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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1929

Page

3

Linton Returns as Nelsonville Faces Lancaster Business College

Nelsonville Greyhounds recall Linton in Scarlet and Gray for Friday home clash with Lancaster Business College. Coach Marshall reshapes lineup after losses to Lancaster and Salem aiming to snap a winning drought. Nelsonville girls also meet Lancaster Business College in the 7:30 p.m. preliminary as the team eyes a repeat of recent league performance.

Nelsonville Lancaster Business College Linton George Marshall Greyhounds Lancaster Salem Marshall Logan Middleport Yellow Jackets Wellston Nelsonville Girls

William Whyte Dies After Illness in Nelsonville

Nelsonville obituaries report Mat thew J Whyte 68 longtime miner and union supporter died at home on Myers Street after three weeks with influenza. He leaves a widow and eight children from a former marriage. funeral plans to be announced. Jefferson Love 77 died at New Pittsburg with services Friday at Greens Run Church and burial at True Cemetery. he leaves a widow and several children. Anna Wachenschanz 53 died at Carbondale. funeral Thursday at 10 at Carbondale with burial at Asbury.

Nelsonville Matthew J. Whyte Myers Street Whyte Jefferson Love New Pittsburg Greens Run Anna Wachenschanz Carbondale Asbury

Euchre party at St. Phillip's Hall in Murray City

Eleven tables were used for a euchre game at St. Phillip's Hall Murray City Tuesday evening. Mrs. Herb Cunliffe and Albert Storer had high scores, while An drew Stone won the door prize and Miss Margaret Popoczy had low score. About 10 attended from Nelsonville. A social to which the public is invited will be held at the hall on Tuesday evening January 15.

St. Phillip’s Hall Murray City Herb Cunliffe Albert Storer Andrew Stone Margaret Popoczy Nelsonville

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Sell For Bad Breath Relief

Advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as sweet sugar coated tablets that cure bad breath and purify the system. Claims cleansing heavy bowels without calomel side effects and promises gentle purification with no griping. Available in 15c 80c 60c at all druggists.

Jad Salts for Kidney and Bladder Ailments

An herbal remedy touts Jad Salts as a simple drink to flush kidneys and bowels, claiming benefits for backache headaches and urinary issues. It recommends four ounces of Jad Salts from a drug store, one tablespoon in water before breakfast, to restore kidney activity and reduce irritation.

Stockholders take over shoe factory in Nelsonville

The McGovern Nelsonville Company shoe factory and equipment were sold by receiver Emery Bradford under Athens County Court order. A stockholders committee plans reorganization, name change, and a stock recap of about one for two. Bradford to manage the new firm with early operation expected and a local sales drive to fund working capital.

Nelsonville McGovern-Nelsonville Company Emery Bradford Athens County Common Pleas Court Athens McGovern Nelsonville Capital

Local Social Notes Amid Travels and Family Time

Joe Humphrey left today for Carson City Nevada ending a visit with his mother Mrs P B Verity. Miss Katherine Ludden returned from a visit with relatives at Huntington Wa Va. Miss Josephine Porter of Carroll visited with her parents from Friday to Monday. Mr and Mrs John F Lawson left on a business trip to Tampa Florida. Mrs Albert Mann returned from Rockbridge after illness and death of her sister Mrs C H Sater. Mrs Peter Gouldner returned to Lockbourne after staying with her sister Mrs Albert Mann.

Joe Humphrey Carson City Nevada P. B. Verity Sam NcNamee Columbus Katherine Ludden Huntington Josephine Porter Carroll Joe John F. Lawson Tampa Florida Albert Mann Rockbridge C. H. Sater Peter Gouldner Lockbourne

Willing Workers Class Postpones Meetings

The Willing Workers Class of the Christian Sunday School will hold no business meetings until further notice, as announced.

The Christian Sunday School

Presbyterian Church Plans Wednesday Night Meetings

In Nelsonville the Presbyterian Church will hold special church nights each Wednesday at 7:30 during January. The meetings aim to discuss congregation growth and outline church work in Nelsonville and the surrounding community. Officials teachers and group leaders are encouraged to attend.

Presbyterian Church Nelsonville

Pythian Sisters Prepare Thursday Hall Meeting

The Pythian Sisters will meet at their hall Thursday evening at 7 o'clock. Installation of officers will be followed by a pot luck dinner.

Hyperion Club Meeting With Mrs N Hill Saturday

The Hyperion Club will meet with Mrs. N Hill Saturday afternoon January 12 following noon.

Hyperion Club N. Hill

East School to Hold Friday Meeting and Day Dream

A meeting of East School will be held at the East Building on Friday January 11 at 3 o'clock. A program featuring The Day Dream will be presented by the third and ten grades pupils of Miss Young.

Aette

Beard's Illness Lingering After Severe Flu Attack

Slow recovery for Mr. and Mrs. B. Beard from influenza noted in Nelsonville. Mr. Beard, city council member, remains in serious condition while many friends wish them well.

Nelsonville, Jan B. Beard

Firemen Fight Blaze at Cincinnati Sheet Metal Plant

Cincinnati fire crews battled a fierce blaze at the Cincinnati Sheet Metal and Roofing Company plant, with flames sprinting through the night and the site still smoldering the next day. Firefighters evacuated workers and prevented spread to nearby structures as investigation begins.

Cincinnati Ub—Bate Cincinnati Sheet Metal and Roofing Company

Fires cause two deaths in Youngstown within 24 hours

Two people died in Youngstown due to fires caused by explo sions within the last day. Authorities report fires started from explosions leading to fatal results as the city investigates the incidents.

Youngstown

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