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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1919

Page

3

For Sale Four Acres of Cultivated Land Offer

For sale four acres or more with proper cultivation, offering independence in hard times. Inquire at Ott Main Greenhouse.

Ott Mian

Masquerade Social Planned by Endeavors

Masquerade party to be held Thursday evening in the social rooms of the Christian church hosted by the Endeavors. Admission ten cents for masked guests, fifteen cents if not masked. Also notes a masquerade social at the Junior Hall on February 11 with prizes for best and ugliest costumes. For sale a four room residence at 952 Walnuts with water gas and cellar.

Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce Meeting Tonight

The Nelsonville chamber of commerce will convene at the YMCA tonight at 7 30. Several committees will report and other important matters will come before the gathering.

Nelsonville Chamber Forms New Board of Directors

The Nelsonville chamber of commerce held its first meeting with nine of eleven directors present. Robert Jackson won the tie for a one year term. A committee of Vern Vorhes Ed Dean and M P Ohlinger will push for better cleaner streets and street maintenance including road stain removal and filling holes while consulting traction company officials. Citizens are urged to cooperate to advance the town.

Chamber of Commerce Nelsonville Igh Betae

Nelsonville chamber acts on waste bans and city projects

A Nelsonville chamber board adopts a litter ban and education drive for waste disposal. It forms committees to seek road repairs from Nelsonville to Buchtel over Mason City hill and to pursue a canal ground deed via legislature. The group plans sewer improvements and approves a charter, with meetings set for Tuesday and Y M C A tonight.

M. P. Ohlinger W. H. Parks Dr. Rhodes Harve Sayre Buchtel Nelsonville Mason City Hill Chamber of Commerce

Nelsonville Wins Glouster Bowling Contests

A Nelsonville team defeated Glouster 790 to 764 in bowling. A return match is set for February 19 at Nelsonville. Also scheduled are a February 14 match with Logan in Logan and a February 17 pool game in Arcade.

Nelsonville Glouster Logan Buchtel

Red Cross Shipment Ready For Cleveland HQ

Red Cross volunteers packed garments for six weeks to fill a shipment totaling 107 children's clothes robes shirts and day shirts along with 48 sweaters and 57 pair of sex. The seven boxes were shipped today to Cleveland headquarters as part of ongoing relief efforts.

RED Cross Cleveland Glen

Local residents share visits across Lancaster and Logan

Mrs Henry Poston visited Lancaster on Wednesday. Pratt Badger stayed a few days at Orrville with friends Mrs P E Lama and Hon Bernard visiting Logan. Mrs John Lawson and daughter returned from Columbue after a short visit with friends. Miss Mary Bord returned to Logan from a visit with sister Mrs Carl Campbell. C H Terry spent Wednesday in Columbus on business. Mrs Frank Graham returned to Logan after visiting here with Mrs B Sanders. Basil Lama departed Monday for a new position in Akron.

Henry Poston Lancaster Pratt Badger Orrville P.E. Lama Bernard Logan John Lawson Columbue Mary Bord Carl Campell C. H. Terry Columbus Frank Graham B. Sanders Basil Lama Akron

Mrs Charlies Leida Hosts Guest at Logan

Mrs Charlies Leida spent Wednesday at Logan as the guest of Miss Mary Bort. Mr and Mrs Howard Rogs and family left Wednesday for their new home at Alliance.

Charlies Leida Logan Mary Bort Howard Rogs Alliance

Degree of Pocahontas Degree Work Conferred at Murray

In response to an invitation from Kill Eagle Council No. 87 Hock Hocking Council at Murray Ohio and Chauncey two councils and visitors from Straitsville Logan Byenville and 60 members attended Monday evening February 10 The Degree Work was conferred on two pale faces by the Degree Team A luncheon and social followed the business session with all in attendance enjoying the evening.

Pocahontas Kill Eagle Council Hock Hocking Murray Chauncey,c Straitsville Logan Byenville Kill Eagle

Eureka Optical Specialist to Visit Nelsonville Office

The Eureka Optical Specialist of Creatiine will be at 320 Fort St in Nelsonville on February 14 and 15. Free examinations offered and affordable glasses advertised. Call for details on low prices.

Eureka Optical Creatiine Nelsonville Fort St

Bazaar by The Lady Macabees This Saturday

The Lady Macabees charity bazar will be held in their hall on Saturday February 15 at 1 PM. Fancy articles and pastry will be on sale.

Council 119 Jr C U A M meeting set for Feb 17

All members of Council No 119 Jr C U A M are requested to attend the meeting Monday February 17 at their hall Two state officers will be present to address the members All councils in reach of Nelsonville are urged to attend

Council No. 119 Jr Nelsonville

Stunt Night Draws Large Crowd at YMCA

A large crowd gathered at the YMCA for stunt night presented by the Scouts. The boys performed many remarkable stunts, signaling and first aid work in fine shape.

Boye

Mrs. Emma Shesky Visits Sister in Buchtel

Mrs. Emma Shesky and her daughter from Buchtel were guests Wednesday of Mrs. Cas Stratton, the former’s sister, in a family gathering noted by locals.

Emma Shesky Little D~ter of Buchtel Cas Stratton

Shower Honors Mrs. Barrows at Dresher Home

A small gathering Wednesday evening at the home of Miss Mabel Dresher on Columbus Street showered congratulations on Mrs. George Barrows. The decor featured hearts and cupids with cut flowers. Twenty guests attended and gifts of china, cut glass, and linen were given, followed by a dainty lunch.

Mabel Dresher Columbus Street George Barrows Gladys Ashby Dresher

Former well known Cey resident dies in Columbus room

George Smith aged 66 years and a four time widower was found dead in his room in Columbus on Tuesday night. The body was moved Wednesday to his sister Mrs. Maria Sheppard’s home on East Washington street, where funeral services were held at 2 o’clock conducted by Rev. Arpee. Burial followed at the local cemetery. Smith was the son of C. Rod Peatiloe and an early pioneer in the area.

Chaincey George Smith Columbus Maria Sheppard East Washington Street Rev Arpee Ee Smith C. Rod Peatiloe Oa Byert

Buckeye State Mortgage Seeks Good Loans in Columbus

The Buckeye State at 22 West Gay Street Coheekan advertises mortgage services in Columbus and central Ohio. It offers favorable terms with repayment on principal and quick loan closings, seeking solid loan opportunities.

Columbus Wom Central Ohio Farom Buckeye State West Gay Street Coheekan

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