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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1934
Page
3
A strong earthquake shock was felt today on the southern coast of the Corinthian Gulf, centered offshore with potential damage unknown as reports come in. Local authorities urged precaution while seismic activity continues to be monitored.
The Bugle Corps of Glenford American Legion will perform in Glouster next Sunday for a district Fraternal Order meeting with six musical groups. Ward W Hamm, directing, has arranged additional appearances in Marietta Nelsonville and Murray City. All corps members and color bearers should report in uniform at the Legion building at noon for the trip.
George Dille 63 well known Nelsonville citizen and businessman died about 10 pm Thursday at his home 727 Walnut Street after a year long heart ailment. Born June 16 1871 he lived in Nelsonville 30 years and ran a grocery in East End. Survived by widow Mary L Sommers and daughter Ada Conrad Columbus. Funeral Sunday 2 pm Warren Funeral Home East Washington Street with Rev Rothrock and Rev Shearer. Burial Green Lawn.
The Nelsonville Brooks Shoes volleyball team defeated Ohio University at Ohio Gym Thursday night in a five game match. They will depart for the State tourney in Columbus Saturday morning at 7 o'clock, with drawings at 9:30 and games starting at 10 o'clock.
Nelsonville reports the Class No 21 meeting of the Methodist Church scheduled for Monday night March 26 has been postponed to April 2.
Mrs. Ralph Orr of Granville is visiting her sister, Misa Freda Smith, as the two sisters share time together in a familial gathering.
The horoscope warns of routine affairs with poor progress and potential losses from loans or investments. It advises cautious handling of finances, protective resource management, and notes a child born today may be indulgent unless trained. Nativity highlights Andrew Mellon.
Miss Viola Fell of the Athens County health office spoke at the Buchtel P T A meeting, outlining the health department’s growth. Dentists' donations funded care for many needy children this year, and 22 teeth were extracted or filled since the investigation in Buchtel. She urged parents notified for eye or tonsil issues to seek help next week to secure possible health department support.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Skiver of Haydenville announce the birth of a daughter, Barbara Ellen, born at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Mundy in this city on Wednesday, March 21.
Nelsonville report says W. B. A Juniors were entertained Thursday night by hostesses Alice and Lauree Durkey. After a short business session, lunch was served to 14 members.
In Nelsonville Troop 51 announces new enrollments after a recent drive. Mil lard Poole and Rich ard Dolman completed tenderfoot tests. Scoutmaster Bob Smith leads. Junior Patrol youths include Percy Oakley and others. Rev. Coulter to speak at 7 PM tonight.
Joe Evans wins the Nelsonville pool tournament at John Owens pool parlor after rounds where he defeated Ralph Bols and Max Wolf and beat John Evans in the final with a score of 28 to 0. A buddy tournament is announced to start next week.
Funeral services for Walter Johnson will be held Saturday at 10 o clock at Asbury Church conducted by Rev. Robert Ossman. Burial will follow in Asbury Cemetery.
Milo C. Stalder reports the first spring gardening in Chauncey with a planting of one half bushel of potatoes on St Patrick’s Day. The note highlights early agricultural activity in the village.
In Oak Grove Mr. and Mrs Vaughn Foughty and sons with Michael Ely attended Nelsonville church Tuesday night. Mrs Ossie Howard visited Mrs Glada Parsons and Mrs William Hartman Tuesday. Earnest Wachenschwang and family from Lancaster visited Sunday evening. Mrs William Hartman attended Nelsonville church Sunday. Mrs Madge Foughty Anna Parsons Betty Foughty and Filo Parsons visited Estella Cagg at Conn et Tuesday, quilting the day.
Washington March 23 The comptroller of the currency today called upon all national banks to report their condition as of March 5.
A promotional column promotes Phillips Milk of Magnesia tablets or liquid to treat acid stomach headaches and stomach pains after eating. It claims the small daily dosage neutralizes acidity, relieves after meal discomfort, and reduces fatigue. It urges buyers to insist on the genuine Phillips product.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe each small tablet as the equivalent of ten Genuine of hillips milk product units, indicating a measurement or dosing reference in an old catalog.
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