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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1927

Page

3

Nelsonville chapter to receive charter at luncheon

Sixty seven reservations have been made for the Elizabeth Zane Dew chapter D A R luncheon at 1 PM Saturday at the American Legion home. Out of town guests include Mrs. Lowell F Hobart and Mrs. Herbert Backus who will attend as organizers and regents. The Nelsonville chapter will receive its charter at this meeting. A L Ward Columbus state secretary of Hi Y clubs addressed the group at its Thursday noon meeting and outlined plans for the Hi Y conference in Athens January 29. He then traveled to Pomeroy and Gallipolis.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Zane Dew American Legion Lowell F. Hobart Cincinnati Ohio Washington, D. C Herbert Backus Columbus A. L. Ward

Y M C A Directors Study Institution

Nelsonville January meeting hears reports from Secretary W L Hudson and Physical Director Albert Dilcher. The new board plans a complete study of Y M C A departments and activities and will publish detailed facts on management and operation.

Nelsonville W. L. Hudson Albert Dilcher

Taxpayers React to Reappraisal in Nelsonville

Nelsonville residents received New Year greetings from the appraisal board as revaluations sparked mixed reactions. Some boosted valuations drew complaints, others praised unchanged assessments, and several benefiting from reductions expressed quiet satisfaction.

Nelsonville

Local Nelsonville Duo to Broadcast Jazz Tonight

Donald McLaughlin and Jack Martin of Nelsonville will broadcast on station WAIL Columbus tonight from 10 16 to 11 00. McLaughlin is a piano jazz artist and Martin a high school student and skilled saxophonist who spent last summer with a Virginia hotel orchestra.

Nelsonville Donald McLaughlin Jack Martin Columbus MecLaughlin Nelsonville High School Virginia

King's men hold Friday prayer service at Hallett home

Nelsonville residents learn the Friday night prayer service will be held at James Hallett's house on Poplar street replacing Walnut street. The notice announces the change of venue for the King’s men worship tonight.

Nelsonville King’s Men James Hallett Poplar Street Walnut Street

Prayer discussion replaces regular Berean class

Berean class plans a Sunday morning discussion on prayer with a focus on personal experiences. The session will substitute the usual lesson and invite men to share their reflections on prayer.

Nelsonville

Bridge Club Meets in Nelsonville Social Notes

Mrs. C. J. Bartels entertained the Nelsonville bridge club Thursday evening with a 6 o'clock dinner followed by four tables of bridge. Guests included Mrs. W. S. Rhodes, Mrs. Harry McGovern, Mrs. William Morgan, Mrs. P. W. Hickman and Miss Catherine Spencer. High scores went to Mrs. C. E. Welch and Mrs. W. Rhodes.

C. J. Bartels Bridge Club W. S. Rhodes Harry McGovern William Morgan P. W. Hickman Catherine Spencer C. E. Welch W. §. Rhodes

Missionary Group Hosts Home Missionary Society Meeting

Mrs. Eugene Mellinger Mrs. D N Gorsuch and Mrs Robert Williams entertained members of the Home Missionary Society of the local group during a recent gathering.

Eugene Mellinger D. N. Gorsuch Robert Williams The Home Missionary Society of the

Methodist Ladies Meet at Mrs Mellinger Home

Thirteen members attended the Thursday Methodist gathering at 75 Clinton Street. President Mrs Julius Fischer led business, devotions were by Mrs Rose Cook, and Mrs C D Shafer presented a paper on the Mitchell Home in North Carolina. Mrs B E LeFever sang, luncheon followed.

Methodist Church Mellinger Clinton Street Julius Fischer Rose Cook C. D. Shafer Mitchell North Carolina B. FE. LeFever Henry Lancaster

Hocking Valley Recreational Banquet Draws 175 From Columbus

Mr and Mrs Charles Klein and family Miss Ada J P Brickles Mrs Mayme Gettle Miss Pauline Martin Mr and Mrs Ed Healy Miss Lucille Fiske and Ernest Hoskins attended the Hocking Valley recreational banquet in Logan on Wednesday night A special train brought 175 from Columbus for the event Covers were laid for 360 and a dance followed the dinner

Charles Klein Ada J. P. Brickles Mayme Gettle Pauline Martin Ed Healy Lucille Fiske Ernest Hoskins Hocking Valley Logan Columbus

Loyal Woman's class meets at Christian church on High street

The Loyal Woman's class of the Christian church held its regular meeting Thursday evening with Mrs. Agnes Dowler of High street in attendance. Miss Hyla Herrold led devotions and Mrs. Sam Starkey presided. A dollar social was planned for March as part of the evening's business. Hostesses served luncheon to eighteen members and two guests.

Loyal Woman's the Christian Church Agnes Dowler High Street Hyla Herrold Sam Starkey

Notable Ohio Visit Events Across Columbus and Athens

Mrs. Gay Aumiller and Mrs. S. L. McManigal visit Columbus guests and relatives while Dean Linscott Coakley and Coakley on business travel. The Rev Lloyd Evans and Sharp attend Athens presbytery meeting. Morrell in Columbus. Miss Mable Poston in Columbus. Mrs. Wallace Glenn in Pomeroy. Mrs. J L Murphy visiting Baltimore.

Dean Linscott Columbus B. M. Coakley Bucyrus A. Shockley John Edington S. L. McManigal Garretsville Ohio Charles Tedrow Tloyd Evans Co. C. Sharp Athens Ed. L. Morrell Wallace Glenn Pomeroy J. L. Murphy Baltimore Maryland Mable Poston

David Minton Dies

David Minton death reported with a note that the information was received by Miss. No additional details provided.

David Minton

Death of Columbus area man announced by relatives

Phoebe and Wirth Clements announce the death of their uncle David Minton in Columbus on Thursday. Funeral services will be held in Columbus Saturday. Mr. Clements will attend. Mayor Eberle in Nelsonville reports an illness, confined at home with grip.

Phoebe Wirth Clements David Minton Columbus Orvices Mr. Clements Eberle Nelsonville I. J. Eberle

Kiwanis Banquet Honors Glouster High Football Team

Glouster Kiwanis members and guests heard two talks at a banquet honoring the 1926 Glouster high school football team. Ohio University coach Don Peden spoke on new football rules and handling defeat while athletics benefit schools and universities. Butch Grover discussed athletics value. C. E. Duncan awarded the attendance prize to E. M. Blower.

Glouster Glouster Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Club Don Peden Ohio University Butch” Grower Peden Grover C. E. Duncan E. M. Blower

Funeral services for Albert Souders in New Lexington

Funeral services for Albert Souders of New Lexington, brother of F. L. Souders of Glouster, will be held Saturday morning at 9 o'clock in New Lexington with burial in the local cemetery. He died Wednesday evening at a Zanesville hospital.

Parents of Daughter Born in Glouster

Jan 21 report from Glouster states Mr and Mrs Wilfred Brunton are the parents of a daughter born Thursday. The brief notice identifies the newborn without additional details.

Glouster Wilfred Brunton

High Waters Force Mine Shutdowns in Glouster

In Glouster on January 21 mines were idle as high water kept men away. Creeks over their banks Sunday caused the stoppage and the condition persists this morning with some mines not operating today.

Glouster

Revival Services Set For Ringgold Church

The Ringgold church hosts revival begins February 2 with Rev. L A Donnally of Jacksonville leading. A prayer service is set for January 26 with Donnally assisted by Rev. Browning in this city.

Glouster L. A. Donnally Jacksonville Ringgold Church Donnally Browning

Canvass of Church of Christ Friday Note

A fragment asks City Church of Christ members to stay at home next Sunday afternoon for a canvass. No further details are readable.

Glouster Church of Christ

Deacons Plan Church Canvass With Helpers

The deacons of the church will conduct a canvass with the help of their volunteers to reach members and assess needs. The effort aims to strengthen community ties and gather support for ongoing outreach programs.

Ber

Regular City Council Session Slated for Routine Evening

Glouster January 21 The council will hold a regular session this evening with only routine business anticipated for action.

Glouster

Mrs. William Martin Taken For Operation In Columbus

Mrs. William Martin formerly of Glouster now residing in Corning was taken to Columbus hospital by train No. 1 for an operation this morning. Her husband, once a staff member at the Ohio Cell *Heries office in Glouster, now serves as a railroad agent at Santoy.

Denied gown led to wife’s death in Goshen

Mrs. Richard Colville, told her husband could not purchase an expensive new gown, ended her life by her own hand in Goshen Indiana, police reported the tragedy unfolded after the denial.

Goshen Ind Richard Colville

Vinco Bedtime Physic Promises Gentle Relief

Advertises Old Reliable Vinco as a harmless herbal laxative for quick relief of bloating and constipation. Claims producers sold millions of boxes without advertising and urges a 125e box for nightly use to enable full day work.

John M. Conner dies in Columbus at 68

John M. Conner, 68, born in Canaan township, Athens county, died at his Columbus home at 4 20 this morning from heart trouble. Funeral services set for 1 p m Monday in Columbus with burial in Lancaster cemetery. Survived by wife Ada Kindler Conner a daughter Grace Kindler a brother Otto a sister Maggie Cosner and other relatives.

John M. Conner Canaan Township Athens County Columbus Lancaster Conner Ada Kindler Conner Grace Kindler Coinbus Otto R Athens Maggie Cosner John Bb Athens Florence Burchfield Mar

Mutiny Rumors Arrive From French Ship IL Aigion

Thirty crew members of the French vessel IL'Aigion were reported to be in strong mutiny upon arrival in Singapore, channeling tensions aboard the ship and prompting official attention from authorities.

Singapore St Il’aigion Lrong Miutin

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