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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1931
Page
3
A terse note recalls birthday observances for famed past presidents and notable events linked to Valentine era celebrations. The item emphasizes commemorations and historic tie ins without expansive detail.
Mrs Dennie A Wells lifelong Nelsonville resident died at 3 30 Sunday morning at 155 West Washington Street She born October 1 1864 in Nelsonville married twice first to Cassine M Dew and then to Harven Wells publisher three children two daughters and a son survive along with a granddaughter She was a Cincinnati Conservatory of Music graduate and longtime organist at First Presbyterian Church She belonged to Elizabeth Zane Chapter DAR Hyperion Club funeral Tuesday at 2 at her residence conducted by Rev Lloyd Evans
Public invited to a 15 year Nelsonville Boy Scout celebration featuring flag ceremonies, demonstrations, a Scout quiz, and a lecture by Major J. W. Hick, with talks by Attorney John J. Woolley. Highlights include semaphore displays, a motion picture of a recent jamboree, and a community supper.
Feb 2 at the weekly assembly at the night school district Schall former Nelsonville boy and US Army premier spoke on world travels and the relief effort by the Red Cross for soldiers in the islands He urged high school education and highlighted Junior Red Cross work Will attend funeral service for Mrs Pennie Wells with Wythepon Club gathering at Mrs Bartletts residence.
Plans for Nelsonville High School debating events announced led by Kup H Suber and Principal. 31 seniors and 23 freshmen express willingness to participate. Friday program includes an address by Ju. We HL Croeper from Ohio University. Also notes the obituary of W Merry 70 at home near Channevivex with services in Chiefrateny.
GLOUSTER Feb 9 The State Board of Control at Columbus set aside 800000 from a 2000000 state aid fund for payment of teachers salaries in weak school districts and drowsit area. The money will be available for salaries only. Glouster Trimbbty Jacksonville and Trimble Tawhinji schools are in state aid districts.
Fel Frev Blower son of Mr and Mrs Phil Blower of Santa Ana California was chosen captain of the 1921 Santa Ana High School football squad. He has played for Santa Ana the past two years and will move to the new field at Wiebach for the upcoming season.
J R and Ralph D T Woods of Athens opened a general store in the room formerly used by the First National Bank on High Street. The business started Saturday, after the Woods previously ran a Trimble store before moving to Athens. The fragment also notes a hospital exchange and a family event, with Mrs Carr and other relatives mentioned.
A crowd gathering is planned Wednesday evening at the High School for a nurse’s fund show featuring local performers and community figures. Readings, songs, and a supper are expected as residents from Columbus and nearby towns join in the charity event for the nursing fund.
An advertisement promises comfort for wearers of false teeth and promotes an auto travel accident policy with benefits up to 144 a month for 24 months and 7000 in oils costs. It targets women and children ages 10 to 74, asks for name address age and beneficiary details, and claims no money to send and no exam.
The M E Church holds a midweek meeting with Pastor James Thomas and district ministers. Sessions include sermons at Deavelock and Sayre with many pastors from Athens Moultonville and Middleport, discussing future programs. The weekly services extend through Tuesday with special music and a local Sunday School drive. A memorial service for a Taunton resident is noted and a school book drive is planned by the Nelsonville Student Council.
Mrs Martin Dies Alt hereton Martin died at local hospital this morning after a lengthy illness. The family home had long been at Morris Ave and she was mother of the late Heh mon Hes art reviled Basle. Survivors include a brother Pieter Shiv of Lae fairy and other relatives.
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A memorial and church program paid tribute to Worm Milan a noted church worker with readings, duets, and a short play. Mrs Jennie Airs Mrs Pribest Mre Nalben and Mrs Ettore led the event while many members and families attended the service in the Lucethren Church Thursday evening.
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