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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1929

Page

3

Nelsonville Prohibition Inspector H. A. Lines Quits

H A Lines of Nelsonville resigns from state prohibition service effective April 1 after nine years, with ten southern Ohio counties in his jurisdiction. J C Yates also resigns. rumors of enforcement changes accompany a push to retain Ipsnector Sinks.

Nelsonville H. A. Lines State Prohibition Service Ohio State Department J. C. Yates Ichiel Yates Buchtel Athens Trecking Meigs Vinton Inspector Lines

Sommers Rites Held For Harriet Pauline Sommers

Funeral services for Harriet Pauline Sommers were conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. at the residence of her daughter on Poplar Street with Rev. Alvey Howard and Rev. G W Hoffman presiding. Burial followed at Greenlawn. out-of-town attendees included Z E Bridge family N S Cook and spouses of Columbus Will Bridge and Douglas Lewis from New Marshfield and Floodwood residents Margaret England Zoe McCollister and Mrs George Gabriel from The Plains.

Will Bridge New Marshfield Frank and Douglas Lewis Margaret England Zoe McCollister Floodwood George Gabriel the Plains

Funeral services for Paul McCray in Nelsonville

Funeral services for 10 year old Paul McCray son of Mr and Mrs Carl McCray will be held Wednesday at 1 30 PM at the Latter Day Saints Church Jackson Street burial in Athens.

Nelsonville Paul McCray Carl “McCray Poplar Street Latter Day Saints Jackson Street Athens

Happy Hollow P T A Meeting Planned for March 28

The Happy Hollow P T A will meet at the school Thursday evening March 28 with Mrs O C Bird of Athens as featured guest. A musical program will follow by a social hour with refreshments. Members and friends are urged to attend.

Happy Hollow P. T. A Happy Hollow’ Parent- Teacher Association O. C. Bird Athens

Pre-Easter Services At Independent Moliness Church

Evening services this week at the Independent Moliness Church announced. The Rev and Mrs Robertson conduct the services. Birthday dinner at Ashm Avenue honored Williard Simington. Guests included Mr and Mrs Williard Simington and daughter Kathleen, and Mr and Mrs Carl Starkey.

Sam Starkey Ashm Avenue Williard Simington Williard Simington J Kathleen Carl Starkey

Bridge Party At Fayette Street Home

Mrs H D Krieg hosted a bridge party with two tables at her Fay idtie Street home Saturday evening Ceci Shafer won the high score trophy Luncheon was served during the evening.

H. D. Krieg Fayidtie Street Ceci Shafer

666 and Prescription for Golds

A fragment notes 666 linked to remedies for fever and malaria and mentions speed in a comedic context. The readable text is sparse but frames a mix of medical hints and a quick humor cue.

Big April 19 carnival planned by Nelsonville schools

Nelsonville officials announce a combined athletic carnival band concert and public wedding on Friday April 19. The event features booths Japanese novelties post office packages and various foods with proceeds aiding school athletic debt. A two reel comedy and gymnastic acts will play in the auditorium along with a public wedding tentatively set for 10 30 p m.

Nelsonville

Doanville pupils post perfect attendance for March

Doanville Schools Room 2 third and fourth grades report a 100 percent attendance record for March. Names listed include Bertha Hoskins Aud rey Cable Lillian Coon Florence Hutchinson Lucille Six Helen Schackert Mary Jean Nixon Mary Ellen Covert Arretta Warren Mary Koon Phyllis Thompson James Warren George Hunley Glenford Withem Charles Thompson William Thomas Earl Carpenter Andrew Loudner Bobby Blair Charles Powell and others.

Nelsonville Doanville Bertha Hoskins Audrey Cable Lillian Coon Florence Hutchinson Lucille Six Helen Schackert Mary Jean Nixon Mary Ellen Covert Arretta Warren Mary Koon Phyllis Thompson James Warren George Hunley Glenford Withem Charles Thompson William Thomas Earl Carpenter Andrew Loudner Bobby Blair Charles Powell

Delta Gamma Mu Plans Initiation Banquet in Athens

The Delta Gamma Mu journalism fraternity met in The Athens Messenger Office to plan an initiation banquet for Wednesday April 3 and to discuss new member intake and a paper criticism program with Ohio University’s Journalism Department. The April 21 meeting will feature H E C Rowe of the Ohio Newspaper Association as guest. Sigma Rho sorority will be invited.

Delta Gamma Mu Athens Messenger Ohio University H. E. C. Rowe Ohio Newspaper Association Sigma Rho

Don’t Let That Cold Turn Into Flu

Warns that a cold can develop into flu pneumonia or grippe. Recommends Musterole on congested areas to relieve symptoms, noting it uses pure mustard oil camphor and menthol to stimulate circulation. Describes a warm tingling then cooling sensation as relief begins.

Ames Bern Rural School District Board Organized

The Ames Bern Rural School District Board of Education held its first meeting and organized on Monday with all members present except E C Glass whose resignation was accepted. Delbert A. Ogg was elected to fill the Bern Township vacancy. Officers named are Robert V. King president O E Woolley vice president and Bert Kuhns clerk. A bond issue for a new high school will be submitted for vote with plans contract ongoing. The district will vote as one unit to meet a 55 percent requirement per district.

Ames Bern Amesville National Bank Amesville H- R. McVay

Tree Fire Near Standpipe Lines Athens Calls

A dead poplar on Forest Street 250 feet below the city standpipe burned after leaves were raked and piled on it. Fire Chief Edward Laughlin said leaves caused the trunk to ignite. Most of the tree was destroyed. No injuries or major damage reported.

Forest Street City Athens Frances Maxwell Edward R. Laughlin Ott Hoisington East State Street

Ely's Cream Balm for Nasal Relief

An old advertisement promotes Ely's Cream Balm as a fast acting antiseptic for nasal congestion. It claims the cream penetrates air passages of the head to clear germ laden mucus and soothe inflamed membranes within one minute.

William Sharp Fined For Possessing Liquor

William Red Sharp of Chestnut Street was fined 300 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to possessing intoxicating liquor. Acting Police Chief George Bateman stated officers found one pint and one and a half pint bottles at Sharp's home.

Nelsonville William “Red” Sharp Chestnut Street L. J. Kerle George Bateman Sharp Charles Jenkins Elmer Dennis Neliganville Dennis Bateman

Local visitors and returns noted in Columbus region

Miss Hyla Hoerrold visited Columbus on business Tuesday. Miss Helen Reynolds returned to Columbus after visiting her mother and family there. Mr and Mrs Charles Runnion came back from Zanesville where they spent months. Red Newman returned to Wallbridge after visiting relatives here. Mrs P H Clifford Mrs Mary Clifford and sons Leo and Cecil of Corning visited Mr and Mrs Earl Baker Sunday.

Frank Sterling Donald Shafer Joe Shafer Columbus Ralph Eliott Athens Ben Dawley Kathleen Barrows George Barrows James Powell Hemlock D. EB. Mandry Wheeling W. Va K. H. McCorkle Tom Schenz Wellston Henry Schenz Alvin Lamb Little Daughter Ray Lamb Joe Figgins Father Owens Father Byrnes Newark Bob Wright Haydenville Frank Benson W. H. Cann Mary Etta Lancaster Father Barnahan W. Gadbury Walter Buckeye Lake Hyla Hoerrold Helen Reynolds Charles Runnion Zanesville Red” Newman Wallbridge P. H. Clifford Mary. Clifford and Sons Leo and Cecil Corning Earl Baker

Box and Pie Social at Kimberly School

York Grange sponsors a box and pie social to be held Thursday evening March 25 at the Kimberly school. The public is invited to attend.

York Grange Kimberly School

American Legion Meeting at Glenford Post Tonight

The Glenford Dugan Post of the American Legion holds its regular meeting this evening at 7 30 at the Legion Home. The executive committee will also meet as scheduled.

American Legion Glenford Dugan Legion

Benefit Bridge and Euchre Night by St. Andrews Church

The first in a series of fundraiser bridge and euchre parties will be held Tuesday evening April 2 at Parish Hall. Ladies of St. Andrew's Church announce the event to support church programs.

St. Andrew's Church

Minstrel Fashion Plates Rehearsals Announced by Elks

First rehearsal for Minstrel Fashion Plates to be presented by the Elks will be held this evening with performances planned for Thursday and Friday April 11 and 12.

The Elks

Man Fined After A Pool Room Raid

A county raid on a Millfield pool room leads to the arrest of Clarence Stem on possession of liquor. Stem pleads guilty and is fined 100 dollars plus costs, and jailed in default of payment. officers recovered a pint of whisky.

Millfield Clarence Stem Stem Court of Justice of the Peace Carl H. Porter Athens County William Williams Wayne Wingett Wilson Ator Harry Dalton Guy Carpenter Ator Dalton Stemn

Music Students To Give First Recital at Ohio U

Ten students from Ohio University School of Music will perform the first recital of the second semester Wednesday at 4 PM in Music Hall Auditorium. The program features Beethoven, Saint-Saens, Handel, Chopin, Ponce Heifetz, and other works performed by pianists, sopranos, violinists, and an organist.

School of Music Ohio University Music Hall Beethoven Catherine Dando Protheroe Sybella Burness Candoo Saint-Saens Kenneth Buckman Weber Mildred Maston Handel Alice Williams H. A. Matthews Velma Young Chopin del’ Acqua

Kappa Sigma Pi Plans Joint Meeting With Pi Beta Phi

Kappa Sigma Pi will hold a joint meeting with Pi Beta Phi at 6 oclock Thursday night in the Presbyterian Church. A girls served meal is planned. Boys planning to attend should notify President Will Cooper at once per Chaplain Co D Giauque.

Kappa Sigma Pi Pi Beta Phi Presbyterian Church Will Cooper Co. D. Giauque

Dare's Mentha Elixir for Stomach Distress Claims

An advertisement promises instant relief from indigestion and gastritis for pets and people with a spoonful of this elixir. It asserts thousands testify to its efficacy and offers a money back guarantee through any druggist if it fails to help.

Dare Sands

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