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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1928

Page

2

Rev Evans Preaches Then Heads Off On Vacation

The Rev Lloyd Evans will preach at both services this Sunday at the Presbyterian church and will be in the local pulpit only once more before his vacation. He is slated to preach at Broad Street Presbyterian Church in Columbus on July 15 and at the Nelsonville church by July 22. Miss Thelma Mills will perform in the evening service as she prepares to enter college and study organ music. Mrs Edith Shers will sing and the choir will present an anthem during the morning communion service.

Lloyd Evans Broad Stleet Presbyterian Church Columbus Damiel Mergler Osborne Kansas Nelsonville Church Evang Edith Shers Thelma Mills James Robinson Portland Oregon H. D. Krieg Naomi Steenrod Ys Mt Carmel Hospital Ethel Walker Dons Mayer Mt. Vernon Esther C. J. Pensyle J. Whitmore Donald Beyele Akron Mia Nelson Dawtler Columus 1 & McCune

Health nurse reports June field work hours in Nelsonville

Miss Ethel Walker city health nurse logs for June 195 hours in field and 21 in office with multiple visits and services including prenatal infant welfare and tuberculosis work. Rainbow class entertainment at Christun church followed by prizes and luncheon. Elks to meet Monday per schedule change and past chiefs meeting announced at Tecahon tag Will meet at Mrs Bird Evans home.

Nelsonville Ethel Walker Columbus Mt. Vernon Ghulcothe Lazan Behay Rainbow Class Carl Stratton Anna Butt Mildred Elma Thigh Rainbow Clans Christun Church Fuday Cs ELKS Nelsonale T. P.O. Fl Wracas Amportiajco MH Tecahontag Bird Evans Poplar Aticet

Decrease in Nelsonville School Enrollment

A marked drop in Nelsonville's school census is reported by the city enumerator. This year 1,239 pupils of school age reside in the city, down 370 from last year’s 1,609. Miss Nelle Pickett conducted the enumeration.

Nelsonville City Board of Education Nelle Pickett

Drunkenness fines in Nelsonville court

Over Wallace and Henry Sapp, they were fined 25 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to vagrancy charges. Daughters of Veterans announce a meeting at the IOOF hall Monday evening at 7 30. Personal mentions include visits and travels of local residents and friends to Columbus, Marietta, Akron, and Lancaster with various hospital and family updates.

Druunkenness Nelsonville Overston Wallace Henry Sapp Iayer I. J. Eberle Daughters OF Veterans Daughter of Veterans I. D. Oo. IP

Jenkins appeals land ruling in Sandusky county case

Alma Jenkins filed an appeal in the Supreme Court from a Sandusky County Court of Appeals decision unfavorable to her and others and in favor of Alma Diehl and others over 35 acres of land in Scott township Sandusky County.

Columbus U.R Alma Jenkins Supreme Court Sandusky County

Bird Man Seeks Bird Themed Poems From Contestants

A community Bird Man invites letters and short poems about birds this week. Readers submit verses and colorbird artwork. top entries will be published and prizes awarded in two weeks. Numerous local children from Nelsonville and Jacksonville respond with brief notes about birds and prizes.

aMse Francs Gottle Nelsorsike Ecni Marjorie Holand Nelsonville Marjorie Holland Lucille Warren Bessie Swindell Jacksonville Will Close Garth Lightfoot

Meeting speakers discuss education and rural development

Merritt and Mr McVay explain in May meeting remarks. I J Tabor of the National Grange cites urban rural shifts and education’s role. Tobin of Cook County lauds home school linkage. Athens County highlights include New Marshfield success. McVay visits daughters in Cleveland as Apple Creek contracts near late summer decision.

I. J. Tabor National Grange Mr. Tabor Citfu Pen United States jSuch H. RB MrVus Cone Tahor Athens County Gust Reeionty Cedar Point State Teachers’ Association Didwarl J. Tobin Cook County Tobin Cook Schools New Marshield Will C Ante McVay Mary Areibeth Dorothy Ann Cleveland Mary Elizabeth Dorothy Ant Henry DT. Boynton

McAdoo Refuses Comment On Smith Nomination

Former rival William Gibbs McAdoo declines to comment on Alfred E Smith nomination at the Democratic convention saying he will speak after nominees deliver acceptance speeches. The 1924 contest ended in a deadlock with John W. Davis as a compromise.

Santa Barbaia Calit William Gibbs McAdoo Alfred E Smith Smith Democratic Nomines McAdoo Madoo Sith John W. Davis Thome JT Walsh Montena California

Mine Blast Kills Man in Strubenvillt Area

Six children are left fatherless after the death of Miehart Schupa, 45, in an explosion at the Toronto Fire Clay company mine near Ulmipire. The accident, reported in June, occurred at the Torento Fire Clay operation.

Y M C A NOTES Plan new fees for youth programs

The Y M C A outlines a new fee schedule effective July 2 to cover costs for midget and girls swimming classes. Forty nine girls registered last week and only seven families had contributed previously. Memberships and per swim rates are set with a forum meeting of Trustees and Directors planned to discuss policies and invite public input.

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Physician Dr W S Rhodes to move practice to Columbus

Nelsonville June 30 Dr W S Rhodes longtime local physician will relocate to Columbus around July 16 to take over Dr Holmes’s East Main Street practice Rhodes has served Nelsonville 16 years from Carbon Hill and led civic groups including Kiwanis and the Chamber of Commerce board of directors

Nelsonville W. 5 Rhodes Columbus Holmes East Main Street Carbon Hill Kiwanis Club Chamber of Commerce

Ladies Bridge Club hosts dinner and play at Summerland

Members of the Ladies' Bridge Club and their husbands enjoyed a bridge party at Summerland beach Friday evening. A 6 o'clock dinner preceded five tables of play with high scorers named.

Ladies Bridge Club Ladies’ Bridge Club Summerland Beach Herbert Leyshon Harry Kelly L. P. Rice N. A

Ten Dead Feared After Colorado Tornado Hits Farmland

A Colorado tornado swept across the farming area south of Ia Shasta, leaving a five mile by one mile path. Six residents were missing, with Adeline Montez and Susie McLaughlin reported killed and two other fatalities confirmed. At least 18 injured.

Iqohnstown Colo UPI Here Adeline Montez Mealean Susie McLaughlin

Hoover to Spend Night in Boyhood Home at West Branch

Herbert Hoover plans a stopover in his boyhood town West Branch to sleep in the old frame house where he grew up. The visit is tied to his presidential candidacy and aims to be a major event for the town’s library. His wife Lou Henry Hoover will accompany him en route to Palo Alto.

Hoover Herbert Hoover Blackemith West Branch Ieans

Faithful Workers Meet at Methodist Church Parlor

The Faithful Workers class of the Methodist Sunday school met Thursday evening in the church parlors with hostesses including Mrs Adda Neikirk and Mrs Mary Robertson. After singing prayers and readings, a varied program featured readings duets and a tale The Square Deal followed by a luncheon for members and guests.

Methodist Sunday School Adda Netkirk Mary Robertson J. D. Ledlie Nettie Stewart Ledie T Sesson Elizabeth Green C. G Itrepnel Muriel Simonton Ledlie Bira Thorns Spencer Misa Marjorie Simonton Mra Latina John Riley Con “Rad Weln Stella Betts Auialia Hoch Alice Drescher Laura, Gandee Mattia Weekley W. J. Bagnell Dease Bryan Marry‘Gox Thomas Spencer Marjorie Bimon‘lom Mariel Simonton

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