel’s home Wednesday evening. A Black guest roast drew attendees Moot Maze Roy Maze William Bumgardner Aaron McNabb John Hall and Raymond Kreppel.

C. G. Kreppel Wilbur Jonag Moot Maze Roy Maze William Bumgardner Aaron McNabb John Hall Raymond Kreppel

Carsey Seeks New Trial in Athens County Case

O F Rowland representing Francis Carsey filed a motion for a new trial in Athens County Common Pleas Court after a December 8 manslaughter verdict in the death of Harry Thorpe. The court has not ruled yet. three days were allowed for petitioning.

Athens County Common Pleas Court O. F. Rowland Francis Carsey Athens Harry Thorpe Carsey

Chauncey Personal News From The Plains

Miss Eugenia Powers and Don Mohney of Cleveland were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Fred Nida at The Plains Elmer Nida of Columbus visited his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Fred Nida The Plains Mrs Marry Wallace and son Harley Mrs Richard West of Pomeroy and Mrs Joe Wallace and Mrs Sallie Johnson spent Tuesday in Columbus

Plains Eugenia Powers Jobs Don Mohney Cleveland Fred Nida the Plains Elmer Nida Columbus The Marry Wallace Harley Richard West Pomeroy Joe Wallace Sallie Johnson

Nelsonville visitors host on Sunday in The Plains area

The Misses Ellen and Grace Jones of Nelsonville were guests Sunday of Mrs. Thelma Linscott. Mr. and Mrs. William Moore of Wellston spend the winter months in The Plains at the home of Mrs. Joseph Evans. Harry Wallace and Herman Howard returned to Kirtland after a visit in The Plains. Adelphian Keaton of Columbus spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Keaton. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McCathran visited relatives in Columbus on Sunday.

Ellen and Grace Jones Nelsonville Thelma Linscott William Moore Wellston Plains Joseph Evans Harry Wallace Herman Howard Kirtland Adelphian Keaton Columbus Charles Keaton

Death calls Riley and Grimes kin to Chauncey

Mr and Mrs Allan Riley and son Allen of Amsterdam Mrs Ina Kille of Columbus and Mrs Rule Tes of Marion travel to Chauncey after death of William A Grimes.

Chauncey Allan Riley Zita Grimes Allen Riley Amsterdam Ina Kille Columbus Rule ‘Tes Marion William A. Grimes

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Boy Ohio Electric Company Work Farmers’ Institute Woman's Missionary Society C. H. Bartlett Chamber Walter Wolf C. E. Bennett H. H. Tier L. J. Eberle J. B. Preston H. H.ler C. B H. Bartlett Dr. C. E. Welch W. H. Parks J. L. Murphy Cecil Sha Hunter Stratton Bldg Nelsonvillery Goods Bo En’s Oxfords Tuckoffc Biggest and Best Stores Athens - Chauncey - Glouster Bridge Party America Ernc Bakos Pearl Eaton Harry Levant Manhattan Mary Bakos Miss Eaton Europe Edington Christmas Savings Club China Store OF Quality & Service Ralph McCathran
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