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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1929

Page

3

Griest Speaks on Creating Community Spirit at Nelsonville

J W Griest led a merchants institute at the Nelsonville High School Auditorium, detailing advertising and community assets. Stores closed 8 to 9 am for clerks and employees to attend, with over 200 at early meetings and a final public session planned with the Parent-Teacher Association.

Nelsonville J. W. Griest Merchants’ Institute Retail Merchants Association Griest Parent-Teach Association Institute

Funeral services for Thomas Davis in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Feb 6 Funeral services for Thomas Davis 68 who died Sunday at his Columbus home will be held this evening at 7 30 at the residence 169 Hayden Avenue The body will be brought to Nelsonville Wednesday morning for burial at Greenlawn He is survived by his widow a son and daughter a sister Mrs William Robertson and five brothers Elias Willis Ebon Columbus Charles of Washington D C and Delbert of Nelsonville

Nelsonville Thomas Davis Columbus Hayden Avenue Greenlawn Davis William Robertson Elias Willis Ebon Charles Washington, D. C Delbert

Maze Named Temporary Lineman in Nelsonville

Nelsonville mayor announces Roy Maze of Nelsonville has been appointed temporary lineman in the city electric light department for 30 days after Ed A. Mills resigned.

Nelsonville Roy Maze City Electric Light Department L. J. Eberle Ed A. Mills

Albert Marshall 42 Died at Murray City Home

Nelsonville Feb 5 Albert Marshall 42 died early this morning at his Murray City home. Funeral arrangements will be made and announced later.

Nelsonville Albert, Marshall Murray City

End All Dandruff in Five Minutes with Danderine

Advertising copy claims Danderine dissolves dandruff within minutes leaving the scalp pink and clean. It asserts scalp disorders improves hair quality and prevents hair loss with thousands and a million users praising silky hair and longer lasting waves.

Wanderine Promises Health Benefits for Hair and Skin

An advertisement invites readers to ask their druggist for Wanderine, claiming widespread availability in America for 35 cents. It markets Wanderine as a superior dressing and best aid to hair health, urging immediate trial.

America

Nelsonville Approves Second Reading Gas Rate Increase

Nelsonville council advances an ordinance raising gas rates to the Ohio Fuel Gas Co to second reading with one more reading required before adoption. March session likely for final action. Other actions include borrowing 20000 and 6000 in funds, fines totaling 88.86 reported, and street condition concerns on Jefferson and Washington Streets.

Nelsonville Ohio Fuel Gas Company C. A. Stover E. B. Beard Sidney Cook Eberle Guy Young Council Jefferson Street Washington Street Ed Dewhurst

Legion Dance and Play Planned in Nelsonville

Glenford Dugan Post American Legion announces a Wednesday night dance from 8 30 to 11 30 in Nelsonville. The legion will present the play Spanish Moon this month and all cast members must meet at the Legion Building Friday at 6 30.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion The Legion

Funeral services set for Henry Heining in Buchtel

Henry Heining 75 died at his home in Buchtel Monday. The body will lie at Stouts Mortuary then move to the Fiddler home for services Wednesday at 10 30 a m. Burial will be in Whitmore Cemetery.

Nelsonville Henry Heining Buchtel Stouts Mortuary

Pearl Carey Hosts Seventh and Eighth Grade Birthday

Miss Pearl Carey entertained Doanville School seventh and eighth graders on her thirteenth birthday February 1 at her Doanville home. Refreshments were served. Attendees included Erma Ward Aloneda Lanning Clarence Mall Bobby Coon Bessie McColly Dorothy Thompson Kenneth and Robert Hoskins Henry Isselstein John and Lelia Schoonover Emma LeLong Ethel O Neill Luella Loudner Leslie Powell Clara Hutchison Garnet Hickman Evelyn Barnes Faye McDonald Betty Carey and Pearl Carey.

Pearl Carey Doanville School Doanville Erma Ward Aloneda Lanning Clarence Mall Bobby Coon Bessie McColly Dorothy Thompson Kenneth and Robert Hoskins Henry Isselstein John and Lelia Schoonover Emma LeLong Ethel O'Neil Luella Loudner Leslie Powell Clara Hutchison Garnet Hickman Evelyn Barnes Faye McDonald Betty Carey

Parry Family Attends Bennie Ferrel Funeral in Millfield

Nelsonville reports Bennie Ferrel son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ferrel funeral held Monday at Millfield with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Parry and Ferrels of Toledo in attendance. Burial at Greenlawn.

Ray Parry B. F. Ferrel Toledo Bennie Ferrel Frank Ferrel Millfield Greenlawn

Barber Dies After Stroke at Home in Nelsonville

Arthur Barber 56, car repair foreman with Hocking Valley Railroad yards for 33 years, suffered a paralysis stroke at work about 10:80 yesterday morning and died an hour later at his Poplar Street home. He leaves a wife two daughters Lena Mariner of Eastern Ohio Grace Koon at home two sons George and Tom of Columbus. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Poplar Street residence. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville Arthur Barber Hocking Valley Poplar Street Barber Lena Mariner Ohio Grace Koon George Tom Columbus Greenlawn

Bridge Club Honors Frail Evening At East Franklin

Mrs Malvern Wilson hosted a Friday night bridge gathering at her East Franklin Street home. Miss Julia Burnell won high score, Mrs William Barrows placed second, and Miss Mae Linton was low in the club contest.

Malvern Wilson East Franklin Street Julia Burnell William Barrows Mae Linton

Birthday Gathering Honors Mrs Skiver in Columbus Visit

Neighbors gathered Saturday evening February 2 at Mrs Eugene Skiver home to celebrate her thirty fifth birthday. Miss Helen Skiver led preparations with Miss Irene Shelton Miss Louella Lo dner Miss Lillian and Gertrude Wend serving a two course luncheon. Attendees included Mrs Frank Skiver Mrs Elizabeth Gethers and family Shirley Jo Weed Minnie Laughlin and daughter Edna, Mr and Mrs Fred Laurner and family, Mrs Julius Smith Mrs Carl Wend Miss Vera Coalgrove Miss Florence Hutchinson Mr and Mrs Eugene Skiver and family Miss Mary Cranmer and Wilbur Hutchins visited Mary Eunice Goodspeed at Mercy Hospital Columbus Sunday.

Eugene Skiver Helen Skiver Irene Shelton Louella Loudner Lillian Gertrude Wend Frank Skiver Elizabeth Gethers Shirley Jo Weed Minnie Laughlin Edna Fred Laurner

Columbus Visitors Attend 50th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Lester Fluke and Mrs. Preston Minner and daughter Mary Elizabeth traveled to Columbus Saturday to attend the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fluke of 324 East Broad Street. Several locals visited friends in Lancaster and Columbus while others spent time with relatives or attended funerals.

Lester Fluke Preston Minner Mary Elizabeth Columbus I .F Edward Fluke East Broad Street Bessie Graham Minnie Fugitt Lancaster

Rebekah Lodge Meeting Set for This Evening

All members are urged to attend the meeting of the Rebekah Lodge this evening at 7 o'clock in the Odd Fellows Hall.

Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall

Pocahontas Order Plans Wednesday Evening Meeting

The Order of Pocahontas will meet in their rooms on Wednesday at 7 o clock for team practice and attendance. The Circle of Ruth Sunday School Class of the Presbyterian Church held a Monday meeting at Mrs N Hill’s East Washington Street home with 22 members present. A business session and devotional led by Mrs Charles Bartels and Mrs James Knight respectively followed a dinner hosted by Mrs Ed ward Sharpe and Mrs C C Butt attended by Mrs Dow Shafer Columbus Mrs Dave Evans and Miss Ethel Walker. New officers were elected: Edith Stiers president Freda Smith first vice president Co Butt second vice president Roy Snockenbury secretary Mabel Shafer guild treasurer Donald Shafer Sunday School treasurer Tom Mathewson secretary for literature and Mrs James Knight secretary for Mission Study.

Circle of Ruth Presbyterian Church N. Hill East Washington Street Hill Edward Sharpe C. C. Butt Dow Shafer Columbus Dave Evans Ethel Walker Charles Bartels James Knight

Needle In Shoulder Removed After 25 Years

Cincinnati February 6 Robert Riden age 45 recovered after an operation to remove a piece of needle lodged in his shoulder for 25 years He said the metal had not hurt him and he only recently learned it remained in his shoulder.

Cincinnati Robert Riden Biden

Former convict faces penitentiary term in farmer shooting

James Andrew, 42, a Chillicothe farmer, was convicted of shooting his mother in law Mrs. India Cffenburger and four other members of his wife's family. He faces a penitentiary term today after conviction reported yesterday.

Chillicothe James Andrew India Coffenburger

Union Religious Meetings Planned in Athens Next Week

Dr. W H Hudnut of Youngstown to lead special union services for all city Congregations in Athens Presbyterian Church starting Tuesday. Dr Hudnut, long time pastor and Africa traveler, will speak on two noted nights Student Night and Foreign Missions Night with home meetings scheduled across the city this week to prep for the programs.

W. H. Hudnut First Presbyterian Church Youngstown Athens Presbyterian Church Hudnut A. Y. Wilcox Athens Wilcox National Board On Foreign Missions The Presbyterian Church Africa Foreign Missions First Methodist Episcopal Church G. E. Cooper Columbia Avenue L. W. Connett West Union Street C. M. Gill East State Street

Health Tests for University Students Begin Wednesday

A campus health drive at Ohio University opens Wednesday with men and women competing for prizes based on health and posture. Three entries per campus group will undergo eye, teeth, and heart lung exams by Drs Covert Basom and Blaine Goldsberry. Posture ratings will be by the Physical Education Department. Men report to the Men's Gymnasium Wednesday at 4 PM.

Ohio ‘University Orthopedics Hew Ohio University B. M. Covert J. 8. Basom Blaine Goldsberry Physical Education Department

Examination and prize event at Warren's Gymnasium

Women will be examined Thursday in Warren's Gymnasium at the time. Prizes will be handsome and pictures of the winners will stand in the Athena and in Greer and White. A film "Foot Follies" will be shown at the convocation in conjunction with the activity.

Warren Willstown Athena A Ic

Two Fail To Buy Dog Tags In County Court

Athens County dog warden F L Graham of Morrisop Mil was fined 10 dollars and costs for not purchasing licenses for three dogs. Ray Graham of Hit and William Davis were also cited with related violations. Davis pleaded guilty to an intoxication charge and was fined 15 dollars and costs. Officer Constable Dalton made the arrest.

Porter Dickeen Athens County F. L. Graham Morrisop Mil Costedo Court of Justice of the Peace Cart Porter Ray Graham Hit William Davis Porter Devis Dalton

Beating Colds With Quinit Noted Ines Truthful Claims

A fragment discusses Quinit as a treatment for colds and related discomforts. It asserts rapid effects, safety, and unique quality, claiming relief from aches and neuraglia. The text is promotional and contains unclear wording and possible misspellings.

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O. H. Bartlett the Messenger 412-W Maze Marshall Danderine OC. H. Bartlett Hoover Rod Red Long Key Fila Jeremiah Milbank New York Justice Harlan Stone Glouster Uckof Chauncey Bridge Club Mary Cranmer Wilbur Hutchins Mary Eunice Goodspeed Mercy Hospital Oliver No James Oliver Frank Betts William Wright Don Martin Emma Martin Connie Crawford J. P. Rice Guy Ridenour E. T. Spray Petersburg Ind Mayme Keplar Anna John McCormick Leoline Seibert BE. M. Gilbert Delbert Davis Cb. F. Shafer Columbia Earl Campbell Raymond Kreppel Frank Poston, Jr Pocahontas Order of Pocahontas Ohio Valley. Coffee CO Portemouth, Ohio C. D. Shafer CO. Distributors Athens, Ohio DR. Hadnot Ely Quinit the Security Savings Bank Graham Brothers Trucks Eton S-Ton Chassies J. & B. Detroi Dodge C. A. Daugherty Co
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