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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1927

Page

3

Nelsonville Vacation Bible Schools Finish Second Week

Nelsonville reports the second week of daily vacation Bible schools run by the Presbyterian national missions committee across five Hocking Valley locations. Enrollment totals include Deanville 18 Happy Hollow 50 New Floodwood 0 Haydenville 75 Old Floodwood 24. Programs mix Bible verses stories hymns health lessons handwork with baskets towels pil low cases and simple crafts. three weeks remain with July 11 openings planned at Sugar Creek Hocking Greendale Murray City East Clayton and Diamond.

Nelsonville National Missions Committee of the Presbyterian Church Hocking Valley Deanville Happy Hollow New Floodwood Haydenville Old Floodwood Sugar Creek Hocking Greendale Murray City East Clayton Diamond

Hoon to Supply at Nelsonville Church Sunday

Miles E. Hoon of Glouster will supply at the Christian church in Nelsonville Sunday in the minister Rev. O. J. Howearth's absence. Other services during the day will be as usual.

E. Hoon, Glouster Christian Church O. J. Howearth

Knights of Pythias Knights Attend Knox County Session

Clarence Monks W D Wolfe James Herrold J R Hickman John Mooney Albert Barber and Carl Coakley attended the Knox county Past Chancellor's association gathering in Gambier Ohio on Thursday evening. The banquet began at six and covers were set for 250 with many Knights of Pythias from across the state present.

Nelsonville Clarence Monks W. D. Wolfe James Herrold J. R. Hickman John Mooney Albert Barber Carl Coakley Knox County Gambier Ohio Knights of Pythias

Nelsonville WCTU hosts first local institute at church

The Nelsonville chapter of the Ww. C. T. U. held its first local institute at the Christian church Thursday evening. An interesting session is reported. Music was fur-

Nelsonville The Christian Church

Prohibition Pageant Staged By Loyal Temperance Legion

A local event featured a pageant titled The Prohibition Progress and a playette The Prohibition Tea staged by the Loyal Temperance Legion under Miss Redempa Sines. Mrs. Laura Spencer and Mrs. Frank Betts read messages from national leaders Elle A. Boole and Frances Parks. The community heard talks by Del Packard Chard on Child's Conservation.

Hyla Herrold Elle A. Boole Evanston Illinois Frances Parks Laura Spencer Frank Betts del Packard Chard The Child's Conservation League Loyal Temperance Legion Redempa Sines

Piece Quilt Event Hosted by Mrs Ed Nelson Tonight

Mrs Ed Nelson will host the Faithful Workers class at her home this evening. A short program will precede a quilting session as they spend the evening piecing a quilt.

Ed. Nelson

Fidelis Class Picnic at Cable Farm

The Fidelis class of the Presbyterian church held a picnic at the Cable farm on Thursday afternoon. Fifteen members attended along with several guests and a picnic dinner was served at six o'clock.

Presbyterian Church Cable Farm

Chaperones Lead Student Group in Local Event

Miss Velma Young Miss Dorothy Vorhes and teacher Mrs L I Krieg accompanied the group as chaperones for the local event.

Velma Young Dorothy Vorhes L. I. Krieg

Niece Honored at Country Home Evening Shower

Miss Bertha Nixon hosted a Thursday gathering at her country home for her niece Mrs. Garrett McKee Margaret Walls. Ninety guests attended and the bride received many useful gifts for her new home.

Bertha Nixon Garrett McKee Margaret Walls

Personal mentions circle through several cities

Miss Maud West of San Bernardino visits parents in this city. Mrs. C E Reynolds and daughter Leah return from Rochester Minnesota. T L Cline seen in Logan today. Nurse Nelva Walker from Columbus returns home after visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs McCain of Springfield Ohio and Mr and Mrs James Wesley of Columbus enroute home after eastern trip, guests of Mr and Mrs Thomas Potts. Mrs G L Steenrod and daughter Barbara visit Columbus to see Naomi Steenrod at Mt Carmel hospital. Miss Mary Eckles visits friends in Columbus for two weeks.

Maud West San Bernardino California Frank West C. E. Reynolds Leah Rochester Minn T. L. Cline Logan Nelva Walker Columbus McCain Springfield Ohio James Wesley Thomas Potts G. L. Steenrod Steenrod Barbara Naomi Steenrod Mt.Carmel Hospital Mary Eckles

Mrs Worley Giffin Ill With Blood Poisoning

Mrs Worley Giffin of 368 Poplar street is seriously ill with blood poisoning. Miss Agnes Donaldson of Chauncey assists in her care.

Dairy Association of Athens County Plans All Day Picnic

The Athens County Dairy Association announces an all day picnic at the Southeastern Experimental Farm in Carpenter August 2. County extension agent T H Johnson said the event aligns with the four yearly meetings policy and is open to interested people from Meigs and Athens counties. An inspection of legume plots including alfalfa and clover will be held in the morning.

Athens County Dairy Association Southeastern Experimental Farm Carpenter T. H. Johnson C. Hartman Athens Mr. Johnson Dairy Association Meigs Athena County

Ohio 4-H Club event at Athens county grounds

A picnic lunch will be served noon with a lunch stand for those who bring no dinner. Four H club girls and boys organize the event with Oscar Erf of Ohio State speaking on the future of dairying in the afternoon. Jack Cutler from Wooster will discuss the value of legumes in farming. A baseball game is also scheduled.

Hartman Athens County Oscar Erf Dairty Department Ohio State Jack Cutler Wooster ' S Peak

Funeral Saturday for Israel Lste Scott at Hooper Ridge

Funeral services for Israel Lste Scott will be held at 1 PM Saturday at his Hooper Ridge home conducted by Rev. M. B. C. Burial follows in Union Street Cemetery.

Israel Lstescott Hooper Ridge

Memorial Service for Eastern Star Held at Masonic Hall

Memorial services of the Eastern Star will be held at 2:30 Sunday afternoon in the Masonic hall. Forty six members will be [de]d after the service. The public is invited.

the of Eastern Star Masonic Hall

Police raid at Paris resorts nets 600 arrests

A police operation targeting resorts frequented by drug users resulted in 600 arrests. Authorities say the actions disrupted trafficking networks and removed numerous individuals from the local scene. Investigations continue as officers secure locations and collect evidence.

Paris

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