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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1928

Page

3

Nelsonville Y Defeats Marietta Dry Cleaners 59 37

Nelsonville Y basketball beat Marietta Dry Cleaners 59 to 37 at the local high school auditorium. Patterson led Marietta with seven field goals and one foul, while Howell, Dewhurst, Bowers, and Longley paced Nelsonville with multiple baskets. Marietta’s Strayer was sidelined by injury, and Nelsonville opened 18–0 early before a 24–12 halftime. A separate girls game saw Nelsonville Ys defeating Haydenville Independent. Al Dilcher officiated both games.

Nelsonville Marietta Dry Cleaners Patterson Marietta Howell Dewhurst Bowers Longley Strayer River Boys Nelsonville “Y Haydenville al Dilcher Newhurst Bowers Frowellis Whyte Seer Marietta FG Cassis Ccc Csendee Wrest BHAPP Ccsecvecey Esos WARE AG Soso Goldish

Installations and church events in Nelsonville area

Rev Lloyd Evans presided at New Plymouth for the installation of Rev L B Wissinger as pastor of the church. Wissinger to be installed at Union Furnace later, with Evans addressing Columbus First Presbyterian connections. King's Men prayer event Friday and Central P T A meeting scheduled. revival meetings at Pilgrim Hall continue with services through Sunday.

Nelsonville Lloyd Evans Athens Presbytery New Plymouth L. B. Wissinger Wissinger Union Furnace Maroon Presbytery Indiana First Presbyterian Church Columbus Evans George Willets Willets Princeton Seminary

CLASS ENTERTAINS AT PRESBYTERIAN DINNER DANCE

The Live Wire class of the Presbyterian church entertained at a dinner and party in the church social rooms Tuesday evening. Tables were attractively dressed in green and white and games and music followed the meal. Covers were laid for several Misses including Lawson Jenore Owens Mary Elizabeth Kessinger Marian Morris Mary Pritchard Helen Mc Dowell Rebecca Sharp Adda Frances Butt Louise Rice Elizabeth Edington Kathleen Saltz Ruth Backus Margaret Morris Helen Jackson Betty Wolfe Thelma Mills and teacher Miss Agnes Raybould.

Presbyterian Church Lawson Jenore Owens Mary Elizabeth Kessinger Marian Morris Mary Pritchard Helen McDowel Rebecca Sharp Adda Frances Butt Louise Rice Elizabeth Edington Kathleen Saltz Ruth Backus Margaret Morris Helen Jackson Betty Wolfe Thelma Mills Agnes Raybould

Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Dark Hair

An old popular remedy claims to darken gray hair overnight. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound, 75 cents, is sold nationwide by druggists and touted as giving natural, even dark color after one or two applications. It promises rejuvenated appearance and youthfulness for faded hair.

Wyeth

Repairs on Church Nearing Completion

Nelsonville reports extensive repairs at First Methodist Church near completion. Congregation expected to return for all services on Sunday March 25. Work includes auditorium redecorating seats woodwork and pipe organ. new furnaces. first floor refinishing and a redesigned kitchen.

Nelsonville First Methodist Ed L. Morrell

York Grange to Meet at Grove School Friday

York Grange No 2436 holds its regular meeting at Oak Grove schoolhouse Friday evening March 16. Activities include first and second degree work a literary program and a fertilizer talk by County Agent Tom Johnson. Two contesting teams led by Robert Beckler and J Cagg face off in a county rat killing drive with large lineups listed and a banquet for the losers.

Nelsonville York Grange Oak Grove Tom Johnson The Grange Robert Beckler J. &. Cagg Beckler Elizabeth Cagg Edward Carpenter Ross Cox M. F E. Carter Alex Foughty Caleb Gilpin John Katzenbach Walter MacCombs Fred Nice John Smith Elizabeth Thornton Josie White Bessie Warehime J. L. Pidcock Jesse McKee Nella Cagg Lenna Whitmore Myrtle Stover Clifford Young Rebecca Mallon Freda Conkey Goldig Duskey Mildred Wend Della Wade Faye Carlin Violet Levering Mildred Williams J. W. Wade John R. McClain L. J. Eberle Frank Klinebreil C. G. Dew George Rutledge George Kilebreil Austin R. Conkey Co. L. Stout Jennie Bumgardner Cagg J. Beckler Shires Cagg Ed Carpenter Clara Cox M. E. Carter Elizabeth Foughty Abner Juniper Cora Katzenbach Adda MacCombs Ray E. Nice George Thornton Earl White Homer Warehime Evelyn Young Rachel McKee Clara Parry George Vanmeter O. G. Stover Mary M. Beckler Mabel Sampson Blanch Wolf Nettie Wend Lena Wolfe Cleo Ox

James Dies in Nelsonville Age 14

John Richard James aged 14 died at his parents home on Short street after a prolonged illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 PM at the residence conducted by Rev. Ed L. Morrell. He is survived by his parents, one brother Clifford, grandparents Eugene Rosser of Nelsonville and Eugene James Sr. of Columbus, and great grandmother Jane Wilkinson of Nelsonville. one sister preceded him in death.

Nelsonville John Richard James Eugene James Short Street Ed L. Morrell Clifford Eugene Rosser Columbus Jane Wilkinson

Nelsonville Music Club Dance at Legion Home Friday

The annual Nelsonville Music club dance is set for Friday March 16 at the Legion home from 8 30 to 12. Music by the Legion Lads. Chaperons are Mrs Ed L Morrell Mrs A B Johnson and Miss Margaret Williamson. Starting April first the club will devote time and money to music study and will order music soon. Members may sing at public affairs when asked. BRIDGE CLUB Mrs Harry Kelly hosted the Wednesday Bridge club with three tables. Substituting was Mrs John Edington. High scores went to Mrs Stanley Dew Mrs Cecil Shafer and Mrs W S Rhodes.

Nelsonville Music Club Legion Home Legion Ed L. Morrell A. B. Johnson Margaret Williamson Bridge Club Harry Kelly Wednesday Bridge Club John Edington Stanley Dew Cecil Shafer Rhodes

W. C. T U Meeting At Mrs Retta Howes Home

The W P T U met at Mrs Retta Howes home on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Laura Spencer presiding. The program featured papers prayers scripture and songs as 16 members and guests attended.

Ww. Cc. T. U Retta Howe Laura ‘Spencer H. J. Long Mattie Verity Bertha Barker Spencer Union Kate Blake Columbus Mabel Johnson Verity Anna Allen Billy Sunday Etta Standall Mildred Baugh Lou Allen Heart of God Sigrid Love Stella Betts Thelma Baugh Jean Allen

W. B. A. Club Holds Regular Meeting At Poplar Street

The W. B. A. club met this week at Mrs. William Matheny's home on Poplar street. Eightteen members were served a two course luncheon. The evening featured social time with music and games.

W. B. A. Club William Matheny James Bland Ed. Williams Poplar Street

Raid Finds Oil Drum Still and Whisky at Imperial Mine

Prohibition officers recovered four barrels of mash about one and a half gallons of whisky and an oil drum still with two coils at the Imperial mine near Deanville. Inspectors H A Lines J C Yates and Albert Yates led the raid, wading water to reach the illicit operation. a 20 foot boat was found submerged near the search end. The mine had ceased operations after seven workers were told to stop by union sympathizers yesterday.

Nelsonville Prohibition Imperial Deanville H. A. Lines J. C. Yates Albert Yates

Nelsonville Schools Present Passion Play at High School

Nelsonville schools will stage the Passion Play in a five reel picture at the senior high school auditorium Friday March 30. A small admission will cover the expense of the picture and the public is invited to view the devotion of Forty Hours at St Andrews church. The Rev Angelo Gallerini of Murray City will conduct services this evening at 7 o clock Mass Friday morning will be at 7:30.

Nelsonville Schools Nelsonville St. Andrews Angelo Gallerini Murray City

Old Folks Can Feel Younger With Kruschen Salts

Advice ad promotes Kruschen Salts as a daily dose to refresh inner organs and purify blood, claiming it keeps aging people feeling young. It emphasizes taking 2 tablets daily in coffee, with a 60 cent 30 day supply and widespread druggist availability.

Best Tonic Claims by Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery

In Ashtabula Ohio Harley R Simon credits Dr Pierces Golden Medical Discovery with restoring his thin blood weak nerves and renewed energy. Available as liquid or tablets at drug stores or send payment to Dr Pierces Hotel Buffalo New York for a trial package.

Ashtabula Ohio Dr. Pierce Harley R. Simon Lake St Injalids Buffalo N. Y

Margaret Bland Birthday Party Eleven Guests Attended

Mrs James Bland entertained her daughter Margaret on her ninth birthday with games and contests for nine guests from 3 30 to 5 30 in the afternoon. Margaret received many shifts and lunch was served to Mary Jo and Virginia Keating Ruth Kuhn Esther Dorst Betty Pettit Pearl Shaner Frances Hall and Rachel Steenrod.

James Bland Margaret Mary Jo Virginia Keating Ruth Kuhn Esther Dorst Betty Pettit Pearl Shaner Frances Hall Rachel Steenrod

Coffman Held on Bond in Railroad Theft Case

Earl Coffman 34 waived examination in Magistrate Carl Porter s court and was bound over to the grand jury under 700 bond. In default he faces county jail. Coffman was arrested in Corning yesterday by Deputy Wayne Wingett.

Earl Coffman Carl Porter Coffman Corning Wayne Wingett

Bomber Sam Guardala Sentenced in Campbell Bombing Case

In Youngstown March 156 Sam Guardala was found guilty of bombing the home of Mayor T Roy Gordon during his mayoral campaign and sentenced to 11 months and 29 days in the state penitentiary.

Youngstown U.P Sam Guardala T. Roy Gordon Campbell State Penitentiary Gordon

Former Treasurer Blamed for Loss of Public Funds

In Columbus on March 15, Howard Johnson former treasurer of West Jefferson is held responsible for 45098 dollars of funds lost when the Commercial Bank of West Jefferson failed. The State Auditor Tracy report via the Bureau of Accounting says Johnson deposited funds without bank bonds to guarantee deposits and he and his bondsmen are liable.

Columbus Howard Johnson West Jefferson Commercial Bank Tracy Bureau of Accounting Johnson Bureau

Nationwide 8003 Miles of Concrete Roads Planned This Year

Transportation experts expect about 8003 miles of new concrete roadways to be built nationwide in the coming year, signaling a major expansion of the country’s highway network. This ambitious plan aims to improve durability and reduce long-term maintenance costs across states.

Buckeye Athletic Coaches to Stage First Handball Meet

In Delaware on March 15 the six Buckeye Athletic Association colleges will send two coaches each to Ohio Wesleyan University for the first handball tournament held by the association. The event marks a new athletic competition among member schools.

Delaware U.R Buckeye Athletic Association Ohio Wesleyan University

Zoubkoff Describes Berlin Expulsion Narrative

Zoubkoff stated that locals expelled him from Germany during a March confrontation. The report notes Zoubkoff, described as a Russian dancer and host, and mentions Princess Victoria of Lippe in connection with the event.

Zoubkoff Berlin Marchogne Germany Alegeander Zoubkoff Victoria of

39 Killed in Fight In Mexican Region

In the Guada patch region of the Loo Altos, five federal soldiers and four rebels died after hours of battle. One federal officer died of seventeen wounds, and he was described as ignoring orders to lead his men amid the fight.

Mexico City Loo Altos Guada

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