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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1928

Page

8

Postmaster Advises Early Christmas Card Mailing

Special bulletins from the Postoffice Department urge early mailing and proper wrapping and addressing of Christmas cards. Postmaster F R Jackson notes that mailing in batches of ten or more should be done at least two weeks in advance. Cards within one day’s travel should go by December 26, three days travel by December 16, and more distant points by December 14. Parcels for local delivery should be mailed by December 21.

Nelsonville Postoffice Department F. R. Jackson Jackson

Kenneth June pleads not guilty on non-support charge

Kenneth June, a Dayton man brought to Nelsonville by Police Chief Jack Pearson, pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Mayor L. J. Eberle on a non-support charge filed by his wife. Held on a $1,000 bond, he could not post and was moved to county jail with transportation by Peter Barrows. A separate item notes Women’s Day services at the Christian Church Sunday evening with Rev. K. H. McCorkie delivering the message and special music.

Kenneth June Nelsonville Dee Dayton Jack Pearson L. J. Eberle Peter Barrows The Christian Church K. H. McCorkie

Dog License Tags Ready for Distribution in Nelsonville

Nelsonville reports 19239 dog license tags are ready for distribution. Peter Barrows of West Column Street announces owners may apply at his residence to obtain tags for family pets.

Congress Senate Washington Senator Phipps Colorado Congressman Swing California Pittman Nevada McNary Oregon Hiram Johnson Nelsonville Dec Peter Barrows Columbus Street

Farmers two day meet closes at Connett Church

York Farmers Institute wraps up a two day session at Connett Church Nelsonville with state speakers Chester Strong and Mrs. Thomas P White. The declamation contest featured York Township school children while 4 H club members received certificates and county fair funds. The event opened with mayor L J Eberle presiding and closed after a funeral adjournment earlier in the day.

Nelsonville York Farmers’ Institute Connett Chester Strong MacConnellville Thomas P. White Hooker York Township White L. J. Eberle Malone T. H. Johnson Strong

Local 4-H Demonstrations Highlight Farm and Domestic Arts

The New Marshfield school 4-H class under Mr. Barker performed farm safety tests and discussed the European corn borer. County Agent T. H. Johnson awarded prizes in Farm Products and Home Products displays. Thursday night the one act plays The Neighbors and The Ugly Duckling were staged by a cast led by Bessie Warehime and George Brady, with officers elected for next year: Earl White president, George Brady vice president, Blanche Malone secretary, Kenneth Kinnear treasurer.

Bessie Warehime George Brady Katherine Warehime Marie Warehime Faye Carlin Faith Kinneer Kenneth Kinneer Lena Whitmore Ethel Seenes Mildred Wend Estella Cage George Rutledge Mrs. Malone Earl White Blanche Malone Mable Sampson Ernest Hoskins James McClain

Eli Matheny Dies at 71 in Nelsonville Farm Home

Nelsonville Dec 8 Eli Matheny 71 longtime local resident died at his home on a farm near Haydenville after a brief illness. He formerly ran a plumbing shop in Nelsonville before moving to Cleveland years ago and recently bought a farm near Haldenville. He was a member of Philodor-

Jan Lodge and Family Funeral in Haydenville Church

Jan Lodge of Nelsonville leaves a wife four daughters five sons mother and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 11 o clock at the Haydenville Church with burial at Logan.

Jan Lodge A. M Nelsonville Haydenville Church Logan

Plains High School Notes Highlight Local Activities

THE PLAINS. The high school heard Mr Humphrey speak on Opportunities at Chapel. Miss Clara Stalder to represent the school at the County Declamation test December 5 in Athens. The Argumentation Class heard Miss Bean lecture on county debate questions. Two educational films shown during Thanksgiving vacation. Community Literary Society to meet December 10 at 7. High School Literary Society organized. officers Mae McCullough president Marian Whetsone vice president Maxine Howard secretary Wendell Moore critic. Whisker growing contest for juniors and seniors next week. Mr Root to judge with prizes for top three. Advanced manual training class begins new projects making cedar chests drop leaf tables library tables and book cases.

the Plains Humphrey Chapel Thomas A. Edison Henry Ford Harvey Firestone John Burroughs Clara Stalder Prince of Peace Athens Miss Bean Community Literary Society High School Literary Society Mae McCullough Marian Whetstone Maxine Howard Wendell Moore Root

Logan Gh Amici Club Dinner Then Bridge Evening

Logan Gh Amici Club members enjoyed a Thursday dinner at the Depot Inn and then attended bridge at Mrs. Harry Thomas home. Venus chapter of the Order of Eastern Star to observe Past Matrons and Past Patrons Night at the Masonic hall with miltitary work demonstration and refreshments afterward. Tourist club members hosted a Thursday afternoon gathering at East Second street home of Mrs. Carlton S. Bright with a dinner following a program on Islands Wear Africa presented by Mrs. J McManigal focusing on Madeira.

Amici Club Depot Inn Thurssday Harry Thomas Logan Venus Order of Eastern Star Masonic Hall Memtoers Carlton S. Bright East Second Street Africa J. ©. McManigal Maderia

Easter club entertainments draw large bridge crowd

Canaries and Cape Verde society notes describe Robt tuning piano and Miss Elsie Martin event. Guests at Sans Souci club held at Easterling clubhouse for bridge and card games. Mrs W ent L Shurness and Mrs John White top bridge scores. Russell Berling led in other games. Mrs M HW Cherrington hosted many attendees with seventeen bridge tables and one rock table participation.

Canaries Cape Verde Robt Tulked Eegall Suesta Elsie Martin Jevents W.]ent L. Shurness John White Russell Berling M. HW. Cherrington Sans Souci Club Rock Clark

Funeral Services for Mrs. Mary Crathers Held

Nelsonville reports funeral services for Mrs. Mary Crathers at the Christian Church with Rev. K H Mc Corkle officiating. Hymns included Rock of Ages Beautiful Isle and It Is Well with My Soul. Burial followed at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Christin Church Mary Crathers K. H. McCorkle Tillie Hai Ralph Howe Greenlawn

Miners to Address Mass Meeting at Moose Hall

Dee 8. Pavia Towler of Pennsylvania, an active coal field worker for United Mine Workers of America, is slated to address a mass meeting of miners at Moose Hall on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

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