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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1919

Page

3

State Health Department backs canalbed sewer plan in Nelsonville

The State Department of Health and the local committee inspected the proposed sewer along the old canal bed. Dr. Gochnauer deemed the scheme practical and the only relief for Nelsonville’s congested sewerage. He urged a formal survey with specs for State Board approval and offered state help to obtain a canalground deed. If approved, the city would sell land to abutting owners to fund the project, with plans to seek emergency action and legislative attention.

State Department of Health Columbus Nelsonville Gochnauer State Board of Health

Sunday School Class Entertained at Elizabeth Street Home

Mrs Miles Howe hosted the Methodist church Sunday School ladies at her Elizabeth Street home. Mrs Rob ert Hickman led the class with fifteen members and three guests enjoying an elegant lunch and a pleasant evening.

Miles Howe The Methodist Church Robert Hickman Elizabeth St

Dinner Guests Hosted by Mrs Eden Patton

Mrs Eden Patton entertained at dinner yesterday with guests including Mrs Mary Swaim of New Straitsville Mrs Maud Price Mrs Margaret Hicks Mrs Newton Horton and Mrs Elwood Reeves of this city.

Eden Patton Mary Swaim New Straitsville Maud Price Margaret Hicks Newton Horton Elwood Reeves City

Architect William Mills Files Bid Plans for Court Street Garage

Local architect William Mills prepared bid-ready plans for a new garage to be built on Court Street at Athens for J. C. Campbell. The project details and authorization were filed for bidding.

William Mills Court Street Athens J. C. Campbell

State Engineer Visits Nelsonville for Sanitary Review

State Engineer H W Gochnauer, assistant sanitary engineer, visits Nelsonville under an arrangement by a chamber of commerce committee to inspect local sanitary conditions.

Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce H .W. Gochnauer

Lemon Juice Skin Bleaching Mixture for Complexion

A vintage beauty tip suggesting lemon juice mixed with three ounces of orchard white to create a skin lotion. Strain lemon juice, bottle with orchard white, shake, and apply daily to face neck arms and hands to brighten and even skin tone. Use for months with minimal cost and no pulp.

Wouness

Council Inspection At Haybrow Council Session Held

The annual inspection of Haybrow Council R and 8 M took place last night at the Masonic hall in Nelsonville. Inspecting officer Comp Plantz of Pomeroy declared the ceremony a success after a 6 o'clock dinner in the Ocean church social rooms attended by about 50.

Circle of Ruth Elects Officers At Short Street Home

Circle of Ruth members gathered Wednesday night at Miss Lessie Johnson's Short Street home. Elected officers were President Rhea Hoodlett Vice President Mary Howe Secretary Inez Backus and Treasurer Cornelus Scott. Hostesses served a luncheon to E J Juniper Don Davis and guests Mae Bunion Inez Bernice Backus Catherine Scott and Rhea Hoodlett.

Ruth Lessie Johnson Mary Howe Short St Rhea Hoodlett Inez Backus Cornelus Scott Mesdames E. J. Juniper Don Davis Mae Bunion Inez Bernice Backus Catherine Scott

Buried Here Funeral for John Griffith in Stout's establishment

Remains of John Griffith aged 37 and single, who died in St. Louis, arrived here Thursday and were taken to Stout's Undertaking Establishment. Funeral services set for Saturday at 1 o'clock conducted by Rev. Mann. Burial at Green lawn. Griffith formerly lived in this city and Carbon Hill.

John Griffith St. Louis Stout's Undertaking Establishment Rev Mann Greenlawn Griffith Carbon Hill

Killed In Action For John A Figgins Marine Hero

Alonzo Figgins received a government telegram Wednesday announcing the death of his son John Anderson Figgins in action in France. The Marine Corps enlistee had been missing family contact for months until the notice arrived after the governor’s inquiry. Survived by his father and several siblings, he was a highly respected young man.

Aetter Alonzo Figgins John Anderson Figgins France Washington Cox Marine Corps

Entertaining at Adams Street Honoring Mrs Hooper

Mrs Delbert Davis hosted a Thursday afternoon gathering at her Adams Street home in honor of her sister Mrs C A Hooper a recent bride. Guests enjoyed a comfort tying and quilt piecing followed by an elegant two course luncheon with attendees including Mesdames Ben James Henry Verity Gus M alone P B Verity Don Bowers Loren North Clyde Anderson and others from Columbus plus Misses Beth Verity Belle Longstaff Lulu Bowers and Lulu Parry.

Delbert Davis Adams Street C. A. Hooper Mesdames Ben James Henry Verity Gus Malone P. B. Verity Don Bowers Loren North Clyde Anderson P. BE. McLaughlin Jesse Backus Chas. Davis Columbus Beth Verity Belle Longstaff Lulu Bowers Lulu Parry

Sunday School Class Named After Pleasant Evening

Mrs Willard Bartoe hosted a Sunday School class taught by Mrs Laura Spencer of the Methodist Sunday School on Thursday evening. Music and prizes followed by an elegant lunch for members including Mesdames Jesse Bryan C E Betts Laura Lamb John L Robinson Dora Moler C C Cummins Josephine Murphy Cora Collins Eulalia Hoch T J Davis B G Anderson J G Claypool Corine Andrews Sam Robertson Thos Spencer J D Lecie E C Dugan W J Burnell Elizabeth Duncan Geo Dille Elizabeth Woodard Margaret Andrews Edna Spencer and Mrs W H Bartoe and Master Willard Bartoe.

Willard Bartoe Laura Spencer Methodist Sunday School Mesdames Jesse Bryan C. E. Betts Laura Lamb John L. Robinson Dora Moler C. C. Cummins Josephine Murphy Cora Collins Eulalia Hoch T. J. Davis

Club Guest Hazel Shafer Hosts M F C Ladies Evening

Mrs Hazel Shafer entertained the members of the M F C Club at her Myers street home Tuesday evening. The gathering featured social time and conversation among club members and guests.

Hazel Shafer M. F. C. Club Myers Street

Community Club Notes and Social Evening

Evening featured needlework and music with late hour refreshments. Members present include Florence Lax Geneva Scott Lucile Smith Mildred Hewitt Hasel Bagley Anna Monks Marie McCarty Muriel Graft and Hazel Shafer.

Florence Lax Geneva Scott Lucile Smith Mildred Hewitt Hasel Bagley Anna Monks Marie McCarty Muriell Graft Hazel Shafer

St Agnes Guild Ladies Meet at Mrs Powell's Home

Mrs Marie Powell entertained the St Agnes Guild of the Episcopal church members at her Franklin Street residence. After business an elegant lunch was served. attendees included Ike Warrener, John Werring ton, Hall, Jim McKee, Joe Barber, A B Gibson, Clarence Shockley, Harry Rhodda, Fred Wildes, and visitors Lena Denney and others.

Marie Powell St. Agnes Guild of the Episcopal Church Rch Franklin Street Meesdames Ike Warrener John Werrington 77 Hall Jim McKee Joe Barber A. B. Gibson Wm. Barber Clarence Shockley Harry Rhodda Fred Wildes George Hall Taostakes Missy Lena Denney

Coffee Signatures Sought by Presbyterian Ladies

The Presbyterian church ladies request any signatures related to a campaign for Golden Bun coffee. Collect and return them to Mrs. T. Calvin at once.

the Presbyterian Church Mra. T. Calvin

Hyperion Club Ladies to Meet at Mrs Murphy’s Home

The Hyperion club hosts an afternoon event at Mrs J L Murphy’s home on Franklin street this Saturday. Mrs Murphy will entertain the delegation with light refreshments and social activity.

Ve Club

Local Residents Attend Visits and Gatherings

Mrs. N L Horton hosts and visits with relatives including her invard brother in Hamden. Verna Hand Royal Linscott and Sigrid Love visit Chauncey on business Thursday. James Breakey returns to Marion after visiting Mrs. Horton. Clyde Dunlap and two Congo children stay with the Evans family. Mary Swaim of Middle visits Mrs Horton. Grace Iron spends Thursday at Athens.

N. L. Horton Invard Hamden Verna Hand Royal Linscott Sigrid Love Chauncey James Breakey Marion Clyde Dunlap Congo William Evans Mary Swaim Middle Grace Iron Athens

For Rent and Sale Notices in Nelsonville Ohio

FOR RENT Three rooms upstairs and two furnished rooms downstairs in Erie Street Nelsonville Ohio. FOR SALE Two good bicycles cheap if sold at once. Carl Star Key Citizen Phone 1131.

Erie St. Nelsonville Ohio Carl Starkey Citizen Phone

Penny Social at Junior Order Hall This Tuesday

A penny social will be held in the Junior Order hall on Tuesday evening March 18. Admission is 10 cents. Save your pennies and come.

Ford Detroit

How The Trouble Starts With Constipation Advice

A health notice attributes health problems to lack of outdoor exercise and overeating. It recommends Chamberlain's Tablets after supper to relieve constipation and improve digestion, then advises to eat slowly chew food well and walk three to four miles daily to recover and stay well.

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