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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1926

Page

3

Board of Education Seeks Advance of School Funds

Nelsonville jan 28 the city board of education adopted a budget based on new state funding rules approving 69508 34 in appropriations from county estimates and seeking an advance of funds from the county auditor to cover payroll. Bonds for clerk washburn approved and committee appointments set amid building door changes at the junior building after state inspection.

Nelsonville Citizens’ Central Bank C. E. Washburn Hickman Sharp Lee Washburn Lee Huenefeld Huenefeld Crawford Washbrunn State Department

Beta Iota Delta Theta Tau entertain members at Naomi McManaway home

The Beta Iota chapter of Delta Theta Tau sorority was entertained at Naomi McManaway's home at 118 East Columbus Street after an interest meeting and picnic. They then attended a square dance hosted by the Beta boys at the Elk's building.

Nelsonville Beta Iota Delta Theta ’Tau Sorority Naomi McManaway Columbus Street Beta +boys Elk’s

Ice Cream Trade Leaders Attend State Convention

Attending the state convention of ice cream manufacturers and milk distributors in Columbus this week are C. E. Bennett and C. J. Bartels from Nelsonville.

Nelsonville C. E. Bennett C. J. Bartels Columbus

Birth of Richard Amos in Nelsonville

Nelsonville announces the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Carl William Lucille Steenrod on January 23. The newborn weighs eight and a half pounds and has been named Richard Amos.

Nelsonville Carl William Lucille Steenrod Richard Amos

Grotto Elects Monarch At Annual Meeting

Nelsonville Jan 28 Ralph W Parks was elected Monarch to head the Grotto for the coming year at the annual meeting held at the Masonic club rooms. An unusually good attendance was reported and the state organization was noted.

Nelsonville Ralph W. Parks Masonic Club

A. M. E. Church to Host Evangelist Rev Shell Hagard

The secretary and treasurer report a favorable financial outlook and list elected officers including Jack Bobo as chief justice and James Sharp as treasurer. Rev Shell Hagard of Columbus will preach at the A. M. E. church this Sunday January 31 with all invited to attend.

Jack Bobo E. B. Acomb James Sharp Jack Pritchard Harry Kelley R. B. Stuart H. H. Ker Nelsonville Shell Hagard Columbus

Kiwanis Club Plans Rearranged Committees

Nelsonville Kiwanis meets for annual program planning with committee reorganization. Attendance is good and the gathering is described as enthusiastic following routine business discussions.

New Chemistry Teacher Appointed at Nelsonville High

Clyde L. Exelby resigns as Nelsonville High chemistry instructor effective February 1 after accepting a Lansing offer. Wesley C. Newton Jr of Marietta elected to fill the unexpired term. Newton is a Marietta Phi Beta Kappa graduate with a Master from Ohio State and played varsity basketball two years. He starts Monday.

Nelsonville Clyde L. Exelby Nelsonville High School Board of Education Exelby Michigan Lansing Wesley C. Newton, Jr Marietta Newton Marietta College Ohio State University

Home Talent on Lecture Course in Nelsonville

The fourth number of the 1926 high school lyceum course will be presented February 6 in the auditorium. Dr. Thomas G. Beem will read Dunbar verses, Charles Poston will perform piano selections, and the high school glee club will sing new songs. End with a basketball game between Nelsonville high school and the Pomeroy boys, last year’s Ohio river city victors. A good game is expected.

Nelsoxnville Thomas G. Beem Charles Poston Pomeroy Boys Nelsonville Ohio River City

Adequate Insurance Guard Against Risks and Loss

A strong insurance policy from a company with solid resources and a proven record of prompt and fair adjustments is cited as the only reliable safeguard against financial risk.

Dry Offenders Visit Buchtel

James Murray of Buchtel was arrested by dry officers and arraigned before Mayor L. J. Eberie on a second offense charge of possessing intoxicating liquor. He pleaded guilty and was fined $300 plus costs. a $200 fine remains, with $5 paid on the original assessment. P. J. King of Buchtel pleaded not guilty to a possession charge and awaits a hearing. John Andrews of Buchtel pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined $10 and costs. Two one gallon jars of white mule were offered as evidence. State officers H. A. Lines, with Deputies Yates and Morton, conducted the raid.

Nelsonville James Murray Buchtel L. J. Eberie Murray P. J. King John Andrews H.A. Lines Yates Morton

Miss Catherine Spencer Returns Home After Absence

Miss Catherine Spencer has returned to her home here after a period away. She was greeted by family and friends who welcomed her back.

Catherine Spencer

Old Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkening Remedy

A home brew of garden sage and sulphur turns gray or faded hair dark. An easier option is Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound sold at drug stores for 75 cents. Used with a dampened brush, it darkens gray hair gradually for a natural, glossy look.

Wyeth Auto Tire & Gasco National Refining Company Cor Chestnut & Harper Sts

Local Visit Highlights From Ohio Towns

Week's visit at New Lexington includes Fred Hayden returning to Akron for work. Will Pearce spends Wednesday in Columbus. Mrs. Mary Seidenfeld of Murray City travels to Tulsa to visit her daughter. Mrs. C. E. Bennett tours Columbus. Mrs. Chas. Barnecut of Columbus visits Mrs. C. E. Welch for the district O. E. 8. meeting this evening.

New Lexington Will Pearce Columbus Fred Hayden Akron Mary Seidenfeld Murray City Tulsa Oklahoma C. E. Bennett Chas. Barnecut C. E. Welch

Evangelistic Meetings See Growing Interest in Nelsonville

Tonight at the Christian church evangelist George L. Ashton will speak on John the Baptist. Last night’s sermon depicted the rich man and Lazarus and the meetings show rising interest. A quartette including Mr. Liggett of Athens, Mrs. Glen Allen, Robert Kinney and Edward McKinney provided music.

Nelsonville Christian Church George L. Ashton John the Baptist Lazarus Liggett Athens Glen Allen Robert Kinney Edward McKinney

Old Home Remedy Pinex Cough Syrup Featured

A traditional remedy promotes immediate cough relief using 2 1/2 ounces Pinex in a pint bottle with sugar syrup or alternatives. Claims quick soothing action, throat and chest healing, cost savings, and suitability for throat colds bronchitis and hoarseness. Pinex is described as a concentrated Norway pine extract from The Pinex Co Ft Wayne Ind.

The Pinex Co Ft. Wayne Ind

School Social at Washington Building Collects Nearly 30

Chauncey Jan 28 teachers Mrs Bridgewater Mrs Bumgardner and Miss Daugherty of the primary rooms thank all who donated or assisted at the social held Tuesday evening. A large crowd attended and almost $30 was raised for school purposes by the teachers at that building.

Chauncey Bridgewater Bumgardner Daugherty Washington Building

Prince Carol Longs for Home in Romania Rumor

Prince Carol of Romania is troubled by homesickness and near a decision to return to Bucharest. An intimate friend cites regret over renouncing the throne. Envoys are reportedly sent by the king to seek reconciliation.

London Carol of Romania Bucharest

Sun Spots Blame Heat Variations in Sa

In Christchurch New Zealand on January 28 astronomers report solar heat variations linked to sunspot activity. Researchers note fluctuations affecting weather patterns and public forecasts as data from observatories are analyzed.

BLAME Christchurch N. Z

Moa and Fiji Linked to Sunspot Variation Study

A Samoan observatory reports a scientific link between moa and Fiji and sunspot numbers. The announcement notes variations in sunspot activity as a factor in the observed connections.

Moa Fiji

Garter Flasks Boost Moonshine Lore in Virginia

A Urbana Ohio Democrat item notes garter flasks filled with hill moonshine from Virginia mountaineers are large enough to intoxicate a whole family, illustrating local distilling lore and roadside humor.

Virginia Urbana Democrat

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Board OF Education Asks Advance OF School Funds Son Grotto Lamborn Glouster Kiwanis Club J. E. Zeller Logan U. Semedy Isaac Wilson Chauncey, Ohio New York World Athens Book and News Company Cline Bldg Ohio No. 6 Jas. B. White State of Athens County R. B. Smith Dr. Edwards F. M. Edwards Hipco Danford Ar-Co Valentines E. D. Neikirk CO William Fox Toggery Ide Lar Stewart WQOL
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