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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1929

Page

3

Nelsonville Debating Team Edges Wellston in Triangle

Nelsonville junior senior high scored a 242 to 223 victory over Wellston in a triangle debate at the Nelsonville high school auditorium. Judges praised both teams for preparation and sportsmanship, with remarks from principal Mr Higley and superintendent H E Zuber.

Nelsonville Wellston GalliPolis Wellaton United States Nelsonville High School Arvilla Landis Robert Huenefeld Helena Kourl Majel Lee Leroy Duhi Olive Plummer Herbert Kessinger Franklin Sellers McQuiston Department of English Ohio University Arvilla Landis Helena Kouri Nelson Clive Plummer Leroy Dahl Herbert Kesainger Higley Wellston High School H. E. Zuber Mary Elizabeth Kessinger Kathleen Shirley Catherine Wolfe Paul Collamore Marietta Portsmouth

Hospital Notes From the Sheltering Arms Hospital

Last week admissions include a daughter born to James and Mrs. Caldwell of North Hill on February 3 and a son to Ralph Baumgardner of 12 President Street. Hernia operation for John Edgar of Nelsonville. mastoid operations for Gordon Batley of Coolville, Dorothy Smedley of Raymonds five, and Irene Koons of Trimbie. Major surgery for Mrs Roy Kasper of Pomeroy and appendicitis emergency for Virgine Jinks who died shortly after. Gunshot injuries to McKinley Hayes unchanged. Convalescents listed from Athens and nearby towns. Fraley Fox admitted to the hospital was announced but not clarified.

Sheltering Arms ' Hospital James Caldwell North Hill Ralph ‘Baumgardner President Street W. Hamber Lancaster Street John Edgar Nelsonville McKinley Hayes Central Avenue Virgine Jinks John Kircher and Baby Athens B. W. Buck Cc. H. Jewell Carpenter Ed Gabriel Cattondale B. N. Bowman Albany Sadie Hawk Fred White Richland Avenue Clair Stewart A. N. Perry Guys- Mille A. Dority Baby Goldin Wemmer Fraley Fox

Goitre Not a Disease Says Milwaukee Doctor

Dr A A Rock of Milwaukee argues goitre is a condition worsened by neglect and not a disease. He outlines a non operative treatment method used nationwide with strong results and offers a book on home care for interested readers.

Milwaukee Wis Hock Goltre

Presbyterian Church Hosts Special Men's Meeting

Nelsonville Feb 9 The Presbyterian Church will hold a special men's meeting Sunday at 7 20 pm Dr Hubert Hyde will play the piano and a male choir will sing The program includes The Old Rugged Cross Let the Lower Lights Be Burning Tie Your Sins Go as Scarlet The choir will lead the congregation in singing Rev Lloyd Evans will speak on Unguarded Boundaries Women are invited but men receive special invitation

Presbyterian Church Nelsonville Hubert Hyde Spo‘ietal Lloyd Evans

Reading Room Expands with New Periodicals at YMCA

The YMCA adds titles including Mid-Week Tribune and American Boy to its reading room. The space, recently renovated with new lighting, opens to the public with strict quiet rules and options to read in or borrow books. They emphasize weekly gym classes, Sunday school leagues, and towel control, with 27 gym periods weekly and a call for members to attend classes.

New York Times Company American Boy Colliers Weekly American Magazine Baseball Literary Digest Time College Association Men Classmate Railroad Journal Country Life National Republic Athletic Journal Nation’s Business Grit Orcent

Thief Steals Man's Shoes as He Sleeps

Hass McCoury of Betters North Carolina offered a $10 reward for the capture of the thief who stole his shoes at Union Station last night. The intruder left an old pair of sheets in place of the shoes, aggravating McCoury.

Columbus U.P Hass McCoury Betters North Carolna Union Station

Missionary Group Reviews Duty and Fund Drive At Church

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church held its monthly meeting at the church with hostesses and members. Devotions focused on duties to others, and a missionary program featured music, a mystery box game, and talks on Africa and the Drum Call. Founders Day planning, new extension members, and a February 13 Bay of Prayer event were announced, along with a benefit tea for Washington's Birthday.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society The Methodist ‘Church Paul Rex Frank Neikirk Wesley Hawk John Harrold A. J. Barker Janet Hartley Pearl Williams Elizabeth Green Thomas Spencer Frank O'Mara O'Mara Bishop Henderson George Evans Jessie Lovell Society Hetta Howe A. L John Herrold Washington Retta Howe A. L. Barker H. E. Zuber Ofl Africa Harry Jackson Herrold

Mender Named Enrolling Agent for Military Camp

Nelsonville February 9. W D Mender is named enrolling agent for the Citizens Military Training Camp. Applicants are asked to leave their names with W L Hudson at the M CLA.

Boy Scouts Launch Membership Drive in Nelsonville

Troops 45 and 51 announce an intensive effort to recruit boys aged 12 to 18 in Nelsonville during February. Scout leaders urge citizen and church cooperation, interview parents, and note a benefit film at the Pat time Theater on February 13.

Nelsonville Havs Jhe Jaaeng Bay Ted Katzenbiach Boy Scouts of Air Legion Majestic Nanan

Ot Snell's Private Sanitarium Offers Treatment at Athens

Advertisement invites patients in Athens to consult Dr. Ot Snell at his private sanitarium. It promises treatment for catarrh stomach diseases and a wide range of ailments from rheumatism and nervous disorders to heart disease and digestive issues. It claims frank assessment of curability.

Snell

Woolley Speaks at High School in Athens

Athens attorney J. Woolley addressed the high school chapel on Scouting for America noting it is not tied to any religion. Two Ohio University students accompanied him as Scout leaders, and a moving pictures program followed the address. Local Scouts expressed appreciation for community support.

J. Woolley Athens Woolley Nelson Visla Boy Scouts For America Nelsonvilla Ohio University Scout Wfe Scouta Directay Hays

Whitmore Dies in Whitmore, Ohio Area

John Whitmore 68 died Friday night at his home in Buchtel after several weeks of illness from dropsy and other complications. Survived by wife and children George Jane George Brady Dio Dios. Funeral Monday at 2 pm at the residence with burial at Greenlawn. A benefit bridge euchre party will be held Tuesday at St Andrews Parish Hall.

Cosmopolitan Club Walter Wolf Keldge Club Midison Street Bernice Backus Ruth Cook Misa Hejen Devol Emi Enla Schecter Petheamag Eon Igram Harry ' S Nelsonville John Whitmore Hile Buchtel Wits George Pean George Brady Whitemore Charles JJ Walter Harold _ Whitmore Greenlawn Bridge-Euchre St. Andrews’ Church

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