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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1924

Page

3

Nelsonville High class of 1924 diploma list and death notice

The Nelsonville High School class of 1924 diploma recipients include Raymond Baird Anna Ball Mary Ball Pearl Barrows Willar Bartoe Thelma Baugh Julia Berry Paul Betts Thurman Bishop Edna Cole Robbe Cook Margaret Koon Thelma Cullum Mabel Darst heste Dawson Annabelle Dew urst Marguerite Dexter Guy Fisk Muriel Fisk Claude Hall Howard Higgins Marie Isselstein Annabel Jones Martha Keister Josephine Klotz Alvin Lamb Mae Linton Leonora Logan Francis McGiffin Lucile Frank Charles McKee Athelyn McManaway Phyllis Mills Eva Minner Marguerite Maione Wesley Ogg Helen Reeves Mildred Richardson Marie Rosser Edna Rutledge Mary V. Schaal Eula Scheeler Evelyn Siddie Elmer Siddle Robert Simmons Elizabeth Smith Imelda Smith Ort Smith Bertha Starkey Ena Stephenson Howard Magner Marie Wallace Mary Wallar Bessie Weaver Charles Weltzheimer Ralph Weymiller Doris Woodruff. Mrs Minerva Poston Locke reported death at Long Beach California Friday night. Daughter of Wesley W. Poston pioneer locals. Brother W W Poston Sr. local. Funeral services and burial planned in California.

Nelsonville High School Raymond Baird Anna Ball Mary Ball Pearl Barrows Willar Bartoe Thelma Baugh Julia Berry Paul Betts Thurman Bishop Edna Cole Robbe Cook Margaret Koon Thelma Cullum Mabel Darstheste Dawson Annabelle Dewurst Marguerite Dexter Guy Fisk Muriel Fisk Claude Hall Howard Higgins Marie Isselstein Anna

Junior Order meeting unites several councils in Nelsonville

The annual district meeting of the Junior Order United American Mechanics gathered about 290 members from Nelsonville and affiliated councils including Hocking Valley No. 333 Logan New Straitsville No. 223 Tuscania No. 360 Chauncey and Carbon Hill Roland Stedwell No. 349. A parade led by the Nelsonville band followed a VA public program on the Public Square with remarks by State Senator W A Clark Urbana state organizer and Major H E Houck Gallipolis. The gathering concluded with ritualistic work at the I O O F Hall.

United American Mechanics Nelsonvile Nelsonville Order Hocking Valley Council Logan New Straitsville Tuscania Chauncey Roland Stedwell Council Carbon Hill Jsonville W. A. Clark Urbana H. E. Houck Gallipolis I. O. O. F. Hall

Elder Nelsonville resident Mrs. Elizabeth Howe dies at 85

Elizabeth Howe of Nelsonville, longtime resident for 66 years, dies at 85 from cardiac asthma at her daughter Mrs. Geo IX Johnsons home. She was a charter member of First Presbyterian Church and active in the Woman's Relief Corps. Survived by two daughters, three sons, 13 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, and siblings. Funeral plans await arrival of a son from St Joseph.

Elizabeth Howe Nelsonville Geo. IX. Johnson Howe Samuel M. Jones Hocking County John H. Howe Grandma Howe First Presbyterian Church Woman's Relief Corps Jessie Howe Geneva Howe Hurst J. Howe C.O. E. Johnson Elizabeth Patterson Kansas City Joseph W Joseph Missouri Hiram E J. R. Howe St. Joseph Margaret Johnson Oberlin

Moose Meet Sets Night Hall Meeting

A Moose meeting is scheduled for Wednesday night at the hall to discuss business of importance. Members are urged to attend and bring a pie. a note adds that cats will be present at the gathering.

Rebekahs to Meet Tuesday for Reorganization and Convention Prep

All Rebekahs are urged to attend the regular meeting Tuesday night to reorganize staff and begin preparations for the convention to be held here this coming summer.

Nelsonville Alumni Banquet Set for May 23 at Elks Home

Tickets for the Nelsonville zh School Alumni Association banquet and reunion are available at Colonial Gem Pharmacy and Shafers News Stand. The event, May 23 at 7 pm, includes a church banquet at the Methodist church, a program, business session and dancing at the Elks Home. The 1899 class marks 25 years with Sissons Six of Columbus providing music and radio listeners praising them.

Nelsonville Zh School Colonial Gem Pharmacy Shafers Methodist Church Elks Home Sissons Six Columbus Alumat Methodist Churen O. J. Howearth Stuart Opera House Velma Young Homer T. Baird B. A. Arneson Delaware Ohio

Nelsonville High seniors attend first baccalaureate service

Fifty seven members of Nelsonville High School dressed in caps and gowns for their first baccalaureate at the Methodist church. Rev Loyd Evans led scripture and prayer while the church choir of the Methodist church delivered two anthems. Rev P J Howearth preached on Philippians 4 8 urging high ideals and character over wealth as these graduates begin their future.

Nelsonville Methodist Church Loyd Evans First Presbyterian Church Ohio B. E. LeFever Ralph Parks James Beard P. J. Howearth The Christian Church Phillipnes

Bridge Luncheon Among Mrs Stiers Club Guests

Mrs Edith Stiers hosted a Saturday bridge luncheon for her club and friends at Newton's. Tulips decorated the tables as seven tables played with Mrs Edward Sharp achieving high score, Mrs Low Rice winning the guest prize, and Mrs Herman Ruble posting the low score.

Edith Stiers Newton's Edward Sharp Low Rice Herman Ruble

New Pastor Lloyd Evans Arrives at First Presbyterian Nel sonville

Rev. Lloyd Evans arrives to assume duties as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville. He impresses the congregation at the morning service and will stay at the YMCA until manse repairs are finished. Installation planned for Tuesday June 17 with several pastors from nearby churches attending. An Athens Presbytery adjourned meeting will precede the ceremonies.

Lloyd Evans Nelsonville First Presbyterian Church Evans Hugh Presbyterian Dayton Lester Cambridge Douglas Logan Wilcox Athens Arpée Delaware Skinner Middleport

Logan Finds Nine Pints Hidden Whiskey Near Remple Grove

Tom Leyshon found nine pints of whiskey hidden near Remple Grove while checking cattle. The liquor was turned over to police for further action to stop Logan residents from using the batch.

Tom Leyshon Remple Grove Logan

Donley Family Visits Logan From Columbus

Mr and Mrs William Donley and Mr and Mrs Eugene Donley with their baby from Columbus visited Logan on Sunday. They were hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles Adcock Mrs Jane Adcock and Mayor and Mrs John Wolfe. The Donleys previously lived in Hocking county where Mr Donley served as engineer at Logan Clay Product plant and later at a furniture factory. Before moving to Logan he was engineer at the furnace in Winona.

William Donley Eugene Donley Baby Columbus Logan Charles Adcock Jane Adcock John Wolfe inColumbus Hocking County Donley Winona

Candidates File for August Primaries in Probate Race

Several candidates have filed petitions for the August primaries. Five have filed so far for various offices, with more expected to announce. O. T. Jephenson has filed to seek re election as probate judge. O. T. Hiaew is also among the filings.

O. T. Jephenson O. T. Hiaew

Candidates file for local offices as deadlines loom

Mrs Ida Allen and Miss Zola Kelch filed as candidates for recorder on the Republican ticket. W H Ackern seeks a return to the legislature after years away. Dr E Brehm notes declarations of candidacy must be filed by June 12.

Didate Ida Allen Zola Kelch W. H. Ackern E. Brehm County Election Board

Logan Home Telephone wins county jail bid on Second street

The Logan Home Telephone Company bids 15000 for the county jail site on Second street and plans to remodel the building for headquarters. The garage at the rear will house 16 trucks and new equipment will be installed before moving. Possession is expected by August 1.

Second Street Logan Home Telephone Company Court House Market Street J. G. Collins The Telephone Company

Parking limits eyed for Main Street to ease jams

City authorities weigh a thirty minute parking limit on Main Street during rush hours from Walnut to Spring to relieve double parking. Chief Stewart has a mounted patrol and motor cap to aid regulation as Saturday traffic worsens. The plan aims to help farmers and delivery trucks reach stores without hauling produce blocks and to aid Logan residents with nearby garages.

Stewart Main Street Walnut Street Spring Street Logan

Logan High Dedication Field Meet Crowds Attend Local Rivalry

Logan High School held a dedication for its new athletic field with a field and track meet featuring Bremen Wellston Jackson Athens New Straitsville and Logan athletes. Logan dominated late events securing the meet as Bremen and Athens were close contenders. Adcock led Logan scoring many points while Kruskamp of Wellston added 19 points in a strong showing.

Logan High School Bremen Wellston Jackson Athens New Straitsville Logan Adcock Kruskamp Dando Algeo Eichel Wilcox Struble White Siler

By-the-Way Chaplain Leads Veteran Bible Class

Chaplain Harry F. MacLane says his Bible class has the highest average age in the United States. The 33 veterans average 83 years and 3 months, with MacLane the youngest at 68. He notes the group aims to total 8,000 years of age, while he previously led Athens churches and served in France during World War I.

Harry F. MacLane United States McLane Rev MacLane Christian Church Athens France

Relief from spring fever in 24 hours or less

An advertisement claims liver and bowel cleansing with Dr Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup will end indigestion headaches biliousness and other springtime symptoms. It cites Mekee Drug Co Gibson Pharmacy Athens LeFavor's in Glouster Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and J A Isselstein in Deanville as sellers.

Dr. Thacher Mekee Drug Co Gibson Pharmacy Athens LeFavor Glouster Gem Nelsonville J. A Isselstein Deanville

Coolidge Recovers and Returns to Desk

President Coolidge has recovered from a heavy cold and resumed his duties in the executive office today. Dr. Joel T. Boone says very few traces of the illness remain and there is no cough.

Coolidge Washington Joel T. Boone White House

Magnetic Poles Perceived To Wander Around Geographical Poles

Observers attribute the annual variation of the magnetic needle to a slow motion of magnetic poles relative to the earth, suggesting they are not fixed at the geographic poles.

Dreco Praised By Nurse for Digestive Relief Remedy

Miss Myrtle Gabbey of Lowellville near Youngstown credits Dreco with relief from constipation headaches and fatigue after surgery. She says the tonic restored energy and strength and recommends trying it for a week. Dreco is sold at all druggists and advised for digestion constipation dizziness and rheumatism.

Dreco Myrtle Gabbey Lowellville Youngstown Ohio

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