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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1925

Page

3

Nelsonville Eyes Strong Run At Class A B Tourney

Nelsonville fans expect the town’s basketball team to contend for high honors as the Class A and Class B tourney unfolds at Ohio University gym in Athens. The Stoltzmen went 12 3 this season and aim to repeat past success after reaching the final last year and boasting one of the school’s best campaigns.

Nelsonville Southeastern Ohio Athens Ohio University Gymnasium Chillicothe Stoltzmen Warriors Caillicothe Portsmouth

Two McDougall Sisters Die Two Days Apart in Kansas

In Nelsonville on March 11 Miss Emma McDougall aged 73 and her twin sister Miss Monemia McDougall aged 91 died within two days after pneumonia. They lived with relatives in Johnson County after moving from Athens, were active in nursing and church, and leave several siblings. A double funeral will be held at Gates chapel with burial in Olathe, Kansas.

Nelsonville Emma McDougall Monemia McDougall McDougall Johnson County Kansas Athens Merriam, Kas Kansas City Times Daniel Elizabeth Poston McDougall Athens County Miss McDougall UU@stian United States Roanoke Christian Church George McDougall Morrison Ridge Kas

Doanville Girls Entertain Friends in Nelsonville

Misses Marguerite Carey and Alice Delong hosted a six to nine party at the Carey home in Doanville with games music and dancing. Leo Loudner won a bean contest prize and Bobby Coon won a peanut hunt prize. Attendees included Elsa Hutter Jennie Coon Frances Greefe Jimmie Tennithill and others.

Nelsonville Marguerite Carey Alice Delong Doanville Carey Leo Loudner Bobby Coon Elsa Hutter Jennie Coon Frances Greefe Jimmie Tennithill Pearl Carey Lela Schoonover Vera

Sunday School Party at Mrs. Ferns Home on Adams Street

Rain bow class and teacher Mrs. S. S. Lane of the Church of Christ were entertained by Miss Fern and helpers Miss Lillian Linscott Verna Hand and Oris Smith on Sunday. President Mrs. C. S. Mechem led a brief business session and Miss Marzella Webb reported the treasury. Green and white color scheme marked St Patrick day as music and games delighted forty one members and three guests. piano solo by Miss Mildred Baugh. prizes awarded to Mrs Lane Mrs Charles Runion and Miss Vivian Dowler. refreshments served.

Fern Adams Street Lillian Linscott Verna Hand Oris Smith

Misses Linscott and Florence Cook Visit Columbus

Misses Lillian Linscott and Florence Cook spent the weekend in Columbus visiting friends and taking in local sights. They returned refreshed and ready for upcoming community events.

Lillian Linscott Florence Cook Columbus

High School PTA Plans Thursday Meeting on Leisure Time

The Highschool Parent-Teachers association will meet Thursday evening at 7 in the junior high auditorium. A round table discussion on The Uses of Leisure Time from Home and School views will be held. All interested are urged to attend. Rivalry between senior and junior parents over attendance is keen.

Parent-Teachers Association

Legion-Air birthday party hosted by Grenfred Dugan post

The Grenfred Dugan post observes its annual Legion-Air birthday party at home on Monday evening March 16. Local post members and auxiliary ladies will be entertained with a radio program from WLW Cincinnati and WTAM Cleveland. Addresses will be broadcast by National Commander James A Crain and Vice President Dawes, with refreshments served.

Legion-Air Grenfred Dugan Auxiliary WLW Cincinnati WTAM Cleveland James A. Crain Dawes

W. C. T. U. Holds Important Nelsonville Meeting

In Nelsonville on March 11, the W. C. T. U. met at the Bartoe home on Monroe Street. President Mrs. Katherine Herrold led the session with prayers, songs, health program by Mrs. Thomas Spencer, and papers on Rest and The House That Johnny Lives In. A county W. C. T. U. institute will be held in Nelsonville in April.

Nelsonvile Willard Bartoe Charles Reynolds Jesse Bryan C. L. Stout Bartoe Monroe Street Katherine Herrold A. G. Mechem Thomas Spencer Health and Hygiene Department Otto Shirley Herbert Long Adda James Johnny John Williams W. CC T. A. Institute Nelsonville

New Sorority Chapter Organized in Nelsonville

Nelsonville March 11 A Delta Theta Tau sorority chapter was organized with installation at Beta Phi Sigma rooms Sunday afternoon. Logan chapter sent ten girls with patroness Mrs Smith grand secretary Miss Kite Urbana attended. Eleven local girls were initiated and pledges named. Officers installed include Mrs Fred Carpenter president and Leone McBride vice president.

Nelsonville Delta Theta Tau Sorority Beta Phi Sigma Logan Smith Miss Kite Urbana Philena Nelson Violet Tedrow Faye Pettit Fred Fred Carpenter Leone McBride Athelyn McManaway

Athens visitor L. G. Matheny noted Tuesday

Mrs. Grace Kelch, deputy grand matron for the district, was in Lowell Ohio Tuesday evening to inspect the chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star.

L. G. Matheny Athens Grace Kelch Lowell Ohio Order of the Eastern Star Kelch

Delaware Visitor Arthur Knight Stays Over Sunday

Arthur Knight of Delaware visited here over Sunday, staying for a short visit and exploring local sights with friends.

Arthur Knight Delaware

Columbus Business Visitor Baird Tours City

Co. L. Baird was a Columbus business visitor Tuesday, meeting local firms and discussing potential collaborations across the city.

Bulgarian Herb Tea Offers Youthful Vitality Promise

H. H. Von Schlick of Pittsburgh promotes Bulgarian Herb Tea as a pure herbal tonic to restore energy and youthfulness. The ad claims the tea stimulates circulation, fights cold symptoms, and can be mailed to customers in a five months' supply for $1.25, with contact address in Pittsburgh.

H. H. von Schlick Dept. M Locust Street Pittsburgh

Rotary Ladies Night Planned by Nelsonville Club

Nelsonville March 11 Ladies night will be observed by the Rotary club next Tuesday evening at the American Legion home. The meeting featured a Rotary quartet Jack Bobo 8. 8. Steenrod Co. J Bartels and Fred Carpenter with R. W. Parks as accompanist. The program was a hit with members as several Rotarians plan to attend the Rotary International convention in Cleveland Ohio in June.

Nelsonville Rotary Club American Legion Rotary Jack Bobo Steenrod J. Bartels Fred Carpenter R. W. Parks Rotary International Cleveland Ohio

Oxford Debaters Find Prohibition To Be Quite Droll

Three Oxford University debaters touring the United States in Hawaii describe prohibition as a bloomin joke. They note drink access varies by region, comment on language differences between British and American English, and contrast slang and tempo between the two nations.

Oxford Los Angeles United States Oxford University England Hawaii J. Malcolm MacDonald M. C. Hollis J. D. Woodruff Middle West Young MacDonald East Pacific Coast South New Orleans London Hollis America Atlantic

Arrest Plotters in Leningrad Reported by Advices

Thirty persons have been arrested in Leningrad charged with a serious plot against the Soviet government, according to advices here today.

Helsingfors Leningrad

Underwriters Hit Hard by Storms in London

The London marine insurance market reports heavy losses from recent gales. British and American underwriters faced about 2.5 million dollars in losses in the first month of the year, with Lloyd's Joss Rook recording over 130 major shipping casualties worldwide, not counting missing vessels.

London Lloyd's Joss Rook

Pie Social at Rock Rifle School House Friday

The Clarks Chapel Ladies Aid will hold a pie social Friday evening March 13 at the Rock Rifle school house.

Clarks Chapel Ladies Aid Rock Rifle

Tragic death of 19 month old Leona Garver in scissors accident

In Columbus on March 11 a newborn Leona Garver died after falling onto a pair of scissors that pierced her heart according to Coroner Murphy. Her five year old brother Carl is recovering from the incident as their mother Mrs. Clifton Garver had given him the scissors to cut pictures while Leona watched.

Columbus Leona Garver Murphy Carl Clifton Garver Leona

Junior Club Work Showing Progress in Athens County

County farm agent T H Johnson reports strong growth in 4 H club efforts in Athens County. Reorganization of Clover Leaf sewing club in Canaan township elected new officers led by Miss Nita Butts with Mrs Charles Mansfield as leader. Lubbing district sewing club also organized naming Vivian Wilkes as president and Evelyn Rorick as treasurer. A prize was offered for a suggested club name.

Athens County T. H. Johnson Clover Leaf Sewing Club Canaan Clover Leaf Club Charles Mansfield Nita Butts Hazel Wilson Helen Seel Mary Faye Kasterling Johnson Lubbing Vivian Wilkes Mable McBride Neta Brandenberg Evelyn Rorick Gladys Mc

Big Derrick Being Removed From Messenger Building

Foreman James Dyar and crew began removing the tall boom derrick atop the Messenger building on West Union street. The derrick supports since 1924 must be lowered safely as roof work continues and interior finishing accelerates across three floors.

James Dyar Messenger West Union Street

Planned Change Claims Stone Mountain Memorial Hire Secured

Hollins Randolph, president of the Stone Mountain Memorial association, says the group will find a sculptor to replace Gutzon Borglum. He notes Samuel Venable offered a pool of forty sculptors ninety days ago. The report is from Atlanta dated March 11.

Atlanta Stone Mountain Memorial Association Gutzon Borgium Stone Mountain Hollins Randolph Samuel Venable

St. Mary of the Spring Opens College for Women

The Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs open a boarding and day college for women in Columbus. The exclusive women’s college sits on the east side, promising convenience healthfulness and beauty. Spring quarter starts March 30 with admissions for the quarter.

St. Mary of the Spring College Columbus Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs Ohio State

Parsonage Attack Sparks Threats After Breakin

Scranton Pa March 11 state and local police scour the Moosic mountains east of town where a masked man last night entered the Methodist church parsonage, beat the minister's wife and tied and gagged two boys before locking them in a closet. He warned of dynamiting the church if a law and order meeting occurs.

Scranton Fpa Moosic Here Methodist

Halsey’s comet makes final 1910 appearance

The article notes that Halsey’s comet is seen for the last time in 1910. It details historical observations and marks an ending point for the celestial visitor in that year.

Halsey

Effective Means of Reducing Fat

Extraordinary weight loss method claims no starvation or hard exercise. Marmola Prescription Tableta are produced as per the Marmola Prescription and said to reduce weight steadily with no ill effects. Available at your drugstore for one dollar a box or direct from Marmola Prescription Company Detroit Michigan. Once you start taking these tablets and losing your weight you may continue long term.

General Motors Building Detroit Mich

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