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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1928

Page

3

Athens High Band Delights McArthur Audience

The Athens high school band under conductor G. E. B. Bus Stephen performed a varied program of waltzes marches classical and popular numbers at the McArthur opera house last night. Fifty two boys accompanied by principal F. E. Harshman and the director toured Athens and other parts of the state this year.

Athens High School McArthur Opera House F. E. Harshman G. E B. “Bus” Stephenson Athens

Dean Voigt To Speak At A. A. U. W. Meet

Ohio University academic Dean Irma Voigt will speak at the Northeast division convention of the A A U W in Chicago March 16 and 17. Other speakers include Walter Dill Scott president Northwestern University and David Kinley president Illinois with Max Mason and Mary Woolley among the program.

Irma Voigt Ohio University Chicago Walter Dill Scott Northwestern University David Kinley University of Illinois Max Mason University of Chicago Mary

Radio operator at sea sees his Francee on land

London dispatch reports the Baird Television Company staged a two hour demonstration aboard the liner Berengaria en route to England. Captain O. G. Hutchingon supervised the event with Stanley Brown, chief radio operator, viewing his wife Miss Dora Seely in London.

London Baird Television Baird O. G. Hutchingon England Stanley Brown Dora Seely

Coal production figures from Mines Bureau show historic 1927 output

The United States Bureau of Mines reports Ohio produced 14,668,000 net tons of coal in 1927, West Virginia 151,680,000 tons the same year, and U S bituminous output at 619,804,000 tons for 1927. Weekly run rate near 10.6 million tons. week to Feb 26 reached 10,181,000 tons.

Nelsonville United States Bureau of Mines Ohio West Virginia Mountain State United States

Esther class hosts St Patrick themed dinner at church

Mrs Hazel Patton and eight others hosted the Esther class of the Christian church Monday evening in the church social rooms. A green and white color scheme noted St Patrick's day. Fifty guests were seated, followed by a two course chicken dinner and the monthly business meeting led by president Mrs Betts. Mrs Brown led a devotional. Choruses were practiced for the March 19 public play.

Hazel Patton Amy Howe Mable Johnson Agnes Cox Goldie Wickham Ora Barrows Gertie Long Grace Owens Eva Gilham Esther ¢Class The Christian Church Betts Brown Esther

Loyal Woman's class meets with devotion and lunch

Mrs Blanche Juniper hosted the Loyal Woman's class meeting on West Washington Street led by Hyla Herrold. Mrs Sam Starkey presided. program led by Mrs John Barrows. a silver offering was taken. Hostesses served lunch to 35 members and guests. next meeting set for April 8 as a dollar social.

Blanche Juniper West Washington Street Hyla Herrold Sam Starkey John Barrows Juniper B. L. Lamborn Marion Coakley Myra Andrews Lydia Johnson A. Mechem Mary Ray Mary Coepe Ge. W. Lax

Quilting party and Pocahontas meeting held at local homes

Mrs. Pearl Evans hosted a quilting party on Elizabeth street with a noon dinner for fellow hospitals members. The Past Chiefs association Degree of Pocahontas met at Mrs. Mattie Weekley's home, followed by games and a two course luncheon for many members and guests. April meeting planned at Margaret Clark’s home with listed hostesses.

Pearl Evans Elizabeth Street Evans Clarats Minnie Shaner Virgie Hickman Lizzie Parry Ethel Sennett Lizzie Hallett Chiefs’ Association Degree of Pocahontas Mattie Weekley Elizabeth Pidcock Ruth Smith Hazel Wallace Lily Wallace Clara Wallace Gertie Dalton Mable Dalton Reta Bagley Maggie Bagley Ida Green Elizabeth Scott Sadie Linton Margaret Clark Mary Brown Ella Patton

Elks Lodge Elects Officers in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville at the B P O Elks lodge meeting Helen Jackson heads the Elizabeth Evans Circle as president with Louise Rice as vice president and Betty Wolfe as secretary Adda Frances Butt as treasurer. Mayor L J Eberle named exalted ruler with Edward Healy Charles Levering J L Wilson and others elected to key posts for the ensuing year.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Evans Presbyterian Church Helen Jackson Louise Rice Betty Wolfe Adda Frances Butt Lloyd Evans E. B. Acomb Mable Hafner L. J. Eberle Nelsonville Lodge B. P. O. Ellis Edward Healy Charles Levering J. L. Wilson Co. A. Shockley James Sharp Tyler

Lenten Sermon at St Andrew's by Rev Father Owens

The Lenten sermon at St Andrew's church will be given by Rev Father Owens on the Existence of God. The discourse will explore the meaning of God universality of belief and proofs of existence. Friday evening there will be Way of the Cross at 7 o'clock.

Father Owens God Nelsonville Mars St. Andrew's Church

Haydenville Birthday Party for Mrs Marie Moore

A birthday gathering was held in Haydenville in honor of Mrs Marie Moore. Lunch was served late with 32 guests including Mr and Mrs Fred Waugh and three children Charles, Mr and Mrs Clifford McQuaid, Mr and Mrs Earl Mann and their children, Mr and Mrs William Woolett and children, Mr and Mrs Earl Stutts and two daughters, Mr and Mrs Philip Moore and their children all of Haydenville.

Haydenville Marie Moore Fred Waugh Charles Clifford McQuaid Earl Mann William Woolett Earl Stutts Philip Moore

Local Social News From Madison and Nearby Towns

Mr and Mrs P B Verity visit Madison hosts in West Virginia. Miss Mayme Keplar spent the weekend in Columbus. Mrs Joshua Spencer returns home after a Kingwood visit with her son Clifton and family. Mr and Mrs Frank Linton and son Carlos and Miss Mary Linton dine in Huntington. Esther class to hold weekly church dinner Thursday.

P. B. Verity Fred Edington Frank Freer Madison W. Va Mayme Keplar Columbus Joshua Spencer Clifton Kingwood Frank Linton Carlos Mary Linton Huntington

Will Service Held Thursday at Local Christian Church

A class will be held Thursday at noon in the Christian church. Attendees are told to arrive early for seating and quiet preparation.

Esther The Christian Church

Parks couple heads to Mayo Clinic for Mr Parks treatment

Mr and Mrs W H Parks left Nelsonville today for Rochester Minnesota where Mr Parks will enter the Mayo clinic for examination and treatment as announced by local sources.

Nelsonville W. H. Parks Rochester

Haybron Council Meeting Set At Masonic Temple

Nelsonville notices a regular meeting of Haybron council R and M to be held tonight at 7 at the Masonic temple.

Nelsonville Haybron Council Masonic Temple

Carter Album Welcomes Nelsonville Daughter

Mr and Mrs Ed Carter announce the birth of a daughter at their Nelsonville home on Sunday.

Nelsonville Ed Carter

Rotary Club Nelsonville March Meeting Highlights

Rotary Club Nelsonville reviewed attendance and membership. Clarence Matheny led the program. On March 20, the club hosts the high school basketball team and the annual ladies night is set for April 17. A Knights of Pythias dance was postponed to March 20 due to the Athens Nelsonville basketball tournament. Chamber of Commerce meeting was postponed with new date to be announced. Funeral services for Mrs Martha Green are planned Thursday at 1 pm at Carbon Hill Christian Church with burial in Logan.

Nelsonville Rotary Club Clarence Matheny Knights of Pythias Athens Chamber of Commerce Martha Green Carbon Hill Christian Church Ik. H. McCorkle Logan

Local Grange to Debate Canaanville in Coming Meeting

The Athens Grange will challenge the Canaanville Grange to a debate to be held soon. The decision was announced at the regular meeting in the Jackville schoolhouse last Thursday night after member talks on Grange activities. Speakers included Margaret Walburn on What A Perfect Husband Should Be and Clarence Shaw on What a Perfect Wife Should Be.

Athens Canaanville Grange Jackville Margaret Walburn

Ohio university English club meeting at Dean Chubb’s home

An original sketch by Robert Estrich and pieces read by Mrs. A L Hughes and Professor Raymer Meduiston comprised the program of the Ohio university English club’s last night gathering at Dean Edwin W Chubb’s home. Lancaster mourns long time mayor and justice of the peace Charles W Parido who died at 88 today.

Robert Estrich A. L. Hughes Raymer Meduiston Ohio University Edwin W. Chubb Lancaster Charles W. Parido

Fire at Ottawa Hills Riding Club Kills Horses and Hounds

A blaze at the Ottawa Hills Riding Club in Toledo injures two people and burns seven horses plus 20 imported fox hounds. Hound master William Cowell and fireman Louis Steffen suffer injuries as patrons attempt to save animals. Damage estimated at $20,000 with only one dog saved.

Toledo U.P Ottawa Hills Riding Club William Cowell Louis Steffen

Gamertsfelder to Address Presbyterian Brotherhood

Prof W S Gamertsfelder will give a talk titled Religion Yesterday Today and Tomorrow at the Presbyterian Brotherhood meeting Thursday at 6 PM The Olson class will perform an athletic exhibition in the church gym at 5 30 PM tomorrow for entertainment of the sponsoring brotherhood.

W. 8S. Gamertsfelder Presbyterian Brotherhood

Digestive Aid Promises Quick Relief for Stomach Trouble

Dr Jacksons gestive and Liver Powder offers quick relief for stomach trouble by aiding digestion and preventing gas. The home remedy claims to restore deranged organs to health, improve complexion by stopping uric acid formation, and is sold in drug stores with free samples available from The Jackson Medicine Co. Dept. 6 Zanesville Ohio.

Jackson Jackson Medicine Co Zanesville

Police Throughout Ohio Seek Bandits

Police across Ohio hunted four bandits who robbed the Columbus Savings Bank of 37379 dollars shortly after opening yesterday. Early estimates ranged around 30000 with a later check showing more than 37000. A revolver and ammunition were found in two packages dropped from a bandit car by two boys nearby.

Columbus Columbus Savings Bank

Democratic candidates Bloom and Davey to speak at Coshocton dinner

Lieut. Governor Bart D Bloom and Congressmen Martin L Davey seen as Democratic candidates for governor will address a Coshocton dinner tomorrow night. The event signals strong party activity in Ohio politics during the campaign season.

Coshocton Bart D. Bloom Martin L Davey

Baalmann's Gas Tablets Promote Comfort in Stomach and Nerves

The ad promises relief from gas and stomach pressure with Baalmann's Gas Tablets. It claims disappearance of nervous palpitations and drowsiness after meals, restored breathing ease, and warmth in extremities. Genuine tablets sold in yellow packs at Clines Pharmacy.

Baughman Woman Dies After Slipping on Icy Columbus Pavement

Carrie Jane Baughman 64 wife of Harlan D. Baughman interior orator died in Columbus after slipping on icy pavement outside her home. Authorities labeled it accidental fall.

Columbus Carrie Jane Baughman Harlan D. Baughman

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