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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1928

Page

3

Funeral services for Mrs Belle Weymueller held in Columbus

Funeral events set for Belle Weymueller include short services at Held Funeral Parlors Columbus, then procession to Ashbury Church for 1 45 o clock services led by Eastern Star past matron of Akudora Chapter 72 OES. Burial beside parents Silas and unknown Clackburn at Asbury Cemetery.

Nelsonville Belle Weymueler Dvaursons Avenue Columbus C. A. Stover Fort Street Ashbury Church Eastern Star Weymueller Akudora QO. BE Eudora Asbury Cemetery Silas Clackburn

Birthday celebration honors Mrs. Lora Wood

Mr. and Mrs. William Wood hosted a Saturday night party for their daughter-in-law Mrs. Lora Wood turning twenty three. Guests from Columbus Chauncey Lancaster and many others attended and gifts were given as lunch was served.

William Wood Lora Wood Clarence Wood Columbus Ben Smith Chauncey Charles McGinnis Owen Lancaster Marie Scott Ella Linton Dorothy Ruscoe Haas Blanche Barrows Sylvia Pedigo Jessie Coakley Flossie Coope Jessie Smith Bessie Bland Lizzie Hallett Susie Mellinger Nora Weiss Lulu Williams Dora Bussey Mildred Ada Alberta Annabelle Lucille Robert Scott Maxine Coepe Pauline Wood

Past Councilors of the Daughters of America Meet Thursday

The Past Councilors of the Daughters of America will meet Thursday evening for a gathering featuring a gift exchange and dinner. Members are asked to bring their favorite dish to share.

The Daughters of America

Public Square Decorated for Christmas in Nelsonville

The Public Square in Nelsonville was fully decorated for Christmas by the Retail Merchants' Association. Red and green lights surround the standard poles, laurel wraps the supports, Christmas trees line the curb, and the fountain is encircled by a light chain, with festive store windows and fronts aglow.

Retail Merchants’ Association

Past Chiefs of Pythian Sisters Plan Christmas Meeting

The Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters will hold their Christmas gathering tonight at 7 o'clock hosted by Mrs. Robert Eddy.

Pythian Sisters Robert Eddy

Frieda Glover Weds Leon Lenox in Denver Union

Miss Frieda Glover formerly of Nelsonville and Amesville married Leon Lenox of Denver Colorado in a November 4 ceremony at the home of E M Keister. Rev Hart performed the rites. They will reside at 144 West Third Avenue Denver Colorado.

Elbert Wilson Emanuel Keister Harry Fisher Bess Gloria Walter Keister Ione Elsie Keister Ecouple West Third Avenue Denver Colo

Sunday School Pot-Luck Supper Hosted by Mrs Williams

Mrs John Williams of 707 Poplar Street will host Tuesday evening’s Sunday School class gathering led by teacher Mrs Monks. A gift exchange will occur and a white gift offering will be collected for the Old Peoples Home and the Children's Home at Wethington.

John Williams Poplar Street Monks Old Peoples

Love Pirates of Hawaii to Be Staged by Junior High

Nelsonville notes a musical comedy in two acts to be performed by 60 Junior High School students under Miss Margaret Williamson. The show titled Love Pirates of Hawaii will open Wednesday at 8 pm. tickets are selling well, with no reserved seats.

Nelsonville Margaret M. Williamson

Nelsonville Elks Lodge Holds Regular Meeting Tonight

A regular meeting of Nelsonville Lodge No. 543 B. P. O. Elks is scheduled for this evening at 7 30 oclock.

Nelsonville Lodge No. 543 B. P. O. Elks

York Grange Meeting Includes Degree Work

York Grange No 2436 will hold a regular meeting Friday night December 21 at the Oak Grove School House. The first and second degrees will be exemplified.

York Grange Oak Grove

Boy Scout Troop 45 Meets Wednesday at Y M C A

A special meeting of Boy Scout troop No 45 is scheduled at the Nelsonville YMCA Wednesday at 6 o'clock. Scoutmaster Lewis Powell urges all members to attend.

Nelsonville Y. M C. A Lewis Powell

Local residents visit Columbus for several days

Mrs. Will Pearce Mrs. Walter Wilson Mrs 8S S Steenrod and Mrs Carl Gibson spent the day in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Ralph Henry spent yesterday and today in Columbus. Mrs William Morgan spent Monday in Columbus. She accompanied home Billy Fisher who has spent the past two weeks here.

Will Pearce Walter Wilson S. Steenrod Carl Gibson Columbus Ralph Henry William Morgan Billy Fisher

Influenza Cases Rise in Athens Area

Nineteen new influenza cases were reported to the Athens County Health Office this morning, bringing the total to 25 since Saturday. Nine new cases are in Athens city and ten are from Buchtel, officials said.

Athens County Athens Buchtel

Elizabeth Zane Dew DAR Holds December Meeting

The Eliza beth Zane Dew Chapter DAR met at the American Legion Home on December 15 with eighteen members. Esther Ellen Patton spoke on What America Means To Me and Mrs W H Weigand presented Women in the Making of America. President general's message was read by Mrs W H Heaton. next program January 19.

Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of the American Revolution American Legion Roll Call Esther Ellen Patton America W. H. Weigand W. H. Heaton D. A. R. Magazine

Christmas Exchange Party at W E A Hall

A Christmas exchange party will be held at the W. E. A. Hall on Wednesday evening at 7 o clock for all members and Juniors. Each participant should bring a gift not exceeding 10 cents in value.

W. E. A. Hall

Sunday guests entertain at Amesville and Zanesville

Mr and Mrs Ralph Henry hosted a gathering with Mr and Mrs C D Henry Harry Henry from Amesville, Mr and Mrs Pat Lochary from Pomeroy, and Wilbur Henry of Zanesville as Sunday visitors.

Ralph Henry C. D. Henry Harry Henry Amesville Pat Lochary Pomeroy Wilbur Henry Zanesville

Funeral Services for Wesley Bates in Nelsonville

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 PM at the home of his daughter Mrs. P. W. Hickman 248 West Washington Street. Burial will take place at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Wesley Bates P. W. Hickman West Washington Street Greenlawn

State Examination for mine foremen set at Dew Hotel

Nelsonville December 18 state examination for mine foremen and fire bosses will be held Wednesday at the Dew Hotel. The examination will open at o'clock a.m.

Nelsonville Dew Hotel

Commissioners Conclude 1928 Sessions in Athens County

No resolutions were passed at the Athens County Commissioners meeting Monday as they wrapped up old business for 1928. The board will reconvene on January 7, 1929, with a new budget to guide the year.

Athens County Commissioners

R. E. Brannon Dies in Chattanooga

Dr C C Butt reports the death of his uncle R E Brannon in Chattanooga Tennessee yesterday morning. The Nelsonville area recalls Brannon as a former resident who revisited the town. A niece Mrs A L Barker resides here. Brannon, Civil War veteran, was honored posthumously at Chickamauga Park through late Congressman Charles Grosvenor's efforts.

C. C. Butt Chattanooga, Tenn Nelsonville R. E. Brannon Chattanooga Tenn Mr. Brannon A. L. Barker Charles Grosvenor Athens Chickamaugua Park

Sprague Taxi Line Sold to Partner

Arthur Bud Sprague, former part owner of Sprague Day Taxicab, will accompany J. D. Brown of Bank of Athens on a Miami vacation as chauffeur. The local cab business was sold to Pearl Day after ten years of Sprague ownership. Sprague plans to return in April with future work undecided.

Arthur Bud) Sprague Sprague Day J. D. Brown Bank of Athens Miami Fla Mr. Sprague Mr. Brown South Sprague Athens Pearl Day George Lance McArthur Day

Markets Columbus Produce Quotations from Sales to Dealers

California lemons sold in boxes to retailers quoted at 7 dollars per box and 3.50 per box for perhaps smaller lots. Market notes record citrus prices in Columbus as wholesalers report figures for dealer purchases.

Columbus Lemons California

Railroad extension plan denied by ICC

The Interstate Commerce Commission refused permission to build two extensions linking the Youngstown steel district with the Ohio River, affecting the Pittsburgh Lisbon and Western Railroad Company.

Washington U.P Youngstown Ohio River Pittsburgh, Lisbon and Western Railroad Company Interstate Commerce Commission

Grain and Market Prices Reported in Busy Trading Day

Cash grain closes show wheat around 1.42 to 1.43, oats steady near 66 to 67 cents, and barley at 66 to 67 cents. Livestock and dairy values noted with corn, timothy, alfalfa, and hay prices listed alongside eggs and butter market figures.

U. P Alsuke Britter

Cincinnati Livestock Prices and Market Summary

Cincinnati livestock receipts show hogs at various weight ranges with bids from 6.50 to 9.15 per cwt and packers paying up to 9.15. Cattle receipts total 300 with calves 250. market steady. Beef steers 9.50 to 13.00, cows 6.50 to 9.69, vealers 12.00 to 14.50. heavy calves 9.00 to 14.00. Sheep receipts 100. market strong with top fat lambs 14.00, fat lambs 12.50 to 14.00, cull lambs 7.00 to 11.00, fat ewes 4.50 to 6.50.

Cincinnati

Cincinnati Produce Butter Prices Steady Across Grades

Butter values hold steady with creamery tablets at 49 to 50 cents. Packing stock lists No 1 at 35 cents No 2 at 2 dollars 0 cents No 3 at 25 cents butter fat 2 3 53 cents. Fresh gathered extra firsts 44 cents Co firsts 40 cents seconds 35 cents nearby ungraded 42 cents.

Cincinnati

Chicago produce price receipts and butter classifications

Butter receipts cited as 9,491 titbs with standards 484c firsts 45c 47c seconds 43c 44c extras 44c and extra firsts 48c. Receipts list 7,264 cases with ordinaries 30c 36c firsts 38c 40c seconds 24c 28c extras 41c 42c.

Chicago

Pittsburgh Produce Poultry and Eggs Prices

Live poultry prices for hens roosters and turkeys listed with ranges. Dressed poultry includes hens and Butter prints, eggs shown as fresh and current receipts with price points. Local quantities and varying units appear in the OCR fragment from Pittsburgh market listings.

Pittsburgh Ohio

Wrigley in Stable Condition After Fremont Auto Crash

A. C. Wrigley president of Wrigley Bros. Printing and general manager of the Fremont Daily News, remained unchanged 72 hours after being struck by an auto driven by Harold J. Deal, 21, a Fremont motion picture operator.

Fremont U.P A. C. Wrigley Wrigley Bros. Printing Company Fremont Daily News Harold J. Deal

Cleveland Produce price list for poultry and eggs

Butter extras from 49 to 48 4 cents per pound. Eggs range from 34 to 46 cents for ordinaries and pullets. Poultry express stock includes fowls 27 28 cents and Leghorns 20 22 cents, heavy springers 28 29 cents, ducks 25 26 cents, old cocks 17 18 cents. Turkeys 38 to 40 cents. Sar poultry selling at one cent a pound under express stock.

Cleveland Poultry Express

New York Produce Markets Report Butter and Egg Prices

Butter steady with receipts 8 138, creamery extras 50 to 51 63. Eggs firm at 50 to 53 cents for nearby white fancy, 30 to 49 cents for mixed whites, 30 to 41 1 2 cents for fresh firsts, 32 to 45 cents for western whites, 34 to 50 1 2 cents for Pacific coast, browns 31 to 53 cents.

New York Pacific Coast

Night football prep by Oklahoma A. and M.

Officials at Oklahoma A. and M. allocate 3000 to equip the football field for evening practice and games next fall.

Oklahoma A. and

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