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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1927

Page

3

Sewing Club Leaders Meet in Athens County Friday

Athens county officials announce a sewing club meeting for club leaders at the county agent's office Friday at 1 30 pm. T H Johnson says Miss Annie Briebricker from Ohio State University will instruct on preparing garments for county fair exhibitions and urges full attendance to ensure uniform entries.

Sewing Club Athens County T. H. Johnson Annie Briebricker Ohio State University Johnson

Daughters of Civil War Veterans Seek New Chapter in Nelsonville

An authorized agent of the Daughters of Civil War Veterans traveled to Nelsonville last week to organize a local chapter. Twenty eight daughters and granddaughters have expressed interest as charter members. A meeting date will be announced soon, with further invitations extended to eligible locals. For details contact Mrs. C. D. Shafer or Bill Young. Rev. Lester Evans will speak. meeting ends before 8 p.m. to allow Junior High School commencement attendance.

Nelsonville Daughters of Civil War Veterans C. D. Shafer Fayette Street Jland Mills Bill Young Lester Evans First Presbyterian Church Cambridge Ohio

Sabbath Observance Emphasized In Nelsonville Sermon

The Rev. Lloyd Evans preached at the Presbyterian church on Sabbath observance. He urged rest, fellowship, and worship in church, noting times when Sabbath neglect led to social issues like divorces during the French Revolution and arguing modern distractions hinder true worship. He urged Christians to set personal Sabbath rules for well being.

Nelsonville Lloyd Evans Presbyterian Church America Evans

Twilight and Suburban League Standings Posted

Nelsonville May 16 Twilight League standings show East Barbara 2 0 lead with Central and Dixeys 1 1 and Buckeyes 0 2. Suburban League has Haydenville 5 1 0 Electric 1 0 Carbon Hill 0 1 Nelsonville 0 5 0. Electrics vs Haydenville scheduled tonight. Carbon Hill and Nelsonville play Friday.

East Barbers Athenas Haydenville and Electrics Surburban Twilight Ioast East Barbera Wachones Central Dixeys Buckeyes Haydenville Electric Carbon Hill Nelsonville Barbers West

Funeral for David Bruce Held at Pilgrim Holiness Church

Funeral services were held for David Bruce 72 at the Pilgrim Holiness church on Chestnut street conducted by Rev. N O Stucky. He died Saturday at his home on Third Street and burial occurred at Green Lawn. He leaves a widow and several children.

Nelsonville Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut Street N. O. Stucky David Bruce Third Street Greenlawn

Mrs Sarah Denny Undergoes Home Operation in Nelsonville

Mrs Sarah Denny underwent an operation at her home on West Franklin street Saturday morning. Dr Dunn of Columbus performed the procedure. She is reported to have rallied satisfactorily, and her son Oliver Denny of Bucyrus is with her.

Nelsonville Sarah Denny West Franklin Street Dunn Columbus

Local social notes highlight visits by area residents

Miss Ruth Hyde and Miss Helen Sharp of Delaware were guests of relatives here at week’s end. Miss Elizabeth Smith visited Columbus with her mother on Sunday. George Dille was in Columbus Sunday. Mrs. W H Cann of Lancaster spent the weekend here with friends. Mr and Mrs Charles Pensyle and Mrs C F Whitmore with children spent the weekend in Leesburg.

Ruth Hyde Helen Sharp Delaware Elizabeth Smith Columbus George Dille W.H. Cann Lancaster Charles Pensyle C. FE. Whitmore Leesburg

Social and Family Gatherings and Birth Announcement

Mrs. M. P. Ohlinger visits sister Mrs. Eugene Shafer in Columbus. Frank Wilson of Pittsburg is in town on business. Columbus residents and relatives including the Hickmans Banner and Jones families hosted Violet Woodard. Huntington based George Heilman and Mary Woodard announce the birth of a son.

M. P. Ohlinger Eugene Shafer Columbus Frank Wilson Pittsburg Ed Hickman Earl Hickman George Hickman McKinley Hickman Virginia Banner Westerville O. V. Jones Detroit Violet Woodard George Heilman Mary Woodard Huntington W. Va

Neva Loraine Ferrel Weds Owen Morrison at Delaware Ohio

Miss Neva Loraine Ferrel and Owen Howard Morrison married in Delaware Ohio on August 25 1926. Miss Ferrel is daughter of Watson Ferrel Chauncey mine superintendent. Groom son of Mr and Mrs Walter Morrison employed by Cable Hardware for seven years. They will move to Ravenna for RE D Neikirk Store employment.

Neva Loraine Ferrel Owen Howard Morrison Delaware Ohio Miss Ferrel Watson Ferrel Ohio Collieries Company Chauncey Walter Morrison Cable Hardware Company Ravenna Morrison RE. D. Neikirk

Auxiliary to Make Poppies at Legion Home This Evening

The Woman's auxiliary will meet at the Legion home this evening to make poppies. It is announced.

Woman's Auxiliary Legion Home

Two Men Fined for Driving While Intoxicated

Harley Hick Collins and Jimmy Collins were arraigned before Mayor Alex Moore at 7 p m Saturday. Harley Collins was fined 25 dollars and costs for driving while intoxicated while Jimmy Collins was fined 10 dollars and costs for being drunk. They arranged payment and were released. Police Chief Herb Parker and Sheriff William Williams arrested them about 6 a m on the Canaanville pike near the Children’s Home. The car they rode in did not belong to either man and was not confiscated.

Harley “Hick" Collins Jimmy Collins Alex Moore Harley Collins Herb Parker William Williams Canaanville Pike

Funeral Services for T. Henry McAdoo Held at Home

Funeral services for T. Henry McAdoo who died Wednesday at his home 8 South High street were held at 10 o'clock Saturday morning conducted by Rev. C. M. Coulter. Burial followed in Roseville.

T. Henry McAdoo South High Street C. M. Coulter Roseville

Radio Opera Schedule Highlights The Pearl Fishers

The National Grand Opera Company plans to broadcast Bizet operas The Pearl Fishers via WEAF and a slate of stations including WJAR WTA WLIB IT WRC WCIH WCAE WTAM WSAI and WDAF. Listings detail time blocks across multiple stations with orchestras choirs and organ recitals local services and news rhythm.

New York U. P Biset Mike Nationa Grand Opera Compan WEAF Cesare Ledero WJAR WTA Wlit WRC Wcih WCAE WTAM WSAI WDAF

Operatic Concert Broadcast Details and Performers

Radio stations WEAF WEAPF and others announce an operatic concert featuring a selection from Wagner and the Ring cycle. The program highlights popular artists and music, including the summer radio hook up theme, with potential distribution across WJZ KDKA KYW WBAL and EVEREADY.

Foor WJZ KDKA KYW WBAL Eveready WEAPF Aalk Pe Authority David Casem WEAF Wagner Bayreuth Ocean

Lodi 4-H Club Reports Progress At Second Meeting

Twenty one boys are enrolled in the Lodi general 4-H club. County Agent T. H. Johnson announces progress under President Floyd Pierce and Secretary Fred Sapp. Boyd Angell to lead the poultry group as potatoes and pigs are raised by members.

Lodi Ito County T. H. Johnson Floyd Pierce Fred Sapp Boyd Angell Lodi Club

Glouster High to Graduate 27 in Ceremony

Glouster schools close this week and hold commencement in the high school auditorium Thursday night. A class of 27 will receive diplomas with address by Superintendent John R. Patterson. Diplomas presented by Superintendent Dillon. program includes glee club song, orchestra selection, vocal solo by Miss Ethel Mavin, and violin solo by Miss Mary Miller. Names listed: Ada Leake, Lee Sellars, Bernard Nagle, Eleanor Morris, Mary Miller, Joe McCullough, Irene Hester, Cathryn Sorrell, Frances Thomas, Isabel Waldeck, Alice White, James Williams, Lester Zimmer, Bernadine Maxwell, Thelma Allen, Mabel Barnes, Aloysius Beshara, Cecelia Brunno, Ralph Dugan, Minnie Dust, Lowell Lantz, Doria Kellner, Margaret Hemsley, Darrell Gatchel, Mary Love, Chester Lowry, Ethel Maxin.

Glouster High School John R. Patterson Athens Schools Holter Dillon Glee Club Ethel Mavin Mary Miller Ada Leake Lee Sellars Bernard Nagle Eleanor Morris Joe McCullough Irene Hester Cathryn Sorrell Frances Thomas Isabel Waldeck Alice White James Williams Lester Zimmer Bernadine Maxwell Thelma Allen Mabel Barnes Aloysius Beshara Cecelia Brunno Ralph Dugan Minnie Dust Lowell Lantz Doria Kellner Margaret Hemsley Darrell Gatchel Mary Love Chester Lowry Ethel Maxin

Mrs. G A Johnson guest of Trimmers in Columbus visit

Mrs. G A Johnson of Columbus stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Trimmer for several days during the last week. Mrs Fred Brown and her son Paul spent Saturday in Zanesville.

G. A. Johnson Columbus Frank Trimmer Fred Brown Paul Zanesville

Priscilla Class Meets at Mrs Lewis Home

The Priscilla class of the M church will meet Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. Clarence Lewis on Spring Street.

Priscilla M. Church Clarence Lewis Spring Street

Glouster High Plans Alumni Banquet and Dance

Glouster high school alumni banquet will be held at Red Men on Front Street Friday at 7 PM. Tickets go on sale until Wednesday night. An alumni dance follows at Lamborn pavilion starting at 9 PM.

Glouster Red Men’s Front Street Lamborn Pavilion

Gloucester and Trimble Juniors Meet Jacksonville Team

Gloucester and Trimble Juniors played Jacksonville Juniors Saturday. The game ended in the first half of the fifth inning with Jacksonville leading 2 to 1. Gloucester is set to play Chauncey on Thursday.

Glouster Trimble Jacksonville Chauncey Parker South High

NT Club entertains at Braun Street home

The N. T. club gathered Thursday evening at Mrs. Ellen Lunsford’s Braun Street home. After the club song and roll call, members shared lunch during the social time. The next meeting, May 26, will be at Mrs. Nellie Richards’s New Street residence.

N. T. Club Ellen Lunsford Braun Street Nellie Richards New Street

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