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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1928

Page

3

Nelsonville Reports $10,000 In License Tag Sales For 1928

Ed C. Evans of the Nelsonville motor vehicles division says 1300 license tags have been sold since December, totaling about $10,000. Red Star Bus Co paid the highest average per tag at $53, while individuals bought 10 tags for $609.25. Over 300 tags went to residents in other counties. only one license violation was fined in Mayor Eberle’s court.

Nelsonville Jan Ed C. Evans Red Star Bus Company Evans

Rotary Club Delights with Musical Program in Nelsonville

Rotary members enjoyed a diverse program of vocal solos and duets, cornet and piano numbers in Nelsonville on January 11. Carson Horton organized and led the evening with Robert Reed and Ralph Parks contributing solos, and Dr. Hubert Hyde accompanying.

Nelsonville Rotary Club Carson Horton Sone Robert Reed Horton Ralph Parks Hubert Hyde

Loyal Woman's class holds monthly church meeting

The Loyal Woman's class of the Christian church met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Marion Lowthers on Mill Street. Mrs. Viola Keplar led devotions, class president Mrs. Sam Starkey led the business session, and Mrs. Blanche Barrows organized the program followed by a social hour.

Loyal Woman's Class of The Christian Church Marion Lowthers Mill Street Viola Keplar Sam Starkey Blanche Barrows

Nelsonville to Meet Portsmouth in Key Southeast Ohio Showdown

Nelsonville High Greyhounds host Portsmouth in a crucial Saturday game that could nearly decide the Southeast Ohio league title race. Portsmouth relies on Doll and Ogg, while Nelsonville aims to tighten guarding as Coach Stone works to iron out lapses before the home crowd.

Robert Vore Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Greyhounds Portsmouth Doll Ogg Columbus South South Central Greyhounds Stone Logan

Luncheon funds and class report noted at church meeting

The hostess and assistants served refreshments as $5 was voted for luncheons in city schools. The annual class report shows balances and receipts from January 1927 to January 1928, with totals of $351.69 receipts and $363 expenditures. Sick calls reached 500. next meeting set for February 6 hosted by Mrs. Charles McManaway.

Charles McManaway Chestnut Street

Nelsonville High Plans Yearbook Saga for May Release

Nelsonville Ohio January 11 senior class voted to publish the Saga the annual yearbook. Work is underway and completion is expected in May with the project moving forward this year.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School

Birthday party for Bob Sowers marked his fourth year

Mrs. Clarence Sowers hosted a Saturday afternoon party for her son Bob to celebrate his fourth birthday. The event ran from two to four o'clock with tiny baskets as favors.

Clarence Sowers Bob

Methodist group to meet for reorganization

The Standard Bearers of the Methodist church will meet Thursday evening at 7 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Retta Howe for a society reorganization and meeting.

Methodist Church Retta Howe

Miss Dorst Plays Two Piano Solos At Today’s Chapes

Miss Grace Dorst a senior in the school of music gave two Chopin piano solos as special music at Ohio university convocation in Ewing auditorium this morning. Dean Irma Voigt announced a YWCA event in Fine Arts hall Friday night and reminded students of the campus play The Youngest by Richard Barry to be shown tonight in the Majestic theatre. Pre registration and second semester fees are due next week with grade books to be mailed after registration. Professor C. C. Robinson heads the department.

Grace Dorst School of Music Ohio University Ewing Auditorium Irma Voigt Fine Arts Hall Richard Barry Majestic Theater Harold Evans F. B. Dilley

Personal mentions and guests in Ohio region

Stella Davis of Nelsonville is noted with a deadline of Thursday. Mr and Mrs Charles Wilson of Columbus visit. Mr and Mrs Floyd Brown and daughter Betty. Mrs Mary Wishbaugh and daughter Ellen of Logan were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Max Barote Jr.

Charles Wilson Columbus Floyd Brown Betty Mary Wishbaugh Ellen Logan Max Barote, Jr

Woman's Relief Corps installs new officers at meeting

At the I O O F hall a Monday evening gathering of the Woman's Relief Corps installed officers led by Mrs Della McMasters. Elected officers include Phoebe Coleman as president Della McMasters senior vice president Florence Whitmore treasurer Mary Coope chaplain Josie Murphy conductor Mary Willis guard Gertrude Pensyle secretary Alice Anderson assistant conductor Mary Eckles press correspondent Kate Herrold color bearers include Alice Dresher Ellen Steenrod May Kep lar Myrtle Brooks and musician Kate Herrold.

Nelsonville Woman's Relief Corps I. O. O. F. Hail Phoebe Coleman Della MacMasters Florence Whitmore Adda James Mary Coope Josie Murphy Mary Willis Gertrude Pensyle Alice Anderson Mary Eckles Kate Herrold Alice Dresher Ellen Steenrod May Keplar Myrtle Brooks Della McMasters

Child Fractures Arm After School Fall in Glouster

Rodney Norris six year old son of Clyde and Mrs. Norris sustained a fracture to the right arm near the elbow while returning home from school. He was taken to Dr J F May for X rays and treated by Dr E LeFever who reduced the fracture.

Glouster Rodney Clyde Norris JF. H. May E. LeFever

Lunch fund aids free meals in Glouster schools

A pay luncheon served in the Glouster high school home economics department fed 100 pupils and teachers. Proceeds will buy supplies for the daily free lunch program run by the schools.

Glouster Home Economics

Plan Services Glouster Echoes Church Unity Across Groups

PLAN SERVICES GLOUSTER Jan 11. Methodist Episcopal services drew broad attendance with the Eagles Moose Oddfellows Rebeca and other groups represented. Wednesday's program will include Masons and Eastern Stars and church women’s organizations. Christian church postpones midweek service and plans to provide special music. Thursday focuses on men and boys with all clubs and youth groups invited.

Boy Scouts

Mid Year Examinations Start in Glouster Schools

Regular mid year examinations are now being given in Glouster schools. Tests began this morning and will finish Thursday afternoon. All pupils are required to take the mid year test.

Glouster

Daughters of Civil War Veterans Install Officers in Glouster

Edna Embrey presided as installing officer as Mary Roberts became president and Lizzie Mount senior vice president among an array of officers. The report notes ceremony details and listed roles from chaplain to color bearers and musicians. Local basketball notes report Carbont Hill defeating Pete Pieri's Glouster Shooting Stars 39 to 22 with Glouster next facing The Plains and Carbon Hill. The Rothwell club plans a Thursday meeting at Mrs. T. A. Noon's home.

Glouster Pete Pieri Rothwell Club

Funeral services for Miss Anna Shust at Holy Cross

Funeral services for Miss Anna Shust will be held Thursday at 9 o'clock from Holy Cross church in Glouster. The Rev. Father Clark will lead the services and burial will be in the cemetery at Buchtel.

Sheeran Family Returns From Columbus Hospital

Miss Rita Sheeran and Jack Sheeran returned home from Grant hospital in Columbus after surgical removal of tonsils. Their father W. E. Sheeran accompanied them and remained until they were able to travel.

Glouster Miss Rita Jack Sheeran Grant Hospital Columbus W. E. Sheeran

Local Briefs From Glouster and Nearby Areas

Mrs. Tom Swindick of Madoc was taken to St Francis hospital in Columbus by Dr von Scheele for a surgical operation. Mrs. Sam Johnson traveled to Willoughby this morning to visit her daughter Mrs. Lloyd Thorne and family.

Glouster Tom Swindick Madoc St.Francis Hospital Columbus von Scheele Sam Johnson Willoughby Lloyd Thorne

Alma Peterson Sings at Ewing Auditorium Next Wednesday

The School of Music announces a concert by Alma Peterson prima donna formerly with the Chicago Opera and currently with the Philadelphia Civic Orchestra in Ewing auditorium at 8 o'clock next Wednesday tickets are sold by Sigma Alpha Tau musical sorority to fund the annual music scholarship. Ohio University will play Muskingum in basketball tonight in the men's gymnasium. The senior class meets at 1 pm today. Round Table meets Thursday at 7 pm in Fine Arts hall. Women’s Athletic Association meets Thursday at 7:30 pm. Mrs Margaret Benedict soprano will give a faculty recital in Ewing auditorium Thursday night at 8:15.

School of Music Alma Peterson Chicago Opera Company Philadelphia Civic Orchestra Ewing Auditorium

Nelsonville Man Byron Lamborn 71 Dies After Illness

Byron Lamborn 71 of Nelsonville died at Sheltering Arms hospital at 11:15 last night after a cerebral hemorrhage. He had worked 40 years with the Singer Sewing Machine Co including 35 years in Nelsonville. He served as treasurer of the Christian church for 25 years. Survived by wife Effie, son Russell of Athens, two sisters Olive Wilkes of Athens and Virginia Grosvenor of Washington DC. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. at the Christian church. burial in Greenlawn cemetery.

Byron ST. Lamborn Nelsonville Sheltering Arms Hospital Christian Church Greenlawn Mr. Lamborn Washington County Ohio Singer Sewing Machine Company The Russell Lamborn Athens Effie Lamborn Olive C. Wilkes Virginia J. Grosvenor Washington, D. C

Columbus Bricklayer Union Leader John Becker Dies at 89

John Teter Becker 89 longtime Columbus Bricklayers union member and Civil War veteran died late yesterday at his home in Columbus. He was the oldest member of the local union and served as an army officer during the Civil War.

Columbus John Teter Becker The Columbus Bricklayers

Ely's Cream Balm for Catarrh and Cold Relief

Advert describes Ely's Cream Balm to open blocked nostrils and relieve head cold and catarrh within a minute. It claims quick breathing relief by applying a little in the nostrils, soothing inflamed mucous membranes and reducing congestion.

Ely

Thor Olson at Noon Civic Club Talk on Physical Education

Thor Olson wrestling coach and athletic trainer at Ohio University spoke before the Athens Rotary Club at Hotel Berry. He urged universal participation in gym and outdoor athletics, noting 80 percent of men miss intercollegiate sports and need training courses and physical exams to correct defects. He praised Ohio University for a strong four year athletic program and described a busy gymnasium and life long health habits as essential.

Ohio University Thor Olson The University Athens Rotary Club Hotel Berry Olson Ohio

New Riegal State Bank to Resume Operations Next Week

Tiffin reports the Riegal State bank, closed December 1 by the state banking department, will resume operations next week according to W. P. Haynes, the bank treasurer.

Corning Youth Eugene Darby Dies in Detroit

Eugene Darby 20 and son of Mr and Mrs A I Darby of Corning died of pneumonia in Detroit where he worked. He graduated from Corning High School in 1925 and had been in Detroit since last summer. Funeral plans were not yet made.

Corning Eugene Darby Mra A. I. Darby Detroit Darby Darby's A. F. Darby Corning High School

Kenard Rowland Noted Son of FE A Rowland

Corning January 11 Kenard Rowland son of FE A Rowland is mentioned in a brief local note from Corning dated January 11. The item records a familial relation and the hometown context without further details.

William Karting Suffered Stroke Visits Columbus Relatives

William Karting of Michigan, who recently had a stroke and paralysis, was brought to Corning Sunday evening in an ambulance and taken to his son Frank Karting’s home. His condition remains serious.

Corning William Karting Michigan Columbus C. I L. Green Frank Karting

Creomulsion Promises Relief for Persistent Coughs and Colds

An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a two fold remedy that soothes inflamed membranes and inhibits germ growth. It claims creosote is a top healing agent and guarantees satisfaction with a money back offer if symptoms persist after following directions. Ask your druggist.

Athens Christian church to hold annual meeting tonight

The annual business meeting of the Athens Christian church is set for 7 o'clock this evening in the church social rooms. Reports from various organizations will be presented and officers for the coming year will be elected. London Hospital nurses in Edmonton and Enfield have been granted permission to smoke.

Athens Christian Church London—Hospital Edmonton Enfield

Do You Want Freedom From Asthma Questioned

Physicians questionnaire states ASMARA may be properly prescribed to fit your case by The Anderson McCoy Laboratories Highland Ohio.

Anderson-McCoy Laboratories Highland Ohio

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. H. Bartlett Star Bus Company L. J. Eberle Rotary Meets Zanesville Reta Mae Dunkle Evelyn Joe Alice Virgene Fiske Waneda Henry Mary Grace Dan Meredith Lee Newman Tommy Sowers Bobby Sowers Pythian Miss Dorst Chapes Stella Davis Rodney Norris Tures Plan Services Jacobs Optometrist Athens, Ohio Hill Shooting Stars Officers of Daughters of Civil War Edna Embrey Daughters of Civil War Veterans Mary Roberts Lizzie Mount Kate Harry Bessie Thompson Lillie Kinney Lizzie McKee Nancy Price Stella Green Vesta Cherrington Annetta Lewis Sue Murphy Ccle B. M. Covert McCormick’s Jewelers & Optometrists Byron Lamborn J. E. Zeller Auto Tire & Gas CO National Refining Company Eceuer the Ning CO Cleveland Ownic Mellon Treasury Athens National Bank Civic Club Renard Great Lakes Bucyrus San Diego California South Sea Islands Kenard China Navy Salil Berkshire Berry Experi Tess Court Street Drop Head Singer Athens Furniture Exchange
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