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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1926
Page
3
Nelsonville March 19 The Nelsonville Sportsman's club reports telegram notice that the first shipment of wild Kansas jack rabbits should reach town today. Clarence Scott predicts a fierce welcome with the reception committee supported by the full reserve club. Jacks are muzzled and hobbled with more cotton tails to follow later from Kansas.
The glee club presented The Gypsy Rover last evening to strong audience approval. Max Bowers starred as Gypsy Rover with Thelma McGiffin as Lady Constance, supported by a lively cast including John Ruscoe as Sir George and Charles Betts as Lord Craven. The production featured witty dialogue, strong choruses, and comic Gypsy camp scenes.
The production was well received and praised as superior to Miss Cherryblossom. The Gypsy Rover will be presented again tonight at the high school auditorium.
Mrs. Dave Wallace and Mrs. Burl Wallace hosted the Mizpah class of the M E Sunday school on Wednesday evening with green St Patrick colors. A playlet Waiting for the Doctor was presented plus readings and an original poem Grown Up Children by Ella Patton. Guests included Mrs. James Beard Mrs. Corwin Andrews and Mrs. Ivy Beor.
The women of the congregation will lead the Sunday evening service at the Christian church. Pastor Rev. O J Howearth is conducting meetings in Columbus. Morning services start with Bible school at 9 30.
Nelsonville public schools close this year on May 21 observed as promotion day. Junior high commencement exercises are set for the same date. The annual sermon for the high school graduating class will be delivered on Sunday May 23 and the senior high commencement on May 25.
Mrs Wallace Glenn Mrs Gay Aumiller and Mrs Harry Edington attended a luncheon in Middleport today given by the Return Jonathan Meigs chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.
Nelsonville on March 19 announcement says Dr. E. B. Bryan president of Ohio University will address the teachers Friday afternoon March 26 in Nelsonville. Mrs. S. H. Bing of Athens will address the high school girls Wednesday March 31 at 3 oclock.
The Elizabeth Zane Dew chapter of the D A R will hold a regular meeting Saturday at 2 30 PM at Mrs George E Johnsons home on West Franklin Street. The memory of Daniel Nelson, founder of Nelsonville, will be honored and an interesting program is planned.
Under Professor Scott Willets the Ohio university orchestra of forty performs in Ewing auditorium Sunday at 3 30. Admission is free and a large audience is expected after strong past support. The program includes Maritana Overture and selections from Gioconda and other works.
Mrs. Ida Alice Gillette 75 wife of John C. Gillette died at 3 this morning at 103 West State street after bronchial asthma and heart trouble. Funeral at 2 Sunday in First Methodist church with burial in West Union Street cemetery. Friends may call after 2 Saturday. Born in Athens county she lived here all her life and moved with her family in 1902 from a Strouds Run farm. Seven children born. one daughter preceded her in death.
Died in infancy. The four daughters and two sons left are: Mrs J C Duncan Gloucester, Mrs W J Shumate Asheville NC, Mrs Glen Marquis Fletcher NC, Mrs Ori Carpenter Athens, John Gillette of the home farm on Strouds Run and Dr Kenneth Gillette of Akron. One sister Mrs Ann Woods Wisconsin and one brother Rollo Hubler Missouri also survive.
W. P. Porter head of Athens high school biology writes in School Science and Mathematics about solving classroom problems through field work. He argues hands on field study makes school work clearer by taking students into real environments.
J. W. Reading a meatcutter from Marion pleaded guilty to intoxication in police court and was fined $10 plus costs by Mayor Alex M. Moore. He was arrested at Court and Union streets by Police Captain Charles Maple.
The Kerker Remedy is advertised as a quick relief for asthma and hay fever. Reputable endorsements are on file, and it is sold with a guarantee through druggists including The McKee Drug Co. in Athens and The Fountain Pharmacy in Nelsonville.
A widow declares her stomach trouble vanished after using MAYA'S remedy and says she might marry again. The ad claims the simple preparation removes catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract, calms inflammation, and aids stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. McKee Drug Co. Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and druggists offer money back.
The Methodist Episcopal church at Millfield wraps up its special pre Easter evangelistic campaign this Saturday night March 20. A similar series starts Sunday night at Jacksonville with Rev. W. G. Parker preaching through Easter Sunday.
The fascist party has directed provincial offices to review and ensure support for the newly announced elections. Officials are told to verify alignment with party lines and secure backing across regions.
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