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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1922

Page

3

Chautauqua Spirit Prevails in Nelsonville Program Preview

The advance man Layman spreads pennant rope hats and posters as Redpath programs return. Notable acts include the Grosjean Marimba Xylophone Company and speaker William Rainey Bennett. Packard's cartoon day drives crowds. season tickets support the American Legion Memorial Fund. Local residents enjoy Buckeye Lake visitations.

Nelsonville Layman Redpath Tts Grosjean

Mrs L R Keleh Hosts Missionary Society Meeting

Mrs L R Keleh will entertain the Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Thursday afternoon at two. This is the last meeting for the summer and it is hoped there will be a good attendance.

L. R. Keleh Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church

Reeves Host Chicken Dinner After Rod Ney’s Wedding

Mr and Mrs Delbert Reeves held a Sunday chicken dinner in Columbus honoring their son Rod ney who wed Miss Gladys McHarg of Athens on Saturday The attendees included Melvin Reeves Mae Myers Tressa Charles and Chauncey Adams members of the immediate family and local residents.

Delbert Reeves Rodney Gladys McHarg Athens Melvin Reeves Mae Myers Tressa Charles Chauncey Adams Columbus The Imme

Mrs Brandenburg and daughter return from Columbus visit

Mrs. M. T. Brandenburg and her daughter Miss Forrest returned Tuesday after several days in Columbus visiting relatives and friends.

M. T. Brandenburg Miss Forrest Columbus

Presbyterians plan 50th Quarterly Communion on July 2

A church notice invites all members to attend next Sunday July 2 for the 50th Quarterly Communion of the current pastorate. It seeks at least 100 communicants and the first $500 in benevolence subscriptions, with absent members encouraged to mail gifts to treasurer C. Weltzheimer.

C. FE. Weltzheimer

Women Organize Community Clubs Under Miss Stanfield

County social workers organize women in mining districts into clubs led by Miss Stanfield. They sew, discuss needs, and improve sanitary conditions. Hamley Run women finished a quilt on display at Preston's Dry Goods for sale. Members seek gingham scraps for quilts. contact Miss Masters for fabric scraps.

Miss Stanfield Hamley Run Preston Nelsonville Miss Masters Bell

Married Fifty Years United in Nelsonville Couple Celebrates

On June 27 1922 Mr Eugene J Cable and Miss Sarah Rannells marked their 50th wedding anniversary at their city home four generations attended. Relatives from Columbus Nelsonville Athens and Vinton County joined in a family dinner with gifts telegrams and best wishes for the longtime couple.

Sarah Rannells Eugene J. Cable Nelsonville McArthur Cable W. I. Jones Columbus Edgar Dean Ruth Louise Vance Rannells William Rannells Vinton County Watson Craig Athens C. A. Cable Harry Edington Mable Poston

Nelsonville Post Plans 40‑Piece American Legion Band

Glenford Dugan Post leader outlines plans at Tuesday meeting for a 40 member band of the Nelsonville American Legion. The organization of the musical unit was discussed and details are pending.

Glenford Dugan American Legion Nelsonville

Legion to Back Miner Band Concerts in Nelsonville Event

Band concerts may occur on Saturday nights for the remainder of the Miner with the American Legion backing efforts. Fifty dollars was approved as the past year's share of the fireworks cost for July 4th. The Legion works with the Elks and the Grotto. Legion baseball team sports new uniforms and will play at Logan on July 4.

Miner Nelsonville American Legion Legion The Elks the Grotto Our Boys Logan

Meeting for boys camp plans at Y M C A

All boys invited to the July 11 camp should meet at the Y M C A Friday evening at 7 30 to arrange details. It is very important for each boy to attend this meeting and be present.

Nelsonville Board Rehires Supt Ferree and Names Teachers

The Nelsonville city board of education re elected Supt D A Ferree for two years and announced new teaching assignments for the coming year across four schools. Principals include J C Hall East Louise Pearce Central Bessie Deer West with multiple grade level teachers listed. Action on employment was unanimous.

Nelsonville Bertha Howar Jennie Wilson East School Louise Pearce Lillian Young Merle Gilbert Beatrice Barber Georgia Warner Ella Patten Josephine Baugh Lulu Lane Dora Patten Central School Susie Clark Nettie Raden Mary Williams Ruth Powell Ruth Cook Florence Cook Mary Matthewson Mary Dupler Elizabeth Linton Ruth Wolf Redempa Lines Frances Scott WEST Bessie Deer Doris Raden Inez Backus Lena Bowers Estelle Reynolds Beatrice Cook

Ball game at Jobs postponed as home team fails to appear

A scheduled ball game at Jobs Monday afternoon did not occur because the home team did not show up while the visiting delegation arrived. No players took the field and the event was canceled.

Pure Oil drills first well on Eugene Cable farm near Nelsonville

The Pure Oil Co. struck its No 1 well on the Eugene Cable farm just above Nelsonville Tuesday morning. The new well is estimated to produce about ten barrels per day. Two other wells in the same area are pumping at roughly the same rate.

The Pure Oil Co Eugene Nelsonville Sane

Birthday Party for Ruth Marie Spencer

Mrs Thomas Spencer hosted a pink and white tenth birthday party for her daughter Ruth Marie with games music and refreshments. Attendees included many children and relatives from Chauncey Pom eroy Holton Logan and nearby areas with Edna Spencer visiting Pom eroy and Mrs Birdie Pratt plus Margaret Gail in tow. The note ends with a statistic: fifty thousand tons of soap are used yearly by U S power laundries.

Thomas Spencer Ruth Marie Marie Eloise Closter Maxine Hall Grace Story Lillian Moore Gladys Jones Marcella Henry Marie Pospicheal Leola McMorrow Mabel Newton Anita Hall Gertrude Wend Mercedes Keeton Mary Bennett Phylis Wend Marjorie Bennett Helen McKibben Helen Ogg Marie Spencer Tom Henry Robert Huenfield James Smith Fred Closter Ray Sayre Howard Miller Bernard Hawk Rowena Shaffer Clifford Shaffer Chauncey Edna Spencer Pomeroy Birdie Pratt Litttle Margaret Gail Hattie Lyons Holton Kansas Almeda Shaw Logan Ohio Mrs. Lyons United States

Appointment of Fiera Boring as Executor in Athens County

Notice announces the appointment and qualification of Fiera Boring as executor of the estate of George Boring, deceased, located in Athens County Ohio. Dated June 12, 1922, by Probate Judge 8. M. Johnson.

Fiera Boring George Boring Athens County Ohio M. Johnson Said County

Severe storm causes massive property damage in Ohio region

A cyclone like storm lashed Lima and surrounding counties causing over half a million dollars in property losses. Farm buildings were razed and crops destroyed by hail and wind. Several factories and churches sustained damage, with telecommunication lines disrupted. No fatalities reported. In Cedar Point, Ohio, political tensions within the state teachers association emerged as progressives routed conservatives.

Lima Ohio Auglaize Mercer Detsel Weimer St. Mary's St. Mary Clynnwood Waponteka St. Mary's Farm Jacob Bigier Cedar Point Ohio State Teachers Association

Senate panel approves bill to curb US naval buildup

A Senate sub-committee approved a bill authorizing President Harding to abandon naval construction and scrap ships. The measure, linked to the Washington naval disarmament treaty, aims to show US commitment while Britain France Italy and Japan delay cuts. The proposal advances to the full committee and then the Senate floor before a White House signature.

William K. Hutchinson Washington America Senate Harding British Empire France Italy Japan United States Senate Committee House

Plan for Auxiliary Formed by K T Crossen Post

The K T Crossen Post No 21 American Legion plans to discuss forming a women s auxiliary at a meeting in the Athens Chamber of Commerce rooms Friday at 730 PM. Officers aim to build friendships among wives and mothers and host gatherings with the men. A membership drive is outlined with two teams to recruit from 118 current members and 400 eligible, and details will be announced. The Legion will not participate in the Fourth of July events in Athens, though the band will play for the Elks.

K. T. Crossen American Legion Athens Legion the Elks

Elks Funfest Cancel Fourth Observance Plan

Representatives from the Elks women’s groups and the American Legion decided not to stage a formal Fourth of July observance due to late speaker availability. The American Legion band will perform 9:20 to 9:30 AM at the Athens state hospital and accompany the Elks later in the day. The Athens business district will be flagged with patriotic decorations all week.

Elks The American Legion Fair Grounds Athens State Hospital the Elks Athens

Holiday Spirit Lifts Even Without Parade

Readable fragment notes homes and ships to fly flags and fluently sustain holiday spirit. The text hints at a parade being absent yet a festive mood remains across towns and communities.

Deaths and Funeral in New Marshfield

Mrs. R. Hysell died after a two year illness at age 63 in New Marshfield. Funeral services will be Friday at 1 6 o clock in the M E church conducted by Rev. Leslie Dabritz with burial at New Marshfield cemetery. She is survived by her husband, one son Thomas Hamilton of Chauncey, three brothers John Hamilton of Charleston W Val Hamilton of Middleport Frank Hamilton of Athens, and one sister Mrs Henry Toddef near Haydenville.

New Marshfield R. Hysell M. FE Leslie Dabritz Thomas Hamilton Chauncey John Hamilton Charleston W. Val Garrison Hamilton Middleport Frank Hamilton Athens Henry Toddef Haydenville

Lenglen Dominates British Championship Debut in 6 0 6 0 Win

Mile. Lenglen, French tennis champion, made her first British championship appearance today and defeated Mrs. Bilis without allowing a point, 6 0 6 0. The French star showed her famed dash and quelled rumors she might skip the tournament.

Mile. Lenglen France Bilis

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Nelsonville News Chautauqua Packard American Legion Memorial Fund Lena Leedom N. Hill Edward Sharp C. C. Sharp William Rebecca Buckeye Lake Harley-Davidson A. D. Farrow Nelsonville, Ohio Missionary Society Golden Sun Des Moines Des Moines Street Railway Hocking-Sunday Creek Traction Company Presbyterian Church Leon Arpee Www Re Hudson E.R. Keleh J. H. Saltz BE. Weltzheimer Legion TO Have Band C. L. King Company Lancaster Nelson Ville J.C. Hall Verna K. Lane Catharine Spencer Vernon Shelhamer Edith Evans L. T. Giebel Elizabeth Detber Immisalsn Panraeseiyis Pershit Control Athens Legion Post Wimbledon Eng J. E. Zeller Hivde Winchester Tools Cable Hardware CO Winchester Harris BON Ton the Peoples Store Glouster, Ohio Ana Iit Nelsonville Dry Goods Company
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