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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1927

Page

3

Nelsonville names public health nurse for city

Miss Ethel Walker was appointed public health nurse for Nelsonville for a one year term starting March 1. The appointment was approved by Mayor I. J. Eberle and Dr. Hubert Hyde after the health board meeting. Walker, a Nelsonville native, trained at White Cross hospital Columbus and earned a Chicago field nursing diploma. A state nurse will assist the first week of March. The health board meets Thursday night. In local sports, Nelsonville beat New Lexington 47 to 23 with Howell scoring 14 and Hudson 11.

Nelsonville Ethel Walker I. J. Eberle Hubert Hyde Health Board Walker White Cross Hospital Columbus Chicago Hocking County Health Department State Department

Home Talent Gives Program in Nelsonville

Nelsonville February 22 home talent program at the senior high auditorium drew good attendance and favorable reception. The glee club directed by Velma Young opened with mixed-voice numbers, boys’ selections, and girls’ pieces. Jack Martin or Donald Mc Laughlin then offered a twenty minute jazz demonstration with saxophone and piano. The Poston Singers directed by Charles E. Poston included Mrs Ralph Parks, Mrs L Morrell, Ralph Parks and Jack Bobo with quartet and solo pieces that drew strong applause.

Nelsonville Velma Young Jack Martin Donald McLaughlin Poston Singers Charles E. Poston Ralph Parks L. Morrell Jack Bobo

Rotary Club Birthday Observed in Nelsonville

The Rotary International birthday was observed by the local club in Nelsonville on February 22. C. B. S. Mechem led the educational committee program. A brief history of Rotary’s founding and global growth was read, with regional summaries by P. C. Morris, Lloyd Evans, G. R. Robinson, Fred Johnson, Leonard Cooley, and C. H. Bartlett.

Nelsonville Rotary International S. Mechem Rotary Chicago North America P. C. Morris Europe Lloyd Evans South America G. R. Robinson Asia Fred Johnson Australia New Zealand Leonard Cooley Africa C. H. Bartlett

Methodist class 19 hosts gathering at Hoch home

Class No 19 of the Methodist church will be entertained tonight by Mrs Garrett Hoch and Miss Ethel Walker at the Hoch home 147 West Columbus street.

The Methodist Church Garrett Hoch Ethel Walker Hoch West Columbus Street

Postponed Pill Bottle Play Set for March 2

The Pill Bottle, announced to be given Wednesday evening at Hebbardsville by the Nelsonville Presbyterian church young people, has been postponed one week to March 2 due to bad traveling conditions.

Nelsonville Hebbardsville Nelsonville Presbyterian Church

Local Visitors Dotted With Trip Notes In Ohio

Mr and Mrs Rollin Orahood and Goldie Biffle from Columbus visit as guests of the latter s parents. Mrs Ralph Calvert of Akron stays with her mother Mrs Flo Richards. Mrs Walter Floto from Steubenville visits her parents Mr and Mrs Vern Vorhes while Mr Floto attends a shoe convention in Columbus. Eph Stratton returns to Jacksonville Florida after weeks here. Charles Stratton and Leland Devore accompany him. Miss Irma Wilson and Fanny Mulligan spend the day in Columbus. Mrs R H Jackson visits Upper Sandusky today and tomorrow.

Rollin Orahood Goldie Biffle Columbus Ralph Calvert Akron Flo Richards Walter Floto Steubenville Vern H. Vorhes Floto Eph Stratton Jacksonville Florida

Nelsonville Circle of Ruth to Elect Officers

The Circle of Ruth will hold a called meeting at the Presbyterian church parlors Wednesday at 6 45 pm to elect officers. A good attendance is requested.

Presbyterian Church

Past Noble Grands Club Meets in Glouster

Thirteen members attended the Past Noble Grands club meeting at the O O F hall with Mrs Amanda Edwards hosting. Florence Vaughn presided, the gathering opened with The Battle Hymn of the Republic and the Lord's Prayer, readings on Washington were shared, next meeting set for March 3 hosted by Mrs Nellie Golding.

Glouster Noble Grands’ Club O. O. F. Hall Amanda Edwards Florence Vaughn Washington Nellie Golding

Miner injured at Oregon Ridge mine after drill incident

Victor Miller of Oregon Ridge sustained hip injuries while operating an electric drill in the mine about 9 o clock Monday night. Dr. von Scheele of Jacksonville treated him and said Miller will be unable to work for several weeks.

Glouster eFb Victor Miller Oregon Ridge von Scheele Jacksonville Miller

Boy William Peugh Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy

In Glouster Ohio six year old William Peugh, son of Mr and Mrs Earl Peugh, had an emergency appendectomy at Grant hospital in Columbus after a Sunday trip by Andrews and Wallace ambulance. He responded well and was recovering Monday with his mother by his side while his father returned home.

Glouster Grant Hospital Columbus William Earl Peugh Andrews and Wallace Mr. Peugh Mrs. Peugh

Willing Workers Class to Meet at Mrs Stitt’s Home

The Willing Workers class of the M. E. Sunday school will gather Thursday at 7 oclock at the home of Mrs J B Stitt on Spring Street in Glouster. All members are invited and especially urged to attend.

Glouster M. E. Sunday School J. B. Stitt Spring Street

Plans for the March 25 calendar social

A calendar social is planned for March 25 with organizers outlining activities and guest attendance. Details on location and schedule are to be announced by the committee.

Six-year-old Clemmons boy hurt by poisoning and appendicitis

A six year old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Clemmons from south of Redtown was rushed to St. Francis hospital in Columbus Sunday night in serious condition from stomach poisoning and appendicitis. He is to have surgery when his condition warrants.

Glouster James Clemmons Redtown St. Francis Hospital Columbus

Local residents and visitors take short trips

Mr and Mrs C E Sweeney and two daughters Virginia and Joan and Mrs Dennison returned to their Akron home after a brief visit with Mrs Sweeneys parents Mr and Mrs L D McAfooes. Herman Atlas of the Atlas store is in Columbus on business. Miss Fannie Steel went to Dayton to visit her brother Enoch Steel. Herman Luckoff of Luckoff stores is spending ten days in New York City on business.

C. E. Sweeney Virginia Joan Dennison Akron

Reverend Kinney Officiates Slay and Campbell Wedding

The Rev. James H. Kinney of Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church presided at the Wednesday wedding of Miss Lennie Slay and Albert Campbell. Campbell works for the Pierce-Butler-Pierce company. They will reside in Zanesville with their new home.

James H. Kinney Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church Lennie Slay Albert Campbell Campbell Pierce-Butler-Pierce Company Mrs. Campbell Zanesville

Lewis Ellsesser Buried in Cincinnati Cemetery

Lewis Ellsesser died at his Cincinnati home and was buried yesterday afternoon at West Union Street Cemetery. Rev. C. M. Coulter of First Methodist Church led the brief service at the cemetery chapel. The family was formerly married in Athens.

Lewis Ellsesser Cincinnati West Union Street C. M. Coulter First Methodist Church Athens

FLOCK OF SEVENS FAILS IN PURSE SNATCH CASE

In Columbus on February 22 a group defining itself as a gang of seven dusky youths led by Manual Junior Mitchell Henry Webster Nathaniel Pryor stands accused of purse snatching. The youths, described as seven named individuals, face legal action as authorities pursue charges.

Columbus Manual Mitchell Henry Webster Nathaniel Pryor

City Council Approves East State Street Paving Bid Call

The bi weekly meeting passed a second ordinance to repave East State Street with brick on concrete base or resurfacing with asphalt or amisite. Bids will be advertised. city pays 65 percent of costs, property owners 35 percent, for work between Court and Park streets.

State Street Court and Park Streets West Union Street Court Street South Cemetery Factory G. M. Romine City Water Works Fred H. Barnes United States Iron Works, Inc Joplin Missouri Missouri Company

Big Red to Meet Lancaster in Holiday Game

The Big Red quintet will travel to Lancaster for a holiday game against a strong local high school. Lancaster has beaten Zanesville Coshocton Mt. Vernon Logan and two Columbus schools this year. Logan defeated by 36 to 6. Team roster includes Cross Evans Hughes Brooks Border Sams Sprague Linscott Carmacheal Wolfe and Wetzel. Next Saturday Athens plays Logan at Logan before the Ohio university gym tournament March 11 and 12.

Big Red Lancaster Fairfield County Boys Cambridge Zanesville Coshocton Mt. Vernon Logan Columbus Cross Evans Hughes Brooks Border Sams Sprague Linscott Carmachael Wolfe Wetzel Athens Ohio University Gymnasium

Hi Y Porter speaker at Athens High Hi Club meeting

Porter, faculty advisor of Athens High School Hi Y Club, spoke at the second open meeting for all high school boys. Following his talk, the group held an open discussion on the life and ideals of George Washington.

W. P. Porter Athens High School

Theatrical Magnate Rudolph Hynicka Dies in Florida

Rudolph K. Hynicka, a Cincinnati born political force and major theater magnate, died in St. Petersburg Florida on February 22. His career spanned decades in Ohio politics and show business influencing entertainment and civic circles.

Petersburg Fla Rudolph K. Hynicka Cincinnati Ohio

Radio Reception Improves Across Networks in Athens Air

A late night radio roundup highlights Pablo Casal in Athens heard via WEAF with Barbara Maurel assisting. Strong reception from WEAF and many New York, Portland and Canadian stations. interference varied. Future listings include WEAF at 10:30 p m and multiple stations in concert and variety programs tonight.

Pablo Casal Athens WEAF Barbara Maurel New York Portland WAIU School of Journalism WOS WLW WPG Light Opera Company CNRW Orpheum Orchestra WJZ KDKA KYW WBZ Shilkret Atlanta Georgia Tech CNRM McGill University WSB School of the Air WLS Haymakers WGN Paul Ash WBBM Gibson Orchestra

Tuesday's Five Best Radio Features

Radio listings for Tuesday feature a WHRZ Springfield program with Pablo Casals and Barbara Maurel at 10 p m Eastern. WBAL Baltimore covers Boston vs Detroit hockey at 9:46 p m Eastern. WJZ hook ups include municipal band concert and grand opera group with stations W9dZ KDKA KYW at 9 p m Eastern.

WEAF Pablo Casals Barbara Maurel WHRZ Springfield Boston Detroit WBAL Baltimore Municipal Band WJZ W9dz KDKA KYW WJZ Grand Opera Group

Tonight Radio Schedule Listings from Various Cities

A compiled list of radio programs and times across multiple stations including KDKA Pittsburgh WLW Cincinnati WJZ New York WEAF and more. Entries cover concerts operas talk shows dance music and orchestral broadcasts with times spanning from 6 p m to after midnight in several markets.

KDKA Pittsburgh WLW Cincinnati Castle Farm WJZ Mason Dixon Line WEAO Columbus WPG Atlantic City WBBM Chicago Nighthawks New York KYW Watu Sam and Enry WEAF Bernie's WLIB Sinton Orchestra

Nelsonville Man Merkle Tripplett Dies at 27

Merkle Tripplett of Nelsonville died at his home from lung trouble. He was 27, son of Arthur Tripplett of Millfield, survived by his wife and twin sons. Funeral set for 2 pm Wednesday at the Nelsonville residence with burial in Greenlawn cemetery. A Methodist Episcopal quilting day event is noted for Thursday.

Nelsonville Chauncey Merkle Tripplett Arthur Tripplett Millfield Greenlawn

Mines Closed for Washington Birthday in Chauncey

Chauncey and nearby coal mines did not operate on Washingtons birthday though sixteen mines were active Monday. Operating pits included Chauncey mine No 25 New York Coal Chauncey Coal Jewetts Bailey Run No 6 Poston Consolidated 119 Millfield and L D Poston minenorth of the city Sugar Creek mine 210 sat idle due to a grievance.

Chauncey Washington Chauncey and New York Coal Company Chauncey Coal Company Jewetts Bailey Run Poston Consolidated Coal Company Millfield L. D. Poston Sugar Creek

Homecoming planned by Red Men lodge and Pocahontas council

The Red Men lodge and Mazon Council 93, Degree of Pocahontas, announce a homecoming and celebration in Jacksonville on Thursday at 7:30 PM. The annual event includes a luncheon during the social hour after a planned program and entertainment. members are asked to bring a dish.

Chauncey Red Men's Lodge Mazon Council 93 Pocahontas Jacksonville Mazon Council

Woman Begging for Money Drops Purse in Chauncey

In Chauncey last week a shabby woman begging for bread and clothes dropped a concealed purse among busy street traffic. A traveling man gave a dollar after she asked for aid, while passersby offered coins totaling many dimes and quarters. The purse contained a twenty and various smaller bills.

Social notes Chauncey entertains guests at dinner

The Rev. and Mrs. V. Ablbrand entertained at dinner Tuesday at their High street home honoring Mrs. Myrtle Pidcock of Columbus and Mrs. Meria Chapman of Glouster.

V. Ablbrand High Street Myrtle Pidcock Columbus Meria Chapman Glouster

Birthday Dinner Honors Chauncey Area Host

Mrs. Olan White hosted a Sunday dinner at her Chauncey area home in honor of her husband’s forty sixth birthday. Sixteen guests attended the event.

CHAUNCEY PERSONALS EDWARD WADE IN HOSPITAL RETURN HOME

Edward Wade of Millfield recently had his appendix removed at Grant Hospital in Columbus and left the hospital yesterday. He is visiting his uncle Harry Kramer in Columbus and plans to return to Millfield later this week. Mrs Dennison and Mr and Mrs Sweeney with daughters Virginia and Joan are from Akron.

Chauncey Edward Wade Millfield Trant Hospital Columbus Harry Kramer J. M. Dennison Charles Sweeney Virginia Joan Akron

Famous Physician Dr. Pierce and His Golden Medical Discovery

A Western Pennsylvania farm upbringing led a man to district teaching and medical college. He practiced in Pennsylvania oil country, then moved to Buffalo where his remedies gained wide sales. Dr. R V Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery praised as a tonic. over fifty million bottles sold. A trial tablet offer via the Dr Pierce Clinic in Buffalo.

Pennsylvania Medical New Oil Buffalo N. Y R. V. Pierce U. S Dr. Pierce

Illness Grips Local Families Across Chauncey Area

Mrs. Dennison and Mr. Sweeney's mother Mrs. L. D. Shields remains seriously ill at home on Mill Street with no reported improvement. Seymour Luékoff is seriously ill. Catherine Johnston, mother of Burg and Earl Johnston, held in Columbus with improved condition. George Williamson family and Jo Ann Bradfield with Charles Bradfield Jr. visited Middleport. Mrs. Tinklepaugh bedridden. Herman Luckoff spends a few days in New York City.

Chauncey George Williamson Jo Ann Charles Bradfield, Jr Middleport S. P. Tinklepaugh Tinklepaugh Herman Luckoff New York City

Crippen Injured After Falling Through Skylight

H M Crippen, 76, sustained broken ribs and body bruises from a fall eleven feet through a skylight at his West Union Street building yesterday afternoon. He. with snow on the skylight, misjudged the opening location while repairing a leak. Fred Coffey aided Crippen. the incident follows another skylight fall at Athens Lumber.

H. M. Crippen West Union Street Mr. Crippen H. H. Brannon Athens Lumber Company Fred Cofffey Crippen West Union Street

Home treatment for gall stones praised across midwest

A long running trend praises Klax-Ko tablets as an inexpensive home remedy for gall stones, gall bladder trouble, and hepatic torpidity. Read reports claim dramatic relief across ages, especially middle age, with a testimonial from a man who avoided surgery after using the product. Consumers are urged to try Klax-Ko at their own risk with a pharmacist recommendation.

Middle West Cline

Ohio University Girls' Glee Club Presents Home Concert

The Ohio University Girls' Glee Club in Ewing Hall Auditorium performed a varied program before a receptive audience. Thirty six members sang with solos, a violin obligato, and a first year costume feature of seven silhouettes. The contest number A Snow Legend by Clokey drew special interest.

Girls’ Glee Club Ohio University Ewing Hall Clokey University Glee Club Margaret A. Benedict Glee Club Irene Witham Marianna Bing Barbara Kantzer Dorothy Drake Helen Sweeney Christine Brown

Rail traffic resumes between Portland and San Francisco

Rail service between Portland and San Francisco is expected to restart today after days of heavy rain that caused slides and bridge washouts. The Pacific Northwest remains cut off from the south as major highways flood, in what officials call the worst Southern Oregon storm in three decades.

Portland Ore U.P San Francisco Pacific Northwest Oregon

Delinquency case ends with suspended jail for Cecil Morgan

Cecil Morgan of Glouster pleaded guilty to contributing to the delinquency of a 14 year old girl in the juvenile court Monday. He was fined 100 dollars and costs and given ten days in jail, suspended upon payment of the fine.

Cecil Morgan Glousiér Eealae Morgan

Distribution of 1 t shares in national bank estate granted

A petition for distribution of 1 t shares of stock in the National Bank held by the estate of Amy Cornell was granted by the state court to Dorothea H. Stewas as administratrix. The stock will go to the administratrix.

A Naional Amy Cornell Dorothea H. Stewas Satura

Estate seeks $900 payment from Wells estate

Lydia A. Meley administratrix applies for a $900 payment from the estate of J Wells. The probate court grants the application conditionally, stating funds must be available after other claims are settled.

J "Ck Wells Lydia A. Meley

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