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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1927

Page

3

Narrow Street To Be Repaired In Nelsonville

Nelsonville officials and county leaders toured Jefferson Street and nearby Route 31, noting muck and track barriers. The streetcar seeks to abandon a section but mortgage constraints block that option. The company will relay the Jefferson Street track and back the engineers orderly plan. In a separate note, Lawrence Murphy, 8, was found safe at relatives in Carbon Hill after being reported missing.

Nelsonville The Traction Company Jefferson Street Street Dew Columbus Street Fayette Nerrick Lawrence Murphy Luke Murphy Poplar Street Carbon Hill

Fire Prevention Program Set for August by Chamber

Nelsonville reports the Chamber of Commerce postponed the fire prevention program due to the absence of Mayor Erble and C C Sharp. Fred Johnson announced a new committee C C Sharp R B Stuart C E Bennett to study local fire hazards and coordinate with city officials. The group will review water line upgrades to meet underwriter requirements and forward flood relief thanks from Murray City.

Nelsonville L. J. Erble C. C. Sharp Chamber of Commerce Fred Johnson R. B. Stuart C. E. Bennett West Columbus Street Johnson Murray City Relief Committee

Westerners Hold Off Athens Factory In Twilight League

In Nelsonville last night the Westerners defeated the Athens factory team 6 to 4 at the playgrounds. Longley pitched for West and limited the Factory to no runs until the seventh inning when four runs crossed. West’s battery was Longley and Denny while Factory batteries were Smith Cheshire and Oliver.

Nelsonville Westerners Athens Longley West Denny Factory Smith Cheshire Oliver

Social Notes from Nelsonville Dinner Evening

Mr and Mrs Harley Mitchell entertained at dinner Wednesday with guests Mrs Ida Russell Akron Mr and Mrs Grant Wallace Grouster Mr and Mrs M J Gardener Mrs Guy Gardner and daughter Wyona Mr and Mrs Carl Gardner and children Ruth and Glen Chauncey

Harley Mitchell Ida Russell Akron Grant Wallace Grouster M. J. Gardener Guy Gardner Wyona Carl Gardner Ruth and Glen Chauncey

Local residents visit relatives in Ohio and US cities

Mr and Mrs J D Andrews and Harley Mitchell with son Billy return from Barberton Ohio after visiting Mr and Mrs C S James. Mrs Charles Levering and children visit Hanging Rock Ohio relatives. Several groups plan Birmingham Alabama trips and visits Columbus Georgia. Supt O O Crwat ee and daughter Ruth return from Mt Gilead. Earl Campbell of Columbus called home due to illness of a family member.

J. D. Andrews Harley Mitchell Billy Barberton Ohio C. S. James Charles Levering Charles Floreita Gertrude Staten Lancaster Hanging Rock E. A. Wallace M. J Birmingham Virginia Seibert David Bender Frank Seibert Columbus Leoline Seibert E. M. Gilbert Douglas Pickens Cleveland W. W. Whitlatch William Bechtold Athens William Bechtold, Jr Jack Keith van Pettit O. O. Crawteep Ruth Mt. Gilead Earl Campbell

Local residents share news of visits and health events

Mrs Charles Camp bells mother and Rev Lloyd Evans return from Long Beach W Va Mrs Evans stays longer Miss Hyla Herrold travels to Columbus Tom Sheppard visits Buckeye Lake L J Eberle in Columbus Thomas Spencer returns from Pomeroy and Middleport Levi McDowell visits sister Emma McVickers Columbus McVickers suffered a broken hip Marie Spencer visits Rowan Shafer near Chauncey Ross Hannahs and children Columbus Fourth of July at John Hannahs West Franklin street Hannahs to stay with mother Mrs John Shelton Murray City

Mer Charles Campbell Lloyd Evans Long Beach W. Va Evans Hyla Herrold Columbus Tom Sheppard Buckeye Lake L. J. Eberle Thomas Spencer Pomeroy Middleport Levi McDowell

General Summerall to Visit Wright Field July 17

Major General Charles O. Summerall chief of staff of the U S Army will visit the new Wright air field July 17 plans for his entertainment are being made in Dayton Ohio confirmation of the trip follows the field's recent opening and showcases ongoing military aviation interest in the area.

Dayton Charles O. Summerall United States Army Wright Air Field

Pitcher Guy Cantrell Struggles with Baltimore Debut Season

Guy Cantrell, acquired for $11 000 from Brooklyn, has been disappointing for Baltimore this season as a pitcher.

Guy Cantrell Brooklyn Baltimore

Open Competitive Exams for Clerk and City Carrier

The United States civil service commission announces open competitive examinations for clerk and city carrier positions in the post office at Athens and other district cities. US citizens 18 to 45 may apply. waivers exist for military service. Male applicants must be at least 5 feet 4 inches tall and weigh 125 pounds. Applications close August 10, 1927.

United States Civil Service Commission Athens United States United States Civil Service Board of Examiners

Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Fast Foot Pain Relief

Advertises Moone's Emerald Oil as a quick remedy for swollen feet and painful corns with several nightly applications and quick relief within minutes. Claims to reduce swelling and varicose veins and offers money back if not satisfied. Aims at readers with chronically sore feet and aching shoes.

Moone

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