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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1929

Page

6

Frances Willard Memorial Services Held by W T U in Melsonville

The W T U observed Frances Willard Memorial services Tuesday at the home of Mrs. W H Parks on East Washington Street. The meeting opened with America followed by a devotional led by Mrs. Willard Bartoe. A five member committee was named to recruit one new member monthly. A program featured readings and talks on Frances Willard and the Memorial Fund with offerings collected. Refreshments were served during social hour.

Thomas Spencer Mary Kessinger C. L. Stout Adda James W. H. Parks A. L. Barker Frances Willard Margaret Betts America Frank Johnson Pete Shonagh A. L

Birthday fête honors Miss Lucille Verity at Franklin Street

Mrs. Ralph M. Henry hosted a Wednesday evening gathering at her Franklin Street home in honor of her sister Miss Lucille Verity’s birthday. Red and white decor and refreshments reflected Washington's Birthday as guests included Mrs. Harold Mechem and several others.

Ralph M. Henry Franklin Street Lucille Verity Washington Harold Mechem L. G. Devore Walter Howe J. D. Adamson William Gray C. A. Jack S. Steenrod Sigrid Love Fern Frances Parry Adeline Ray Verna Hand Pauline Donley Esther Luciile Verity

Death of Hiram Cline at 72 in Ohio man dies at hospital

Pomeroy Dyesville February 21 Hiram Cline 72 died Sunday at Athens State Hospital after a short illness He was taken to the hospital 16 years ago when the family lived here A widow four sons and three daughters survive Everette Charles Floyd Ruby Eva and Cora all living in Minot North Dakota The funeral will be held at School Lot after Everette arrives from Dakota

Dyesville Hiram Cline Athens State Hospital Everette Charles Floyd Ruby Eva Cora Minot North Dakota Dakota

Ada Dunn Seeks Divorce From Lennie Dunn in Pomeroy

County records show Ada Dunn has filed for divorce from Lennie Dunn now in Mansfield State Reformatory. The petition cites extreme cruelty and seeks alimony for Ada and three children aged 6 3 and 2, plus restoration of her maiden name Ada Blake.

Crow Harry Collins John Phillips

Dave's Mentha Pepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief

Sufferers of chronic and acute stomach agony gas and indigestion are urged to try Dave's Mentha Pepsin elixir. The ad claims it relieves acute attacks and, when used regularly, overcomes chronic stomach trouble with strong demand from the region. It guarantees better results than prior remedies.

Dave Reeve

Eberle Nominated Again by the Elks

Nelsonville Elks nominate L. J. Eberle for exalted ruler at the February meeting. Other officers named include Orlin McLaughlin and John Mac Cormick. Eberle elected delegate to grand lodge sessions in Los Angeles starting July 7. Election of officers set for March 5 with degree work to be demonstrated by the Logan team.

Nelsonville L. J. Eberle Cormick Leland Krieg Ed Rosser Tyler L. P. Rice P. C. Morris Grand Lodge Los Angeles California C. H. Martin Logan

Musical comedy Spanish Moon to aid American Legion

In Nelsonville on February 26 and 27 Miss Mable Robinson will play piano for the high school auditorium production Spanish Moon. Freddie, played by Corwin Cookson, leads Apex Advertising Agency sketches with Flash the janitor Ben Sweazy. Act two shifts to Spain with Valera portrayed by Mary Ruscoe and Lurenzio by Tom West, featuring a tango.

Nelsonville Mable Robinson American Legion Apex Advertising Agency Freddie Flash Corwin Cookson Ben Sweazy Spain Valera Lurenzio Toreador Lisbon Mary Ruscoe Tom West Austin Kontner G. H. Hoch Fred Mulligan Leonard Cooley Frank Lowrey

Cottage Prayer Meetings Set For Nelsonville

The Methodist Church cottage prayer meetings are scheduled for this evening at 7 30 at four homes: George Evans 603 Walnut Street the Reverend Hoffman 80 East Columbus Street Mrs Stella Betts 269 Fort Street and the Rev L G Matheny 22 West Washington Street.

Nelsonville Methodist Church George Evans Walnut Street Hoffman Columbus Street Stella Betts Fort Street L. G. Matheny West Washington Street

Knights of Pythias Celebrate 65th Anniversary Event

The Knights of Pythias marked their 65th anniversary Tuesday evening at Castle Hall with a large attendance of Knights, families, Pythian Sisters, and relatives. The program included Rachel Catherine Coakley singing Beside a Little Cottage, the Warehime sisters performing The Census Taker, Mrs. Harry Davis reading Mandy's Wedding, followed by refreshments and dancing with a local orchestra.

Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Rachel Catherine Coakley Ruth Mills Warehime Mandy Harry Davis

King's Men to Hold Friday Prayer Service at Chestnut Home

The King's Men will meet Friday night at 7 o'clock at 882 Chestnut Street the home of C. P. Jones. All men with an invitation may attend. William Mitchell will lead and C. P. Jones will read the lesson.

C. P. Jones Chestnut Street William Mitchell

Nelsonville Ironton High game postponed by deep snow

Nelsonville and Ironton high schools postpone their basketball game due to over 15 inches of snow in Ironton. If conditions permit, the game will be played at Nelsonville High School at 9 oclock Saturday night.

Nelsonville Ironton

Bridge Club Hosts Prize Winners at Fayette Street

Mrs C E Bennett hosted her bridge club Wednesday afternoon at Fayette Street home. Guest Mrs W W Gibson joined three tables of play with high score won by Mrs Harry Kelly. Second prize went to Mrs Stanley Dew and third to Mrs Cecil Shafer.

C. E. Bennett Fayette Street W. W. Gibson Harry Kelly Stanley Dew Cecil Shafer

Past Councillors to Meet in Daughters of America Hall

The Past Councillors of the Daughters of America will meet at their hall this evening. Officers urge a strong attendance.

The Daughters of America

Buckeye Lodge to Consider Important Business Friday

The secretary of Buckeye Lodge No. 148 says a meeting Friday night will handle important business.

Buckeye Lodge No. 148

Past Noble Grand Society meeting at Mrs Bertha Willis home

The Past Noble Grand Society of the Rebekah Lodge will meet at the home of Mrs Bertha Willis on Ashton Avenue Friday evening February 22.

Noble Grand Society The Rebekah Lodge Bertha Willis Ashton Avenue

Meeting Postponed by Illness in Hickman Family

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church postpones its Friday evening meeting due to illness in the J. R. Hickman family. Mrs. Effie Green was to host. The postponement is indefinite.

J. R. Hickman Woman's Missionary Society of Methodist Church Effie Green

Two Ohio teachers visit city guests from St Clairsville

Miss Katherine Harrop and Miss Marie Stowe both former Nelsonville High School faculty members, now in St Clairsville, are guests of friends in this city. Harrop stays at the L A Kelch home while Stowe visits Mrs H D Kries.

Katherine Harrop Marie Stowe St. Clairsville Nelsonville High School Miss Harrop L. A. Kelch Miss Stowe H. D. Kries

W. B. A. Club Meeting Announced for Friday Evening

The W B A Club will meet Friday at 7 o'clock with Mrs. Letha Hartley at 590 Poplar Street. Local personal mentions list Dow Bowers Jr in Columbus visiting wife and daughter, and several residents visiting or returning from Columbus Urbana Delaware and Athens.

W. B. A. Club Letha Hartley Poplar Street Dow Bowers, Jr Columbus H. E. Quber D. W. Gibson Delaware Buchtel John Humphrey Shawnee Humphrey Fred Juniper Stanley Mechem James Grant William Hick A. G. Mechem Urbana Dave Burnelle Marguerite Took Fostoria Rose Cook C. A. Hooper Athens Henry Verity George Largent Helen Harry Hall Largent E. L. Morrell

Air school program in Columbus headline

Myers Y Cooper headlined the program of Ohio's "school of the air" today in Columbus as part of the air school initiative.

AIR Columbus U.P— Myers

Home Beauty To Be Discussed by Ries Athens Conference

A home beautification conference will be held in Athens on April 9. Victor Ries of Ohio State University will advise Athens County residents on beautifying homes, lawns, shrubs, and flower placements at a morning session in the Chamber of Commerce Rooms.

Athens T. H. Johnson Victor Ries Ohio State University Chamber of Commerce

Conference Seeks Sketches for Home Grounds Advice

The conference will include a session where attendees may bring sketches of their home grounds for advice. Mr. Johnson announced the event and the group will visit the home of Harry Jacoby nearby.

Johnson Harry Jacoby

Plant Beautification Demonstrations at Jacoby Home

Demonstrations in the afternoon cover matching flowers pruning and plant phases. The Jacoby home will be maintained by a county beautification project for home beautification.

Jackville Jacoby County Demath

Musterole Relieves Sore Throat and Aches Quickly

Musterole provides fast relief for sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup and other pains. It penetrates the sore spot with a tingle to loosen congestion and reduce soreness and is also available in a milder form for babies and children.

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T. U Ada Dunn Husband Mansfield Dare Eberle ELKS Miss Mabel Robinson Legion King's Men Borden Fabrics Vogue Borden Wash Goods Department Wooltex Edington Snow Bridge Club Cline Cline’s Ries Jackoffceset and Best Stores Chauncey Glouster C. H. Fowler D. D Cee Tion Ture Henry Isler
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