Nelsonville Men Commended for Representation Before Tax Commission
Nelsonville February 11. May or L J Eberle and John Hill were thanked by Fred Johnson Chamber of Commerce president for their work before the state tax commission. They defended Nelsonville against a blanket valuation increase and the commission upheld the new appraisal for Nelsonville with no change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
L. J. Eberle
John Hill
State Tax Commission
Fred Johnson
Chamber of Commerce
Columbus
Pill Bottle to Be Presented at Opera House Nelsonville
A youth drama titled The Pill Bottle or Pill Pottle will be staged at Stuart Opera House next Tuesday at 8 oclock. Twenty five Presbyterian church youths perform for a Deanville charity directed by Miss Irene McDowell. Barbara Lane is played by Elizabeth Smith with scenes in an American college and other locales. music by community orchestra conductor M B E Mellinger between acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Stuart” Opera House
Presbyterian Church
Deanville
Irene McDowell
Margaret T. Applegarth
Barbara Lane
Elizabeth Smith
Inddi
M. BE. Mellinger
Nelsonville honors memory of Lt H Zott with silk flag
Mrs Carrie Fiske of Nelsonville presented a silk verican flag to the Grenford Dugan post honor unit at the American Legion home. Lt H Zott led the unit for thirteen years in the regular army overseas service and died in San Antonio after the war. Ruth Call presided as unit president. The post voted to hold two meetings monthly, one business and one social, next a social gathering set for February 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
H. Zott
Carrie
Grenford Dugan
American Legion
Zott
San Antonio
Texas
Fiske
Camp Dodge
Iowa
Knox resigns from New Pittsburgh Coal to join Consolidated Coal
Frank Knox Jr former mine manager in the Hocking district and later in Columbus and Pittsburgh has resigned to take a job with Consolidated Coal of Jenkins Kentucky. John Lawson an associate traveled from Pittsburgh after attending a tribute dinner for Knox at the William Penn hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Frank Knox, Jr
New
Pittsburgh Coal Company
Hocking
Columbus
Pittsburgh
Consolidated Coal Company
Jenkins
Kentucky
John Lawson
Knox
Pittsburgh Co! Company
Wiliam Penn Hotel
Hilger Funeral Held for Valentine Hilger in Buchtel
The body of Valentine Hilger aged 55 who died in California Pa after pneumonia arrived in Nelsonville and was taken to his mother Mrs Peter Hilger home in Buchtel Funeral services were conducted at the M E church Buchtel at 2 pm and burial followed at Buchtel cemetery He is survived by his wife and his mother
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Valentine Hilger
California
Peter Hilger
Buchtel
M. E
Vian Pleases Nelsonville With Piano Accordion
In Nelsonville on February 11 Homer Vian played a piano accordion at the Christian church to enthusiastic reception. Evangelist I N Grasso spoke on The New Birth and described the Holy Spirit aiding the apostles by guiding into truth revealing things to come and recalling Jesus teachings, while also convicting the world of sin righteousness and judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Homer Vian
Christian Church
Evangelist I. N. Grasso
The Conversion of a Good Man Sermon Topic
Tonight the sermon centers on the conversion of a good man. The discussion focuses on moral change and spiritual rebirth as a transformative act.
Berean Bible Class to Meet at Nelsonville Christian Church
Evangelist I N Grisso will teach the Berean bible class during Sunday school at 9 30 Sunday morning. The lesson subject is Making Our Homes Christian and the class president invites all Nelsonville men to attend with Bereans particularly urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Feb. Il
I. N. Grisso
Christian Church
Christian Services Chauncey
Homer FE. Vian
First Christian Church
Christian Endeavor
YMCA Team Heads to New Straitsville for Display
The Y M C A men's basketball team will travel to New Straitsville on February 11 for a game against a local squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Straitsville
Nelsonville
P. T. A. Meeting Announced in Nelsonville
Nelsonville P T A schedules a meeting at the senior high building Monday at 7 30 pm. The event invites parents teachers and students to discuss school matters and activities.
Man Change Plea to Guilty in Provocation Case
Nelsonville report says Drew Wolf, arrested for using profane language in presence of a woman, appeared before Mayor L. J. Eberle and changed his plea from not guilty to guilty. He received a $10 fine plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Andrew Wolf
L. J. Eberle
Quilting Party At Country Home Hosts Guests For Dinner
A quilting party was held at the country home of Mrs. William Jacobs on Wednesday. A noon chicken dinner was served to guests including Mrs. John Klotz, Mrs. Anna Levering, Mrs. Frank Tolliver, Mrs. Maud Adams, Mrs. Mary Klinebrier, Mrs. Ada Bowens, Mrs. Maud Dean, Mrs. Jane Dean, Mrs. Ciara Gleason, Mrs. Maggie Johnston, Mrs. William McKnight, Mrs. Mary Burchfield, Miss Ruth Adams, Miss Jennie Klinebriel, and Miss Gyneth McKnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jacobs
John Klotz
Anna Levering
Frank Tolliver
Maud Adams
Mary Klinebrier
Ada Bowens
Maud Dean
Jane Dean
Ciara Gleason
Maggie Johnston
William McKnight
Mary Sburchfield
Ruth Adams
Jennie Klinebriel
Gyneth McKnight
Amended Petition Filed In Land Damage Case
Clyde Haskins of Trimble amends his petition against Hisylvania Coal claiming land sinking damaged his seven room house and greenhouse glass and pipes. seeks 11200. Court set several trial dates and issued injunctions and partitions in related matters including Roach Grocery receivership and Sayre Southerd supplement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Haskins
Trimble
Hisylvania Coal Company
Common Pleas
Haskins
Alice Stephenson
David Stephenson
Carl Stover
Fred Hoskins
Maud Conkey
William Conkey
Nettie Loudermilk
Leve Loudermilk
George Pennell
Lulu Mae Pennell
Theodore M. Fleming
Arthur A. Antle
Fleming
Athens
June Morgan
J. Saunders
Roach Grocery Company
Saunders
Roach Company
William A. Sayre
John L. Southerd
Minnie Southard
Brownlee Dies at 74 in Columbus After Heart Disease
Brownlee 74 a lifelong Athens native died at his Columbus home of heart disease. Funeral services Sunday at 1 pm with burial in Fernwood cemetery, Lockburn. He was a stone mason who helped build the Athens State Hospital and a 60 year member of the Logan I O F. Survived by his widow daughter Myrtle Burke son Edwin J Brownlee and sister Mrs Mary James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford
Browlee
Athens
Columbus
Fernwood
Lockburn
Brownlee
Athens State Hospital
Logan I. O. O. F
Logan
Myrtle O. Burke
Edwin J. Brownlee
Mary James
Miami, Fla
LaRocque Sues DeMille Over Contract for Billing Size
Rod LaRocque, a motion picture star, has filed suit in Los Angeles seeking cancellation of his five year DeMille contract. He claims that ads for films in which he appeared have not carried his name in the same size type as DeMille and other stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Rod LaRocque
Cecil B. DeMille
DeMille
Scholarship rules set on campus initiation
Ohio University women must maintain a C average in the first semester to join sororities. Panhellenic leaders in Athens announced the policy after confusion over early grade requests last June. Delegates Georgianna McRoberts and Mary Frances Goldsberry will attend a panhellenic meeting in Columbus March 5–6 to discuss campus Greek issues and prep week reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Panhellenic Organization
East Wing
Panhellenic Society
Panhellenic Association
Georgianna McRoberts
Cleveland
DIES ENROUTE CHAMBERS WIDOW OF ATHENS GROCERY MAN
Mrs. George Chambers died in Chicago while enroute from California to Athens where the couple lived until last fall. Funeral services will be held Monday in Marietta at the home of their daughter Mrs. Lawrence Williams. The couple moved west for health reasons last fall and Mrs. Chambers had recently recovered from bowel surgery. Mr. Chambers was a former Athens grocer and superintendent of the Black Diamond Coal company in Amesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Athens
George Chambers
Chicago
Chambers
Harry H. Townsend
Maplewood Drive
Marietta
Lawrence Williams
West
Fewer January Deaths Reported In Ohio
Fewer accident fatalities were reported in Ohio for January than in 1926. The industrial commission survey recorded seventy two deaths this January versus 103 last year, with fifty seven counties reporting no deaths since the new year. Hamilton county had five and Perry county three, up from four and one the previous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
O.R
Ohio
Industrial Commission
Athens
Warren
Muskingum
Hamilton County
Perry County
New York Campaign Expands Against Indecent Theatres
The city widens its fight against alleged indecency to include night clubs cabarets and other resorts. Although three raided plays remain under court protection authorities plan no let up and are collecting evidence against additional theatres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United Press
Guadalupe Island goats climb trees seeking foliage
Wild goats on Guadalupe Island have learned to climb trees to reach foliage as overpopulation pushes them to forage on seaweed and tree bark due to limited food supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guadalupe Island
M Nary Haugen Bill for Farm Aid Explained
Washington February 11 The McNary Haugen farm relief bill nears a Senate vote detailing how surplus crops trigger a federal farm board to declare an emergency and authorize loans from 360 million dollars. Cooperatives would buy farmers products at a fair price, hold them until market prices recover, with farmers paying a percentage of their delivery as a fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McNary- Haugen
Senate
Federal Farm Board
Cooperative Plan Details Currency Equalization Fee and Loans
An equalization fee would be charged and the government reimbursed with interest for the loans. The plan also covers payment of operating expenses of the cooperative organization.
Torso Found In St Joseph River Triggers Murder Probe
A search along the St Joseph River near South Bend Indiana sought more remains of a woman whose torso was found floating late yesterday. Officials say the head and neck were severed in an expert manner, suggesting murder and dismemberment by someone with basic surgical knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
St. Joseph River
Dozenhard Juries Deadlock on Embezzlement Charge
In Columbus five hours of deliberation ended without verdict for Frederick C. Dozenhard former juvenile court clerk charged with embezzlement. Judge Charles M. Rogers discharged the jury in county criminal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Frederick C. Dozenhard
Charles M. Rogers
Madill Forger Surrenders on Swindle Charges
Cleveland reports John Madill an eight year old convicted forger will surrender today per attorney Walter L. Krewson. He faces swindle charges and is listed for surrender. The location is Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
John
Madill
Walter L. Krewson
Funds received to pay teachers in Glouster
Glouster board of education reports sufficient funds to cover teachers’ salaries up to the first of the year. Tax collection delays from property reappraisal and state aid shortages have caused hardship. Legislation is pending for state aid appropriations to meet obligations. Loyal Women and Loyal Daughters classes of the Church of Christ announce meetings tonight at specified homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Glouster Board of Education
Church of Christ
A. A. Gessell
Fairtawn Avenue
Loyal Daughters
W. W. Bryson
Urbancrest
Fellowship Dinner For Methodist Men Tonight
Men of the Methodist church will hold a fellowship dinner in the church social room at 6:30 this evening. Speakers include the Rev. L. A. Donnally from Jacksonville and R. G. Webber of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Glouster
The
L. A. Donnally
Jacksonville
R. G. Webber
Local Ministers to Speak at Morgan County Churches
Preaching services Sunday will feature sermons by two local men. The Rev. Donnally of Jacksonville will preach at Ringgold and the Rev. Browning will preach at Pisgah.
Past Chiefs of White Rose Temple Meet Monday
Past Chiefs of White Rose temple plan a postponed meeting at the home of Mrs. Phil Lloyd on Madison Avenue Monday evening. The gathering aims to reconvene and discuss temple affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
White Rose Temple
Phil Lloyd
Madison Avenue
Man From This City Undergoes Appendix Operation
Fred Echstenkamper of this city went to Grant hospital in Columbus for an examination and Thursday underwent an appendix removal operation. He is reported to be getting along nicely. His wife Mrs Echstenkamper and his mother Mrs William Echstenkamper joined him in Columbus for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Echstenkamper
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Echstenkamper
William Echstenkamper
Forum theme on elders follows youth in Glouster
The Rev. D. L. Browning will discuss What Ails Our Elders at Sunday evening forum in Glouster following last Sundays youth theme. Rev. L. A. Donnally preaches at morning service while Browning speaks at Trimble at the same hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
D. L. Browning
Forum
L. A. Donnally
Browning
Trimble
Epworth League Gypsy party tops previous efforts
In Glouster on Tuesday evening the Epworth League hosted a Gypsy party described as the most successful yet. The event featured Gypsy games and Gypsy decorations that carried through the evening program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Epworth League
Faires Heads to Dayton on Business Trip
C. G. Faires left this morning for Dayton on a business trip, leaving home duties briefly extra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Faires
Dayton
Plains P T A to Host Round Table Discussion
Chauncey reports The Plains Parent Teacher association holds a regular meeting Monday at 7 30 PM in the high school gymnasium. President Mrs Robert Graves urges all parents and patrons to attend for an important round table discussion with teachers and students to hear special music from the high school orchestra and P T A songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
The
Plains Parent Teacher Association
Robert Graves
Plains
Social Notes Shower Honors Mrs Theron Goodson Bride
Mrs Arthur Brewer and Miss Lucille Bradfield hosted a miscellaneous shower for Dorothy Minister Theron Goodson on East Converse Street. Guests included Mrs Edward Minister and Mrs Karl Gardner among others as a Valentine themed collation was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Brewer
Lucille Bradfield
Bradfield
Converse Street
Theron Goodson
Dorothy Minister
Goodson
Edward Minister
Karl Gardner
Don’t Let a Cough or Cold Go Down
An old advertisement extols Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral as prompt relief for colds. It warns a head cold becomes dangerous if it descends into the bronchial tubes and lungs and urges prompt treatment for both children and adults. The product purports deep, soothing relief and is sold in multiple bottle sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Ladies' Aid Society Meets At Methodist Church
The all day meeting of the Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist Episcopal church was held on Thursday. Members present included Mrs. George Shafer Dora France Mabel Johnson William Cochran Nellie McConaha J E Lott and A L Preston who serves as society president. The group will reconvene next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
George Shafer
Dora France
Mabel Johnson
William Cochran
Nellie McConaha
J. E. Lott
A.L. Preston
Preston
Ladies Attend Evening Contest Program
A long list of ladies including Mrs Guy Brookins Mrs Howard and many others participates in an event titled ming contest featuring the even Brown Mrs Roy Pendergrass and a large roster of attendees led by organizers Mr B F Goodson and Mrs Charles Walk er.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Brookins
Howard
Even- Brown
Roy Pendergrass
Ing
B. F. Goodson
Charles Walker
Clarence McCafferty
Ira Myers
J. FE. Lott
Guy Gardner
Dane Osborne
B. F. Ferrer
Frank Millington
Ray Parry
John Brewer
T. R. Hamilton
Peter Pendergrass
Charles Sweeney
Sam Tippett
George Illiamson
Leslie Bradfield
Charles Bradfield
William Matson
Lloyd Fennell
Arthur Brewer
Jank Weaver
Paul Porter
Lena Wilson
Frances Howard
Edith Wilson
Margaret Potter
Floride Sprague
Neva Ferrer
Florence Brewer
Eleanor Minister
Anna Franz
Lucille Bradfield
Dorothy Goodson
Entertains at Dinner at Dennis Home
Miss Ella Dennis hosted a 6 o clock dinner at her parents Lexington Avenue home Tuesday evening. Attending were Miss Irene Jackson, Miss Grace Smith, Miss Ella Dennis, and guests Charles McKee Floyd Mechem and Dean Coakley of Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dennis
Lexington Avenue
Ella Dennis
Irene Jackson
Grace Smith
Charles McKee
Floyd Mechem
Dean Coakley
Nelsonville
Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Valentine Party
The Forest Rose Rebekah lodge of Chauncey invites families of members to a Valentine party this evening at their hall.
Dorcas Society Quilting at Seventh Day Adventist Chauncey
The Dorcas society of the Seventh Day Adventist church in Chauncey held its weekly quilting at the Green building. The group will meet again next Wednesday, with members listed as Alva Karns, Mrs Charlie Rider, Mrs John Palmer, Mrs Luther Cruikshank, Mrs Ervin Karns, and Mrs Earl Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Society
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Chauncey
Green Building
Alva Karns
Charlie Rider
John Palmer
Luther Cruikshank
Ervin Karns
Earl Johnson
Busy Bee Club Formed By Girls On Mound Street
A group of girls met at Bertha Stanley's home on Mound Street Tuesday evening and organized the Busy Bee club with officers elected to lead the new organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Stanley
Mound Street
Busy Bee Club
Simple test promises fast relief from stomach distress
After meals take BISURATED Magnesia following the simple two teaspoonfuls or four tablets with water. This pure, pleasant, non laxative magnesia cleanses and neutralizes stomach acids, claiming relief in minutes and promising dependable value for stomach distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ood
Loyal Womans Circle Meeting Report Omitted Names
The Messenger reports that the names of Mrs. Sam Tippett and Mrs. Charles Sweeney were omitted from yesterday’s Loyal Womans Circle meeting at the First Christian church held at Mrs. John Shafer’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Tippett
Charles Sweeney
Loyal Woman’s Circle
First Christian Church
John Shafer
Style Social Held by Methodist Aid Society at Chauncey
The Methodist Episcopal Aid Society plans a style social next Tuesday evening at the North building in Chauncey to showcase hat trims and related fashion items aimed at raising funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Aid Society
Chauncey
Valentine Day Club Event Noted With Prizes
President Bertha Stanley led a Valentine day gathering with view president Mary Stalder and staff Reena Shafer Gladys Beebe and Ruth Gardner. Refreshments and dancing followed a word contest that awarded the prize to Mary Stalder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Stanley
Mary Stalder
Reena Shafer
Gladys Beebe
Stew
Ruth Gardner
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Guests
Mrs Edward and spouse visited the city during Si htia week with Mr Minister. Mrs D P Reese of Glouster and Mrs Frank Weaver of Xenia are noted. N S Harvey is reported ill at his Ellis avenue home. John Nesmith of Mr Vernon invites friends in Chauncey and Millefield. Mrs Tillie Hall of Nelsonville visits Chauncey with Mrs Ruth Varner on Wednesday and Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
D. P. Reese
Glouster
Frank Weaver
Xenia
N. S. Harvey
Ellis Avenue
John Nesmith
Vernon
Chauncey and
Millefield
Tillie Hall
Nelsonville
Chaunce
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Opera House
Carrie Fiske
Unit of
Legion
Coal Company
Vian
Parent Teacher Association
Larocque
M'Nary-Haugen
River
Porger
Gypsy Party
Parent Teacher
Ladies’ Aid
Dorcas Society Meets
Lash
Sommer
Cretonne
Brunswick
Brunswick Phonograph
Parker Bros
Bank of Athens Bldg
Madrid
Dee
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