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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1926

Page

3

Faithful Martha class meets at Nelsonville home

About 30 members attended the Faithful Martha class gathering at the Jackson country home with Mrs Rose Cook presiding. Mrs Cook was elected teacher for the coming year and Bertha Fischer spoke on The Beatitudes during the program. Refreshments followed the business session.

Nelsonville Harry Jackson C. E. Jewett Miller Bertha Nixon Martha Jackson Country Home Rose Cook Cook Bertha Fischer

Central Team Wins Again at Haydenville

The Central team defeated Factory No. 2 13 to 10 on Tuesday evening. Matheny pitched nine strikeouts for Central while Allen of Factory struck out twelve in total as the game started with six runs by Factory in the first inning but Central held on for the win.

Haydenville Central Factory No. 2 Factory Boys Matheny Allen Factory

Wick Edgell announce birth of daughter Judith Anne

Mr. and Mrs. Wick Edgell of Mt. Vernon announce the birth of a daughter last Thursday. Judith Anne is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mulligan of Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Wick. Edgell Mt. Vernon Judith Anne Thomas Mulligan Nelson Ville

Vacation Bible School and YMCA Night At Nelsonville

A program for children under fifteen will be held at city playgrounds Friday evening starting at 6 30. Races including foot bicycle pony and sack races and other games and contests will be featured.

Nelsonville Daily Vacation Bible School

Verna Hand Entertains Friends for Miss Mathews

Miss Verna Hand entertained twelve friends Tuesday evening in Nelsonville for the pleasure of Miss Nelle Mathews who left today to attend an art school in Pittsburgh.

Nelsonville Verna Hand Nelle Mathews Pittsburgh

Measles Fatal to 6-Month-Old Girl in Nelsonville

Judith Faye Walker, aged six months, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Walker near Haydenville, died Tuesday from measles. Funeral services will be held at the residence Thursday at 2 30 PM with burial at Davis chapel. The parents remain with two other daughters.

Clint Patton John Cook Crooksville Ohio Golden Melvin Pennell Columbus Heer Middleport Herman Leslie Pennell Fanny Mulligan Mt. Vernon W. E. Edgell Barbara Edgell Little Rock Arkansas Thomas Mulligan Adolph Stedem Ray Thomas Minersville Wesley Hawk Nelsonville Judith Faye George Walker Haydenville Davis Chapel

Loyal Woman's Class Holds June Meeting in Nelsonville

The Loyal Woman's class of the Christian church met Tuesday evening with Grace Ruscoe hosting on Adams Street. Assisting were Mrs. James, Coope, Sowers, Young, Wend, Parry, and Smith. Violet Kenlar led devotionals. Thirty five members and five guests enjoyed ice cream and cake. Next meeting plans a July 29 picnic at Mrs. Charles North's home at the foot of Johnson Hill.

Nelsonville Loyal Woman's Class The Christian Church Grace Ruscoe Adams Street James Coope Sowers Young Wend Parry Smith Starkey Violet Kenlar Charles North Johnson Hill

Columbus Visit Keeps Families Close Across Town

Mrs Carl Starkey spends new days in Columbus with her father. Forrest Kentner and family, Mrs Ed Figgins and children return to Columbus after visiting the former's parents, Mr and Mrs Sam Robertson. Mr and Mrs William Morgan return from Montreal where they attended a railroad superintendents meeting. Mrs Sam Gilham and Mrs

Carl Starkey Columbus Forrest Kentner Fam Ed Figgins Sam Robertson William Morgan Montreal Sam Gilham

Nelsonville Twilight league: Ed Die's Barbers top Sugar Bowls 9 6

Ed die's Barbers defeated the Sugar Bowls 9 to 6 in Twilight league play. Dunkle and Jenkins paired for the Barbers while Parry and Lent did battery duty for the Sugar Bowls. The first half of the league season closes this week.

Nelsonville Eddie Barbers Dunkle and Jenkins Battery Parry Lent

Mrs Bush Hospitalized for Operation in Cleveland

Mrs. Bush is seriously ill and to undergo appendicitis and gallstone surgery in a Cleveland hospital. T. S. Bush and daughter Mrs. Walter Lines have traveled from Nelsonville to be with her.

G A R to Meet Nelsonville Saturday at Legion Building

Commander Eli Johnson of Phil Kearney post G A R reports the regular meeting will be held at the American Legion building at 1 30 o clock Saturday afternoon. He urges as many comrades as possible to attend.

Nelsonville Eli Johnson Phil Kearney American Legion

Grotto Plans Baseball Game and Dance at Country Club

The Grotto entertainment committee announces a Thursday events night at the country club with a 6 pm baseball game followed by dancing at 8. Members families and invited guests are welcome and no charge is required for the entertainment.

Grotto Nelsonville Grotto Entertainment Country Club

Nelsonville Saxo Phone Player Joins Norfolk Orchestra

Nelsonville on June 23 reports Jack Martin a young saxophone player has accepted a summer position with an orchestra in Norfolk Virginia. He has entered upon his new duties.

Nelsonville Jack Martin Norfolk Virginia

Enjoy Eastern Trip by Linton sisters teachers

Stella Linton a Cleveland schoolteacher and Blanche Linton an Athens teacher are spending the summer with their parents and touring the East They will visit Chautauqua New York and other places of interest.

Nelsonville Stella Linton Cleveland Blanche Linton Athens Chautauqua N. Y

Rev J W Coleman to Preach at Former Nelsonville Church

Cincinnati minister Rev J W Coleman former Pilgrim Holiness pastor in Nelsonville will visit this city Friday and preach at his former church on Chestnut street at 7 30 in the evening. Coleman is currently district superintendent in Cincinnati.

Nelsonville J. W. Coleman Cincinnati Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut Street Coleman

Attractive Gardens Enhance Beauty of Homes in Athens

A feature on how thoughtful garden design boosts home appeal. Harry Foster’s 22 East State Street English style house showcases terraced beds, wisteria porch, and year round blooms from roses delphiniums gladioli and lil ies. neighbors say the sight lifts spirits and adds charm to the neighborhood.

Athens Ludel Boden Harry Foster East State Street Foster Paul Scarlet Dr. van Fleet Foster Garden

Judge McDonald Assigned to Probe Chicago Election Fraud

Former chief justice Charles A. McDonald is named to investigate Chicago’s election frauds and the intertwining of crime and politics amid the city’s crime situation. The piece notes a winter preference over summer for strawberry shortcake.

Charles A. McDonald Chicago Criminal Court

Amesville Sewing Club Picnic Planned at Phillips Farm

The Amesville Sewing Club will hold a Thursday afternoon picnic at 3:30 on the Elizabeth Phillips farm. Members of 4-H and all interested persons are invited to bring a dish for lunch and boys should bring money for ice cream.

Amesville Sewing Club Elizabeth Phillips Amesville

Has Thanksgiving Every Day Has Thanksgiving Every Day

A testimonial claims Maya's cures stomach trouble after years of illness. It states one dose relieves catarrhal mucus and inflammation causing stomach and intestinal ailments and offers money back. Mentions McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and druggists nationwide.

Maya McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

New Coin Dot Voiles at 45c Grade for Yard

Special week price on Plain and Figured Voices. Balance of week offers 39 cents per yard for select fabrics including Coin Dot Voiles with limited stock and swift service for readers shopping fabric needs.

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