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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1929

Page

3

Presbyterian Church Dinner Slated For Wednesday Evening

Nelsonville March 18 The men of the Presbyterian Church will serve a dinner for the congregation Wednesday at 6 15 pm Invitations go to all members and friends Committees include Menu E Dean John Hoodlett Charles Myers Serving L R Relch C W Backus Decorating H D Krieg Dishwashing C C Sharp The program follows last week's format with a slide lecture on the colored people of the South The dinner last week was served by group leaders.

Nelsonville The Presbyterian Church E. Dean John Hoodlett Charles Myers L. R. Relch C. W. Backus H. D. Krieg C. C. Sharp South Croup

High School Basketball Squad Attends State Tournament

Nelsonville dispatch reports with Supt H E Zuber and nine players George Marshall Stocklon Jewett Hartley Long Sheppard Huffman Walleary Hickman Bartlett accompanied to the state tournament in Columbus on Saturday.

Nelsonville H. E. Zuber George Marshall George Shirley Columbus Linton Stocklon Jewett Hartley Long Sheppard Huffman Walleary Hickman Bartlett

Boy Scouts Organize Council at Nelsonville Meeting

Troop No. 45 of Boy Scouts in Nelsonville approved Scout Robert Tucker as troop scribe and formed a council of patrol leaders and leaders. About 44 members enrolled, 30 registered, with four patrols led by Hellyer Haas Shafer and Harper. Kite flying contest set for March 23 at Robbin's Hill with improvised materials.

Nelsonville W. P.mender Powell Robert Tucker Mender Roland Pierce Kouri Signal Corps Hye Harold Mechem Lloyd Evans W. L. Hudson Hudson Beaver Patrol Charles Hellyer Assest John Steenrod Mark Herrold George Lash Robert Patton Robert Riley John Hutchison Richard Acomb Pear Earl Haas William Raybould Harold McCray Gerald Thomas Austin Cope Earl Dilcher Darrel Keplar Chester McManaway Eagle Patrol Donald Shafer Bennie Sterling John O'Harrow Gilbert Weiss Robert Figley James Barrows Byron Phillips Charles Barrows Fox Patrol Donald Harper Thurman O’harrow John O’harrow Jack Pearson Tom Harper Joe Stanley John Huddy Giltert Weiss Robbin's Hill

Dr Caldwell's 3 Rules Keep You Healthy

Dr Caldwell promotes Syrup Pepsin as a gentle, non habit forming bowel remedy. He warns constipation happens despite care and urges daily bowel movements, urging readers to keep cool headed and warm feet while keeping bowels open.

Caldwell Dr. Caldwell

Marietta Man Bryan McCann Guests with Mac Bartlett

Bryan McCann of Marietta was the guest of Mac Bartlett in the latter part of the week.

Bryan McCann Marietta Mac Bartlett

Boy Scout Basketball Injury At Nelsonville YMCA

Richard Zuber of Troop 51 fractured his left wrist in a Saturday evening basketball game at the Nelsonville YMCA. The Troop 51 team beat Troop 45 in this match, though Troop 45 had won three prior games. It was the first scouting accident of the season in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Richard Zuber Troop No. 51 Boy

Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter D A R Meets at Legion Home

D A R Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter held its March meeting at the American Legion Home with eighteen members present. Papers on Dangers That Menace Our Country and International Relations the Kellogg Peace Pact were presented, and the president general's March message was read. The next meeting is set for April 20.

Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of the American Revolution American Legion W. H. Weigand Hyla Harrold Esther Ellen Patton Elizabeth Shepard

St Patrick's Party for Ohio Bell Girls at Washington Street

The Ohio Bell Telephone Company Exchange hosted a St Patrick's Day event Friday evening in its Washington Street rest room with decorations and refreshments in Irish style. Attendees included Sylvia Matheny Minnie Laughlin Frances Sommers Emma Connors Mabel Johnson Hildred Norris Gail Blackburn Florence Hicks Charlotte Hubble Adeline Ray and Mrs Elizabeth Gethers. Dick and Harley Jo Hubble attended as guests. Taken to Hospital Billy Lee 9 son of Mr and Mrs Robert Bateman was rushed to Mercy Hospital Columbus for treatment and possible operation with parents to join him Tuesday.

ST. Patrick's Ohio Bell Telephone Company Exchange Exchange Washington Street Sylvia Matheny Minnie Laughlin Frances Sommers Emma Connors Mabel Johnson Hildred Norris Gail Blackburn Florence Hicks Charlotte Hubble Adelin Nelsonville Billy Lee Robert Bateman Mercy Hospital Columbus

Mathewson Family Dinner Hosts Honored guests

Mr and Mrs Tom Mathewson 424 Chestnut Street entertained at dinner Sunday guests included Mrs J F Mathewson and Mrs Mary Cohagen of Columbus Mr and Mrs Joe Mathewson and their sons Joe Jr and Bobby of Athens attended withその他

Tom Mathewson Chestnut Street J. F. Mathewson Mary Cohagen Columbus Joe Mathewson Joe Jr Bobby Athens

Ladies Host Card Party Amid Funeral Procession Stop

Mrs Harry Dilcher of Monroe Street hosted a Saturday card party with a two course luncheon. Among visitors were Mrs Mary Evans Corning Mrs Clara Cunliff and Mrs Robinson plus Mrs George Archer and daughter from Murray City who came to meet the funeral party of Mrs William Pritchard brought from Columbus for burial at Green Lawn.

Harry Dilcher Monroe Street Mary Evans Corning Clara Cunliff Robinson George Archer Murray City William Pritchard Columbus Green Lawn

Hale couple attends funeral of Mrs Jennie Perkins

Mr and Mrs Henry Hale traveled from Nelsonville to Mc Arthur to mourn the death of Jennie Perkins who died Friday. Paralyzed for eight years and unable to walk for five, she leaves five sons and one daughter. A community gathering followed the service with the Community Orchestra at her Ch Street home and a social hour with refreshments.

Henry Hale McArthur Jennie Perkins Community Mise Redempa Sines Ch Street

Miss Selma Weiss Friends Gather at Alumbus Home

Miss Selma Weiss hosts a social gathering with friends at her Alumbus home. Dancing and music followed a pleasant candy making session.

Selma Weiss Alumbus, Street

Doctor’s Advice Cures Cold Next Day

Miss Agnes L White an Athens resident followed a doctor recommended method using Ayer s Cherry Pectoral to treat a stubborn cold. Her fever cleared, nasal passages opened, eyes reddened less, and the cold vanished within a day or two according to attending physicians.

Agnes L.white Athens Miss White Clinic Ayer

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