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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1927

Page

3

Woman's Relief Corps Celebrate Forty Third Anniversary

Nelsonville May 11 The Phil Kearney Woman's Relief corps marked its forty third anniversary on May 9 at the I O O F hall inviting the Logan corps. Forty nine members attended with songs readings and a playette The history noted charter members and early presidents and a vow to continue patriotic service. The report also lists coal production figures for late April with state by state tonnage.

Nelsonville Phil Kearney Woman's Relief Corps I. O. O. F. Hall Logan Corps Kate Herrold Ella Patton Adda James Della McMasters McMasters Gertrude Pensyle Florence Whitmore Della Pidcock Rebecca Devore Kate Hickman Devore

Largest stock of soft coal now on hand in the nation

Nelsonville May 11 Consumers' stocks of bituminous coal on April 1 totaled 75,000,000 tons, the largest stock in U S history. Additional tonnages included 2,085,000 on Upper Lake docks, 431,000 in mines, 1,809,000 in cars, plus many millions moving in transit. Exports and seasonal demand expected to ease consumption into summer.

Nelsonville Federal Bureau of Mines Upper Lake United States Federal Department

Nelsonville Rotary elects Henry Zenner proxy for Ostend meeting

Henry Zenner of Athens was elected proxy to represent the Nelsonville Rotary group at the annual Rotary International convention to be held in Ostend Belgium in June. He attends as a delegate from the Athens club. A joint Logan McArthur Wellston Jackson Nelsonville and Athens Rotary meeting is set for May 17 at Hotel Berry with Senator Simeon D. Fess as speaker.

Nelsonville Henry Zenner Athens Rotary Club Rotary International Ostend Belgium Zenner Athens Club Logan McArthur Wellston Jackson Hotel Berry Simeon D. Fess

Merchants and Clerks to Play Baseball Thursday

Merchants and clerks of the city will play a baseball game at the playgrounds Thursday afternoon at 1:30. Captains are John Owens and Frank Hitchings for the merchants and Meade Whyte and Charles Cook for the clerks.

Nelsonville John Owens Frank Hitchings Meade Whyte Charles Cook

Quilt Awarded by Phil Kearney Relief Corps

A quilt recently given away by the Phil Kearney Relief Corps was awarded to Mrs. Della McMasters. The prize was displayed in the Maple Hill store window for several days.

Nelsonville Phil Kearney

Social Notes Newport Nelsonville Class Evening Gathered

Mrs. Harry Runion hosted her Sunday school class at her Poplar street home. Miss Louise Weist presented readings including The Need and Little Orphan Annie. Victrola numbers closed the program with attendees listed plus guests Louise Weist Woodstock Annie Louise Edgell Columbus and others.

Harry Runion Poplar Street Louise Weist Need Edgar Guest Annie Dorothy Maude Bryan Charles Edgell Harry Cox Frank Neikirk Anna Bartoe Maria Evans Dora Moler C. G. Kreppel Eulalia Hoch Harry Runnion Thomas Spencer Charles Monks Frances Claypool Woodstock Annie Louise Edgell Columbus

Mrs Betts Hosts N H T Sewing Club Gathering

Mrs Donald Betts entertained the N. H. T. sewing club Monday evening at her Fort street home. After sewing, she served luncheon to Velma Young Elsie Hodgeman Ruth Cook Lucille Fiske Gertrude Bliss Julia Burnell Mary Parry Fern Parry Florence Cook Ruth Wolfe and Mrs Mary Cohagen.

Donald Betts N. H. T. Sewing Club Fort Street Velma Young Elsie Hodgeman Ruth Cook Lucille Fiske Gertrude Bliss Julia Burnell Mary and Fern Parry Florence Cook Ruth Wolfe Mary Cohagen

Local social notes from Cincinnati to Columbus gatherings

Miss Leah Reynolds visits sister in Cincinnati. Dr. and Mrs. H Harbarger and son Omar of Jackson plus Dr. and Mrs. Will Harbarger of Coalton Ohio visit Mr. and Mrs. L L Kelch. Mrs Guy Evans spends day in Columbus. Mrs Nelson Dowler visits relatives in Logan. Sloan McLain and Betty Jane journey to Long Beach California. Dr A L Pritchard and Dr N Hill attend medical convention in Columbus. Mrs William Morgan and Mrs Wallace Glenn in Columbus. Clarence Kelch and Miss Ruth other relatives noted.

Leah Reynolds Cincinnati H. Harbarger Omar Jackson Will Harbarger Coalton Ohio Ll. R. Kelch Guy Evans Columbus Nelson Dowler Logan Sloan McLain Betty Jane Long Beach Cal A. L. Pritchard N. Hill William Morgan Wallace Glenn Clarence Kelch Ruth

Kelch Returns to Athens After Visit with Parents

George Stover of Lancaster visited his brother C A Stover and family in Athens, following several days spent there with his parents.

Kelch Athens George Stover Lancaster C. A. Stover

Moler and Moler Respond in Athens County Suit

In Common Pleas court William E. Moler and Cora Moler filed amended answers in Sylvester M. Goodrich versus Mr. and Mrs. Moler. The action stems from a 1910 note for 1006 dollars assigned to A V. Goodrich, with Moler alleging non delivery of stock to secure payment and that the note is paid. Mrs. Moler says she is only an accommodation endorser. The case is set for hearing tomorrow.

William E. Moler Cora Moler Sylvester M. Goodrich Moler William Moler

Marvelous Danderine Promise for Silky Hair

A magazine style ad extols Danderine as the easy path to soft lustrous hair amid sweeping claims. It urges brushing with Danderine on the comb and thorough strokes to the scalp, notes dandruff removal and gloss, and touts its low cost and availability in stores.

Chauncey Plains P T A Elects At Last Session

Roy Michaels was elected president of the Chauncey Plains P T A at the year’s final meeting held Monday in the gym. Mrs John Lopez became vice president and Mrs Edith Barrows was chosen secretary and treasurer. Mrs Robert Graves presided, noting enrollment over 100 during her two-year presidency. The seventh and eighth grades presented a program and a playlet. Miss Floride Shafer sang a solo.

Chauncey Roy Michaels Parent-Teacher Associationn the Plains John Lopez Edith Barrows Robert Graves The Plains Associated Floride Shafer Parent-Teacher Association

Hillyer couple welcome daughter in Chauncey

Mr and Mrs Robert Hillyer of Chauncey announce the birth of their daughter on Monday. The infant weighed eight pounds at birth and is reported in good health by the parents.

May Avenue Edith Evelyn Edward Headley Chauncey Robert Hillyer

Three Scouts Earn Merit Badges at Chauncey Meeting

Three members of Troop 1 Chauncey Boy Scouts received merit badges at the troop’s regular meeting held last evening at the Scout building. The badges were presented by Scoutmaster Ralph Pritts.

Chauncey Chauncey Boy Scouts Ralph Pritts

Child is Born Headley Daughter Born in City

Mr and Mrs Walter H Headley announce the birth of a daughter in this city. The couple names the newborn with congratulations from family and friends.

Chauncey Walter H. Headley

Mother's Day Program At Church Of God Sunday School

Chauncey May 11 A Sunday school program with recitations and songs was held Sunday evening to honor Mother's Day at the Church of God.

Chauncey Church of God

Reverend Vian Delivers Sermon at Millfield Church

At Millfield Christian church revival services Chauncey May 11 the Reverend Vian will speak on The Deliverer. Services start at 7 30 tonight.

Chauncey Millfield Christian Church Vian

Leffler Returns Home After Columbus Hospital Operation

Chauncey residents report Charles Leffler Sr has returned home from Columbus where he underwent a surgical operation at St. Clair hospital.

Chauncey Charles Leffler, Sr Columbus St. Clair Hospital

Local visitors and weekend trips noted in city circles

This city saw weekend visits from Mr and Mrs Frank Pierce of Zanesville Ohio who stayed with Mrs Pierce’s parents Mr and Mrs Edward Leffler. Mrs Nola Smoke left for Galion after visiting Circle Hill with Grant Ellison’s family. Leroy Reed of Columbus a Chauncey native stopped by to see Charles H Howard and friends.

Buckeye Lake Frank Pierce Zanesville, O Galion Grant Ellison Circle Hill Leroy Reed Columbus Chauncey This City Charles H. Howard

Pearl Canter Returns From Columbus Visit

Pearl Canter has returned to Chauncey after a short visit in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Clell Cunningham and daughter Iris and Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Pencelli and family were mentioned in the report.

Pearl Canter Chauncey Columbus Clell Cunningham Iris Gabriel Pencelli

Trimble Club Holds Meeting at Fierce Ridge Home

The Trimble Standard Bearers met last Wednesday evening at Evelyn Erma Zimmer’s home on Fierce Ridge. The next meeting is scheduled for June 17 at the M BK church.

Evelyn Erma Zimmer Fierce Ridge M. BK

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