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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1925

Page

3

Nelsonville Merchants Hear Problems Discussed

The Nelsonville Retail Merchants Association met at the YMCA to hear Lowell Fess of the Ohio Retail Dry Goods Association discuss state retail interests and tax burden on tangible stock. Marion Credit Bureau secretary Mr. Hull urged Nelsonville to consider a local credit bureau and its potential benefits.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Retail Merchant's Association Lowell Fess Columbus Ohio Retail Dry Goods Association Federal Council of Ohio Retail Merchants Hull Marion Ohio Marion Credit Bureau

Willing Workers to Meet in Nelsonville

Nelsonville December 9 regular monthly business meeting of the Willing Workers class set to convene with members expected to discuss upcoming charity events and community projects.

Nelsonville

Church of Christ Election Meeting Set at Poplar Street

The Church of Christ will meet Thursday evening at the home of Mrs Lena Snowden on Poplar Street for officer elections. All members are required to be present as the meeting opens at seven o'clock.

Church of Christ Lena Snowden Poplar Street

Andrew Wolf Dies at 70 in Floodwood Area

Nelsonville notices the death of Andrew Wolf, 70, who passed away Tuesday at his home near Floodwood. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 1 PM at Haydenville church, with burial in Wolf Cemetery. His wife predeceased him, and five children survive: Mrs. Powers of Hartford New York, Mrs. Alten of New Plymouth, Mrs. Cook of Shawnee, Vance Wolf of Hartford New York, and Eugene Wolf at home.

Nelsonville Drew Wolf Floodwood Haydenville Wolf Cemetery Frank Powers Hartford N. Y John Alten New Plymouth Ernest Cook Shawnee Vance Wolf Eugene Wolf

Fire near Buchtel destroys six room dwelling

A blaze in Bessemer near Buchtel destroyed a six room house and its contents owned by Mrs. Dora Shreves at about 7 pm Tuesday. Officials cited defective wiring as the likely cause. Loss is about 3000 dollars and insured. Neighbors observed the flames from Nelsonville drawing crowds.

Nelsonville Dora Shreves Bessemer Buchtel

East School Bazaar and Entertainment Planned

East School to hold annual bazaar Friday December 11 at the East building. Afternoon program begins 2 o clock with Mother Goose Party First Grade Scenth in the Union Depot Fifth Grade On Christmas Eve Sixth Grade. Evening program starts 7 o clock featuring Land of Books Tom Thumb Wedding A New Fashioned Christmas The Christmas Crazy Claga and a Dream of Christmas with various grade performances.

Nelsonville East School Union Mrs. Baugh Miss Ervin Miss Johnson Miss Caldwell

Mender and Mills Wed in Lancaster Matrimony

Hubert H. Mender, son of Mr and Mrs Horace Mender of Nelsonville, married Wilmena Mills on December 3 in Lancaster. Miss Mills is the daughter of Mr and Mrs O Mills of Sugar Grove.

Nelsonville Hubert H. Mender Horace Mender City Lancaster Wilmena Mills

Rotary Club Seals Drive Presented By Parent Teacher Association

The annual sale of Christmas seals was presented to the Rotary club at its regular meeting last night by Carson L. Horton. After discussion, the matter was considered by club members.

Rotary Club Nelsonville Parent Teacher Association of Carson L. Horton

Board of Directors Referred for Action

A reference indicates the Board of Directors was referred for action on a pending matter. Details are incomplete in the fragment, but the directive implies oversight and decision by the board. Further text is needed to identify the organization, location, and specific action requested.

Board of Directors For Action

Philodorian Lodge Holds Annual Installation of Officers

Regular meeting of Philodorian Lodge No. 167 F F and A M at the Masonic temple on Monday evening. The annual installation of officers was observed. C L Stout served as installing officer. The imaster's degree was conferred.

Nelsonville Eudora Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Grace Kelch Violet Woodard Mary E. Bartlett Philodorian Lodge C. L. Stout

Social Dance to be Held at Red Men’s Hall

The Degree of jantas will hold a social dance in the Red Men’s hall on Thursday evening November 10.

Red Men’s Hall

Nelsonville Kiwanis delegation attends Glouster charter meeting

Fifteen members from Nelsonville attended the Glouster Kiwanis charter meeting. Doctor Rhodes praised the Glouster club and its preliminary program, predicting future success. Local entertainers and district officers’ addresses drew favorable comments.

Nelsonville Glouster Glouster Kiwanis Club Doctor Rhodes Glouster Club

Presbyterian church young peoples officer to speak at Athens luncheon

Miss Steinmetz, secretary of the New York Board of the Presbyterian church youth work, will speak in Athens next Sunday at 1 30 pm at the Hotel Berry. Her talks will cover Guilds and Boys Work in the church, with a luncheon planned for attendees.

Nelsonville

Reservations Open For Event Contact Mrs Bartlett

Readers planning to attend are asked to call Mrs C H Bartlett by noon Friday to secure reservations for the event.

Ople C. H. Bartlett

Local drive nears goal for funds to continue work

In Nelsonville on December 9 the Y M C A drive reports many delayed subscriptions arriving at the office. With pledges, the committee expects to complete the drive in a few days and directors applaud the strong public response to support ongoing work.

Y. M Nelsonville Fundso

Personal mentions from Columbus area visits and trips

Mrs. William Morgan spent Monday in Columbus. Wesley F. Colegrove and party spent Tuesday in Columbus on business. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Sines and their little son were in Columbus Tuesday. Floyd Duncan was a business visitor in Columbus Monday. William Deeds, Hocking Valley trainmaster of Columbus, spent Monday here on business. Martin Murphy was a Columbus business visitor Tuesday. Mrs. Alva Johnson spent Tuesday in Columbus.

William Morgan Columbus Wesley F. Colegrove Eperit Tuesiday Lawrence Sinesland Little Son Floyd Duncan William Deeds Hocking Valley Martin Murphy Alva Johnson

Seek New Type Buffalo Cattle Arrive in Kansas City

Thirty five head of Buffalo arrived from Pierre to be bred with Hereford cattle in Kansas City as part of an effort to produce a new beef cattle type.

Kansas City Pierre

Creomulsion Promises Relief for Persistent Coughs and Colds

A radio style ad touts Creomulsion as a two way remedy for persistent coughs and colds. It claims creosote neutralizes throat infection while soothing membranes and that the product supports recovery with a money back guarantee if relief is not seen after following directions.

Atlanta

Radio events delayed for rebroadcasts and vision demonstrations

Washington reports two winter radio promises likely postponed until after the new year. Laboratory work has prepared for BBC London rebroadcasts by the Radio Corporation of America, with demonstrations planned this month, but programs may not be heard for at least thirty more days.

Washington London Radio Corporation of America

Widow Alice Quigley Dies From Mantel Fire Burns

Mrs. Alice Quigley a 61 year old widow died from burns after a bottle ornament she dusted spilled liquid which lit from an open grate and set her clothing aflame in Columbus.

Columbus Alice Quigley

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