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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1927
Page
3
Nelsonville plans to restore a permanent public health nurse after two years of funding shortages. Mayor L J Eberle announced that taxpayers may approve an extra two mill tax levy to fund the position, with provisions in the upcoming appropriation ordinance. Monthly police court collections are listed for the year.
Nelsonville notes a Columbus broadcast by the Poston Singers marred by bad reception at the Nelsonville end. The quartet included Mrs Ralph W Parks Mrs E J Morrell Ralph W Parks and Jack Bobo with Charles E Poston directing and playing piano. Other stations carried clearly and locals hope for a repeat airing on another date.
Athens County Medical Society met in Nelsonville with about twenty five members and guests. Dr. Gruber of Columbus discussed the link between dentistry and medicine while Dr. Sprague of Athens presented on apprendicitis. Dr. Danford of Athens presided. dinner followed at McBrides restaurant.
Mayor Eberle's court collected $3,227.38 in city ordinance fines during the year and $340.63 in state case fines, with 212 ordinance cases handled. The 1926 totals rose from $2,488.81 in 1925 as reported to council.
The originator of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery was Ray V. Pierce M D who began practice in Western Pennsylvania then moved to Buffalo New York where he established the World's Dispensary His remedies have grown in sales yearly and are praised for stimulating appetite aiding digestion enriching blood clearing skin not harmful and restoring youthfulness Ask your druggist for Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery in tablet or liquid form or send 10 cents for a trial package to Dr Pierce's Clinic Buffalo NY
Nelsonville city board of education elected James Lee as president Harry Hickman as vice president and Robert Huenefeld as clerk Lee and Hickman swapped roles as president and vice president Huenefeld succeeds C E Washburn as clerk The board arranged funds to repay teachers salaries and appropriated sums certified by the county auditor About 65000 dollars are available per the auditor’s estimate
The M E Sunday school at Nelsonville filed the 1926 financial report. Receipts total 1080.13 with 768.76 for general expenses and 1012.28 in expenditures including periodicals 425.17 and world service 127. Attendance for the year reached 16,142 with 2,877 officers and teachers and 13,399 scholars. Total average Sunday attendance was 11,000. Crawford is superintendent and G W Pearce secretary.
Nelsonville report says E B Beard president of council will observe his seventy fifth birthday next Sunday January 9 at his home. Beard arrived in Nelsonville forty one years ago in spring 1885, born at Beaumont and has lived in Athens county since birth.
Nelsonville January 4 The mayor's appointment of Benson Preston to a five year term on the city board of health was confirmed by the council to succeed Marion Coakley whose term expired. Action on the annual appropriation ordinance was deferred until January 17. The mayor's December report was approved showing $345.51 in fines collected.
The correction notes an error in last night’s report stating Gerald Nelson was arraigned in May or’s court for not displaying a licensed tag. The correct name is Gerald Wallace and the newspaper regrets the error.
Three citizens visited the city building and subscribed to the one dollar and costs program in a reminder that 1926 automobile license tags became ineffective December 3 at midnight. Contributors were B. M. Coakley Fred Linscott and James McNamara who re considered a former plea of not guilty. CLASS PARTY The Willing Workers class of the Christian church held a watch party and gift exchange Friday evening at the home of their teacher Mrs. Frank Murphy on Poplar Street. Refreshments were served to ten members.
Mr and Mrs Harry Galvin entertained at a New Year's Seet Saturday. Attending were Mr and Mrs Roy Schnatkenburg and their two daughters, Mr and Mrs Frank Moore.
The Standard Bearers will gather Wednesday at 7 o clock at Frances Sommers home on Harper street. A musical program is planned and a social hour will follow. Good attendance is desired.
Tom D. Cottagianis of Nelsonville was arraigned before Mayor Eberie on a concealed weapons charge. He pleaded not guilty, waived preliminary examination, and was held to the grand jury under a $500 bond which was furnished.
Mrs Harold Mechem hosted a chicken dinner at 229 Fort Street on Monday in honor of her husband birthday anniversary. Guests included A G Mechem Walter Mechem Stanley Mechem Joe Mechem Don Bowers Jr Blake Mechem Donald Jer Leonard Cooley Roy Hawk Jim Hawk Mary Margaret Mechem and Joe Mechem. Mr Mechem received a chair from friends. Another tea gathering was hosted by Mrs J M Hyde for Alden Stilson Forest Hills Long Island and Ruth Hyde of Delaware with twenty guests.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the M E Church will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. John Williams at 709 Poplar Street. Assisting hostesses are Mrs. George Evans Mrs. Maggie Krieg and Mrs. Emma Dailey program leader Mrs Morrell directory leader Mrs Charles Reynolds.
The Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters will meet Mrs W W Gibson Wednesday evening at 7 o clock. Supper will be served. All members are urged to be present.
Miss Ruth Eberle returns to Ward Belmont School for Girls in Nashville after visiting her parents Mayor and Mrs L J Eberle. Harris Wood departs for Cambridge Massachusetts to resume Harvard Business School studies, accompanied by his father John V Wood. Mr and Mrs Wendell Long and three children spend holidays with Mrs Longs parents Mr and Mrs Henry Wend.
An advertisement touts Bowles Red Pepper Rub made from red peppers as an instant heat-based remedy for rheumatism lumbago neuritis backache stiff neck and sore muscles. It claims rapid blood circulation increase and fast relief within minutes, urging buyers to obtain the genuine Rowles-branded product at drugstores.
Petersburg residents note holiday visits and health updates. Ed Crouse visits wife in Columbus after her appendix operation at St Anthony's. Mrs Leland Devore improves after hospital treatment. The Aumiliers, Humphreys, Junipers, Keplars and Kempher family members are mentioned visiting or staying with relatives in the area.
Charles Cotter 43 of Hollister died at Mt. Carmel hospital in Columbus after cancer treatment and an operation. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at Holy Cross Church. Mrs. Isaac Rothery of Hollister died at Grant hospital in Columbus after a fractured hip and critical condition, with funeral services Wednesday at Hollister A B Church.
Glouster January 4 The Trimble Township Board of Education met to organize for the year electing Fred R Burgess president Ed Cartwright vice president and A P Hines clerk The remaining two members are W R Maxi and G B McClelland Rachel Stewart Springfield was hired as commercial teacher at Hollister school to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Miss Anna G Smith Officers to be installed by Daughters of Veterans at Red Men hall next Monday at 7 oclock with inspection in connection with the installation.
Glouster Ohio January 4 The community Christmas tree which stood on the depot plaza since mid December was taken down Monday and the platform around it removed marking the end of the season display.
An ad urges mothers to apply Musterole to children's throats and chests at early cough signs to prevent croup, claiming rapid relief for sore throats bronchitis tonsillitis and other ailments It also endorses Musterole for adults and lists a wide range of pains and conditions it supposedly treats including back joint and chest complaints. It mentions Musterple as well.
Miss Wanda Phelps daughter of Mr and Mrs Roe Phelps of Hunterdon hosted a watch party on New Year’s Eve. Attendees included Ellen and Nancy Sweeney Garnet Yaunt Mable Nicholson Ada Louise Adams Mable Allen Annete Hodgson Mildred Mitchel Phyllis Béthel Elizabeth Tokash Genevieve Banfeld Mery Easler Pernelia Banfield Cornelia Gerlach Lyndall Phelps Howard Adams Bill Stephenson William Dew Lenard Northup and Jake Yaunt.
Mrs Miles E Héon came back from Cincinnati where she spent the holidays with her husband and resumed work at Gloucester High School. Mrs Ernest Vernon returned to Morehead Kentucky after ten days in the city with her parents. Paul Smith Dayton visited over Sunday with his parents. Mrs George Joyce and three children returned to Columbus after visiting Hollister with relatives. Mr and Mrs Earl H Davis left for Rensselaer after a week in Trimble with friends, and Mrs Wm Embrey and Mrs Bete Gardner attended Henry West’s funeral in Athens.
Wednesday's five best radio features include CNRW Winnipeg Little Symphony and The Red Hussar light opera from stations WEAF and WCAE. Kansas City Little Symphony Orchestra airs at 8 p.m. C. 8. WRVA presents Snowbound in a dramatic music program. WIS Chicago offers a program of music composed by American women.
The Fayette county grand jury returned two indictments charging first degree murder against Leo Halterman, the man who confessed to killing his half-brother Charles Halterman and his wife Carey. The indictments were handed up yesterday.
The article warns that simple colds can become dangerous infections like pneumonia or influenza if neglected. It mentions a health stance against ignored chest infections and promotes Bulgarian Herb Tea as a treatment to keep bowels regular and improve blood.
In Chauncey on January 4 the First Christian church held full services with 130 attending Sunday school. Visitor Rev. Homer Vian from Indiana led music and preaching at both services. He played piano accordion and sang during the hours and a junior chorus performed at the evening service while addressing the theme Selling our Lord for Thirty Pieces for Silver. he also spoke on the Holy Spirit. He sustained injuries to his left foot during the service.
Chauncey schools resumed Monday following the holiday vacation with students returning to classrooms and faculty reporting for the new term.
Mr and Mrs Darrel Moore return to their Lower Plains home with their year old son Darrel Roger from White Cross hospital Columbus. The child had surgery on its left foot last Wednesday and is under the care of Dr L D Nelson of The Plains. Several weeks ago the baby fell.
A noted authority advises drinking a quart of water daily to flush the kidneys and take four ounces of salte or Jad Salts to neutralize acids. Rich foods are said to form acids that paralyze kidney function, causing back pain, headaches, and urinary irritation.
William Lock Jr celebrated his ninety fifth birthday at his Chauncey home on January 1 1927. A twenty pound cake from Henry Lock Beaumont was presented. Guests included Rev A W Simpson L Ray Capehart family New Haven West Virginia Ethel Scarrett and sons Billie and Bobbie Clyde Fueland Henry Staffenger and Clarence Stone Columbus. Afternoon prayers and scripture readings followed by Rev G W Simpson of J B church New Haven W V.
Mr and Mrs W J Potter entertained guests over New Years at their Mill street home. Guests included Mrs Margaret McLaughlin and Jamey Hemilepa of Murray City and Ralph Hemispa of Detroit. They returned home today. Mrs T R Robinett and grandson Shirley of Mansfield are visiting. Marjorie and Elmo Scott of Marshfield are visiting. Mrs S G Nichols and W C Nichols visited at the home of William McDonald. Mrs H L McDonald and Mrs Clarence McDonald visited Charles McDonald in Hocking. Miss Mildred Barber of Nelsonville visited Aunt Mrs George Gabriel Jr. Will Sanderson and baby Betty Jane of Nelsonville spent Sunday with Russell McHarg. Mr and Mrs Harry Moore and son Melvin spent Saturday in Athena with Mrs Frank Moore.
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