Nelsonville Chamber Seeks 150 Members and February Meeting
The Nelsonville chamber holds its second February gathering at 6 15 p m on Thursday February 15. The membership committee plans to recruit 150 members and has set a 12 dollar fee for all. A personal canvass will occur within two weeks inviting all citizens to join and help make Nelsonville a strong community. Additionally a birth and a wedding are noted with Max Edward born February 9 to Mr and Mrs Albert Howard in Athens and Rev Leon Arpee performing the ceremony for the mayor Glenford Dugan Post member and Nelsonville native bride and groom who plan to reside at 2614 Fulton Street after March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber OF Commerce
Es Ee A
Nelsonville
Athens
Leon Arpee
First Presbyterian Church of
Emmett Preston
O. A
Glenford Dugan
Fulton Street
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Legion
Ardy Joy
Seth Robinson
Virgil Belt
Kathryn Koppe
Irma Hall
Grace Shriner
Clinton Webb
Phil Tschappat
Three Injured In Logan Road Car Crash In Ohio
Three men were seriously injured and one with minor bruises when their car went over a 25 foot embankment on the Logan Nelsonville pike near the George Wright farm. The injured were Eli Oeffler Van Stewart Walter Howdyshell all workers at Keystone No. 2 mine Kimberly. A fourth man suffered minor shock. Fire rescue assisted and two were rushed to hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimberly
Ernest Hardy
Stewart
Hardy
Pierce Stratton
W. H. Harden
Stratton
W Howdyshell
Cherrington Hospital
Hardy Brat Oeffler
Jogan
Story of an Automobile shown at Ewing hall
Moler Motor company presented The Story of an Automobile directed by the U S Department of Commerce in partnership with Steedbaker Corporation at Ewing hall auditorium. The film toured the plant showing the evolution from early beginnings to a complete auto with parts made and assembled by workers. A two reel Charles Chaplin comedy preceded the feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moler Motor Company
Ewing Hall Auditorium
United States Department of Commerce
Steedbaker Corporrtion
Charles Chaplin
Opportunities Abound in Messenger Want-Ads
Watch the Messenger Want-Ads with care for the opportunities they offer. They provide chances for men and women in every walk of life, large or small, and invite careful attention to every listing.
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Messenger
Death of Annie Hardy in Carbon Hill
Mrs Annie Hardy aged 0 years died Monday night at her home in Carbon Hill Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 A M at residence Burial will be in Carbon Hill She leaves one daughter and nine grandchildren.
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Annie Hardy
Carbon Hill
Obituary Notice for Mays Aged 63
Mays, 63, died Monday night at Sand Run. Funeral services will be held at the residence Thursday at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
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Has
Mays
Sand Run
Oak Hill Cemetery
Funeral Services for Mrs Josephine Anderson Held Today
Funeral services for Mrs. Josephine Anderson aged 40 wife of John Anderson were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at Kimberly. Burial followed at Green Lawn. She leaves her husband three daughters and one son.
Death of Three and a Half Year Old Herbert Gale Speelman
The three and a half year old Herbert Gale Speelman son of Mr and Mrs James Speelman died yesterday from pneumonia. Funeral services are set for Thursday at two o'clock at the Christian church conducted by Rev Johnson. He leaves his parents and several brothers and sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Gale Speelman
James Speelman
Christian Church
Johnson
Buchtel Woman Mary Newman Dies at 40
Mrs. Mary Newman of Buchtel died last night at her home after an illness with flu and pneumonia. She was 40. No funeral arrangements have been announced.
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Buchtel
Mary Newman
Berean Fathers and Sons Banquet at Christian Church
On Thursday evening February 15 the Berean class hosts a yearly fathers and sons banquet in the church social room. Special music by the Berean orchestra begins at 6 30 with supper served at 7. The First United Methodist Church will be speaker. All Bereans and their sons are urged to attend.
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Berean
Christian Church
Berean Orchestra
M. E. Church
Bereans
Myers Co
Myrs
Verity funeral attendees list out-of-town visitors
The Verity funeral Tuesday drew a large crowd of relatives and friends from multiple towns. Attendees included Mrs. E S Monce of Forest, Mrs. Arden Allen of Kenton, Mrs. C A Malone and her Akron daughter, Mrs. Clyde Anderson of Cleveland, William Lyons of McDonald Pa, and many Athens residents among others from The Plains Murray Logan Chauncey and beyond.
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Verity
Bible Class Dinner Served by Mrs Atten Bishop
Mrs Atten Bishop and assistants hosted the Bible Class of M FE church for an annual six o clock chicken dinner. The table carried hearts Valentine decorations and candies with covers set for Mrs A Tu Barker Mary Brown Allen Bishop Louise Pearce Susie Margaret Clark Bertha Howard and Bessie Deer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atten Bishop
A. Jr
Barker
Margaret Clark
M. FE. Church
A. Tu. Barker
Mary Brown
Allen Bishop
Louise Pearce
Susie
Bertha Howard
Bessie Deer
Mayor McCune Weds Miss Pensyle at Arpee Residence
Mayor Earl McCune and Miss Mary Pensyle were married this morning at 19 o'clock in the Arpee residence on Mill Street. The couple are the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pensyle of 95 Robbins Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayor McCune
Mary Pensyle
Charles Pensyle
Robbins Road
Earl
McCune
Arpee
Mill Street
Funeral for Mrs In Verity at Christian church
One of Nelsonville’s largest funerals was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Christian church for Mrs. In Verity. All city businesses closed from 2 to 4 as Rev. Johnson praised her as a devoted wife mother and neighbor. She was laid to rest at Greenlawn.
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Nelsonville
The
Christian Church
In Verity
Johnson
Greenlawn
Mrs L A Whitmore to host Home Missionary Society event
Mrs L A Whitmore assisted by Mrs Edward Crouse will entertain the Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church Thursday at 2 o'clock at her home. All officers and group leaders are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Whitmore
Edward Crouse
Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Ohlinger and Wolfe's Store Robbed by Boys
Two youths from the Boys' Industrial School visited Ohlinger and Wolfe's store after hours. They dressed in new outfits and departed, leaving their old clothes behind. Officials have not yet apprehended the culprits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boys’ Industrial School
Ohlinger & Wolfe's
Four Children Die In Farmhouse Fire In Pine City
A blaze at the Gibbs farmhouse in Pine City Minnesota killed four children as a blizzard trapped residents. Mrs Gibbs escaped with a four year old by leaping from a second story window. medical help was cut off by the storm and the stove overheated, causing the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine City
Minn
George Gibbs
Mina
Cooperation in farming and trade in Athens Ohio
Carl W. Hayes Stewart argues for broad coop efforts serving the public, warns against self serving leaders, favors merchant cooperation on commissions, cites seed wheat collaboration led by Raymond, and plans future notes on marketing. The piece emphasizes farmers and millers in Athens County, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Grange
Farm Bureau
George
Athens County
Raymond
Cincinnati
Carl W. Hayes Stawart
Ohio
James buys Handley interests to run pool room and restaurant
Glouster David James acquires C IX Handley interest in Handley Bros pool room and restaurant and partners with Charles Handley to run the business. He also buys C Ei Handley’s stake in the building. the statter resigns from his father William James’s store to help manage the enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David James
C. IX. Handley
Handley Bros
Charles Handley
Mr. James
C. Ei. Handley
the Statter
William James
Hosp Patients Mrs Price and Mrs Hooks Recovering
Mrs Clyde Price and Mrs C P Hooks, both patients at Grant hospital in Columbus, are getting along nicely after undergoing serious surgical operations. Mr Hooks returned to the city from Columbus Tuesday afternoon to report their condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Price
C. P. Hooks
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Hooks
Price
Death of P. E. Jones Seemed Promising After Illness
P E Jones of New Lexington, reported dying of pneumonia, showed some improvement by Tuesday. Once owner of the Model grocery in this city, he had moved to New Lexington after selling the store.
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P. E. Jones
New Lexington
Mr. Jones
West Virginia License Tags Delayed Until March 15
A letter to Marshal Williams from the state automobile department in Columbus says West Virginia car owners will be recognized for 1922 models until March 15. The delay stems from a shortage of metal needed to manufacture license tags.
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West Virginia
Marshal Williams
State Automobile Department
Columbus
Brysons Attend Funeral of Dr Spung in New Lexington
Mr and Mrs M M Bryson attended the funeral of Mrs Brysons uncle Dr B J Spung in New Lexington on Tuesday.
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M. M. Bryson
Athens visit of Dunnett family hosts Waldie kin
Mrs. Lalla Dunnett her daughter Ruth and granddaughter Virginia Andrews stayed in Athens for the week as guests of Mrs Dunnett's parents Mr and Mrs Malcolm Waldie.
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Lalla Dunnett
Ruth
Virginia Andrews
Athens
Dunnett
Malcolm Waldie
Borah Seeks Global War Prohibition Resolution
Senator Borah introduces a senate resolution to outlaw war by making it a public crime under the law of nations for any country to declare war. The proposal frames war as a crime and seeks international enforcement.
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Washington
Senate
Borah
Idaho
Hood Rattle Stopped by Rubber Cushion Between Hood Parts
An easy fix is to place a rubber pad between the spring catch and the hood to tighten the metal and stop the rattle. A hood silencer is marketed, though it can be improvised by the motorist.
Man Found Guilty in Athens County Gambling Case
Prosecuting Attorney Russell Finsterwald won his first criminal case as Athens County prosecutor when Herb Sams was found guilty of gambling by a jury in the county common pleas court. Sams faced trial after an January indictment arising from an alleged crap game at the old brick plant yard. Four Athens youths testified to seeing the game and one admitted calling police to “watch the fun.” The jury of 12 included C. A. Gardner and others. Sentencing was postponed as a motion for a new trial is filed.
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Russell Finsterwald
Athens County
Herb Sams
Robert W 2Tzzel
Leach Landis
Force Landis
Harold Junod
Sams
Granty
C. A. Gardner
Oliver I. Bircher
James Crawford
E. J. Rodgers
Michael Collins
Daniel Bateman
William Barstow
A. L. Johnson
Robert Smith
S. J. Biddison
Frank A. Kinney
Frank P. Kintz
Churches Plan Cuy Plan CUNY DRIVE Campaign in Athens County
Ministers from 14 Athens County churches met at Athens Christian Church with Dr. T. L. Lowe to outline a county wide evangelistic pre Master campaign. Plans call for February and March campaign targets a 10 percent membership gain and 50 percent Bible School attendance rise by Easter, with weekly reports by February 18 and church level cooperation across the county.
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Christian Churches of
Athens County
Athens Christian Church
T. L. Lowe
Columbus
Disciples of Christ
Lowe
Christians Endeavor
Christian Endeavor
G. B. Courtney
Chauncey
Death of Mrs Hanna Bails in Coolville
Athens county coroner A W Sanders investigated the death of 66 year old Hanna Bails found in her Coolville bed Wednesday morning by her daughter. Believed heart trouble caused by years of illness. She leaves five children living near Vanderhoof, five miles from Coolville.
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A. W. Sanders
Millfield
Athens County
Coolville
Hanna Bails
Vanderhoof
Grand Jury Clears Lawrence Officers of Murder
Ironton Ohio February 14 1934 The grand jury exonerates Sheriff Co W Dement Prosecuting Attorney W S Elkins Deputy Alf Mannon and Oscar Elkins father of the prosecutor in the John Johnson shooting during a December 23 raid at South Point after a two day probe with 141 witnesses questioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ironton
Co. W. Dement
W. S. Elkins
Alf Mannon
Oscar Elkins
John Johnson
Johnson
South Point
Mid Week Meeting at First Methodist Church
The mid week service at the First Methodist Church features Dr. McGurk speaking on The Manifestation of Wisdom. The public and church members are invited to attend and those attending the concert can be seated in ample time. Meeting begins at 7 o clock.
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First Methodist Church
Oliver J. Stough to Celebrate 105th Birthday in San Diego
Oliver J. Stough, a former Ashlander, will observe his 105th birthday in San Diego California on April 18. Born in Ashland, he has lived a long life and will mark the milestone amid family and friends.
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Ashland
Oliver J. Stough
Double Funeral Planned for Perry and Charles Farmer
Perry Farmer age 70 and his son Charles Farmer age 83 died within hours of each other after influenza and pneumonia at the son's Dowler Ridge home. A double funeral will be held Thursday at 10 in the Dowler Ridge church, with burial in New Marshfield cemetery. Charles survived by his widow and four children. Perry by a daughter, Mrs. Clifford Young.
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New Marshfield
Perry Farmer
Charles Farmer
Dowler Ridge
Charles Iaimer
Dabritz
Clifford Young
Nelsonville
R. D
I. O O. FL Lodge
Summit Grange
Ohio movie houses to back state music memory contest
About 1100 moving picture houses in Ohio will cooperate with the state department of education to support the State Music Memory Contest in public schools this April.
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Columbus
Moving Picture Houses of
Ohio
Ohio State Department of Education
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Nelsonville News
Albert Howard
Max Edward
Logan Road
London
Mary Louise White Prendergast
Sir Timothy Eden
Athens Messenger
Scotts Emulsion
Ante
J. E. Zeller
Public Square
Home. Missionary Society
Glouster
Dr. Lowe
Rye
Fourth Avenue
Church of Christ
Jesus
God
Wallace Tuttle
Kansas City
Granville
Denison University
Tuttle
Mr. Tuttle
Cuny Drive
OcCaan
Hannah Bails
Lawrence
Perry Parmer
Charles Parmer
Victor
Feodor Chaliapin
Volga
Great White Way
Ivy
Paul Whiteman
Mister Gallacher
Mister Shean
Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra
Carolina
Toot, Toot
Tootsie
Goo’bye
Billy Murray
Eddie Victor
Home Furnishing Co
Linden Heights
Clyde M. Rumfield
Columbus, Ohio
Swanson
Athens Hotel
Meyers Company
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