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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1925

Page

3

Milk program to start in Glt Serve public schools Monday

Milk will be provided in Glt Serve city schools starting Monday for children ten percent underweight. The effort, aided by Public Health Service, follows four years of successful Nelsonville school distributions with claimed benefits. Embroidery Club marks eleventh anniversary with dinner and flowers at Forest Rose home on Poplar Street.

Glt Lionville, O Public Health Nelsonville Embroidery Club Forest Rose Embroidery Club Dow Wallace Poplar Street Bee Would Gertie Hill Wats Joyce Lucille Hellyer Mona Smith Nellie Dowry Carrie Longley Bertha Evans Susie Wallace Bess Deer Louise Pearce

Birthday Party at the Bussey Home

Twenty seven guests gathered at Miss Mildred Bussey’s West Washington street home Monday from 3 30 to 6 for a birthday party honoring her twelfth birthday. Games and contests preceded a lunch of sandwiches ice cream and cake. Mildred received many useful presents. George Martin of Columbus and Alex Nelson attended a safety visit with his brother Chris in Columbus over Sunday.

Mildred Bussey West Washington Street Mildred George Martin Columbus Alex Nelson Chris

Man With Three Homes Leads Revival at Christian Church

A strong crowd attends Monday evening revival services at the Christian church. Rev. Cc. B. Frankton of Gloucester delivers the address on The Man With Three Homes with messages aimed at all attendees. Charley of Athens preaches tonight as song leader Miss Pearl Smith sings a solo each evening.

Christian Church Cc. B. Frankton Glouster Charley Athens Miss Pearl Smith

Benson announce birth of son in Lancaster

Mr and Mrs Frank S Benson of Lancaster formerly of Nelsonville announce the arrival of a son born Monday morning.

Franks. Benson Lancaster Nelsonville

Ninth Birthday Celebrated at Lois Bateman's Home

Honoring her ninth birthday Miss Lois Bateman hosted a gathering Friday January 9 with guests Audrey Hall Marie Hall Helen Washburn Margaret Wallace Florence Easterling Geraldine Rosser Margie Rosser Virginia Riley Mary Ruth Lehman Agnes Hillen Marjorie Bennett Rose Mary Smith Lillian Bennett Olive Brick Les Iona Bateman Mabel Allen Nedra Smith Mary Jane Bateman Ruth Keating from the local community.

Lois Bateman Audrey and Marie Hall Helen Washburn Margaret Wallace Florence Easterling Geraldine Margie Rosser Virginia Riley Mary Ruth Lehman Agnes Hillen Marjorie Bennett Rose Mary Smith Lillian Bennett Olive Brickles Iona Bateman Mabel Allen Nedra Smith Mary Jane Bateman Ruth Keating

Welsch Dies After Auto Crash in Jacksonville Area

Nicholas Welsch 74 died Monday in Columbus after being struck by a car while walking from the barbershop to the home of Mr and Mrs Heiser in Jacksonville. He had lived in Jacksonville 36 years and is survived by four children. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 pm at the Heiser home with burial in Russell cemetery.

Glouster Nicholas Wel Sch Heiser Jacksonville Mr. Welsch William Welsch Pennsylvania Welsch

Mrs. Hixson Hospitalized for Tumor Operation

Mrs. Hixson, 83, was moved by L R Andrews ambulance from east of Millfield to Jacksonville and then by train to Columbus for surgery to remove a tumor. She was accompanied by her husband Amos Hixson 80 and their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Brown of Sand Ridge and Dr von Scheele of Jacksonville.

L. R. Andrews Amos Hixson Millfield Hixson Jacksonville Columbus

Funeral rites for Mrs. Wm Rob eral of Jacksonville

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 30 in the Methodist church for Mrs. Wm Rob eral of Jacksonville with Rev Timberlake officiating. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery east of the city.

Zern Cunningham Raymond Cunningham Mildred Garnet Kieth Belle Center Neva ‘Cunningham B. T. LeFever Columbus League of Ohio Sportsmen Co. B. Frampton Fharch of Christ Rose Farm Hare Sin Colviabes Ou Haces

Davis Withdraws Resignation from Labor Secretary Post

James J. Davis has withdrawn his tentative resignation and will stay in the cabinet. President Coolidge expects no other cabinet changes, though observers recall a similar pledge before other high level moves.

Washington James J. Davis Labor Coolidge Hughes Stone Supreme Court

Ohio Reformatory Pardons Board Grants Paroles

Mansfield Ohio January 13 the board of pardons of the Ohio State Reformatory met and considered 103 parole applications. Eighty three were granted parole to go on different dates. Four were released to other authorities. Three were denied and sent to another institution. Named parolees included Carl Whitman Joilius Brown Joe Herron and Rowland Conoway with counties Cuyahoga Hamilton Perry.

Mansfield Board of Pardons of the Ohio State Reformatory Carl Whitman Cuyahoga County Joilius Brown Hamilton Joe Herron Cuyahoga Rowland Conoway Perry County

Get McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets For Quick Gain

Thousands of thin discouraged people are advised to take McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets to gain flesh and strength. The product promises at least five pounds in 30 days or money back, priced at 60 cents a box, with pharmacists endorsing its candy like ease of use.

Cline's Pharmacy Company McKee Drug Company McCoy's

Presbyterian Sunday School Teachers Form Training Class

The Sunday School teachers of the Presbyterian church will meet tonight at 7 30 in the pastors study at the manse. The meeting aims to organize a teachers training class.

The Presbyterian Church

Knights of Columbus card social and lunch planned

The Knights of Columbus host a card social and light lunch on Thursday evening January 15 at 7 30. Proceeds will fund new furniture for the hall.

Knights of Columbus

Radium Healing Promise Comes To All With Trial Offer

Radium treatment claims to restore health for thousands regardless of means. Degnen's Radio-Active Solar appliance allegedly boosts energy, improves circulation, and relieves various pains and diseases. The firm offers a free trial with no charge if results are unsatisfactory and asks readers to request literature from Radium Appliance Co. 1228 Bradbury Bldg Los Angeles Calif.

Degnen Radium Appliance Co Bradbury Bldg Los Angeles Calif

Grotto Dance Event Announced With Local Music

The Grotto dance committee announces a Friday evening event at the K of P hall with music by the Hotel Berry Orchestra. Invitations are extended to friends and guests. Mrs. Joshua Spencer and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Ralph White in Athens. Tessie Ervin returns to Columbus from holiday at home. W. D. Wolfe spends Sunday in Columbus visiting an ill father.

K. of P. Hall Hotel Berry Orchestra Joshua Spencer Mises Catherine C. E. Bennett C. J. Bartels Jeannette Ralph White Athens Tessie Ervin Columbus Mrs. E. L. Ervin

Mrs Pearl Bateman Visits Here From Lancaster

Mrs Pearl Bateman of Lancaster spent the weekend here with friends.

Mrs. Pearl Bateman Lancaster

New Truant Officer Appointed After Resignation

Isaac Warner resigns as city schools truancy officer and William Linn is named to fill the vacancy. The change takes effect immediately and shifts supervisory duties to Linn within the district.

Isaac*Warner William Linn

William Perkins Pleads Guilty to Intoxication Charge

William Perkins pleaded guilty to intoxication when arraigned before Mayor Lax Monday morning. He was fined 25 dollars plus costs.

William Perkins Lax

Missionary Society Meeting Set at Mrs Gorsuch Home

The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Dave Gorsuch on West Washington Street.

Sub Goes Aground Off Nauset Beach Light

The United States navy submarine 8-19 is aground on a shoal five miles off Nauset beach light. She has a crew of four officers and thirty enlisted men. The Charlestown navy yard dispatched boats to her assistance.

Chatham Mass United States Navy Nauset Beach Charlestown Navy Yard

Prediction of Child Labor Amendment Fate in Legislature

Report from Columbus that the proposed Federal Constitution amendment to ban child labor is unlikely to pass the Ohio Legislature due to farmer opposition. A public hearing in the House is set, with advocates and opponents slated to speak, amid broader bills about taxes, elections, and state commissions.

Columbus Ohio Wiilliama Lake County Walton Wyandot

Crude Oil as Hog Lice Remedy Draws Attention

A historic note suggests crude oil as a remedy for hog lice by crowding pigs into a small pen and sprinkling them thoroughly. The method reflects past farming practices and highlights safety concerns regarding animal welfare and oil exposure.

Revival at Baptist Church Promises Spiritual Trend

In Albany on January 13 the Baptist church announces high interest in revival meetings. Evening services feature Rev H C Fletcher as pastor and the sermon tonight is The Bridge Across the Chagra Death.

Albany Jan Baptist Chagra H. C. Fletcher

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Nelsonville News Digest OF Today Catherine Gallagher of C. R. Wyman Eva Minner Bussey Glouster News Nicholas Welsch Adolph Goldberg Cleveland Lem Warren Warren White Cross Hospital Sarah Hill Ed Goins Hill Ints Baptist Church Burk Zanesville Glouster Cemetery Davis W. D. Wolfe Emmons Summit Krueger Lipp State Utilities Commission Ohio Department of Commerce CRUDE Remedy Preston Public Square Cante Eer Skee Eee Asinty Ekonomi Ie Ford Nilen Van Core Sted
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