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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1928

Page

3

That's That musical comedy at Glenford Duncan post

NILSONVILLE March 24 Under the auspices of Glenford Dugan post American Legion a musical comedy That's That in two party will be presented at the high school auditorium Monday and Tuesday evenings with a children's matinee Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The play centers at Palm Beach Florida with attractive costumes and scenery. Principals include Aspen Tankel Bily Rhodes Louise Johnson Margaret Martin Max Bowers Tom West Jack White Ann Morrell Oris Smith Mary Mecuns Martin Hart Raymond Ruane Charlotte Usher Uelen Devol Margaret Scott Mary Cranmer.

Nilsonville Glenford Dugan Post American Legion Palm Beach Florida Aspen Jack White Ann Morrell Oris Smith Mary Mecuns Martin Hart Raymond Ruane Charlotte Usher Uelen Devol Margaret Scott Mary Cranmer

Petition seeks proper coal freight rates across Ohio

More than 2000 signatures in Nelsonville area support a U S Congress petition urging fair railroad freight charges for coal shipments to equalize Ohio coal with that from other states. The drive is led by Rev Otto Gelsen Shawnee and others amid a lengthy social section reporting local visits and gatherings.

Wnelsonville Tiwo Congress of the United States Ohio Otto Gelsen Shawnee J. M. Hyde Delaware Thomas Murphy Yidward Paul Jeathleen Leona Gabriel Aliss Margaret Masuro C. G Sheppard Fom Martha Sheppard Harry Luington James Aneppard Orrin Thacher Columbus Cheries Lowden Amos Ailes

Special Meeting Planned by Woman's Community Club

Kolsonville reports a special meeting at Mrs. M. P. Qohllinger's Chestnut street home on Monday evening April 2. Mayor L. J. Eberle will speak and a sandwich supper will be served at 6 o'clock. All women of the city interested in the normal clean up are urged to attend.

Social notes sew quilt blocks and club gatherings

The Faithful Martha class of the M. D. Sunday school will meet at Mrs. C. D. Shafer's home Monday at 7 PM to sew quilt blocks. Members should bring needles thread thimbles and bright cloth pieces. Other notes mention Woman's Relief coins meeting at 7 PM in the oO hall and a bridge dinner with three tables hosted by Mrs. F. E. S. McCune and Mrs. Acomb.

Martha M. D C. D. Shafer Ann Morgan Logan C. B. Acomb FE. S. McCune Anbert Tryde

LNPERTAINS BRIDGE CLUB Men WIH! Friday eve ning play and guests

The LNPERTAINS Bridge Club entertained members Friday evening with dinner at six. Guests included Mrs Howard Musser Delaware Mrs Walter Mechem and Mrs U J Kessinger Miss Marble Toston led high club score and Vera Musser was high for the guest.

Lnpertains Bridge Club Fruday Boar Howard Musser Delware Walter Mechem U. J. Kessinger Marble Toston Vera Musser

Mrs Roegge Improves After Home Operation at Adams Street

Nelsonville March 24 Mrs WH Roegge who recently underwent an operation at her home on Adams street is much improved. Mrs Clara Fisher who cared for Mrs Roegge has returned to her duties at Mt Carmel hospital.

Nougge Nelsonville WH Roegge Adams Street Clara Fisher Roegge Mt. Carmel Hospital

Nine Cent Gasoline For Athens

An invention promises to halve gasoline costs with test results claiming a gallon yields 9 miles per car. It pledges stronger power and quicker pickup while reducing carbon buildup, with J & Oliver of Milwaukee seeking local exclusive territories and offering a $5,000 commission for qualified agents.

Ghherd J & Oliver N. P Bird Milwaukia Adv

Doanville School Attendance Poised Near Perfect

Nelsonville headline reports March attendance at Doanville schools with 99.5 percent average for seven months. All grades show full turnout except second grade girls and eighth grade boys. About 60 pupils plan summer gardens under Superintendent Chappel with onion sets and peas to be distributed to prepared plots. Also notes La Love Jr returning home from Christ Hospital Cincinnati after weeks of treatment.

Nelsonville Doanville Chappel la Love, Jr Christ Hospital Cinawoatl

Relief Headquarters Moved Within City and Activities Consolidated

Relief headquarters shifted this week from the Dik's building Fayetts and Hocking streets to the Patton building on West Washington, with two rooms for offices and supply storage. Districts five and six in the Corningfield area merged under Lt Thompson in charge. about 5,500 meals and 7,560 pieces of clothing issued March 1–15 valued at 14,541.07 dollars. No adults clothing issued. Rev Lloyd Evans invites officers and men to Presbyterian services, with special services planned if needed. Road conditions hinder transport. a five ton tractor from W Merrill, state highway department, Marietta, is noted.

Lionville N National Guard Dik's Fayetts Hocking Streets Patton West Washington Street Corningfield Finc Thompson W. Merrill State Highway Department Marietta Lloyd Evans Presbyterian Church

Letters Thanking Bird Man and Asking for Prizes and Picture

Readers from Virginia Kealing to Doris send thanks for prizes and request Bird Man photographs while asking for information about the starling bird. The notes mention liaison with biology instructors Prof A W Bocitcher and Walter Porter at China University and describe birds colored by children, with starling noted as plentiful this year.

Bird Man Liafrinna Cable Belle Bryson Luhrig Virginia Lee Kealing Welson-scoter Doris Hetler Ruth Ralph Nelsonville F A. W. Bociticher Walter Porter China Juniversity Virginius

Children color birds and win prizes at Nelsonville school

Readers from Nelsonville and nearby write of coloring bird pictures for The Bird Man contest. Students, led by Musa Harel Raber, share notes of practice, honor mentions, and pride in schooling as they strive for a 190 percent room and prize recognition.

Tomble Musa Harel Raber Miss Habers Miss Baber Alice jMechem Nelsonville Tony Sheppard Jetter Tama Uttle Ioan Rene Iss Linton Jack Riley Feu Wren Marthn Ailton Jane Lull Nelsonvine Lima Reed Tan Maiy Alia McKibben Tom Glavin Violet Wolfe Miss Reynolds Hane Nelsonvilla Trzai Beth Cope Rodney Lars Lirsrott Nelson- Mille Foamy Gladya Bowers Robert Springer West School Garth Lightfoot Maren Tain Ostar Hartley

Light musical comedy to be given April 11

In Welstonville Nelsonville high school trains Pickles a light three act musical comedy for April 11 in the high school auditorium. The 60 person cast features singers and actors under Miss Margaret Williamson. Set in Vienna the plot follows Jonas Pennington, June Pennington and others as a carnival reveals twists. Lady Vivian seeks her missing daughter and a scheme by Kinski is thwarted.

Welsonville Nelsonville High’ School Crekcs Hans Maier Warvelprarter Harry Voet Bootsa Ann Morrett Captain Kinshi Detective Bureau of Vienna Clarence Huddy Burnstt Rumst Kinskis Faith July Orsca Mary J. Bowers Burge Jonas VF Pennington Tune Jones Pennington Peter Tiper Vickles Vivian Lady Vivian Arthur Crefont June Pennington Visione Wkinshi Homa Nona

Y M G A NOTES From W L H

The weekly Y M G A notes report two gym classes with Gloucester boys, two grade school games, 24 class periods, and strong attendance in business and giant junior classes. A planned Saturday hike may replace a class, marble signups, and grade school thick meet practice are set. Reading is encouraged, with growing library use and new books promised.

Glouater Hoth Businessmen Gladdés

Source of Great Liquor Quantity Believed Found

Beavertown raid ends with officers reporting source of liquor supply. El A Sines, Jy C. Yates, and Albert Yates say 450 gallons destroyed, 203 barrels smashed, seven arrests, and warrants issued for others. Most stills along the highway. about 60 farms in settlement. Also note Northampton England reports no drunkenness cases for a year.

Nelsonville Beavertown Washington County Prohibition Jy C. Yates Albert Yates Ohio River iMonroe iSmnes Sines

Funeral services for James C. Swan set for Sunday

Funeral services for James C Swan who died Friday noon will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 oclock in Long Bottom with Reverend Chatley pastor of the Christian church in charge Friends may call at the home 1374 West State Street until noon Sunday

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