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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1925

Page

3

Nelsonville plans to raise salaries to cut expenses

Nelsonville faces tight finances as City Service and Safety Director G D Ridenour outlines steps to balance the budget. The plan includes raises for the night patrolman and potential cuts or raises for the police chief fire chief and service director. The piece also reviews a local operetta and Kiwanis club discussion on clay resources with prospects for further surveying.

Nelsonville G. D. Ridenour Athens Ohio Washington, D. C

Love Pirates of Hawaii charms Nelsonville crowd in debut

In the Nelsonville junior high production at the senior high auditorium, Velma Young and Principal Ralph Orr guided the operetta Love Pirates of Hawaii. The audience applauded repeatedly for melodies and jokes as four leads were praised, with Jack Raybould standing out as the bold pirate chief.

Raybould Charlotte Acker Dorothy Dear Charlotte Pauline Whitlatch Miss Prim Clifford Williams U. S Williams Louise Johnson Helen Jackson Mark Pospichet Betty Wolfe Kidd Morgan C. H. Bartlett Nelsonville Velma Young Ralph Orr Jack Raybould

Love Pirates of Hawaii Final Show At Senior High

The last performance of Love Pirates of Hawaii will be given tonight at the Senior High School auditorium. Reserved seats may be obtained at the door.

Nelsonville pastors meet Monday at 111A.M.

A meeting of the pastors from Nelsonville churches is scheduled for Monday at 111 A.M. in Rev. Lloyd Evans's study. All pastors are urged to attend.

Nelsonville Lloyd’s Evans

YMCA Basketball League Banquet Set For April 3

The YMCA basketball league players plan a banquet at the Y on April 3 with supper served by Y girls at 6 15. Rev Evans will deliver a talk on Sports. A nine pound son was born Wednesday to Mr and Mrs Ed Howard.

Y. M. C. A. Basketball League Rev. Evans Ed Howard

Weekend Guests Visit Pomeroy Household Gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Bert Young and Lawrence Young spent the weekend at Pomeroy as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Young. In Logan, Mrs. William Barthlow and Mrs. Nattie Griener attended a Thursday visit with Mrs. M. T. Brandenburg, and Mrs. Robert Green joined.

Mrs Bert Young Lawrence Young Pomeroy Ray Young William Barthlow Nattie Griener Logan Robert Green M. T. Brandenburg

Hyperion Club Holds Regular Meeting

The regular meeting of the Hyperion club will be held Saturday afternoon with Mrs. John V. Wood at her residence on West Washington Street.

Hyperion Club John V. Wood West Washington Street

Chamber Fails to Act on Public Safety Week Plan

Nelsonville March 6. The chamber of commerce took no action at its monthly meeting Thursday evening on the local observance of Public Safety Week urged by the Athens County Automobile Club.

Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce Athens County

White Ash Mine No 69 to Close for Repairs in Chauncey

White Ash mine No 69 at Bailey Run owned by Nelsonville interests is closed for at least ten days due to generator burnout. Eugene Inboden serves as superintendent. The mine employs about 100 men in Chauncey and nearby.

Chauncey Bailey Run Nelsonville Eugene Inboden

Alice Leffler Celebrates 85th Birthday at Chauncey Home

Mrs. Alice Leffler near Jacksonville marked her eighty fifth birthday with family. Children and grandchildren attended a noon two course dinner and shared in conversations. Gifts included two pot plants and several nice presents. Music featured three vocal solos by Jessie Carter with Edna Carter at the piano.

Chauncey Alice Leffler Jacksonville Charles Leffier Charles Cox

Local Family Welcomes Honor Guest at Gathering

Mrs. Gladys Brown hosts relatives in a family gathering with Mrs. Hazel Souders and her son Earl, Herman Leffler, Frank Leffler, and the honored guest Mrs. Alice Leffler accompanying them for a social visit.

Gladys Brown Hazel Souders Earl Herman Leffler Frank Leffler Alice Leffler

Millfield P T A Plans Evening at Sanders Theatre

The Millfield Parent-Teacher Association will present a unique entertainment program at the Sanders Theatre in Millfield on Monday evening in March. This community event showcases local talent and aims to engage families and supporters of the school.

Chauncey Millfield Parent-Teacher Association Sanders Theatre

Millfield School to Hold Evening Program for Lighting Fund

A program at Millfield School will start at 7 o'clock with a small admission fee. Proceeds will defray the cost of lighting the school building. Patrons of the school and the general public are invited to attend.

Millfield

Chauncey Ladies Aid Quilting Meet at Mrs. Green House

The Las dies' Aid society of Chauncey Methodist Episcopal church held their regular quilting at the home of Mrs. Bessie Green. Attendees included Mrs. George Shafer, Mrs. Robert Hixson, Mrs. James Campbell, Mrs. Edward Lett, Mrs. Lettie Hentz, Mrs. L. D. Shields, Mrs. Mabel Johnson, Mrs. Marinda Joyce, and Mrs. Green.

Chauncey Lasdies’ Aid Society Chauncey Methodist Episcopal Church Bessie Green George Shafer Robert Hixson James Campbell Edward Lett Lettie Hentz L. DD. Shields Mabel Johnson Marinda Joyce Green

Chauncey Residents Visit After Illness Recovery

Miss Audrey Johnson has recovered from a quinsey illness. Mrs Andrew Jackson and daughter Mrs Rar Worden and Elsie, and Miss Rosa Redmond of Chauncey spent Friday at the home of Mrs Ode Jackson near Chauncey. Mrs Elmer Finsterwald, daughter of Mr and Mrs A H Mongland of Chauncey, underwent abdominal surgery for appendicitis two weeks ago at the Sheltering Arms.

Andrew Jackson Rar Worden Elsie Rosa Redmond Chauncey Ode Jackson Elmer Finsterwald A. H. Mongland Sheltering Arms

Thousands Weak After Flu and Grippe Warned

Reports say tens of thousands slowly regain health after influenza and grippe. Cod Liver Oil is praised as a top strength builder, but its tablet form, McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets, is now marketed as a tasteless alternative. Consumers urged to try 60 tablets for 60 cents and seek a refund if unsatisfied.

Canada Peope Cline Pharmacy Co McKee Drug Co McCoy

Athens relatives travel and funeral visit details

Hospital in Athens reports a patient returning home this week. Mr and Mrs William Wells and two children visit relatives in Columbus. Mrs Welle's cousin Mrs Archibald Mason of Charleston W Va stayed with Chauncey hosts the Hopkins family then left for Columbus. James Williamson and party depart Columbus after funeral for Jesse Smith.

Athens William Wells Welle Archibald Mason Charleston W. Va Chauncey J. Hobkins Columbus James Williamson Jesse Smith Columbua

Spider Web Could Span 350 Miles If Straightened

A claim from the period speculates that an ounce of spider’s web, if stretched taut, would cover more than 350 miles, illustrating curiosity about natural scale in old science notes.

Denial of Ku Klux right charter in benevolent group urged

In Kansas City a Circuit Court ruling recommends denying the Ku Klux right to a charter in a benevolent organization. Judge Pence reviews the case after Sebree appointed by the master voices the recommendation. Britain reports about 340 percent of electrified railways in use.

Kansas City Pence Sebree

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