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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1926

Page

3

Welch chosen to lead Nelsonville Junior Senior PTA year

In Nelsonville on May 11 Dr. C. E. Welch was elected president of the senior and junior high school parent teacher association for the coming year. Officers named include vice presidents S. H. Lancaster C. L. Horton Ralph Orr and Miss Bessie Deer secretary Mrs. James Coleman treasurer Mrs. Page Morris.

Nelsonville C. E. Welch Gertrude Bliss Margaret Shafer Jo Barnecut Louise Bowers Lloyd Evans

Men to Discuss Building Plans at Presbyterian Church

Nelsonville May 11 A meeting of the men of the Presbyterian church will be held at 7 30 PM Thursday to discuss remodeling program and plans. Detailed specifications will be presented for consideration and funds will not be solicited at this time.

Nelsonville The Presbyterian Church

Nilsonville Hi 3 A A to Present Program Wednesday

Nilsonville May 11 The Hi 3 A A will present an interesting program in connection with their regular meeting Wednesday night. The drill team is asked to meet at the hall at 1 30 PM Wednesday for practice.

Nilsonville Hi. 3. A

Finding of beer leads to arrest in Glouster

About 100 bottles of home brew were found in a garage at John Hogue’s home in Glouster. Sam Withem faced charges in Mayor Park’s court after deputies Love Blower and Darling found the booze Saturday night. Part of the fine was paid and arrangements were made to pay the balance. A man who drank the beer helped prompt the arrest. A railroad crew is expected to arrive to grade the embankment.

Glouster John Hogue Sam Withem Mayor Park Love Blower Darling Withem

Fighter Draws Fine Glouster

May 11 report of a two week old fight near the overhead crossing by Burr Oak results in Dick Dew paying $5 and costs in Mayo Park court. Dew was arrested Sunday by Marshal Williams and Deputy Blower.

Burr Oak Dick Dew Mayo Park Dew Marshal Williams Blower

Kiwanis Help To Renew Unattractive Embankment

Glouster officials and Kiwanis members announce plans with Engineer McVay of the New York Central K M division to grade the embankment above the east side water tank. After grading, grass and flowers will be planted to improve the eyesore long used as a dumping area. The Western Union Telegraph Co has moved poles to avoid interference.

Glouster McVay New York Central Lines Glouster Kiwanis Club Western Union Telegraph Company

Local residents visit Columbus connections noted

Personal mentions record O. A. McDonald spending several days in Columbus with Mr. and Mrs. Harry McDonald and Mrs. Chester Davis visiting her mother, Mrs. Delilah Biddison, for a weekend.

O. A. McDonald Columbus Harry McDonald Chester Davis Delilah Biddison

Columbus Guests Include Grace McNamara and Rudysol

Miss Grace McNamara and Mr Rudysol of Columbus were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs John Love. Attorney C M Gibson of Columbus visited Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs W W Gibson of Madison Street.

Grace McNamara Rudysol Columbus John Love C. M. Gibson W. W. Gibbson Madison Street

Buchtel Woman Dies Sunday

Miss Emma O'Mara died Sunday at her niece Mrs Rigsby's home in Buchtel Ohio Funeral services led by Rev Father Torrey will be held Wednesday at 8 30 am at the Catholic church in Buchtel Burial will follow in the Catholic cemetery at Buchtel

Nelsonville Emma O'Mara Rigsby Buchtel Father Torrey

William McKee dies at Utah Ridge in Nelsonville

William McKee died Sunday at his home on Utah ridge. Funeral services will be held at the residence at 11 o'clock Tuesday. Burial will be in the Utah cemetery. John McKee of this city is a brother.

Nelsonville William McKee Utah Ridge Utah John McKee

Mrs Nan Dupler At 74 Is Feted At Home

In Nelsonville on May 11 a dinner was held at the home on Poplar street to mark the seventy fourth birthday of Mrs Nan Dupler. Attending were Mr and Mrs Will C Hall, Mr and Mrs Will Merz and family, Mr and Mrs Blaine Bland, Mr and Mrs Stanley Mechem, daughter Abie, son Billy, Miss Mabel Dupler and Arthur Dupler.

Bertha Allen Ray Ashley Columbus Ed Healy Henry Verity Joe Verity Betty Jane Elsie Gibbs C. A. Hooper Athens Charles Myers Zanesville Doris James Charles James Don Bowers Jr C. E. Weltzheimer Billy Charles Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware Weltzheimer Chi Phi W. H. Bartoe Willard Ohio State University Wellston Glen Allen Jean Lucuetla Mary Jo Bowers Evans Hudson Clarence Kelch Charles Weltzheimer Maude Smith Elizabeth Smith Charles Pensyle Leesburg Howard Wagner Whyte Howard Beaver Jean Belford Anders Granville Anders J. M. Butts Dow Lillian Lancaster Esther Briley Murray City Gladys Bowers Clarence Wood William Wood Nelsonville Nan Dupler Poplar Street Will C. Hall Will Merz Blaine Bland Stanley Mechem Abie Mabel Dupler Arthur Dupler

Well Known Nelsonville Resident Dies at Home

William Hartgrove, prominent Nelsonville resident and deacon of First Baptist Church, died Tuesday morning from heart failure after a period of illness. The body was taken to Stouts mortuary. He leaves two sons Austin of Detroit and Wendell of Columbus.

Nelsonville William Hartgrove Stouts Mortuary First Baptist Church Austin Detroit Wendell Columbus

Plans for Memorial Day Highlight Glenford Dugan Post

Nelsonville May 11 Plans for Memorial day and other important matters will be considered at the regular meeting of Glenford Dugan post American Legion at 7:30 o clock tonight Commander Boehm requests that a large attendance be present.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post American Legion Boehm

Young People Form Trip Group To Old Man's Cave

In Nelsonville on May 11 a group of youths planned a Sunday excursion to Old Man's Cave. Members include Josephine Porter Elizabeth Smith Betty Mechem Mable Dilcher Louise Kennard Virginia Wolfe Erma Johnson of Youngstown two Josephine Porter guests John Hammon Ed Eberst Elwyn Crawford Logan Bob Popspichel Fred Linscott George Shirley and Frank Barber all from Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Old Man's Cave Josephine Porter Elizabeth Smith Betty Mechem Mable Dilcher Louise Kennard Virginia Wolfe Erma Johnson Youngstown John Hammon Ed Eberst Elwyn Crawford Logan Bob Popspichel Fred Linscott Georgee Shirley Frank Barber

Hickes Host Weekend Guests In Nelsonville

Nelsonville residents welcomed Mr. and Mrs. William Hick as hosts for a weekend gathering with visitors including Mr. and Mrs. James Grant Clinton Hick Mrs. Fanny Shields and granddaughters Eva Jane and Mary Cath.

Nelsonville William Hick James Grant Clinton Hick Fanny Shields Eva Jane Mary Cath

Columbus names Erin e and Mr Gilmore

Fragmentary text lists individuals from Columbus including Erin e and Mr Gilmore as readable names in a local notice or brief item.

Pocahontas past chiefs meet at Julia Green home

May 11 report that Pocahontas past chiefs will gather at Julia Green's Columbus street residence Wednesday evening. All members are urged to attend.

Nelsonville The Pocahontas Julia Green Columbus Street

Postoffice Model Display Planned for Sesquicentennial Exposition

The postoffice department will showcase a model postoffice at the Philadelphia Sesquicentennial from June 1 to December 1, 1926. It will feature standard equipment, mechanical conveyors, and labor saving devices with a visitors gallery for demonstrations. Letters may be mailed from the gallery and observed in handling. Mail will be delivered by carriers to expo visitors with full postal facilities available.

Nelsonville Washington Philadelphia

Ohio University students present three one act plays

Three one act plays were given by students at Ohio University in Ewing auditorium last night. The works shown were Pot Boil er by Alice Gertemberg Sham by Frank Tompkins and The Trysting Place by Booth Tark ington.

Ohio University Ewing Auditorium Alice Gertemberg Frank Tompkins

Dalton Shoots Landsiedel Then Kills Himself in Office

In Cincinnati Charles A. Dalton, former head of the Dalton Adding Machine Co, rejected arguments against a plan to shoot Harry Landsiedel and then himself. Landsiedel was wounded and in serious condition. Grubbs, company vice president, described the sudden tragedy and Dalton's statement that he had thought it over for a long time.

Act Cincinnati U.P Charles A. Dalton Harry Landsiedel Dalton Adding Machine Company Landsiedel H. C. Grubbs Landstedel Dalton

Deny Accountant Further Hearing in Coal Co Case

In Common Pleas court Beman Thomas a Columbus accountant had a request for a further hearing denied in his suit against North Hocking Coal Co of Nelsonville. He sought to claim charges for alleged services.

Common Pleas Beman Thomas Columbus North Hocking Coal Co Nelsonville Thomas Coal Company

Five Shots Echo as Landsiedel and Dalton Fall

Witness reports four gunshots then found Landsiedel slumped in his chair and Dalton dead on the floor. Landsiedel suffered two gunshot wounds to the knee and right chest area, including the lung.

Landsiedel Dalton

Loose tobacco preferred by French smokers in 1924 data

Paris reports that loose tobacco in packages dominates French consumption. Of 55,776,000 kilos, ready made cigarettes totalled one sixth. Scaferlati held about 70 percent of the market while high prices push reliance on hand rolled tobacco.

Paris France

Cable Eating Worm Found in Tokyo

A marine worm that eats the lead covering of submarine cables has been discovered in Tokyo. The find comes amid reported trouble affecting underwater communications and signaling.

Tokyo

Telegraph Cable Fault Between Aomori and Hakodate

A new telephone cable laid between Aomori and Hakodate failed to function due to a hole bored in the lead covering, resulting in the severance of the line.

Aomori Hak@y

Lake Superior's Vast Freshwater Area Cited

Lake Superior, the largest freshwater expanse, covers about 31 800 square miles, marking a vast inland sea by area and significance.

Lake Superior

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nelson Col H Railroad Company Victoria Seasor Cornelia Calburnie Gingham Chambray COP. Ecerts Men's Athletic Union Old Erine and Mr. Gilmore Dalton Firm Adding Machine W. J. Harahan Hocking Valley Railway Bes Herok Dicine
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