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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1928

Page

3

Musical Play Presented by Post of Legion in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville on March 27 a two act musical comedy That’s That was staged at the high school auditorium under the American Legion. The plot, set in Palm Beach Florida, follows lifesaver Kenneth Jones and his romance with Eloise Reswick whom he saves from drowning. Humor roles by Mickey Sullivan and Mamie Rimer from the Bowery add charm. songs, scenery and costumes praised. The show will be repeated tonight.

Nelsonville American Legion Palm Beach Florida Kenneth Jones Lifesaver Eloise Reswick Mickey Sullivan Mamie Rimer Bowery

P T A Plans Clean-Up Drive for Nelsonville

Nelsonville citizens join a women’s community club led effort to improve school buildings. discussion centers on grass seed painting fences bright posters and window shades with a practical plan to involve students and school board members.

Nelsonville

Luncheon Planned by Father Class for PTA Conven tion

The Christian church group will host a luncheon in connection with the Southeast District PTA convention set for April 6 in this city. Local women should call Mrs. Carl Coakley to reserve seats. The meeting runs 10 a.m. to about 4 p.m. A varied program is planned.

Nelsonville the Christian Carl Coakley

Wave and Sheen Promise Easy Hollywood Waves

The speaker touts Wave and Sheen as a simple method to create undulating hair waves. A weekly sham pooling, dampening with the product, and a timed setting achieve soft waves. buyers are urged to try a 75 cent bottle and many claim natural results.

Marcel

Methodist Church Reopens After Repairs

The main auditorium of the Methodist church reopened for regular services last Sunday after extensive repairs. Large crowds attended both morning and evening services and several hundred members took Holy Communion. The first floor and remodeled Sunday school rooms are planned to be ready by next Sunday. The pastor Rev. Ed L. Morrell praised youth participation. Dr and Mrs Ira P Berry gave an illustrated Passion Play lecture drawing wide interest.

Nelsonville Methodist Church Ed L. Morrell Ira P. Berry

Presbyterian Church Annual Congregational Meeting

The Presbyterian church schedules its annual congregational meeting for Wednesday evening in the church parlors. A 6 o'clock dinner prepared by group leaders welcomes all members before a business session with year reports organization reports and officer elections. Three elders two deacons a board of trustees and church treasurer will be elected.

Nelsonville The Presbyterian Church

Local residents travel and fall ill spread across Columbus

Mrs Huffman and family spent the weekend at Sparkshoro. Mrs Jones went to Mercy hospital Columbus for treatment. J H McDowell is seriously ill at his son R McDowell’s home where he has lived 11 years. Mrs Stuart left for St Paul after visiting her mother Mrs Baird. Mrs Merz visits Columbus a few days. Mrs Stocklin, Mrs Long, and J W Scott were in Columbus today. Cc C Sharp was in Columbus today.

Sylvester Jones Mercy Hospital Columbus J. H. McDowell R. McDowell W. J. Stuart St. Paul Minn Julia Baird Pete Merz J. J. Stocklin H. J. Long Southern Hotel J. W. Scott Cc. C. Sharp

P. T. A. To Meet at Happy Hollow School

Happy Hollow Parent-Teacher Association will hold a meeting Friday at 1 oclock. President William Altman will lead. Pupils will perform a program with vocal and violin selections by Irma Sanders Len Stephenson Lewis Ankel Webb Conners. Oral Daugherty will speak. Refreshments follow.

Nelsonville Happy Hollow Parent-Teacher Association William Altman Irma Sanders Len Stephenson Lewis Ankel Webb Conners Oral Daugherty

Three Are Fined For Reckless Driving And Intoxication

Oscar C. Beuhler pleaded guilty to reckless driving before Mayor L. J. Eberle and was fined 10 dollars plus costs. He is chief mechanic at the O. N. G. garage. Pearl Keplar of this city and William Finn of Deanville pleaded guilty to intoxication and were fined 10 dollars plus costs each.

Nelsonville Oscar C. Beuhler L. J. Eberle Beuhler Pearl Keplar William Finn Deanville

Powell and Paulus Families Attend Ottawa Funeral

Nelsonville residents Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Powell and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Paulus of Lakewood traveled to Ottawa Ohio on Monday to attend the funeral of D. M. Powell, the uncle of Mr. Powell.

Nelsonville L. R. Powell This City Herbert Paulus Lakewood Ottawa Ohio

Missionary Society to Convene at Mrs Kessinger’s Home

The Presbyterian Missionary Society will meet Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of Mrs. E J Kessinger.

The Presbyterian Missionary Society E. J. Kessinger

W. B. A. Plans Birthday Dinner at Regular Meeting

The W. B. A. will hold a birthday dinner during its regular meeting on Wednesday evening.

Local Residents Attend Visits and Minor Car Collision

Mrs Lee Campbell and children left for Rockbridge to join her husband who works there. Mr and Mrs Vester Kinsey visited Kinsey parents last Tuesday. W F Becklar, ill for a time, is improving. Mr and Mrs William Davis and children attended church in Nelsonville last Thursday. Mrs William Williams was in Nelsonville Friday. Mr and Mrs Albert Brown and children spent Tuesday with Browns’ parents in Floodwood. Miles Brooks visited friends in Athens Saturday. Mrs Rosa Brown was in Nelsonville Saturday evening. Two cars collided near the Kimberly store Saturday night about 8:30, both lightly damaged with no injuries. Jess Sanbern of Athens visiting sister Mrs Brooks here Sunday. James Wolfe of Dayton visited friends Sunday. Amos Mallon of Pomeroy visited his mother. Mrs Rebecca Mallon.

Herbert Paulus Lakewood L. R. Powell James Shafer William Shafer Radium Hospital Columbus Laurelville Lancaster C. A. Stover Phil Rochester Logan L. D. Johnson Steve Holland Youngstown William Bechtold Athens E. M. Gilbert Lee Campbell Rockbridge W. F. Becklar William Davis Nelsonville Kimberly Jess Sanbern Mrs. Brooks James Wolfe Dayton

Divorce Granted On Miller Petition

Divorce granted on grounds of neglect and willful absence. Charles E Miller separated from Norma L Miller by Judge L G Worstell in Athens County Common Pleas. Petition filed for partition of real estate by Ralph T Rabe Herman Taylor and Ernest Taylor against John W Taylor as one fourth owners seeking partition or sale.

Charles E. Miller Norma L. Miller L. G. Worstell Athens County Common Pleas Court Ralph T. Rabe Herman Taylor Ernest Taylor John W. Taylor

Skit Show Brings University $1002 Share

A check for $1 002 has been turned over to Dean Irma E Voigt as the university s share of the Skit Show. Expenses will be paid and the balance divided between the Woman s league and Y W C A. Large houses filled the theater for the final performance.

Irma E. Voigt Woman's League

One Cent a Day Brings $100 a Month Policy Offer

Kansas City announces accident insurance from the National Protective Insurance Association offering $100 a month for 12 months and death benefits from 1200 to 1800 with a $3.65 annual premium. Eligible are women and children over 10. no medical exam required. 100000 policies available. Free 10 day inspection and no payment needed to review the policy.

Kansas City National Protective Insurance Association Scarritt Bidg

Death of Benjamin Bolin at 23 in Tuppers Plains

Benjamin Bolin 23 was found dead in his bed at 1 am yesterday at his Tuppers Plains home from heart disease. He leaves a three month bride, Miss Mary Munn, and parents Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bolin of Alexander township. Body to Jagers funeral parlors. service 11 am at Clarks Chapel conducted by Rev. V. Ahlbrand. Burial in church cemetery.

Benjamin Bolin Tuppers Plains Mary Munn Edward Bolin Alexander Township Jagers Clarks Chapel

All Diseases Treated by a Specialist for Men Women and Children

A late era medical notice promises treatment for catarrh stomach diseases and skin conditions. It urges readers to consult the unnamed specialist for women’s ovarian troubles and warns against risky surgical options.

Chola Earth

Doctor Specialist Offers Cure For Incurable Maladies

A fragmented notice urges readers to consult a doctor who claims to identify and treat illnesses regardless of age or duration. The message emphasizes bold claims about curing previously deemed incurable conditions and hints at personal health stakes.

Dramatics Groups Reorganized At Ohio University

Two Ohio university dramatics groups extinct in two years were reorganized this week. The Reversers club reorganized last week with officers Victor Miller president Pauline Swanson vice president and Elmo Stout secretary treasurer. National Collegiate Players honorary dramatics fraternity reorganized today with five students eligible for membership.

Ohio University Victor Miller Pauline Swanson Elmo Stout National Collegiate Players Honorary Dramatics

Zanesville Awaits Hello Happiness Musical Comedy

Interest in Zanesville for the Ohio University Comedians production Hello Happiness grows as the show arrives Wednesday. The group bills the work as its own musical comedy and excitement builds among locals.

Zanesville Ohio University

Zanesville Visit Signals Short School Program Tour

Reports from the troupe guard indicate several Zanesville men are in a company. The property and stage mat will leave Athens early tomorrow and remain Thursday. The orchestra and pany will follow to arrive in Zanesville for a brief program at Zanesville High School in the afternoon.

Zanesville Athens Zanesville High School

Deneen Blames Bombing on Chicago Criminals

Senator Deneen of Illinois said his Chicago home was bombed last night and described the act as the work of organized criminals in Chicago and Cook County aiming to retain political control. He spoke after arriving in Washington and called for action against those behind the attack.

Washington Deneen Republici#1 Illinois Chicago Cook County

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