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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1923

Page

3

Terrible Storm Devastates Nelsonville Neighborhoods

A severe electrical storm hit Nelsonville Tuesday afternoon from 2 to 8 causing widespread damage. Hail damaged gardens and trees. wind uprooted trees and blew in windows at schools and buildings. Streetcars halted for hours, floods filled cellars, and many residents called it the worst storm seen. Mrs. Putman of Athens visited relatives. locals report similar Columbus visitors and kin.

Elsonville Nelsonville West Washington Street

Charles Baird Returns After Hot Springs Trip

Charles Baird came back Tuesday following a stay at Hot Springs Arkansas. The report notes his return from a sojourn and mentions Arkansas as the location of his visit.

Charles Baird Hot Springs

Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce Meeting Advised

Regular meeting of the Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce set for Thursday evening at 6 15 at the Y M C A Several matters of importance will be presented A hot dinner served by the East End division of the foreign missionary society of M E church will precede the gathering

Missionary Society to Meet at Mrs Minner Home

The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will meet Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Mrs. Frank Minner on West Washington Street. Members are urged to bring mite boxes and April home missions.

Engineer to deliver mine safety lecture in city

H. Denny, mine safety engineer and assistant secretary to J. A. Holmes of the Safety association, will speak at the Y M C A Thursday at 7 o'clock. He will present illustrated lantern slides on mine accidents of interest to the chapter members.

FE .H. Denny J. A. Holmes the Safety Association

Hearing Opportunity Mentioned by Mr Den Ry

A fragment notes that any interested person is welcome to hear Mr Den Ry speak. The line suggests an informal invitation at a local event or meeting. Further details are unavailable in the readable text.

Bers Mr. den- Ry

Eastern Star Inspection At Eudora Chapter 72

Eudora chapter No. 72 C. E. 8S. held its annual inspection at the Masonia Temple with Mrs. Sarah Edwards of Proctorville as inspector. Visitors from Logan Athens New Straitsville Shawnee and Montana attended. A 6 o'clock dinner preceded the meeting. Grace Kelch received a corsage and the deputy a crumb brush as gifts. 100 members and visitors attended despite bad weather.

Eastern Star Eudora Masonia Temple Sarah ©. Edwards Proctorville Logan Athens New Straitsville Shawnee Montana Grace Kelch Eudora Chapter

Grove meeting at Cavey Grove near Murray City

A grove meeting will be held at the Cavey Grove located three miles east of Murray City and about three miles northwest of Glouster. The event starts May 27 and continues through June 10. Sun-

Cavey Grove Murray City Glouster

Summer Day School and Evening Sermons Schedule

Day school opens at seven o'clock with a basket dinner at noon. Afternoon exercises for children follow. Preaching each evening from June six to June ten by different ministers.

Public school seeks bonds for new auditorium and gym

With high enrollment at the start of the year, chairs were removed from the auditorium to create a study hall. Enrollment reached 486, 36 above the original capacity, and 170 Domestic Science pupils from the central school use the High School Building. The board plans a larger auditorium and gym, funded by additional bonds, as costs exceed the building fund.

Nelson i Board of Education

Quote about mockery and calamity from Koasuth and Prov 17 5

A compact quotation set contrasts biblical warning with a philosopher note. It warns about scorning the poor and exploiting calamity while asserting that individuals cannot force their individuality on the masses but can influence through resonance with public instinct.

Koasuth

Shining Star Sunday School Honors Mr Kolozy

Members of the Shining Star Sunday School class at the church presented Mr Kolozy with a monetary gift on Monday. Miss Anna F. Welsh, teacher, praised his efforts in keeping the church in first class order and meeting Mothers Day exercise wishes.

Kolosy

Monument Plan Unveiling for Keller Post G A R

A granite monument donated by Keller Post G A R survivors will be unveiled on Memorial Day May 20. It stands among the graves of 32 Civil War soldiers.

Rucyrus, CO Keller Post

Elks Club Dance with Shamrock Seven Tonight

The Elks host a Thursday evening dance from eight to thirteen oclock at the club. All men and ladies are invited. The Shamrock Seven will provide the music and refreshments will be served.

ELKS Shamrock Seven

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