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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1926

Page

3

Qualities of Good Teachers Addressed in Nelsonville

Dr. A R Mead of Ohio Wesleyan spoke to Nelsonville teachers on the essential qualities of good teachers emphasizing both subject matter mastery and personality. He noted progress from Confucius to now and a joint responsibility of citizens, pupils, and teachers in education amid rapid scientific growth and moral challenges. He also outlined a football budget showing income 410 dollars, expenditures 205 dollars, balance 205 dollars.

Nelsonville A. R. Mead Ohio Wesleyan University Mead Orne Confucius Dr. Mead H. G. Wells

Three Deaths Reported in Nelsonville

Nelsonville reports the death of Abram Barber 78 at his home in Youngstown after a short illness. Born in England he lived in Nelsonville for decades and married Ellen Holland who died three years ago. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 pm conducted by Rev. Howearth with the body arriving Thursday afternoon and viewing at Steve Holland’s home until Friday. Barber leaves three stepchildren: Carolyn Holland Howell Youngstown Catherine Jones Columbus and Steve Holland Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Abram Barber Steve Holland Barber England Ellen Holland Youngstown Christian Church O. J. Howearth Eri Howell Carolyn Holland Catherine Jones Columbus

Infant Ernest Wilson Murray Dies in Nelsonville

Eight month old Ernest Wilson Murray, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Murrey of Detroit, died Tuesday at his grandparents home in Nelsonville. The family arrived from Detroit for the holidays, and the baby fell ill soon after. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Wilson residence conducted by Rev. O. J. Howearth. The parents also have a six year old daughter.

Nelsonville Ernest Wilson Murray Ernest Murrey Detroit E. H. Wilson Murray Wilson Home J. Howearth

Mamie Burford Dies After Short Illness In Nelsonville

Mamie Burford aged 38 died Tuesday at her sister Mrs Pearl Graham s home in Nelsonville after a brief illness. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 PM at Pilgrim Holiness Church with Rev Stucky officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery. She is survived by her father one son and three sisters.

Nelsonville Mamie Burford Pearl Graham Pilgrim Holiness Church Stucky Greenlawn

Nelsonville to Open 1927 Football Schedule at Home

Nelsonville has adopted the 1927 high school football schedule. The nine schedule lists five home games beginning with Glouster on October 1 and ending with Logan at home on the final date, as announced locally.

Nelsonville Glouster Logan

Missionary Convention Opens At Pilgrim Holiness Church

Nelsonville reports heavy attendance at the opening session of the missionary convention at the Pilgrim Holiness Church on Chestnut Street. Rev. R. T. Finch, general superintendent of foreign missions, described travels of over 87 000 miles and open doors for gospel work abroad. Lectures are poised to educate inspire and help all, with tonight focusing on miracles and answered prayer.

Nelsonville Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut Jtreet R. T. Finch Foreign Missions

Rotarians Stage Oratorical Contest in Nelsonville

The Rotary club held an oratorical contest at its regular meeting led by W H Badger J H Inderrieden and Stanley Mechem with orators chosen by lot. Fred Johnson won the prize a handsome aluminum pitcher. The club also announces its annual Christmas party next Monday evening.

Nelsonville W. H. Badger J. H. Inderrieden Stanley ‘'Mechem Rotary ‘Club Fred Johnson

Eastern Star officers installed in Columbus Madora Chapter

Mrs. Bessie F. Bolce, Columbus, grand secretary of Ohio Order of the Eastern Star, installed Madora Chapter No. 72 officers at the Masonic Temple Tuesday evening with about 125 in attendance. Dinner was served at 5 30 with Miss Boice assisted by Mrs. Mary E. Bartlett as marshal and Mrs. Royal Sprague, Athens, deputy grand matron of district twenty five, as chaplain. Officers installed include Worthy Matron Mary Bechtold Lines and Worthy Patron Ed C. Betts.

Bessie F. Bolce Columbus Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of Ohio Grand Esther General Grand Chapter Madora Masonic Temple Miss Boice Mary E. Bartlett Royal Sprague Athens

Eastern Star Chapter Celebrates New Matron and Staff

Visitors from Athens, Logan and Columbus attended as officers listed include Jennie Edgell and Adda Hohenadel. Mrs. Mary Davis chairs the Columbus hospital circle and received gifts for hospital work. A 30 year record marks mother and daughter co‑matron leadership for the first time. The late Louise Techtold’s ritual passed to Mrs. Sines.

Jennie Edgell Adda Hohénadel Velma Pritchard Adda Hawk Margaret Riley Stella Burnell Adelaide Huenefeld Hagel Katzenbach Ada Merle Gilbert Ruth Grace Roberts Esther Fern Parry Martha Julia Burnell Electa Letha Mills Nelle Dowler Sentinel Mable Steenrod Athens Logan Columbus Sprague Elma Hudson Irene Oson Marie Sprankel Harvey Clumbus Davis Masonic Home Hospital Springfield Boice Louise Techtold Sines

Williams Is Cleared After City Hearing

Nelsonville charge of driving while intoxicated dismissed after hearing before Mayor J L Eberle. Frank Williams had recently pleaded not guilty to the charge.

Nelsonville Frank Williams JL. J. Eberle Williams

Columbus Social News Notes Spanning Holidays

Mr and Mrs Jack Pearson, Mrs Dana Windon, Mrs T FE McFar land and Mrs Hellyer visited Columbus Tuesday. Mrs N Hill spent Tuesday and today in Columbus. Mrs Lucinda Springer traveled to Middletown Ohio to spend holidays with her daughter. Mrs C Sharpe was in Columbus Tuesday.

Jack Pearson Dana Windon T. FE. McFarland Hellyer Columbus N. Hill Lucinda Springer Middletown Ohio C. ©. Sharpe

Morris appoints 100 men for Louisville detective bureau

Riley Morris, formerly of Glouster, announced in Athens that he will appoint one hundred men to represent the William J. King detective bureau from Louisville. He invites capable men aged 25 to 55 to contact him at the Oregon Hotel in Louisville for job details.

Riley Morris Glouster William J. King Louisville Athens Morris Oregon Hotel First Chestnut Street

Ohio University Glee Club Plans Two Day Trip

The men's glee club of Ohio University will tour Parkersburg and Marietta for two days on February 15 and 16. The Parkersburg concert is set to be under Lions Club sponsorship and the Marietta program will be for high school students.

Parkersburg Marietta Ohio University Lion's Club

Pearl Tedrow Dies at 45 in Vin ton County

Pearl Tedrow aged 45 died at 9 30 Monday night at his Union Ridge home in Vin ton county from paralysis. The funeral will be held Thursday at Hebbardsville church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs E F Tedrow of the same place his widow two young children at home and a daughter Mrs Blanche Green of Athens.

Albany Pearl Tedrow Union Ridge Vinton County Hebbardsville Church E. F. Tedrow Blanche Green Athens

Kiddies Party At Athens YMCA Brightens Evening

More than 250 children ages three to fourteen enjoyed a YMCA of the university hosted party in the women's gymnasium. Activities included games like Cat and Mouse and Tag, storytelling, and a Santa Claus visit with gifts. Sigma Alpha Iota provided Christmas carols and the event ended with festive slides.

Athens Santa Claus Sigma Alpha Iota

Two New College Songs Presented at Ohio University

Professors C C Robinson and Charles D Giauque introduced two new college songs to Ohio University students as a 32 page folio titled Songs of Ohio University went on sale after convocation at 9 40 this morning. Most songs in the collection were written by university faculty and affiliates.

C. C. Robinson Department of Music Charles D. Giauque Ohio University

Musicians to Perform at First Christian Service in Chauncey

In Chauncey the First Christian church Friday service will feature Rev. Roberts with Mrs. Roberts at the piano. Mr. Roberts will present a Christmas season musical program Monday evening and also deliver a sermon. The public is invited to the 7 o clock event.

Chauncey First Christian Church Fr. Roberts

Local residents attend basketball game in Pomeroy

Hannah Hunter Haset McDonald eith Zimmerman Francis Colley Char le McDonald and Howard McDonald from The Plains attended a basketball game in Pome roy Saturday evening.

Chauncey Hannah Hunter Haset McDonald Eith Zimmerman Francis Colley Charle McDonald Howard McDonald the Plains Pomeroy

Millfield Parents Visit East and West Side Schools

Fifty four parents of Millfield pupils toured the East and West Side school rooms in December, sparking broad interest in the Millfield schools.

Chauncery Millfield

Local Residents Attend Weekend Visits

Mr and Mrs Herry Nichols of Athens were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Nichols Miss Mildred Hixon visited Miss Carrie Bryan in Factory H J Metonald employed in Pomeroy spent Sunday at home Mrs George Shaner of Millfield and Mr and Mrs John Shaner of Corning spent Monday and Tuesday nearby communities were cited in social notes.

Herry Nichols Athens W. (. Nichols Mildred Hixon Factory Carrie Bryan H. J. Metonald Pomeroy George Shaner Millfield Mand John Shaner Cornin

Freshman Council to Meet Thursday at Ohio University

Social activities of men and women students on the Ohio University campus will be reported and discussed at a meeting of the Freshman Council tomorrow evening at 7 30 in the Men's Union. Election of officers for this year will take place at the meeting.

Ohio University

Roxanna Petroleum to Build Major Toledo Oil Depot

Roxanna Petroleum plans a 2 million dollar Toledo facility one of the midwest’s largest oil depots with large tanker docks and massive storage tanks to be constructed.

Toledo Middlewest Roxanna Petroleum Company

Unsightly Skin Eruptions Gone in Three Days

Promote Peterson's Ointment as a quick cure for skin pimples with a 35 cent box. Claims rapid healing and social confidence return within a few days.

Peterson

Residents visit Lancaster on Tuesday

Mr. and Mrs Arthur Burchfield hosted a gathering with Mrs. Clarence Stage Mrs. Dessie Sickles and Mrs. Russell McHarg as the Lower Plains group spent Tuesday in Lancaster.

Arthur Burchfield Clarence Stage Dessie Sickles Russsell McHarg Lower Plains Lancaster

Services Held for E W Boring in Chauncey

Chauncey obituary notes E W Boring 73 died after short illness of double pneumonia at son Fred Borne’s Floodwood home. Funeral Monday at The Plains Methodist Episcopal church with Rev Frederick Brown assisted by Rev Tra P Day. Burial in Greenlaws cemetery. Survived by three sons Harley Athens Charlie The Mains and five daughters Corda Whetstone The Plains Millie Tillie Athens state hospital Gladys and Myrtle at home.

Chauncey RE. W. Boring Plains Methodist Episcopal Church Frederick Brown Tra P. Day Greenlaws Boring Fred Borne Floodwood

Meeting Notes Highlight Ebon Gilles Pie Leadership

The article records Ebon Gilles pie leadership with Miss Vandyke receiving the traveling picture for the largest attendance by pupils and parents. Dennis and Gerald McDaniel, sons of Mr and Mrs H C McDaniel, gave readings. Future meetings move to the third Monday each month. Professor S H Bins from Athens spoke at the gathering.

Sion Ebon Gillespie Ftr Vandyke Dennis Gerald McBanter H. C. McDaniel S. H. Bins Athens

Millfield P T A Holds Monthly Meeting

Chauncey December 1 The Millfield Parent-Teacher Association held its monthly meeting Monday evening at the Millfield Christian church. The business session covered routine reports and upcoming events.

Chauncey Millfield Parent-Teacher Association Millfield Christian Church

Bliss Quintet Contested Game Hints Bobcat Strain

The Bliss quintet battle continues as Bobcat regulars Williams Macklin Bonifield and Sayles may have been overworked in last night’s game with the Bucks leaving the lineup possibilities unclear.

Bucks Bobcat Wiliams Macklin Bonifield Sayles

Georgia Tech to Host Bobcats in Christmas Series Opener

The report notes Georgia Tech faces the Bobcats in the first game of a Christmas series. The game is scheduled for the night at 7:30. The article hints at league timing and ongoing season context.

Waiston Ag Ra Noth Georgia Tech Bobcats

Sore Throat Relief Claims and Quick Cure Mentioned

A fragmented ad promotes rapid sore throat relief with a physician endorsed remedy called Thoxine. It claims quick action within minutes and offers a money back guarantee through druggists.

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Ohio Wesleyan Mvember Portsmouth Gallipolis Jackson Wellston Abraham Barber Mamil Burford Nelsonvills Glee Club Yw.c.a Kinnies Parents VII School Leva Board OF Educa Justices OF Peace Benjamin Franklin Franklin Kryptok Jewelers & Optometrists Kaelin’s E. W. Boring Villsfield P. T. A Wilson Brothers Relsonvifle Furniture O Sperry & Wornstaff TME National Refining CO Cleveland THE Auto Tire & Gas CO. Cor Chestnut & Harper Sts Balelni Bliss Quintet Nelsonville, O Kristmas First National Bank
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