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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1928

Page

3

In New Machine Will Be Topic of Pastor At Pres byterian Church

The Nelsonville Presbyterian service today features Rev. Lloyd Evans discussing Is sen A Machine, a topic from a Columbus debate. Evening talks on Honor. choir and organ solos frame morning and evening services. Miss Thelma Mills offers an organ recital.

Nelsonville Lloyd Evans Presbyterian Church Columbus Rabbi Varnish Clarence Darrow Lord Thelma Mills

Social notes from Nelsonville and surrounding areas

Social notes report a birthday party for Mrs Catherine Grant hosted by daughters in Nelsonville with a short program and luncheon. various church and local group meetings follow including WCTU, Methodist class, Circle of Ruth, Esther Class, and West End YF A PTA. Names include Mrs A Grant Mrs L Grant Miss Isabelle Lewis Mrs Clater and many local residents.

A. ©. Houston Lillian Grant Buchtel Havor

Nelsonville Romance Corporal Weds Local Girl

Nelsonville May 5 Corporal Joe Buehler of the National Guard stationed here on children's relief work married Miss Vivian Starling of St John Street Nelsonville. They obtained a license in Athens and were married by Justice Carl Porter. The couple will reside at 635 Parsons Avenue Columbus.

Nelsonville Joe Buehler National Guard Vivian Starling Athens Justice of Peace Carl Porter Miss Starling Arthur Starling St. John Street Corporal Buehler Parsons Avenue Columbus

Twilight Baseball League Opens With Booster Drive

The boosters' committee of the Twilight baseball league plans a May 35 opening with booster tickets to fund the league. Last season the league operated on $9 after starting with $40, covering grounds upkeep, equipment, and some medical costs. The plan emphasizes low costs, wide accessibility, and community participation, noting strong sportsmanship and economic operation. Visitors observed the busy Y M G A building with many groups meeting. the Bedford Brooklyn broadcast mentions a notable youth crusade conference addressed by Dr Cadman, to be aired Sunday at 3 p.m.

Twilght Baseball League Neighor Towne Columbus Newshors Rey Scouty Twilight League Boosters Bedford Brooklyn S&s Pat Cadman WSAT

Last relief meals served to district children

Hundreds of children and their families gathered at relief kitchens as they closed operations for the final time. Governors and aid officials were thanked as Colonel Sheltier and Adjutant General Henderson prepare a final meal and clothing figures. Nelsonville has one report of the last day of feeding on May 5.

Sheltier West Wash Per Tompkins Oral Daugherty Reef Nelsonville

Whitewash Sale Prompts Local Clean-Up Push

In many cities the clean-up drive continues with new features like a community whitewash sale. The government whitewash will be sold from a filling station across Ui street from the table hardware store at cost to encourage citizens to use it. Bring a bucket and visit Monday afternoon to scoop out the whitewash for customers. Scout drill practice report from Nelsonville notes troop members and leaders, with brief bios of Scheidere, Ferry, and others.

Jane Fred Beasley Acrosa Ui Table Hardware

Miner union speaker to address mass meeting in Shawnee

Nelsonville May S Qral Daugherty, former Hocking district president of the mineral union, will speak at a mass meeting Monday evening in the Red Men’s hall at Shawnee. A large crowd is expected. Walter Polis of Logan was the guest of Paul Weilzheimer Friday. Miss Esther Ervin of Columbus is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Ervin at week’s end.

Waster Howe Ralph Howe Columbus Claude Cramner Mary Elizabeth Wilbur Hubbins Nelson Dowler Stracke Logan Clyde Rodda Walbridge Lincoln Murphy James Coleman Colavitius Esther Christian Sunday School Beth Verity Madison Street West-End Parent-Teacher Association of the West School West Building Carl Bateman Joe Albert Barber Muriel Setington J. B. Acomb Hubert Lancaster Nelsonville May Qral Daugherty Hocking The Mineral Union Minera Red Men's Hall Shawnee Walter Polis Paul Weilzheimer Misa Esther Ervin Charles Ervin Athens O. Kiks Charles Baird Hot, Springs Ark GC. A. Stover Lillian John Cline W. F. Heaton Detroit Milch A.G. Cofton Charles E. Reynolds Carl Starkey Paul Weltzheimer Delaware Charles Ohio Wesleyan C. EB. Weltzheimers Ruth Matheny Rela Mayne Keplar Columbia

Dire Car and Horse Crash in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville on Murray City road a Ford coupe collided with a horse after the driver wandered onto the road. William Bilcote, an employee at Beasley’s garage, was driving when the horse charged the car. The horse bolted free but the coupe sustained considerable damage while Bilcote escaped serious injury.

Nelsonville William Bilcote Beasley Murray City Road Shott Duriag

Scout Recruitment Drive In Nelsonville May Six Through One

Troop No. 2 Boy Scouts led by Scout Master Lewis Dowell and staff will conduct a recruitment drive from May 6 to May 15 for boys aged 12 to 17. Applications require troop officer approval, and interviews can be conducted with any leader or troop member.

Nelsonville Boy Scouts Muader Lewis Dowell Osma Alender Gilbert Muler Ed Murphy Frances Kouri Lawrence Seibert Clifford Scott Bos Doras

Fickle Fortune to be staged by Nelsonville church troupe

The Christian Endeavor society of the Church of Christ in Nelsonville plans a three act comedy Fickle Fortune on Friday in the church auditorium. The cast includes Mrs Samuel Warren Marcelete Wallace Gloria Warren and many local residents with Mrs K H McCorkle directing. Several residents travel and visit relatives in nearby Columbus and Delaware during the week.

G. Mechem Betty 2 Jane Verity Interpeters House Mrs. Long Harold Mechem Ralph Howe Gien Allen Mary Jarry Sigrid Love Council of Women For Home Mrs. Allen Federation of Women's Board of Quartet Mechem Howe Allen Miss Parry Columbus Rose Weigand A. G. Mechem Long John Love Brown Nelsonville The Christian Endeavor Society of the Church of Christ Audtorium Samuel Warren Marcelete Wallace Gloria Warren Genevieve Beagle Rokeant Blossom Pearl Barrows Antoinette Tony) Warren Janice Mitchell Brant Allen Raymond Donley Marty Loy Magsie Wathreen Barrows Ethel Johnson Cappers Mix Raters Emerson Hawkes Bob Huenefeld Sadie Tweed Glen Allen Merry Eliza Margaret Johnson Stevens George Brady K. H. McCorkle

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