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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1926

Page

3

Power Problems Explained To Nelsonville Rotary Club

Jack Bobo of The Southern Ohio Electric company discussed power distribution at the Nelsonville Rotary Club meeting. He used charts to explain lines and local distribution while noting a new, efficient globe type. Attendees included visiting Rotarians from Canton and Athens clubs and guests from Brazil Indiana.

Nelsonville Jack Bobo Southern Ohio Electric Company Rotary Club Warren Badger Roy A. Shipley Canton, Rotary Club C. D. Shafer Athens Club L. M. Christy Brazil Indiana Clarence Matheny Haydenville National Fire Proofing Company Athens Logan Interclub Committee

Latin Club Displays Strong Program at Nelsonville High

Nelsonville March 10 The Circulus Romanus Latin club held a regular meeting in the Junior high building with Helen Sharp presiding. Richard Vore opened the program followed by readings on Caesar by McGovern Washburn Sharp Dilcher and others plus a piano solo by Marian Morris. A semi-debate on Caesar’s conquest and several talks and a book review highlighted the session.

Nelsonville Circulus Romanus Nelsonville High School Helen Sharp Sing Adeste Fidelis Richard Vore William McGovern Earl Washburn Rebecca Sharp Caesar Mable Dilcher Marian Morris Betty Wolfe William Howe Mac Bartlett Bob Vare Louise Johnson Paul Weltzheimer Gaul Mildred Hampton Carrie Healy Martelite Wallace Mary Louise Leyshon Helen Jackson Thelma McPiffin Miss Roberts

Excursion to Columbus by Hocking Valley Railroad

The Hocking Valley railroad announces another excursion to Columbus next Sunday in the winter series. Excur­sions have proved popular with the public.

Columbus Nelsonville Hocking Valley Railroad

Mrs Bing to Speak at East PTA Meeting

Mrs. H. Bing of Athens famed club leader in child welfare will address the East Parent-Teachers' Association at East School Nelsonville Friday at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.

Funeral services for Mrs Matilda Mc Manawa at Carbon Hill church

The funeral for Mrs Matilda Mc Manawa who died at her daughter’s home in Corning will be held Thursday at 2 PM in the Christian church at Carbon Hill. Rev O J Howarth of the Nelsonville church will conduct the service. Mrs Mc Manawa was a former local resident.

McManawa Nelsonville Matilda McManawa Corning Christian Church Carbon Hill O. J. Howearth

Special Services At Logan Church Open To Members

March 10 message states hours for all Presbyterian congregation members desiring to attend the special services at Logan church. Those planning to travel are asked to meet at the local location tonight for further arrangements.

Logan Church Nelsonville

Rev Lester Evans Leads Logan Church Evening Services

The Cambridge preacher Rev Lester Evans brother of Rev Lloyd Evans of Nelsonville conducts special services at Logan this evening with strong local congregation turnout anticipated.

Lester Evans Cambridge Lloyd Evans Nelsonville Logan

High School Orchestra Selects Gypsy Rover for March Shows

The high school orchestra has chosen the complete score for the operetta The Gypsy Rover to be staged Thursday and Friday evening March 18 and 19 at the new auditorium. Miss Velma Young, supervisor of music, named musicians Margaret Scott Tom Sheppard Joe Barnec Virginia Lamberle Louise Rice Marian Morris Paul Davis and Don Bowers. Rehearsals proceed and officials promise a first class presentation for school patrons.

Nelsonville Velma Young Margaret Scott Tom Sheppard Joe Barnecut Virginia Lamberle Louise Rice Marian Morris Paul Davis Don Bowers

Pick Leaders of S School in Nelsonville

The Presbyterian Sunday school approved the committee's report to nominate officers for the coming year. Officials include Superintendent Dr. Thos. G. Beem, assistant superintendent Mrs. Mable Heffner, secretary John Scott, assistant secretary Miss Hazel Adams, librarian John Hoodlett, treasurer W. D. Wolfe, chorister O. A. Rider, and assistant chorister Leonard Cooley.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Sunday School Church Thos. G. Beem Mable Heffner John Scott Hazel Adams John Hoodlett W. D. Wolfe O. A. Rider Leonard Cooley

Elizabeth Evans Circle Initiated at Presbyterian Church

A candle lit initiation service Tuesday at the Presbyterian church formed the Elizabeth Evans Circle of the Westmin ster Guild. Mrs. Lloyd Evans and other patronesses led the ceremony with officers installed by Mrs. John H. Saltz as president of the church missionary society. Charter members include Louise Rice, Rebecca Sharp, Helen Jackson, Thelma Mills, Lenore Owens, Betty Wolfe, Mary Pritchard, Adda Frances Butt, Marian Morris, Kathleen Saltz, Mary Elizabeth Kessinger, Ruth Kelch, Ruth Backus, Doris Adams, Elizabeth Smith, Velma Backus, Helen Wallace and Hazel Adams.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Westminster Guild Circle Lloyd Evans C. H. Roudebush Ed Juniper E. B. Acomb Mable Heffner Circle of Ruth Elizabeth Evans John H. Saltz The Missionary Society of the Church Louise Rice Rebecca Sharp Helen Jackson Thelma Mills Lenore Owens Betty Wolfe Mary Pritchard Adda Frances Butt Marian Morris Kathleen Saltz Mary Elizabeth Kessinger Ruth Kelch Ruth Backus Doris Adams Elizabeth Smith Velma Backus Helen Wallace Hazel Adams

Local Notices and Social Updates Reach Ohio Towns

Last week Mrs Her man Ohlinger visited Middleport while L Graham stayed in Dayton Ohio. Mrs Joe Verity traveled to Wellston today due to her mother's illness.

Ing Herman Ohlinger Middleport L. Graham Dayton Ohio Joe Verity Wellston

Anna Case Recital Draws Large Athens Audience

An audience of over eight thousand attended Anna Case's recital in the men's gymnasium last night. Max Jaffee accompanied on piano. Case received a warm reception with an encore performing The Battle Hymn of the Republic and inviting the audience to join in the chorus twice.

Anna Case Max Jaffee The Republic Miss Case Athens

War Veteran William W. Watkins Dies at 83

Civil War veteran William Wallace Watkins, 83, died at his Alfred home after pneumonia. Born June 1, 1843 in Cincinnati, he served with the Fifth Ohio from 1861 to 1865. He lived in Alfred 15 years, previously ran the Brown house in Athens. He is survived by his widow and two sons, William W. Watkins and Cyrus Watkins of Athens. Funeral at his residence Thursday at 1 p.m. burial in Garden Cemetery.

William Wallace Watkins Alfred Mr. Watkins Cincinnati Ohio Athens

When Young Patients Suffer From Medicines

A reflective note on children staying in bed away from school work and the discomfort of being ill while receiving multiple medicines. The piece contrasts the burden of illness with the need for care and rest, highlighting the human side of pediatric sickness.

Large Pores Are Unnecessary

An advertisement touts MELLO-GLO Skintone from the PD. Zenner Co. and Case Drug Store Logan as a French beauty treatment that removes excess oil tightens muscles cleans pores and beautifies the skin. A bottle is urged for readers to try the product.

PD. Zenner Co Case Drug Store Logan

Convicts Escape After Libery Prison Mutiny

Police and county officers across Atlanta search for three armed convicts who escaped Liberty jail after a mutiny that left three guards and two prisoners seriously injured.

Atlanta

Lords Pass Tariff Bill Safeguarding of Industries

The House of Lords has adopted the third reading of the Safeguarding of Industries Bill. The measure aims to protect British industry and regulate tariffs, reflecting ongoing postwar economic policy discussions in London.

LORDS London House of Lords

Guidance in Vocation Emphasized by Ohio University Grads

Alumni speakers at Ohio University convocation urged formal vocational guidance. Mary Tener and Robert Soule, both class of 1923, discussed survey results showing graduates want structured career advice. Evelyn Coulter called for self analysis and broad vocational knowledge as college duties. Clair M. Hughey was unable to speak due to illness.

Ohio University Mary Tener Robert Soule Miss Tener Evelyn Coulter Clair M. Hughey

Mexico Enforces Constitution Says Missionary Claims

E. T. Cornelius of the United Christian Missionary Society says Mexico is enforcing articles of its 1917 constitution, not persecuting sects. He notes churches cannot own property or run private primary schools, and only nunneries or monasteries not in line with the constitution have been expelled. He criticizes US press coverage and describes Mexicans as hospitable though sometimes naïve.

Mexico E. T. Cornelius United Christian Missionary Society Mr. Cornelius

For sale at all grocers Old Setter package deal

If so a 19 cent package of Old Setter will clear it up like spring water. For sale at all grocers.

Delta Theta Tau Observes Founder's Day Dinner

Delta Theta Tau sorority held Founder's Day with a March 9 dinner at the Legion home on West Columbus Street. Olive green and white decor and white roses set the theme as guests enjoyed a three course meal and each left with a white rose. Attendees included president Pauline Martin and members Velma Young Ruth Eberle Ruth Chapman Agnes Baden Faye Pettit Corinne Kreppel Mary Sharp Louise Johnson Catherine Curran Naomi McManaway Monica Acker Mary Welch and Bertha Allen.

Nelsonville Delta Theta Tau Sorority Legion Home West Columbus Street Pauline Martin Velma Young Ruth Eberle Ruth Chapman Agnes Baden Faye Pettit Corinne Kreppel Mary Sharp Louise Johnson Catherine Curran Naomi MecManaway Monica Acker Mary Welch Bertha Allen

Nelsonville Chamber Meeting Agenda and Dinner

The Nelsonville chamber of commerce will discuss several local matters and national chamber items at its Thursday evening meeting. President Walter Wolfe urges strong turnout and notes dinner will be served at 6 15 p m.

Chamber OF Commerce Nelsonville National Chamber

Welch Addresses Logan Business Leaders

Dr. C. E. Welch spoke to about sixty-five Logan business men Tuesday evening, addressing the local business community and outlining proposals and interests.

Nelsonville C. E. Welch Logan

Mrs. Long Attends County Churches Conference in Athens

Mrs. H. J. Long visits Athens as delegate from Nelsonville Church for the county Churches of Christ conference. E. T. Cornelius of Cleveland, former Mexico missionary, addresses the gathering.

Nelsonville H. J. Long Athens Churches of Christ E. T. Cornelius Cleveland Mexico

Chinese capitalist leaves $300000 to widow and five children

Sacramento headlines report Fong Chinese capitalist dies in San Francisco. He left $300,000 to his widow and five children, with three children not named in the will as per Chinese custom of leaving all to sons.

Sacramento Cal Fong San Francisco

McCormick Holds Record Endowment Policy

New York reports that John McCormick carries a $1,000,600 endowment insurance likely a record for the policy form. In three years he will start payments averaging $200,000 until age 51.

New York John McCormick

Personal mention of Ed L Young on business visit to Logan

Ed L Young was a business visitor in Logan on Tuesday. Misses Beth Verity and Lulu Parry have returned after spend.

Ed l L. Young Logan Beth Verity Lulu Parry

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