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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1929

Page

6

Nelsonville Greyhounds edge Logan by one in tense home game

Nelsonville beat Logan 23 to 22 in a dramatic finish with Roberts scoring 16 for Logan and Stocklen adding timely hoops for the Greyhounds. Hartley led Nelsonville with six points as Linton and Jewett each had five in the close contest.

Hartley Nelsonville Linton Jewett Bart Stocklen Jones Logan Greyhounds Roberts Cer Fead Sepgeore Lo- Melsonville An Norman Oggee Grete Tegan Gray Kline Warner Cove Spencer Cvcce F. T. Tanton Sheppard Fewett Krieger Ohio University

Esther Class Party Planned By Sunday School

The Esther Class of the Christian Sunday School will meet Monday with Mrs Vaughn Cox on ton Street. Robert Kinney visited relatives in Columbus with Mrs Kinney and children and remained for a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs les Vordes. Mr and Mrs R M Henry were with relatives in Pomeroy.

Esther The Christian Sunday School Vaughn Cox Ton Street Robert Kinney Columbus Ben Smith Lancaster Ebb Beard Joe Verity Wer William Walker Wellston Ti Rosser An Mra Ed Rosser Becky Ann Will McMahon E. C. Schloss Arthur Love Akron John Love Charles Paul Weltsheim Havi C. E. Weltzheimer Edwin Holland Ton Murphy Columbus, Gund Charlies BE. Mills Chtanooga, Tenn J. H. Wolfe

Warrant Issued for Pete Merz in County Court Case

A warrant is issued in County Common Pleas for the arrest of Peter Merz of Nelsonville after a guilty verdict for the attempted killing of Den, owner of the Lick Run. Merz failed to appear for a new trial motion and a bond of 1500 dollars posted by his mother Elizabeth Merz was forfeited. Deputy Wayne, filling in for Sheriff Williams, tied the bond as officials seek collection. Merz’s address is unknown.

County Common Peter @t Nelsonville Ehoo Den Lick Run Merz Elizabeth Merz Wayne William Williams Sulu R. D. Williams Ounty

Limestone Arrives For Road Repairs In Athens County

Three carloads of limestone arrived in Athens Monday morning for Peach Ridge Road work, per J W Wilson county surveyor. Ison Work continues this week with ashes and cinders hauled and deposited on the road last week and more planned.

Athens J. W. Wilson Peach Ridge Road

Tasty luncheon toast with beans and rarebit sauce

A simple dish uses thin Jot toast topped with hot string beans and rarebit sauce. This quick recipe evokes a savory luncheon option with a crisp base and cheese flavor.

Cemetery Play Prompted Police Warning in Nelsonville

Chief of Police Jack Pearson warns parents to stop children from playing in the Gene Street Cemetery as graves are being trampled. He says rapid cemetery conversion and safety concerns may lead to stronger actions if misconduct continues.

Wil Tate Nelsonville Jack Pearson Gene Street

Funeral services announced for Edward Ervin in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Jan 21 Funeral services for Edward Ervin who died Saturday will be held Wednesday at 3 30 p m at the family home Third and Chestnut Streets. The Rev K B McCorkle will officiate with burial at Greenlawn. Also noted are services for George Smith youngest son of Mr and Mrs F J Smith at Morristown Tuesday at 10 a m and burial at Greenlawn and for Mrs Carrie Johnson 57 wife of Lindsey Johnson who died Sunday at Circle Hill with funeral at Pilgrim Holiness Church Nelsonville Tuesday at 1 30 p m conducted by Rev C P Pridgen.

Nelsonville Edward Ervin Third Chestnut Streets K. B. McCorkle The Christian Church Greenlawn George Smith F. J. Smith Morristown Carrie Johnson Lindsey Johnson Circle Hil Pilgrim Holiness Church C. P. Pridgen

Nelsonville Set For Greyhounds Versus Pittsburg Tech

On Tuesday night January 2? the Nel sonville Greyhounds face Pitts burgh Tech on the local court. The game follows a preliminary by Haydenville ninth graders and the Junior High squad. Tipoff times given as 7 30 and 8 30 p m.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Greyhounds Pittsburgh Tech Homestead Pittsburgh Gallipolis Haydenville

Drunk Driver Fined After Nelsonville Wreck

John Chilcote of Denville pled operating an automobile while intoxicated arraigned before Mayor L J Bherle. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs and his license suspended six months. The crash at the Dorr Run bridge damaged three cars. a touring car driven by Hubert Cook and a coupe driven by Harold Gump were involved with Chilcote’s Chevrolet sedan. Police later noted his license number as the scene's call came in. The report also covers a January D A R meeting at the American Legion Home with 18 members present and notes on new member Mrs T D Brown.

Nelsonvn John Chilcote Denville L. J. Bherle Chilcote Dorrien Bridge Nelsonville Hubert Cook Logan Harold Gump Cook Nelaonside W. Washington Street George Bateman Dorr Run Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of the American Revolution American Legion B. B. Acomb M. P. Ohlinger Elia Patten T. D. Brown Jackson Brown W. W. Poston Martha McLauchlin

Rainbow Class Party Postponed Amid Illness

The Rainbow Class party planned for Tuesday evening with Mrs. Stanley Mechem is indefinitely postponed due to illness in the class.

Stanley Mechem

Mrs Vaughn Cox Hosts Esther Class Gathering

Mrs Vaughn Cox of Clinton Street will entertain the Esther Class of the Christian Church this evening at her home. The event brings together church members for fellowship and study in a private home setting.

Vaughn Cox Clinton Street Esther The Christian Church

Melo water softener promises easier cleaning

An advertisement proclaims RD CATER PLUG M410 softens hard water, preventing scum and ring formation in bathtubs and wash basins. It claims water becomes delightfully soft and reduces soap usage by a substantial amount, promoting easier cleaning and savings.

Syrup Pepsia Claims To Boost Appetite And Digestion

An old advertisement praises syrup pepsia as a liquid vegetable product that aids the stomach liver and bowels. It promises to correct deficiency within a week, improve appetite and elimination, and lets readers enjoy rich foods without dieting.

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Welsonville Pete Merz Ervin Pitsburgh Tech Berind Chilcote D. A. R. Meeting Meo Caldwell Dr. Caldwell Tute Co-Operative the Athens Messenger Oae Ohio Athens Messenger BR. F. D Seerie Columbus Mutual Life Insurance Company Columbus, Ohio
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