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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1925

Page

3

Moyal Women of Christian Church Hold Social Meet

Nelsonville March 27 The Loyal Woman's class of the Christian church held its annual meeting with 48 members and three visitors. Officers elected were President Mrs Samuel Starkey First Vice President Mrs Allie Dilcher Second Vice President Mrs Charles Barron Secretary Mrs Charles McManaway Treasurer Mrs Clarence White. The program featured songs readings humorous pieces and papers on study and attendance. A social hour followed with blue and gold colors in refreshments.

Nelsonville Loyal Woman's Class of the Christian Church Lydia Johnson Samuel Starkey Allie Dilcher Charles Barron Charles McManaway Clarence White George Coope Ruth Fleck Mac Manaway Howearth

Two Get Fines in Mayor Lax's Court

In Nelsonville on March 27 James Naughton pleaded guilty to intoxication before Mayor Lax and was fined 25 dollars plus costs. John Day of Buchtel faced charges of making menacing threats and, pleading guilty, was fined 5 dollars plus costs. James Pickett Jr. charged with possession of liquor has a court appearance scheduled, with a not guilty plea noted and a contested case expected.

Nelsonville James Naughton Lax John Day Buchtel James Pickett,Jr Pickett

Mrs Gilbert Lewis Shower Honoree in Nelsonville

A lavender and white themed miscellaneous shower honored bride Mrs Gertrude Roberts in Nelsonville at sister in law Mrs Guy Millholland’s home. Guests toasted the bride and presented gifts at a two course luncheon with dainty tables. Attending were Mrs Fred Roberts Mrs Cora Davis Mrs Harry Runion Mrs William Young Mrs Mis Wemsley Mrs Frank Johnson Mrs Orlando Millholland Mrs Lou Corwin and the hostess.

Nelsonville Gilbert Lewis Gertrude Roberts Guy Millholland Millholland Lewis Fred Roberts Cora Davis Harry Runion William Young Mis. Wemsley Frank Johnson Orlando Millholland Lou Corwin

Nelsonville To Run Two Theatres Alternate Spring Schedule

Nelsonville resumes a two theatre rotation for spring and summer. Beginning next week the Pas time shows its regular program while the Majestic opens. The following week the Majestic shows while the Pas time closes. Both theatres will operate Saturday afternoons and evenings.

Nelsonville Moving Picture Majestic

Officers Chosen by Aid Society

The Ladies Aid society of the Presbyterian church met Thursday afternoon and elected officers: President Mrs. Lou Rice. First Vice President Mrs. C. C. Sharp. Secretary Mrs. L. R. Kelch. Treasurer Mrs. C. E. Weltzheimer. Chairman Executive Board Mrs. Charles Myers. Assistant Chairman Executive Board Mrs. Maria Creighton.

Nelsonville Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church Ou Rice C. C. Sharp L. R. Kelch C. E. Weltzheimer Charles Myers Maria Creighton

Nelsonville Personal Notes Highlight Local Visits

Co D Shafer visited Columbus on a business trip Thursday. Mr. and Mrs C A Stover spent Wednesday in Columbus. Mrs Will Roegge and son Clarence, Mrs Therman Frazee and daughter were in Athens on business Thursday. Mr Alden Stilson and wife from Chicago arrive Saturday to visit Dr and Mrs J M Hyde with Mr Stilson staying through Sunday and wife extending her visit.

Nelsonville Personals Co D. Shafer Columbus C. A. Stover Will Roegge Clarence Therman Frazee Athens

Welch and locals attend Columbus events

Dr and Mrs C E Welch spend a few days in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Jack Pritchard attended the Music Box Revue in Columbus Thursday night. Mr and Mrs D F Shafer of Columbus are visiting here for several days. Mr and Mrs Noah Fillinger were in Columbus Thursday and attended the Music Box Revue at the Hartman.

C. E. Welch Columbus Jack Pritchard D. F. Shafer Noah _ Fillinger the Hartman

Local visit notes from Sand Run and Kimberly

Mrs Ellen Powell and son Van of Sand Run visit daughter Mrs Jessie Bircher. Mrs Nan Kinsey remains home after ice fall and shoulder injury. Mr and Mrs Joseph Quinlan of Columbus return after visiting Kimberly relatives. William Farms and Bob Hatfield visit Colum bus. I Johnson employed in Columbus spends weekend with family. Mrs George Tolliver and daughter visit her father John Anderson. Esther Farms and Pearl Breeze spend Sunday at Floodwood.

Ellen Powell Van Sand Run Jessie Bircher Nan Kinsey Joseph Quinlan Columbus Kimberly William Farms Bob Hatfield I. Johnson George Tolliver John Anderson Esther Farms Pearl Breeze Floodwood

Shafer and Kelly Host N. H. S. Teams in Nelsonville

Ce cil Shafer and Harry Kelly entertained the N. H. S. boys and girls basketball squads with coaches Mr Stoltz and Miss Weidner Superintendent Crawford Principal Horton Rev Lloyd Evans and George Stuart at the Colonial. A chicken dinner was served at six with scarlet and gray decor and miniature basketball favors for twenty four attendees.

Nelsonville Cecil Shafer Harry Kelly Stoltz Weidner Crawford Horton Lloyd Evans George Stuart

Missionary Society meeting at Presbyterian church

Mrs. Elizabeth Cooley hosted the Missionary Society Thursday afternoon. Mrs. H. D. Krieg and Mrs. C. E. Weltzheimer presented fine papers. The year’s program was introduced and approved.

Elizabeth Cooley Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church H. D. Krieg C. E. Weltzheimer

Lowe and Amos Families Welcome Newborns

Mr and Mrs Elmer Lowe announce the birth of a daughter on Wednesday night. The same evening Mr and Mrs Archie Amos welcomed a son. Both families reside in the community.

Nelsonville Elmer Lowe Archie Amos

Ten most popular words in business letters tell tale

Salina Kansas report notes Mrs. Invy Monk Cole head of the typing department at Kansas Wesleyan College states the ten most popular words in business correspondence are the the and of a I to if that you and for.

Salina Kas

Hay Wagon Fire After Road Block Incident

In Leavenworth Kansas a farmer blocking a road with a hay wagon prompted an autoist to fling a lit match into the load. The hay and wagon were destroyed by fire with the circumstances of the confrontation noted.

Leavenworth, Kas

Parole Granted in Niles Riots Sentence

Judge James S S Thomas of Portsmouth sentenced Joe Jennings to one year in the state penitentiary for the Niles riot of November 1 last year and then granted parole.

Soldier gains sock choice and soap tasting privilege

In San Francisco on March 27 the Presidio announced new soldier privileges. Enlisted men may select their own socks from cotton or wool varieties, replacing climate based allocations. A later decree adds soap tasting by army cooks, with unclear who performs the tasting.

San Francisco Presidio of Uncle Sam San Francisco Presidio Emacs K. P

Hollister Mine 266 Closes Indefinitely in Ohio Valley

Mine 266 of The Ohio Collieries Co. at Hollister will shut down for an indefinite period. Only mines 281 at Modoc and 255 at Drydock remain in operation in the valley, with Congo mines also closed. All workers except the superintendent and mine boss are laid off. insurance rules require one employee on site at all times. The Logan miners convention has ordered that mines operated by leased or co operative schemes cease by March 31 until officers approve continuance.

Glouster Ohio Collieries Co Hollister Modoc Congo Sugar Creek Logan S.S S.S.S

Co-op Mines Closed Pending Inspection Order

Glouster news reports a local move ordering co op mines to close until an inspection is completed. The union will review books and leases in the near future, per March 27 coverage.

Union

Davis Funeral Sunday in Glouster

Funeral services for Mrs. C. H. Davis will be held Sunday at 10 a.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Porterfield. Burial is planned at Wolfe Creek cemetery.

Achauer Prepares Lakeside Cottage for Summer Use

B F Achauer spends several days at his Lakeside Park cottage tidying the property for upcoming summer use.

B. F. Achauer Lakeside Park

Ozarks Illiterate Farmer Subscribes $3000 to MO Building Fund

In Columbia Missouri a farmer who cannot read or write signed a $3000 check with an X to donate to the University of Missouri Building Fund. The item notes Dutchman’s breeches as an early spring flower containing poison harmful to cattle.

Columbia, Mo Ozarks University of Missouri Building Fund

Mental condition of woman probed in Ohio case

Dr. J S Tierney a Cleveland psychoanalyst found Mrs Martha Wise sane though mentally subnormal after examining the Hardcrabble poisoner of her mother aunt and uncle The expert notes she understands right from wrong and claims she confessed to arsenic poisonings in the neighborhood and arson of barns and outhouses Prosecutor Seymour may drop insanity proceedings and keep her from an institution until normal court process.

Medina J. S. Tierney Cleveland Martha Wise Joseph Seymour Grand Jury

Legislature to reconvene for tax measures in extra session

Charleston reports that legislative leaders expect an extra session in late summer or early autumn to consider tax measures based on reliable sources.

Charleston W. Va

Widow Fatally Burned in Home

Wheeling West Virginia March 27 Mrs Sarah Abercrombie died after flames from a coal fire engulfed her clothing within moments her daughter Sarah 14 rushed to help and was badly burned The widow of a miner killed four years ago in a local mine accident faced the blaze with tragedy.

Wheeling W. Va Sarah Abercrombie Sarah

Moving pictures aid treatment in Swedish hospitals

Swedish hospitals for the insane use moving pictures to treat patients and report the method helps effect cures. The same approach is adopted in tuberculosis sanatoriums to aid recovery.

Stock Holm

Kidney Health Advice and Himalayan Mapping Plans

When back pain signals kidney trouble the advice promotes harmless salt laxatives to flush kidneys, urging high water intake and Jad Salts to stimulate kidney activity. It notes kidneys filter blood and remove waste, suggests physician exams twice yearly, and mentions plans to map the Himalaya Mountains from airplanes.

Himalaya Mountains

Legion commander may be temporary missing in Indianapolis

In Indianapolis on March 26 the American Legion faces a possible temporary leadership gap as the National Press Club in Washington, D. C. posts a strategic move affecting their commander.

Indianapolis Ind American Legion National Press Club Washington D. C

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Nelsonville News Digest OF Today Moyal Women OF Christian Church Mrs AID Kimberly News Shafer and Kelly Missionary Society Mile. Fernande Paris Gloutier News Sunday Creek For All AIDS Hamburg Bologna Oxford Nunn-Bush Smith Smart Shoes Boots OPAL Ohio House Hocking Valley Railroad Interstate Commerce Commission Tritipp Simmons The Battery & Electric Co Erie Steden Stoans Liniment Nelsonville, O F L. Preston Co East Side
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