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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1928

Page

9

Local notes on visits and travel among Nelsonville residents

Miles Vandeburg returned home to Grand Rapids Michigan after a week with his parents Mr and Mrs M T Brandeppuis in Nelsonville. Harvines and J C Yates travel to Columbus for the annual banquet of state inhibition inspectors. Mrs Viola Keplar visits Columbus to be with her ill daughter. Mellie Smart from Murray City returns home for holidays to Barberton with her parents.

Miles Vandenburg Grand Rapids Mich M. T. Brandepuis Harvines J. C. Yates Columbus Viola Keplar Ugter Mellie Smart

Test for mine foremen and fire bosses held in Dew Hotel

Jerome Watson chief mine inspector from Columbus led a test for prospective foremen and fire bosses at the Dew Hotel in Nelsonville. Twenty-two men sat for the examination with Isaac Vaughn assisting. Papers are being graded in Columbus today and tomorrow.

Nelsonville Jerome Watson Columbus Dew Hotel Isaac Vaughn

Christmas Party Welcomes M F Club Members

Mrs Vaughn hosted the M F Club Christmas party at her home in Yellonville. A lighted tree displayed gifts for all and a two course dinner with holiday settings was served to members including Mrs Margaret Schentz and Mrs Hazel Katzenbach.

Yellonville Vaughn M. F. Club Margaret Schentz Hazel Katzenbach

Christmas Party at M. E. Church Planned in Nelsonville

The Sunday School of the M. E. Church in Nelsonville announces an old fashioned Christmas exercise this Friday at 7:80 o clock with music, recitations, and community orchestra selections. A large Christmas tree and decorations will greet attendees as the event is extended for all. Santa Claus arrival on the Public Square will delay the start from 7 to a later time.

Nelsonville M. E. Church Santa Claus

Local Ladies Named in Event Program

Mrs. Ruth Barber, Mrs. Anna Kont ner, Mrs. Nelle Warner, Mrs. Hazel Dunkle and Misses Helen Largent, Clara Keys, Anna Poposey, and Verna Hand are listed in the program lineup.

Ruth Barber Anna Kontner Nelle Warner Hazel Dunkle Helen Largent Clara Keys Anna Poposey Verna Hand

Funeral held for Mrs Belle Weymeuller at Asbury Church

Funeral services conducted at 1 45 p m Wednesday at Asbury Church for Mrs Belle Weymeuller were largely attended. Eudora Chapter 772 C E S of Nelsonville served as matron and conducted the service. Burial followed at Asbury beside her parents Mr and Mrs Silas Bilackburn.

Nelsonville Asbury Church Belle Weymeuller Eudora

Bates Funeral Rites Held at Family Residence

Funeral services for J. Wesley Bates were conducted Wednesday afternoon at the family residence by Rev. C. W. Hoffman. Hymns Jesus Lover of My Soul and Abide With Me were read and flowers adorned the service. Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville J. Wesley Bates C. W. Hoffman Jesus Greenlawn

W. B. A. Club to Host Christmas Party in Nelsonville

The W. B. A. Club meets in Nelsonville on Friday evening with Mrs. Bess Bland on Front Street. A gift exchange is planned as part of the Christmas party.

Nelsonville W. B. A. Club Bess Bland Front Street

Christmas Sermon at M E Church in Nelsonville

Sunday morning at 10 30 o clock Dr H J Holcombe superintendent of Athens District will be present and preach the sermon at the M E Church the quarterly conference session follows immediately all official members urged to attend

Nelsonville H. J. Holcombe Athens M. E

Bank Closed After Official Kills Self

The Amherst Savings and Banking Company in Amherst Lorain County was closed by the State Banking Department at the directors request after a bank run followed the suicide of director Jacob Baus Tuesday night.

Columbus U.P Amherst Savings and Banking Company Amherst Lorain County State Banking Department Jacob Baus Baus

Orchid Begins on Sunday in the Messenger serial

Eleanor Early presents Orchid the new Messenger serial about Ashtoreth a pretty stenographer who marries millionaire Hollis Hart famed as America’s eligible bachelor. The tale follows affection and discontent as orchids and love clash, with Monty English a persistent suitor and a Paris honeymoon.

New Messenger Eleanor Early Sunday Messenger Hollis Hart America Hart Hollis Ashtoreth Monty English John Sap New York Domincia Boston Paris Monty

Michigan opens new coliseum and ice arena tonight

In Ann Arbor Michigan the university unveils its new coliseum and ice arena with a hockey match between Michigan and Ontario Agricultural College. The arena has hosted student skaters for ten days ahead of the formal opening.

Ann Arbor Mich Michigan University Michigan Ontario Agricultural College

Stewart Farmer's Institute Awards Prizes at Ceremony

Prizes in money were awarded to poster and declamation contest winners at the Stewart Farmer's Institute in the high school auditorium. Winners include Earl Cray, Guysville. Rodney Petty, Green Valley. Wilma Frisby. Mary Louise Spurrier, Stewart. About 100 posters were shown and names like John Winner and Ruth Winner appeared among prize recipients.

Stewart Farmer's Institute T. H. Johnson County Farm Extension Earl Cray Guysville Rodney Petty Green Valley Wilma Frisby Mary Louise Spurrier Stewart John Winner Ruth Winner Charles Copeland Frances Norris M. M. Merrick H. R. McVay Neal Kyle Somerset Ralph Ladd Athens County Floyd de- Lashmutt Columbus

Mellon Defends Treasury Estimates on Floor

Secretary Mellon rejected Garner's charge that treasury estimates were wrong and said Garner based his statements on incorrect figures. Mellon asserted the treasury is responsible for its statements while Garner bears no accountability for his claims. Garner had urged Mellon to resign over the disputed figures.

Mellon Washington Dec U.S

Toothache Sends Executive on Air Trip

Alexis Felix Dupont Jr., vice president of I. du Pont De Nemours, flew by airplane from Wilmington to Philadelphia for dental care. He returned home, and the toothache was reported eased the same day.

Wilmington Del U.P Alexis Felix Dupont, Jr I. I. Duepont de Nemours Company Philadelphia

Fishermen blamed for Lake Erie fish shortage from U S Bureau official

Henry O'Malley commissioner of the U S Bureau of Fishery said fish supply in Lake Erie was reduced due to actions by U S fish companies in Cleveland Toledo Sandusky and other lake ports. He spoke from Washington on December 20.

Washington U.S Cleveland Toledo Sandusky Lake Erie Henry O'Malley U.S. Bureau of Fish Series

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