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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1920

Page

3

Local notables and obituaries from Glouster area

Ernest Lewis visits from Nelsonville for K P activities. Mrs. Vina Murray travels to Columbus for her son William Williams recovery. Dr J A Tyler from Rendville visits Glouster. Lawrence McCarter and wife to live with parents after marriage. Harry Davidson returns to Columbus after his brother Albert's funeral. Albert Allen and Mrs Clark attend funeral. Zina McCarter recovers from illness. Andrew Murray dies after months with tuberculosis. funeral at First Baptist church Friday 1:30 with Dr Good officiating. K of P lodge to lead burial at Hollister cemetery.

Vina Murray Columbus William Williams J. A. Tyler Rendville Lawrence McCarter James McCarter Harry Davidson Albert Albert Allen Clark Albert Davidson Zina McCarter Andrew Murray First Baptist Church Dr. Good K. of P. Lodge Nelsonville Hollister

Army Recruiting Truck Brings War Trophies To Nelsonville Square

A large army recruiting truck arrived in Nelsonville on Thursday afternoon and is stationed on the square. It displays posters and war trophies including a German fire shooter. Also notes advertised letters dated January 27 1920 listing local names and offices.

Nelsonville

Missionary Society Meeting at Presbyterian Church

Mrs J M Hyde hosted the missionary society meeting with a small but engaging session on plans for the upcoming mission study class starting the second week in February. After adjournment she served refreshments. A separate notice urges buying a $100 treasury savings certificate for $82.40 before one day remains, with Mr Sharp at the post office handling sales. Miss C Douglass travels to Cleveland and Kenton for two weeks, Mrs Roy Grace visits Columbus, and Mrs Nelson Dowler and her daughter visit Logan with her mother.

Mr. Sharp C. Douglass Cleveland Kenton Roy Grace Columbus Nelson Dowler Logan

Surprise Party For Mrs Graham At Fayette Street

The Presbyterian ladies hosted a surprise evening at Mrs R C Graham’s Fayette street home on Thursday. She will soon move to a new home near Delaware. A social hour and lunch followed with a silver gift presented to her.

the Presbyterian Church R. C. Grham Fayette Street

Party of Presbyterian Boys Quietly Hosts Page Graham

PART Y Class No 3 of the Presbyterian church entertained in the social rooms for Page Graham who leaves soon for Delaware. From 3 to 5 the nineteen boys enjoyed games and contests and presented their classmate with a book. Mrs Hamm served an excellent lunch at five.

The Presbyterian Church G. A. Hamm Page Graham Delaware

Nelsonville Classifieds Ad for Furniture and Swiss Bell Ringers

Classified ads list household furniture for sale by E. W. Elwell phone 524. Also announces a church program featuring The Swiss Bell Ringers at the Christian Church Auditorium on Wednesday January 28 with admission 25 and 50 cents.

Household Furniture Bell E. W. Elwell Nelsonville Christian Church

Marmola Prescription Promotes Weight Loss Claims

An advertisement touts Marmola Prescription as a tool for fat reduction with claims of affordability and effectiveness. Local social notes mention Chas Raine visiting from Newcomerstown and Miss Jennie Powell staying with relatives in Marion. The Philadorian Lodge F and A M plans a stated communication with Fellow Craft work next Monday. The Christian church revival continues with two additions and a musical solo titled The Hill Lone and Ray.

Chas, Raine Newcomerstown George Raine Jennie Powell Marion Philadorian Lodge F. & A. M the Hill Lone Ray

Sale list includes safe, typewriter, desk, lamp and car

Auction note lists a Moslen safe 15x20 inches inside and a 1918 Dodge touring car with hook wire wheels run 8,200 miles in excellent condition. Also offered are an Underwood No. 5 typewriter a roll top desk and chair and an electric desk lamp. Contact Manson Martin Nelsonville O. for details.

Manson Martin Nelsonville

Y M C A in Athens urged twin chapters for service

The Athens Y M C A movement should have a second regular association with a building here and in Athens. The push comes as the junior class grows and plans an open house athletic meet next month. Mr. Rhodes, new Ohio state secretary, leads the state work.

Athens Hocking Valley Rhodes Ohio A. H. Lichty

San Jose scale pest fears prompt spraying emphasis

The department of entomology at Ohio Experiment Station warns the San Jose scale threatens orchards and urges careful spraying. Tests show scale thrives on unsprayed trees while many commercial orchards use a dormant spray of lime sulfur or miscible oils for protection.

San Jose Department of Entomology Ohio Experiment Station Ohio Station

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Vi lender Cook

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Vi lender Cook will be held Saturday afternoon at two o clock at the residence 188 East State street.

Mary Vilender Cook East State Street

Sale of Mosler Safe at 481 Scott Street Nelsonville

A Mosler safe 15 by 20 inches is for sale at 481 Scott Street in Nelsonville. Located near Fort Street with access to water and electricity. Reason for sale is leaving town. Call Bell at 670. 1-30-6.

GALE Mosler Nelsonville Scott St Fort St

Mason Beats Jummati In Ten Rounds In South Bend

Frankie Mason of South Bend earned an easy victory over Frank Jummati of Chicago in ten rounds in South Bend Indiana. Jummati was floored twice in the ninth round for counts of nine.

Mason South Bend Ind Frankie Mason Frank Jummati Chicago Jummati

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Glouster News Ernest Lewis C. F. Leach Beasley Glouster, O Swanson Furniture Co N. Court Stuart’s Opera House Nelseville J. C. Rockwell Enemy of the Blues and Sadness Lansing Rade Daily Koontown Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville News Brooks Earl Bryant Nellie Gorey Ross Griffith D. E. Hoffart Clara B. Jones George Jones Elizabeth Nora Osler Cecil Williams Rozia Young Jane James Sharp, P. M Chas. Dorst Esther Murray City Bebe Weymuller C. A. Stover Will Stuart St. Paul, Minn Hursday Baird Stuart Majestic Restaurant E. B. Acomb West Columbus &J. Nelsonville H. L. Heck Marmola Marmola Co Woodward Ave Detroit Mich C. Cooley W. M. I. V. Kinnsy Sec P. Hall LAWCO Carpenters Old Kentucky America Tanit Stuart Opera House S. S. Steenrod Mer Blue Grass Jazz
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