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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1929

Page

6

Three Day Pilgrim Holiness Conference At Nelsonville

The three day Pilgrim Holiness conference in Nelsonville drew strong attendance and active participation across services. Rev. R. G. Finch, general leader, will stay through Sunday to oversee the prayer conference. The Iyokeehie Campfire Girls held a Valentine party at Ken Shirley’s home with games and refreshments for local youths.

Nelsonvilld P. Pridgen R. G. Finch Dent Iyokeehie Ken Shirley Ena Catherine Ruth Butt Louise Caldwell Ve Beagle Majel Lee Mar Scott Gladys McAfee Verna Hand Mary Coleman Margaret Penn Margaret Johnson Tom Shafer Oscar Hartley Ian Whit- Clarence Huddy Hill Sayre Fin Fealy Rex Huffman Archie Swartz Jean Jewett Dounce Bartoe Paul McCray Kathleen Shirley

Family Burial Held For Dorr Run Resident's Daughter

The daughter of Mr and Mrs Maffin who died yesterday at their Dorr Run home was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery this morning at 10 30 o'clock.

Nelsonville Maffin Dorr Run Greenlawn

Fountain Grant 82 Dies at Athens State Hospital

Nelsonville Feb 1 Fountain Grant 82 died Wednesday at Athens State Hospital. Body to Stout's Mortuary then to former home at Buttel. Funeral arrangements incomplete. Brother Steve Grant of this city.

Nelsonville Fountain’ Grant Athens State Hospital Stout Buchtel Steve Grant

Mrs Mechem Hosts Birthday Party for Joe

Mrs Harold Mechem entertained Tuesday afternoon at her Fort Street home for Joe Mechem s thirteenth birthday anniversary. Guests included Jack Kerr Joe Pritchard Jack Heffner Junior Parks Warren Badger Rex Edward Mills Dix Powell Reed Calvin Lancaster Jimmy McBride Judson Morrison Bob Stalter Bob Butts Joe Galvin Billy Mechem Don Martin Jr Paul Courtney Jeanette Bartells Alice Mechem and Mary Margaret Mechem. BAKE SALE NELSONVILLE Feb 14 The Ladies Aid Society M E Church led by Mrs Alex Nelson will hold a bake sale next Saturday at Wilson Brothers Grocery.

Harold Mechem Fort Street Gon. Joe Jack Kerr Joe Pritchard Jack Heffner Junior Parks Warren Badger Jr. Rex Edward Mills Dix Powell Reed Calvin Lancaster Jimmy McBride Judson Morrison Bob Stalter Nelsonville Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. Church Alex Nelson Wilson Brothers Grocery

Athens High Band to Play Benefit Concert in Nelsonville

Nelsonville hopes for strong turnout as Athens High School Band from Athens, led by G E Stevenson, performs Tuesday February 19 at 8 pm in Nelsonville auditorium. Proceeds benefit both schools as the new Nelsonville band seeks funds for instruments and a director.

Nelsonville H. EK. Zuber Athens High School Athens G. E. Stephenson Zuber

Nelsonville Delegation backs Mardis Bill in Columbus

A Nelsonville Chamber delegation led by Mayor L. J. Eberle and Postmaster I R Jackson appeared before the Ohio House in Columbus in support of House Bill No 2 to readjust freight rates on intra state coal shipments. A second hearing is set for next Wednesday. Ralph Parks was elected to fill the unexpired term of John Hinl as director. The board endorsed a road improvement plan to upgrade an eight mile highway link between State Routes 143 and 160 in Meigs and Vinton Counties.

Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce Columbus House L. J. Eberle I. R. Jackson Miller Wilson Cecil Shafer Ralph Parks John Hinl Good Roads Committee Meigs Vinton

Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter DAR Colonial Tea Change

The Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter DAR meeting moved from Saturday February 16 to Thursday February 21. The group will hold a Colonial Tea at the American Legion Home at 7 pm with members in Colonial dress and guests welcome.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of the American Revolution American Legion

Mid-Year Rally Aims High Attendance At Local Methodist Church

Nelsonville reports a big attendance push for next Sunday at the M E Church. The aim is 690 in Sunday School with every family in Senior or Junior Church and 150 Epworth League members. A 7 pm service will feature 60 color stereoptican slides on Emily Religion.

Nelsonville M. BE Cc. W. Hoffman Epworth League Emily

Funeral attendees travel to Cadiz for Bates service

In Cadiz today Laura Spencer Mrs Joshua Spencer Mr and Mrs C E Bennett and Mrs Charles Bartels attend the funeral of Ella Spencer Bates in Nelsonville.

Bates Nelsonville Laura Spencer Joshua Spencer C. E. Bennett Charles Bartels Cadiz Ella Spencer Bates

Sunday School Party at Mrs Higgins Home

Mrs Besse Higgins of Poplar Street hosts the Methodist Church Sunday School class taught by Mrs Charles Monks at her home this evening at seven o clock.

Besse Higgins Poplar Street Methodist,Church Charles Monks

Bronchuline Emulsion Offers Strong Cough Relief

An old advertisement urges readers with persistent coughs to ask their druggist for Bronchuline Emulsion. It promises fast relief, warns against lingering coughs as dangerous, and notes influenza is epidemic, urging quick action and local pharmacist purchase.

Nelsonville High Night Draws 225 At Revival Service

The Nelsonville Church of Christ held a special revival service with High School Night drawing about 225 attendees. Miss Treva Shaw led the alma mater and cheers for Nelsonville High, Rev. K H McCorkle preached on Behind the Veil, and a student sextette sang Joys Are Flowing Like a River. A post service program featured the minister and wife, readings by Mrs J C Tuckerman, refreshments, and entertainment.

Nelsonville Bremening Margaret Scott Ruth Call Mary Ruscoe Margaret Penn Genevieve Beagle Mary Jo Bowers K. H. McCorkle J. C. Tuckerman

Death of A C Snyder in Bre men after illness

A C Snyder aged 68, formerly of Nelsonville and brother in law of Mrs T KE Wells, was found dead in bed at his son Arthur Snyder's home in Brem en. Paralysis cited as cause. His wife Emma Snyder died two months earlier. Funeral plans to be announced. Hubert G Hall of Nelsonville is among Goodyear Rubber Co personnel chosen for the Gadson Alabama plant and will depart June 1 after nearly a year in Akron.

Nelsonville A. C. Snyder T. KE. Wells Arthur Snyder Bremen Emma Snyder Hubert G. Hall Goodyear Rubber Company Gadson Alabama Hall Goodyear Company Akron

Thompson Dies in Columbus Area Merchant Remembered

Cary E. Thompson 73, a Nelsonville merchant who sold his dry goods and notions shop five years ago, died Wednesday at his Columbus residence from heart disease. He leaves two brothers and a sister in Columbus. Funeral at his West California Avenue home Friday at 2 PM, burial at Greenlawn, Columbus.

Nelsonville Cary E. Thompson California Avenue Columbus Thompson M. E. Joyce IC. G. Thompson C. W. Thompson Clara T. Thompson

Bridge Club Returns Home for Evening Tally

Miss Eula Scheeler hosted a Wednesday bridge gathering at her East Franklin Street home. Bernice Backus led with high score, Julia Burnelle was second, and Scheeler posted the low score. refreshments followed the play.

Eula Scheeler Bridge Club East Franklin Street Bernice Backus Julia Burnelle

Local social visits span Columbus to Huntington

Mr and Mrs Harold Mechem spent today in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Frank Johnson of Jackson Street entertained at dinner. Mr and Mrs BE C Tuckerman of Huntington W Va had as their guests Wednesday the latter's mother and brother Mrs B W Hawk and Brank Doudna of Glouster. Mrs C G Krepple spent Thursday in Logan with her sister Mrs A L Oldfield. Blake Mechem spent Thursday in Lancaster.

Harold Mechem Columbus Frank Johnson Jackson Street BE. C. Tuckerman Huntington W. Va B. W. Hawk Brank Doudna Glouster C. G. Krepple Logan A. L. Oldfield Blake Mechem Lancaster

Rainbow Class To Meet For Evangelistic Services

Members of the Rainbow Class of the Christian Church are asked to meet this evening at 6 45 in the church study to attend Evangelistic services at 7 o'clock.

Christian Church

Central School PTA Meets Friday Afternoon

The Parent-Teacher Association of Central School will hold its monthly business meeting Friday afternoon February 15 at 3 o'clock.

Parent-Teacher Association of the Central School

Farm Bureaus Offer Reward For Thieves In Ohio

The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and county farm bureaus announce rewards for capture and conviction of thieves taking members property to protect about 28 000 farmers. At the Athens County Farm Bureau meeting the plan was approved. Officials estimate over 1 000 000 dollars in farm theft losses annually, with chicken thefts and hog thefts among the largest losses.

Ohio Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Athens County Farm Bureau Farm Bureau

Skin Troubles Clear With Mentho Sulphur Remedy

Personal testimony claims Rowles Mentho Sulphur clears pimples blotches and long standing skin troubles in days. It describes sulfur to clear skin and menthol to heal tissue, offering instant relief from itching and smarting with Rowles in jars ready for use.

Rowles

Farm thief protection plan under law enforcement

Officials say organized farmers will direct protective efforts through established law enforcement channels. County farm bureaus are developing reporting systems to assist officers in pursuing farm thefts, often petty but costly to farmers statewide.

Farm Bureau announces new cooperative rural safety project

The farm bureau describes a plan patterned on successful programs in New York and other states. Organized farmers will cooperate with State Protective Association officials and law enforcement in a new project.

Farm Bureau New York State Protective Association

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