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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1927

Page

3

Bible Schools to Open June 13 at Five Places

Nelsonville reports five Vacation Bible Schools will start June 13 at Doanville New Floodwood Old Floodwood Hanpy Hollow and Haydenville at 9 o clock. Teachers will be chosen from Nelsonville Athens and Logan with experienced staff preferred. A teacher training conference at the Presbyterian church will announce selections and provide instruction for teachers and principals.

Nelsonville Doanville New Floodwood Old Floodwood Hanpy Hollow Haydenville Mond Athens Logan Presbyterian Helen Chapine Piney Fork Ueed Clara Louis Smith Martinserry Synodical Choshan Social Service John Shirpe Martins Ferry Lindergarten

Open House At Nelsonville Fire Station Showcases New Seagrave Truck

Yesterday afternoon and evening Nelsonville held an open house at its fire department to inspect the new Seagrave truck. Fire Chief Dana Windon and a factory representative drove the apparatus from Columbus. The rig includes a pumper, chemical tanks, a 60 gallon reserve water tank, ladders, spot lights, and new firefighter gear. Insurance underwriters will demo the outfit once the hose arrives from the factory, expected in a few days.

Nelsonville Enly Seagrave Columbus Dana Windon

Nelsonville’s Lovell Price Dies at 82

Lovell Price, 82, respected Nelsonville resident of St. Charles Street, died at home Friday night after two years of declining health. Born in Virginia, he served in the Union Army during the Civil War and later ran a drawing business in Nelsonville. A rasmaker of Carbon lodge F and A M, he was twice married.

Nelsonville Lovell Price St. Charles Street Bir Price Virginia Carbon Lodge

Examination Set For Rural Mail Carrier In Nelsonville

The United States civil service commission announces an exam to fill a rural mail carrier post in Nelsonville. Applications close June 29 with admission cards mailed later, exam about ten days after. Open to citizens residing in the local post office territory. contact the Nelsonville office for information.

Nelsonville United States Civil Service Commission

Southern Ohio Electrics Schedule Update

Ball schedule from Welsonville lists Carbon Hill game Monday at city playgrounds and next week features Buckeyes versus Athenas and Maydenville crossing bars with the Electrics.

Welsonville Southern Ohio Electrics Carbon Hill City Playgrounds Buckeyes Athenas Barbers West Maydenville Electrics

Y M G A NOTES Swimming safety and classes expand

Y M G A notes report growing interest in swimming with 30 signed up and 11 passed tests earning caps. A public health nurse card is now required for all swimmers. The pool gets a white enamel bottom for safety per a Chicago expert. The Community orchestra has new music and Friday open houses planned. A broadcasting date at WATU is being explored with Dr Hyde. First aid classes feature two hours weekly for industry committee members and YY traders groups.

House Chicago Watu H. Hyde

Social notes from Nelsonville bridge party and club events

Mrs Thomas McClelland hosted a Friday bridge at four tables with a tea at five. High scores went to Mrs G C H E Ruib and Mrs E Esharp, low to Miss Freda Smith and Mrs Otto Kaelin. Cleveland guest sang solos with Mrs ES McCune and Mrs McClelland. The Circle of Ruth meets Monday with a 6 pm dinner. Senior Home Guards meet Tuesday at 7 with Mr Henry Lancaster. Phi Sigs hold a special meeting Monday June 6. Woman's Missionary Society elects officers and outlines reading contest participation. Officers include President Mrs H J Long. program featured Bible lesson, devotions, and singing.

Thomas McClelland Madeline Conaway PHI Sigs Phi Stama Clu Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church H. J Long Lulu Parry Fern Parry A. G Mechem Glen Allen Stanley Mecpem Mary Parry Sigrid Tove Mre T. D. Brown Mra Walter Morri B. E John Murphy West Franklin Street Magmie Claur Frank O'Mara Sam Frank A L. Barker Jacksonville M. S H. L Holcombe China Sun Wang Ying Armericans Morrell The Methodist Church Ruth Crawford West Washington Street Rachel Kathryn Cook- Jrey Lucille Scott Edith Lee Louie Huffman Mary Jane Jewett

Daughters Honor Mothers At Loyal Maids Dinner

A six o clock dinner by the Loyal Maids class of the Christian Sunday school honored mothers. Ang Jo Figgins chaired, Pauline Morrison spoke on class history, Miss Figsims outlined plans, Elizabeth Sheppard played piano, Valerie Bowers and Catherine Courtney sang, and several members received favors.

Christian Sunday School Ang Jo Figgins Pauline Morrison Amoy Steenrod Amy Jo Figgins Mary Denler Elizabeth Shepard Pauline Morrion Elizabeth Bowers Lulu Steenrod Crvelon Duckler Catherine Courtney Nellie Morrison

Young wife Ethel Henry dies in Columbus hospital

Mrs Ethel Henry 34 wife of Ralph Henry manager of the Beasley garage in Amesville died at White Cross hospital Columbus from infection after a surgical operation. She had been recovering but suddenly worsened in Nelsonville while awaiting return home. She left a Methodist Episcopal church presence and leaves parents Mr and Mrs John Murphy McArthur two brothers Martin Glouster and Leland McArthur.

Nelsonville Ethel Henry Ralph Henry Beasley Ig City White Cross Hospital Columbus Henry John Murphy McArthur Amesville Ohio Universy

Three Arrested In Liquor Raid Near Doanville

Three men, William Shepard A R Shepard and Everett Hickman, were arrested in a liquor raid near Doanville led by federal and state officers. Shepard faced a 150 dollar fine for intoxication violations and was jailed for nonpayment. Hickman hid a concealed weapon charge and awaits Common Pleas Court with bond denied. Authorities report finding both beer and whisky at the scene.

William Shepard Doanville Pearl W. Helwig Shepard A R. Shepard Everett Hickman H. T. Phillips HA. Sines Joe Jonas Hickman Common Pleas Court Athens County Helwig Abr Shepard

Father of Thor Olson Dies in Kalmar Sweden

A cablegram from Kalmar Sweden informs Thor Olson of the death of his father P A Olson a longtime contractor who oversaw the building of many Swedish churches. The elder Olson had been ill two weeks and last visited his son in 1910.

Thor Olson Kalmar, Sweden Department of Physical Education P. A. Olson Kalmar Sweden Mr Olson Mr. Olson Mr. Olsen Ohio University

Glouster Woman Faces Third Operation After Blood Poison

Mrs James Bill of Glouster, hospitalized at White Cross in Columbus, has undergone two operations for blood poison and may require a third. The infection began after she stepped on a rusty nail weeks ago. her release date remains uncertain. Personal mention notes Mr and Mrs Chester Post and three children visiting relatives in Columbus.

James Bill White Cross Hospitad Columbus Hill Chester Post

Man in Dormitory Scares Lindley Hall Residents

An unknown man entered Lindley hall through a rear door and prowled the dormitory at 4 am, alarming several women residents. The intruder amused himself, laughed at inquiries, and disappeared before dawn. no one was harmed and no trace was found after a search.

Lindley Hall

Change Date Of Game For Glouster Team

The Frank Clarks Sunday school class baseball team delays their Newark trip for a game with the M C A until near Saturday. Initial plans had them leaving today.

Glouster Frank Clark Newark M C. A

Destructive Mississippi Flood Threatens Before Gulf Exit

In New Orleans on June 4 the flood’s march toward the Gulf remains a final menace as waters threaten cities along the Mississippi. In Belfast, James McIsrath advertised a wooden leg found six months ago still with a rib, with no claimant.

New Orleans Asa Gulf of Mexico Belfast James McIsrath

Jennings Returns From Columbus Medical Exam

Ralph Jennings of the Athens Messenger advertising department has returned from Columbus where doctors advised an operation. He plans to go to Zoolumbia next week for further examinations.

Ralph Jennings The Athens Messenger Columbus Bir. Jennings Zoolumbia

Rainfall Report Shows 20 Of 31 Days Wet Last Month

Rain fell on twenty of thirty one days last month according to Mrs C Njs France government weather observer at East Bridge. Total rainfall 2.932 inches with heavy showers last night at .22 inches. This is the heaviest rainfall of the year. earlier record was .67 inches on May 39. Dates of rain include May 3 6 11 14 15 16 18 23 25 26 29 and others.

C. N Js France East Bridge

Three Teenagers Nabbed After Tomato Steal Escape

Captain Charles Maple chased three youths aged seventeen to twenty who attempted to flee with a crate of ripe tomatoes from Curt Baker's cafeteria. They dropped the produce and fled but the tomatoes were recovered.

Charles Maple Curt Baker Mr. Maple

Ford recovered after theft near Rock Riffle schoolhouse

The Ford coupe owned by John Moore, an Ohio university student and Sigma Pi member, stolen last Wednesday night, was found by Captain Charles Maple beyond East Bridge near Rock Riffle schoolhouse with no damage. The Buick roadster belonging to John W. Wood of Nelsonville Bankers has not been located.

John Moore Ohio University Sigma Pi Charles Maple

Market gains on weekend session as leaders rebound

Market action from June 4 to 10 shows improved tone with gains in General Motors United States Steel Baldwin and Pittsburgh Coal and Houston Oil leading advances. Heavy selling eased after a prior decline as stocks found support in strong hands with renewed buying in key issues and new highs touched in Westinghouse Airbrake and related industries.

New York General Motors U & Steel Baldwin Cintreas Hw U 6 Steel Feldvta Hinson Westinghouse

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Ann Fiore Pythias Greenlawn Presbyterian Church Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Lloyd Evans J. G. Sparks Vernon Ode—congregation Charles Monks Itelen Largent James Beard Roy Sayers Vernon Solo Crounsade Bible Schools Oppy Hollow A Haydenille Notes Social Notes Circle OF Ruth Circle of Ruth M .E. Church Henry Lancaster Josephine Baugh H. J. Long O. J. Howearth Howearth L. O. Young Carnegie Charles Moler Montgomery Wva Frank Jackson Lancaster Henry Verity Beth Marshfield Walter Penny Agnes Gray Dayton Gray Jack McCulloch B. B. LoFever Misa Elda Crouse Thomas Spencer Willard Bartoe Maggie Clark Richardson J. E. Zeller Arelsouville RCA Radiola G. W. Hopkins Radio and Electric Shop BR. O. A Berry Hotel Victrola Gem Pharmacy Pythian Bldg T. C. Green Mr. Green C. L. Stout Thomas G. Baker Cincinnati Co. L. UT Jennings Ford Captain Maple Rock Rime Schoolhouse Barron Barron's Bakery
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