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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1919

Page

3

D A masquerade social and local notices from Nelsonville

Daughters of America announce a masquerade social Friday evening February 7 in their hall over Cornwell's Jewelry Store. Admission free for masked guests. Also items include a lost vest reward found near Washington Street, a for sale Oldsmobile and a Victor typewriter, and furnished rooms for rent at 199 Myers Street Nelsonville Ohio.

Daughters OF America D. of A. Lodge Cornwell’s Myers St Nelsonville

Hocking Valley Awake at Debating Waterway Project

A recent convention at Define in support of a waterway from Lake Erie to the Ohio River, backed by the United States government, urges Hocking Valley citizens to consider the benefits for coal, clay, brick, and other local products through improved water transport.

Hocking Valley Columbus Ohio River Hocking River Athens Hocking Hocking Canal Defiance Lake Erie United States

Compulsory Education Rules for Boys and Girls

The policy requires boys to stay in full time school until age 16 unless they obtain employment certificates. Girls must also remain in full time school until age 16.

Age rules for employment certificates issued

The Superintendent of Schools may issue employment certificates only to boys 16 to 16 who completed the 6th grade and girls 16 to 18 who completed the 7th grade, given a satisfactory physical exam. No exceptions to these age requirements are permitted.

Superintendent of Schools Isue

Plans For Scout Week By City Boy Scouts

Elaborate events observe Scout Week with full uniform services at the Methodist church Sunday. Open house at the Y M C A Monday. Gym exercises led by Sullivan. Father and Son banquet in the K P Hall Tuesday with a speaker from Columbus. Stunt Night at the YMCA Wednesday featuring first aid signaling and demonstrations of Scout work.

Boy Scouts Sullivan K. of P. Hall Columbus M. C

Entertained Ladies of Christian Church Circle

Misses Myra Higgins and Cleo Williams hosted the Girls Circle of the Christian church on Mill Street Tuesday evening. A valentine luncheon was served later for guests Miss Margaret Lewis C Garner Verna Hand Sigrid Love Georgia Warner Thelma Kentner Mabel Duper Lulu Parry and Royal Linncott with Mrs. Charles Williams as special guest.

Myra Higgins Cleo Williams the Christian Church Mill St Valentine Margaret Lewis C. Garner Verna Hand Sigrid Love Georgia Warner Thelma Kentner Mabel Dupler Lulu Parry Royal Linncott Charles Williams

Red Cross Sewcors Urged to Complete Garment Quota

Red Cross workers at headquarters rush to finish the assigned quota and prepare garments for packing. They must work Friday and Saturday with rooms open each afternoon and evening to allow sewing and final touches before packing begins early next week.

Red Cross

Mission Study Class Meeting Planned by Presbyterian Society

The Mission Study Class of the Presbyterian Missionary Society will meet Friday night with Mrs. George Johnson on West Franklin St.

The Presbyterian Missionary Society George Johnson West Franklin St

Local Social Notes From Columbus and Nearby

Mrs Harriett Preston is the guest of friends in Columbus. Mr Eli Johnson left Wednesday for a visit with relatives at McArthur. Mr and Mrs J Smith left Wednesday for Hamilton Washington to visit Mr Smiths parents. George Johnson was a Columbus business visitor Wednesday. C E Taggart is spending a few days in Detroit Michigan on business.

Harriett Preston Columbus Eli Johnson McArthur J. Smith Hamilton Washington Mr. Smith George Johnson C. E. Taggart Detroit Michigan

Local travel and social notes from Columbus region

Logan yesterday and today. W. S. Lewis was a business visitor in Columbus Wednesday. Mr and Mrs E M Norris left Wednesday for Akron for vaudeville work. They were called here by the death of the latter's brother Will Linn and have stayed with their son Will Linn, Sr. James Smith transacted business at Lancaster, Wednesday. Mrs Nelle Crow of Huntington is the guest of Mr and Mrs James Collins. Bob Hawk spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Columbus. James Collins is a business visitor at Huntington. Mrs W S Lewis was the guest of relatives at Murray City, Wednesday. C Sheppard is spending a few days in Columbus. Frank Minner spent Wednesday at Lancaster on business.

Logan Lewis Columbus E. M. Norris Akron Will Linn James Smith Lancaster Nelle Crow Huntington W. Va James Collins Bob Hawk Murray City Sheppard Frank Minner

Local notices and community updates page highlights

The township issued over 400 hunting licenses last year while 1919 mem­bership dues are set at 25 cents. Announced film show Italys Flaming Front at the opera house with a five reel Vitagraph for 1600 admission 9 to 22 cents plus war tax. East Branch of Sunday Creek seeks state fish stocking, water 8 to 10 feet deep. Christian Workers to meet at Church of Christ tonight. U B church in Hollister hosts revival led by Rev Mills. A. Burns dies at 64 from appendicitis during hospital transport. burial in city follows at home of brother L C Burns. Clyde Haskins returns from overseas duty en route to Cincinnati with a train at Camp Sherman, expected home on furlough soon.

Opera East Branch Sunday Creek Clyde Haskins Athens Cincinnati Camp Sherman

Funeral held for Eugene Burns at Hollister church

The funeral of Eugene Burns of Amherstdale West Virginia was held at Hollister church this afternoon with Rev Mills the pastor delivering the service.

Eugene Burns Amherstdale W.va Hollister Church Mills

Resort Uses Light Automobiles for Snow Tobogganing

Vehicles such as light cars are used in Swiss mountain resorts to pull toboggans when there is no snow. This adaptation keeps winter sports available in off season, showcasing innovative transport in Alpine recreation.

Sai I P Accus

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ATLAS Glouster C Lar Price Nelsonvllie Washington St French Dry Cleaners Oldsmobile Victor Isaac Helyer Ladies Aid G. A. Hamm Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church West Columbus St Stratton's Cash Store Stratton’s C. H. P. Navy Stratton Sam Fayette Hocking St Glouster News Glouster Sportsmen’s Club Will Wolf Jacob, Cobb Hollister C. F. Wallace C. L. King CO Front Street C. G. Faires Glouster Christian Workers Church of Christ U. B. Church Rev. Mills Jacksonville Alee Burns Bret Hi Brother L. C. Burnns Burns Merly Llister Hunterdon West Virginia
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