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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1924

Page

3

Nelsonville Ladies Aid elect officers for year

At the regular Ladies Aid Society meeting of the Presbyterian church the officers for the coming year were elected: President Elizabeth Cody, Vice President C C Sharp, Secretary L R Kelch, Treasurer Hiler Steenrod, Chairman Executive Board Charles Myers, Assistant Chairman Maria Creighton. Also noted are visits from families including A T Evans Orbiston and guests E Q Hughes Wellston, Hattie Anderson, Nellie Cooley Logan, and others from nearby towns.

Ladies Aid Ladies’ Aid Society the Presbyterian Church Elizabeth Cody C. C. Sharp L. R. Kelch Hiler Steenrod Charles Myers Maria Creighton

Miss Eulalia Wagner and Guests Visit Zanesville Couple

Miss Eulalia Wagner Carl Leiff ner and James Barrows from Zanesville were recent guests of Mr and Mrs Chris Wagner at their home in Buchtel.

Eulalia Wagner Carl Leiffner James Barrows Zanesville Chris Wagner Buchtel

Sewing Club gathering hosted by Miss Phyliss Robson

Miss Phyliss Robson and sister Erno hosted a sewing club at 217 North Harper Street. Guests Willem Emish Opal Evans Esther Powell Doris Wallace Harriett Whitmore Ceris McManaway Naomia Lenon Helen Call Jamnita Lines Lucile Sheppard Josephine Eniish enjoyed a pleasant evening with refreshments late in the event.

Phyliss Robson Erno North Harper Street Willem Emish Opal Evans Esther Powell Doris Wallace Harriett Whitmore Ceris McManaway Naomia Lenon Helen Call Jamnita Lines Lucile Sheppard Josephine Eniish

Banquet Honors Local High School Basketball Team

Stanley Dew of the Dew Hotel hosted a banquet for the high school basketball team in the hotel restaurant on Tuesday evening. The event featured decorated tables in school colors, a six o’clock dinner, and speeches by Mr. Moore and Mr. Dew praising the host and promising an annual affair.

Stanley Dew Dew Hotel Dew Moore Mr. Dew

Eagles Initiate New Members at Eries Home

A new member initiation and banquet will be held at the Eries home on Saturday March 7 at 7 oclock. All members are urged to attend.

Eagles baen@quet Earies

Pythian Sisters Honored by Mrs Crawford at Home

Mrs D D Crawford hosted past chiefs of the Pythian Sisters with a two course luncheon after a business session. Austin Ball of Northern University Ada has been visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Harry Ball. The West End Parent-Teacher group meets Friday afternoon with a primary program and the high school orchestra.

D. D. Crawford Pythian Sisters Austin Ball Northern University Ada Harry Ball West End

Reverend Pur­nell to Fill Pulpit at Canton Church

Next Sunday Rev Walter B Pur­nell of Canton will preach at the Presbyterian church. He is highly recommended as a hustler and an all around good man and has served Canton for four years. The congregation should hear him with a view to extending a call if desired.

Walter B. Purnell Canton Presbyterian Church Purnell

Attendance At Maria C Sheppard Funeral

Out of town attendees listed at the funeral of Mrs. Maria C Sheppard include Orrin Thacker and his son Orrin Thacker Jr. Loyd E Morris and wife. James Sheppard and wife. Eugenia Sheppard. Leighton Aummiller and Gay Aumiller. Sam Hanley and son John Hanley of Columbus. Fred Preston. Harry Bartlett. Frank Rauch. Edward Schloss. Sarah Postm. Lulu Poston. George Easton. Mrs Bennett of Athens.

Sheppard Maria C. Sheppard Orrin Thacker Orrin Thacker Jr Loyd E. Morris Jas.’. Sheppard Eugenia Sheppard Leighton Aumiller Gay Aumiller Sam Hanley John Hanley Columbus Fred Preston Harry Bartlett Frank Rauch Edward Schloss Sarah Postm Lulu Poston George Aestone Bennett Athens

Two Children Narrowly Escape Drowning at Hocking

In Hocking on March 6 two young children of Mr and Mrs John Vala nearly drowned. They were rescued with minor injuries and are reported in good condition. Police investigated but provided no further details.

Hocking Mar John Vala

Man Rescues Drowning Persons From Reservoir

While driving by with a coal load, Harry Porter heard cries for help at the reservoir and rushed to rescue the individuals. He acted quickly to pull them to safety.

Hocking Harry Porter

Spanish cruiser Catalone arrives after shelling incident

The Spanish cruiser Catalone reached Ceuta with three dead and ten wounded after being struck by Moorish artillery.

Ceuta Morocco Catalone

Welfare Conference Opens in Columbus Focus on Dependent Children

The mid winter session of the Ohio welfare conference children's division begins in Columbus with discussions on the development of dependent children and related welfare measures.

Columbus Ohio Welfare Conference

Nelsonville considers forming Kiwanis club

A 25 member committee gathered at the Y M C A in Nelsonville to discuss starting a Kiwanis club. Harold P. Denton spoke on Kiwanis history and methods while Athens affiliates shared experiences. Eighteen membership applications were received as the proposal moves forward.

Nelsonville Ruth Presbyterian Church Harold P. Denton Kiwanis Prof. Hoover B. M. Covert C.F. Miller Mr. Hughes Athens

Labor expert to speak here at Ew ing hall Athens

Dr. John A. Ryan of the University of Washington will speak Friday afternoon March 7 at 3 oclock in Ew ing hall Athens under the auspices of the Ohio University Social Science club. He travels from Louisville and has spoken in St. Louis Chattanooga Memphis and Louisville on this trip. He will discuss Industrial Relations and Their Bearing on Welfare.

John A. Ryan University of Washington Athens Ewing Hall Ohio University Social Science Club Ryan Louisville St. Louis Chattanooga Memphis Heyl America Dry Ryan National Catholic Welfare Council National Catholic University Washington DD. C West

Stolen Auto Returned to Lancaster Owner

Nelsonville Ohio March 6 Chief Pearson recovered a Ford coupe stolen from Lancaster and abandoned here. He found the car while arresting two occupants who fled, leaving the vehicle on the street.

Nelsonville Pearson BE. T. Keister Lancaster

Five-member committee to organize international drug conference

A five member committee met in Geneva to arrange the international drug conference opening November 17 under the league of nations auspices. Edwin Neville will represent the United States.

Geneva Mar League of National Edwin Neville United States

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Nelsonville News A. T. Evans Orbiston Hattie Anderson E. Q. Hughes Wellston L. D. Johnson Nellie Cooley Logan Charles A Smith Chillicothe Charlies Cox Jacksonville N. Tt Bllingteon Murrayty Willard Webb Toledo Cline Maple Hill Lydia E. Pinkham Glasgow Kentucky Mia Maggie Glasgow Carload Florida Mee Freicht Lattsburo, N.Y Wviajestic Strongheart Lillian Rich Canadian Wilds Laurence Trimble Jane Murfin Also Pete Morrison In Moline Universal Moline Coulter Fordson Tractor the Farmers Supply Co Dington The Nelsonville Home & Savings Association Owen Minerva C.L. King
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