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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1926

Page

3

Past Exalted Rulers Night Honors Nelsonville Elks

Nelsonville Ohio February 17 Past exalted rulers night observed by the Nelsonville lodge of Elks with many longtime members attending A chicken dinner was served by the Circle of Ruth of the Presbyterian church before a lively program Mayor Alex Moore of Athens district deputy was among guests Officers of the lodge were announced and district deputy spoke A notable meeting with nominations for next year Exalted Ruler L I Krieg and officers praised for organizing the event They left for Columbus with Elias Davis who is ill Miss Mildred Pierpont of Wellston visited and Delta Theta Tau dance attendance planned at the Junior Order hall

Nelsonville A. L. Pritchard James Sharp J. I. Pritchard O. A. Rider Ed Mills Ed Rosser L. R. Kelch L. I. Krieg Columbus Elias Davis Mildred Pierpont Wellston Corinne Kreppel Delta Theta Tau W. E. A. Club Junior Order

Daugherty Dies at Carbondale at 64

John Daugherty, 64, died Tuesday at his Carbondale home. A Mason, funeral services will be held Thursday at his residence under Marshfield lodge. Burial follows at New Marshfield. He is survived by his wife, two daughters and a son.

Carbondale Nelsonville John Daugherty Masonic Fraternity Marshfield Lodge New Marshfield

Volleyball Bout Promises Local Stars Versus Lancaster Visitors

Nelsonville hosts Lancaster crowd including Emmett Preston who will chaperon a group of Lancaster businessmen to the Y M C A for a 7 30 p m indoor match with Nelsonville experts. The following night Lancaster business college teams and girls play the Y M C A men and high school girls, 7 15 p m, girls under boys rules.

Nelsonville Emmett Preston Lancaster Lancaster Business Y. M. Cc Lancaster Business College

Valentine party at M. E. Church in Nelsonville

The Senior Home Guards held a Valentine party at the M. E. Church in Nelsonville on Monday evening. Forty girls led by Miss Elda Crouse, with Miss Bertha Nixon assisting, enjoyed music games and refreshments.

Nelsonville M. E Elda Crouse Bertha Nixon

Missionary Society Meeting Set by Church Women

The Woman's Missionary Society of the M E church will meet Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the church parlors.

Columbus Visit Notes From Local Figures

Harry Edington visited ColumbusTuesday and Wednesday. Mrs Wallis and Miss Bertha Nixon came to Columbus today to see Miss Margaret Walls who is receiving treatment at Mt Carmel hospital. Mr and Mrs Will Robertson re-

Harry Edington Columbus Wallis Bertha Nixon Margaret Walls Mt. Carmel Hospital Will Robertson

Forty Hours Devotion At St Andrew’s Church Ends

The devotion at St Andrew’s Church drew many Catholics who confessed and received Holy Communion during the three day exercises. The Rev Father Owens led with assistance from Fathers Tuoy Byrne Gallerini Nevin Dunne and Donovan from nearby parishes.

Nelsonville St. Andrew’s Church Father Owens Fathers Tuoy Buchtel Byrne Athens Gallerini Murray City Nevin Logan Dunne Junction City Donovan Zaleski

Groups to Hold Dinner in Local Church Parlors

Nelsonville February 17. Thursday at 6 pm the Presbyterian church dining room hosts Group One led by W L Hudson and Mrs George Johnson with a pot luck dinner and covered lists for Group One families on W Washington and W Columbus streets and all south. Group Two on Franklin Adams and Madison streets lists include George Johnson W D Wolfe Louise Kennard Elizabeth Tedrow J R Howe Griffin J H Saltz Langley family Mary McSherry Phoebe Clements McFarland family Join Owens Cecil Shafer Scheeler Backus Fred Johnson Harry Kelly J W Scott Roy Schnackenburg and others.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church W. L. Hudson George Johnson W. Washington Street W. Colummbushh Street C. H. Roudebush Rena Schnackenburg E. B. Acomb C. H. Ruble Earl McCune Baird Family Mae Runion Eaton Chas. Myers C. H. Bartlett Vern Vorhes John V. Wood William Mills Eugene Pritchard Frank Tedrow Cox Agnes Raybould Creighton Violet Woodard Beem Franklin, Adams Madison Streets W. D. Wolfe Louise Chas. Kennard Elizabeth Tedrow J. Knight J. R. Howe Griffin J. H. Saltz Wm. Herrold Langley Mary McSherry Phoebe Clements Ben Raybould McFar

King's Heralds Meet Saturday

The King's Heralds met at Mrs. Nelson Dowler's home on Jackson street Saturday for their monthly gathering. The program opened with singing In the Garden and Frances Hoisington read Bible verses as members offered sentence prayers.

Nelsonville King’s Heralds Nelson Dowler Jackson Street Frances Hoisington

Members hold meeting with stories and refreshment

The group, joined by cheerleaders, heard a tale titled The Missionary in Japan then recited the Lord's Prayer. Three new members were welcomed and Mrs Dowler with her daughter Nellie Stracke served light refreshments.

Revival Meetings Start in Deanville at M. E. Church

Revival services are now in progress at the M. E. church in Deanville. Meetings are held each night at 7 30 conducted by Walter Reitz and Mrs. Weatherby of Athens.

Nelsonville M. E. Church Deanville Walter Reitz Weatherby Athens

Rotary Hears A Strong Talk In Nelsonville

In Nelsonville on February 17 the Rotary club heard Rev Pielow describe Ben Franklin as the first Rotarian and laud his virtues. Guests included Rev E L Morrell of the M E church and W Hoelscher of Cincinnati.

Nelsonville Ben Franklin Rotary Club Pielow Episcopal Church Franklin E. L. Morrell M. E. Church W. Hoelscher Cincinnati

Mrs Kreppel Takes Hairdressing Course in Columbus

In Nelsonville on February 17 Mrs Raymond Kreppel leaves for Columbus to study marcelling and hairdressing. She plans to return to Nelsonville to operate the business after completing the course.

Nelsonville Raymond Kreppel Columbus

Miss Mechem Leaves OSU Studies for Ill Health

Betty Mechem of Nelsonville quits her Ohio State University studies for the quarter due to ill health and is staying at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs W B Mechem in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Betty Mechem Ohio State University W. B. Mechem

Surprise Birthday Party for Charles Lewis in Nelsonville

Lola Lewis hosted a surprise fifty second birthday gathering for husband Charles Lewis. Daughters and guests from Buchtel and nearby towns attended after he returned from Masonic lodge. A three course luncheon and two cakes marked the event with notable local attendees and bus line courtesy.

Nelsonville Lola Lewis Albert Northcutt Mary Belle Nutter Buchtel Charles Lewis Nelsonville-Murray Lewis Masonic Lodge Order of Eastern Star Isabelle Lewis Northcutt Charles Chapman W. G. Woodson P. Christian Delia’ Lewis Beatrice Jones New Pittsburgh Gilbert Randolph Leathia Cornelia Jones James Lewis

Mrs Thomas Evans Hosts Dinner Party in Nelsonville

Mrs Thomas Evans entertained a small group at her home on Nelsonville Route No 2 with a chicken dinner last Thursday. Guests included Mrs Eden Patton Mrs Madison Price Mrs Elwood Reeves and daughter Helen Miss Mig Bailus Mrs A J Skiver and daughter Nora Mrs Arthur Todd and daughter Betty and son Wayne Mrs Eilvina Williams of Haydenville and Miss Mary Fisher of Logan.

Thomas Evans Nelsonville Eden Patton Madison Price Elwod Reeves Helen Mig Bailus A. J. Skiver Nora Arthur Todd Betty Wayne Eilvina Williams Haydenville Mary Fisher Logan

Tire thief jailed after arrest near Strouds Run

Jesse Altop living at the headwaters of Strouds Run was arrested for auto parts theft. Before Mayor S A Park in Glouster he received a four month county jail term and a 331 90 fine as a warning to others. Deputies located him Sunday night and brought him in early Monday. He pleaded guilty and officers say he stole three tires chains and tools hid them on Indian Run Perry county.

Glouster Jesse Altop Strouds Run S. A. Park Athens County Marshal Williams Darling Blower Alltop Mayor Park Alstop West Virginia Indian Run Perry County

Mrs Grayce Binderbasin Returns Home From Pomeroy Visit

Mrs. Grayce Binderbasin of Jacksonville returned home Monday from Pomeroy after visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Hartley of 173 Mulberry Avenue.

Man and Boy Arrested in Albany After Skipping Bill

In Albany on Tuesday afternoon two men, Leon Douglas 32 and John Patterson 17, were arrested after dodging a restaurant bill and A concealed gun was found. Douglas pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the common pleas court. Patterson was held as a suspicious character. The pair claimed army service and wore army overcoats.

Leon Douglas John Patterson Albany Pearl W. Helwig Douglas Common Pleas Court Patterson Frank Barnes Justice Helwig

Physician Fined Over Cure Claim For Stomach Ailments

Advertiser says a nine hundred dollar fine was paid after promoting Maya’s One Dose claiming to cure stomach liver and intestinal troubles. The notice notes refunds offer and cites McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and other druggists as sellers and endorsers.

Maya McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Andrus plans vast gift for orphans in Yonkers

John E. Andrus, famed for riding subways rather than motor cars, will leave a large portion of his $100 million fortune to create a home for the poor and orphaned children of Yonkers County. The plan was disclosed after Andrus marked his eighty-fifth birthday, announced by his son-in-law William H. Taylor.

Yonkers N. Y John E. Andrus New York Andrus William H. Taylor Straphanger

Athens Girl Scouts Divided Into Three Troops

The Girl Scouts of Athens split into three troops at a Presbyterian church meeting. Each troop has eighteen girls split by age and location. Troop 1 includes ages 14 to 18 led by Captain Mrs. Wilson Smith and Lieutenant Miss Elizabeth Evans. Troop 2 serves ages 10 to 18 with Captain Mrs. Thor Olson and Lieutenant Miss Elizabeth Faubion. Troop 3 covers West Side youths ages 10 to 18, led by Captain Mrs. Carl Porter and Lieutenant Mrs. M. G. Boring.

Girl Scouts of Athens Presbyterian Church Wilson Smith Elizabeth Evans Thor Olson Elizabeth Faubion Heutenant West Side Carl Porter M. G. Boring

First marriage license issued by Probate court this week

The Probate court issued its first marriage license of the week to Stanley McDaniel laborer and Mary Dorothy Bowman, at home, both of Athens.

Stanley McDaniel Mary Dorothy Bowman Athens

Lent Observed Across Churches in Ash Wednesday Services

Lent season begins with Ash Wednesday rites across the Church of the Good Shepherd Protestant Episcopal St. Paul’s Catholic church and other local churches. Low Mass at St. Paul’s and Holy Communion at Good Shepherd marked the start of a forty day period of sacrifice and penance.

Church of the Good Shepherd St. Paul's Catholic St. Paul's Church

Surprise for Sunday School Teacher at Graham Chapel

A group of twenty-one young people organized a complete surprise for Mrs. Herbert Hawk at her Graham chapel home on Sunday evening. Attendees included Mrs. Elton Frost and several young women and men named Ruth Bobb Bessie Kohn Margaret Dailey Ardyth Love Verna Darnell Zenith Allen Hildreth Hawk Mabel Hawk Loyd Frost and Delmer Frost.

Herbert Hawk Graham Chapel Elton Frost Ruth Bobb Bessie Kohn Margaret Dailey Ardyth Love Verna Darnell Zenith Allen Hildreth Hawk Mabel Hawk Messrs Loyd Frost Delmer Frost

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets Pledge Quick Growth

Treats underweight children with cod liver oil in sugar coated tablets. Claims rapid flesh gain after illness and suspected rickets, presenting a case of a 9 year old gaining 12 pounds in seven months. Encourages purchase from multiple pharmacies with price 60 cents for 60 tablets.

Cline Pharmacy Co McKee Drug Co McCoy

Community Names Honored in Local Gathering

Earl Dailey Claudius Chappell Thomas Koker Vernie Koker Woodrow Bobo Emmett Darnell Freddie Burch Harold Hawk Willie Hawk Paul Hawk attended a community event with refreshments music and games. Mrs Hawk is noted as a faithful teacher to local youth for four years.

Earl Dailey Claudius Chappell Thomas Koker Vernie Koker Woodrow Bobo Emmett Darnell Freddie Burch Harold Hawk Willie Hawk Paul Hawk Hawk

Debates Set Across Athens Nelsonville and Canaanville

Athens, Nelsonville and Canaanville high schools hold a triangular debate tonight on whether the Air Service of the United States should constitute a Department of the Government. Athens negative faces Canaanville affirmative at 7 30 in Canaanville church. a small admission fee funds expenses. Canaanville negative meets Nelsonville affirmative at Nelsonville high school. Athens affirmative confronts Nelsonville negative in Nelsonville auditorium.

Athens Nelsonville Canaanville Air Service of the United States Department Canaanville Methodist Church

Auto show opens in Athens with garden setup at armory

Everything is ready for the Athens automobile show opening tonight at the armory. The building is transformed into a Japanese garden and managers expect a large crowd due to favorable weather. Twenty two cars are on display.

Armory Ben

Recital Tonight Features Advanced Music Students

A recital of advanced students in voice piano and violin takes place this evening at 7 in Ewing auditorium. The school of music sponsors the event with Prof. C C Robinson directing. Violin recital by Ronald Robinette is highlighted.

Ewing School of Music Prof C. C. Robinson Ronald Robinette

Piano Recital Group Names And Soloists

Assistant to Prof. Willittpy selects student pianists Louise Sy Jeannette Brown Earl Blind Whartenby and Kathryn man for two plate numbers. Voice soloists include Anna Mae Cotes Colena Norvell Vera Berrard Traux Christine Brown and Grandy.

Scott Willittpy School of Music Louise Sy Jeannette Brown Earl Blind Set Whartenby Kathryn ‘Man Francis Clutts Blythe Bernice Wise Whartenby Anna Mae Cotes Colena Norvell Vera Berrard Or Traux Christine Brown Grandy

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