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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1924

Page

3

Nelsonville Births Reported for November 1924

Birth notices from Nelsonville and York ship list the month of November 1924 announcements. Parents include Ralph and Adda Williams, Ethel Matheny, Luch and Marie Stephens, Charles Parnea Sherley, Foster and Helen Cullum, Benjamin and Imogilenicki, Henry and Nan Masper, Fred and Ida Barber, Gail Barber, Albert and North Harley, Dora Black, Daniel and Sinie Vancake, Emma Rife, William and Dora Ervin.

Nelsonville Yorkship CC. C. Buttsjoys Ralph Adda Wolliam Ethel Matheny Luch Marie Stephens Charles Parnea Sherley Foster Jlen Cullum Benjamine Im Zgilenicki Henry Nanmasper Fred Ida Mayy Gail Barber Albert North Harley Dora Black Daniel Sinie Vancake Emma Rife William Dora Ervin

Kiwanis Club Hosts Gracious Regime Meeting at YMCA

Kiwanis members enjoyed a good program during a Wednesday night meeting at the YMCA. The special committee led by Reverend Mor presented its first program. Grotto minstrels members A. Gaa and Andrew Merk performed a fifteen minute musical number. John J. Mley of Athens delivered the airing address as the speaker of the evening.

Kiwanis Club Reverend Mor Kles A. Gaa Andrew Merk Grotto Minstrels Kiwanians Aker John J. Mley Athens

Social at New Tedwood School Friday Evening

A social is planned at New Tedwood School on Friday evening November 12 at 7 o clock. Members are invited to attend.

New Tedwood

East Parent-Teachers Association Plans Friday Meeting

The East Parent-Teachers Association will meet Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the East school. The association thanks all who generously contributed to its recent bazaar.

East Aloo

Local News Briefs From Ohio Pastoral District

Afax Hoskins son of Mr and Mrs E Inboden has been very ill with appendicitis but shows signs of a rapid recovery this morning. Mrs Henry Stover returns to Lancaster after a visit with her son C R Over and family. Mr Graham spent Wednesday and day in Dayton. Joe Brickles made a business visit.

Henry Stover Lancaster C. Rover

Trainmaster William Morgan Visits New Straitsville

William Morgan a local trainmaster was a business visitor at New Straitsville on Wednesday. Mrs C A Stover spent Wednesday in Columbus.

William Morgan New Straitsville

Miner Hiorace Covert Dies In Bloodwood Mine Collapse

Hiorace Covert 27 was instantly killed Wednesday by a state fall at New York Mine No. 26 in Bloodwood. His body was taken to Stout's undertaking parlors for burial preparations. He lived in Imperial. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 pm from his residence, conducted by Reverend Howearth. He leaves a wife a four year old daughter his parents and two siblings.

Hiorace Covert New York Bloodwood Stout Covert Imperial Howearth

Millfield Man Dies in Hunting Accident

Theodore Knight aged 29 shot himself while hunting near his Millfield home. His body was brought to Stout's for burial preparations and transported to the late residence this morning.

Theodore Knight Millfield Stout's

Ola Pearson Dies After Prolonged Illness At Home

Ola Pearson 75 died at his Longstreth residence after a long illness. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 20 a m at the home with burial in Carbon Hill. He is survived by his wife and several children.

Ola Pearson Longstreth Carbon Hill

Hale Freed On Board Bill Charge

John S. Hale a traveling salesman of Zanesville was arraigned before Mayor Lax on a board bill charge filed by Asbury McCombs. Hale paid 7.50 to cover the delinquent board and 8.60 in costs. the case was dismissed.

John S. Hale Zanesville Lax Asbury McCombs Hale

Calentine Pleads Guilty in Mayor’s Court

Henry Calentine pleaded guilty to assault and battery charged by Clarence Badwell in Mayor's court on Wednesday. He was fined one dollar plus costs.

Henry Calentine Clarence Badwell

Auxiliary Elected Officers at Glenford Dugan Post

At the regular meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary of Glenford Dugan Post American Legion, officers for the coming year were elected. President Miss Irma Wilson, first vice Mrs Frank Jackson, second vice Mrs G K Robinson, secretary Mrs J C D Adamson, treasurer Mrs Edith Stiers, chaplain Mrs Anna Lowden, sergeant at arms Loretta Northrop.

Woman's Auxiliary Glenford Dugan Post American Legion Irma Wilson Frank Jackson G. KR. Robinson J. CD. Adamson Edith Stiers Anna Lowden Loretta Northrop

Women’s Auxiliary Packs Comfort Bags for Dayton Soldiers

The Woman's Auxiliary to the American Legion is busily packing comfort bags for soldiers at the Dayton hospital. All members are asked to contribute, call Miss Fanny Mulligan for particulars.

Woman's Auxiliary American Legion Dayton Hospital Fanny Mullican

Nelsonville Plans Christmas Tree On Public Square

Nelsonville will place a community Christmas tree on the public Square next week under the American Legion. Community services are set for Christmas Eve with the Woman's Auxiliary decorating the tree and leaving decorations at Adamson's clothing store. The tree arrives next Wednesday.

Nelsonville American Legion Woman's Auxiliary Adamson

Art Exhibit Opens at New High School with Music Night

Interest grows over the art exhibit in the new high school building. A Nelsonville ladies quartet and the high school orchestra performed last night marking the first public showing of the orchestra led by Miss Velma Young. Short programs run nightly at 7, with viewing tonight Friday and Saturday evenings and Saturday afternoon.

Nelsonville Ladies’ Quartet Lancaster Lefever Bay Whitlatch Velma Young

August Belmont Dies In New York At 78

International financier and sportsman August Belmont Jr died from cellular inflammation after surgery on his right arm. Funeral arrangements were being completed in New York on December 11.

August Belmont New York

Akron lawmaker and senator-elect seeks divorce

George F. E. Lauby state representative and future U S senator elect and Akron College of Chiropractic head has filed for divorce from Myrtle E. Lauby charging unwarranted jealousy as the reason.

Akron George FE. Lauby Akron College of Chiropractic Myrtle E. Lauby

Salvation Army to Use Ath ens Opera House Temporarily

The Salvation Army may use Ath ens opera house as a temporary meeting place after the State Department of Industrial Relations outlined requirements. Seat capacity must drop to 360 and entrances to the building including the stage must be closed. balcony use is banned. gas stove venting and an extra west side exit and fire escape are required before approval.

Salvation Army Athens Opera House Romine State Department of Industrial Relations Opera House

Divorcee Seeks Interest Protection in Land Deal

In a terse plea, a man named Jie agrees to spend 81.00 and four months of labor to repair a house in exchange for an interest in land. He asks that his interest be protected in the divorce proceeding.

Alex Jie

Peddlers Busy Across Ohio Catching Holiday Trade

Columbus December 11. Ohio faces a surge of peddlers and itinerant vendors selling holiday goods door to door. George W. Sheridan of the Ohio Council of Retail Merchants warns many are temporary workers using Christmas rush to misrepresent and swindle buyers. He urges public caution and thorough scrutiny of door to door merchandise.

Columbus Ohio George W. Sheridan Ohio Council of Retail Merchants Sheridan

Encouraged Son to Sell Liquor Drives Divorce Suit

Alex Watona sues Giza Watona for divorce alleging bootlegging tore apart their two year marriage. He claims Giza forced traffic to firewater, sent his two daughters away to a West Virginia mine, and favored her own children over his. He cites money disputes over land and house.

Alex Watona Giza Geney Ales Alex Hollister West Virginia Glen Gisa Esek

Why Nobody Likes a Person With Stained Teeth

An advertisement claims stained teeth hurt appearance and success but promises quick whitening with Bleachodent Combination. It describes a mild solvent and paste that remove stains without harming enamel and names several pharmacies as retailers.

Cline's Tiibaon’s BE. Ro Lash

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