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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1927

Page

14

Community banquet spurs Nelsonville Chamber event

Ed R. Kelsey urged citizens to join and help fix the Chamber of Commerce as 150 local business leaders and an equal number of guests packed the Nelsonville Methodist church. The speaker praised civic service over wealth, calling for generous Chamber support to boost the valley. Local musicians and a visiting Athens orchestra complemented the program, with plans for a similar gathering next fall.

Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce Ed R. Kelsey Toledo Kelsey Pacific

Fred W. Thacker Dies in Albuquerque New Mexico

Nelsonville residents learn of Fred W. Thacker death in Albuquerque New Mexico last night at age 596 Columbus native and former Thacker Dry Goods owner lived in Nelsonville a decade worked at Robbins store later moved back to Columbus He leaves widow three children father Orrin Thacker Sr brother Orren Thacker Jr and sister Alice Thacker Morris all in Columbus Funeral services planned upon arrival of the body from the West.

Nelsonville Albuquerque New Mexico Fred W. Thacker Columbus Alberquerque Thacker Robbins Thacker Dry Goods Company Orrin Thacker, Sr Orren Thacker Jr Alice Thacker Morris

Marietta Council Annual Reunion Attended by Local Men

In Nelsonville on March 4, Harry Jackson, Eugene Hohenadel, Homer Harding, R. C. Cook, and Donald Lowden traveled to Marietta to attend the annual reunion of Marietta Council, R. and S M, at the Masonic temple. The event continued into the evening with activities and socializing.

Marietta Council Nelsonville Harry Jackson Eugene Hohenadel Homer Harding R. C. Cook Donald Lowden Marietta Masonic Temple

Oak Grove pupils earn perfect February attendance

In Nelsonville on March 4, the Oak Grove primary class reports 100 percent attendance for February. Students achieving this include Violet Hartman Edward Cagg Donald Wachenschwanz Ruth Hartman Irma Cagg Otis Stover Karl Wachenschwanz Wilbert Hartman Jessie Parsons Nellie Stover Helen Traugh Edna Mae Wolfe Paul Wachenschwanz Harold Hartman.

Nelsonville Oak Grove School Violet Hartman Edward Cagg Donald Wachenschwanz Ruth Hartman Irma Cagg Otis Stover Karl Wachenschwanz Wilbert Hartman Jessie Parsons Nellie Stover Helen Traugh Edna Mae Wolfe Paul Wachenschwanz Harold Hartman

Funeral for Jarvis Bobo in Nelsonville Saturday

Funeral services for Jarvis Bobo will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Pilgrim Holiness Church in Nelsonville. The Rev N O Stucky will conduct the services with burial at Greenlawn Cemetery.

Bobo Nelsonville Jarvis Bobo Pilgrim Holiness Church N. O. Stucky Greenlawn

Nelsonville social notes hostess hosts lunch

Mrs. Arthur Hicks entertained Thursday at a 12 o'clock dinner at her home. Covers were laid for Mrs. James Bland, Mrs. Berry Hickman, Mrs. Hollis Shaner, and the hostess.

Arthur Hicks James Bland Berry Hickman Hollis Shaner

Mrs Julius Fischer Hosts Hyperion Club Tea

Mrs Julius Fischer will entertain members of the Hyperion club Saturday afternoon at her home 8 KE Franklin street at 2 o'clock.

Julius Fischer Hyperion Club Franklin Street

Bake Sale by Sunday School at Maple Hill Store

Class No 7 of the Methods will hold a bake sale Saturday afternoon at the Maple Hill store. The sale will open at 1 o clock.

Maple Hill

Social visits highlight Ohio weekend schedule

Cr L Horton spends the weekend at his Somer field home in Ohio. Mr and Mrs C A Shockley enjoy a few days in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Ed Dean and Mrs KE Cable visit Columbus as guests of Dr and Mrs W S Jones. Mrs G I Putnam of Athens stays with her sister Mrs J M Hyde over the weekend.

Cr. L. Horton Somerfield Ohio C. A. Shockley Columbus Ed Dean KE. J. Cable W. S. Jones G. I. Putnam Athens J. M. ‘Hyde

Street Plans To Be Considered In Glouster

Glouster March 4 Indications are a busy city council session tonight. Engineer Dust will submit estimates on streets in the proposed summer street improvement plan. Railroad officials, absent last meeting over the crossing near the city light plant, are expected to attend to discuss abandoning the crossing. No opposition reportedly to closing the crossing if an alternate route is provided nearby.

Glouster

Well Shot on Thomas Lots in Glouster

Glouster March 4. The Well drilled in Lt the Glouster Oil and Gas Company on the Charles Thomas lots was shot Thursday afternoon and promises to be a ten barrel producer. This well was drilled to the Berea sand. This makes the third well drilled by the local company.

Glouster Glouster Oil and Gas Company Charles Thomas Lots Berea Oth

Two Wells Again Produce Oil on Allen Headley Lands

Two wells on the Allen and Headley lands near the Thomas property have been pumped and now yield about thirteen barrels per day. The field, active about 35 years ago, was abandoned due to low oil prices and pumping costs, but current prices restore profitability and provide income for the local company.

Allen and Headley Thomas

Glouster PTA Donates 200 for Library Fund

The Glouster Parent Teacher association gives 200 to the Glouster schools to support a library. The funds are for the stated purpose and the Rothwell club will contribute substantial additional assistance.

Glouster Glouster Parent Teacher Association Rothwell Club

Local Schools Near Glouster High Grade Status

Progress and Kiwanis clubs spearhead book donations to the Glouster High School area. Multiple individual gifts bolster a developing library, promising high standing for the school as a first rate institution in the community.

Progressive Study Club Kiwanis Club Glouster Kich School

Open Meeting at Magic City Lodge in Glouster

Preparations are complete for a large open meeting of Magic City lodge I O O F tonight. The event, open to the public, promises a fine program with addresses and several musical numbers.

Glouster Magic City Lodge

Sixteen Mines Active in Chauncey Area This Week

Chauncey reports sixteen mines working today with an average of sixteen mines active this week. Operated today are Home Coal company, L D Poston mine, White Ash and Jewett on Bailey Run. Millfield mines No 119 and No 6 Poston Consolidated are idle, as are Chauncey Mine No 25 and Sugar Creek No 210. The Plains was initiated. Mrs Graves long served as first Excellent Chief of the Pythian Sisters at Chauncey.

Chauncey Home Coal Company L. D. Poston White Ash Jewett Bailey Run Millfield Poston Consolidated Coal Company New York Coal Company Sugar Creek the Plains

Revival sing at First Christian church in Chauncey

The Rev. Roberts and Rev. Vian performed four solo numbers with Mrs. Vera Kinney on piano. Roberts spoke on A Non Conversion last night and will discuss A Modern Case of Conversion tonight. Vian will sing tonight with his own piano accordion accompaniment. A Nelsonville church delegation attends tonight. Sunday program includes Bible school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 45 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 p m led by Homer Vian and a 7 15 p m preaching service.

Chauncey Roberts Vian Vera Kinney Nelsonville Christian Endeavor Homer Vian

Plains Parent-Teacher drive ends with blue victory

In Chauncey on March 4 the blue side wins the Plains membership drive by 48 of 88 total. The victors will be banqueted by the reds, the losing side, Monday night in the high school auditorium.

Chauncey the Plains Blue Side Reds

Millfield church Ladies Aid to meet tonight

At the monthly meeting of the Ladies Aid society of the Millfield Christian church the group will convene at Mrs Herbert Mingus home. Members are asked to bring one dollar and report how earned. A refreshment course follows. Forest Rose Rebekah lodge also holds a regular meeting at 7 PM.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Millfield Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge

Miss Cora Bryan Moves Between Homes After Surgery

Miss Cora Bryan recently underwent goitre surgery at White Cross hospital in Columbus and visited her brother Henry Bryan at Circle Hill. She will later stay with her father Joe Bryan in Chauncey before returning to Columbus.

Cora Bryan Goitre White Cross Hospital Columbus Henry Bryan Circle Hill Joe Bryan Chauncey

Taxes Due March 15 For Athens Taxpayers

M C Grant deputy collector of internal revenue outlines who must file income tax returns by March 15 in Athens. Individuals with 1926 net income of 1500 dollars or more, married persons with 38500 dollars or more, and businesses with gross income of 5000 dollars or more must file. Partnerships and corporations must file regardless of gain or loss. Some state and local salary earners are exempt from tax on that income. Grant will assist taxpayers in room 23, second floor, post office building, Athens today and tomorrow, then to Zanesville next week. The tax rates start 1.5 percent on the first 4000 over exemptions, 3 percent on the next 4000, and 5 percent on the remainder. surtax applies over 16000. Tax payable in full March 15 or in installments starting by that date.

Internal Revenue M. C. Grant Athens Athens State Hospital Ohio University Grant Zanesville Post Office

Dinner honors guests from Leetonia Columbus Barberton

Mrs Mabel Smathers entertained at a Wednesday dinner honoring guests Mr and Mrs William Petre and son of Leetonia Ohio Mrs Raymond Smith of Columbus and Mrs Howard Maxon and son Lallane of Barberton.

Mabel Smathers William Petre Junior Leetonia Raymond Smith Columbus Howard Maxon Lallane Barberton

Mrs Blanche Simmons Visits Miss Dorr Then Returns Home

Mrs Blanche Simmons, guest this week at the home of Miss Lucy Dorr near Chauncey, left today for her home in Guthrie Center Iowa, marking the end of her visit.

Blanche Simmons Lucy Dorr Chauncey Guthrie Center Iowa

Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral Promises Cough Relief

Advertisement notes Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral as hospital proven medicine for coughs and colds. Claims rapid relief, penetrates irritated membranes, and delivers healing to the system. Also includes unrelated tax guidance copy about filing returns and penalties.

Ayer e-Ayer

VINCO Herb Tablets Promise Gentle Relief

An old ad touts VINCO herb medicine as a gentle bowel regulator. It claims the formula is printed on each box and guarantees relief with a nightly tablet, promising no sickness and quick return to full day’s work.

Vinco

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Atheny Inziph Parks Jack Bobo James Steard Robert Kinney Fred Johnson John W. Wood Charles Bartels J. H. Inderrieden Johnson Haydenville Murray City Buchtel Carbondale Carbon Hill Mondey Longstreth Orbiston Trimble Floodwood Land Star Township Glouster Council Burlington Ean Te A Orson Hocking Valley Railway W. J. Harahan Well Thomas Lots Glouster P. T. A Rev. Roberts Rev. Vian Nora Graves The Plains Pleasant View Temp! Pythian Sisters of AID Rebekah Lodge Brunswick Panatrope Parker Bros Bank of Athens Mr. Grant P. Hall Nicht James Orchestra
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