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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1927

Page

3

Nelsonville Elks Elect New Exalted Ruler Tuesday

Nelsonville March 3 C H Martin was chosen exalted ruler at the Nelsonville lodge meeting. Officers for the year include leading knight Thomas Mathewson loyal knight Howard F Healy lecturing knight John L Wilson secretary L R Kelch treasurer G O Rider Tyler M T Brandenburg trustees Vern H Vorkes John Rider and Edward E Rosser were named delegates to the grand lodge session with L I Krieg as alternate.

Nelsonville C. H. Martin Elk’s Nelsonville Lodge Thomas Mathewson Howard IF. Healy John L. Wilson L. R. Kelch QO. A. Rider Tyler M. T. Brandenburg

Hunter in Court in Nelsonville Arraignment

Chad Hunter a rural mail carrier was arraigned before Mayor L J Eberle on statutory charges. The affidavit was signed by Mrs Mary Davis. Hunter pleaded not guilty waived preliminary motion and was held to the grand jury in 2000 dollars bond.

Nelsonville Chad Hunter L. J. Eberle Mary Davis Hunter

State Examiner reviews Nelsonville books for audit

State examiner George B. Rector from Zanesville spent two days in Nelsonville examining the city books of Auditor Sidney Cook. The review precedes the preparation of the annual report to the state auditor.

Nelsonville George B. Rector Zanesville Sidney Cook

Clerk Resigns in Nelsonville After Fourteen Years

Grace Scott, clerk in the water, electric light, and service departments, resigns her position effective immediately. Nona Lane will handle duties temporarily pending a successor appointment.

Nelsonville Grace Scott Nona Lane

Logan man pleads guilty to intoxication in mayor’s court

Clyde Canter of Logan pleaded guilty to intoxication at arraignment in the mayor’s court. He was fined $26 and costs and discharged from study upon payment after Tuesday night arrest by ro lman George Bateman.

Nelsonville Clyde Canter Logan Canter

Presbyterian youth stage The Pill Bottle play in Hebbardsville

Nelsonville reports a good turnout as the Presbyterian church youth perform The Pill Bottle a missionary drama at Hebbardsville last night. The play was well received and drew strong attendance.

Nelsonville The Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville

Marmola Prescription Tablets Promise Fat Loss By Correction

A 19 year old Marmola program claims to reduce excess fat without strict exercise or dieting. The ad touts widespread results with girlish figures and urges readers to buy Marmola for $1 per box, noting a booklet explains the mechanism.

Jarvis Bobo Dies After Long Illness Near Gien Ebon

Jarvis Bobo aged 42 died early today at his home near Gien Ebon after a long illness. He is survived by his widow and one brother. Funeral arrangements have not been made.

Jarvis Bobo Nelsonville Gien Ebon

Local Squares Host Minor Travel and Visits

Mr. and Mrs. 8S. 8. Lane visit Lexington Kentucky guests of Dr. and Mrs. Clyde Vanatta. Henry Courtney spends a few days in Columbus with his sons. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Mechem return from a Columbus visit. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Sanders of Wolfpit Kentucky stay with friends in Nelsonville. D. D. Crawford and others visit Columbus and Nelsonville. Elzie Hellyer of Columbus visits his father I E Hellyer. Mrs. J W Wion travels home with him. Pearl Allman and mother attend the funeral of Mrs. Addie Grant in Berlin.

Lane Lexington Kentucky Clyde Vanatta Henry Courtney Columbus A. G. Mechem W. J. Sanders Wolfpit Nelsonville D. D. Crawford Ray Norman Schott Elzie Hellyer I. E. Hellyer J. W. Wion Pearl Allman Maggie Allman Athens Addie Grant Berlin

Funeral for J. D. Mc Nurlen at 12:30 at sister's home

Funeral services for J. D. Mc Nurlen were held at 12:30 this afternoon at the home of his sister Mrs. Ed Lockard 5 Elmwood Place conducted by Rev. Co M Coulter. Burial followed at Wellston.

J. D. McNurlen Ed Lockard Elmwood Place Co. M. Coulter Wellston

Social Notes Class to Meet for Quilting

The Faithful Workers class of the M. B. Sunday selgul will meet at Mrs. C. G. Krepper home Friday evening. Members will piece a quilt and Mrs. Neikirk will supervise the program.

M. B Selgul C. G. Krepper Neikirk

King's Heralds Gather At Mary Francis Home

The King's Heralds meet Saturday at 2 PM at Mary Francis's home on High Street near East School building. Members are asked to bring pennies for the penny march and invite a new member.

King’s Heralds Mary Francis High Street

Birthday party for Edythe Beagle’s thirteenth year

Miss Edythe Beagle celebrated her thirteenth birthday at home with close friends. Games and music filled the evening, and twenty five guests enjoyed refreshments and many gifts were received.

Edythe Beagle

Junior Home Guards to meet Anna Voigt at West Washington

The Junior Home Guards will meet with Anna Mae Voigt at her home on West Washington street Friday afternoon from 4 to 5 o'clock.

Anna Mae Voigt West Washington Street

Two Social Functions To Meet President and Mrs Bryan

Two social events are listed in Athens inviting attendees to meet the president F. B. Bryan and Mrs Bryan at Ohio University. The notices specify dates and locations for the university reception and a separate function, with invitations extended to faculty and townspeople.

F. B. Bryan Ohio University Athens

Hyde hosts dinner and tea for Athens doctors spouses

Dr and Mrs J McHyde entertained Tuesday dinner for fourteen including medical men and wives from Logan Nelsonville and Athens. Wednesday 5 pm tea featured fifty ladies with Mrs G I Putnam and Mrs Hubert Hyde assisting. Miss Mary G Noss of Ohio University played piano after luncheon.

J. Mc Hyde Logan Nelsonville Athens Hyde G. I. Putnam Hubert Hyde John Wood Harry Edington Mary G. Noss Ohio University

Women’s Community Club Hosts Spring Plans Meeting

Mrs. M. P. Ohlinger Mrs. P. C. Morris and Mrs. Stanley Dew welcomed members at the Ohlinger home Chestnut street Tuesday for a Wo man’s Community club gathering. Plans for spring activities were finalized and music by Marian Morris and Elizabeth Kessinger highlighted the program with refreshments served after.

Women’s Community Club M. P. Ohlinger P. C. Morris Stanley Dew Woman's Community Club Ohlinger Chestnut Street Marian Morris Elizabeth Kessinger

Pythian Sisters Hold Evening At Mrs Lancaster Home

Mrs Hubert Lancaster hosted past chiefs of the Pythian Sisters on West Washington Street. A playlette entertained guests while Mr W W Gibson won first prize in the contest and Mrs Robert Eddy received the booby prize. A three course luncheon followed for members including Myctle Eddy Florence Coakley Sadie Linton and Emma Gib.

Hubert Lancaster Pythian Sisters West Washington Street W. W. Gibson Robert Eddy Myctle Eddy Florence Coakley Sadie Linton Emma Gib

Unsightly Skin Eruptions Gone In Three Days

Advert reads a 35 cent Peterson's Ointment to rapidly heal red lumpy skin eruptions. It promises quick social confidence return in a few days and urges purchase for dramatic results.

Peterson

O W Dean’s Free Guide Promises Asthma Cure Aid

Six years ago O W Dean a Benton Harbor Michigan businessman found a new treatment that reportedly stopped his asthma attacks and many friends spread the word. He offers his free plan by mail to anyone who sends name and address and claims it helps hay fever bronchitis and other mucous membrane conditions without narcotics. Dean invites readers to use a coupon and mail details to 1121 Dean Bldg Benton Harbor.

O. W. Dean Benton Harbor Mich Dean Biig O.W. Deep Dean Brig

Local social guests include Bateman and Fleck families

Mrs. Clara Bateman Mrs. Bess Fleck Mrs. Ida Green and Mrs. Stella Davis with Misses Bertha Howard and Louise Pearce hosted at a gathering. Alice Green and Logan were listed as guests.

Clara Bateman Bess Fleck Ida Green Stella Davis Bertha Howard Louise Pearce Alice Green Logan

West P. T. A. To Meet Program Includes Playlette

The West Parent-Teacher Association holds its regular meeting at the West building Friday afternoon at 8. The program opens with a round table discussion and features a playlette presented by Betty Howe and Anna Mae Voigt.

West P. T. A West Parent-Teacher Association West Building Betty Howe Anna Mae Voigt

Charleston Fatal Paris Dancer Dies After Hour of Charleston

Mile. Jeanette Relvier dies in Paris after dancing the Charleston for an hour. Reports say the incident occurred during a dance event and prompted a fatal collapse. Medical officials note the cause as complications arising from prolonged vigorous dancing.

Paris Jeanette Relvier

Mother's Friend Promises Comfort for Expectant Mothers

An advertisement extols Mother's Friend as a safe external remedy for expectant mothers. It claims oils and ingredients soften skin and ease discomfort, with testimonials from Mrs. Ben Abraham of Princeton Illinois. The ad urges use during pregnancy and childbirth and directs readers to Bradfield Regulator Co. for more information.

Ben Abraham Princeton Ill Bradfield Regulator Co Dept Atlanta

Director to Present Chorus at Glouster Kiwanis Meeting

Glouster March 3 The chorus drill for the Kiwanis club musical revue will be led by a director who plans to attend the Kiwanis meeting at the Church of Christ tonight. Some cast members will be chosen and committees briefed on their show duties.

The Daughters of America Glouster

District School of Blueberry Corner Play Tonight

GLOUSTER March 8 The Book and Motor class of the Church of Christ will present a program for Christian workers Friday evening A play titled The District School of Blueberry Corner will be performed followed by refreshments served by the class.

Glouster Church of Christ Christian Workers Blueberry Corner

Friendship Circle Meeting Postponed

GLOUSTER March 4 The Friendship Circle meeting scheduled for Friday evening has been postponed. The new date will be announced later.

Glouster Friendship Circle

Glouster Elementary Shows 24 Percent On-Time in February

In February 24 percent of Glouster's elementary pupils were neither absent nor tardy, per Miss Connor the principal. The report begins with Central Building figures.

Glouster, Mar Glouster Connor

Phillips Milk of Magnesia for Indigestion Relief

An ad touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a preferred remedy for sour and gassy stomachs offering instant relief. It claims superior acid neutralizing power, gentler waste expulsion, and better taste than soda with 25 and 50 cent bottle options.

Magnesia

Marcellite Rebekah Lodge Cancels Degree Work

Illness of the candidate forces the lodge at Glouster to cancel degree work at the Marcellite Rebekah meeting on Saturday night and replace it with practice.

Glouster Mar Marcellite Rebekah Lodge

Hatfield Moves Grocery Into New Lamborn Building

F I Hatfield rents the corner business room in the Lamborn building at High and Front Streets and plans to move his grocery and meat market from the Dulaney building to the new location when renovations finish around mid month.

Glouster Mar F. I. Hatfield Lamborn High and Front Streets Dulaney

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