Nelsonville project shortens to 846 and 576 foot buildings
The digest notes two buildings will run 846 feet and four others 576 feet long as part of a Nelsonville plan with a total estimated cost of 17 million dollars.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1925
Page
3
Nelsonville High School Latin Play Raises 100 for Library Fund
Nelsonville March 20. The Latin play in the school auditorium added 100 dollars to the library fund. Grace and Mildred Roberts were praised for their smooth portrayal of Roman rites. Fred Preston and Mary Louise Leyshon starred as bride and groom with Ralph Fleck as the humorous brother. Max Bowers depicted Cicero as orator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Misses Grace
Mildred Roberts
Fred Preston
Mary Louise Leyshon
Ralph Fleck
Max Bowers
Cicero
Railway Officials Visit Nelsonville
General Manager M S Connors Chief Engineer William Michaels and Superintendent M A Kinney of the Hocking Valley railway inspected Nelsonville yards on Thursday. Local delegates Doctor Rhodes Doctor Pritchard W A L Hudson and A G Mechem pledged civic cooperation to improve business and working conditions. Connors commended the visit and hoped civic organizations would aid broad improvements in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Connors
William Michaels
Powry
M. A. Kinney
Hocking Valley Railway
Rhodes
Doctor Pritchard
W. A L. Hudson
A. G. Mechem
Chamber of Commerce
Hocking Valley
Mrs Addie Marie Bittner Dies at Columbus
Nelsonville reports the death of Addie Marie Bittner 20 at White Cross hospital Columbus after a Thursday illness. Her remains go to Murray City home for a Friday 10:30 a.m. funeral at the Methodist church with burial at Greenlawn. she leaves a husband, parents, a sister and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Addie Marie Bittner
White Cross Hospital
Columbus
Murray City
Greenlawn
Ladies Hosted by Mrs Hill. Week-end Guests Mentioned
Mrs N Hill entertains Hyperion club ladies Saturday afternoon at East Washington street home. Miss Ada B Weyer of Parkersburg visits Mrs C H Bartlett for the weekend. Mr and Mrs Searle Thomas of Gloucester and Mrs Essie Gibbs of Jacksonville were recent guests with her parents Mrs and Mrs Thomas Cline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada B. Weyer
Parkersburg
C. H. Bartlett
Stover Attends Safety First Meeting in Logan
C. A. Stover, Hocking Valley agent, visited Logan on Thursday to attend a Safety First meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Stover
Hocking Valley
Logan
Loyal Workers Present Dishes to Mrs Woodard in Surprise
The Loyal Workers Sunday school class of the Methodist church visited Mrs Agnes Woodard at her home in Nelsonville with a pot luck lunch and presented her with dishes to match neighbors gifts from a prior surprise party. Fourteen members attended and she soon moves to a new home above Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Loyal Workers
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Agnes Woodard
Elks Lodge Fire Destroys Third Floor Hall
A fire at the Elks club in Heeling West Virginia gutted the lodge room on the third floor of a $300,000 building. Crossed wires caused the blaze and losses are estimated at $50,000 with valuable equipment destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ELKS
Heeling
W. Va
He Elks Club
Irish Snake Stories Draw Crowds in Athens
Nelsonville residents traveled to Athens on Tuesday evening to hear Rev. Father Owens narrate traditional Irish snake stories in the K of C hall. The event drew strong attendance and was enjoyed by all who attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Athens
Father Owens
K. of C. Hall
Winkjer Demonstrates Water Life Saving Here
Captain Guy Winkjer under Red Cross auspices toured Nelsonville giving land and water life saving demonstrations. The first talk and demos occurred at the senior high auditorium with nurse aid, followed by sessions at East West and Central schools. Water displays ran at the YMCA pool from 3 45 for three hours with many residents learning vital safety lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Guy Winkjer
Red Cross
Winkjer
Negative debate teams win in both finals for league title
The St Clairsville high school team beat Portsmouth in the Child Labor ratification debate at Ewing Hall with a negative victory. The Portsmouth team then defeated St Clairsville at Marietta College, both by 2-1 decisions. Judges included Ohio University professors Latham Jefferson Morton and Athens superintendent Patterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Clairsville High School
Tportsmouth High School
Ewing Hall
Carter Thornburg
Marjorie Moore
Geneva Lyle
Austin Furbee
Reynolds Smith
Carline Hazelbeck
Lucille Henson
Iona Wheeler
Portsmouth
Latham, Jefferson and
Morton
Ohio University
Patterson
Athens Public Schools
W. H. Cooper
Department of Public Speaking
University
St. Clairsville
Marietta College
Track men attend meeting at Ohio university
Track foremen from Parkersburg to Portsmouth and from Chillicothe to Hamden met at the Men's Union Ohio University Thursday at 10 o clock. A dinner followed at the Athens club. About 35 attended including Supervisors Edward Cole of Athens and G Mitchell of Hamden. The meetings, held periodically, aim to discuss safety neatness and economy on the division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Portsmouth
Chillicothe
Hamden
Baltimore & Ohio
Men's Union
Ohio University
Athenecon
Edward Cole
Athens
G. Mitchell
Local Marriage Licenses Recorded in Ohio and West Virginia
Morten A Burd 35 of Washington county West Virginia farmer wed Juan I Bartlett 18 of Hockingport. Clarence P D Bean 26 of Athens car worker married Gladys J Garrett 21 of Pleasant County West Virginia. Wilfred Henry Mingus 19 of Glouster miner wed Elizabeth Koloze 16 of Glouster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morten A. Burd
Washington County
W. Va
Farmer
Juanjua I’. Bartlett
Hockingport
Clarence PD. Bean
Athens
Gladys J. Garrett
Pleasant County
Wilfred Henry Mingus
Glouster
Elizabeth Koloze
Bolin Granted Divorce in Common Pleas Court
Melissa Bolin was granted a divorce from Everett Bolin in Common Pleas court on Thursday. The decree also orders temporary alimony of 20 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melissa Bolin
Everett Bolin
Common Pleas
Bolin
Indians Meet Reds In Spring Training Opener
Lakeland Fla March 20 Manager Tris Speaker praised three recruit pitchers for a 3 0 victory over the Columbus American Association club and prepared for an exhibition against the Cincinnati Reds. Jim Edwards is expected to start as the Indians prepare for their first major league game of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indians
REDS
Lakeland
Fla
Columbus American Association
Tris Speaker
Cincinnati Reds
Jim Edwards
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Cure for Stomach Ailments
An elderly 75 year old man declares doctors gave up on him and credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for rapid relief from stomach problems. He describes severe illness, jaundice, and near death before taking the remedy, claiming one dose convinced him and offering money back. Sold by McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
McKee Drug Co
Athens
Gem Pharmacy
Nelsonville
Lord Curzon Dies After Illness Following Operation
Lord Curzon Marquis Curzon Lord President of the Privy Council died early today after a March 9 operation. His death shifts British policy among isolationists led by Austen Chamberlain and may liberalize foreign policy, ending his bid for prime minister and his contentious career. He was married twice to American women Mary Victoria Letter and the daughter of J Monroe Hinds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Marquis Curzon
Privy Council
Lord Curzon
Mary Victoria Letter
Washington, D. C
J. Monroe Hinds
Brazil
Austen Chamberlain
Water supply found for Grafton Farm project
Drillers locating a water source on the Graf ton Farm site near Columbus report a possible supply in an ancient river bed that once drained a nearby lake. The state plans a new 1,000,000 dollar institution for the feeble minded there if the water is adequate, with Elyria's F M Stevens informing Senator Comings in Lorain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Grafton Farm
F. M. Stevens
Elyria
Comings
Lorain
Produce Market Complex to Rise in Chicago West Side
Chicago leaders announce a vast new Central West produce market to be built on the near west side. Six reinforced concrete buildings over six blocks will rise this year with 300 firms relocating after South Water street plan. The three story complex will use 3 000 tons of rail steel and a major refrigeration system to save over 10 million dollars annually. Refrigerator cars will serve multiple tracks as fruit vegetables poultry and other farm products move through the new center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Central West
Drink Water To Help Sluggish Kidneys
Backache and dull kidney pain can signal acids from food overworking the kidneys. The remedy suggests Jad Salts, a grape and lemon acid drink with lithia, plus plenty of water and regular physician checkups, to relieve symptoms and improve kidney function.
Miss Mary Ramsey Stands By Bible In Hair Style
One in million Miss Mary Ramsey a Hardy Ark high school sophomore refuses to bob her hair arguing the Bible justifies long hair for women. She cites First Corinthians chapter two verses 14 and 15 and says she cannot go against her parents and biblical teachings despite taunts from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ramsey
Hardy, Ark
Wealthy son spurns mother in Massachusetts case
Mrs Amelia Hemsey, 92, sent to the State Home for the Poor in Tewksbury after her son George Hemsey, wealthy real estate owner, refuses support. George is in the House of Correction in New Bedford after failing to pay a 200 fine for non support, appealing and remaining in contempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Attleboro
George
House of Correction
American Boy Completes Twenty Second Transatlantic Crossing
London reports 12 year old Jack Rosenbaum has just finished his twenty second voyage across the Atlantic Ocean. His father remains in the United States while other relatives reside in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jack Rosenbaum
Atlantic
United States
Mount Pelee eruption analogy sparks internal revenue probe clash
Washington data on the Couzens inquiry erupts as Senators Couzens Jones and King push for a full investigation into the Treasury Internal Revenue Bureau. Tensions flare with Senators Watson Ernst opposing, claiming graft and vanished records amid claims Mellon underpaid taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mount Pelee
Couzens
Internal Revenue Bureau
Treasury Department
Administration
Prohibition Unit
Prohibition
Progressive-Democratic Alliance
Watson
Ernst
Jones
New Mexico
King
Couvens
Husher
Ernest
Ohio university glee club heads to Dayton for contest
The Ohio University women’s glee club departed for Dayton this morning and performed two selections at the university convocation. The Flower of Dreams was sung by all contestants and received a favorable response, while the club’s contest entry is Will of the Wisps. A mail carrier is entitled to ten days sick leave per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University Women's Glee Club
Dayton
Flower of Dreams
Bureau Puts Ohio Students to Work
Credentials of Ohio university students registered in the bureau of appointments are prepared and sent to school employers for consideration. Calls for teachers for the next year are coming in, and students are consulted on their wishes before recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Bureau of Appointments
Bureau
Ohio U Greeks to Be Evangelized
Ohio University fraternities will receive three visitations from the University Fellowship and a student pastor in the near future. The first meeting is set for March 24 with university faculty and Athens ministers as speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy Cutler
Ohio University School of Music
Nelsonville
Velma Young
Washington Street
Ohio University
University
Athens
Spring Arrives as Roads and Gardens Renew Pains and Promises
CPRING ARRIVES the highways of the country. Red flannels will join radiator heat protectors in retirement in the at tic, and bare juvenile toes will soon feel the exquisite warmth of Spring earth. Garden plane will start out with the usual enthusiasm and display of he-man strength, and end next day with the usual lame back and
Spring Arrives With Fashion and Fervor on Court Street
Distinct loss of enthusiasm noted as spring fashion vies with Christmas bills. The first violet halts in press, while diligent fishermen seek lowly gieworms and young men sport red neckties and hose. Court Street eyes bloom as love sick couples perform, and spring millinery accounts roll in as Dad settles Christmas bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Street
Dad
Republican gerry mander bill backed in Senate committee
The Republican gerry mander bill was recommended for passage today as a substitute for the Price bill by the Senate Federal Relations committee in Columbus. The measure aims to boost Republican representation in Ohio’s delegation to the National House, potentially adding three seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
National House
Senate Federal Relations
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Color for Many Fabrics
Advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as a simple cold water tint and permanent color for lingerie silks ribbons splits waists dresses coats stockings sweaters draperies and more. Each 15 cent package includes easy directions and a note to tell the druggist material type wool silk linen cotton or mixed. A 35 cent price point is shown with pharmacist guarantee.
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Nelsonville News Digest OF Today
Nelsonville High School
NETS
A. M. Bittner
Hyperion Club
Marietta
Loor House
Food Center
Big City
West
the Cline Pharmacy
Senate
Mellon
Michigan
Charles P. Stewart
Messenger
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Girls’ Glee Club
Ohio U
Blue Bird
Mundew'’S Bakery
Glouster, O
Fletcher
DR. Pierce
Golden
Envalide
Buffalo, N. Y
Nelsonville Cash Market Dew Hotel
Athens County
Nelsonvill
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