Nelsonville Man Killed in West Virginia Coal Mine
Nelsonville resident Harry Craig 86 died instantly Monday afternoon at McKeffey West Virginia coal mine where he worked on a night shift. Craig rode a mine trip when the accident occurred. details remain with his relatives in Nelsonville. He leaves a wife and three children and is survived by his father C W Craig sister Mrs Oliver Vewett and brother Fred. His body will be taken to Athens for funeral and burial.
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Nelsonville
Harry Craig
C. W. Craig
McKeffey
W. Va
Craig
Athens
Oliver Vewett
Fred
Nelsonville 1901 class reunion invites former students
The Nelsonville high school 1901 graduating class committee invites anyone who attended but did not graduate to an assembly in the old classroom to renew old friendships and join the planned reunion events.
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Nelsonville
Nelsonville High School
Nurse visiting service contracted by Woman's Benefit Association
The Woman's Benefit Association in Nelsonville announces a contract with Carrie Fiske for professional visiting nursing for members and juniors under physician care. Usual nursing to be provided except contagious cases. out-of-town members may receive service with transportation cost. Calls should be made through the collector.
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Nelsonville
Woman's Benefit Association
Carrie Fiske
D. A. R. Luncheon Regents Gather in Columbus
Mrs. H. H. Edington of this city, regent of Elizabeth Zane Dew chapter, D A R, attends a state luncheon at the Neil House in Columbus with fellow regents from chapters across Ohio.
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Nelsonville
H. H. Edington
Elizabeth Zane Dew
Columbus
Neil House
Citizens Firms Raise Fund to Plant Flowers
Citizens and firms subscribe one dollar each to finance flowers for the public square. Harry Kelly and Stanley Dew form the permanent committee on flowers as the appeal closes this week. A local florist will place the plants soon. Subscribers include Dr. Chas. W. Cable, Wilson and McGill, Powell Bros., Peoples Bank, Gem Pharmacy, Pastime Theater, Majestic Theater, The Colonial, The Hub, and many others.
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Nelsonville
Harry Kelly
Stanley Dew
Chas. W. Cable
Wilson and McGill
Harry Kelley
A. B. Johnson
John McCormick
J. D. Adamson
East Met West Formers Triumph 10-1 In City Game
East beat West 10 to 1 in a postponed city playground game. Farrow and Elliott starred for the East battery while Denny and McKee led the West in a lopsided defeat. Tonight Eddie's Barbers faces the Factory outfit, league leaders.
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Nelsonville
Farrow
Elliott
Denny
McKee
Eddie's Barbers
Crabtree Makes Good With Iowa Baseball Club
Estel Crabtree a Nelsonville local signed with the Cardinals and training with the Dubuque Iowa team in the Mississippi Valley League. Reports say Crabby has earned a regular outfielder role and impressed with hitting including a three bagger and a two bagger against Rock Island.
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Nelsonville
Estel Crabtree
Cardinals
Dubuque
Iowa
Crabby
Pernent
Rock Island
Crabby Drives Two Runs In Key Dubuque Rally
Crabby hit a long three base drive to left field scoring two runs as Dubuque added five runs by the fifth inning. Crabtree doubled down the left field foul line for the sixth tally. Nelsonville fans note the promising recruit’s rapid success.
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Crabby
Dubuque
Crabtree
Nelsonville
Birth day Dinner Set At W B A Meeting
At the regular W B A meeting on Wednesday evening the birth day dinner will be given. Many persons are expected to attend.
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Nelsonville
Woman's Home Missionary Society Mite Box Opening
Nelsonville reports the annual mite box opening of the Methodist church Woman's Home Missionary Society at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon in the church parlors.
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Nelsonville
Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Nelsonville Class of 1916 Plans Reunion
Nelsonville high school alumni from the class of 1916 will hold a reunion during the upcoming banq uet next Friday. The forty four member class includes twenty six living members and two deceased, with a roster listing Mildred Ball Sanders through Orval Steenrod and noting Augusta Jonas and Emanuel Harris among the deceased.
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Nelsonville
Nelsonville High School
Mildred Ball Sanders
Beatrice Barber
Nellie Coope Johnson
Lucille Chapman
Merle Gilbert
Verna Hand
Gay Herrold Sharp
Mildred Hewitt Kentner
Avalon Hick Parker
Monnett Higgins Bradbury
Myra Higgins
Milholland
Mary Johnson
Clara Key
Lucille Lewis Shiff
Mrs. Juanita Yellow Dog Birthday Surprise in Nelsonville
Mrs. Juanita Yellow Dog was surprised at her Poplar street home on Thursday evening by friends who gathered to honor her birthday. An evening of games and a late lunch followed, with gifts given to the host, joined by Felder and six children of Glouster and other guests from Chauncey Morestown Athens Millfield Murray City and Chauncey.
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Nelsonville
Juanita Yellow Dog
Poplar Street
Yellow Dog
Felder
Glouster
Palmer
Chauncey
Senior Class Play Is Hit At Local High School
The senior class of the high school staged Nothing but the Truth in the auditorium last night drawing a large crowd and praise. Directors Miss Grace Roberts and Miss Mildred Roberts led the production with Miss Velma Young conducting the orchestra and Carson Horton delivering a notable solo. Proceeds will fund a memorial for the high school.
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Nelsonville
Misses Grace
Mildred Roberts
Velma Young
Carson Horton
Elsie Krepple Completes Beauty Culture Course
Elsie Krepple finishes beauty culture study in Columbus and returns to Nelsonville to join the Spring barber shop.
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Nelsonville
Elsie Krepple
Columbus
Local Couples and Families Attend Events Across Ohio Regions
Mr and Mrs Arthur Wallace spent Sunday in West Liberty visiting Ohio caverns. Mr and Mrs William Carr and daughter Miss Margaret of Wellsville W Va join relatives for their daughter and sister's commencement. Mr and Mrs George Evans and Mr and Mrs Sam Frank visited Syracuse. Conrad Deering returns to Sandusky Soldiers Home after visiting Buchtel relatives. Misses Mabel Sampson and Frances Blake spent weekend at Niagara Falls and Canada with the Columbus excursion. Miss Corinne Kreppel weekends Wellston for alumni banquet and dance. Mrs James Guy travels to Columbus then Jacksonville IL for Florence Kemper’s graduation from Illinois Woman’s College. Mr and Mrs Landen Shafter announce the arrival of a ten pound son born Senden Mey i
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Arthur Wallace
West Liberty
Ohio Caverns
William Carr
Margaret
Wellsville
W. Va
George Evans
Sam Frank
Syracuse
Conrad Deering
Sandusky
Buchtel
Mabel Sampson
Frances Blake
Niagara Falls
Canada
Columbus
Corinne Kreppel
Wellston
Mildred Pierpont
James Guy
William Guy
Jacksonville
Illinois
Florence Kemper
Illinois Woman's College
Landen Shafér
Emma Fiske
Senden Mey i
Local Guests Visit in Ohio Communities
Mr. and Mrs. Eden Patton and son Ralph join Mr. and Mrs. Howard Raine for a Sunday visit with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bunton in Columbus. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Carpenter and Mr. and Mrs. Belford Carpenter of Washington D. C. H. to see Nelsonville friends. Stacy Sharp makes a business visit to Dayton.
Chief Parker Arrests Himself for Traffic Fine
Athens chief of police Herbert Parker parked on West Union street in violation and was arrested by himself. After crowds gathered and a political speech rumor spread, he filed an affidavit with Dr. H T Phillips and appeared before Mayor Alex Moore where a $5 traffic fine was imposed.
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Herbert Parker
Parker
West Union Street
Athens County Savings and Loan Company
H. T. Phillips
the Savings and Loan Company
Alex Moore
Heaton Family Returns From Florida Trip
Mr and Mrs C L Heaton and two sons Clyde and Clair with Mr and Mrs John Cooley and children and Miss Florence Swett return to Athens from Florida where they spent the winter and fall They left Lynn Haven a week ago yesterday and arrived Sunday night Mr Heaton notes the road mostly paved and says Florida contracting backlog eased after January Heaton expects strong business by fall and may return if activity picks up In Lynn Haven Athens people now live there and a college is planned boosting growth Land values are moderate with lots from 150 to 3000 dollars and water plots commanding the highest prices
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C. L. Heaton
Clyde
Clair
John Cooley
Florence Swett
Athens
Florida
Lynn Haven
Heaton
Charles DeMollett
Wayne Roach
Cooley
J. W. Powers
Ida Debore
Howard Kinsel
W. M. Herron
C. A. Ewing
J. O. Karich
Karich
A. F. Rowan
Will Dillinger
E. E. Lee
Tree Lover outdoor pageant at Ohio University
Mrs. Doris Campbell Holsworth presented The Tree Lover, an outdoor pageant by the women of Ohio University's physical education department on the athletic field. About 300 attended as the four seasonal scenes portrayed forest conservation led by the Tree Lover against the Owner of the Woods with Miss Ruth Savage staging and Miss Marie Cowpe at the piano. Ninety two students took roles, Sunset Clouds dance by J Cohen and colleagues highlighted the program alongside Bernice Humble's solo dance.
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Doris Campbell Holsworth
Ohio University
Ruth Savage
Marie
Neighbor Menaces Chickens Charge Filed in Township Case
Arising from an argument over chickens, Jake Gilkey of Alexander Township alleges Arthur Goodin threatened to kill the chickens and a dog. Goodin counters that Gilkey threatened him. Both affidavits seek peace bonds. Gilkey’s bond stands at 200 dollars posted by W. B. Haning. The case is set for 9 a.m. Thursday.
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Jake Gilkey
Alexander Township
Arthur Goodin
Pearl W. Helwig
Gilkey
Goodin
W. B. Haning
Tippie Granted Bond Before Trial In Beer Possession Case
James Tippie arrested at Sugar Creek Sunday night by Constable I. P. Tucker charged with possessing fifteen gallons of beer. Tippie posted a $500 bond to Magistrate Pearl W. Helwig this morning and was released pending his trial set for May 31. bond signed by F. M. Ellis.
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James Tippie
Sugar Creek
I. P. Tucker
Pearl W. Helwig
F. M. Ellis
Graphs Show Ages Of A H S Students
Graphs are prepared at Athens junior high school for each student showing chronological and educational ages from Stanford achievement tests given recently. Tests covered arithmetic literature language and spelling. The average result of all examinations is being recorded.
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Athens Junior High School
Stanford
Industrial progress and education tie in Athens plans
A speaker urged Southeastern Ohio to favor education driven growth over hiring growth. He praised American industrial philosophy opening top jobs to capable workers and noted a century of rapid progress. He described the proposed Athens Chamber of Commerce industrial guarantee fund to boost leadership, publicity, and a risk-resilient local industry finance.
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Tut-Ank-Amen
Egypt
Chamber of Commerce of Athens
Students vote for president at Athens high school
Students at Athens high school vote for the student body president for the coming year. Second place will be vice president. Candidates: John Alden Don Roush Elmer Norris and Freddie Mansfield. They were nominated at a recent assembly after each gathered at least thirty six petition signatures.
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Athens High School
John Alden
Don Roush
Elmer Norris
Freddie Mansfield
Open Forum At Presbyterian Church Draws Large Attendance
Open forum discussions at the Presbyterian church Wednesdays attract many. Tonight Mrs. Anna K. Price speaks on the Eighteenth Amendment and Prof. Henry Atkinson on the Volstead Act. The talks start at 7:30 p.m. Interdenominational meetings invite the public.
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Presbyterian Church
Anna K. Price
Henry Atkinson
A. Y. Wilcox
Lodi 4-H and Nature Club Meet Wednesday
The Lodi 4-H boys group meets at 1:30 at the leader’s home to weigh pigs after visiting Lloyd Pierce and Carl Hoskins. That evening the Lodi Nature club gathers at the leader’s home with a program featuring Dale O’Brien Kermit Swartz Wilfred Chaney Frank Burson Joe Chappell Claudis Chappell and John Shumway. The meeting includes home remedies from forefathers a minstrel show discussion and a wiener roast chaired by Frank Chaney with T H Johnson in attendance.
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Lloyd Pierce
Carl Hoskins
Dale O’brien
Kermit Swartz
Wilfred Chaney
Frank
Loch Nimble Stitchers Enjoy Picnic and Hike
The Loch Nimble Stitchers Sewing club spent a Friday outing at Delano Burleigh’s farm with a forenoon of fishing and an afternoon of volleyball and horseshoes. They hiked to an overlook to view an ancient Indian rock trail. Members listed include Helen Westcott and Dora Burleigh among others. guests included T H Johnson and Jose Hawk. a new member Primrces Hawk was added.
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Loch Nimble Stitchers Sewing Club
Delano Burleigh
Helen Westcott
Dora Burleigh
Fern Sargent
Hellena Shuler
Ruth
Lizzie Cowan
Opal Burnshides
Dorothy Sherman
Florence
Mabel
Lucille Colburn
F Francis Sapp
Marie Grim
Grace
Blanch Harris
Berdena Hawk
T. H. Johnson
Athens County Club
Jose Hawk
Grace Sargent
Edna Shuler
Wayne Harris
Primrceses Hawk
Dry agents raid Glouster find liquor at homes
Prohibition officers Jonas and Sines conducted searches at two Glouster homes on May 25. Authorities alleged liquor for home consumption was present despite pre-V or stead branding. Both men face arraignment today.
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Glouster
Jonas
Sines
Prohibition
Screen Replacement at Ambrose Theater Delayed Again
A new motion picture screen was installed at Ambrose theater to replace a damaged unit slashed by a daytime intruder. The installer damaged the replacement, requiring a second screen which was put into service last night after arrival late last week.
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Glouster
Ambrose Theater
High School Alumni Banquet Ticket Sale Closes
Glouster May 25 Tickets for the alumni banquet must be bought by tonight to plan meal preparations. Alumni dues must be paid before purchase. Dues and tickets available at the Toggery or Glouster Auto Service.
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Glouster
Toggery
Glouster Auto Service Company
Sauders Attend Mt. Carmel Hospital Commencement
Mr and Mrs F L Sauders traveled to Columbus to attend the commencement exercises at Mt Carmel Hospital this evening as their daughter receives her diploma from the institution.
The Ostrich Fools Only Himself
A Messenger classified note argues readers engage with classified ads. It cites R H Rawlings of Middleport selling a Ford coupe after placing ads in Automobiles For Sale. Readers are urged to call area numbers Athens 70 Nelsonville 412 Logan 6024 or Pomeroy 111 J to place ads.
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Messenger
R. H. Rawlings
Middleport
Athens
Nelsonville
Logan
Pomeroy
Diplomas to Be Granted by Mt. Carmel Nurses
The school of nurses will hold its diploma ceremony this evening at 8 at Mt. Carmel chapel. Rt. Rev. James J. Hartley will confer the diplomas. Helen Souders, daughter of Mr and Mrs Souders, is part of a twenty member class receiving diplomas. She will remain at the hospital until September to complete three years of training.
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Mt. Carmel
James J. Hartley
Helen Souders
Shust Visits Columbus for Wife's Hospital Treatment
George A. Shust traveled to Columbus to support his wife Mrs. Shust who has been at Grant hospital since last week for examination and treatment under Dr. Drury supervision.
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Glouster
George A. Shust
Columbus
Shust
Grant Hospital
Drury
Dictator Will Rule in Poland After Coup
Warsaw May 25 The new Polish government openly threatens to establish a dictatorship under Marshal Josef Pilsudski. Parliament may be dissolved after it convenes next Monday as Pilsudski plans to claim dictatorship on constitutional prerogatives.
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Warsaw
Parliment
Josef Pilsudski
Sejm
Welshwoman Arrives Aboard Cunard Liner Headed to South Dakota
Mrs. A. E. Bassett of Llansaritwll gwyn gyllgogerychwyrndrobwilll andysiliogogogoch, North Wales, travels aboard the Caronia to meet her husband en route from China in South Dakota.
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New York
U.P
Cunard
Caronia
A. E. Bassett
Llansaritwllgwyn Gyllgogerychwyrndrobwilllandysiliogogogoch
North Wales
South Dakota
China
Misses Elizabeth Binderbasin and Garnett Wallace Guests in Columbus
Miss Elizabeth Binderbasin and Garnett Wallace visited Columbus on Sunday and Monday as guests of Miss Marcella Adams and Miss LaVera Cox.
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Elizabeth Binderbasin
Garnett Wallace
Columbus
Marcella Adams
LaVera Cox
Ohio University Observes Memorial Day No Classes May 31
Memorial Day will be observed by Ohio University on Monday May 31 with no university classes. The information comes from the President's office today.
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Ohio University
Millfield Sunday School Hosts Buds of Promise Party
Millfield May 24 Isabel and Merle Brown entertained their Sunday school class the Buds of Promise of the M EB of this Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W P Brews. After the regular meeting games and music followed. Refreshments were served to teacher Mrs Bertha Simpson and the girls Dorothy Gillespie Kathryn Gillespie Caroleyn Guerra Mary Guerra Lola De Vore Mary Etta Chadwell Marjorie Stahl Dorothy Mayles Pauline Tracy and the hostesses Merle and Isobel Brown.
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Millfield
Millies
Isabel and
Merle Brown
Buds of Promise
Sixe
W. P. Brews
Bertha Simpson
Dorothy Gillespie
Kathryn Gillespie
Caroeliyn Guerra
Mary Guerra
Lola De«Vore
Mary Etta Chadwell
Marjorie Stahl
Dorothy Mayles
Pauline Tracy
Merle
Isobel Brown
Local Man Fined After City Dump Arrest
James Hale, a Black man who works at the Athens west dump, was arrested Saturday night in an intoxicated state by Sheriff P H McKinley. He appeared before Magistrate Pearl W Hele wig this morning, pled to and paid a fine of 10 dollars plus costs.
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James Hale
Athens
P. H. McKinley
Hale
Pearl W. Helewig
Buenos Aires Flight Hops Off From Hampton Roads
The hydroplane Buenos Aires with Bernardo Duggan and two companions started its New York to Argentine journey from Hampton Roads at 6 AM.
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Hampton Roads
U.P
Buenos Aires
Bernardo Duggan
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Promoted for Stomach Relief
An old advertisement touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a remedy for sour and gassy stomachs. It claims rapid relief by neutralizing excess acid and reducing bowel fermentations without purging, emphasizing pleasant taste versus soda. Twenty-five cent bottles advertised at drug stores.
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Phillips
Phillipe
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